Too hot to cook? Here’s a different twist on an at-home salad bar – a salad bar board. Using different cutting implements for variety and using ingredients for a well-balanced meal, this board will give you a yummy and satisfying summer meal without heating up your kitchen. I used the Mueller Chopper for carrots and […]
Make ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy families, aren’t they? But when you’re not busy and not much else to do? Why in the world would you need to prep freezer meals? Well, here are a few reasons why and four (husband-approved) make ahead freezer meals that have been a big hit in our […]
The absolute cutest raised garden bed with a shelf and wheels and hooks appeared on the Walmart feed and spoke to me. My herbs were saying, “We need this new home!” Walmart seems to have really upped their outdoor game the past couple of years. Each time I see the perfect outdoor seating set or […]
Although it’s on the far side of town, we sometimes enjoy checking out the Pottery Barn Outlet and seeing if they have any deals worth the drive. The Deals Upon entering, there is a prominent sign clearly stating the day’s deals. They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]
Not being a fan of dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener (though that Snuggle smells SO good!) I have been intrigued by all I’ve read about wool dryer balls. I purchased a package of six from Amazon for $20 and here is how it’s going. Reviews and Company Info With over 63,000 almost-five-star ratings I […]
Here are some tips for quick weekend food prep which will save you time the rest of the week. And help to avoid wasting food. Do you remember the adage, “Waste not, want not”? I think my mom used that to mean if you finish your canned peas you will not want that chocolate pudding. […]
If you’re lucky enough to have a True Food Kitchen in your area, you might be familiar with the Vegetarian Chopped Salad which is a popular menu item. It’s delish and this week DF Evon inspired me to make a copycat recipe at home using the template from Blythesblog.com. Here is what I did. Ingredients […]
Welcome to the December Fit Challenge. Did you have a nice weekend? Did it include any goodies? If so, you might want to skip the scale for a few days. Here’s what I do. Weigh Less Often Lots of controversy around the bathroom scale these days. At my age I certainly don’t want to be […]
Have the rich meals, drinks and desserts offered during this season left you craving something a little lighter? How about eggplant “meatballs”? An excess of eggplants from a recent produce box left me scratching my head for a yummy recipe and a way to freeze up extra meals. Skinnytaste to the rescue. Gina’s recipes never […]
What better time than two weeks before Christmas to talk about giving and receiving? Let’s chat, shall we? Because giving and receiving are more than just presents under the tree. Giving Most people probably classify themselves in the “giver” category. Everyone has been a parent, a child of an aging parent, an employee, a manager. […]