Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨
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Not So Wordless Wednesday

September 23, 2009 · Narrative

There are parts of Kate Gosselin’s life that I can relate to.  Unfortunately, it’s not the $75k-per-episode part of her life.  A few weeks back, she was talking about how things were different being a single mom, and she said that she was going to have to learn how to do some things herself now that Jon was gone.  She didn’t want her lack of knowledge in a particular area to hold her back.  Her example at the time was going camping and grilling.  Two things that Jon usually handled.  I can totally relate.

Six weeks ago, I bought this stroller for Madeline.  It has sat in the box on my porch, unopened, since then for two reasons.

The first reason.  Every stroller we have ever had for either of the kids, The Husband put together.  I never had to do a thing.  This one sat in the box taunting me.  I knew I could totally put it together.  It was just mind over matter.

The second reason?  This picture tells it all.

Stroller Help

Oh. You don’t see it? Maybe this one will help.

Stroller Help Part 2

And if you still can’t see it. This one is bound to do it.

Stroller Help Part 3

My little helper.

Say Cheese

As soon as she saw what I was up to, and that it was something for her, it was all she could do to stay off it.  I knew once I opened the box and she spied what I was up to, it would take me twice as long to put the stroller together.

But the stroller now?  Completely put together, fully functioning, by me.  I’m quite proud of myself actually.  The next step is to conquer the grill.  After a mini lesson last weekend, I am confident I’m up for the challenge.

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  1. Starnesfam says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I had a healthy dose of this when we relocated from Denver to Kansas City. 7 months of selling a house, raising 3 kids and keeping day-to-day life going with school, church, friends, family, LIFE, etc. My biggest challenge? Putting the super fancy double stroller together I bought. I nearly have panic attacks over this stuff. Proud of you!

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    September 24, 2009 at 6:12 am

    One step at a time. Go you, Cate!

    Reply
  3. Kris #40 says

    September 24, 2009 at 7:59 am

    You go girl! Love Miss Madeline peeking out!

    I am the put together girl in our house. My husband has no patience to read directions that come with things.

    Reply
  4. Patsy says

    September 24, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Good for you! There are some things that I try to do just so I can say I did it, even with my husband around. Strollers are a major pain to put together, so I’m quite impressed by you (and with a helper to boot!).

    Reply
  5. Sarah Caron says

    September 24, 2009 at 10:00 am

    So cute! You can do anything you set your mind to!

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    September 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    I put things together a lot better than my ex-husband. Good job.

    Ramona

    Reply
  7. chris says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    VERY proud of you.

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    September 24, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    You go girl!!!! Our limitations are mostly in the mind.

    Reply
  9. Josie says

    September 24, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Way to go :) I learned to grill after my brother made fun of me for stinking up hamburgers so bad they were inedible. I decided I was going to prove him wrong – and I have!

    Reply
  10. Cate says

    September 25, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Josie – all you need is something you can’t do something, right? :)

    Karen – you are very right, totally mind over matter.

    Chris – mwah! Baking this weekend, care package going out Monday. :)

    Ramona – I totally believe it. Thanks!

    Sarah – :)

    Patsy – you’d think they could just fold them down and ship them assembled, right? Or at least offer a fully-assembled option! ;)

    Kris – good, then I know who to hunt down next time! :)

    Joanne – definitely … one step at a time.

    Starnesfam – I totally hear you. There’s always something going on, something to challenge me, but at the end of the day, it’s all good. Really good.

    Reply
  11. pamela says

    September 26, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Cate, you can do anything! Nice job on the stroller, especially with your helper. I feel like I can’t even fold laundry with my helpers some days! I love that picture of Madeline pressed into the mesh of the stroller hood. Too cute.

    Reply
  12. maris says

    September 28, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Way to go! I bet you put it together better than The Husband. I remember one time my dad assembled a foosball table for my brother and a few days later we looked under it and he had scotch-taped one of the pieces on! Needless to say, it didn’t hold up.

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
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Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨

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