Grilled Potatoes
My family loves potatoes in all shapes and sizes, fries, mashed, baked, etc. During the summer (when we would typically grill our main dish) I would end up heating up the kitchen while making the potatoes and veggies. One day I decided to try grilled potatoes to keep my kitchen cool.
There are several different ways you can make potatoes on the grill. One of the popular recipes is to place them in a foil packet with... read more ❯
Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad
If you need a festive side dish to serve for your 4th of July celebration, look no further. Quick and healthy, this spinach salad is always a hit even with those who don't think they like salad - thanks to the sweet berries and flavorful vinaigrette.
Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad
For the Vinaigrette:3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/3 cup olive oilsalt and pepper to tasteFor the Salad:1 package baby spinach leaves (washed and trimmed)1 1/2... read more ❯
Easy Time Management Skills to Improve Productivity
Do you wonder why some people have free time when you don't even have a moment to yourself? Productive people do things differently. The good news is productive people are not special. They've learned some simple time management skills that you can learn too.
For many years I struggled with getting things done. I would end the day with a dirty kitchen, a living room strewn with toys, a list of things I didn't accomplish.... read more ❯
How to Create a Backyard Fun Zone
You can create an amazing Backyard Fun Zone that your kids and all the neighborhood kids will love and never want to leave this summer. You will become the super summer mom and create amazing memories inexpensively right in your own backyard!
Some of my children's favorite summer memories are not of expensive vacations or day trips. It's the days they played with the hose and created mud pits in the back yard using only items they... read more ❯
Learn a New Skill
Whenever I find myself with a little extra free time, I try to learn a new skill. From home repair to cooking, one easy way to save money is to do things yourself.
Now, sometimes I laugh at even the idea of "free-time" but in reality there are phases in my life (and probably yours too) where you have a little extra time.
When I used my extra time to learn something new it has always benefited... read more ❯