• Tough Day Dinner ~ Dressed Up Dogs

    July 29, 2018thetipsyhousewife

    Thinking of things to make for dinner can sometimes make me want to rip my hair out. I get complaints of being sick of the same old things I make over and over and yet there are times I try something new and no one wants to eat it because it is unfamiliar. The other day I was in need of a Tough Day Dinner and I remembered some interesting hot dogs I saw at Aldi. They were Bavarian Style Hot Dogs. They looked lighter in color to your typical hot dog and they were also longer and skinnier. I…

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  • “Tough Day” Dinner ~ Sweet Corn Alfredo with Arugula and Potato Dumplings in 15 Minutes or Less

    June 20, 2018thetipsyhousewife

    The expression “Mama said they’ll be days like this” is so true. We all have them. Days that are filled with non stop chores, activities, carpools, events, things breaking and work stuff. Therefore, putting a fancy dinner on the table is sometimes impossible. Most of us resort to ordering in, or dinner from a drive through. I don’t know about you, but take-out and delivery in Chicago has gotten EXPENSIVE. I also can’t stand spending money on mediocre food. As a food blogger I can also get slightly over zealous at times and I can see how SOME of my…

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  • Grocery Store Guru ~ Tipsy’s Guide To Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping

    March 7, 2018thetipsyhousewife

    I am one of those people who has always loved to work. At any given time I have had anywhere from two to four jobs.  I have had three major careers in my life, paired with countless part-time jobs.  I am really good at making money and my Grandma will tell you I am also really good at spending it! Included in this long list of jobs are two stints at two different grocery stores. One being Jewel, a job a loved, and the other being at a store that rhymes with Schmole Doods, that I DESPISED!  Overall, working in…

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