More Instant Pot Cooking & Food Prep/Storage

 I had a very productive day of food prepping and my Instant Pot got quite the work out.

1) Veggie Chili-I made this for a Sunday Funday and froze the leftovers in Souper Cubes, then popped them out into ziplock bags.

2)Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs-The easiest method for perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs. I used this recipe.  

3) No Soak Instant Pot Black Beans. I used this recipe. I portioned out the cooked beans in the Souper Cubes and froze them

4 )I roasted up some carrots that needed to be used up.

5) I made a big batch of jasmine rice in the Instant Pot and froze it in zip lock bags.

We've used the Instant Pot quite a few times at our Sunday Fundays this summer making Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with this recipe.

and Instant Pot Pesto Cavatapi with Costco Pesto sauce. 

The Instant Pot has become a real work horse in my kitchen. 

Do you have an Instant Pot? What's your favorite thing to make in it?

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{Garden} Morning Glory Appreciation [And Everything I Planted From Seed]

I've grown morning glories quite a few times but this year they are absolutely taking over and thriving.

This one in the back yard keeps trying to climb the fence over to our neighbors' house.

I'm greeted by these beautiful blooms when I go to yoga in the morning.

They've taken over our Japanese Maple and are climbing the railings of our front porch.

I'm loving all of the different colors we're seeing.

The white blooms are nice...

..deep pinks are eye catching...

...but I really love this deep purple.

The lighter periwinkle is pretty with their darker accents.  

In other flowers planted from seeds news--the cosmos have gone crazy as well. I love cutting them for bouquets.

They've toppled over but are still going strong.

They come in some pretty shades too!

They make me happy!

The naturtiums are just ok, I love their foliage but the flowers don't give much "wow".

I guess I could put them in a salad.

I pruned all of my flowering zinnias last month and they are all about to (hopefully) start blooming again.   I see lots of buds!  I think it was a pretty successful seed sowing year!

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{Shopping} Trader Joe's-Favorites and Some Vacation Buys

We had a few trips to Trader Joe's in the recent months with a few hauls.

Here are some typical staples that I buy.

We had a surprise trip to TJ's when we were in Boston for a few days and picked up some snacks.

Some more staples and a seasonal candle.

Even though we were on vacation, we picked up some recommended products to try when we got home. The mustard is really good. I haven't tried the Spicy Honey Sauce yet.

We also picked this up on our vacation haul.  I've been using it at home and it's a good transition from summer scents before getting into the heavier fall scents. 

I can't wait to check out all of the fall things on my next TJ's trip!

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{Thrifting} What I Thrifted in August

It was another pretty good month of thrifting.

I found this cover up romper that is easy to just throw over my swimsuit.

This was a splurge but a deal on Poshmark.  It's a new-with-tags washable silk dress from Quince that I plan on wearing to an upcoming wedding. I think I can dress it up or down.

dress

I've been into puzzles since I thrifted one last month and found these from one seller on Facebook Marketplace.

I've already finished two of them.

I think I'm getting better at them (and faster!).  I might be addicted.

We went to a local estate sale and I found a few holiday decorations.  The Halloween candles have timers and still work. 

The Christmas tree stand wasn't working when I put in the new batteries but I took the bottom off to investigate the wires and I must have triggered the right connection because it turned on. Yay!

The candleholders are Lenox and will look nice for Christmas decorating. The candles were included and look kind of vintage 80's to me.

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A Full & Fun Summer Weekend

 This was a really good weekend when both girls were home and it was full of good stuff, like...

...walking to breakfast in town.

...family pool time

...trying some new seltzer flavors

...poolside summer fruit

...charcuterie box and beer at a local brewery

...Bananagrams too!

...dinner and spritzes with the girls at a waterfront restaurant

...a Sunday night concert (this was the theatre, not the performer)

...the theatre had a rooftop bar for before show drinks and views

...our first time at this intimate theatre

...seeing John Waite!  He did most of his hits from the 80's and his voice is still amazing! 

This is the kind of weekend I want to remember from this summer!

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Fashion Finds - Summer

You know I love a good thrift find but I've actually bought all of these items brand new and love them. 

Risen Keira High Rise Raw Hem Shorts

I've been living in these shorts from Social Threads. They were a little pricey for shorts but when I break it down by cost per wear, they are a bargain!

Pointell Rib-Knit Cover-Up

I got this cover up from Old Navy.

Crinkle Gauze Tank Top

This top is also from Old Navy.

Bubble Hem Top

This one is from Old Navy too. They were all on clearance which was nice.

Tankini

I added a new swim suit to the collection. I like the look of a one piece with the convenience of two pieces.

Two piece wide leg pant set

I've been wearing this two piece set together but have also worn the pants with a black top. 

 It feels dressy but comfortable and is a nice thin material.

Smocked high waist shorts

These are so light weight and flattering.  I want to get them in another pattern.

Tube Top

I'm not much of a tube top wearer but apparently I am now. This one stays up and is nice and thick material. I usually wear it under something else.

Joyce Semi Precious Beaded Necklace

I wanted to hop on the beaded necklace trend this summer but a lot of them were too big. I found this one at Baublebar and I haven't taken it off. The blue agate goes with pretty much everything I wear.

Sketchers Slip-Ins Contour Foam Cozy Fit Luxe Comfort

I've been on the hunt for a pair of white, comfortable, washable, slip-in sneakers and finally found this pair. So far they have been comfortable from the start and I love the slip-in style. I haven't washed them yet but my daughter has a similar pair and washes them often so I'm pretty confident they will clean up nicely.

What's your favorite fashion find of the summer?

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