{RECIPE} 10 Ideas for Tasty Turkey Leftovers

After Turkey Day, we always seem to have leftovers. LOTS of leftovers. Are you the same? Check out these 10 Turkey Leftover Recipes if so!

Thanksgiving Leftover Salad via The Craving Chronicles

Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce via Closet Cooking

Turkey Pot Pie via Bonnie Stern / National Post

Turkey and Guacamole Quesadillas via Karyn's Kitchen

Turkey Tettrazini via My Recipes

Turkey Cobb Salad via Martha Stewart

Crock Pot Taco Chili via Redsie

Turkey Minestrone Soup via Paula Deen

Turkey Pizza via Better Recipes

Chicken and Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups via iVillage

YUM!!!
xx Well to Do

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{RECIPE} Weeknight Pasta

Since my husband works in the restaurant industry he is away most nights. And most days. Which means the kids and I have candlelit dinners consisting of a toddler's palate. After one too many star-shaped sandwiches, I recently decided I should start making myself something a little more "advanced." 

My friend Kate told me about a great website called Find Your Glow where I found a recipe for "Weeknight Pasta" and gave it a try. It was a cinch to make and tasted delicious! A perfect go-to pasta for sure. Here are the ingredients:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups pasta

2 slices bacon, chopped

½ onion or shallot, chopped

3-4 garlic cloves, chopped

10 cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 bunch kale, beet greens, escarole or swiss chard

Sea salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes

Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

I took two photos of the ingredients cooking, but unfortunately didn't snap a finished product pic because, well, motherhood called.

Doesn't it look T A S T Y? Be sure to visit Find Your Glow for step-by-step directions!

xx Well-to-Do

{RECIPE} French Toast Muffins

My kids love breakfast.  So much so that we often have it for dinner.  Like... a lot.  In need of some new inspiration, I logged onto Pinterest this afternoon and saw a pin for French Toast Muffins by my friend Scarlett.  After seeing that I already had all of the ingredients in my cupboard, I decided to make them tonight to complement the kids' "cheesy eggs." 

Let me tell you, these muffins are amazing.  Ahhhmazing!!!   And the ingredient list is so simple.  See for yourself...

1/3 c. butter, melted

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg (preferably room temperature)

1 1/2 c. AP flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 c. milk

Topping

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 tsp. cinnamon

Here's what my muffins looked like from start to finish.

Head over to Velvet Lava Cafe {the muffin genius} for set-by-step directions.  Bon appetit!

xx Well-to-Do

Top image via Velvet Lava Cafe

{DIY} HalloWINE

One of the coolest ways we can think of to creatively reuse our favorite fall staple — the fabulous orange squash — is to make pumpkin wine. It’s easier than you think — only requires 6 ingredients! So roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a little messy.  The delicious drink can be made dry or sweet depending on your palate and extra ingredients such as ginger and cinnamon sticks can be added for a dash of warm spiciness. 

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For step-by-step directions, head over to the Ladies with Bottle blog. This is a great use for any extra pumpkins you have lying around.

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What a unique treat to enjoy later in the month — perhaps at Thanksgiving with family and friends!

xx Well-to-Do

Top image via Pinterest

Organic Halloween Treats

Since handing out raisins in my neighborhood totally wouldn't fly, I'll assume the same thing goes for you. But I have some good news: there are plenty of organic treats you can pass out this Halloween that won't get your house egged. Here are three of my favorites...

angell organic candy bars

Crispy Cat organic candy bars

Yummy Earth organic lollipops

Here's to a "healthier" Halloween!

xx Well-to-Do

{31 Days of Going Green} Day 10: Fall Detox {FOOD}

A big welcome to our friend and wellness mentor: Kate Nicholson. She's here this week sharing a simple FALL DETOX plan. Hope you'll follow along! Click HERE for Day 1.
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FOOD {or lack of} is what usually comes to mind when mentioning the term “detox."  

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If you’ve been to a farmers’ market lately then you cannot help but be in awe of the beautiful abundance this time of year! As a nature-lovin’ nutritionist, a fall farmers’ market is almost more exciting than Christmas morning to me {I know, I’m a dork}.  

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Even though my body is craving balance and simplicity there is nothing in me that wants to miss out on all this amazing food in order to juice for five days straight!  My idea of a fall detox is more about nourishing than eliminating.  

However, if your idea of fall involves downing daily pumpkin lattes then I certainly recommend a little restraint.  In general, just take a break from processed, high-sugar foods and drinks and stay as whole, or close to the source, as possible when choosing food.  

To curb that sweet tooth and aid your body’s detoxification try focusing on these foods this week and see how you feel.

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APPLES

Apples are everywhere right now so trust that nature intended for you to eat a lot of them this time of year! They naturally cool late summer’s excessive heat in the body which can cause dry skin, rashes, allergies, constipation, gas and bloating (not fun!)

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WATERMELON

Watermelon is another cooling food that also hydrates like crazy. Its diuretic properties help to eliminate excess toxins that accumulated over summer.

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POMEGRANATE

Pomegranates are fun little fruits that balance both blood and lymph and are full of anti-oxidants.  All of these features will help keep your immune system strong and the sniffles at bay. 

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ROOT VEGGIES

Sweet potatoes, turnips and carrots all grow down into the ground and therefore when consumed they tend to stir the same grounding energy into our bodies. Get your mind focused and your body grounded with naturally sweet fall veggies.

Check back in tomorrow for Day 3 of Kate's FALL DETOX.
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Kate Nicholson is a mom to a 3-year old fairy princess, massage therapist, yoga teacher and holistic nutrition counselor. When she’s not sneaking kale into her daughter’s smoothies or jogging with crazy black lab she is usually found coaching other young moms into getting their body, their life and their mojo back!  Kate is available for coaching and consultation by phone or Skype.  www.KateNicholsonWellness.com  
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Craving more green goodness? Then look no further than the rest of WelltoDo's {31 Days of Going Green} series!

Looking for some simple artwork? Want to decorate for fall/Halloween, but don't have a lot of time? Go see Creative Kristi — she has everything you'll need to accessorize your mantelpiece, wall or gifts for free!

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{31 Days of Going Green} Day 9: Fall Detox

A big welcome to our friend and wellness mentor: Kate Nicholson. She's here {for a whole week!} sharing a simple FALL DETOX plan. Hope you'll follow along!

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Did you get inspired to try a version spring detox last May only to have a summer fling with your iced coffee and take a vacation from your yoga mat?  

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Does this current shift of season from summer to fall whisper {or yell} for your attention, begging you to clean up your act and get healthy again?  If so, then, good!  Welcome to Life!  You are paying attention to your highly intelligent bod.  And no one manages to live in perfect balance all the time. Instead, life happens. 

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Nature is constantly changing and we are always falling in and out of balance.  This week I am here to share some simple ways to make a smooth, healthy transition into my favorite season of the year — fall!  

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Kate Nicholson is a mom to a 3-year old fairy princess, massage therapist, yoga teacher and holistic nutrition counselor. When she’s not sneaking kale into her daughter’s smoothies or jogging with crazy black lab she is usually found coaching other young moms into getting their body, their life and their mojo back!  Kate is available for coaching by phone or Skype.  www.KateNicholsonWellness.com  

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Craving more green goodness? Then look no further than the rest of WelltoDo's {31 Days of Going Green} series!

Looking for some simple artwork? Want to decorate for fall/Halloween, but don't have a lot of time? Go see Creative Kristi — she has everything you'll need to accessorize your mantelpiece, wall or gifts for free!

Wait, there's more? Yes, 600+ additional themes here!

{MEALICIOUS} Pumpkin Roll

Since overdosing on pumpkin chip cookies last week, we needed to find a new recipe for our pumpkin addiction. Check out this delicious-looking pumpkin roll from Recipedose. For ingredients and instructions, please visit Recipedose here. 

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Bon appetit!

xx WelltoDo