Brooke says: When was the last time you relaxed by just catching a sunset or a sunrise? Taking a moment to take in beauty can give you an instant moment of freedom and peace. By Sarah Nagel for Work Awesome Do you ever feel like a zombie after a long day at work? You feel ...
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November 17th, 2011 . By Lovesgumbo
From Black and Married with Kids Okay so I can not speak for every man, everywhere, but can I just share a few things that just might encapsulate what husbands love about their wife? It is important that it is understood that this is a list by a husband, and for husbands to share about and ...
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February 4th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Brooke says: When was the last time you relaxed by just catching a sunset or a sunrise? Taking a moment to take in beauty can give you an instant moment of freedom and peace. By Sarah Nagel for Work Awesome Do you ever feel like a zombie after a long day at work? You feel ...
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February 4th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Brooke says: If you are tired of the same old beach, mountain, and amusement park vacays, why not consider a hot springs or mud pool resort. This is a great one in New Mexico, but don’t forget, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, it’s a beautiful resort. Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Not Just Another Mineral ...
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October 26th, 2011 . By Lovesgumbo
By Brooke Brimm, the Editor of Love’s Gumbo Tweet and Syleena Johnson have teamed up to sing a song entitled “Angry Girl.” I love both of these artists, but the song has left me feeling some kind of way. The lyrics begin: Hey, yeah All I want is to be loved, And treated like I’m supposed to But unfortunately ...
Full StoryBrooke says: YES! Sistah YES!!!!!!
1. We will strive for better health–mentally, physically and spiritually.
2. As mothers, we will put the BEST interest of our children FIRST.
3. We will absolutely NOT flirt with, lunch with, spend time with, share personal information with, engage in long conversation with, or have sex with another woman’s husband.
4. We will raise our standards and level of expectation when it comes to relationships.
5. We will vigorously protect our image in the media.
6. We will create a multiple-streams-of-income lifestyle.
7. We will ONLY speak words that give life.
8. We will lovingly forgive ourselves for bad decisions and stupid mistakes.
9. We will honor ourselves (and the God within us) everyday.
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Brooke Says: This is a great tool to use to get you focused on where you want your life to be. I used Keynote software to make mine and I put it on my iphone and on my desktop. If you are comfortable with photoshop, like the author of this video, use it or use powerpoint or any program you are comfortable with. If you aren’t tech savvy, don’t hesitate to cut and paste using a poster board.
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Brooke says: These will be a yummy Valentine’s Day breakfast! Screw cupcakes, this red velvet is for breakfast From Food Republic Okay, maybe not screw cupcakes, that’s a little harsh, but since pie appears to have taken the world by storm as 2011’s dessert of choice, we thought we’d repurpose the good old red velvet technique into ...
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January 7th, 2012
Brooke Says: Dress up that pizza and movie night with a great wine. Here are some great wines to pair with pizza! How To Pair Wine With Pizza Recipes By KC Kudra Beer used to be the beverage of choice for enjoying with a pizza, but wine seems to have overtaken it as the favorite. Different wines suit ...
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November 20th, 2011
Brooke says: To cut out a little of the fat, make these with a little more hummus and a little less mayo. INGREDIENTS 8 large eggs 1/2 cup Easy Hummus with Tahini 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt and cayenne pepper Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with water and bring to a ...
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November 19th, 2011
From Whole Foods Makes about 30 These truffles pair pumpkin with gingersnap and graham cracker crumbs. For the best results, chill truffles until you’re ready to serve them. Ingredients 2½ cups white chocolate chunks 1/3 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange ...
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November 19th, 2011
Brooke says: This looks like a yummy holiday party cocktail! Enjoy! Reese’s Peanut Butter Martini 2 1/2 ounces Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka, recipe below 4 ounces milk 1 teaspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup 4 mini peanut butter Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, for garnish Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka 6 ounces good quality vodka (I used Tito’s) 1/4 cup Reese’s Peanut ...
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November 19th, 2011
Brooke Says: We all know we need to drink plenty of water, but let’s face it. Sometimes water is boring. However if we fru-fru it up a bit, we’ll want to drink more. Fresh fruit infused water is a refreshing and light non-alcoholic summer drink. About Fresh Fruit Infused Water Water infused with fruit or vegetables has its ...
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October 27th, 2011
Brooke Says: Here’s an out of the ordinary snack for watching the game. Although this is a fried snack, it’s still healthy because it’s a great source of protein & fiber. INGREDIENTS 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying Three 15-ounce cans chickpeas—drained, rinsed and patted dry 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt In a ...
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October 8th, 2011
Two Super Hydrating Avocado Facial Mask Recipes Your Skin Will Thank You For By Biljana Drake These two avocado facial mask recipes were given to me by my friend Joan who spends most of her time gardening, exposed to sun on a daily basis. Benefits of avocado are numerous: it is filled with monounsaturated fats, Vitamin B and ...
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October 8th, 2011
From Eat. Drink. Smile. A co-worker of mine is currently on a special diet and has been experimenting with several low-carb dishes. One day a few weeks ago, she dropped by my office to tell me about a recipe she’d found – pizza crust made of cauliflower! Yes, it sounded a little strange, but I was ...
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October 8th, 2011
Brooke says: Since 2008 I’ve learned to find ways to make extra money. Yard sales have brought me a lot of extra cash. Plus, I’ve been able to clear out the clutter in my house. I have a yard sale, a craigslist sale or an ebay sale every couple of months. Garage and Yard Sale Money ...
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