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So, I’m in Utah for an unexpected visit. My mom is in the ICU with some major medical problems. I’ll be back soon!

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Jul 10

Have you ever been embarrassed, yet so grateful all at once?

Quite a few years ago, I was a young mom of three busy little boys.

We were doing our weekly grocery shopping at @heb. Two were piled in the grocery cart and the oldest was old enough to hang on the side.

This week our budget was so tight. It was one of those times in life where our one car needed new tires and our washing machine had just given out.

I remember having exactly $27 dollars to spend. No more no less.

I only got the essentials, but thought I had enough to splurge a bit and could buy hot dogs for my boys.

We stood in line and I was familiar with the cashier. She was an older lady named Maria and was always so kind yet super efficient and got you through her line lickity split.

My total rang up at $27.88. I didn’t have the $.88 cents so I politely asked her to take the hot dogs off.

She was in cashier mode and grabbed the hot dogs before they could be bagged.

As she grabbed that packet her eyes swept past all three of my boys then up at me.

She hesitated for a moment then put the hot dogs in my bags.
She said, “No, honey. The hot dogs are on me today.”

I told her she didn’t have to do that and she said, all little boys should have hot dogs for a fun summer lunch.

I was so grateful to her, but embarrassed all at the same time. I was frustrated with where we were at in life at that time, even though we were trying our best.

Because of my pride, I avoided ever going through her line again. I knew she probably wouldn’t remember me or even bring it up if she did. I was just in a hard place mentally. Her genuine kindness never was forgotten, though.

We moved to the next town over (not far) and started shopping at a different HEB. It wasn’t until just a few years ago, it really sunk in exactly what such a simple act of love did for my heart and soul.

I wrote her a thank you note and in the envelope I included $.88 and a GC and kept that in my purse. I would frequent that location more and look for her.

*This caption is already long, but if you want the rest of the full circle story, leave a comment and I’ll tell you the rest.

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 8

then it turns out you might be

normal!!

If I could go back in time, I would only have these 6 kitchen items in my drawer.

Spurtle
Cookie Scoop
Microplane
16 slice apple slicer
Stainless steel lemon squeezer
Vegetable peeler

Okay, okay. And a bread knife, too!

I mean, I could just go ahead and dejunk, but going back in time just seems more fun!

I’ll send you the links to my favs if you want!
Comment DRAWER and I’ll share it in your messages.

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 8

Then it’s most likely you are absolutely

normal!

I’m not a huge kitchen gadget type of gal, but I’m sure you peeked on a few in my drawers.

Even though I have all these tools, there are 6 that I constantly grab for over and over.

If I had to give up everything and only keep these 6 I could serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Let’s see if you agree on this list. I’ll send it to you when you comment what your favorite kitchen tool is!

*I even want to know if it’s the Door Dash app! 😆

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 8

All I have to say is 2 words and 90% of you

will want this recipe.

Lemon and Parmesan.

It’s one of those pasta dishes that’s fabulous served hot or cold.

A few friends have made this recently and served it along side some grilled chicken and asparagus!

Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it over to you in just a bit!

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 7

One thing you need to know about New Yorkers.

They’re actually really nice.
But that doesn’t stop them from asking you what you’re waiting in line for and when you tell them “a sandwich” they will repeat your answer back to you and walk away disgusted.

I would happily travel from Austin to NYC again and wait in line over and over again for the French dip sandwich from @salt_hank.

Join me here for more recipes and travel food!

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 7

One thing you need to know about New Yorkers.

They’re actually really nice.
But that doesn’t stop them from asking you what you’re waiting in line for and when you tell them “a sandwich” they will repeat your answer back to you and walk away disgusted.

I would happily travel from Austin to NYC again and wait in line over and over again for the French dip sandwich from @salt_hank .

Comment LINE and I’ll share my French Dip Sandwich recipe with you. It’s no Salt Hank version, but it’s tasty (and so easy!).

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 3

That second slide has turned so many haters

of baked beans into super fans!

All of these recipes sent right to you by leaving the word BBQ on this post!

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 2

Did you see the bug on the container

on that second water?

Years ago, when I posted this, there was a huge debate in the comment section saying that there was a bug in the water, it was just a thyme leaf floating around. When in actuality, it was a little fruit fly on the outside of the container.

Summer is here so bugs or not we need to stay cool. These refreshers would be perfect for any weekend!

Watermelon Mint
Pineapple Thyme
Cucumber Lemon

Just use plenty of ice!

More like this over at @mynameissnickerdoodle

*If you’re looking for a great drink dispenser I can send you a few ideas! Comment WATER and I’ll send them over in just a bit.

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jul 2

Did you see the bug on the container

on that second water?

Years ago, when I posted this, there was a huge debate in the comment section saying that there was a bug in the water, it was just a thyme leaf floating around. When in actuality, it was a little fruit fly on the outside of the container.

Summer is here so bugs or not we need to stay cool. These refreshers would be perfect for any weekend!

Watermelon Mint
Pineapple Thyme
Cucumber Lemon

Just use plenty of ice!

If you’re looking for a great drink dispenser I can send you a few! Comment WATER and I’ll send them over in just a bit.

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jun 30

Do you ever wish you could go

back and just give yourself a big hug?

Being a mom of 3 busy boys left me feeling like I was drowning.

I had yearned, wished and prayed to be a mom for years.

I didn’t plan on it being so hard for me. I felt lost, invisible and exhausted.

I wish I could just go back and tell myself to take a breath and that I was actually doing a fantastic job.

Life goes by too fast to worry about the small stuff. So enjoy your life today.

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jun 29

You know those rumors you’ve heard

about teenage boys and how much they eat?

I can confirm they are all TRUE!!

They basically eat everything.

Unless it’s a salad. That’s one thing my 3 boys still won’t touch.

This happens to be my all time favorite salad and I want to share it with you, since my boys wont eat it.

Comment SALAD and I’ll send you the recipe over in just a bit!

mynameissnickerdoodle

Jun 26

Your kids will inevitably find that

secret stash of candy/chocolate you’ve hidden in the pantry.

So hide it in the laundry room instead.

We’re only a few weeks into summer and I know you’re already exhausted from thinking of new things to feed them this summer. So let me do that for you. Follow me so you don’t miss a recipe!

And comment CHICKEN and I’ll send you the details on these Mini Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches in just a bit.

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