• Meal Prep,  Smoothies

    Freezing Bananas

    Freezer Bananas

    To help keep costs down, I like to buy discounted bananas for my smoothies. I will just call it “quality control” when you have to eat a banana chunk because it is too big or too small while you’re cutting … [continue reading]

  • Smoothies

    Green Zucchini Fruit Smoothie

    Green Zucchini Fruit Smoothie

    Mid-afternoon smoothie has Costco’s Power Greens blend (spinach, kale, and chard and brand is Earthbound Farm), zucchini, banana, Wawona Organic Daybreak Blend (also from Costco) which is a frozen fruit blend of strawberry, pineapple, peach, and mango, plus about … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Life

    Michigan Scanner Law Target OGX

    Pay attention to shelf prices! I just bought shampoo and conditioner at Target. The price didn’t ring up correctly. I said something to cashier but she didn’t know what I was talking about. I said nevermind, I’d take care of … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Life

    The Unexpected Weight of Decluttering

    I’m at my storage unit. By myself. And wow—this is tiring. I came here with the goal of pulling out items for donation, but instead, I’m uncovering a different kind of weight. Somewhere beneath stacks of heavy tote boxes, I … [continue reading]

  • Smoothies

    Flax Seeds Deal

    Flax Seeds Deal

    I went into a health food grocery store by me today and stumbled on what I hope is a good deal. Whole seed Golden Flax was on a bulk closeout of $1.00 each container. An employee told me it was … [continue reading]

  • Smoothies

    Tropical Fruit Green Smoothie

    Tropical Fruit Green Smoothie

    This bright and energizing smoothie blends spring mix greens, tropical fruit, and zesty ginger into a creamy, nutrient-packed drink that starts the day strong.   Nutritional Benefits: Spring Mix Greens – Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus … [continue reading]

  • Smoothies

    Watermelon Pineapple Green Smoothie

    Watermelon Pineapple Green Smoothie

    Looking for a refreshing way to get your greens in? This Watermelon Pineapple Green Smoothie blends leafy greens, juicy fruit, and whole flax seeds into a hydrating, fiber-rich drink. It turned into a fantastic green color—bright, vibrant, and full of … [continue reading]