with love, c.p

  • One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

    Last week I posted my Crockpot Gumbo Recipe, this week I’m making Jambalaya! Similar but not the same. Gumbo is a soupy stew often served with rice, while jambalaya is a rice-based dish where the rice is cooked in the… Continue reading

    One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

    “Atomic Habits” by James Clear – Summary Core Idea:Small habits, when repeated consistently over time, lead to remarkable results. Lasting change comes from building a system of habits—not from setting goals. Key Concepts: The 4 Laws of Behavior Change: To build a… Continue reading

    Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • Top Rated Restaurants in Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh offers a vibrant lunch/dinner scene with a mix of classic comfort foods, innovative eateries, and cultural flavors. Here are some top spots to consider: Honorable Mentions: Two places I ate that were not on this list: Pittsburgh has a diverse… Continue reading

    Top Rated Restaurants in Pittsburgh
  • Things to do in Pittsburgh, PA

    Pittsburgh offers a great mix of history, culture, nature, and local flavor. Here are top things to do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Cultural & Historical Attractions Iconic Views & Neighborhoods Outdoors & Nature Sports & Entertainment Food & Local Eats Continue reading

    Things to do in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Rewriting My Future

    My daughter and I are a family. We are stable and loving and just enough the way we are. We don’t need anyone else to make us complete. Don’t get me wrong I still value marriage and if someone down… Continue reading

    Rewriting My Future
  • Misunderstood.

    Sometimes the people you want to be part of your story are only meant to be a chapter. I love when book characters are human. As a lover of fantasy novels and series, I don’t particularly mean human, human. Though,… Continue reading

    Misunderstood.
  • Anxiety & Depression

    Anxiety can be described as a feeling of fear, dread and uneasiness. Depression is the persistent sadness and lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It’s involved in your… Continue reading

    Anxiety & Depression
  • Mental Health Awareness Month

    What is Mental Health? Mental health is involved in our social, emotional and psychological well-being. It determines a lot of factors in our life including: how we handle stress, how we interact/relate to others, make everyday choices, feel, act and… Continue reading

    Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Paranoid.

    Paranoid. I took a psychology class last semester and one of the extra credit options was to take a psychoanalysis personality test. Crazy I know, but the results were intriguing. Stages of life: I’m always willing to take tests to… Continue reading

    Paranoid.
  • Things to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

    The truth about fitness and being healthy is that there is no right or wrong way to do it. The fact of the matter is we could all have the same workout plan and eat the same foods and still… Continue reading

    Things to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals