The feeling of being overwhelmed is something that kind of creeps up on us very slowly, then hits like a ton of bricks. It often starts subtle making us feel rushed. Then once we’re pushed out of our comfort zones we start losing control bit by bit. We then lose sight of what we are trying to do and most importantly we end up struggling with what we need to get done.  As a result, we become negative and start complaining and blaming everyone and everything, but ourselves. It can often leave us feeling stressed and depressed at times. When you find yourself feeling like you can’t handle or cope with circumstances give one of these coping methods a try.

This past Friday my husband and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary. We spent the day together and visited three different places. We had a lot of fun and got to see more of what Kansas City has to offer. Our first stop was Succotash for breakfast before heading to the Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. We ended the day by checking out the First Friday event in the Crossroads District of downtown Kansas City.

This dish is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy while being a light dish that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. It is a quick and easy recipe that only uses a few ingredients from your pantry and refrigerator. By simply swapping out regular white angel hair pasta with whole grain or whole wheat pasta which includes the nutritious layers of the grain that add heart-healthy fiber to your dish. It’s one of my go-to recipes when I’m looking for something easy, healthy, and filling. It’s hearty enough that you can just eat it on its own or be paired with a side salad and garlic bread. So if you’re stumped on what to have for dinner tonight give this Spicy Grape Tomato Pasta a try. In less than 20 minutes you can have a healthy and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.