I love the convenience of grocery pickup, but at least once a month I pop into Ingles (grocery chain) at 8:00 AM and shop their marked down meat - those "meat manager specials" for things that are nearing their best by date. Recently I've purchased pork chops and a whole chicken for $.99/pound! I can… Continue reading Menu Monday + How I’m Saving Money on Meat {7.11.22}
Adoption Update {July 2022}
If you’re new to our adoption journey, start here. The basics are that we’re adopting through our state’s Department of Social Services (DSS), which means we will adopt a child who is currently in the foster care system. We have applied to adopt a child or group of siblings between 7-16 years old. In my last… Continue reading Adoption Update {July 2022}
Month in Review {June 2022}
Summer is definitely here! Let's jump into the highlights from June. THE HIGHLIGHTS We kicked off the month with our trip to Lake Keowee, which you can read about here. There were lots of hot days this month where I wished I could jump back into this pool! (Doesn't Paul look great with my hat… Continue reading Month in Review {June 2022}
My Honest Review Of Bath Fitter: Bathroom Renovation Update
I'm excited to share with you my honest review of Bath Fitter! After living in this house almost 10 years, it was time to update the original 1970's tub/shower in the hall bathroom. We used Bath Fitter Upstate, but they have locations all over the US and Canada. I am not sponsored by Bath Fitter… Continue reading My Honest Review Of Bath Fitter: Bathroom Renovation Update
Menu Monday + Summertime Is Here {6.20.22}
Summer is here with a vengeance! It's been in the 90's with crazy humidity the last week, and I'm doing my usual summer routine of trying to avoid it as much as possible. I went for balance with this menu plan, giving myself 3 meals that were super simple and 3 meals that were a… Continue reading Menu Monday + Summertime Is Here {6.20.22}
Dollar General Favorites: Better Deals Than Dollar Tree!
Now that Dollar Tree has increased their prices to $1.25, there are quite a few items that are a better deal at Dollar General. I walked around Dollar General this week and snapped pictures of things you can get at both stores, but that are only $1 at Dollar General. Here are a few of… Continue reading Dollar General Favorites: Better Deals Than Dollar Tree!
26 Oven Free Meal Ideas | Keep Your Kitchen Cool
When it's hot outside, the last thing I want to do is heat up my house by turning on my oven. Here are 26 oven free meal ideas that you can use to keep your kitchen cool all summer long! Breakfast Strawberry Peach SmoothiesMy Favorite Green SmoothieDecadent Blueberry WafflesSweet and Crunchy Peanut Butter Berry ToastAvocado… Continue reading 26 Oven Free Meal Ideas | Keep Your Kitchen Cool
How To Organize Photos: Simple Photo Storage Solution
Being a very sentimental person, I have lots of hard copy photos. Not only do I have loads of pictures from pre-digital photo days, I try to order prints a couple times a year to remember holidays, vacations and family gatherings. My old system (the black basket with stacks of pictures) wasn't working anymore and… Continue reading How To Organize Photos: Simple Photo Storage Solution
Menu Monday + Monster Cookies {6.6.22}
I pulled out my recipe binder last week and spent some time updating it. I had quite a few recipes I'd torn out of Southern Living and Taste of Home magazines that needed to be organized into the pages. In the process, I came across a hand-written recipe card for my mom's Monster Cookies -… Continue reading Menu Monday + Monster Cookies {6.6.22}
5 Pictures on Friday – Vacation at Lake Keowee {6.3.22}
We spent several days this week at Lake Keowee, a gorgeous spot just an hour from us. Even on Memorial Day when the lake was buzzing with activity, it's a pretty quiet area perfect for relaxing. One evening we drove into Clemson to visit the hot dog place we discovered earlier this year - it… Continue reading 5 Pictures on Friday – Vacation at Lake Keowee {6.3.22}
Come Home For Comfort 