The Little Issues E-newsletter #409 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my pals! I’m very a lot wanting ahead to a lazy weekend spent largely at residence – this one will likely be full of bonus youngsters and an abundance of meals too. I find it irresistible when everyone seems to be residence on the identical time lately. 

And seeing how I’m as weather-obsessed as ever, I’ll be headed out for just a few walks and having fun with the contemporary, chilly air as a lot as potential.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: That is, no doubt, bar none, the finest tomato soup I’ve ever tasted. If in case you have somebody in your loved ones who doesn’t like tomato soup, this three-ingredient crockpot recipe is the one you should use to persuade them in any other case. It has made diehard followers of me and my boys.

I’ve been holding out on you, my pals. I first made this ramen egg roll in a bowl over a month in the past and I’ve made it 4 extra instances since then. It was an instantaneous household favourite from the very first chunk, and proper now, I can’t get sufficient of it.

Candy and just a bit bit spicy, this bell pepper and rooster stir fry is full of bite-size sticky candy chunks of honey sriracha rooster and tender-crisp peppers. The entire recipe comes collectively in below 20 minutes.

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans and bacon is a holiday-sounding aspect dish you’ll be able to eat any day of the week.

Are you aware how straightforward it’s to make taco soup? (You solely want 7 elements!) It is a hearty chili-style soup made with beef, tomatoes, beans, and corn. It’s filled with Mexican flavors and is the proper factor to make for busy nights.

Have you ever heard of mac and cheese ice cream? Because the creamy, candy ice cream melts in your mouth, the flavour softens and leaves you with only a trace of savory taste. Is it for everybody? Nope. But it surely has been an enormous win with a stunning variety of folks!

With a candy, buttery, crispy, cake-like topping and a filling of candy, heat berries, this blueberry cobbler is dessert perfection with a scoop of ice cream on high.

What I’m CRAVING: These Chocolate Mint Dream Bars are dessert perfection, and my household has beloved them ever since my pal Lynne first made them for us. My youngest son made them final evening they usually’re chilling within the fridge now, prepared for dinner tonight. I can hardly wait.

My FAVORITE THING this week is that this dish brush. I’d apologize for the way nerdy I’ve gotten with a few of my favourite issues currently, however every one among them makes my life simpler – from my dishwashing gloves to the dish rack. So, I would as effectively share the dishbrush I’ve been utilizing for months. I used the older fashion with a sponge hooked up for years, however the sponge was at all times falling aside. This brush? It’s nonetheless going sturdy and it really works nice. 

What I’m WATCHING: Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse. I actually loved the primary Spider-Verse film and this one was numerous enjoyable as effectively. When an animated film captures and holds our consideration in such an unbelievable method, it’s price watching and re-watching. In case you take pleasure in multiverse tales, this one simply is perhaps your new favourite.

What I’m READING: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. This guide couldn’t presumably have extra hype surrounding it, and if I’m being sincere, that’s usually an enormous turn-off for me. Nevertheless, on my final journey, I lastly downloaded the guide and wound up studying it straight by whereas on a flight. I went by it once more later whereas taking some notes. There’s nothing new or breathtaking on this guide, however I like most of the writer’s recommendations for implementing change and I respect the entire reminders.

I’m implementing among the practices now and might already see the potential right here, whether or not I spend simply 6 minutes or 60 minutes on this every morning. In case you’re at all times on the lookout for methods to enhance your life, this guide is stuffed with nice recommendations and reminders.

“I’m not saying this as a result of I’m in want, for I’ve realized to be content material regardless of the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11 NIV

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

Mary