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Baking the DoubleTree hotel’s Signature Cookie recipe

Baking the DoubleTree hotel’s Signature Cookie recipe

by Steve and Ann | Apr 4, 2020 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Places to Stay, Food and Drink, Places to stay, Travel

We were thrilled that DoubleTree Hotels by Hilton recently shared its signature cookie recipe. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we haven’t been traveling, and have missed these cookies filled with chewy, chocolaty goodness. DoubleTree guests receive the freshly...
How to make handmade Tuscan pasta and vegetarian sauce

How to make handmade Tuscan pasta and vegetarian sauce

by Steve and Ann | Mar 27, 2020 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Italy, Feature Recipes, Food and Drink, Italy, Recipes

Learning to make handmade Tuscan pasta isn’t that difficult, especially when taught by Tuscans who make it all the time. While isolated in our home in Nebraska this week because of the coronavirus outbreak, we learned (via the internet) how to make handmade...
Low-calorie mushroom wild rice soup recipe from a Noom nerd

Low-calorie mushroom wild rice soup recipe from a Noom nerd

by Ann | Mar 20, 2020 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Noom, Feature Recipes, Feature Weight Loss, Food and Drink, Noom, Real Life, Recipes, Weight Loss

This mushroom wild rice soup is one of my new favorites and is great for my Noom weight loss plan. If you’re new here, my husband and I have lost about 145 pounds together (and 80 of those were mine) using the Noom weight loss app. One of the best strategies...
A Noom nerd’s low-calorie chicken tortilla soup recipe

A Noom nerd’s low-calorie chicken tortilla soup recipe

by Ann | Feb 4, 2020 | At Home, Feature Food & Drink, Feature Noom, Feature Recipes, Feature Weight Loss, Food and Drink, Healthy Living, Noom, Real Life, Weight Loss

So, I’m not a recipe person. Never have been. That’s probably why I’m a terrible baker. I get ahead of myself. I don’t read the whole thing. I add or subtract ingredients as I go. That’s just me. But today, I made an attempt at crafting a...
Gift ideas for the home cook or foodie on your shopping list

Gift ideas for the home cook or foodie on your shopping list

by Steve and Ann | Nov 30, 2019 | At Home, Feature At Home, Feature Food & Drink, Feature Holidays, Food and Drink, Holidays, Real Life

Need some great gift ideas for the home cook on your list? We’ve got you covered. As regular readers of our blog know, we’ve been losing weight, but that has only made us focus more on the quality of food that we eat and cook at home. Because we want every...
Barbecue to Boba drinks: The best places to eat and drink in Kansas City, Kansas

Barbecue to Boba drinks: The best places to eat and drink in Kansas City, Kansas

by Steve and Ann | Nov 2, 2019 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature The Midwest, Food and Drink, The Midwest, Where we've been

A few weeks ago, we put on our stretchy pants and in a span of about 40 hours, sampled food and drinks from 20 different places to eat in Kansas City, Kansas. Yes, we ate a good amount barbecue – a local tradition and favorite. But we also tasted foods and...
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It has been about a year since the beginning of th It has been about a year since the beginning of the pandemic in the U.S. Earlier this week, our country surpassed 500,000 deaths. ⁣
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As most of us recognize, the toll that this virus has taken goes well beyond the tragic loss of life - especially when it comes to our healthcare workers. ⁣
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A new study, led by University of Utah Health scientists, suggests "more than half of doctors, nurses, and emergency responders involved in COVID-19 care could be at risk for one or more mental health problems, including acute traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, problematic alcohol use, and insomnia.⁣
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The researchers found that the risk of these mental health conditions was comparable to rates observed during natural disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina." (Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research)⁣
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With these things in mind, we want to encourage you to check in on your healthcare worker friends. Make time to call them and listen with an empathetic ear. Send them a note of encouragement. Ask how you can help and follow through. ⁣
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They need us now more than ever.
We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣ ⁣ A week ag We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣
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A week ago today we were bundled up in blankets as it was -28° at our place in Crete, Nebraska. Today, as we crossed the border from Kansas into Oklahoma, it was 73° and we were in short sleeves. ⁣
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We drove to our second home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, today to take care of a few things here and to see our daughter, Meghan. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll be able to help her move back into her apartment which had extensive water damage after a water pipe froze and burst during the recent cold snap. ⁣
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Thankfully, the weather is warming up here and we're grateful for that. It felt good to feel the warmth of the sun on our faces again today and know that spring is just around the corner. ⁣
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Was it sunny where you are today? We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣
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A week ago today we were bundled up in blankets as it was -28° at our place in Crete, Nebraska. Today, as we crossed the border from Kansas into Oklahoma, it was 73° and we were in short sleeves. ⁣
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We drove to our second home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, today to take care of a few things here and to see our daughter, Meghan. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll be able to help her move back into her apartment which had extensive water damage after a water pipe froze and burst during the recent cold snap. ⁣
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Thankfully, the weather is warming up here and we're grateful for that. It felt good to feel the warmth of the sun on our faces again today and know that spring is just around the corner. ⁣
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Was it sunny where you are today?
Would you like to join us as we bring a little gra Would you like to join us as we bring a little gratitude and encouragement to someone's day?⁣
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If you're like us, you know a healthcare worker, first responder, grocery store clerk, or someone else who has spent the last year holding us all together. Well, we'd love to thank them and you can help.⁣
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We have created and purchased a limited supply of "thank you" postcards. We would love to send you a set of 8 FREE postcards that you can write out and give or send to people in your area who have tirelessly been working on the front lines.⁣
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We've already sent some to nurses, @samsclub employees, restaurant staff and the employees of a nursing home. It's one small way we can say "thank you" to those who have been and continue to work hard to keep us all safe, secure, and healthy during this pandemic.⁣
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It has not been easy on them and many have suffered from fatigue, depression, and anxiety brought on by this pandemic. ⁣
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We have a limited supply of postcards and wanted to give them to our incredible @postcardjar followers as a reminder that we're all in this together and we will get through this. ⁣
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All you have to do is click on the link in our bio to order your FREE set of thank you postcards and we'll fulfill requests in the order they are received until we run out. We'll mail them to you at no cost. We just ask that in return, you write a message and send or give the postcards to people you know who are helping hold us all together. ⁣
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We are hopeful that we can send postcards to all 50 states. So far, we have:⁣
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Arizona⁣
Colorado⁣
Florida⁣
Iowa⁣
Kansas⁣
Kentucky⁣
Massachusetts ⁣
Michigan⁣
Minnesota⁣
Missouri⁣
Nebraska⁣
North Carolina⁣
Oklahoma⁣
South Carolina⁣
Tennessee⁣
Texas ⁣
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Please SHARE with your friends and tag us @postcardjar.
💪🏼 When you set out to develop a healthier l 💪🏼 When you set out to develop a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, there are bound to be times when you feel discouraged and defeated. ⁣
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😔 I'm there. After losing 125 pounds with the help of @noom and the @mayoclinic Healthy Living Program, I'm stuck. And admittedly, I'm feeling a bit discouraged and defeated. Have you been there? ⁣
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🥗 Whether you hit a plateau, get bored with healthy meals, or just don't seem to have the motivation to exercise, it's important to remember how far you've come (even if you're on Day 3). 😊⁣
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📸 Looking back at a few "before" photos like this one today helped me remember that.⁣
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✍🏼 It's also been helpful to us to make a list of the  things we've accomplished and remember the wellness vision we set for ourselves. If you're on a similar journey, we'd encourage you to do the same. Let us all know some of your accomplishments in the comments below. They may encourage others (and us). ⁣
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🎉 Here are a few of the things I've accomplished on my healthier lifestyle journey over the last 23 months. We can't wait to read yours! ⁣
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🙌🏼 My accomplishments: ⁣
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🍎 I am eating more fruits and vegetables⁣
👟 Most days, I take a walk and move more⁣
🎼 I settle my mind with classical music⁣
🙆🏻 I've experimented with yoga and hiking⁣
🍦I plan for and enjoy reasonable portions of dessert ⁣
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YOUR TURN! 👇🏼
This morning we shared a new recipe on our blog fo This morning we shared a new recipe on our blog for the best egg roll in a bowl. [LINK IN BIO]⁣
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Egg roll in a bowl has been a popular Pinterest recipe for awhile. Ann put her own spin on it and got the recipe to 140 calories per serving when made with shrimp. However, you can also make it vegetarian, or with beef, pork, chicken, or turkey. ⁣
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It is super easy to make, requires just one pan, and is ready to eat hot and fresh in about 25 minutes. Best of all, it won't break your calorie or grocery budget.⁣
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We've created a FREE printable recipe for you on our blog and hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do.⁣
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If you make this egg roll in a bowl recipe, let us know what you think. And if you post a photo or video, be sure to tag us @postcarjar. ⁣
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What's for dinner at your place this weekend?
OK, winter. We'll remember why the summer is so sw OK, winter. We'll remember why the summer is so sweet. We promise. ❄
🌹 It will be difficult to ever top the Valentin 🌹 It will be difficult to ever top the Valentine's Day celebration we had last year at @pwboardinghouse in Pawhuska, Okla. We spent two glorious nights at @thepioneerwoman Ree Drummond's eight-room boutique hotel and she and her staff brought the romance. And A LOT of it! 

❤️❤️❤️ You can read all the juicy details (well, most of them 😉) in the blog post we wrote about it [LINK IN BIO].❤️❤️❤️

🍽️ From the long-stemmed roses (and the prosciutto ones) and a five-course candlelit dinner to the Valentine's Day cocktail and a bed and claw-foot tub covered in red rose petals -- everything was simply over-the-top romantic! 

💕 It was an unforgettable Valentine's Day weekend full of romance. The memories of it are warming our hearts all over again this year on a cold and snowy day in Nebraska. ❄️

What is your most memorable Valentine's Day? ❤️
It is currently 0°F (-18°C) where we are in Cret It is currently 0°F (-18°C) where we are in Crete, Nebraska, so we've spent the afternoon dreaming about warmer places. Places like @barbados, where we traveled in 2016. [LINK IN BIO to the blog post we wrote about Barbados}⁣
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Barbados was our first stop on a Caribbean cruise on the @celebritysummit and a place that brings back fond memories of the beautiful flora, including this Bird of Paradise. ⁣
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The Bird of Paradise flower is made of three bright orange petals and three blue petals that are all attached in a single bud. As the flower blooms, each petal comes to life, it makes a shape that resembles a tropical bird in flight. We think they are just stunning. ⁣
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What are your favorite tropical destinations to dream about when it's cold outside?
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