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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

02/26/2023

Another week down and we’re already heading into March. Two more weeks until daylight savings time. Three more weeks until Spring. I’m so ready!! Before we know it we’ll be back to cooking dinners outside while it’s still light. Until then, here is what I’m planning for dinners this week as we roll into March. MONDAYMozzarella Stuffed Meatballsw/ SpaghettiGreen Beans TUESDAYPork Rind Chicken BitesParmesan Roasted Broccoli WEDNESDAYKeto PizzasSalad THURSDAYChicken Skillet w/Mushrooms & Parmesan FRIDAYPhilly Cheesesteak SoupSteamed Cauliflower

MY FAVORITE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Have you heard of the Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies? Levain Bakery in New York is famous for its...

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ST. PATRICK’S RED ASPEN DIY NAILS

Let’s get festive! You should know that I will use any reason to celebrate. I’m not Irish but I...

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COFFEE POTPOURRI SIMMER POT

02/20/2023

I don’t drink coffee but I love the smell of it. A coffee simmer pot offers me the scent of coffee throughout the house without me having to taste it. It’s also a good use of leftover coffee grounds (that I get from my son). I know I’m in the minority when it comes to the coffee community. That just means more for you since I don’t drink it. Yes, I would probably like coffee if I loaded it with sugar and cream but that is the last thing I need to become addicted to so I stay far, far away. All you’ll need for a coffee simmer pot is 1 cup of leftover coffee grounds, 3 to 6 cinnamon sticks, and 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla and/or 1 vanilla bean added to a pot of simmering water. I had both vanilla and vanilla beans on hand so I...

WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

Another weekly dinner menu ready to go for the new week ahead. It’s the “I need to eat healthier...

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DIY GALLERY RAIL SHELVES

Ta-Da! New shelves. And we made them from scratch. This is what was on the wall previously. While I...

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SIMPLE VALENTINE’S AFTER SCHOOL/DINNER SNACK

02/13/2023

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. I have one last simple Valentines idea for you if you’re looking for a fun after school or after dinner snack – milk and cookies but make it pink and red. Dress simple wafer cookies up for Valentine’s by dipping one end into melting chocolate and adding a few pink, red or purple sprinkles before the chocolate sets. Add a glass of strawberry milk and you have a quick and easy Valentine’s treat that will make your little loves feel extra special. A simple heart straw is a fun extra touch. Stock up and use them next year on your Valentine’s table. Put them out the first of February and let the kids use them leading up to Valentine’s Day. Add heart spoons for snacks like yogurt, apple sauce, Jell-O, pudding or ice cream. Gather any Valentine’s related tableware and put them on a tray...