Dont Stop Being Successful!

So many times in everyday life we get so overwhelmed with everything. Between having bills to pay, work to do, being successful, being happy and the added holidays approaching we tend to get stressed out. The key is to keep on working on things that make you happy and prioritize Some days you will not be able to get everything done but it will still be there later. So try not to get everything done all at once. Trying so hard can be so frustrating and you may just want to give up.

When you get frustrated and start to lose faith remember this... Most people quit when they are just about to succeed. So whatever it is you are working on don't give up. Most successful people are those who keep raising the bar even higher and do not stop till they reach the top... and still look to do better. Sometimes its easier to make small goals that lead you to that larger goal. That way you are appreciative of each small goal you make leading you to something even better, instead of focusing on how you haven't accomplished the larger goal yet. Keep striving and you will succeed, just take it one day at a time.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Here's a Yummy Treat for The Season:

Pumpkin Pie Recipe:
(Makes 2 pies)

What you need:

• 1 (6 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/4cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 pre-made pie crust
• whipped cream, for topping

What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. place empty pie crust into over 15 minutes
3. For the filling, in a large bowl beat cream cheese and pumpkin with a hand mixer.
4. Add all other ingredients and beat until well mixed.
5. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for an hour or until centers are set.
6. Let cool and serve with whipped cream on top.

For more fun recipes check out recipes in the book "Good Cooking For Bad Girls"
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Jambalaya Recipe

Here's a quick and easy Recipe for Jambalaya

What you need:
2cups rice
1 lb smoked sausage cut into 2in circles
1 small chicken breast
1/2 onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp creole seasoning
1/2 tsp celery salt

What you do:
1.Cook rice with 2 cups water

2.Heat oil over med/high heat, saute' onions and pepper until tender, add sausage and continue cooking 5 mins stirring occasionally.

3.Cook chicken in a small pan until done, chop into 2in cubes and add to sausage mixture.

4 .Add creole seasoning, celery salt and pepper.

5.Mix pepper mixture with rice and serve.

For more fun recipes check out my book "Good Cooking For Bad Girls" by Tori Bradley

Its all about YOU

Lately I have noticed people complaining about being single or being lonely. I want to give them some good advice. Don't depend on someone else for your happiness. Sure we all enjoy companionship and having someone there for you. However you must make yourself happy before you can make someone else happy.

Don't look for someone that completes you but someone who enhances the person you already are. Heck if you are that lonely get a pet. In reality someone who is happy is much more attractive. Think about it, would you rather hang out with Eeyore or Tigger (if you are familiar with Winnie the Pooh)? Personally I would not want to be around someone who is constantly negative all the time. Sure we all have our bad days but there is always a way to pull through them.

Find something that makes you happy and pursue it with full force. When you set your sights on your goals and dreams it gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Find what makes you tick. It could be anything that makes you happy. Think about a career change, losing weight, eating right, playing a sport, picking up a hobby you have always wanted to do, dancing, moving to another home, redecorating, building your own business.. whatever works for you. Then stop making excuses and start making a plan!  When you find something you love, love will find you!

"Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant you own garden and decorate your soul....!"

- Unknown