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Monday, September 28, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Quinoa Salad
Greetings all!
As I was making a grocery list for my next store run, I was also looking for recipe inspiration – and found this quinoa salad in my bookmarks! Then, I also remembered my friend MK's super easy quinoa salad – and voila, you now have 2 recipes!
Photo: Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: Brett Regot/Kitchn
MK Salad
- Quinoa, cooked and cooled
- Arugula
- Beets
- Red onion
- Mushrooms
- Feta cheese
- Creamy Balsamic dressing
The Kitchn Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
- 1 large English cucumber, chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk. Add cucumber, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and quinoa to the bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and goat cheese. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Bon Appetit! Let me know which version is your favorite!
Monday, September 14, 2026
How to Spend Less
Greetings all!
Do you want to be more intentional and thoughtful about your spending?
If your answer is YES, try this lifehack from financial advisor Suze Orman.
Every time you are about to buy something,
whether it costs $10 or $1,000, stop and ask yourself:
Is this a need or a want?
If It’s a Want
If you are really serious about reining in your spending, forego spending on
wants. Or build in guardrails: I will spend only $X a week on wants. Either
way, by stopping and identifying a potential purchase as a “want,” you are
elevating it as a potential source of saving - either by forgoing the purchase
entirely or by opting for a less expensive option.
If It’s a Need
Even with needs, you might be able to reduce your spending. The less expensive
brand - whether it be food or clothing - meets your needs and can save you
money. And it’s even more in play for huge expenses, such as buying a car or a
home (or the place you decide to rent). A car to get to work is a need. As is
shelter. But what you choose to spend on both is up to you. Asking yourself if
you might be able to fulfill the need and spend 10%, 15%, or 20% less can
transform your finances.
I really like how simple this Need vs Want test is to help us pay more
attention to how and when we choose to spend money.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Monthly Oracle Forecast for September-2026
Greetings all!
Did you know that some astrologers call September a “wiggly” month, with a calmer start before the energy begins building again?
September asks us to get very present with our own lives
instead of waiting for the outer world, or anyone else, to tell us what to
think, feel, or do. That's where discernment comes in.
Independence is key now as you step into your journey
today. Others may not have the vision or resources that you need. Recognize
that all the wisdom you’ve acquired along the way makes you particularly
competent, capable of moving forward with assurance. Self-reliance is
important.
Another aspect to consider is creating and maintaining
clear boundaries between you and another. Be discerning about your partnerships
at this time. When you know who you are, and have a healthy sense of where you
end and others begin, you’re able to enter into the best kind of relationships and will attract people who mirror back your wholeness. Interdependent
relationships are always mutually supportive, stimulating, and transformative.
You can achieve anything at this time.
All manner of opportunities are presented to you at this
time. You’re able to truly manifest your dreams, and your goals are in
sight. Don’t remain small and contracted. Instead, expand your horizons beyond
what you believe to be your limitations. You have a unique voice that needs to
be expressed in the world. The universe is supportive of new ideas and
approaches at this time, so speak up and speak out.
Allow for a greater vision to replace old ideas as you
dream a grander dream.
And there's encouragement here too. Whatever you're being
asked to release may be making room for something better, even if it doesn't
feel that way in the short term.
You’re being gently encouraged to step into your power,
into the dream of your life. New things are out there to be explored, and the
nurturing power of the universe is giving you a nudge in the right direction.
You will get the help you need and won’t be alone in your quest. Every step you
take right now is supported by the wisdom of the universe!
You are on the right path . . . keep going.”
The Essential Message is: You are capable and competent!
What you might want to reflect on: What dream, goal, or possibility are you being encouraged to take one more step toward today?
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Monday, August 31, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
Thought of the week – Your Time Is Thin
“Whether you have ten years left or a hundred years left,
your life is an incredibly brief moment. We know for sure you won’t be here in
a century.
But today? Today you are in the Great Game. And this moment you have right now might as well be the most important moment in the universe. Your time is thin. Go out and live fully now.”
~ James Clear,
Image: https://deepai.org/
Monday, August 17, 2026
Amazing Gardens Around the Globe
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Image: Kjersti Joergensen / Alamy Stock Photo
Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco
Image: Jacek Sopotnicki / Alamy Stock Photo
Image: Jacek Sopotnicki / Alamy Stock Photo
Monet’s Garden at Giverny, Eure, France
Image: Oleg Bakhirov / Shutterstock
Palace de Versailles, Île-de-France, France
Image: Andre Quinou / Shutterstock
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Image: Hanna Tor / Alamy Stock Photo
Quinta da Regaleira, Lisbon, Portugal
Image: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Port Louis,
Mauritius
Image: Natalya Sterleva / Shutterstock
Villa d’Este, Lazio, Italy
Image: Marco Rubino / Shutterstock
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