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Nothing tugs at your heart more than small gestures by your husband.  Some years back, my husband surprised me with this delicious Wasabi-Pea Crusted Salmon dinner.  I was truly impressed with this creative dish! You would think wasabi peas would be very hot but actually when cooked, they are not. They add the most perfect delicious crunch to the dish. I would have never guessed how LITTLE time or effort my husband has had actually put into this dish. Not only is it an extremely healthy low carb dish, it is done in about 20 minutes. This has become a staple meal in our house, and one which I would consider a go-to for a Lenten meal or even dinner guests.

Download the FREE recipe here and give it a whirl! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

Wasabi Crusted Salmon with Red Cabbage_Sugar Snap Peas

hrifting is not always done out of necessity. In fact, I bet many of your friends are thrifters and you don’t even know it!  I went through most of my whole adult life completely clueless that these stores even existed.  I wonder now how I could have even survived shopping retail sales. I cringe even thinking about it!  The prices were still 100% more of than the thrifted version. I remember the day my husband paid $50 for two “common brand” outfits for my then one-year old daughter, Amani. I purchased over 10 of the same brand, in gently used condition for $2.50 each – some still had the tags! Why would we ever again go to that store? The fact is, no matter what your income, every little thing adds up!

t’s one of my favorite times of year and I was excited to take make these special shabby chic bonnets for my toddler, Amani and my baby, Evangeline.  It brings such joy to my heart to be able to create special, one of a kind items for my little girls. These bonnets also make amazing photo props.  My girls wear their hats around running errands and I am constantly stopped and asked where I get them from.  While most places charge $50 for these, you can make them yourself in no time at all for about $5 considering everything you will purchase can be used for multiple projects. Check out my 7 minute YouTube video @ But Olive U More to watch me make them step by step, or continue reading for my free pattern and downloadable instructions!