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Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which One Is Best?

July 3, 2018 By sandi 4 Comments

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Which one is better: Instant Pot or Crock-Pot? People in the U.S. have loved their Crock-Pots since they became popular in the 1970s. And for good reason. Who doesn't love throwing in a bunch of ingredients, turning on the Crock-Pot, leaving the house, and coming back to a … [Read more...] about Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which One Is Best?

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28 Things To Do with a Mom Friend

June 14, 2018 By sandi 2 Comments

If you're a mom, it's easy to get into a rut when it comes to finding things to do with a friend. Going out to dinner is nice, but it's also fun to add some more creative options into your friendship date arsenal. Plus, you can't always drop the kids and go out with friends. … [Read more...] about 28 Things To Do with a Mom Friend

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Building Friendships with Dinner Guests

May 15, 2018 By sandi 6 Comments

How to Build Friendships with Dinner Guests I'm sure you'll agree with me that making friends as an adult is hard. You can't just run up to someone at the grocery store, tell her that you love her hair and run off skipping together, holding hands, like you could as a kid. But … [Read more...] about Building Friendships with Dinner Guests

Filed Under: Everyday Entertaining, Invite Them Over!

Dinner Party Mistakes: What to Do and How to Recover

May 13, 2018 By sandi 1 Comment

  If you do much entertaining, dinner party mistakes are inevitable. Today I'm going to share with you what to do and how to recover when something goes wrong. A few months ago, I threw a study party for my son's academic team at school before their big state … [Read more...] about Dinner Party Mistakes: What to Do and How to Recover

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Entertaining on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Big on Food

May 13, 2018 By sandi 5 Comments

How to Save Money When Entertaining Guests Do you feel like you can't afford to entertain guests? You can! When my husband and I were newly married, we lived on a super tight budget. We went on $10 date nights, ate a lot of beans and rice, and almost always said no when … [Read more...] about Entertaining on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Big on Food

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I love connecting with friends and family over a good meal, and I want to help you gain confidence to invite people over for dinner. I believe friendships grow when you gather around the table.
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