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Amazon Kindle Giveaway!

Don’t miss out on your chance to snare one of 20 Amazon Kindle copies of ONE SUMMER NIGHT that are up for grabs at this #Giveaway https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/a22bc6cd1f71d715

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#FridayFeeling – Some of my fav storage ideas!

It’s Friday, yeah! For me that means a couple of days away from office work and turning my attention to work at home. I know my husband cringes sometimes (well a lot of the time) when Friday approaches since he knows what that means, especially during the not summer months: Projects.

I love Projects with a capital P. I love to make things whether it takes shape in the form of a new story, work bench, or jewelry. I love to work with my hands and that takes many forms.

With us downsizing my “making” has become about me moving and repurposing as well as getting rid of things I no longer need. To do that I’ve really gone big time to my trusted sources for ideas on storage and other things. Today I’m sharing some of my fav (and IMHO workable) ideas!

Bike Rack (a problem for most people with little space for them): http://bit.ly/2OKjVk1

Glass and Liquor (I’m planning something a little different, but still I loved this idea): http://bit.ly/2OKjVk1

Ladders (So much you can do with them. 2 with some long boards = bookcases!): http://bit.ly/2OKErko

Hang it up: Tin cans, 6 hooks (http://bit.ly/2OKEOvi) or these wall storage items from IKEA: http://bit.ly/2OMxgbf

Pegboard: It’s not for your garage anymore! Paint it! Frame it! Hang! http://bit.ly/2ONnGVC

Glass Containers: For health reasons, I’ve started replacing a lot of my plastic containers with glass. Best places to buy are IKEA, Target, Home Sense and a local restaurant and supply place. Make sure they are lead free. I always try to buy ones made in the good ol’ USA.

Baskets: Yes, I have them! All over to store an assortment of items. From shoes to office items to DVDs, baskets of any kind help corral the clutter once you’ve tossed what you no longer need. Best sources for baskets for me were IKEA and Home Sense (https://us.homesense.com/).

If you’re like me and love to do Projects, be sure to check out these valuable resources and maybe sign up for their newsletters:

https://www.diynetwork.com/
https://www.hgtv.com/
https://www.ikea.com (Get the catalogue and see how they do it!)

Have an awesome Friday and Happy Projects!

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Turks & Caicos #throwbackthursday

With a winter storm bearing down on the Northeast, I’m trying to remember warm days, sun, and summer. I am so not a winter girl! How about you? What’s your fav time of year or place to be? This photo is from a recent trip to the Turks & Caicos Islands. Beautiful place!

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#WriteWed – A Room Without Books

I can’t imagine a room without books maybe because books have been an integral part of my life for so long. From the moment I learned to read, I always had a book in my hands. Books helped me escape to new worlds and learn so many interesting things. My husband teases me about all the little tidbits and facts that I know and whenever he asks me how I knew it, I say, “I read it in a book!”

For that reason, this quote from Roman philosopher Cicero struck me as being all too true. I know that without books I’d lose a little bit of my soul. How about you?

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Green Bean Casseroles #TuesdayTip

This is in honor of Dorcas Reilly, the inventor of the classic Green Bean Casserole, who just recently passed away at the age of 92. Ms. Reilly was a kitchen supervisor at Campbell Soup (right here in Camden, NJ by the way). I don’t know about you, but a Green Bean Casserole is a staple at our Thanksgiving table. Today I’m sharing my variation for this classic dish as well as some links to other variations!

Caridad’s Green Bean Casserole

    Ingredients:

      1 medium onion chopped
      2 cloves garlic minced
      4 tablespoons butter
      4 cups cooked green beans (frozen or fresh work best)
      1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup
      1/2 cup milk (or for an even creamier taste substitute half and half)
      1 to 2 cups French’s Cheddar Cheese Fried Onions
      1 cup parmesan cheese grated
      1 cup grated cheddar cheese

    Directions:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • If using fresh green beans, wash and cut into 2 inch pieces.
    • Steam/Microwave green beans until just tender. Set aside to cool in a large mixing bowl.
    • Saute onion and garlic in the butter over low heat until they are caramelized.
    • Add 1/2 cup milk/half & half and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan (this is much easier to do if you are using a non-stick pan.)
    • Add mushroom soup mix and stir until creamy.
    • Add onion/mushroom soup mixture to the green beans and toss. Then add 3/4 cups of both the parmesan and cheddar cheeses and toss. Also add about 1/2 cup of the French’s Fried Onions and toss.
    • Lightly grease 2 quart casserole dish. Place green bean mixture into casserole and top with the remaining French’s Fried Onions, parmesan and cheddar cheeses.
    • Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

For another variation, fry up some chopped red peppers and add to the mixture! Or try out these other recipes:

    https://www.campbells.com/kitchen/recipes/classic-green-bean-casserole/
    https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/green-bean-casserole/f466928f-a799-4cdc-89ba-1e0bbedf878b
    https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/green-bean-casserole-47102
    https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/best-ever-green-bean-casserole-recipe-1950575
    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/g803/green-beans/

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