The family reunion is in the works. It was postponed last year -- due to, of course, Covid. But we are on this year. The information letters went out and the RSVPs are coming in. People are eager to be together. So now what we will eat? Plans are being made. Isn't that what family is all about? Talking and eating and laughing. Can't wait!! Hope you have something fun coming soon! Thanks for stopping by. Featured from last week: Whispers of the Heart - Octopus Tablescape for Summer Lou Lou Girls - Bow Tie Sausage Pasta My French Twist - Three Easy Aprons from One Turkish Towel Sunshine and Strength - Gluten Free Funfetti Blondies Filling the Jar - Three Steps to Break Lazy Habits Pillar Box Blue - Tips for Sewing on Paper Bird's Party - Easy DIY Dinosaur Party ... [Read More]
Bacon and Three Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Bacon and Three Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a quick and easy appetizer for any occasion. A plate full of this colorful deliciousness turns the occasion into instant party! The hardest part of this easy dish is waiting five minutes for the cheese to turn golden underneath the broiler. Party in less than fifteen minutes!! To make things go even faster, use precooked bacon instead of cooking your own. I always have a package of bacon in the freezer, but sometimes we need something faster than the bacon would thaw and then cook. Precooked bacon to the rescue. You can cut the precooked and packaged bacon slices into small bits. OR you can open a package of precooked bacon crumbles. I'm talking the real deal bacon -- no imitation meat or bacon flavor or anything like that. One ... [Read More]
I love garage sales for all sorts of reasons. The beautiful grandfather clock that chimes the passing of the hours for which I stood in line for an hour and a half to buy for $85. The thrill of the hunt for something you didn't even know you needed until you saw it and the certainty of its necessity became immediately apparent. But then we moved and had to jettison Stuff. Except the grandfather clock and other treasures. Saturday morning Wheels and I walked to all the garage sales in our cul de sac and I did not buy a thing. It helped that most of the sales were baby clothes and toys -- and we have no little ones to buy for at the moment. But still restraint happened and I'm proud of me!!! Be proud of your accomplishments this week! Thanks for stopping by to share your ... [Read More]
Busy Monday 471
We bought two big planters for the patio and I filled them with Million Bells (Calibrachoa)-- a flower I'd not heard of until moving back to sunshine and prairie winds. They live up to their name with colorful bell shaped flowers that are hardy enough to take the wind, the heat which also quickly dries the soil and still look great filling the pots and tumbling over the side. I love the big planters -- easy to plant and maintain and showy enough for the effort. May your flowers bloom bright! Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts! Featured from last week: Strength and Sunshine - Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes An Offgrid Life - How to Make No Cook Jam with Everbearing Raspberries Hello Sewing - Reusable Microwave Popcorn Bag Claire Justine -Lemon Elderflower ... [Read More]
Busy Monday
No, not abducted by aliens. Apologies, however, for not letting you all know in advance that Busy Monday was going on a break. I didn't know either!!! Monday night we looked at the calendar with one appointment for the week. After fifteen months of lockdown with multiple standing appointments each week, we both had the same thought. We pulled out the suitcase and threw clothes at it. Next morning, Bytes said he was all in so we found a place for Rocky the Boss Cat to stay. I cancelled the one appointment. And we all took off for the week. I actually planned to post Busy Monday from my laptop, but couldn't access the administrative end of the blog in a different location with a different device. I am sorry for any inconvenience our adventure caused. If it is any consolation -- ... [Read More]
Easy Beef Enchiladas
These easy, versatile beef enchiladas are packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes about an hour to come together, as written. However. . you know we’re all about quick and easy at our house so here are some time savers: 1) Prepare double or triple batches of the enchilada sauce to freeze for later use. 1a) Or use canned sauce. (Mild, of course!) 2) Brown ground beef when you bring it home from the store and freeze it. Measure out two cups of browned and cooled ground beef. Zip it in a quart freezer bag and you have a pound of ground beef ready to go. 2a) Prepare double of triple batches of filling and freeze for later use. For either one; thaw ahead of time OR 3 minutes on 50 percent power in the microwave will let you break it apart and finish ... [Read More]
