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"be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

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 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in addition to these observances.

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Steve Jobs
1955-2011

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” 

Steve Jobs’ Stanford Commencement Address

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“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to a hundred minus one day, so I would never have to live a day without you.” Winnie the Pooh

New Prints for the Eryn Dress!

Omg- they are beautiful. Lilly does it again...Two great prints. I love and want them both.

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The Cameo White Sizzle Stripe ($348) would be perfect for Christmas and New Years! I lurve the metallic stripe action and the removable sash. TDF

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The Multi Chorus Girl ($198) would work for both occasions as well. I've always been a fan of the navy and dark pink color combo (they were my wedding colors). This print is more in my price range. Fingers crossed I can make it happen! We are hosting Christmas this year...and one of these dresses would make for a gorgeous hostess dress.  

Chicken, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Slow Cooker Recipe

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I made this Weight Watchers recipe a few weeks ago on a Sunday since it's Football season and no one wants to cook after or during a Ravens game. It tastes like chicken pot pie but without the pie crust. It's delicious and hubby approved. What's also great is that it's 8 servings so we'll get 4 dinners out of it. It has held up well in the freezer and with reheating. Definitely give it a try! Slow cooker season has officially begun. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 sprays of olive oil cooking spray   

8 thigh skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 oz each)   

2 cups canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium   

1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced*  (I used the mixed box from our Farmer's Market) 

1 cup leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, washed carefully for grit*   

1 cup carrots, thinly sliced*   

1 cup celery, thinly sliced*   

3/4 cup uncooked brown rice, medium-grain (such as brown Arborio)   

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce   

1 tsp Dijon Mustard   

1 tsp dried sage   

1 tsp table salt   

1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground  

* I added extra veggies.

Cooking Instructions:

 

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown, turning once, about 6 minutes; set aside.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; nestle the chicken thighs in the mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Yields 1 chicken thigh and about 2/3 cup rice-vegetable mixture per serving (8 servings total). Bon Appetit!

Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers found here.  Points value is 5 per serving.

2 Years

Two years ago, today, the Hubby and I got married in Annapolis, Maryland. It seems like both one second ago, and a lifetime ago. I feel so happy and blessed that I married my best friend.

Happy Anniversary. I love and adore you.

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Timon: Geez! It's a lion! Run, Pumbaa! Move it!
Pumbaa: Hey, Timon. It's just a little lion. Look at him. He's so cute, and all alone! Can we keep him? Timon: Pumbaa, are you nuts? We're talking about a lion. Lions eat guys like us. Pumbaa: But he's so little. Timon: He's gonna get bigger. Pumbaa: Maybe he'll be on our side. Timon: A - huh! That's the stupidest thing I ever heard. Maybe he'll b-... Hey, I got it! What if he's on our side? You know, having a lion around might not be such a bad idea.

Quote from The Lion King