When was the last time you truly and purposefully did a good deed? For me lately, I have gotten obsessed with myself, my likes, my dislikes, my hobbies, my house, my life, my problems, and my family. The list literally could go on and on. In life, I know nothing is perfect but for a perfectionist this is truly somewhat of an undertaking to tell your self and actually believe it. As I chuckle at myself and sort through my partially OCD/Type A personality, maybe some of you can relate, I go back to thinking about how fortunate I really am, how my problems could be way worse, and I tell myself gosh you can be one greedy unaware lil fella. It hit me last week in a rain storm as I drove down the highway thinking about everything but... Read more

Late summer, in many parts of the country, isn't just about back-to-school, football, and shopping for fall clothes. It's also about chili festivals and vying for bragging rights to the best chili recipe ever. YoLadies readers are fortunate to be in on the secret for the chili recipe that can truly be considered the best ever. Honest. This recipe doesn't rank high on the healthy meter, but if you're watching fat content or just don't eat red meat, ground turkey can be used in place of ground beef. This recipe will feed four to six people. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey 1 can of red beans 5 cloves garlic 1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Mexene Chili Seasoning 1 cup diced tomatoes water 2 tbsp Masa flour Brown the ground beef or turkey in... Read more

Have an urge for Mex-inspired food that doesn't make you feel like you've gained a ton after eating it? Here's something even better - not only is it fresh and light-weight, it's home made and easy. This version is for two - just adjust the portions according to how many mouths you're feeding. Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts 2 cups uncooked rice 2 cups water 1 can of red beans 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro 1 lime 1 bottle of Mojo Criollo Marinade (available at virtually any market) Wash the chicken breasts, and then marinate in just enough of the Mojo Criollo Marinade to cover the breasts for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best. Set the chicken breasts in marinade out to come to room temp. In the meantime, start the rice. Combine the rice and the water in... Read more

This bean salad is fab - easy, quick, and adaptable. I love Goya products, and grabbed four cans of different beans - Kidney beans, Cannelini, Black beans, and white beans. After researching several different recipes for bean salad, this is what I came up with. It is so tasty, and got great reviews from more than a few friends. Ingredients: 1 can of black beans 1 can of white beans 1 can of kidney beans 1 can of cannelini beans 1 small package of frozen lima beans 1 can of sweet corn, drained 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tbsp thyme 2 tbsp peanut oil 1/4 tsp Mongolian fire oil (or another hot sauce) 1/2 tsp sugar Drain beans, and rinse in a colander to remove excess oil. Mix beans with all... Read more

Group B Srep International is sponsoring this annual awareness month per the US National Health Observance Calendar. Group B strep (GBS) is a big deal! Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS, the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GBS can also infect babies during pregnancy and the first few months of life. Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but, for those who do, the results can be devastating. GBS can cause babies to be miscarried, stillborn, born prematurely, become very sick, have lifelong handicaps, or die. Fortunately there are ways to help protect babies from Group B Strep. The GBSI website contains resources for you to learn more about GBS and to help prevent its devastating effects. Check out their site today... Read more