When we have a large group over for dinner, I usually want to serve dessert, but if I’m already making all the other food, I want a simple dessert that feeds a crowd. We love to practice hospitality, but I don’t like feeling exhausted by the time everyone arrives and we sit down to eat. […]
Everyone knows that San Francisco is home of the Golden Gate Bridge, but there are so many more things to do in the city! Here are 25 FREE things to do in San Francisco. Top 25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge A nice stroll or bike ride across Golden Gate […]
Right now you’ll find watermelon on sale in every store! I’ve seen as low as $3.77 for seedless watermelon, so stock up and make some great treats. My crew is happy to eat it just as a good old fashion slice of fruit, but anytime you can get “fancy” and make watermelon into something else is a […]
Sometimes it’s hard to use a whole watermelon, even if you have a large family. Turn that extra summer fruit into some refreshing watermelon popsicles! Note: I used an IKEA popsicle mold, but you can use whatever mold you have or even paper cups with good, old-fashioned popsicle sticks. If you’re having trouble getting your […]
Can you believe the year is already halfway over? It feels like 2023 is flying by. But we’re all still here, and we all still need ideas for what to eat. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel, but I do want to give you fresh inspiration each month if I can. So here’s this […]
They have been around for a while, but Turkish towels seem to be all over the place. The most popular kind is the name brand Sand Cloud beach towel. Their towels come in a variety of sizes and colors and seem to be trying to get the corner on the market. These towels are cool […]
In honor of summer, I have created a list of the top 25 free things to do in Atlanta. I hope that you can use this list as a quick reference point to maximize the value of your trip! There are tons of green spaces as well as historic locations to add to your trip. […]
I hear often from readers who say they don’t want to spend time looking for coupons and watching sale cycles. I understand what they’re saying (even though I still think couponing is the best way to save money on groceries!), we all want the fastest solution to every problem. For the folks that don’t want […]
Fully-cooked chicken goes on sale super often in grocery stores! There is usually a variety of ways it’s prepared: grilled strips, oven-roasted chunks, etc. Having a few bags of this chicken in your freezer is a great time-saver for quick meals. Here’s a list of recipes you can try out! Tip: Use the item search […]
