This easy smokey cherry BBQ sauce is so good on pork, chicken, and seafood and you can adjust the flavor to be more (or less) smokey or spicy. The cherries add enough sweetness that you only need some honey to create that great sweet-and-sour barbecue flavor we all love. Plus, when ... Continue Reading ...
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Good Things List No.16: Carry-On Packing Tips, Summer Dresses, Book Reviews & More
A monthly list of good things to do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Hello, friends! Here we are firmly into summer - are you enjoying it? Summer is my favorite season, ... Continue Reading ...
Podcast Ep.60: How We Saved on a Trip to the Caribbean (& Enjoyed It More)
In this episode we are super excited to talk about our recent trip to the Bahamas! Not only because we liked the sun, sand, and warm clear waters (duh...), but how we were able to enjoy a full two week stay while saving money. Accommodations, food and excursions can get really expensive, but there ... Continue Reading ...
DIY Garden Watering System – Easy & Inexpensive (+ Printable Supplies List)
It is possible to build a garden watering system that doesn't cost a lot using easy to find PVC parts and basic DIY skills and tools. We take you through all the steps in this tutorial to create an easy, inexpensive automatic irrigation system for gardens with raised beds (or regular beds). You will ... Continue Reading ...
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (Pan or Skillet Baked)
An easy giant chocolate chip cookie cake recipe that you can bake in a skillet or springform pan to serve on a cake plate. This makes a fun family birthday tradition that your kids will love like ours do! For even more great recipe ideas like this, head over to the Simple Cookie Recipes ... Continue Reading ...
Easy Thai Grilled Beef Salad Recipe
Light and flavorful with a Thai-inspired dressing, this easy beef salad recipe is made with ground meat that's grilled - or can be pan fried or oven roasted - and seasonal vegetables. It's simple enough to make for any weeknight and nice enough to serve to guests for a casual ... Continue Reading ...
Healthy Sesame Kale Salad Recipe
A simple technique makes this sesame kale salad, seasoned with Asian flavors and full of healthy vegetables, just about perfect. This is a go-to recipe for summer months along with grilled foods and also in cooler months as a side to baked and roasted main dishes. Another quick, healthy ... Continue Reading ...
Good Things List No.15: Book Notes Journal, Travel Items, Active Swimwear, May Book Reviews & More!
A monthly list of good things to do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Well hello summer, I'm so glad you're here! While there are wonderful things about every month (fall's ... Continue Reading ...
Podcast Ep.59: Traveling Light, Printable Early Summer Menu & More
We love to travel and so we're discussing why it's so much easier to travel without checked luggage when flying and then we give some tips on the things that have helped us travel with less stuff. And we're talking a few weeks in a carry-on, not just a weekend. It can be done! Plus we have a ... Continue Reading ...
Roasted Sausages with Peppers and Onions Sheet Pan Dinner
Roasted sausages with peppers and onions is a quick-to-make sheet pan dinner that cooks in half an hour and results in a one dish meal with so much flavor you may find yourself scraping the pan for the last little bits. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click ... Continue Reading ...
