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Guest Post Friday ~ Italian Style Vegetarian Lentils

January 10, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Italian Style Vegetarian Lentils by Laurie Shipley Ingredients: 1 bag lentils 1 pound fresh spinach 1 pound fresh escarole 1 large onion carrots celery mushrooms fresh garlic Directions:  Soak the lentils overnight and rinse. Put lentils in large pot with 6 cups water and begin to simmer.  Season to your own taste, I use salt,…

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Project of the Week ~ January 6, 2014

January 7, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

Yeah, I know I said I was going to do these weekly and then didn’t. But it’s a fresh new year and hope springs eternal. I’m determined to thoroughly declutter and organize my house this year. I decided to start with the area that has been driving me crazy – my closet. I have a…

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Menu Monday ~ January 6, 2014

January 6, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Dumplings Tuesday: Creamy Artichoke Pasta salad garlic bread Wednesday: We are celebrating Chris’ birthday this night since he will be going to the city on his actual birthday to spend it with his girlfriend. He requested lentil tacos and both he and his dad…

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Ham and Cabbage Noodle Soup

January 4, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

I had no plan for dinner tonight other than wanting to use up the leftover ham and cooked cabbage from New Year’s Day. I went to the kitchen, hoping to make some magic out of leftovers and was wildly successful. While it’s still fresh in my mind I’m going to write down how I made…

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Forever Chic ~ Book Review (Chapter 2)

January 4, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 7 Comments

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  I am finally getting around to reviewing chapter Chapter Two of “Forever Chic”. Chapter One was way back in October! Well, better late than never, right?   This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Forever Chic Chapter Two:  More Than Skin Deep A…

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Filed Under: Books, French Inspiration, French Inspired Living Tagged With: book club, Forever Chic, French women, skin care

My One Word – 2014

January 3, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

Chances are you’ve heard of the “one word” thing which has been making the rounds the past few years. The idea is that instead of making a list of New Year’s resolutions (or perhaps in addition to those) you choose a word to inspire you for the coming year. For 2011 I chose focus. And then…

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Filed Under: Dee's Life, Extras, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga Tagged With: 2014, Amelie, goals, meditation, mindfulness, New Year, One Word, resolutions, simple pleasures, simplicity, yoga

Happy New Year – 2014

January 2, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! In this year which stretches out before us, all shiny and new, I wish for each of you: laughter – from giggles to tears-streaming-down-your-face guffaws quiet moments of reflection discovery music to lift your spirit and touch your soul daily rituals to ground you and give life structure big dreams colorful sunsets…

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A simple, joyful life

December 31, 2013 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

The woman in this video is such an inspiration. Enjoy:

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Menu Monday ~ December 30, 2013

December 30, 2013 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: red beans with leftover ham rice cornbread Tuesday: lentil tacos salad Wednesday: New Year’s Day!  ham with maple rum glaze macaroni and cheese Cajun smothered cabbage Cajun black eyed peas rice homemade cranberry sauce Thursday: Leftovers! Friday: scalloped potatoes and ham roasted carrots tossed green salad cranberry sauce…

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