A *Chef's Kiss* Treat for You

Welcome to our new subscribers! You just found the fastest growing community of women on the whole dang internet! You’re probably laying in bed with coffee recovering from St. Patty’s Day. Perfect place for today’s edition:

• Chef-in-training: That’s you!

• Smartphone Scholarship: Take the money, ditch the phone.

• Sneakers: A summer shopping list.

• The Think Dirty App: It’s not at all what you’re thinking.

• COOKING: Talk about a hosting nightmare! Once, my grandma made everyone hide under the beds because unexpected company arrived, and they had no food to offer them.🤣 Today, a text or evite work for events, but just in case you have an impromptu guest, don’t hide under the bed! Here are a list of ten easy recipes made from pantry staples. Still a bit shy when it comes to cooking for a crowd? 🧑‍🍳 It’s all about practice and practicing the right skills. Learn 33 actionable tips from top chefs to be a better cook — the perfect steak, freezing tips, salting in layers. Bon appetit! 🍽

• MARRIAGE: You’ve heard it before. “Never let the sun go down on your anger.” It’s from the Bible, so we respect it, but — quite frankly — it’s never worked for us. Here’s a little secret — most arguments resolve with sleep. 💤 On the other hand, it’s helpful to have tried and true advice for tough moments. And, the reality is, advice that’s not helpful at one time becomes helpful later. Check out this marriage advice from 10 dads — and, remember, it’s always better in the morning. 🌤

• OUTDOOR DECOR: Confession: my fall mums are still in my front porch planters. Nothing greets guests like dead plants, right? I’m breaking out of my blackthumb slump with some sanctuary inspiration (who’s ready to move to Scotland? 🙋). There’s no need to reinvent the wheel with this gardener’s idea book: perfect for your porch planter planning. Don’t forget! Sun and shade matter- here’s a list of plants you can’t kill and their sun preferences. Plant-moms unite!

• TECH: Young adults are choosing to unplug from the matrix. 💊 Last fall, Franciscan University of Steubenville launched its “Unplugged Scholarship” to award financial aid to students who give 👏 up 👏 their 👏 smartphones 👏 during 👏 college! “We want to encourage people to take steps to reclaim what it means to be human.” Bravo! 🙌

• FASHION: Don’t tread lightly. 👟 Exposed and chunky tread is all the rage. Get pretty in pink with these feminine kicks — perfectly paired with a skirt. These Gazelles capture the same vibe as the hard-to-come-by Adidas Sambas. And, for the ultimate in trendy statement — check out these Sorel Impact Lace Shoe. Maybe this year is the year to go with the ever in style New Balance, like these Fresh Foam Roavs. Not into the chunky, bright statement shoe? Go classic and invest in the well priced Forever Sneaker, and maybe it will be your last.

• Here’s the only moment 😭 from this week’s Oscars you need to watch.

• The anti-sex origin of corn flakes. 🥣 

• Yeehaw! Here’s a Spotify playlist of the 500 best country songs of the last century.

• Is Rover barking at his reflection again or tearing up your pumps?🦮 Try a lick mat.

• Ingredient lists can’t be trusted — we know that. 😤 The Think Dirty app is just what we need. Get scanning and get clean.

MONDAY: One Pan Roast Beef and Veggies (GF)

TUESDAY: Simple and Buttery Roasted Chicken (GF)

WEDNESDAY: Brussel Sprout Salad (with leftover chicken)

THURSDAY: Italian Sausage Kale Soup

FRIDAY: Baked Salmon Cakes (GF)

SATURDAY: Slow Cooker Sunday Saucy Bolognese Pasta

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