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— Kelly Gilbert (@KellyGi47078065) May 6, 2024
Chef John’s Mushroom Veggie Burgers via Food Wishes Video Recipes
You all know I’m all about saving money, but I’m also about flavor. This little gem magically appeared in my inbox today via The Allrecipes Daily Dish email newsletter. I must admit that I’ve struggled to find delicious and economical veggie burger options. I’m sorry, but $16.00 for a multipack of a name I will not mention veggie burgers is getting totally out of hand, not to mention all the added chemicals I could do without.
Mushrooms can be costly, so Chef John recommends buying them when they are priced at B1G1 free. I get them at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden in Niles or Sam’s Club.
At the time of this posting, a 24 oz container of white mushrooms was $4.12. Here is the direct link for Chef John’s Mushroom Veggie Burger. Please leave a comment and let me know if you enjoyed the recipe!
This post appeared first at Food Wishes Video Recipes with Chef John.
PS Scroll past the first video to view this recipe.
Enjoy!
Kelly
Morning Bible Scripture: Proverbs 3:24-26
Good Morning, everyone! I get up an hour or two earlier than my family to plan my day every morning. I always start the day by reading a bit of scripture. This morning, I want to share a passage from the Book of Proverbs. I hope that it brings you peace as it does for me.
Proverbs 3:24-26
24 You can go to bed without fear;
you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
Have a blessed day,
~Kelly
🍋 Lemon Basil Pasta Salad via Plantbasedrd on Instagram
Occasionally, you come across a recipe that makes you get off the couch and see what ingredients you have in the cupboard to make it.
And I mean, make it right now! That is what Catherine Perez did when she created this yummy pasta salad and posted it on Instagram. I bet this would be delicious chilled, too.
Here is the ingredient list:
1 large zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch half moons (try asparagus as an alternative cut on a bias) 8 oz of orecchiette pasta 2-3 cups spinach, roughly chopped 1, 6.5 oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, diced 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 medium red onion, diced 1 medium lemon, fully zested and cut in half 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed 1/4 cup fresh parsley, stems removed 1-2 cloves of garlic, grated (to taste) 3 tbsp pepitas or sunflower seeds 1/4 cup plain unsweetened plant based yogurt 1 tsp yellow miso paste Kosher salt to taste
Be sure to visit her page to find complete instructions and many more recipes, too.
Enjoy,
~Kelly
Kelly’s Simple Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Self-Help Closet & Pantry Illinois

Self-Help Closet & Pantry is here to help.
The Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, Illinois, is a beacon of hope and assistance for community members facing challenging times. This vital institution is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and supporting individuals and families in need. Recognizing the importance of nutrition and basic necessities, the pantry offers a range of services tailored to empower and uplift those it serves.
You must be a resident of Des Plaines or have children who attend Des Plaines public schools. Register for the first time on a Tuesday between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. or Saturday between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. You can visit the Pantry only one time each calendar month.
For further information, please visit the Self-Help Closet & Pantry homepage here.
For additional resources, you can visit our Get Help page.
Peace be with you!
~Kelly
Free Avon Nurtura Replenishing Creme with Any Skincare Purchase!
Quantities are limited, and the offer is valid until Campaign 02 closes on 01/30/2024 at 11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT.
Create an account and enjoy Free Shipping on orders $60+
Place your order by 11:59 PM ET (8:59 PM PT) to count as an order for campaign 2. Orders will ship within two business days.
Kelly Gilbert
Independent Avon Representative
Avon Love is in the Air Sweepstakes
Official Rules:
Love Is in the Air Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
ELIGIBILITY: OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, INCLUDING AUTHORIZED AVON INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Employees (and their immediate families (parent, child, spouse or sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related) of The Avon Company (“Sponsor”), its parent, subsidiaries, affiliated companies and advertising and promotion agencies and fulfillment providers are not eligible to enter or win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this sweepstakes. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The sweepstakes begins at 2:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on January 17, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”).
TO ENTER: During the Sweepstakes Period, visit Avon.com, click on the Sweepstakes link and follow the directions to complete and submit the entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2024. Limit one (1) entry per person/email address. Multiple entries will be void. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means or by any means which subvert the entry process are void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged.
DRAWINGS: Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing on or about February 27, 2024 from all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Potential winners will be notified by email and may be required to execute and return an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and, where lawful, a publicity release within seven (7) days of date of issuance. If such documents are not returned within the specified time period, a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, a potential winner is not in compliance with these rules, or Sponsor is unable to contact the potential winner within a reasonable time period, prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, an alternate winner selected. If a potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, prize may be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian who will be responsible for fulfilling all requirements imposed on winners set forth herein.
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Enter to Win: Avon Love is in the Air Sweepstakes
Good evening! Avon has just posted a new monthly sweepstakes.
Enter to win the Avon Love is in the Air Sweepstakes. 4 winners will be chosen, and prizes are valued at $563. Click here for the full details. No purchase is necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & DC, including authorized independent Avon sales representatives 18 and older. The sweepstakes ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 2/13/24. Void where prohibited.
WINNERS LIST: The winners’ list may be obtained after March 12, 2024, by sending a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Avon Company, 165 Broadway, Digital Marketing, New York, NY 10006, for receipt by April 15, 2024.
Good luck, everyone!
Kelly Gilbert
Independent Avon Representative
Why do I Set Daily Goals? January 11, 2024
Why do I set daily goals, you ask? Daily goal setting feels like I’m incorporating an element of structure into my daily routine. It’s not just about listing tasks; it’s a systematic approach to progressively realizing my dreams. It is my daily roadmap, guiding me through life’s challenges. Each goal is a step closer to my desired destination. So, I embrace the practice of setting daily goals, and I can see how it enhances my journey toward success.
Today’s goals:
- Post my daily goals.
- Give Julio his paperwork.
- Clear desk of paperwork.
- Wash dishes.
- Vacuum the house.
- Make lunch.
- Walk Caleb before I leave for work.
- Wash the floors.
- Open my new garment rack box.
- Take my supplements
Once again, thank you for being my accountability partners,
XXX
Kelly





