Web Wednesday: June 7, 2017

 

  • Technically this wasn’t a web link that caught my eye; it was one of the things NPR calls a “Driveway Moment” where you are listening to a story on your car radio and you have to sit in your driveway to hear the end of it because it’s so interesting. Anyway you term it, I really enjoyed this feature on Total Failure.
  • Here’s a cool resource – Scrapbook & Cards today is a magazine available in Canada. But they let you read all the issues and have access to all the downloads for free, online.  EDIT: Pam from Get Silvered has a way better post on all these magazines.
  • I don’t wear dresses often, but this sewing tip is a good one. I believe EVERYTHING should have pockets. And if it doesn’t, then just add them!

None of the links in this post are affiliate; they are just items that caught my eye.

Teeny Tiny Tip: Visually Reinforce a New Habit

Make it easier to remember to take your vitamins by putting them front and center | suzerspace.com

I’ve reached that age where my doctor is aggressively encouraging me (as in threatening me with lab tests) to take a Calcium supplement.

I’m apparently also at that age where it’s getting harder to take on new habits, in that I failed to remember to take it 3 times in the first 5 days.

Mr. SuzerSpace came up with the trick of putting the bottle in front of the cereal boxes in the cabinet.

MEGA BIG DISCLAIMER TIME: This would be a terrible idea if we had children in the house.

I’m supposed to take it with food, and literally having the bottle in front of me when I go to make my breakfast has given me a 30-day no fail record so far.

First Friday: June 2, 2017

First Friday at SuzerSpace

Here’s what the month of May looked like at SuzerSpace:

  1. Happy Face Planter – this has held up through a very rainy month and still looks great.
  2. Mom pin – She did see it on the blog before I gave it to her, but she liked it anyway!
  3. Happy Day Mini Wreath in spring colors. Thinking of doing a patriotic version for July
  4. After seeing those “Avocado Hand” injuries on the internet, I wish more people would try my better method for getting the pit out of an avocado.

 

Creamy Coleslaw

A quick and easy recipe for a classic summer creamy coleslaw | suzerspace

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and at SuzerSpace, that means it’s the beginning of creamy coleslaw season as well.

I used to buy this in the deli section of the grocery store, but those pre-made tubs are often loaded with preservatives, and they are usually pretty large (intended to feed a crowd) and we are a two-person household.

It’s not very difficult to make this, and I really like being able to control how much onion is in it, and the creamy-sauce-to-slaw ratio.

I watch the prices of the pre-shredded “slaw mix” at the store, and when the come down for summer, I use them as my base. If the price is too high, then I start by shredding red and green cabbage and carrots in my food processor. This recipe assumes you are starting with a standard 14 oz bag of pre-sliced mix.

Creamy Coleslaw

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Bag Pre-shredded Slaw Mix
  • 2 Stalks Green Onion
  • 1/4 - 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise Regular or Light
  • 2 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 Tsp Celery Salt

Instructions

  1. Slice the ends off the green onion, and then slice thinly. I use the entire onion - white and green parts.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the slaw mix and the onion.

  3. Add the cider vinegar and 1/4 cup of Mayo. Sprinkle the Celery Salt on top of the mayo.

  4. Using a large fork, stir to combine. Mix thoroughly, and add additional mayo if a creamier sauce is desired.

  5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. 

Recipe Notes

  • I like the mild taste of green onions, but feel free to swap white, yellow or even red. You'll need to adjust the proportions for the heat of the onion.
  • Note: There is no "cooking" in this recipe - the 30 minutes included in the recipe list are for the time it needs to refrigerate before serving.