by Kami | Nov 18, 2013 | Beef, Contests and Giveaways, Recipes, Slow Cooker
A few weeks ago, I entered a ‘mystery ingredient’ contest. I had no idea what the ingredient would be! A spice? Some specialty flour? Nuts? I was surprised and excited when I received Colman’s Mustard Powder and Spicy Mustard. I began experimenting and created this slow cooker Beef Roast with Spicy Mustard recipe. Well, the contest has just begun, and I need your vote (I’m the forth from the bottom)! Since you’re busy, I want to thank you for taking the time by sending you a FREE copy of my eBook 10 Steps on How to Stay Healthy (I’m not above bribing). Please leave your email address in the comments below or comment on this FB feed after you vote, and I’ll happily send you my book. In the meantime, enjoy this juicy, tender, and flaky beef roast for dinner. Print Roast Beef with Spicy Mustard Ingredients 3 lb chuck beef roast thawed 2 tsp Colman's mustard powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 Tbs coconut or olive oil 1 can 15 oz organic beef broth Instructions Place roast on flat surface. In a small bowl, combine mustard powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle half of mixture evenly over roast. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add roast and brown for approximately 1 minute on each side. Transfer roast and contents to large slow cooker. Pour remaining mustard powder mixture and beef broth over roast. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours or on LOW for 9 to 10 hours. If your roast...
by Kami | Nov 12, 2013 | Contests and Giveaways, Recipes, Side Dishes
Nurses sometimes forget what is and isn’t appropriate to talk about while eating. At work, we can talk easily about all sorts of gruesome and disgusting details while enjoying our lunch. However, I’ve learned my morbid and nasty stories are not as welcomed in normal dining circumstances. Shocking, right? So, I’m going to let you peacefully eat these creamy mashed potatoes with your eyes before I talk with you about something a little uncomfortable and unpleasant. You’ll want to keep reading because ‘it’ starts shortly after birth at a 3% rate, exceeds 50% by the age 50, and reaches over 90% by the age 80. So, most likely you, your spouse or child are being affected. Thanksgiving and Christmas would not be the same without this traditional dish. I’m pretty sure creamy mashed potatoes were on the menu for the first Thanksgiving feast. Since your Thanksgiving feast must be complete, here’s some mashed potatoes for you with a healthy tweak. You might be surprised by some of the ingredients, but trust me…. these mashed potatoes are fluffy, cheesy, creamy and oh so tasty. Print Creamy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 6 large red potatoes washed and cut into 1 inch chunks (you can peel them all, if you prefer no skin) 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup shredded cheese my favorite is Colby Jack 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Dried parsley for garnishing Instructions In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add potato chunks and cauliflower florets into boiling water. Boil for 25 to 30...
by Kami | Nov 6, 2013 | Contests and Giveaways
I just complete my first eBook on 10 Steps on How to Stay Healthy! I’m dying to share this with you and want to give away 5 FREE copies. Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll get…. “I live healthy. I don’t diet, count calories, starve or follow any strict weight loss program. It’s WAY too complicated to stay healthy that way. When I’m hungry, I eat. If I want a treat, I have one. If I don’t want to workout, I skip it. I even stay up late occasionally. Healthy living isn’t some tortuous, dictatorial way of life! Healthy living means eating delicious foods, participating in fun activities, preventing illness, and enjoying a long, prosperous and positive life. I love living healthy. I enjoy living healthy. Just like me, you’ll grow to love healthy living through these 10 simple steps.” Come enter to win your free copy of 10 Steps on How to Stay Healthy! a Rafflecopter...
by Kami | Oct 21, 2013 | Contests and Giveaways
I hope all of you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather we’ve been having! It seems like this time of year is the perfect time to find inspiration from others on decorating, fashion, recipes and family traditions. I wanted to join with some of my favorite bloggers to tell you that we appreciate all the time you spend online with us and that we “give a hoot” about you! We are giving away an iPad mini to one of our lucky readers and hope that you will spend time getting inspired with us or simply make your Christmas shopping a little easier while enjoying your very own iPad mini! Make sure that you link to each blogger and follow them all on pinterest. This is mandatory and will be checked one by one when choosing a winner to make sure the rules were followed. Follow the simple steps in the Rafflecopter widget below. After you complete the first set, you’ll unlock your bonus entries!! And please be patient and reload the widget if needed since sometimes Rafflecopter gets bogged down. {Freebies to Deals} {My Mommy Style} {Bless This Mess} {Pinners Conference} {Cake For 2} {Pink Moss} {The Everyday Home blog} {A Mommy’s Life with a Touch of Yellow} {Kelli France} {No Diets Allowed} {Love Me, Dani Marie} Good luck to you all, giveaway ends Friday, the 25th at midnight and winner will be announced on Monday the 28th! a Rafflecopter...
by Kami | Oct 18, 2013 | Contests and Giveaways
The Running Scared 5&10K is happening in Herriman, Utah on October 26th! This fun, family event will starts at 10am. Kids under 7 run for free. If your family doesn’t want to run with you, they can stay at the finish line and be entertained by the carnival style party! Including face painting, games, and cotton candy! The race is both competitive and non-competitive. Costumes are encouraged: spandex is optional. AND we want you to race FREE! YAY for GIVEAWAYS! Each blogger will be giving away one free entry to Running Scared! And it’s super easy to enter… Come on, we all need something healthy to do before we stuff our faces with miniature Snickers… It’s more fun with a friend, so feel free to share the discount code “blog13” with everyone you know! First of all… check out Wonder Woman’s legs. Wow! Second, you don’t have to be Wonder Woman, or any super hero for that matter. You just have to want to get off your behind and walk, jog, or run. The course is as flat as can be, the atmosphere is fun, and no one every regretted a workout! Check out the video from last year and get really excited! Now enter to win! a Rafflecopter...
by Kami | Aug 30, 2013 | Contests and Giveaways
No Diets Allowed, The Happy Gal, Tried and Tasty, The Fit Housewife, and Real Food Fitness join together in bringing you ‘A Few of My Favorite Healthy Things’ GIVEAWAY! What can you win, you ask? *1 of 2 Fit: Fruit and Vegetable Wash Combo Packs ($40 value) *1 large container of Isapro protein powder ($50 value) *7 Day supply of Shakeology ($35 value) *1 Bag of Chia Seeds ($15 value) *1 Intuitive Eating written by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch ($15 value) *1 of 2 boxes of Kodiak 100% Whole Grain Waffle and Pancake Mix ($15 value) *1 Food Should Taste Good variety chip box ($15 value) *1 of 2 boxes of Clif Crunch Granola Bars ($10 value) * OR 1 Blender Bottle ($10 value) Fit: Fruit and Vegetable Wash has generously donated 2 combo packs which include 1 sprayer, 2 refill bottles, colander, and soaking bowl. We’re in LOVE with this wash! It’s 100% natural and makes your fruits and vegetables squeaky clean. Here’s a link to a post about the importance of washing your fruits and vegetables. IsaPro whey protein is a must for those focused on losing weight and/or gaining lean muscle mass. It’s produced using high quality ingredients including natural vanilla bean extract. You’re going to love having Isapro after a workout by itself or added in a smoothie. Simplify your nutrition with Shakeology, the Healthiest Meal of the Day. Replace one meal a day with Chocolate (regular or Vegan), BRAND NEW Vanilla, Greenberry, or Tropical Strawberry (Vegan) to increase your energy, reduce cravings, lose weight, and feel great! Chia Seeds are a power food which help with weight loss,...
