Everyday Joy YYC

In my 💛 I know this month is the shortest and comes and goes fast! In my 💛 I feel we could stretch out the cinnamon hearts till March. In my 💛  I wish the days would start getting longer and warmer. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

A quick time evening meal can be a veggie quiche. Not only do you use up your weekday veggies; you can whip this together and let it bake while you put in a load of laundry or check the mail. In this quiche, I used small bell peppers, green onions, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a little bit of half and half cream, What is your quick meal for the day? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know Family Day Weekend is the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. In my 💛 I feel this weekend gives us the extra time to re-organize and declutter our rooms. In my 💛  I wish I could travel somewhere hot. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Some days the dark, cold evenings call for a really good burger. True North or Spicy Chicken are my favorite go-to burgers. Have you tried this place? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛 I know baking is good for the soul. In my 💛 I feel everyone should try making homemade cinnamon buns. In my 💛  I wish I could capture the sweet smell of my kitchen in a candle.  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Looking for a reflective life book with real lessons and rememberable quotes....this one might be for you. "If I Knew Then" by Jann Arden is remarkable as she talks about life with her parents and how she navigated her personal goals. Favorite quotes: 1. Dying is a five-letter word. 2. I am blooming as I sit here. I can feel myself blooming. You can never stop blooming, people. 3. Good things come out of bad things. 4. Time spent alone is never wasted. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know it is a good feeling to get bundled up and see the city. In my 💛 I feel nature can be a friend to anyone. In my 💛  I wish I could be more adventurous in these cold days of winter. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Month 2 of 2023 is here. February brings a month full of love and kindness. Plus the lovely heart chocolates. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know it is a relief January has come and gone. In my 💛 I feel we are inching closer to spring. In my 💛  I wish we could skip the winter season for warmer weather. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

If you are interested in reading a thriller novel...this book is for you. It is fast-paced and easy-to-follow characters that will have you guessing to the end. What book have you read to start the new year? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday  

In my 💛 I know we live in a multicultural society. In my 💛 I feel it is important to recognize the diversity in our communities. In my 💛  I wish everyone was open to celebrating all cultural celebrations. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

When I am needing a quick dessert or chocolate fix--I make this 5-minute fudge. If you are a baker you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry. Fudge is flexible in that you can have add-ons like walnuts or pecans or sprinkles or even extra marshmallows. Bonus: you add evaporated milk, sugar, and butter to melt on the stove top - remove once it is boiling (4-5 minutes) and add the chocolate, vanilla, and marshmallows and you are done. A one-pot dessert. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know making homemade buns will be my project for the day. In my 💛 I feel the time making dough, rising the buns, and baking the buns will be worth it. In my 💛  I wish you could smell my kitchen after this bake session. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Is it too early to be dreaming of my sunflower garden? I say no. It is cold, the days are dark, and shoveling has gotten tiring. Thinking about spring and planting new seeds brings me joy. What is keeping you going through the long days of winter? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know enjoying Sunday before another work week is important. In my 💛 I feel resting, relaxing, and reflecting are essential to personal growth. In my 💛  I wish I could continue drinking the special holiday drinks after January.  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Resolutions come and go! Working on improving yourself will always be a steady and consistent effort. Do you make resolutions? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

10 THINGS TIME HAS TAUGHT ME 1. Most of our life is spent chasing false goals and worshipping false ideals. The day you realize that is the day you really start to live. 2. You really, truly cannot please all of the people all of the time. Please yourself first and your loved ones second, everyone else is busy pleasing themselves anyway, trust me. 3. Fighting the aging process is like trying to catch the wind. Go with it, enjoy it. Your body is changing, but it always has been. Don’t waste time trying to reverse that, instead change your mindset to see the beauty in the new. 4. Nobody is perfect and nobody is truly happy with their lot. When that sinks in you are free of comparison and free of judgment. It’s truly liberating. 5. No one really sees what you do right, everyone sees what you do wrong. When that becomes clear to you, you will start doing things for the right reason and you will start having so much more fun. 6. You will regret the years you spent berating your looks, the s...

I am glad Boxing Day Sale has been extended to Boxing Week Sale. No more rushing and having a week to visit the malls is less stressful and even joyful going through the racks to find the perfect jeans. What is your best Boxing Week find? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know celebrations are happening all over the globe today. In my 💛 I feel we should all capture the joy of unwrapping gifts and family cheer in a candle. In my 💛  I wish everyone has someone to celebrate the day with today! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Making weeknight suppers can be challenging until you find an easy go to recipe. Recently, I started making Egg Roll in a Bowl using beef or pork and both are pictured above. Add your protein, onion, garlic, green onions, bag of coleslaw, soy sauce, and some sweet and sour sauce you have a delicious meal with leftovers. Have you tried a new recipe lately? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday