Egg in the (Avocado) Hole

If you love avocados like I do, I really suggest you try this amazing (healthy) breakfast.  I also think it would make an really good item for a brunch, but it is a little labor intensive to make.

Ingredients:
1 avocado
2 large eggs
olive oil
salt & pepper
feta cheese

Directions:
1.  Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet.
2  Slice avocado in half and remove pit and skin.
3.  Place avocado inside down on pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and allow to cook about 5 minutes on medium heat.
4.  Flip avocado halves over and crack an egg into the middle of each half.  Try hard to get the yoke in the middle.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Add about a 1/4 cup of water to the pan and put a lid on it.  Turn the heat on high and allow the egg to cook for 3-5 minutes.
5.  Sprinkle feta cheese on top of egg along with salt and pepper.  Replace the lid on the pan to allow the cheese to melt.

Enjoy!

Sign up for the FREE Say Goodbye To Survival Mode Live Conference Call on January 7 (space is limited!)

I’m so excited for Crystal Paine to be hosting her first ever Live Conference Call on January 7, 2014 at 9 p.m. EST and I’d love to have you join me! This Conference Call is free and can be accessed by phone or a streaming web audio player.
On this call, She’ll be sharing about some of the key lessons from my book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode. Plus, they’ll open up the floor for any questions you have for me — on any topic!

I have been participating on the launch team for this book and I have participated on another call wth Crystal.  She is very energetic, open, and provides wonderful insight to her listeners!  Space is limited and I highly recommend you jump over to Money Saving Mom to sign up now!  I can't wait!

12 Months to a Healthier You Challenge

I'm joining Money Saving Mom for the 12 Months to a Healthier You Challenge.  Each month we will focus on one area.

12 Months to a Healthier You Focus Areas for 2014

Here are the focus areas planned out for each month of 2014:

January: Exercise Regularly

February: Eat More Fresh Fruits & Veggies

March: Drink More Water

April: Cut Back on Sugar

May: Get More Rest

June: Create a Morning Routine

July: Read More

August: Go to Bed Earlier

September: Declutter Your Home

October: Cut Back on Caffeine

November: Keep a Gratitude Journal

December: Simplify & Say No

 

So for January, I need to start exercising regularly again!  I have good times and bad and lately, I have fallen off the exercise wagon.  I have all the excuses, I work full-time, I have 3 kids, I have no time!  The truth is?  I have time, I just have to give-up something else (like TV or Facebook) and jump on my treadmill.  I am committing to 30 minutes of vigorous walking at least 3 times per week!

 

Are you joining?

One Word

Over the last 2 days, I have seen it floating around Facebook to choose one word as a motto in 2014.  I also stumbled on a post over at Only A Breath, that also discusses this one word motto and she also gives you the ability to make your own button (see mine above?)

The word I chose for 2014 is Cherish...
... Every moment of every day

To me this means...

• My kids are only young once, let the dishes set and play with them.
• Take in all that God has given me and thank Him daily for it.
• Tell my husband on a daily basis how much I love and appreciate him.
• Take time to call my Mom and let her know just how much see means to me.
• Take pictures of my family and look at them and organize them so that I can Cherish the moments later in life.
• Take time for myself and Cherish the quiet and solitude.

Do you have a one word motto for 2014?

2014 Goals

I am making a real, conscious effort to set goals in 2014 and stick to them.  The best way I can think of is to hold myself accountable on a monthly basis.  Be sure to check back in the first of every month to see my progress as well as link up your progress. 

1.  Relationship with God - Do one activity a month to strength my relationship with God (going to mass on Sunday does not count).
2.  Relationship with my Husband - Go on one date night a month with my husband.  Plan an overnight trip of at least 2 nights away to take in 2014
3.  Family Time - Do one activity as a family once a month.  Take one family vacation and one long weekend getaway in 2014.
4.  Relationships with my Kids - Do a one-on-one activity with each child each month (3 a month).
5.  Declutter - sell at least 5 items per month.
6.  Debt - Pay off Debt #1 and reduce Debt #2 by 50%
7.  Me Time - Say "no" to one extra commitment a month.  Do an only me or "girls night" activity once a month.
8.  Budget Buster - Keep library fines to under $5 for the entire year (this is so hard for me).
9.  Work/Life Balance - Friday at 5 pm - until Monday at 8 am - do not check work e-mails (I am off the clock).
10.  Have an online business (this idea has been in my head for over a year) fully functioning by the end of 2014.  I need to take one giant step every month to achieve this goal!

What are your goals in 2014?  Feel free to leave a comment or link up!

Good Luck!

Happy New Year 2014!

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year 2014.  The new year always brings a fresh start along with new goals and aspirations.  I hope all your dreams come true in 2014!

Party Like Its 2014 - $25 iTunes Giveaway

As a thank you for 2013, I am giving away a $25 iTunes gift card to rock in the New Year!  New Year - New You (and me).  I have several goals this year:

• Reduce the clutter on a weekly basis.
• Reduce the distractions that I allow to suck up my valuable time.
• Learn to say "no" more often and not over commit myself.
• Reduce my library fines (this one is so hard for me)!
• Get a business idea off the ground that has been swirling in my head for over a year now.
• Love life, my family, my God and all he has given me a little more each day!

I hope you have also set some goals up for 2014, if you never aim for anything, how are you going to achieve it?

Thanks for reading and good luck!



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