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Porch Decor for Fall

Today’s post is all about my porch decor for fall.

I love decorating my porch for fall! I have always enjoyed decorating for the seasons, and this is one of my favorite times to do it. I have found adding some fall colors with mums, marigolds, and pumpkins embraces the oncoming season. I also like to bring out the reds and oranges of the leaves with a few large leaf arrangements.

Seasonal decorating is a fun way to add some spice to your home. It’s also a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

I am a sucker for all things pumpkins, so when I saw these adorable pumpkins at Marshalls, I had to grab them. I think they complement my bed swing well.

Pumpkins

Pumpkins are one of the most affordable decorations you can use in your outdoor space. They come in all shapes and sizes, so finding one that fits your decor will be easy. If you want something more unique than the typical round pumpkin, try an oblong shape or even a mini gourd!

Mums

Mums are another great way to add color to your porch bed swing for fall! You can plant them in pots on your porch railing or place them in decorative baskets next to your swing.

I have a porch swing that my husband and son made for me a few years ago (check out the DIY). It’s very special to me. I try not to cover it up with too many items, but I like adding some fall touches, such as these pumpkins and throw. I also have a few pumpkins on the front porch, and some fall decorations. I love to decorate for the holidays, so I like to add some touches that will last all season long.

What do you think? Do you love the idea as I do? Are you looking forward to fall and all of the activities it has to offer? I think my favorite part of fall is decorating my porch. I love creating unique ways to decorate it so that it’s not the same old porch from year to year. What are some of your favorite aspects of fall, and what are you planning on doing during this wonderful time of year? Be Well-Omniley

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Tasty Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe-Make this tonight!

This slow cooker beef stew recipe is the perfect dish to make when you’re craving a hearty, warm meal. It comes together quickly in the morning and cooks all day while you’re away, so it’s ready for dinner when you get home.

This spicy beef & potato stew recipe is a great meal for those cold winter nights when you need something to warm your belly and make you feel like everything will be alright. It’s easy to make and can be made in a crock pot or instant pot. The best part about this recipe is that it’s packed full of good stuff for your body (protein, vitamins), but also tastes amazing!

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I took this classy beef stew recipe to the next level by adding a little wine for flavor and my favorite “Hot Chili Peppers.” Honestly, as I get older, I love spicy stuff more and more. Can’t you just picture yourself with a bowl of this stew this weekend on the sofa watching Lifetime or Little House on the Prairie?

Be sure to leave me a comment below if you try the recipe. As always, thank you for your support. Be Well-Omniley

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Spicy Beef and Potato Stew Recipe

Author: Belle Omniley
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 8 1x

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Crockpot Spicy Beef & Potato Stew: the best, quick, easy, and cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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2 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed and cubed
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2–4 carrots, chopped
2–3 pound tri-color/mixed baby potatoes, halved
4 jarred hot chili peppers, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups beef broth
2 cups red wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 can (14 ounce) white beans, drained
2 cups kale

Instructions

1. Combine the beef, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, chili peppers, flour, and a large pinch of both salt and pepper. In your crockpot. Toss to combine. Add the broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Season again with salt and pepper.

2. Set crockpot to low for 6-8 hours. Add in beans and kale and let cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

3. Serve with parmesan crisps or crusty french bread.

Notes

Combine the beef, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, chili peppers, flour, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. In your crockpot. Toss to combine. Add the broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Season again with salt and pepper.

Set the instant pot for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, set the oven on broil @ 500 degrees, Once the instant pot is finished, move the contents to an oven-safe pot, add beans and kale, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes; stir occasionally.

Serve with parmesan crisps or crusty french bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 0 hours
Cook Time: 6 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 548
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 695
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 44
Fiber: 7
Protein: 57
Cholesterol: 150

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Spicy Beef and Potato Stew Recipe

Author: Belle Omniley
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 8 1x

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Description

Crockpot Spicy Beef & Potato Stew: the best, quick, easy, and cozy dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed and cubed
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2–4 carrots, chopped
2–3 pound tri-color/mixed baby potatoes, halved
4 jarred hot chili peppers, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups beef broth
2 cups red wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 can (14 ounce) white beans, drained
2 cups kale

Instructions

1. Combine the beef, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, chili peppers, flour, and a large pinch of both salt and pepper. In your crockpot. Toss to combine. Add the broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Season again with salt and pepper.

2. Set crockpot to low for 6-8 hours. Add in beans and kale and let cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

3. Serve with parmesan crisps or crusty french bread.

Notes

Combine the beef, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, chili peppers, flour, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. In your crockpot. Toss to combine. Add the broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Season again with salt and pepper.

Set the instant pot for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, set the oven on broil @ 500 degrees, Once the instant pot is finished, move the contents to an oven-safe pot, add beans and kale, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes; stir occasionally.

Serve with parmesan crisps or crusty french bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 0 hours
Cook Time: 6 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 548
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 695
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 44
Fiber: 7
Protein: 57
Cholesterol: 150

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A Beautiful Table Setting For Your Autumn Dinner

Sharing my first fall tablescape of the year. for our first autumn dinner. I will change it to my traditional pottery collection salad plates closer to Thanksgiving. I also added some seasonal fruit to our tablescape this year, including Barlett pears and black grapes. I will never avoid blue and white, but I love natural tones more and more. So I decided to add wood pumpkins for a great contrast.

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Not quite in the fall mood yet? Check out my PUMPKIN BREAD recipe, which will surely get you into pumpkin season. As always, Thank you for stopping by my page. Be sure to follow me on all my social media handles. Be Well.

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The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever

This is the only lobster tail recipe you will ever need, and it is super easy. The meat is super tender and juicy. Dunk it in the special lemon butter sauce, and you’re in heaven. We love using live Main Lobster tails that we get from our local fish market anytime we cook lobster.

LOBSTER TAIL TOPPED WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

lobster tail recipe

FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I don’t eat seafood, and no, I’m not allergic. Nonetheless, I can cook it up.

When I think of lobsters, I typically use them only to reserve them for special occasions, but now that I have this recipe down the pack, we cook them all the time. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare this feast at home and less than eating it at a fine restaurant.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO COOK LOBSTER TAILS

Boiled: For the easiest and simplest way to cook lobster, boiling is the way to go. Boil water in a large pot, and the lobster tails soak in and boil for minutes. Sometimes the lobster is not quite as tasty, though, and doesn’t have that rich buttery herb flavor attached to it compared to other ways of cooking.
Grilled: If you love to grill, this is for you! Simply add the lobster tails to your grill and let the heat cook the tails evenly and quickly.
Broiled: This is my go-to way. It is quick, easy, and simple broiled on high heat and up close to the top of the over. This makes a tender lobster tail every time.
Baked: Very similar to broiling except under average heat and extra cooking time.

PREPARING THE BEST LOBSTER TAILS EVER

I used a combination of boiling and broiling for our tails.

For this recipe, I used lemons from Europe, and they made a great citrus addition to the flavor profile. I love how fragrant these lemons are, you guys. The scent permeated the whole house when I received them and opened the container.

This recipe is inspired by my BBQ Salmon, and my son and husband absolutely love it.

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Yield: 2

The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever!

Learn how to make the BEST lobster tails that are tender, succulent, and have the perfect amount of garlic lemon butter sauce. You can make these elegant and classy lobster tails in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 lobsters/lobster tails 4-5 oz each
1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, very finely chopped, plus more for garnish
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
3 lemons
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided

Instructions

Parboil lobster(s) or lobster tail (s) in boiling water that has already been seasoned with salt and old bay seasoning for 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and place in an ice bath immediately.

Preheat the oven to broil.

In a small bowl, stir together parsley, garlic cloves, mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil, and add the juice of 1 squeezed lemon.

Place the butterflied lobster(s) on a baking sheet and top with the marinade. Add cut butter to lobster tails.

Cook for 3-4 minutes, basting occasionally. (check temperature to make sure it registers 145 degrees.

Remove immediately and top with parsley and lemon butter sauce.

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Nutrition Information:

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2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 513Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 1097mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 38g

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Easy Pumpkin Bread-Belle Omniley

Fall will soon be here and the first thing on my mind is all the great fall foods. Some foods just taste extra special during the fall and winter time. Maybe it’s the weather or the holiday season; I’m not sure. Today I’m sharing one of my faves!

PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE

The perfect fall treat, I honestly can eat pumpkin bread every morning. Paired with a delicious cup of coffee and tea, I’m in heaven. I finally tried Starbucks’ Pumpkin Bread for the first time last year and tried to replicate the recipe and it was a HUGE success.

How to Make Pumpkin Bread

Begin by sifting together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice together in one bowl.

In another bowl mix together, pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and oil. Be sure to mix well.

It would be best if you used pumpkin puree; NOT pumpkin pie filling.

Pumpkin Puree vs Pumpkin Pie Mix

One of the main differences in puree is that it is only pumpkin as opposed to pumpkin pie mix it has been sweetened and flavored.

Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently. Add mixture to greased 9×5 loaf pan.

Top with pumpkin seeds if you want to be like Starbucks. Pop in the oven and cook for 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool completely before slicing.

This is a wonderful recipe to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Pumpkin Bread

This homemade pumpkin bread recipe aka Starbucks copycat pumpkin bread is super moist and easy to make. It has a super moist texture from the oil and d eggs. It's really the best pumpkin bread and simple to make! #pumpkinbread #easypumpkinbread #moistpumpkinbread

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time1 hr 10 mins

Total Time1 hr 30 mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 15

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Belle Omniley

Equipment

1 Loaf pan
Baker's Joy Baking Spray with Flour

Ingredients

1 ½ c All-purpose flour
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
½ c white sugar
¾ c brown sugar
3 eggs
½ c canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ c pepitas optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degree. Spray 9 x 5 loaf pan with Baking No-Stick Spray.
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside
In medium bowl combine the pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Gentle fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Pour mixture into loaf pan and top with pepitas (optional).
Cook for 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely before slicing.

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Easy DIY Orchid Arrangement

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DIY Orchid Floral Arrangement

Love a beautiful floral arrangement, but not the price tag that comes with it. I've seen some arrangements that cost almost $500.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Materials

Shell Planter (or planter of choice)
1-2 orchids real/fake
1 staghorn fern or bird's nest fern real/fake
Coco Basket Liner, round
Potting Soil

Tools

Scissors
Hand shovel

Instructions

Cut coco basket liner to the shape of the planter.
Add a layer of potting soil for the base
Remove plants from the container and plant them in a container. Cover with soil. Note: if you are using fake plants break them carefully from the original container unless they will fit flush in your new planter.
Lastly, cover with Spanish moss, and voila.

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Lunches You Can Meal Prep Any Day

Have you ever meal prepped? Now, this everything is back to normal and I’m traveling I started back my meal prep. This works perfectly for my same-day turnaround trips. This is not only convenient, but it helps me easily make sensible eating choices when I’m on the go.

So today I’m sharing a few of my go-to, almost no-cook recipes for my bento box.

Meal Prep Containers

First off, I am not a huge veggie person so I try to make sure my meals are as balanced as possible. I like to have a hearty protein, some carbs unless I’m detoxing, and some form of vegetables.

Disclaimer: I tend to generally follow a low carbohydrate diet; I have found over the years that’s what works best for me.

1. Ham & Cheese Wraps.

Paired with a vegetable and fruit.

2. PB & J Sandwich

Paired with vegetables and fruit.

Chicken Thighs (Skinless) and Rice.

Paired with your favorite vegetables.

4. Chicken Quesadilla with Low Carb Tortilla.

Paired with vegetables and fruit.

5. Tuna over Lettuce or on Wrap.

Paired with vegetable and fruit of choice

I usually prepare 2-3 days at a time. It works better for me; especially since I usually have a full home office day once a week and it gives me time to prepare meals for the next few days.

I hope this gives you some inspiration to start meal prepping if you desire. Whether it’s for weight loss or sheer convenience it is definitely a time saver.

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Top 5 Cleaning Products

Hey y’all, I hope everyone is doing well. Have you ever got a product and were so pleased with the results. Nowadays, it’s unfortunate, but many products never hold up to their claims. Today I’m sharing…

My Top 5 Cleaning Products

Before we get into these products, let me first disclose that these are not clean/organic products. Also, I always recommend wearing protective gloves and testing an inconspicuous spot when using any new cleaner.

First up is Trivona Granite Sealer & Protectant. Just when I was at the point of a mental breakdown due to the new countertop material, I found this product, and it is amazing. We use it daily on our quartzite to keep it sealed and protected. Quartzite is natural and is such a porous material it absorbs anything.

Dawn Powerwash has so many uses at my home. From dishwashing to baseboards to outside on the grills. This is a power-packed cleaner and is not as harsh as some heavy-duty cleaners tend to be. I love that they have refills available, which helps with the cost savings. We have one at each sink area and outside by the grills at all times.

Krud Kutter Cleaner and Degreaser. I have been using this product going on 6 years. This is a game changer if you have dogs that drool onto your walls and baseboards. This is available in a few forms ranging from concentrated to outdoor usage.

Long’s Toilet Ring Remover. I have been using this since I got married, so going on 20 years. I learned about this product from my mother-in-law. When I say a miracle in a bottle. This stuff does not disappoint and does not take a lot of arm work either. The key is to make sure you lower the water below the ring you are trying to remove and make sure you use the special applicator brush. I recommend using this product in moderation. I am not sure what or how it works, but it does. I always buy in bulk when I’m back home, and now I can order off Amazon. This is a must-try product!!!

Last but certainly not least, there is Pledge Restoring Wood Oil. I found this a few months ago, thanks to my husband. He was polishing his wainscotting and said you really should try this…of course, I didn’t at first. I later tested it out and soon ordered my own supply. I use this on all the woodwork in our home, along with our furniture. It not only gives it an amazing shine, but it helps repel dust. This is super helpful because it cuts down my dusting time.

I use these products at least once a week.

I also share below some additional go-to products I keep stocked at home.

If I could only choose one of my top 5, it would definitely be the Long’s Toilet Ring Remover. I hate cleaning toilets, and this stuff makes it a breeze. Be sure to let me know if you use any of these products or decide to try one. Be Well. Omniley

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LOBSTER TAIL TOPPED WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

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1. Ham & Cheese Wraps.

2. PB & J Sandwich

Chicken Thighs (Skinless) and Rice.

4. Chicken Quesadilla with Low Carb Tortilla.

5. Tuna over Lettuce or on Wrap.

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