Colleen Vance

building a core wardrobe

Finding your core wardrobe

A core wardrobe is a wardrobe of basics that you can wear repeatedly without having to spend a fortune. You can start a core wardrobe plan at any time with any budget. For inspiration, find the things you love. Look at your favorite clothing items, your personal choices in your

Setting up your kitchen

Desperate in the Kitchen???

You have to cook. You don't know how. You have no extra time or no extra money and you can't mess this up. Do you have your kitchen equipment? One sharp knife, sturdy so you can use it for multiple things. A cutting board. A peeler.

Freeze Dried Benefits

"Preserve, Enjoy, and Elevate: Exploring the Benefits of Using a Freeze Dryer for Food Preparation" In the realm of food preservation, innovation has always been a key ingredient. From sun-drying to canning, we have developed various methods to extend the shelf life of food while retaining its flavors

5 Fantastic Beginner Cookbooks to Kickstart Your Culinary Adventures

Whether you’re a beginner looking to sharpen your skills or someone just eager to dive into the world of flavors, having the right guidance is essential. And what better way to start than with the perfect cookbook? Here are five fantastic picks that are not just instructional but also

Yummy everything bagel seasoning

Elevate Your Dishes: 5 Unexpected Foods That Shine with Everything Bagel Seasoning! Hey there, flavor enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! If you're anything like me, you might have a secret obsession with everything bagel seasoning. That magical mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt just knows

Spices for a Small Kitchen

Welcome to the flavorful world of spices, where each jar, each pinch, and each aroma unlocks the potential for a culinary adventure in your very own kitchen. If you consider yourself a foodie, you're probably not a stranger to the magic of spices, but in this blog post,

Taco Tuesday Everyday

Hey taco enthusiasts! 🌮✨ Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of tacos and shaking things up with a taco extravaganza! Tacos are an easy to prepare meal that you can cook for one or twenty-one with ease. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of

Menu planning

I played with the idea of using AI to create a menu. I adjusted it slightly but the menu looks tasty and easy to prepare. I would probably have eggs for most breakfasts, burgers possibly twice in the week and some version of stir fry at least twice for sheer

Books on productivity

10 Books that can help you better manage your time both at work and at home: 1. "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen * This classic book offers a comprehensive system for managing tasks and projects, reducing stress, and increasing productivity. * My takeaways from

Learning time management

Are you a new or frustrated nurse struggling to juggle the demands of patient care, paperwork, and the fast-pace of healthcare? As an experienced RN, I've been there too, and I understand the challenges that come with managing your time effectively in a healthcare setting. In this blog

Stocking your tiny pantry

1. The Basics: Let's begin with the pantry essentials that every kitchen, big or small, should have. These foundational items will form the backbone of your culinary adventures: * Rice and Pasta: These versatile staples can be the base for countless dishes.  If you are on a gluten free

Tiny pantry spaces

Maximizing Space: Putting The  Perfect Pantry Together for Your Tiny Kitchen Tiny kitchens are everywhere.  New apartments and homes are built with miniscule kitchens.  You may be living in an RV or other gypsy type home.  You may be cooking over the road to get better food.  With a little

Wardrobe planning for change

Does your body not cooperate?  On a weight loss journey?  Having a baby?  Had a body change of some type?  Or maybe a lifestyle change that needs an entirely different wardrobe? How can you do this frugally?  You have to plan.  Many people feel frugal if they buy everything on

Take 5

I am always reading, exploring new ideas, open to new people.  I found Mel Robins this week.  She's been there, her podcast on YouTube has over a million followers.  Her books are best sellers in print and Audible.  Apparently the time was right.  She is a huge proponent

Sunday musing

What makes me happy Do you know what makes you happy?  Have you ever visualized your ideal day?  Can you write it down?  Take a few minutes, write down the things that make you happy and feel energized.  Figure out a way to do these things. Now repeat.  Daily.  Be

Sunday meanderings

How has your weekend been?  I have had a very enjoyable weekend visiting old haunts.  We are exploring a bunch of our tried and true places since it is the anniversary of our first date.  Today we will be going to our coffee shop and writing together. I found a

What's on my booklist?

I love to read.  I have a book open on Kindle, a science based book beside my chair, and at least one hobby type book or magazine beside me.  This week I am reading  a series by Michael Anderle and ...... It's about a young man coming of age.

Kitchens

I swear a kitchen is never big enough.  And yet, I have made multiple course meals for a dozen or more people in teeny tiny kitchens.  So really, it's the pantry that is a necessity for me in comparison to the kitchen itself. What kills me when looking

Prepping food for lunches

Snacks, meals, quick eats.  I don't eat snacks, but my meals are often a "snack" due to having very little time to eat when I am at the job.  Yes, a real job, don't ask me what I think of that, it's

Moving discomfort

Moving.  Packing.  Cleaning.  Lost phone, thought I lost wallet.  My youngest sister has my number.  My facebook is in temporary limbo, because I can't remember my google passwork, which then translates into other passwords.  What a dilemma

Decision Pivoting

It's done, you decided.  You paid for the movers, you have a lease.  Your plan is in motion.  Your new life is begun.  AGGGGGHHHH! Panic mode sets in. Relax.  Continue.  Or don't.  You can always pivot if this doesn't work out.  NOTHING has to

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Second brain?

I found this idea of the second brain.  That title intrigued me.  But it's just a note taking system.  I am being facetious because it's like saying a wagon wheel is just a wheel.  It's round, it's shaped like a wheel, it

Small kitchen basics

Where do you start planning your kitchen?  Do you plan?  Or have you grown organically (pun intended!)? As I plan my  move, I will need to get by on a tiny amount of kitchen items so that almost everything is packed.  This means I am thinking of what I really

Sabbatical

I am on a sabbatical from nursing, but I start my next position soon.  Apparently also stopped writing for awhile.  I need to write the way I need to breathe so here I am.  I am selling on Ebay for income to boost my savings while I take time off.

eclecticbydesign4u

I started my store.  I am on E-bay.  I have been on E-bay before. I have also sold on Amazon.  I can ship up easily, and finding things to sell is also easy for me.  My challenge, i.e., is listing.  My job is to list.  I have a listing