Can it please be summer yet? Garden Update

June 30, 2015GardenKim BrushComment

I’m not sure it’s ever going to feel like summer. So much rain makes it feel like spring.

The last storm brought 5 inches in a couple of hours. We had a river flowing across the driveway. We are so glad that we laid more gravel in the spring for a smoother drive & no more moat.

Easy Slow Cooker Meals to Keep your Kitchen COOL

June 26, 2015In the KitchenKim Brush5 Comments

We are finally seeing some sun here in Missouri in between the rain showers. That means I do NOT want to turn on the oven if I can avoid it.

So how do we keep it SIMPLE and COOL?

The solution? My favorite kitchen servant--the crockpot!

I might have a Trim Healthy Mama drinking problem

June 19, 2015THMKim Brush18 Comments

How to do batch prep for THM drinks. When cold drinks are available it helps in avoiding high calorie soda. Check out the process to get drinks for close to a week done in less than 30 minutes -- Day to Day Adventures

8 Crisp Summer Salads

June 16, 2015In the KitchenKim Brush10 Comments

One way to keep it cool in the kitchen is by making more salads as meals. Check out some of our favorite low fat and low carb options. Keeping It Cool series continued next week . . .