Roasted Asparagus Asian-Glazed {Cooking with Mama Pearl}
Cooking Roasted Asparagus Asian-Glazed with Mama Pearl. This video starts part way through because it also has the recipe for Chicken Thigh Asian Style. Join us for Foodie Fridays on our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/keepingitrealinjersey [mpprecipe-recipe:21]
Book Club – Sanctuary
Our next book for book club is Sanctuary by Traci Hunter Abramson. Each month we will announce the monthly book and on the 4th Friday of every month we will go live and have a discussion about the book! Everyone is welcome to join! I am so excited to do this monthly book club! I want to remind everyone that during discussions there will always be differing opinions and ideas, which is what makes it interesting and interactive. Respect for all is strictly enforced!! Book title... Sanctuary by Traci Hunter Abramson Book Discussion: This book is available on Amazon! ... Go! Get your book and start reading!!! About This Months Book Kristi Hartinger has come to terms with her life as a single, thirty-something woman. She was in love . . . once. But following her boyfriend's tragic death, no one else could capture her heart. And nothing else could fill that void, though the serenity of the ocean came close. Two years ago, Kristi left the craziness of her Wall Street career behind and embraced a simpler life on her family's private island off the coast of Maine. As a resident of the small beach community, she anticipates [...]
March Kindness – Some words from the Pearl Fairy
Hello Everyone! Oh my goodness I am so excited that it is almost Spring. What a wonderful time to remind us all to be kind and to kick-start this beautiful season with March Kindness. Of course, we should be kind all year long, but March Kindness gives us the opportunity to do a little extra and to create kind habits that we can carry with us throughout the year. This post contains affiliate links Personally, I want to do my part in helping you find ways to spread kindness so that you get to feel that warm and fuzzy feeling which only comes from knowing you have made a positive difference. If we each do just a little bit then together we are able to make a big impact on the world around us. I believe that kindness is contagious and so imagine your small acts of kindness being multiplied as others follow your example! Simple Ways to Show Kindness Here are some simple ways that you can show kindness...... Send a Thank You Card A handwritten expression of thanks is so very meaningful and shows that you truly are appreciative and took the time to pick a card and [...]
Fresh Veggies All Year Long!
Growing up I was very lucky that my grandparents always had a garden. Every evening my grandma would tell me to go pick my veggie and I would run out to the garden and pick what I wanted to eat that night for dinner. I would most often choose one of my favorites; yellow squash, zucchini, or beets (which I called purples). I truly enjoyed eating veggies and did not know how lucky I was until I grew up and now I oftentimes miss that fresh taste and the variety of options. Especially in the winter months, I long for great produce. This post contains Affiliate Links So, I just wanted to share this awesome ability to have fresh, organic and healthy produce delivered directly to your home. Full Circle not only gives you wonderful produce, but it also gives you the opportunity to try new types of produce that maybe you have not tried before. I am lucky to have a love of veggies (okay let's face it I love all food) and now I have a way of getting really fresh products all year long....and it is affordable! Full Circle has 3 different customizable boxes you can choose from [...]
For The Love of Our Pets – Our Furry Family Members
How many of us are absolutely in love with our pets? Most of us consider them a member of the family. We talk to them, tell them we love them and snuggle time is a must. I have had many pets in my life and each has their own personality. My current fur-baby Lobo (Norwegian Elkhound) is playful and a bit crazy whereas Candy (Maltese Mix) is shy and moody. My newest baby is Cheyenne (Shiba Inu) and she is very independent and curious. No matter their personality traits they each hold a special place in my life and in my heart. Our furry family members have the ability to bring us such peace, joy and comfort. Now that I have written about how wonderful our pets are I want to also comment on the importance of our commitment to our pets. They have feelings and emotions, they must be taught and nurtured. When deciding to get a new pet I would encourage you to be responsible and do your research. Know the traits of the pet you are considering and be sure that it fits with your abilities and lifestyle. It should be understood that you are making a [...]
A Special and Beautiful Place….Your Jewelry Box
When I was only 18 years old I saw the most beautiful jewelry box. It was tall with carvings in a beautiful rich wood. I dreamed about one day having that jewelry box and of course having it filled with lots of pretty things. I have been lucky that I have now had two beautiful jewelry boxes, filled and organized with my favorite jewelry. Gifts from my husband and mother and of course meaningful pieces from my grandmother. My jewelry tells a story from the past of my family to the love story with my husband. And so of course they deserve to be kept in a special and beautiful place....my jewelry box. #lovethelove
Book Club – Spilled Milk
Introducing our NEW ......... Keeping It Real BOOK CLUB!!!! Suggested by our very own Awesome Admin, Kellie Schweinhagen, I thought it was a fabulous idea as many of us are avid readers and maybe those who are not will become one!! Each month we will announce the monthly book and on the 4th Friday of every month, we will go live and have a discussion about the book! We will also invite some to join on camera and discuss. I am so excited! I want to remind everyone that during discussions there will always be differing opinions and ideas, which is what makes it interesting and interactive. Respect for all is strictly enforced!! Our First Book is... Spilled Milk by K.L. Randis Book Discussion: Friday, March 22nd 7 pm. The book is available as Audio and can also be found on Amazon! ....Go! Get your book and start reading!!!! About the Book Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. When social services jeopardize her safety condemning her to keep her father’s secret, it’s a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about [...]
The Pearl Fairy – to promote, teach and inspire kindness in children
It seems miraculous yet very fitting that the Pearl Fairy was inspired by a creative and kind three year old boy. It all started when he called me pretty and then started referring to me as the Pearl Fairy. His words touched my heart and I was inspired. The possibility that I could encourage children to maintain that kindness, which is so natural to them, and to teach and inspire them to continue to spread that kindness became an important mission for me personally. I have now been blessed by a large pearl family who has also taken this mission to heart and remain so supportive and encouraging for which I am eternally grateful. On the first of March the Pearl Fairy returns to encourage kindness and spread her joy of books and learning. She will once again do her best to reach as many children as possible with the hopes of inspiring them with positivity.
The Ultimate Guide of Men’s Gifts
During our Premium Prize Pickings Thursday party we mentioned how hard it can be to shop for men. So we decided to put together a gift guide to help you shop for the men in your life. This post contains affiliate links Often when we think of gifts for men we think of a select few things such as wallet, clothing items, or a possible hobby item or two. Today we are sharing gift ideas to help you find some out of the box gift ideas for the guys in your life. Gifts for Guys These gift ideas are broken into categories, so find a category your man's interests fit and check out the gift ideas! If you purchase through a link on our page we do get a small commission at no additional charge to you! Gifts for the Handyman Hand Tool Pens How cool is this hand tool pen set? I just love the little hammer pen! This is the perfect gift for your handyman guy especially if he also works in an office or ever has to write anything down! I mean really isn't it just adorable! Perfect stocking stuffer right here! Dewalt Drill Driver/Impact Combo Kit [...]
Best Halloween Movies for Families
Halloween is just a couple weeks away which means it's the perfect time for some Halloween Movie nights! So gather the family together and pick one of these family-friendly Halloween movies! This post contains affiliate links Best Halloween Movies for Families It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown is a timeless classic released in 1966. This Halloween movie has been loved for years featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends. Hotel Transylvania Welcome to Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, Hotel Transylvania. This resort is where monsters and their families can live it up and humans are not allowed. The 3rd Hotel Transylvania movie was released this summer. Coco Coco is a Disney Pixar movie telling the adventure of a boy who dreams of becoming a great musician and his journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestor's stories and traditions. This video is centered around the Day of the Dead (dia de los muertos) holiday that is celebrated in Mexico beginning October 31 and ending November 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a family-friendly Halloween movie. The Pumpkin King Jack Skellington wants to spread the joy of Christmas instead of doing the same [...]
