This week try to complete as much shopping as possible. Take advantage of many items that are on sale before Thanksgiving. The Christmas countdown continues but if you’ve been following along you are getting prepared! Before you head out this week check your Thanksgiving menus and grocery list and purchase any additional, needed supplies.Continue reading “Christmas Countdown – Shopping Week Two”
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Quick and Easy Dinners – Beef Stroganoff
Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Try this Beef Stroganoff recipe. All you need are 6 ingredients and a slow cooker, and a few minutes of preparation.
Downsizing – Living in a Smaller Space
We knew that leaving our home in Vermont and downsizing into a smaller space would take some adjustment. We’ve discovered that downsizing and living in a smaller space is actually not a bad thing! All of our belongings certainly wouldn’t fit in a smaller space so the first thing we had to do wasContinue reading “Downsizing – Living in a Smaller Space”
Goal Setting Weekly Update #45
Little by little we are adjusting to life in a “tiny home”, living in a one bedroom apartment is quite an adjustment from a four bedroom home! Nice to have all the boxes unpacked and having our little space now feel like home! 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make itContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #45”
Christmas Countdown – Shopping Week One
Here we are a few weeks away from Thanksgiving and the Christmas Countdown continues. This week as we are decorating our homes for Thanksgiving focus on gift giving from your prepared list. Having just made a cross country move our gift giving list includes many friends and family members on the east coast. Mailing giftsContinue reading “Christmas Countdown – Shopping Week One”
Thanksgiving Potatoes
Do you have a favorite recipe you use for your mashed potatoes? A number of years ago I stumbled upon this recipe from the Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook and it has been a family favorite ever since. It is perfect for those special holiday meals where you are trying to save time in theContinue reading “Thanksgiving Potatoes”
French Style Mustard
French Style Mustard makes the cutest gift package; include the jar of mustard, a tiny whisk and the recipe. Easy and always appreciated.
Goal Setting Weekly Update #44
Little by little we are adjusting to life in a “tiny home”, living in a one bedroom apartment is quite an adjustment from a four bedroom home! Nice to have all the boxes unpacked and having our little space now feel like home! 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make itContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #44”
Christmas Countdown: Gift Making
Can you believe we’re almost into November? The Christmas Countdown has begun. You don’t need to be stressed just put aside a little time each week to get ready and you’ll be able to enjoy the season. This week we’re looking at gift making. I have to confess my list of gifts I wouldContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Gift Making”
Easiest Focaccia Recipe Ever
If you are looking for the easiest focaccia recipe ever then this is the one. In about an hour you will be enjoying fresh focaccia bread!