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March 23, 2018

Fresh Lemonade

I live in an area where lemon trees are very common and what’s an obvious thing to make with lemons? Limoncello! Uh, I mean...

Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

March 16, 2018

Chicken and Rice Soup

I discovered cauliflower rice recently and I love it! It’s so versatile in recipes. I made a Chicken Fried Rice that is zero points...

Recipes, Soups

March 10, 2018

Coffee Toffee Ice Cream

I used some American Express points a few years ago and ordered a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker for free!…strictly for the sorbets and frozen...

Desserts, Recipes

March 6, 2018

IKEA Nightstand Makeover

I’ve been slowly transforming one of my guest rooms into a cozy rustic retreat and it was time to focus on nightstands! With a DIY...

Crafts, DIY, Home Decor, Wood Crafts

February 24, 2018

WW Friendly Banana Bread Recipe

I am a sweets junkie, so I wanted to come up with a dessert that would be Weight Watchers friendly and still satisfy my sweet...

Desserts, Recipes

February 11, 2018

Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Fried “Rice”

This post was originally published Feb 11, 2018 and has been updated with improved structure, tips, and Weight Watchers point clarifications. This Weight Watchers–friendly Chicken...

Main Course, Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

February 3, 2018

Chicken and Corn Chowder

I’ve been in the kitchen experimenting today. My favorite thing about the new Weight Watchers Freestyle program is the list of items that are...

Recipes, Soups

January 19, 2018

Sassy Valentine Cards

Cardmaking is one of my favorite crafts to do. I gravitate toward the sarcastic, funny cards as opposed to the sweet, sentimental cards. Probably...

Crafts, Paper Crafts

January 14, 2018

Deviled Eggs

I love deviled eggs, and I wanted to see if I could come up with a recipe that was WW friendly for me. On the...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks

January 10, 2018

Pine Cone Heart Wreath

My brother has a pine tree in his yard and he recently asked me if I needed any pine cones for craft projects. It...

Holidays

January 6, 2018

Mom’s Salmon Patties

One of my favorite meals growing up was my mom’s Salmon Patties and Mac and Cheese. This was my ultimate comfort meal. Salmon patties...

Main Course, Recipes

December 24, 2017

Easy and Delicious Guacamole

I don’t remember the name of it, but there’s a really good restaurant in Santa Fe that rolls a cart up to your table...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks

December 15, 2017

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Are you looking for last minute gift ideas for that person who has everything? We all have people in our lives who, when asked...

Random Musings

December 12, 2017

Marriott Essex House

I try to go to New York every few years for some holiday cheer and I got my fix earlier this month. Anyone who...

New York, Travel

December 8, 2017

Sassy Christmas Cards

I want to start a movement! Let’s bring back the dying art of sending Christmas cards! Who’s with me? Why did we stop sending...

Crafts, Holidays, Paper Crafts

December 6, 2017

How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree

Christmas is my favorite time of year to decorate! Whimsical, traditional, vintage, modern….I love it all! We talked about decorating your mantel here https://thetinkeringspinster.com/decorate-your-mantel-for-christmas/ and now...

Decorating Ideas, Home Decor