Category Archives: Messes In Between

motivated & moving in good company

I teach Jazzercise.  I decided last year that I needed a tougher level of accountability in my fitness regime.  Turning 40 was right around the corner and I’m a strong believer of pay now or pay later when it comes to health and your life.  So I did it and made a bigger commitment to…

RuPaul & your vision board

I hate to admit it, but I have been living in fear and it’s kept me from writing. The good news is that I’m getting over it. Slowly.  Surely. I have to tell you one of the things that keep me on track and moving forward is my vision board.  And I’m not just saying…

pinteresting wednedsays: make ‘em cry

Source: Uploaded by user via NotJustAnotherJen on Pinterest   This pin is a shout out to the four fabulous ladies in The Balancing Act’s Health & Wellness Makeover reality series.  Keep up the GREAT work gals and make ‘em cry!  

pinteresting wednesday: intention

Intention is January’s Word of the Month. Be sure to check out my writing meme. I also have a number of images on Pinterest about Intention at #NJAJ-Intention. Source: images.google.com via NotJustAnotherJen on Pinterest

tasty tuesdays: california chowder

Do you have a signature dish that you love to prepare that wows your guests every time? One of my favorite dishes is a hearty soup that I feel compelled to make this time of year. Maybe it’s because after living in San Francisco for so many years, I still feel connected to crab season….

pinteresting wednesdays: no really, it’s gonna be okay

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tasty tuesday: girlfriend charming chicken salad

You know you have a good dish when your girlfriends say, “yeah bring that one thing over that you made last month.” Last year it was the Lentil Bruschetta. I took it everywhere.  I think this salad will be the new bring-to-every-get-together dish.  This is the recipe that our neighborhood girlfriends always ask our friend…

tasty tuesday: sausage & bean bake

I’m gonna post any recipe where the kids say, “Mom! This is good!” because I so rarely hear it. This dish is so-not fancy. In fact, I’ll categorize it as a bit white trash, damn tasty and an easy weeknight option. Sausage & Bean Bake 1 cup chopped medium onion 1 16 oz. package of…

magic

Source: mandysmagicalworldofart.blogspot.com via NotJustAnotherJen on Pinterest I believe in magic. I believe that everyone has it in them. Some people just don’t know that they have it. Some people don’t know how to use it. Some people simply don’t believe. A part of magic is understanding that you have say in the matter. You are…

pinterest magic

Source: thevintageapple.com via NotJustAnotherJen on Pinterest Want to know what’s magical? Pinterest. If you’re not on it yet, I’m warning you. You get on and pfft! 45 minutes has just disappeared. There is so much eye candy and great ideas floating around on that site that it’s easy to get lost. Pinterest is going to…