August is the greatest month for produce in Michigan. Our CSA box is starting to fill up with a variety of summer produce — potatoes, beets, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and a bunch of veggies that I haven’t got the slightest clue what to do with :). Luckily, I was blessed to be able to […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} Smart Sweets E-book Giveaway (or other KS e-book of your choice) — Ends 8/15/12
Last week, I had a fabulous time visiting family in my hometown and I also managed to spend a little time hanging out with Katie of Kitchen Stewardship. We’ve known each other since Kindergarten and our birthday’s are a day apart. Mine is today and always falls right during blogoversary week. Katie was such […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} 20 Minute Meals Giveaway — Ends 8/14/12
In June, I did a full review of 20 Minute Meals: Giving Weary Chefs GRACE While Keeping Families Healthy. I’m so excited that she has agreed to give a copy away for my blogoversary! Here is what I had to say about it: None of the recipes in 20 Minute Meals have crazy fancy […] Read more…
Trio of Summer Muffin Recipes, Beach Bag Essentials and more!
I can’t believe I’ve not shared these articles yet, but I had some guest posts in May and June that I haven’t shared. Save Money By Determining Your Decorating Style @ Homemakers Challenge I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for cute. I cannot tell you how many “cute” things I’ve purchased, […] Read more…
20 Minute Meals {Review}
So I haven’t really mentioned this yet, but I’ve started working for the family business again on a VERY small scale. I aim for 6 hours a day, once a week. Even though I work at home, on that day, however, I’m WORKING and not thinking about what I’m cooking for dinner — that’s not […] Read more…
Use It Up #10 {Cake Platter Edition}
MAKE IT DO! I’m still working on the mouthwash and hba challenges I’ve set for myself in the last month or so and this week, I’m sharing a make it do tip — my make-it-do cake platter. I used my largest plate and an 2.5 quart pyrex bowl upside down. Instant cake platter and I […] Read more…
What’s For Dinner, Mom? {Gabby Moms Book Review & Giveaway}
Do you know what you are eating for dinner tonight? Tomorrow? How about lunches or snacks or breakfast? Are you spending WAY to much time cooking? While I do meal plan, I am guilty of spending way too much time cooking. Ever since the days when the assembly stores were open (in 2004-2005), I […] Read more…
Camper Pantry
I am a huge fan of having sets of things everywhere needed, even if that means I have more than one. Included in that is a camper pantry. I really hate not having things when I need them — makes me nutty. In order to save my sanity (and keep critters out of my camper […] Read more…
Grill Temperatures Cheat Sheet {Printable}
For Memorial Day, I’ve created a Grilling Cheat sheet with information on determining grill temperatures, meat temperatures and burger grilling tips. Click here to download the Grilling Cheat Sheet as a PDF! Enjoy!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ For more great grilling posts, check out the whole series! This post is linked to DIY Accomplished @ […] Read more…
Memorial Day Grilling Menu
Everyone loves a good cookout for Memorial Day — even in the great white north, where it’s usually pretty darn cold! While we generally like anything that can be thrown on a grill, this is our favorite menu for grill-happy holidays! Main Dish/Meat Best-Ever Hamburger Recipe Side Dishes Tuna Noodle Salad for Picky […] Read more…