There's nothing worse that spending an hour laboring over a complicated cookie recipe, only to end up with a completely trashed kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice to have your kitchen all clean by the time the timer buzzes for the last batch of those pumpkin chocolate chip cookies? I have a few tips for you!… Continue reading How To Keep The Kitchen Clean While You Bake!
Category: Organization
Turkey Chili {Menu Monday}
Happy Monday! As promised, today I'm bringing you a delicious, spicy and yet slightly creamy recipe for turkey chili. And don't worry - the pinto beans included in the ingredient list are supposed to be in there. It's not a typo. Trust me, they are delicious and are also perfect for any bean-wary chili eaters… Continue reading Turkey Chili {Menu Monday}
How To Save Money On Meat {Menu Monday}
Meat prices are on the rise, there's no question about that. It is really difficult to stick to a grocery budget when you arrive at the meat counter and discover that none of the meat you wanted is on sale! Meat does travel a seasonal sale cycle - ham and turkeys go on sale during… Continue reading How To Save Money On Meat {Menu Monday}
Nail Polish Organization
Nail polish seems to be really popular right now - is it just me? I've always been a fan of polished nails, but Instagram and beauty bloggers have made it a must-have for many of us. If you're like me, the growing supply of Julep, Essie and Vinylux bottles in your bathroom cabinet has you searching… Continue reading Nail Polish Organization
Time Traveling Pumpkin Muffins {Menu Monday}
Food is a big part of my family's life. We ate supper together every night at 5:00 for all of my 17 years at home. We would pass the food around the table, share stories from the day, and usually end up laughing at something that happened to one of us. It was a warm,… Continue reading Time Traveling Pumpkin Muffins {Menu Monday}
Creative Organizing Solutions
Creating functional organization systems always takes a bit of imagination. Every organizing project is different! I tackled a particularly tricky project of organizing the extra decorative items that aren't currently on display in my home. I like to change out the decor in various spots around my house at least once or twice seasonally, so I needed… Continue reading Creative Organizing Solutions
Quick and Spicy Nachos {Menu Monday}
I love a good plate of nachos! I ordered nachos on my first date with Paul, but my love affair with chips and cheese goes back much farther than that. I don't love the price of Velveeta, though. Even a jar of Aldi brand cheese whiz seems a little high to me. Hence I'm always… Continue reading Quick and Spicy Nachos {Menu Monday}
Getting Organized For Baking Season
If my Pinterest feed is any indication, everyone is in fall baking mode! I'm so ready to start baking again - I've tried to keep the oven off as much as possible this summer and have missed baking so much! Before you preheat your oven to 350, take a few minutes to get organized! Here… Continue reading Getting Organized For Baking Season
Menu Monday – sometimes you #fail
I didn't knock it out of the park in the cooking department last week. One night was a total fail...so bad that I ended up eating a PB&J! The week wasn't a total loss - I redeemed myself with some delicious baked goods. 🙂 We were out of granola bars and I wanted something to put… Continue reading Menu Monday – sometimes you #fail
How To Set Up A Homework Station
I'm honored to have another post featured on MattandShari.com! Whether your child attends conventional school or home school, it can be a challenge to get kids to focus on their homework! Why not set up a “station” where they can focus on their work without distraction? I have a few tips to get you and your child… Continue reading How To Set Up A Homework Station
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