Simply Stated 65
Week in Review: August 21-27 | This week was our monthly supper club so we shared everything from tablescapes and party ideas to 67 amazing recipes including a delicious deviled egg recipe you don’t want to miss. Plus some of our favorite outdoor finds we have and love!
Supper club weeks are always a little extra busy because we tend to procrastinate and not get our stuff done until the actual week when we post…
We keep saying one of these days we’re going to get things done in advance!
But we both work better under pressure, so here we are… again… LOL
Next month we have to be done early because something pretty exciting is happening.
We can’t believe it, but we were invited to the Amazon Creator’s Summit in San Diego at the end of September!
It’s an invite-only conference, and it’s pretty surreal to think we qualified for an invite this year.
2023 has truly been mind-blowing for these two moms.
This week we also took a day to do something we’ve been saying we wanted to do for the past few months.
We’re always seeing projects we want to try making, but then rarely actually make the time to do it.
These pumpkins got a big makeover and we can’t wait to show you how they look now!
AnnMarie set up her dining room for us to use as a crafting space.
She has great light in that room, so we worked together on several different craft projects for fall.
It was so nice having someone else there to help with snapping still pictures while the other phone was recording video!
Most of the crafts we did are so easy and affordable too!
We’ll be sharing all our ideas with you over the next month or so.
AnnMarie’s Week
Although it was quiet at home with Gavin and Emma back at school it was a pretty busy week.
And oh boy was it a hot one!
I’m trying to enjoy the last few weeks of summer but I have to say I’m looking forward to some cooler weather.
It was so darn humid the day I was working outside on my tablescape for dinner club… like literally dripping in sweat… so gross.
I had to shower and change before Anne and I could even get a few pictures of us.
But I’m trying not to complain! Really I am! LOL
Anne’s Week
This week has been a nose-to-the-grindstone kinda week.
We’re living the empty nest life again while Katy’s back at college and readjusting to it just being the two of us at home again.
It’s baseball season and our team, the Baltimore Orioles, is having a fantastic year! We basically watch every game…
Well, my husband watches it, and I tend to work or read and look up sometimes.
This was book club week, so we got together with our friends to discuss It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison. If you like psychological thrillers, this was a fun one that kept me guessing all the way to the end.
I’ve also been working on some projects for my bedroom and office makeovers. In true “if you give a mouse a cookie” fashion, they’re all leading to some additional projects.
It’s a good thing I enjoy this stuff!
Mostly.
This Week on Simply2Moms
It’s supper club week so a lot of our posts on our website revolve around this month’s theme: a Southern potluck meal.
Even if you don’t live in the South, we know you’ll enjoy the things we’ve shared!
Like this delicious and easy-to-make recipe.
These southern deviled eggs topped with bacon will be a new favorite!
Perfect for a keto-friendly snack too, so don’t wait for a cookout or potluck to make some.
Anne’s sharing everything you need to know about how to hard boil eggs, tips for easy peeling, and how to make, store, transport, and assemble deviled eggs.
Are you ready to entertain?
Join us for a Southern potluck party at home.
AnnMarie is sharing some gorgeous ideas and inspiration to help you host the perfect gathering right in your backyard.
You’re going to love these simple ideas to help you bring some Southern hospitality to your home, no matter where you live!
As the weather starts to cool down a bit, degree by degree, we’re looking forward to spending more time outside!
The days are still pretty hot here, but the evenings are becoming bearable to sit on the porch, deck or patio.
We’re sharing the things we love most in our outdoor spaces for Friday Favorites this week.
Looking for a new recipe to bring to a Southern potluck meal? Or maybe just something new to add to your mealtime rotation?
We’ve rounded up more than 65 crowd-pleasing Southern-style dishes that are sure to satisfy!
From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and sides, you’re bound to find a new family favorite.
And don’t forget to save your fork for dessert!
More Ideas and Inspiration From Our Friends
Each week we scour the internet to find more ideas to share with you.
After all, we can only write so many posts ourselves!
This week, we’re loving these simple fall decorating ideas.
Some deliciously easy dinner ideas.
This pretty fall tray.
Some beautiful late summer/early fall floral arrangements.
And a decadent but easy appetizer recipe.
Have you seen anything amazing this week that we would enjoy? Tell us all about it below!
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