Easy weeknight dinners are sometimes hard to come up with – so finding something that i steady fast, and thaws quickly – is important. Kielbasa is a great option because it thaws in the microwave quickly and truly only requires warming. Roasting or frying to get a crispy crust on your Kielbasa makes it better. […]
Month: May 2014
Clean Your Blinds the Easy Way!!!
(First I must caution you I have never tried using this method on cellular blinds, only the plastic or wood louvered blinds.) I hate the tedious wiping back and forth to clean blinds and sometimes that’s just not good enough to get all the crud off. If you’ve ever moved into a home or apartment […]
Dinner This Week – 5/19/14
This week is a bit hectic – I’m busy at work, Todd’s busy at work, Aerik has Boyscouts and baseball, and Maddie is 17…….oy. Dinner will be fast for the most part – here’s what we have planned: Sunday – BBQ Ribs and Potato Salad Monday – Chicken Parmesan (We made this meatless and used […]
Weekly Menu – Week of May 12
I have been really remiss about documenting my weekly menus here – and that makes me angry because it’s areally a valuable resource to look back at as I’m planning future menus. Get with the program, Hill! So here’s this week’s menu…posted on Mother’s Day, because I don’t have to do anything else! What’s for […]
VariDesk Reviews – Sit to Stand Desk System
Recent issues with my back and a desire to get more exercise in has prompted me to try out a standing desk setup. My first few days were at a makeshift standing desk that was less than ideal and VERY hard on my wrists. It consisted of a table and a small bookshelf and lots […]
Roasted Corn Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes
Yum! This is a great salad for picnic or potluck – or as an escape from pasta salad on a hot day. Veggies are grilled outside, so no stovetop preparation is needed. You can mix in the dressing and let it set for a few hours before serving – I prefer it mixed right before […]