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Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day is commonly referred to as the “Last Holiday Of Summer”. We have come up with some delicious recipes that work great for all of our Labor Day plans. Many friends and family get together for a cookout, BBQ, picnic, or time at the beach. It is a time to take a deep breath and enjoy the last few days of Summer before we move on to Fall. Labor Day is a weekend to enjoy some croquet, badminton, volleyball, and hose shoes. The smell of food on the charcoal grill, sweet tea in a pitcher, and a cake or two displayed on a cake plate for dessert. We wanted…
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Olive Garden Crock-Pot Chicken and Pasta
Olive Garden Crock-Pot Chicken and Pasta This dish is super easy and delicious. You will be able to start this before work and then enjoy a great family meal at the end of the day. Aren’t Crock-Pots wonderful? This is my favorite slow cooker, it is a Crock-Pot brand that I have had for years. This recipe is truly a quick dump and cook. Take your boneless skinless chicken breasts and place them in the slow cooker. As you can see, I like to put a liner in my slow cooker. This really saves on all of the clean up afterwards and I highly recommend them, however, it isn’t necessary.…
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Instant Pot Mostaccioli
This Instant Pot Mostaccioli recipe is super simple, very quick, and absolutely delicious. I was a bit skeptical about using the Instant Pot for pasta. We enjoy our pasta with a little bite and I just wasn’t sure it was going to come out that way using the pressure cooker. Boy, was I wrong!! This recipe is great with hamburger, turkey, and even with Italian sausage. It’s all about what you have and what you are in the mood for. Start by turning your Instant Pot to the Saute setting on high. Add the oil to the Instant Pot and drop in your chopped onion and ground beef. When those…
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How Did You Quit Smoking?
How Did You Quit Smoking? I am coming to y’all for some help again. I am looking for methods that others have used, and have success with, for quitting smoking. My 7-year-old grandson is begging me to quit smoking. He has been living with us since March and will be with us at least through the end of the year. I have smoked for many years and have quit several times, however, this time I need to do it not only for him but for my health. I would like to make sure I am around to see him graduate from school and get married someday. Please HELP me to…
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Really Easy Oven Roast Chicken
Really Easy Oven Roast Chicken Chicken is a staple in our house. We eat it in so many things and so many ways that we always have it on hand. I usually have boneless skinless breasts and thighs as well as bone in thighs in my freezer along with bags of cooked shredded chicken. I’ll let you in on a little secret, I get my chicken through Zaycon when they deliver to our community. It is excellent quality and you can’t beat the price. *Unfortunately Zaycon is no longer an option for Chicken. You can read more HERE Sorry, I get so excited about chicken because of it’s versatility I…
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43 Things Only Girls With Curly Hair Understand
43 Things Only Girls With Curly Hair Understand Living here in the South, in case y’all didn’t know, it’s HUMID! Not just a little humid, it is tropical rain forest humid. For those of us with curly hair (that would be me) this is not conducive to a “good hair day”. People have told me for years to “work with what you have”, meaning if you have curly hair you should embrace it and wear your hair curly. For me, this means that I should just realize that I will never have a good hair day until that one or two days of the year where the humidity is below…
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National Fried Chicken Day
National Fried Chicken Day In the South, fried chicken is a food group unto itself, so of course it isn’t a surprise that it has it’s own day. That being said, there are many people that are very excited about National Fried Chicken Day. We have gathered a list of some places that are having great deals for the day. Please make sure to check with your location to verify the deals. Free Food for National Fried Chicken Day Pollo CamperoThe deal: Get BOGO two- or three-piece fried chicken meals all day. If you’re going to go wild, know there’s a three BOGO meal limit per purchase. When: July 6 KFCThe deal: You’ll have…
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Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Two Southern Sweeties Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Have y’all seen how Cauliflower has become the new go to for healthy eating? There are recipes for everything cauliflower… Honey Garlic Baked, Parmesan Roasted, General Tso’s, Riced, Mashed and of course Buffalo. I have been trying to get more veggies into our diet and since Tom and I love cauliflower and anything Buffalo flavored, this was what I decided to try. I was a bit skeptical that it would actually be good because I am so used to eating Buffalo Chicken Wings, I just didn’t see how this was going to satiate my craving for them. Well………….. I was so wrong!!! This…
