My sister-in-law Sandi and I were talking today about how all the sudden Christmas is HERE and we have to-do lists a mile long. I was just about to clarify, when she said what I was about to say: “I haven’t even made my list yet. I just know that when I do it’s going to be overwhelming.”
Exactly. I spent the entire day running away from my unwritten list. I haven’t been this productive in WEEKS. I did all the laundry, EVEN THE FOLDING. I cleaned out the “catch-all” basket sitting on our counter (which is really code for “where all loose change, hair ties, and broken crayons go to die.”)
Note to self, Karen, if you ever need house-work motivation, just pretend your next task is making a list that you know will include picking out a Christmas present for your dad. Yeah, Dad, the one who has 5 things on his list, the only remaining (unclaimed) item of which is LONG UNDERWEAR. Oh, you thought YOUR dad was tough to buy for? Count your blessings.
Raspberry Balsamic Meatballs
I have no plans to make elaborate meals this week. With a little planning though we won’t starve. These meatballs are a really good option for busy shopping days. (Or, in my case, busy baking days. Let’s be real. Who has time for dinner when there are Christmas cookies on the line.) They only take a few minutes to throw together, but they taste awesome. Raspberry and balsamic vinegar sure make each other sing. The ginger, green onions, and sesame add a fun Asian twist. This is the recipe I use for the meatballs. I love them because you don’t have to chop anything; just throw it all together. Easy Baked Meatballs:
More Crock-Pot gems:
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls: French Dip Sandwiches — one of my FAVORITE slow cooker meals. So easy: French Bread Pizza. Okay, this ones not Crock Pot, but it’s worth remembering. Easy to throw together after too much time agonizing over sweater colors at the mall. Or long-underwear colors, in my case: Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary, and Red Onions from Kalyn’s Kitchen Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs from Mom on Timeout Crockpot Sesame Meatballs from Little Broken
