A few weeks ago, I told you about how I would be sharing budget tips and decorating advice as an official Apartment Guide Décor Blogger. I kicked off this fun partnership with my 10 Favorite Places To Shop When Decorating On A Budget! Today I’m sharing five budget–friendly kitchen updates. Whether you’re living, looking, or moving, Apartment Guide offers how-to tips for making the most of a space on a budget. via The kitchen is often one of ...
Kitchen Hacks
10 Spice Organization Tips
I'm not sure if it's just me, but my spice cabinet remains in a state of disarray no matter how hard I try to keep things at least standing up. It's some kind of curse to have various sized jars and bottles that don't stack right, fall over and sometimes avalanche when the door is opened. Ha!! Please tell me I'm not alone?! I've rounded up ten spice organization ideas for y'all! Some of the ideas are similar, but there are unique qualities ...
10 After School Snack Ideas
Surely I'm not the only mom that struggles to be creative with snacks, right?? It is so easy to get into a "snack rut" whether it's morning, afternoon or evening. Well, I'm there...in a rut. While researching creative snacks on Pinterest, I was incredibly inspired so I decided to share these snack ideas with y'all! I'm calling them "after school snacks," but these ideas are perfect for just about anyone, anytime. :) {Pin the image ...
{Free} DIY Casserole Dish Insulator
Do you often take food to church potlucks or family gatherings? Or do you make food ahead of time and need to keep it warm? Many stores sell casserole dish insulators, but this frugal tip is absolutely free. I love free, don't you?! :) Wait for it...wait for it. A towel. Yes, a plain and simple bath {or beach} towel! When I pull a casserole dish out of the oven, I immediately cover it with aluminum foil and the plastic lid. Then I wrap a ...
How To Have A Steak Bake
I mentioned last week that we always have a steak bake at camp. It's a tradition that everyone always looks forward to, so I thought I'd show you how to have a steak bake. I would love to do this in our backyard as Summer turns into Fall especially for our church youth! Doesn't that look delish?! The day before a steak bake prepare the meat - cutting, marinading etc. Build a fire pit with concrete blocks. Fill it with wood. Surround the ...
Brown Ground Beef {The Easy Way}
One of my least favorite tasks in the kitchen is browning ground beef {or turkey, or chicken or whatever}. The microwave seems to make the meat tough and chunky and browning meat on the stove top is just a pain to me for some reason. Call me weird. :) Recently, I've started using a simple trick that I learned from my mom. She's incredibly brilliant at streamlining daily tasks. The solution? A slow cooker. This is SO easy, you're gonna ...