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Author: Courtney

Molly Monday: Just Because

Molly Monday: Just Because

Molly and I had some snuggle time the other night before bed and she could not have looked any cuter!

Pirate’s Booty Mac and Cheese Review

Pirate’s Booty Mac and Cheese Review

I was shopping at Target the other day having one of those “I’m not just going to wait in line to buy one thing” moments. I really needed a box of cereal, but the thought of buying just one item annoyed me. So of course, 

Simple Sausage Gravy

Simple Sausage Gravy

I pretty much always order biscuits and gravy for breakfast where it is available. A few years ago, I started making my own at home and I went through a phase where I would eat it once a week, even for dinner sometimes! I’ve since 

Molly Monday: Coopers Rock Part II

Molly Monday: Coopers Rock Part II

The last time we went to Coopers Rock, it was the middle of winter. It was snowing, freezing and Molly ended up with so much snow in her fur she was wet for an hour! This time was a much different experience. We decided to 

May Favorites

May Favorites

1. Lobster Mac and Cheese This is the #1 of my May Favorites! I think this is actually a favorite any month of the year, but I had an amazing Lobster Mac and Cheese at The Continental in Atlantic City. I would definitely make the 

Rum and Ginger Cocktail

Rum and Ginger Cocktail

I was cleaning out my refrigerator before Memorial Day to make room for new things and I found some almost empty bottles of ginger ale and apple juice. You know what that means – I had to make a cocktail with them, of course! I 

Spicy Shrimp Pasta in Tomato Wine Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Pasta in Tomato Wine Sauce

When I started working from home, I definitely still bought myself Lean Cuisines and other frozen goodies at the store for lunch. Now, 6 months in, I’ve started actually cooking myself lunch because it really (truly!) does not take that much longer. I realize not 

Molly Monday: May BarkBox

Molly Monday: May BarkBox

Molly’s May BarkBox came while I was in Atlantic City! This morning on our walk she and I got locked out of the apartment and had to take a trip to the office for a spare key. She spotted the box in the delivery area