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((a green)) Tip of the Week!

((a green)) Tip of the Week!

The last few days have been focused of the food I am growing in my gardens. This is one of my favorite times of year to be outside. Everyday something has sprouted, spread, seeded or surprised me with some new bounty of produce. I think 

Tip of the Week!! Die flies!!, Die!!!

Tip of the Week!! Die flies!!, Die!!!

I am so excited to be sharing this ‘Tip of the Week’ with you. I have been dealing with a pesky problem for several years & recently found the solution — and it works every single time & is practically free.

Tip of the Week + Giveaway!!

Tip of the Week + Giveaway!!

I have noticed these squeeze dispensers being used on the Food Network all of the time. Finally, after a few years of thinking how handy it would be to have a set for myself, ((and forgetting to look for them at the store–every single time I 

Tip of the Week!

Tip of the Week!

This week’s ‘Tip of the Week’ comes from my friend Laura. She and I share the same compulsion for glass jars and bottles. Because of that, ((not to mention how handy this idea is)) I just love her suggestion!

Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week

How many rusty pans can you find in your cabinets? Even one is one too many, right?? ((and I have 3!)). About once very 5-7 years I break down and buy a few new pans – but at $20-$30 a pop, I would rather be 

Tip of the Week!

Tip of the Week!

There must be 1,000,000’s of recipes that put rotisserie chickens to good use, but have you ever used the chicken bones??

Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week

I can’t remember exactly when I started using this little trick – I bet I was out of cooking spray and desperate ((a crying baby or 2 may have been involved)), but every time I do this I am reminded of how handy this little 

A trip of a Lifetime ((can this count as 2 Tips of the Week?)) part one

A trip of a Lifetime ((can this count as 2 Tips of the Week?)) part one

When you hear nothing from me for this long of a stretch, you can be sure it is not for a lack of things to say, haha.  Words have been bursting forth in my mind, but time to sit and compose has been nonexistent. I am 

Easy & Cheap Seed Starting Gardening Tips ((Spring has Sprung))

Easy & Cheap Seed Starting Gardening Tips ((Spring has Sprung))

Several weeks ago, I excitedly ordered my seeds for this year’s garden. Now, the garden isn’t quite ready for planting, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have plenty of gardening work. Many seeds love to get a jump start on the growing season & I 

Merlot Infused Garden-Fresh Veggie & Sweet Italian Sausage Ragu

Merlot Infused Garden-Fresh Veggie & Sweet Italian Sausage Ragu

This ragu makes a regular appearance in my weekly menu planning every season of the year. Why?? It is so easy, delicious & I hide veggies in it like a crazy woman stuffing $$ in every pocket while in one of the $$ blowing cases ((do you know 

Chicken Thigh Taco Bowls

Chicken Thigh Taco Bowls

If you’re anything like me, this month is full of goals. Eating better, spending less, more intentional with time…can you relate? Well, one of the ways I position myself for success is with dinnertime and this Chicken Thigh Taco Bowl recipe is a significant step in the right direction — click on the recipe to see why!

Taco Mac Bake

Taco Mac Bake

It seems like I’m always talking about how quick and easy my recipes are – and this Taco Mac Bake is no exception. Even though I love spending time in the kitchen, I rarely have time to spare at dinnertime and this Taco Mac Bake