Most Popular Posts of 2020

It's become a tradition to compile my most popular posts from the previous year and I couldn't let this one go by.  2020 was a crazy year but there were still quite a few bright spots.  Here are my top 9.

{Our New Addition: Meet Apollo}

Like this little guy, Apollo.  He's gotten so big, I love seeing his little self back in August.

Look at him now!

 

{3 Ingredient No-Knead Bread}

Everyone was baking bread in 2020 and I tried my hand at this simple loaf. I need to make it again!

{Get Thrifty Thursday}

It was fun to get back thrifting after not being able to for so many months!

{Travel:NYC Birthday Weekend}

Spending the weekend in NYC and getting to see Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway for City Girl's birthday was definitely a highlight of our year!

{Recipe:Vegan Sunflower Seed Ranch Dressing}

This dressing quickly became one of my favorites and I guess you guys liked it too!

{Latest Aldi Finds}

You seem to like my little grocery hauls and it's been fun to discover more at Aldi.

{Entertaining:Book Club for the Giver of Stars}

This was the first and last time I entertained in my house last year.  I look forward to having people over again!

{Travel: Boston Visit}

We visited College Girl in Boston in February and had a really nice trip.  It was only a month later that we had to pick her up and move her home.

{DIY Crocheted Mask Helper/Ear Saver} 

Who knew this was a thing but it sure helped with the elastic ear straps!

What was your favorite?

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{DIY} Yoga Mat Cleaner

This was a quick and easy gift idea that I made for my daughters and my BFF (and one for me!).

My yoga studio used to make their own mat cleaner and I was able to find a lot recipes online to create my own.

The basic ingredients are: Distilled water, alcohol free witch hazel(I used Thayers brand), tea tree oil and other anti bacterial essential oils of your choice. I used  a lavender and peppermint blend.   You could also use lemongrass and/or eucalyptus.

I found these cute glass spray bottles that were 4 ounces and mixed each batch up in a measuring cup.

To make: I used 3 ounces of distilled water, 1 ounce of witch hazel,  20 drops of tea tree oil and 10 drops each of the lavender and peppermint essential oils. I used a funnel to fill up the bottles.

I had plenty to make 4 bottles worth and lots of leftover for refills.

I labeled the bottles and added some bakers twine 

I love having (and gifting) an all natural yoga mat cleaner.

To use the yoga mat cleaner: Shake bottle then spray  a light coat over the yoga mat and wipe with a clean cloth.   

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Happy Holidays 2020

This year our cards were done at the last minute but I'm so glad we did a quick photoshoot for this Schitt's Creek inspired card.  That show definitely brightened my quarantine (so much so that I watched it twice!).

I hope you had a lovely holiday season!

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{Recipe} Slow Cooker "Meaty" Vegan Lasagna

A few  months ago I posted  that I had adapted  Julie's Slow Cooker Lasagna and promised  to  share the recipe.

I made it again and kept track of the ingredients this time.  It was a hit again and  definitely a keeper  for me.   It's so easy to throw the ingredients in the slow  cooker in  the morning and have lasagna for dinner. The pieces come out in  a scoop rather than a neat slice but it tastes just as good!

Ingredients:

1 small onion, diced

2  cloves garlic, minced

1 batch Healthy Homemade Marina Sauce-or 3(15 oz each) cans Italian style tomato  sauce

1 package of  beefless ground  (I used Trader Joe's brand)

1 cup cooked lentils (optional)

1  batch Cauliflower Ricotta  (I used riced cauliflower in recipe to make it even quicker)

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

11 dried lasagna noodles  (I used 1/2 of a box)

16 oz bag frozen  spinach, defrosted and squeezed of excess moisture

1-1 1/2 cups vegan mozzarella (I used Violife)

salt & pepper to  taste

To make:

• Sauté onion on medium high with some water or olive oil. Add beefless crumbles and break up with spoon.  Add cooked lentils if using.
• Add minced garlic and continue to cook until onions are translucent and beefless  ground is warmed through being careful not to brown the garlic. Season with salt & pepper.   Set aside.
• Add nutritional yeast to cauliflower ricotta mixture and stir to combine.
• Make sure spinach is squeezed out really well removing as much liquid as possible and add to ricotta mixture and stir to combine.  
• Assemble lasagna in slow cooker-Layer sauce, 3-4 noodles(break up noodles to fit), ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/3 of "meat" mixture. Repeat layers ending with top layer of noodles and sauce.  
• Cook on low 4-6 hours.  Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top in the last hour of cooking.

I usually turn it down to Keep Warm if we're not ready to eat yet.  Serve and enjoy when ready!

It might not  be the most beautiful lasagna but it sure is delicious!  It's even better the next day.  

I'll be taking a little blog break to enjoy some down time with my family. I hope you have a safe and peaceful holiday!  

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