by missypoo586 | Sep 9, 2025 | Halloween
20 Affordable Adult Halloween Costumes Under $20 Halloween doesn’t have to drain your wallet 🎃. Whether you’re heading to a costume party, trick-or-treating with the kids, or just want something fun for the office, these 20 affordable adult Halloween costumes under...
by missypoo586 | Sep 9, 2025 | Recipes & Food
Pumpkin Brioche French Toast (Trader Joe’s Recipe Hack) When my son was growing up, mornings were always a mad dash — making breakfast, getting us both ready, and rushing out the door. Now that life has slowed a little, I enjoy mornings more. And today, I decided to...
by missypoo586 | Sep 8, 2025 | Humor & Real Life, Unemployment Diaries, Wellness & Mental Health
Monday’s Don’t Always Have to Suck For years, my Mondays were fueled by stress, anxiety, and data. As an executive marketer, Monday mornings meant pulling reports, presenting reports, rallying my team, and shifting everything around the next fire drill. My Sunday...
by missypoo586 | Sep 8, 2025 | Recipes & Food
Makin’ Whoopie (Pies): Apple Cider Edition I’m officially in my fat girl fall era, pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, and baked treats. Growing up, my family always took trips to Amish Country for Thanksgiving, and my absolute favorite treat was the whoopie pies...
by missypoo586 | Sep 8, 2025 | Recipes & Food
Ahmazing Honey Dijon Salmon with Portabella Mushrooms and Rice There’s nothing worse than salmon ruined by burnt marinade. That’s why this Ahmazing Honey Dijon Salmon gets its glaze brushed on while cooking, not before. The result? Perfectly caramelized salmon that’s...
by missypoo586 | Sep 5, 2025 | Humor & Real Life, Wellness & Mental Health
The Unexpected Visitor: Finding Strength in Surprising Moments Last night I didn’t sleep well. Thankfully not because of menopisses, but because of unexpected visitors in the backyard. A stray cat… and, um, a possum. At 5 am, I was wide awake, staring at the ceiling...
by missypoo586 | Sep 4, 2025 | Domestic Goddess, Recipes & Food
Piña Colada Margarita Punch (Easy Tropical Cocktail) Bring on the tropical vibes 🌴🍍! This Piña Colada Margarita Punch is one of those cocktails that instantly feels like vacation. Sip it and you’ll practically hear Jimmy Buffet in your backyard. I’m usually a...
by missypoo586 | Sep 3, 2025 | Domestic Goddess, Recipes & Food
Ice Cream Sundae Loaf Cake (Easy No-Bake Dessert) When my husband suggested a backyard BBQ before Labor Day, I knew I wanted a dessert that was make-ahead, simple, and irresistible. Enter: the ice cream sundae loaf cake. This recipe was inspired by Baked By Melissa’s...
by missypoo586 | Sep 2, 2025 | Domestic Goddess, Recipes & Food
Peach Bruschetta with Lemon Ricotta (The Ultimate Summer Appetizer) I’m enjoying every last minute of summer, and that means peaches. This peach bruschetta recipe with lemon ricotta was part of my ultimate backyard BBQ menu, and let me tell you, it was a showstopper....
by missypoo586 | Sep 2, 2025 | Domestic Goddess, Recipes & Food
Greek Inspired Tortellini Salad (Easy Make-Ahead Side Dish) Whenever we entertain, I always put together a menu that showcases crowd-pleasers with a fresh twist on classics. And let’s be real: I only make dishes I’d happily inhale myself. For our Labor Day backyard...
