The Little Issues E-newsletter #431 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! Our children are again at school or beginning new jobs, and we’re having fun with the beginning of fall right here in Ohio. We’ve had some gloriously cool mornings right here and I’m making an attempt to get out and stroll as a lot as doable today.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: I’ve been again within the kitchen this week, cooking and baking some nice new recipes to share. The day off was nice, and I’m excited to get again to work. Is anybody else prepared for some fall consolation meals?

Within the meantime, let’s put collectively a meal plan for this week with some Beer and Garlic Grilled Chicken, Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese, and this Watermelon Fruit Salad.

For my salad cravings, this BLT Chopped Salad and the Italian Grinder Salad must occur quickly.

Ramen Egg Roll in a Bowl is an irresistible skillet of deconstructed egg rolls tossed with ramen noodles and I’m telling you now that you’re going to adore it.

One in all my boys requested enchiladas this week, so these cheesy green chile chicken and black bean enchiladas are additionally on the meal plan. It’s a assured two thumbs up from my crowd.

Buttery, garlicky shrimp with loads of shiny lemon is one thing I can by no means get sufficient of. I’ve a tough time resisting consuming these Garlic Butter Shrimp straight out of the pan every time I prepare dinner them.

I’ve been craving these Cosmic Brownies, so I’ll be making a batch this weekend. (On the pretense of stocking them within the freezer for the youngsters, ha.) 

And I’m pondering it’s time to make this Blackberry Coconut Crisp once more, together with a batch of ice cream to scoop over every serving.

My FAVORITE THING this week are these cropped leggings. I’ve been sporting them for a number of years now, and simply purchased a few new pairs. They maintain up effectively and I nearly dwell in them each for train and for work days within the kitchen by means of the autumn and winter.

What I’m READING: A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey. This wasn’t actually a feel-good ebook for me. It was extra of an ups-and-downs curler coaster, a little bit too practical for me at instances. I discovered it each miserable and uplifting at totally different instances. It was advisable to me, and I doubtless wouldn’t have picked it up alone. Whereas the ebook wasn’t fairly what I anticipated, I needed to know the way it could finish and I’m glad I completed it.

What I’m WATCHING: Always Be My Maybe. I simply rewatched this film and cracked up laughing once more. It’s such an awesome feel-good flick and I give it two thumbs up.

“I keep in mind the times of previous; I meditate on all that you’ve accomplished; I ponder the work of your palms. I stretch out my palms to you; my soul thirsts for you want a parched land.” Psalm 143:5-6 ESV

Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!

Mary