Hello Monday: Zippy Rosemary Roasted Squash

 

Happy Monday Besties! Running Daddy and I had an amazing food weekend and I am excited to share one of our Best dishes from this weekend. Today I am linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday to share my Zippy Rosemary Roasted Squash. 

Fall is my favorite season for food. I love the textures, the spices and the sweetness. There is nothing like fall food. This Zippy Rosemary Roasted Squash is easy, healthy and quick. While I am sharing a version with acorn squash, I did a similar version with a medium-sized sweet potato last week. It would also be amazing with butternut squash. 

Friday Favorites October 11, 2024: Pumpkin Spice Edition

 

Before I even start this post today, I want to make sure that everyone is sending prayers, Good thoughts and any aid they can to the people impacted by the storms over the last few weeks. If you are looking for a place to make a donation, of any amount, think about World Central Kitchen. They are currently sending water and fresh food to the southeast. Always double-check to see if your employer will match your donation. My employer will and it is a way to send additional help to impacted areas.

I am going to switch gears and move to Friday Favorites. It is ok to take a moment to focus on things that bring us Joy and levity even when times are challenging. Since there is no denying now that we are in full pumpkin spice season, I am sharing with you my favorite pumpkin spice items and not all of them are food items. Join me today as I link up with Erika and Andrea for Friday Favorites-Pumpkin Spice Edition!

1. Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread Mix

If you have spent any time on this site over the last few years you know that I am not a big baker. Baking can be tough when you are gluten-free but I have definitely figured out my go-to recipes and mixes. Trader Joe's makes an amazing pumpkin bread mix that comes in regular and gluten free. It is so Good that honestly, there is no reason in my mind to make it from scratch.

Monthly Musings-September 2024: Back-to-School Routines, Recipes and Fall Fashion

 

Here we are on the last Thursday of September. Did September fly by for anyone else? For September's Monthly Musings it is basically a buffet of early fall topics. Holly and I want to share what is working for back-to-school routines now that people have been settled in for a bit, favorite fall recipes, food and all of the fall fun. Join us for our link-up party that we host with a group of other talented writers for all of the goodness that fall brings. It's finally here!

1. What are your Best tips for getting into a fall/back-to-school routine?

As an official bird launcher, my back-to-school days are over or have taken a new look. The one thing that I will share is that for the first month or so is to be easy and flexible. Make dinner easy, don't pile on too many activities and understand, that everyone will be really tired!

What's Up Wednesday: September 2024

 

September is just rolling along here Besties! Does anyone else feel the same way? This has been a Good month so far and it is finally starting to feel like fall around here. As this is the last Wednesday of the month, I am linking up with Shay and Shaeffer for What's Up Wednesday. Let's get ready to chat all things September!

What We're Eating This Week

Things in the menu planning department are relaxing a lot lately in the Good Better Best household now that it is just Running Daddy and me at home. Because it is just the two of us, traffic is terrible lately and we are about five weeks away from the election, I am trying to make our dinners for two as simple as possible.

Monday-Eggroll in a Bowl

Sidenote, I am not sure what I did when I made it this time, but it didn't turn out like it normally does. Do any of you have night like this?  You make a recipe about 100 times and one night you just can't get the seasoning right?

Tuesday-Pizza meatballs with salad

Wednesday-Hawaiian meatballs in the crockpot with salad

Yes, we are having two different kinds of meatballs with salad, two days in a row this week.  I may make a little brown rice with this if I am feeling adventurous. 

Thursday-Roasted shrimp with veggies and rice

Friday-Definitely takeout of some kind

What I am Reminiscing About

I am actually not feeling very sentimental right now. I am working hard to live in the moment and enjoy this season we are in. I have been thinking a little bit about this time last year when we were so focused on college applications and that Hockey Guy ended up exactly where he needed to be.

Monthly Musings September 2024 Topics: Back to School Routines, Recipes and Fall Fashion

 

Happy Monday Besties! I literally finished this graphic moments ago after a wonderful weekend visiting Hockey Guy! I am linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday and sharing the topics and the graphic for Monthly Musings coming up on Thursday of this week.

Now that we have settled into the school year and fall is starting to hit, we are talking about back-to-school routines (share what is working for you), recipes and fall fashion. We are sharing all of the early fall fun and hope you will join us as a writer, reader or both on Thursday! 

Friday Favorites September 13, 2024: Pumpkin Mugs, The Perfect Couple, Concierge Moms, Everyday Cardigan and Empty Nest Podcast

 

Summer definitely feels like it is coming to a close and fall is slowly creeping in around here. I am really embracing the fall this year and have so many things to look forward to this fall. At the same time, this is a very busy season for me at work with the upcoming elections which means I am pretty tired this week. I am working hard to embrace to fall fun to balance out the workweek.

I am happy to be back today for Friday Favorites sharing simple Joys that are getting me through the week. I will be linking up Erika and Andrea to share all of the things that made me happy this week.

1. Hello Pumpkin Mugs 

This mug is one of those simple Joys. There is a TJ Maxx near my office and about every other week I take a break and walk around TJ Maxx during lunchtime just to clear my head. Does anyone else do things like this? I saw these mugs in August and didn't buy them. I also realized that some of our coffee mugs were getting a little faded and their service has probably come to an end after 18 or so years. 

Monthy Musings August 2024: Summer's End/Back to School

 

Hey there Besties! August is winding down and so is summer. For Monthly Musings, Holly and I wanted to celebrate the end of summer and share the Best tips for back to school. Join us and the talented group of writers who link up with us every month for Monthly Musings. 

1. Do you meal plan? Any family-friendly recipes to share? 

I have always meal planned. I am not one of those people who can walk in the door after commuting from downtown (every day!) and figure out what to make for dinner. Even though it is just two of us in the house, I am still meal planning. I also think it helps with grocery shopping and cuts down on food waste. 

My taco meatballs can literally be on the table in less than 30 minutes and are something I have been making at least twice per month for years!

The parmesan chicken tenders are also super easy to make and give a healthier twist on a chicken nugget. Maybe I will make these next week!