Click the image above to view Jasmine’s WCCO-TV segment featuring these recipes. Does this summer’s heatwave have you saying, turn the oven off? I know firsthand how the heat can affect our desire to spend time cooking but don’t fret! CSA boxes, farmers’ markets and garden bounties make this the perfect time to enjoy a yummy salad for lunch or dinner. Here are a few easy and delicious salad recipes guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers at meal time.   Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil & Cilantro This salad is delicious! If you garden in the summer or shop at local farmers’ markets, this is ..read more

This week we celebrated and acknowledged what would have been Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 96th birthday on Monday, January 17th. Officially, King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. But the King holiday is marked every year on the third Monday in January. ​​ I typically celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday by attending the Annual UNCF – General Mills Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast. This year’s breakfast was virtual, and the keynote speaker was Laura Coates, CNN Host and Senior Legal Analyst. Laura reminded the virtual audience of Dr. King’s words about the fierce urgenc ..read more

I am in Control of How I Respond I don’t know about you, but 2022 came in with a ROARING I’m here! Now, I’m here, let’s have a lot of fun this year or I know the last two years have been stressful so let’s ease into the New Year. In my opinion, 2022 came and said, “I’m here and you get to choose what type of year I’ll be.”  I ended the workweek by asking a question on Instagram, “The first workweek of 2022 has come to an end. How are you feeling?” The responses varied from “exhausted, adaptable, pretty accomplished, all things considered,” to the response that made me chuckle, “rich and s ..read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I’ve enjoyed reading the myriad of posts from friends and colleagues sharing their visions, goals and intentions for 2022. Some have chosen to share a word of the year that will serve as a compass setting the direction for their year. My favorite posts are the ones that include reflections from the previous year, such as lessons learned, memories and highlights of one’s personal and professional accomplishments. All of the posts I have read share a tone of hope and excitement for what lies ahead. Hope and excitement for the opportunity to start anew. Hope and excitement to lev ..read more

Fall is officially here! While the cool, crisp air may be a nice change from what can sometimes be scorching summer temperatures it can sometimes wreak havoc on our skin and hair! Do not worry because I have you covered! Here are some fall skin and hair tips and tricks for both men and women that I use every winter season and work without fail! Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize  We all know that staying hydrated no matter what season it is, is important. In terms of skin and hair health, sometimes getting your water in throughout the day just isn’t enough. That is why keeping your skin mo ..read more

The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is in the air, and Fall and Halloween displays are filling the stores. Not only is October the month that Fall kicks itself into full gear but it is also my birthday month! In honor of one of my favorite seasons of the year here is my ultimate guide for Fall and Halloween fun! Early Fun with Pumpkins Those of us who love to carve pumpkins this time of year no longer have to wait until the end of the month to start carving your pumpkins, that’s because many online retailers and stores now sell faux pumpkins! These are great because they can be carved, co ..read more

I’m sure you have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It jump-starts your metabolism for the day, lowers LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol), helps memory and concentration, and even lowers the risk of getting diabetes. The thing is and I do have my days where I am included in this, many of us would rather hit that snooze button and get some extra sleep in rather than have breakfast. I have come up with a great solution, so now you can sleep in and get breakfast as well. I’ve also added in some quick lunch and dinner ideas because those always come in handy when the d ..read more

It’s August and that means it’s almost the start of school! Summer fun may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean all of the fun has to end! Get those kiddos back to school in style and with everything they need to start the year off right! Whether the little or big kiddos in your house are headed back to elementary school, middle school or college, I have a wide variety of items to help the students in your life thrive this school year! Let’s get started. Quartet Desktop Glass Adjustable Monitor Riser  The Quartet Brand’s Adjustable Monitor Riser is great for college students and tho ..read more

Summer in Minnesota is often referred to as patio season. Everyone from family, friends and neighbors gathers around and hangs out with their favorite adult beverage in hand. My favorite thing though during this time is to make mocktails along with cocktails! I never want anyone to feel left out! Mocktails, faux cocktails or non-alcoholic craft cocktails are one way you can make sure everyone has something fun and tasty to enjoy on warm summer days like today! Of course, I had to add a twist here so I’m giving out some tips and tricks on how you can elevate those non-alcoholic beverages and tu ..read more

There are car people and there are ride people. My husband, 007, is a diehard car person, he loves them and he knows everything there is to know about them from the way they are manufactured, engine size, engine power, gas mileage, nuts, bolts, parts and the interior layout. I on the other hand subscribe to the latter, I’m all about the ride. Being a ride person I care about how a car looks, gas mileage, the features of a car and its comfort level.  I had the opportunity to go on a mini adventure this summer in a brand new 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is a crossover SUV h ..read more