Hi Reader, We're headed to the lake today, but not before I do a June recap! 🏆 Top Recipes from June #1 on Facebook - perfect for these hot days. Top slow cooker summer sandwich on Pinterest The most visited brownie recipe Most popular no-bake summer dessert My most viewed collection of recipes to beat the heat ✨ New Favorites I shared 3 new recipes in June: Slow Cooker Pepper Steak - it has one ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review so far, I'm hoping you'll try it this month! Vinegar Coleslaw - perfect for the...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I love potatoes in just about every way possible: roasted, baked, cheesy, tossed into salads. I like them all. That’s the thing about potatoes, they can be as simple or as creative as you want, and they still show up great at the cookout. So if you’re planning your 4th of July menu and don’t want to overthink it, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite potato side dishes to make things easier. My Best Potato Side Dishes for Your 4th of July Cookout These are Seriously the BEST Potato...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader, I look forward to writing this Sunday email each week. We just got back from church, lunch, and a Walmart run. We are headed to South Haven (Lake Michigan) this week and it looks like the weather is going to cooperate - it's supposed to be high 90s while we're there. I'm bringing fruit dip & taco dip to snack on. Here's what's trending this week.... Some are exactly what you'd expect when it's 90 degrees out. A couple are cozy holdouts that apparently nobody's willing to...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, There's something really satisfying about pulling one pan off the stove and having a complete dinner ready to go. That's one reason I love one-pan meals this time of year. Everything cooks together, the flavors have a chance to mingle, and there's hardly any mess left behind. These 7 recipes are some of my favorite summer dinners. The Summer Dinners I Keep Coming Back To 20 Minute One Pan Pasta Dinner Takeout Style Noodles in One Pan 30 Minute Cajun Dirty Rice The Easiest Ever...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Are you as nosey as I am & like to know what other people are buying? Just me? Below are some things I've ordered (or recently got) that I think are worth sharing. What I ordered 📦 I upgraded my scooper to this one & it works like a charm. I ordered my favorite slow cooker to gift to a helpful friend. This for hall closet organization (bandaids, meds, etc.) A friend had similar on yesterday & it was really cute so I came home & ordered myself one. This is my favorite hair mask that...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday Reader, It is Prime Day and I like to share when things I actually use & love are on sale (& worth the click). Prime Day Deals 📦 I have to lead with my favorite slow cooker. I think this is the price it was when I got it YEARS ago (currently 36% off!). Or this smaller one (in the cutest color) for dips. One I like to stock up on - I use it for crockpot cleaning & laundry stains alike. My girls (& Bob) love these chips and this price is better than Sam's/Costco. I treated myself...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Father's Day is Sunday and the dads in my life don't want ties & they don't play golf. That eliminates 90% of the stereotypical gifts. They want to be fed, spend time with family, and relax. So this week leans into exactly that. Meaty, a little messy, and mostly hands-off so you're not chained to the stove while everyone else is out in the yard. A few crockpot sandwiches that do their own thing all afternoon, a one-pan dinner, and two desserts worth clearing a little counter space...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, While I’m generally more of a chocolate girl and my usual choices are a brownie or fudge cake, I can be swayed by fresh fruit. And I’m definitely swayed by strawberries in the summer. These are a few of the strawberry desserts I look forward to making every year. If you've got a basket of strawberries sitting on your counter (or you're looking for a reason to buy one), these 6 recipes are a great place to start. My Favorite Strawberry Desserts My Shortcut to a Gorgeous Strawberry...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One more day of school! We're running on fumes over here and ready to kickoff summer. If ideas have been sparse at your house as well, hopefully these help... What to Make Wednesday After taking Rose to Olive Garden for her birthday, she decided she likes my homemade alfredo better (it's really easy!). If you don't make them this week, save this baked beans recipe for the 4th. I'm not much for frosting on brownies but I'm tempted to try my super simple 5-minute frosting on my small...
23 days ago • 1 min read