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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Cubicle Life, Food/Party Ideas, Recipes, What's On the Menu? · November 2, 2012

Beef Week Menu Plan: 5 Family Fast and Friendly Meals


Everyone who knows me knows that cooking is not my forte. Not that it’s not a priority, but I typically buy dinner out 2 to 3 days out of the week because it’s easier. I’ve never been much of a cook, but I am learning that it doesn’t have to take a lot of time to prepare healthy yet fast meals for the family that they will enjoy.

This week’s menu plan was all about beef—my brood loves meat and so do I (if you are a vegetarian or vegan, this post isn’t for you! LOL). There’s so much that you can cook with beef, so making a menu plan for the last 5 days hasn’t been that hard at all.

This week’s Beef Week Menu Plan looked like this:

(1) Beef tacos and nachos with cheese and fixings

(2) Slow cooked beef stew

(3) Slow cooked roast beef, baked au gratin potatoes, and peas

(4) Spaghetti with four cheese sauce and beef

(5) Leftovers

Two of the meals were slow cooked, therefore, after prep time, it pretty much cooked on it’s own without much help from me. I labeled these as fast meals because once you add them to the slow cooker, you are set. Slow cooked meals are easy to throw in on low temperature and cook while you are at work, running errands, blogging (LOL), etc.!

All of the beef listed above is lean and purchased from a local butcher.

Monday Day #1 Beef Tacos and Nachos

Tuesday, Day #2 Slow Cooked Beef Stew

Wednesday Day #3 Slow Cooked Roast Beef

Thursday, Day #4 Spaghetti w/ Four Cheese Sauce and Beef

Friday, Day #5 Leftovers

So here are a few tips from the meals prepared above:

  • For the beef stew, I always brown my beef first in a skillet on the stove before making the stew. It makes the meat more tender.
  • The pot roast I purchased came pre-seasoned and brined from a local market here called Schnucks. You can purchase a pot roast in a bag that is already seasoned from the store butcher or in the meat department.
  • Also for the beef stew, I always use Mrs. Wylers Homestyle Beef Stew. My mom actually used to use it too. It’s wonderful, and you can also add your own ingredients to it to make it your own. I add potatoes, corn, and sometimes peas.
  • Add noodles to the beef stew to make it even more heartier.
  • For leftovers for the week, you can take the leftover roast beef and make sandwiches with plenty of fixings!

Each item above in the menu plan is less than 400 calories per serving as well!

So now, I must plan next week’s menu plan. If you have any ideas or suggestions, let me know!


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So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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