The great book recap of 2024

Sharing a roundup of the books I read in 2024, my plan for reading in 2025, and the top picks from the year. Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was relaxing and blissful after the ...

Butterscotch Pudding – The Stay At Home Chef

Instant pudding boxes are convenient, but there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy indulgence of homemade. This butterscotch pudding is made with dark brown sugar for an unbeatable depth of ...

Rethink Your Resolutions to Transform Your Life in the New Year

At the start of every year, we’re bombarded with the same message: it’s time to fix ourselves. It’s an avalanche of ads for treadmills, exercise bikes, gym memberships, diet plans, and supplements. ...

Ground Beef Stir Fry – Spend With Pennies

Did you know that ground beef can be transformed into a quick and delicious stir fry? This easy Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is made with seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables in a quick ...

HAM RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION

These recipes are perfect for leftover ham or whenever you need a ham recipe. We love them all and they are easy to make. Lima Beans with Ham over Rice This dish is super comforting ...

have yourself a merry little Christmas

Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We spent it at the Princess in Scottsdale and also saw The Nutcracker at Ballet Arizona. The Princess is one of my favorite holiday ...

The Little Things Newsletter #448 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m wishing the very merriest of Christmases to you and yours from me and mine! May your holidays be merry, may you be surrounded by those you love, and may ...

Grinch Punch – The Stay At Home Chef

Fine, fine if you must get all holly jolly, stir up this obnoxiously festive Grinch Punch. It’s disgustingly delightful…but don’t let that get to your head! Ugh, if you’re going to insist on ...

How to Cook Pork Tenderloin

This Pork Tenderloin recipe comes out very tender and juicy. Roasted pork tenderloin is easy to make and on the table in no time at all. Served with a mushroom sauce, it’s as easy as it is ...

Mulled Wine – Spend With Pennies

This mulled wine is warm, spiced, and irresistibly fragrant. This traditional recipe has red wine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and citrus, with the perfect hint of sweetness. Greet ...