The Organized Life, August Paint Bucket

August already??? School starts back in early to mid August in Alabama, so when the calendar hits August 1, it really feels like summer is over…the heat will stick around until October though, and our markets and grocery stores are still full of fresh summer produce Blueberries are still in abundance at great prices so … Continue reading

The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket

Oh goodness, I feel a little bit like Alice, time is ticking and I’m late, I’m late!  But here is the Paint Bucket for April Remember you can always see photos of all these recipes and the ones from the months before on the Monthly Paint Pinterest Board here The flavor of the month for … Continue reading

The Organized Life, March Paint Bucket

February is officially over, bring on Spring!! I’ve got all kinds of yummy things on the March recipe inspiration list, including things for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter…yes Easter is April 1st, no fooling!! The flavor of the month is Lemon  🍋 You can see photos and more links to the inspiration recipes on my … Continue reading

The Organized Life, October Paint Bucket

You can probably guess what the flavor of the month is going to be…   Yep, pumpkin!   Here is the list of recipes and ideas I am thinking about putting on the menu for this month of October You can see photos and links on the September/October Pinterest Board here The recipes listed without … Continue reading

The Organized Life, March Paint Bucket

Welcome Spring!     So many of us have had an early taste of Spring, and in the South, we have enjoyed many days stolen from summer   February was an indulgent month around the Painted Apron, with the Raspberry flavor of the month winding it’s way into so many sweet and savory treats… Instead … Continue reading

The Organized Life, January Paint Bucket

2017… Sounds like way in the future, right… Nope!  Happy 2017!  Where did those holidays go?   💨 January is always a month of renewing goals, getting healthier, a new beginning. After a month full of gingerbread and holiday foods, the flavor of the month for January is Citrus  🍋   🍊 Be on the look … Continue reading

The Organized Life, September Paint Bucket

September! Labor Day! A new season! Fall decorating! Autumn leaves! Cooler weather! Time to start thinking   Apples 🍏 and  Pumpkins  🎃  and  TAILGATING   🏈 Here’s my September list of inspiration recipes Remember you can always see photos of these things plus the things I made from last month’s list on my monthly bucket list Pinterest … Continue reading

The Organized Life, August Paint Bucket

Wow, August!  I didn’t even have time to celebrate Christmas in July this year and soon we’ll be talking about the real holiday season!  🎄 Wait!!  It’s still summer!    😎  🌴  ⛵️ Still time to enjoy fresh corn, tomatoes, zucchini and peaches, all the wonderful bounty summer brings… 🌽  🍅  🍊  🎏 Here’s what I’m … Continue reading

The Organized Life, February Paint Bucket

February is going to be a fun month with Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Leap Day! Yep, we get a whole extra day this year to make up for all that time flying by…whoosh…where did January go? So let’s make some celebratory food! Appetizers French Quarter Cheese Ball from Plain Chicken Baby Bloomin’ … Continue reading

The Organized Life, Summer Paint Bucket

June is going to be a crazy, busy month.  I am helping host a family reunion on the coast, people are flying in from all 4 corners of the country! I don’t know how much creative cooking I will be doing, and with the 4th of July right on the heels of the reunion, I … Continue reading