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...
about 8 hours 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...
2 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...
8 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...
14 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...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! We had a busy week of field trips (3rd graders & 6th graders went to the zoo - I'd do the 3rd grade field trip again in a heartbeat. The 6th graders? Not so much 🥴 lol), field day volunteering, and a surprise new AC unit installed (super fun new homeowner stuff). Dinner had to be minimal effort. Instead of calling these "lazy", maybe I should call them "efficient" to sound nicer? 7 Low Effort Crockpot Recipes Spicy Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken - three ingredients, a...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I know that when most people think "high-protein dinner," they imagine bland chicken breast, dry turkey patties, and yet another sad bowl of cottage cheese. But here's the thing, it doesn't have to be that way. I’ve been loving putting together high-protein dinners that are flavorful, filling, and truly enjoyable to eat. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started: 9 Easy High-Protein Chicken Dinners High Protein Chick-fil-A Copycat My Super Tasty (& Healthy-ish) Summer Pasta...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If your spring dinner rotation needs a little refresh, these four combos are exactly what you need. These are the recipes I pull out when I want to make something to look forward to on a weeknight. A homemade takeout night that beats delivery every time, an Italian sub dinner that feels like a proper spread, a Tex-Mex night where everyone builds their own plate, and an indoor cookout that brings the good vibes rain or shine! Copycat Takeout Night Better-Than-Panda-Express Orange...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! I meant to send this earlier but we've been working in the yard all day. I was on a quest to find a bird bath & didn't realize that finding one locally would be tricky. We also got a new baffle for my bird feeder pole & this to appease Rose, who has named all the squirrels. We just finished dinner & I'm looking over the month of May, which truly went by in the blink of an eye. 🏆 Top Recipes from May #1 on Facebook - this recipe comes from Bob's uncle. Most Popular on...
25 days ago • 1 min read