Blogtober

Blogtober Day 4: Tasty Tuesday

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Tasty Tuesday is a day for us to share something tasty we had the previous week. This can be while eating out, a new recipe, or a twist on an old favorite.

Friday, I had taken chicken breast out but couldn’t figure out what I wanted to do with it. My mind kept going to something with bacon and ranch, but I also wanted something with a little spice. I cut up the chicken into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes and sautéed in olive oil, seasoned with cilantro-lime, chipotle powder, salt and cracked black pepper. I added a can of drained & rinsed pinto beans, a cup of frozen mixed veggies, a 1/2 cup instant rice and a 1/2 cup water. I brought to a boil then lowered too medium low until all the water was absorbed (about 20-25 minutes). I served it topped with 2 pieces of bacon crumbled on top, a splash of lite ranch dressing, and a sprinkle of cheese. It was very flavorful with a heat that builds but doesn’t overpower.

Do you like to experiment when you cook, play it safe, or don’t really like to cook? Do you follow recipes exactly or always make changes?

What did you eat last week that was super tasty?

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie

Blogtober Day 3: Motivated Monday

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Mondays have a bad reputation. For those of us with the Monday – Friday work week, Monday means our weekend is over. Even for people that don’t have the Monday – Friday work week you still hear them say things like “I have a case of the Mondays”.

I think it’s time we break this thought process and start focusing on the great things Monday has to offer us! We can retrain ourselves to approach Monday in a positive light and let it be the source of our motivation for the week.

Mindset: Train my brain to see the bright side with a can-do attitude⠀
Opportunity: Say yes to adventures and changes⠀
Nourishment: Spoil my body with healthy food⠀
Doable steps: Focus on the next step instead of the whole staircase⠀
Authenticity: Be me and let my authentic self-attract my people⠀
Yay: Celebrate when the day is over, because- let’s be honest – Monday is a lot.
https://www.ourmindfullife.com/monday-motivation-quotes/

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie

Blogtober Day 2: Step It Up Sunday!

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Step it up Sunday can have multiple meanings but for the month of October we will talk about steps we can take to level up our upcoming work week.

Two steps I like to take on Sunday, that I feel really help level up my upcoming work week, are to grocery shop and do my laundry.

What steps do you like to take to level up your work week?

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie

Blogtober Day 1: Spooky Saturday

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Welcome to day 1 of Blogtober! I figured the best way to start this off was with a story about a local haunted house.

The May-Stinger House, located in Brooksville, is thought to be one of the most haunted houses in Florida. It was originally built in 1855 for John May and wife Marena then sold to Dr. Sheldon Stringer. After passing hands a few more times it was left abandoned. Finally, it was bought and then sold to The Hernando Historical Association.

This house is believed to have at least 11 ghosts. Including 3-year-old Jessie Mae. Jessie Mae’s mother, Marena, died during childbirth. Unfortunately, Jessie Mae’s cause of death is unknown.

A quick Google search revealed tales of seeing a baby crawling in the house, a child laughing, the sounds of a ball bouncing and much more, all thought to be little Jessie Mae.

This house is not only haunted by those that have died there but also by ghosts that are attached to the historical items displayed here.

This museum is open for visits and offers ghost tours. I have not been yet but hope to visit soon. If you have visited or have other stories related to this house, please share in the comments.

May-Stringer House

Did you grow up with ghost stories? Do you have a favorite? I would love to hear them.

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie