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How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind – Giveaway!

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I took this selfie at three o’clock in the afternoon.  Yes, those are the breakfast dishes in the background.  (Mom, if you’re reading this, turn away now!)

Clearly, I need the book that I’m holding.

I work from home, which in some ways seems like it would make it easy to keep up with daily cleaning tasks.  But what happens is that by the time I drive my daughter to her classes and/or help her get started on school work (she does a hybrid homeschool/cottage school), I need to get started on my own work at the computer.  So the dishes wait.  And the laundry waits.  And unless I set a timer or intentionally take a break to straighten things, all of those chores will be ignored until I quit working at dinner time.  Or quit so that I can take Mia to volleyball practice or some other errand.

I have loved Dana White’s blog, A Slob Comes Clean for years.  I met Dana at a conference quite a few years ago and she is delightful!  Her new book is just as delightful, which is not something you can say very often about a book on cleaning.

Here’s how Dana introduces her book in the first few pages:   [Read more…] about How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind – Giveaway!

Lemon Pepper Parmesan Peas (plus a Pyrex giveaway and ideas for dressing up canned vegetables)

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Lemon Pepper Parmesan Peas

 

I’ve shared before that I often forget about side dishes until it’s nearly too late.  I’m a big fan of keeping the sides simple.

Canned veggies are one of my go-to sides, especially if I’m running short on time, which happens often!

Peas are one of our favorites.  I usually serve them with butter, salt and pepper.  But this time I decided to dress them up a bit.

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Lemon Pepper Parmesan Peas (plus a Pyrex giveaway and ideas for dressing up canned vegetables)

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can Libby’s Sweet Peas
  • 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 Tbs. shaved Parmesan

Instructions

  • Heat peas in small bowl in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and stir gently to blend.
  • Top with shaved Parmesan.

 

 

Libbys canned vegetables

 

Libby’s vegetables make wonderful, quick side dishes.  Here are a few ideas for dressing up the veggies, while keeping things quick and simple:

  • Add herb seasoning to any variety of Libby’s vegetables
  • Sweeten Libby’s Sliced Carrots with a bit of honey.  Add a bit of butter too!
  • Top Libby’s Sliced White Potatoes with bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Add a little salsa to Libby’s Sweet Corn and serve with Mexican food.

There are all kinds of possibilities to make your quick side dishes stand out.

Giveaway!

Libby’s is giving away a variety of their vegetables, along with a glass 14 piece Pyrex Storage set to one reader of Eat at Home!

To enter, leave a comment answering this question:

What’s your favorite Libby’s vegetable and how would you season it?

Giveaway will be open until noon EST on February 17.  Winner will be notified by email.

You can find Libby’s on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.

 

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Disclosure:  I have been compensated by Libby’s for my time, however all opinions are my own.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker Soup Series

 

Giveaway Closed!

It’s Slow Cooker Soup Friday again!  We’ve been featuring slow cooker soups that can be made entirely in the crockpot, with no pre-cooking meat required.  Throw it all in and turn it on!

And today is even better because I’ve got a $500 Cash Giveaway for you to enter!  Keep reading to get the details on that.   [Read more…] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Apricot and Pecan Topped Brie Appetizer

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Apricot and Pecan topped Brie

 

 

I’ve been working with Libby’s recently and I was so excited to be asked to create a Thanksgiving recipe using their product.  I chose to use Libby’s apricot halves.  Apricots are a favorite of mine.  I used to eat them with breakfast every day. Yum!

This appetizer couldn’t be simpler to make.  It has plenty of fall flavor too.  Apricots and pecans get spiced up with cinnamon, nutmeg and a splash of vanilla.  The warm fruit tops melty brie for an appetizer that your guests will love!  It will definitely keep them happy and willing to wait a bit longer for dinner.

(I’ve also got a fantastic giveaway at the end of this post, so keep reading!)

Here’s what you’ll need to make the appetizer:   [Read more…] about Apricot and Pecan Topped Brie Appetizer