WeekNight Paradigm (Shift)
Week nights can be a real biznitch. Seriously. Get home, get dinner cooked, baths, brushing teeth and getting in bed. I know I am late to this weeknight hustle as I am just now working my very first 9 to… Continue Reading
What’s Cookin’?
Deva’d Eggs
Today I wanted to share one of my go-to recipes that is a sure-fire hit for almost any occasion. It is an exotic riff on deviled eggs. Even those who are reticent about Indian spices love this recipe. I pull it out for… Continue Reading
Our Favorite Things: 2016
First off, no one has money to burn. If you are lucky enough to have an excess of funds this season, there are so many places that desperately need assistance. Put your money somewhere meaningful instead of into another piece of… Continue Reading
Better Desserts
Despite unabashedly having bites of every pie flavor for Thanksgiving, we know that most times, desserts are pretty optional and should be reserved for special occasions. And as far as first world problems go, having too many rich desserts is pretty high up… Continue Reading
Better Dinners
Tomorrow, for a lot of our readers, is the “big show” of meals: Thanksgiving. Which is all the more reason for our “Better” series. Come Saturday, after your fourth iteration of Thanksgiving leftovers, you’ll be begging for lighter, better options.… Continue Reading
Better Snacks
We have always been envious of those people that can stick with just 3 square meals a day. But, that’s not how we operate. We fall strongly in the ‘snackers’ category! Sometimes you just gotta have a little something to… Continue Reading
Better Breakfasts
Happy November, everybody! With the Holiday 500 quickly approaching (or encroaching, if your to-do list has already started) Today is the first part of our month-long “better” series. With so much focus on food during the holidays, being “good” is hard. So why… Continue Reading
A ‘Fun Things’ Guide to Beating the Heat
Although it has technically been summer for months now, doesn’t it always seem like the end of summer is the hottest? We are Southern girls, and have been looking for ways to beat the heat our entire lives. If we… Continue Reading
Cookout Essentials
You know us. We’re all about essentials. In ALL situations. Even though (for a lot of people) school is starting in the next couple of weeks, we are still in PRIME outdoor cooking season. Whether you are team propane (taste… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday #Merica!
I am flying solo this week. Leigh is out on location somewhere in the jungles of California shooting a movie. She is so far out that she has no wi-fi and no cell service. She sent me an SOS email… Continue Reading
Our Favorite Summertime Cocktails
Are you 21 or over? If not, this is point where you should turn away. This post is only for those 21 and up! There is not much in this world that beats a great libation! There’s just something so… Continue Reading
Our Favorite Things: Kitchen Edition
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…” are great and all, but do you know what some of our favorite things actually are? Things that are useful and helpful. Especially when the H. is O. (heat is on) in the kitchen. Often it is at the suggestion of others… Continue Reading
The Best Easter: Menus, Recipes, and Decorating/Egg Dying Tips
It is hard to believe that it is already time for Peter Cottontail to make an appearance. We both come from families where Easter was/is kind of a big deal, as such, we’ve compiled our favorite hints, recipes, and menu ideas to… Continue Reading
That Time Again: Second Thoughts on Our Third Blogaversary
Dearest Reader, Three years ago (this week), we launched Fun Things To Do While You’re Waiting. A lot has happened in the intervening years and keeping the blog going has been no small feat. Our back catalog now numbers into the 560’s.… Continue Reading
Creature Comfort Foods
This post is not about The Swamp Thing’s favorite things to eat when he is feeling under the weather (file that away for another post- ha!). Though, when you have a cold (or aren’t feeling your sportiest) sometimes it feels like you… Continue Reading
Monday Foto Funday: Holidaze Uh-Dish
I don’t know about you guys, but I was ready for 2015 to be done-zo. I delight in the potential of a fresh year and am positively atwitter at the thought of what 2016 holds. Since I’m still mulling on… Continue Reading
A Fun Things the Blog Recommendation: Fed Up
I have been aware of the Katie Couric produced documentary Fed Up since it was making its marketing rounds upon release (2014?). I didn’t see it in the theaters, but I did make a note of it on my “Things to… Continue Reading
#WayBackWednesday Summer Side Dishes
As Summer winds down and Fall quickly approaches, I thought it would be good to go back and make sure all my summer veggie posts were in order for #wbw. I realized I would need to do my summer veggie… Continue Reading
A Fun Things the Blog Recommendation: Outshine Bars
The mercury is slated to hit 95 degrees this week in Atlanta. Even though summer doesn’t officially start until the 21st, it certainly feels like it is in full swing. Which is why todays recommendation is particularly pertinent. Is there… Continue Reading
A Summer Lifehack: How to Pick Out a Watermelon
Although Summer is technically still 20 days away, June in Georgia might as well be Summer. As Coralie mentioned last Friday, the fruits and veggies are already out in full force. Which is why, when I saw a helpful info-graphic… Continue Reading