This story is part of much larger story. I’m only going to scrape the surface today and leave the rest for another day. Yesterday I was in Joplin, Missouri to pickup my oldest son from the hospital. As we were returning to his house, he asked if we could grab something to eat. Since I’m never one to say no…I asked him what he wanted and he said “A chicken sandwich from … [Read more...]
🎁Last Minute Gift Ideas
With Christmas right around the corner, do you have all your gifts? There are lots of reasons why you might not have everything you need. A big one for us is simply the cost. With eight kids and a myriad of other folks…it can cost a lot to buy gifts for everybody. Time is another factor…first you have to think of a gift, then you have to find it. The internet can make the … [Read more...]
🎁 70 Gifts Ideas For Your Favorite Kitchenista
Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be a pain. Trying to stay within your budget is even harder! With so many options out there, it's hard not to overspend and get the perfect gift. Honestly, I'm not going to help in the number of options department: I've got 70 ideas for you. On the other hand, they're all pretty inexpensive, so most of them will work for any … [Read more...]
🛒My Black Friday Game Plan
Ho, Ho, Ho. Merry… Wait a minute! We’re not quite there yet (despite the Christmas music playing in the background as I write). When I think about it, Thanksgiving and Christmas are probably my two favorite holidays. Sure, I love the fireworks of the 4th of July and Halloween is a blast…but the end of the year has four big holidays over a five-six week span (well, you … [Read more...]
🛒In-Season Veggies – Fall Edition
The switch from Summer to Fall brings about an entirely new set of veggies available at the supermarket. The last farmers' markets wrap up here in Kansas, so you have to act fast to get locally grown produce. Fall and Winter vegetables ship a little bit better than the earlier season counterparts, but I still swear by anything that I get get from a local grower! Below is a … [Read more...]