Author: Tina

Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars

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I’m celebrating Friday with chocolate and coconut (not that I really need a reason to have chocolate). These bars are little squares of cakey goodness.  But guess what?  There is no wheat flour going on here.  They are made with coconut “flour.”  They get their sweetness from the coconut flakes, chocolate chips and maple syrup instead of piles of sugar.  Crazy, right?  Well to me it sort of is because I’m used to baking with flour, butter, and sugar.  You know, all the fatty delicious food groups. In my continued efforts to get ready for short sleeves, shorts, and (gulp) bathing suits …

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Stuff I’m Into: Hair Care

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For the past couple of years I’ve been noticing that my hair is changing.  I feel like it is frizzier and is thinning out.  Is it my imagination?  Is it because I’m getting older?  Maybe it’s a little of both.  Whatever the reason, this means to me that I need to switch up my hair care routine.  I experimented with a lot of products and I finally found a routine that I’m happy with. Everyday routine when I wash my hair: I take Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails every day.  They are fancy vitamins that are supposed to help, …

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Baked Parmesan Carrot Fries

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Why is it that I can remember the lyrics of a song that I haven’t heard in over five years but I can’t remember to buy carrots? When I’m in the car listening to the radio I have to jump from station to station to find the one with the best song on and avoid commercials as much as possible.  Yes, I’m one of those people.  (And yes, it drives my husband bonkers.)  When I was on my way home from work the other day I turned on a station and the tune sounded familiar but I couldn’t put my …

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Avocado Pasta

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Avocado and toast.  Have you heard of this before? If you haven’t heard of the notorious avocado and toast then you’re getting two recipes from me today.  😉  You toast up some good bread, you add sliced avocado on top, and you season with salt and pepper.  It doesn’t sound impressive but I promise you that it’s a life changing meal.  You can go crazy and top it with feta cheese, or an egg, or bacon, or crushed red pepper flakes, or your favorite veggies, or really anything goes.  I find the simplest version to be the best.  I considered blogging …

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Stuff I’m Into: Spring Style

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We’ve had a cool Spring here in CT.  In fact, it was warmer on Christmas than it’s been for most of Spring so far.  I’m prepping for just the occasion.  Here’s some Stuff I’m Into lately. Desert Shades.  A new season is a good excuse to make sure you’ve got a fabulous summer bag.  I bought this tote last October and I love it.  It’s reversible too! The Maxi Dress.  A long, flowy dress is essential for Spring and Summer.  I bought a classic black one from White House Black Market about five years ago and I still love and …

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