I use the weekend to prepare for the coming week - I set up my planner, clean the house, plan and prep the meals, and do the bulk of my blogging. Since I work outside of the home during the week, I've found that setting aside this time on Friday evening and Saturday morning really… Continue reading How I Prepped For A Busy Weekend
Category: Time Management
Menu Monday + Hamburger Stew
Happy Monday! We are definitely in fall food mode over here - how about you? I tried a new Southern Living recipe for Hamburger Stew that was so delicious! The broth was extremely flavorful, especially for a recipe that doesn't need to simmer all day. I used a rainbow medley potato that I had on… Continue reading Menu Monday + Hamburger Stew
Menu Monday + New Recipes!
It didn't take me long to dive into those Taste of Home recipes I shared last week! I put two of them on the menu immediately, and they were both winners! I'll mark them below with an asterisk. Paul wasn't a huge fan of the Bacon Chicken Club Pizza, but any time you call something… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Recipes!
Menu Monday + Tips for Crockpot Recipes
I used my crock pot three times during this menu (which is from a couple weeks ago). My crock pot is used much more in the summer than the rest of the year - the kitchen stays a lot cooler when I don't have to use the oven! As I've mentioned before on the blog,… Continue reading Menu Monday + Tips for Crockpot Recipes
Menu Monday: Summer Survival
If it's June, July or August, you can almost guarantee I've eaten a peach in the last 24 hours. Paul and I both try to eat at least one every day - you just can't beat a fresh South Carolina peach! 🙂 I'm working really hard to keep the kitchen cool, but my love for… Continue reading Menu Monday: Summer Survival
Menu Monday and A Grocery Haul!
As I mentioned on Friday, I prefer online shopping in the summer. If I can grocery shop from home and then sit in my air conditioned car while someone else loads all the groceries in my trunk, I'm a happy camper! 🙂 Last week I did a small online haul from my local grocery store.… Continue reading Menu Monday and A Grocery Haul!
4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links ❤ I love to cook - but I know not everyone shares that sentiment. However, there are things you can do to make your cooking experience a little more pleasant. Here are four simple tips that… Continue reading 4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
How To Prepare For Christmas In July
I know that many people are horrified with how early those Christmas displays begin to appear in the stores. It doesn't bother me - I love Christmas and really enjoy planning and preparing for the season. I find that planning ahead makes Christmas much less stressful financially and emotionally and helps me to to enjoy… Continue reading How To Prepare For Christmas In July
Menu Monday: Crock Pots and Summertime! {7.6.20}
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. ❤ I use my crock pot way more in the summer than I do the rest of the year - it's such a great way to keep the kitchen cool! Last week I used it… Continue reading Menu Monday: Crock Pots and Summertime! {7.6.20}
Menu Monday + Paula Deen’s Influence! {6.22.20}
One of the best things that came out of the COVID-19/Coronavirus months had to be Paula Deen's Quarantine Cooking series on YouTube! It is almost like you're pulling a chair up to her kitchen counter and sipping sweet tea while she cooks in front of you. I've spent a lot of time doing that in… Continue reading Menu Monday + Paula Deen’s Influence! {6.22.20}
