I like to share recipes I try thanks to Pinterest or other sites, but it’s been a minute since I’ve shared one straight from my recipe box.
*Side note* do people still use recipe boxes? I had the same one for years, and the hinge broke. I finally got a new one this summer, and I purged recipes I no longer made, and took the time to write a few faves on recipe cards.
Anyway, today I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes that I hadn’t made in quite some time, but now have made it twice in the past month!
I’ve had this potato soup recipe for over fifteen years, I think! A teacher that I taught with at my previous school shared it, and it’s one I used to make often. I guess I forgot about it, and a few weeks ago, Hadley mentioned that she wanted potato soup, so I dug this one out and made it. It certainly hit the spot! I’m giving myself grace this week with some easy slow cooker meals that I know will provide leftovers, so I made this again last night! Anyway, here’s the recipe…
Ingredients:
1 package Bear Creek Creamy Potato Soup mix
1 package Simply (diced) potatoes with onion (I haven’t been able to find the mix with onion, so I just added in a few chopped frozen onions)
1- 32 oz box chicken broth
1 can Carnation evaporated milk
Toppings – bacon bits, green onion, shredded cheese
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients except toppings in the slow cooker
Add 4 cups water
Cook on high for at least 3 hours (check on potatoes to see if they are finished cooking, and can turn to low at that point if needed)
Serve with toppings.
Enjoy!
I’m so glad that I dusted off this recipe. It’s now a family favorite.
How was your week? Ours started with cold temps and snowflakes and then ended with springlike weather. I’m sure I’ll have a head cold soon…which is definitely not a favorite.
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week:
Brr…
Well, you know I love a snow day, but too soon Mother Nature, too soon! There were snowflakes flying off and on throughout the day on Monday, and by the time I got home, my pumpkins were wondering what was going on?! Just a dusting, but the snow was pretty while it lasted.
Can you spot Homer?
Even though he’s part Husky, the colder temps made him want to snuggle up in our pillows, apparently! Actually, he’s been doing this a lot lately. haha
The cold weather made Homer want to snuggle, and it made me want to put up one of my skinny Christmas trees. This little tree is the only piece of Christmas I have up, and I never put a tree in the kitchen, but I thought I’d try it here for a bit. Soon, I’ll probably move it to the bedroom.
Laughs…
I’ve shared multiple times how funny I think Leanne Morgan is…I’ve read her book, and I just finished season one of her show on Netflix. Well, she has another Netflix special out…Unspeakable Things, and I watched it over the weekend. It was so funny.
Fave bevvy…
I went to Target last weekend, and finally got my hands on the apple cider Olipop! It’s so good. I have one more, but I hope to find more and stock up.
Fun with friends…
Last Saturday, I went to the UK tailgate to hang with some of my mom friends, and of course I found Hadley. She was celebrating her friend’s birthday, and the girls were having a great time. The weather really cooperated for the night game.
Books…
Ok…Have you heard about the $5 book at Barnes and Noble? My sister-in-law sent me a Tik Tok that every two months there’s a book in the Barnes and Noble cafe. You can purchase it for $5 with a cafe purchase. So, on Sunday, I checked it out…and it’s true. (Well, I knew it was true because my SIL had gone a few days before I did). Anyway, I picked up a cookie and this book.
Murder at Holly House is the book for November/December.
Speaking of books…I shared my monthly book trackers on Instagram.
They are saved in a highlight. Screenshot them, and feel free to use them and tag me. I always love seeing what others are reading.
Fave shoes…
I’ve had two pairs of leopard flats for years. One pair is from Walmart and another is a more expensive pair from Nordstrom. I wore the Walmart ones to the ground, and I much preferred them to the Nordstrom ones. Anyway, I decided to get a new pair from Amazon. This style is the same one that I have in black and tan. So, this third pair hasn’t disappointed. (FYI- I size up a half size in them). Now, I’m getting rid of the other two (tossing one and donating the other), so I’ve purged my closet a bit with this purchase. Win win.
Fave foods…
Last Saturday, I had $10 off my Kroger order, so I had some essentials and some dinner ingredients delivered. I love Bev Cooks recipes, and she’d shared thisCreamy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili, so I decided to make it on Saturday evening. I never cook dinner on the weekend, and this was just dumping ingredients in the slow cooker, but it was so nice to have a warm meal (without having to make a dinner decision) Saturday night while we watched the UK game. This recipe was a 10/10 from the whole fam.
{pic courtesy of Bev Cooks}
I also tried a new lunch this week…these pizza roll ups were quick, easy and delish! I made four of them and just rolled them up and laid them flat in an 8×8 dish to bake. I will definitely make more next time!
{pic courtesy of Recipes by Zoey}
Favorite Mom Meme:
Where is the lie?!
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
I’m sure I’ve shared this pic from 2013 before, but it’s such a fave memory. We were headed to Sesame Street Live, and the kids were so excited. It was one of those parenting moments that felt full circle because I’d gone to Sesame Street Live when I was a kid. Such a sweet memory.
We’ve had a great week of summer, and it was nice to not have too much our agenda. With today being a holiday, I’m not sure who all is blogging, but I can’t miss a Friday Favorites post with Andrea and Erika.
Here are some favorites from the week:
We have two hydrangea bushes in our yard, one in the back and one in the front. The backyard one rarely seems to bloom, but the one in the front yard is so pretty.
Trav told me I should snip a few blooms, so I can enjoy them in the house, and that’s just what I did. The pink is so pretty, and hydrangeas are one of my fave flowers.
Speaking of flowers, this lovely bouquet arrived, and these flowers are oh so pretty.
So pretty that I bumped the hydrangeas to another spot, so I can enjoy these in the family room..
We had one more update to the hall bathroom. This picture of the kids in the bathtub is one of my faves. We had it in a simple black frame, and once we put the bathroom back together, I wasn’t sure what do to with the photo. Trav even told me I had to find a place for it in the new bathroom because it’s just a favorite of ours. So, I found this pretty gold frame at Michael’s and we hung it this week. It’s the perfect finishing touch to this small blank wall.
Hadley and I had a couple of errands on Monday, and she likes driving me around. We tried a new coffee shop, and the first iced coffee that I saw on the menu was “the teacher.” It has vanilla, lavender, and honey, so I knew I’d like it…and I did! It hit the spot on a hot afternoon.
Hadley left for camp this week, and I sure am missing her. Look at this cute group of “Lucky Charms.” She will be home on Sunday, and we can’t wait to see her!
I was highly influenced by Amy when she shared her Aerie finds. Cornflower blue is my favorite color recently, so I just knew I needed to snag this sweatshirt. Aerie was having a sale, so I snagged the shorts too! I probably could have sized down in both, but I rolled the shorts once, and they fit perfectly and I liked the length that way. And, as you know, I love an over-sized sweatshirt, so I’m keeping both as is.
Yay! for pool time this week. I went to our pool a couple of days, and then Hayden and I went to my sister-in-law’s mom’s pool at her house to swim one afternoon. The temps have been hot, but not too bad…and even better when we’re just floating in the pool.
I shared a few July book trackers on Instagram. I love when others use them to share what they’re reading. They are saved to an Insta highlight, and feel free to tag me if you use them.
Favorite Foods:
Is she a food blogger now? I had a few recipes that I really liked this week.
Sunday, I wasn’t sure what to make the rest of the week, so I placed a quick Kroger delivery to get us through the weekend. I decided to try a slow cooker recipe I’d seen on Tik Tok. (@therapybysourdough)
In your slow cooker, put 6-8 chicken thighs. Then, add 5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons of seasoning salt, and 2 table spoons of brown sugar.
Cook on low for four hours. Then, I steamed frozen broccoli in the microwave and when it was time to eat, I added the broccoli to the slow cooker. I microwaved Trader Joe’s Jasmine rice, and served dinner on the cooked rice.
This was easy and delish, and I will definitely make it again!
Then, as I was making my grocery list for the rest of the week, I was scrolling Pinterest and saw this recipe that I used to make all the time a few years ago. It’s perfect for low carb days that I try to do on Mondays and Tuesdays.
I made a batch and had some for lunch both of those days with this chips and and apple and peanut butter. Homer really wanted some too!
Lastly, I was trying to find an easy meal to make on Wednesday, and I stumbled upon these meatball subs. I just knew Hayden and Trav would love them, and they were a hit! I ended up buying mini hoagies which held three meatballs…perfect! These will also be added into the dinner rotation!
Favorite Mom Meme:
I will actually miss this once all the teens are driving…
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
Well, you knew I would have to share a few 4th of July throwback photos.
I love the 4th of July, and miss the days of the kids dressing in red, white and blue. Heck, at this point, I miss the kids just being home on the 4th. Hadley tends to be at camp most of the time on the 4th.
Weekly Recap:
I had a few posts this week! Also, if you read my SSYS post on Wednesday, I’ve updated it to include a few favorites if you’re interested in trying out that online shop.
How is it already Friday? I feel like this week flew by which is actually just what I needed. After a busy weekend last weekend, this upcoming one isn’t too over-scheduled!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week:
Track is in full swing, and Hayden had a race in Bardstown, KY last Friday night. We left as soon as we could after school to make it in time. While Hayden didn’t have a PR, he ran a fast race and placed 8th overall. It was SO windy that I think the runners felt like the were running into the wind no matter which direction they rean. The first lap around the track, I didn’t even recognize him. He looks so much older all of the sudden!
After his race, we drove to Louisville for the night, and stayed at Trav’s mom’s house. Hadley had to be at volleyball in Louisville at 7:30 AM. Her team played well overall and made it to the gold bracket on Sunday.
While the early call time was brutal, she was finished playing around noon. We went out to lunch with Trav’s mom and sisters before heading back to Lex. Boomtown Kitchen was good…the spinach artichoke dip was delish…so good that I ordered the grilled cheese that had the dip on it as well. I had half for lunch and then half for dinner that night.
Saturday night, Hayden and a friend went to he NCAA basketball games that were at Rupp. He saw Auburn play Creighton and then Tennessee played UCLA.
They had some good seat, and Travis picked them up at halftime of the second game which was close to 11:00. I was in bed. haha
After Hadley’s games on Sunday, we tried “Swig” in Louisville. I’d heard of it, but didn’t know all the details. They have lots of soda mixes. I had the “Texas Tab” which is Dr. Pepper + vanilla + coconut cream. It was delish.
Hadley slept most of the ride home on Sunday. We were all beat. It was a long but good weekend of volleyball.
Tuesday was the first outdoor track meet of the season. The kids looked nice in their new school warm-ups…but we needed a bit more clothing to stay warm once the sun went down.
They both had a great first meet. Hadley had a PR in the 400m, and Hayden’s 4×800 relay team placed first.
I’m not much for body spray, but picked up this Sweetest Song scent when Hadley and I went to Bath and Body a couple of weeks ago. I keep it in my purse, and it’s been nice to have on hand if I feel like I need a refresh.
I’ve seen many influencers share Colleen Rothschild products, and when Jen Reed shared this tinted eye cream, I bought it. It’s reasonable priced, a little goes a long way, and I like the lightness of it. I’ve applied it after I finish up my make-up.
I had to order a few school supplies to get me through the rest of the school year, and these paper clips were just what I needed. How cute are they?
Speaking of cute, my new Easter towels from the Target dollar spot are super cute. I hope to put out the rest of my Easter decor (just a few things!) this weekend.
Yesterday was the opening day for baseball, and the Royals had their first game. Hayden has had this date “circled on the calendar” for quite some time. I hope the “boys in blue” have a better year than the outcome of yesterday’s game. Oh well…plenty of ball left in the season.
New Fave Influencer:
I’ve been following Athena (@lightandlifestyled) on Instagram for a few weeks, and she’s a fun one to follow. I love her day in the life reels and her outfits are too cute.
Favorite Recipe:
I tried this recipe this week and it was a 10/10 as they say. Bonus was that I had leftovers that I could take for lunch yesterday and today.
A few tweaks I made were:
I did two pounds of ground turkey because where does the ground turkey go when you cook it? I feel like a pound doesn’t amount to much. haha
I put the chopped zucchini in the skillet with the ground turkey for the last couple of minutes of sauteing.
I cooked some Trader Joe’s Jasmine rice and added that to the casserole dish when I added in the ground turkey and mixed everything together before the final amount of baking time.
Besides shredded Parm, I also added some shredded to Mozz to the top of the casserole too.
Enjoy!!
Favorite Mom Meme:
You know as soon as I sit down, someone says, “Moommm. Will you come here?!”
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
When a new season of Royals baseball starts, I always think of the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Winning the World Series in 2015 was so fun…and these kids were so little! Hopefully, they won’t have to wait too much longer for a World Series championship.
Typically, this would be our final day before spring break…but we still have one week left! I’m not sure why our calendar is different this year, but check on your teacher friends who haven’t had spring break yet! We’re barely hanging on.
Well, we’re on week two of two actual full weeks of school which means I’m back to packing my lunch. I’m sharing what I’ve been packing in my new Bento boxes.
While packing my lunch is still a dreaded task, I’ve been enjoying it a bit more lately and trying to find new lunch ideas. I’ve shared time and time again that I love a “snack plate” for lunch when I’m at home. The Bento Boxes are a way to take my snack plate to school!
I always save gift ideas on a few Amazon lists because I know when the holidays roll around, I need to share ideas with family members. I’d requested some Bento Boxes, but this set didn’t work out because the lids wouldn’t stay snapped on.
My first lunch was Dill, Sea Salt, and Olive Oil Triscuits (my fave!), cheese, grapes, prosciutto, rosemary almonds (my fave!) from Trader Joe’s, and some cottage cheese.
Once I realized those containers weren’t going to work, I ordered myself this set, and they’ve been perfect. The layout is a bit different, but they’ve been working out just fine.
Another lunch: Triscuits, cheese, a hard boiled egg, carrots and Ranch (the Ranch didn’t fit in the box), and my favorite sweet treat…a “Snack Select” from Aldi that has little bites of chocolate, dried cranberries, and graham cracker bites. Little squares of cheese also come in the pack, but I had those later.
On this day, I had a peanut butter roll up (tortilla), Babybel cheese, and cucumbers and Fritos (Trader Joe’s edition) to dip in Trader Joe’s Buffalo dip. I also packed a pudding for dessert in my lunch bag.
One day, I had salami, cheese and crackers from an Olli pack…adult lunchable. I put those things in the Bento box and then added in carrots, Chex Mix, and trail mix.
One day this week, I packed two turkey sandwiches on Hawaiian rolls, cottage cheese and carrots. Then, I packed some Girl Scout cookies…two Thin Mints and two Peanut Butter Patties. Did I need four Girl Scout cookies? No. Was it necessary? Yes…because otherwise, my family hogs the cookies, and they hardly last a couple of days in our cabinet! That being said, Hayden stopped by my room and ate one of the Thin Mints. See what I’m talking about?! haha
I’m loving my new lunch bag. I’d had the same lunch bag for eight years, and the time was past due for me to get a new one. Again, I had this one saved on a list as a gift idea, and it’s perfect. It holds so much, and I love that there’s a small zip pocket on one side and then a larger pocket on the other side.
Just this past weekend, I packed this full of snacks for our weekend in Gatlinburg for Hadley’s volleyball tournament, and it held so many snacks!
It comes in quite a few colors and patterns…and it has a 15% off coupon right now. (Just FYI!)
So, those are a few of my lunches lately. This week has been a bit different because we had a little chili pot luck yesterday with the teachers in my hall, and then we’re having a SOUPer Bowl soup/chili pot luck on Friday. So, I only have to pack a few lunches this week!
Well, I can’t believe it, but today is our last day of school before fall break! I feel like the first couple of weeks of school moved slowly, but September sure felt like it flew by.
As always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea and for this week’s Friday Favorites.
I have quite a few favorites, so here we go:
Friday, two students gave me friendship bracelets they made me. One of them is a combo of their names, and the other stands for “we need to talk” because that’s what they always say when they come and ask me a question. It was such a sweet gesture!
My brother’s family got a new pup a few weeks ago. Growing up, our family dog was a Doberman, and my brother wanted one for his family. Tucker is a handful, but he’s a cutie…especially when he’s sleeping 😉
Hayden had a meet in Louisville last Saturday, and he had another PR. The high school races are so different than the middle school ones. I’m lucky to see him once in the hundreds of runners and the races are longer which means I feel like I’m waiting forever to see him!
My dad was in town last week and got to see Hayden’s race.
Hadley had a tournament in Louisville on Saturday as well.
So, after Hayden’s race, we made our way to the tournament. The Major got to see that activity as well.
Right after the tournament ended, we hurried home. I had to wake up at 5:00 that morning, so I was ready to get home and take a quick nap before all of the Homecoming activities started.
Hadley had a couple of friends come over to get ready around 3:30. Once they were ready, I dropped them off at dinner with their group before meeting for pictures before the dance.
Hadley’s date brought her flowers, and they were so pretty.
Hadley and her friends all looked beautiful.
We continue to have good luck with finding dresses online. This was the first dress we ordered, and Hadley loved it.
Look at this crew…they all went to elementary school together, and have been friends for ten years!
Yes, Hayden is friends with the same crew…but didn’t have Homecoming on his freshman year Bingo card 😉 Once he found out it cost money for the ticket, he was out! haha (I did tell him I’d give him money for the ticket, but no dice on that offer.)
Can you believe this entire crew got a dinner reservation at the same restaurant? We reminded them to tip (at least!) 20%. 😉
They all went to the dance for a bit and then Hadley hung out with some friends after the dance. Overall, I think they had a great time.
Favorite Meal:
I’ve probably shared this recipe before, but I made One Pot Chicken Alfredo again this week, and it was a hit. One of my pet peeves is boiling water and having to wait on it to put my pasta in. I love a one pot recipe where the noodles cook in the same dish as the rest of the ingredients!
Favorite Mom Meme:
The number of times I ask kids to pick up their shoes…
Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday
Look at this toothless pic from 2015. My kids loved playing soccer when they were little. They were on team Force and had both scored three goals each! Confession: I’m glad the soccer years are over. I know we do club seasons in other sports, but soccer seems intense! Both kids have friends who play competitively, and it seems like a huge commitment.
What are your weekend plans? Well, it’s the start of fall break for us, and we are ready for it! I hope to still have a few posts next week, so I will see you then.
How was your week? We had a great week, but I’m getting annoyed with the weather. I can honestly handle 80 degrees, but I’m over the 90 degree temps!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week:
‘Tis the season at Trader Joe’s. I made a stop at Trader Joe’s on Saturday and picked up some of my regular items as well as some fall favorites.
I did resist the temptation to buy some front porch pumpkins, but I hope to do that this weekend.
Not a favorite…on my walk back to my car, this startled me….
…like I had bags in both my hands, and I jumped back startled! A couple others walking near me asked if I was ok…and then saw the hand. haha
This is a blurry photo, but it’s a screen shot of a video. On Saturday, Travis was working, so Hayden convinced Hadley to follow him on her bike for his ten mile run. She was biking and had her blue tooth speaker on her handle bar, so they got to listen to some tunes. The video was shared on his running club’s Instagram page, so that was a nice shout out after running 41 miles last week. It was sweet that Hadley obliged Hayden’s request…especially since she had to get up early to do so.
Saturday night, the kids went to the UK game. Travis had to work late, and I had things to do at home. So, they went with friends, and Hadley shared this pic with me.
They had fun with their friends (and cousins), but were bummed about the 13-14 loss to Georgia. I guess I’m getting a glimpse of the next few years as at close to midnight I was waiting for them to get home.
On Sunday, I had time to decorate fall. I was so happy to turn on my pumpkins and light my fall candles!
Also, y’all …no lie. I didn’t buy a single new fall decoration…except…
… a new garden flag. The fall garden flag that I’ve had for years, was showing its age. So, I ordered this cute one from Amazon. It’s less than $10, and seems to have all of the initial options. I was so pleasantly surprised with the quality too!
The spider webs were just an added touch from nature!
Since I pretty much decorated the same as last year, I’m not sure if I will do a “fall home tour” post this year. Here’s last year’s post in case you are interested!
Of course, we had some volleyball this week. Hadley had one away game and one home game, and they won both! Her away game was at a brand new school about thirty minutes away, and the gym was amazing.
Favorite Recipe:
On Wednesday night, I tried a new recipe. It was sooo easy, and it was delicious as well. Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole will definitely be added into the dinner rotation.
Favorite Mom Meme:
Where is the lie?
Weekly Recap:
The week got away from me, but I did have a couple of posts this week:
What are your weekend plans? Tonight and tomorrow will be very busy for us as it’s Homecoming weekend. On top of that, Hayden has a race tomorrow and Hadley has a volleyball tournament. I guess Sunday will be our day of rest.
How was your weekend? While we had a bit more downtime than usual, I still feel like the weekend flew by!
It’s hard to believe that only two weeks stand between us and fall break!
Anyway, it’s been a long time since I’ve shared a Monday Meals post, but that’s what I’m doing today!
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes along with a few variations.
This post is all about Chicken Pot Pie.
I don’t think I ever had CPP until my sister-in-law brought us one she made (and a frozen one) right after I had the kids.
So, confession…I remember thinking that although I appreciated the meal, I wasn’t sure if I would like it. Well, what’s not to like? haha! It’s now one of our favorite meals.
Last Sunday, went I’d just gotten home from Tennessee with Hadley, I didn’t have a lot of time to make a big grocery list and place an order. So, for only the second time, I used my Kroger delivery. I placed an order for ingredients for a quick and easy dinner: chicken pot pie, salad, and fruit for our Sunday dinner. I threw in a few other odds and ends too, but ordered just enough to get us through Sunday, and then I picked up my bigger Kroger order on Monday after school.
Side note – I think this is how I will mostly use my delivery membership. It was nice placing a smaller order and having those things delivered. I kind of have my “system” down for the larger orders.
Anyway, I didn’t take a picture, but here’s the CPP recipe I’ve been using since 2009 thanks to my sister-in-law:
2 large cans of chicken
1 can of mixed vegetables – drain
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
salt and pepper
2 pie crusts for top and bottom
Everything (except the crust) goes in a big bowl to mix. Then, one pie crust goes on the bottom of pie dish, pour in filling, put second crust on top and pinch the sides around.
I bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. I bake it closer to 60 minutes for crispy crust.
Truly, this is one of my family’s favorite meals.
Here are a few other CPP inspired recipes:
This new fave recipe that reminds me of chicken pot pie…Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls is a new family favorite.
I’ve made this Chicken Pot Pie Casserole recipe a couple of times.
Pillsbury has this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Cups. I haven’t made it, but I have it saved on Pinterest.
This Chicken Pot Pie soup recipe looks delish. Maybe I can make it soon!
I hope you’ve had a great week. I finally feel like we’re in a back to school groove. While it’s a bit hectic, at least we’re finding a rhythm to our days.
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are my favorites from the week:
First of all, it’s S E P T E M B E R! …
…which means some of my favorite things…
Monday, we didn’t have school because it was Labor Day, so we decided to go to Wallace Station and have lunch outside.
My mom was visiting, so my brother and his family joined us as well. It was a nice afternoon.
…the other was a new recipe. It will definitely be added into the dinner rotation.
After school one day, I had some Amazon returns, so while I did that, Hadley popped into Starbucks. I got Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and it was delish!
On Instagram, I shared my September book trackers. I’d clearly lost my mind because when I first posted them, I had typed “August” rather than “September.” Anyway, they are saved in a highlight on my Instagram page. If you use one, feel free to tag me! I like making them…I wish I had more time to read!
Yesterday, I finally wore this romper that I got this summer. I really like it, and I got a few compliments too. 🙂
…and the Chiefs started the season off with a big win last night!
Favorite Mom Meme:
Snacks always help!
Weekly Recap:
I had a couple of posts this week! If I have time, I hope to share one tomorrow or Sunday too.
We have our monthly Share Our Lives post on Monday. We’d love to have you link up with us. This month’s topic is finding peace in your day.
While I had quite a few favorites this week, it’s been a tough one. Earlier this week, we attended a funeral for one of Trav’s cousins. He’s certainly gone too soon, and his sweet family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Also, there was the tragic news out for Georgia where yet another senseless act of violence took the lives of too many innocent people, teachers and students. It’s really hard to make sense of it all. We so happened to have a lock down drill practice on that same day. That night, Hayden said, “Mom, where do you go in your classroom if there is a lock down?” These are not questions my kids should have to ask me. It breaks my heart.
How has your weekend been? We’ve had a little bit of everything going on. Hadley’s been at the lake with her friends, Hayden had a race yesterday morning, I’ve been working on school stuff, but I also enjoyed a bit of time at the pool yesterday. We all have been watching the Olympics. I’m sad to see it end!
Anyway, I had time to throw together another Summer Sunday post, and I’m sharing a few side dish ideas for summer.
I know I’ve been acting like summer is over, but that’s just because we’re back to school. We’ll still have warm summer weather through September, so there will be lots of time to keep enjoying summer foods.
We grill out from time to time, and I always enjoy making side dishes while Travis is in charge of the grilling.
Here are a few ideas:
Pasta Salad:
I use the Betty Crocker pasta salad from the box quite often, but this pasta salad with cucumbers, mozzarella, and more is a favorite that I make a few times in the spring and summer months.
Baked Beans:
I love baked beans, and usually “cheat” and just warm up some of the canned baked beans as a side dish for dinner.
I’ve shared this recipe before, and it’s one that my kids request during the summer months. These asparagus fries are SO good.
Salad:
Like all of these other recipe ideas, I usually “cheat” which means I often buy bagged salad. I haven’t made this arugula salad recipe, but it looks delish! I hope to make it soon.
C/o inspiredtaste.net
Watermelon:
One thing I love about summer is using fruit as an easy side dish. We always have strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple and other fruit on hand. I take advantage of watermelon being so good during the summer months and often have it for lunch or dinner as a side.
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