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How are we doing after our first No-Scroll Sunday? I hope you’re feeling refreshed and ready to jump back in. But in case your monday is Monday-ing a little extra, today is easy.  Remember last week you picked a main dish and a dessert for the season? Do the same thing today but with an appetizer and sides. It could be a salad, a veggie dish, a promise to your self to only volunteer for Sister Schubert’s from the freezer section, all of the above. Pick your go to side dish(es) and appetizer of the Christmas season and be ready...

Last Saturday morning my daddy and I had a riveting conversation about toilet parts. Yep. Toilet parts. First it’s proof that we talk about just about everything but there is much more to the story so hang with me…. We were discussing the flush valve seal and I commented that I had not had to replace one in forever (it’s a simple job you should know how to do but we’ll talk about that another day) and he warned me, “Don’t say that because every time it talk about it, it goes bad.”  Would you know that the very next...

Tell me if this ever happens to you… Your whole week is planned out perfectly. Your fridge and pantry are stocked. Your meal plan is a work of art. Your calendar is miraculously aligned for the week…. Then one thing blows up and takes everything else with it? Plans are out the window; nothing fits the schedule; you are out of time, brain power and energy but people still gotta eat!  Help that you out by deciding TWO busy night meals. I’m not talking something you throw in the crock pot because that takes all day. I’m talking two meals...

Today we take a look at what we already have.  It doesn’t matter if you have a full scullery or a single cabinet that is your “pantry,” a few moments to inventory today saves time and money later. Make a quick list of what you’re running low on. Take a moment to look at the ingredients needed for the go to dishes you selected earlier and be sure you have those stocked up or on the list. Don’t forget the spice cabinet too! This would be a great time to toss things that are expired too. When you’ve finished your...

Any decisions we can take care of now, frees up our brains for more important things later. Can I get an AMEN? Today’s task is about that: Pick a main dish and a dessert.  You may have one come to mind immediately or you might enjoy looking though your favorite cookbooks for inspiration but the important thing is to decide your go-to main dish and dessert of the season, whether it’s for hosting, taking to a friend, what you’ll add to the potluck sign up,  just the go to dinner of the season., all the cookies for the cookie exchange,...