A menstrual product fundraiser with the Utah food bank because we believe they are a necessity not a luxury! Millions of women in the U.S suffer isolation, infection, and missed opportunities because they are unable to afford tampons and pads. Yet these women cannot use SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid benefits to purchase menstrual products. Moreover, 30 states including Utah tax tampons as a luxury good. The consequences are heartbreaking: 23% of U.S. students struggle to afford period products. Nearly one in five American girls have missed school due to period poverty. In one study, two-thirds of low-income women couldn’t afford menstrual products. 36% missed work each month as a result. At SisterGoods, we believe menstrual products are a necessity, not a luxury. We are partnering with the Utah Food Bank to offer menstrual products at their pantries. Your donation will help us fight period poverty – and give Utah women more opportunities to learn, work, and thrive. Collatoral material for you to use at events and fundraisers: A menstrual product fundraiser with the Utah Food bank because we consider…
Read More...For the kids: Food drive and Scavenger hunt
SisterGoods
My amazing friend Emily McCormick has been working tirelessly to get rid of the tampon tax in Utah. She has given us some great information to contact our legislators to tell them we care about this and we want change. Drives and fundraisers are needed and helpful but reaching out and supporting policy can be even more important. Please see sample letter below that you can easily use to email or refer to in a call. HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR—The Utah legislature is in session and there is a bill to eliminate the tax on menstrual products (HB 0204). We need your help contacting your Representatives and Senators to get this passed! You don’t need to be an expert in order to reach out to legislators. They represent YOU! You just need to care enough to raise awareness. TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH LEGISLATORS: *Let them know you are a constituent (live in their district). Because they represent YOU, they are accountable for caring for the things important to you. *Be brief. Whether writing, calling or visiting—keep it short and to…
Read More...Service Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Mantra
New England Style Clambake
As always, I didn’t go by the book or any recipe for my clam bake. All of the ingredients are supposed to go in one pot and cook together but I really wanted the Traeger touch and a lot of flavor on all of the delicious seafood. This dinner is not just about food it is an experience and a labor of love. Add or subtract anything you like and make it your own. Here is what I did and the key… GARLIC BUTTER! Potatoes and Corn on the cob boiled in the wine, seafood stock, butter, and garlic mixture then put on the grill for 5-10 minutes to crisp up. Lobster tail (all seafood from Costco)on the grill for 15 minutes then brushed with garlic butter. Crab left chilled with drawn butter, cocktail sauce, and tarter sauce on the table. Tiger Shrimp brushed with garlic butter and chili lime seasoning from Trader Joes and grilled until pink (don’t overcook). Clams and muscles – both were put in a casserole dish with butter, wine, lemon juice, and garlic. Grill until…
Read More...Life at my “Traeger” Summer Table
Link to Summer Table Recipe Book: Summer_Table
Read More...Studio 5 Popcorn Segment with recipes
Buffalo Blue Cheese Popcorn 1 bag microwaveable popcorn, preferably organic 3 TB butter 3 TB buffalo hot sauce Kosher salt to taste Melt butter and hot sauce together and pour over popcorn. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles, chopped celery, and carrots Chili Lime Popcorn 1 bag popcorn 3 TB butter 1 TB Chili Powder Zest of 2 limes Kosher salt Melt butter and combine all ingredients. Parmesan and Thyme Popcorn Croutons (good for soup or salads) 1 bag popcorn 3 TB butter 1/2 C shredded Parmesan 1 tsp dried thyme Kosher salt On a cookie sheet, lay out popcorn. Sprinkle with butter, cheese, thyme, and a salt. Warm through in the oven until heated through and mix. White Chocolate Easter Popcorn 1 bag microwave popcorn 1 bag white chocolate chips Easter, spring candy Colored sprinkles Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Add melted chocolate, sprinkles, and candy to popcorn and stir until combined. Caramel Popcorn Sundae Top your favorite ice cream with hot fudge and caramel popcorn (with nuts).
Read More...Scrambled Eggs with Lox and Sautéed Asparagus
On our flight home from Dubai, Air France served the most delicious appetizer. This is my take, brunch style, or you could serve on toast with cream cheese! Soft scrambled eggs Lox Sautéed asparagus Red Wine Vinaigrette (use mostly onions) S&P Vinaigrette- 2 parts red wine vinegar, 1 part oil, dash of sugar, tons of chopped red onion, S&P (refrigerate overnight for best onions)
Read More...Cottage Cheese and Avocado Toast
If you’re not lucky enough to live by @theproteinfoundry (amazing! 🙌🏻) you can try and knock off one of my favorite toasts for lunch tomorrow. Because sometimes lunch for a mom can be so boring!! Dave’s Killer Bread Cottage cheese Avocado, sliced Lemon juice Olive oil, drizzle Red pepper flakes Kosher salt Chia seeds
Read More...