This and That
Published on January 01, 2026
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It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we’re sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to say hi, we love hearing from you! Have a fabulous day!
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- We went skiing at Alta to watch the fireworks show. The best way to ring in the new year…and we were in bed before midnight.
- The boys don’t go back to school until Wednesday so we will keep having fun.
- I fired up the outdoor pizza oven and we made pizza the other night. It’s been awhile. I made extra pizza sauce to keep in the freezer.
- Hiking boots and shoes.
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- On the blog this week, an easy appetizer, the top 10 recipes of 2025 and our personal favorite recipes from 2025.
- Happy New Year! What are you looking forward to in 2026? If you have any recipe requests for this year, leave a comment and let us know! We appreciate you being here and making our recipes!
- Don’t forget to eat black-eyed peas today for good luck and prosperity. I highly recommend my Cowboy Caviar.
- I am in the mood to organize every room, anyone else? I ordered organizer bins and this basket set.
- I watched Ripple on Netflix and loved it!!
- Cute sweater and it’s on clearance.
- I am going to add these wrist and ankle weights to my workout routine. I still love my weighted vest too!
- I am loving this colorblock sweater and skirt set.
- Free things to do this winter.
- Craving this soup and this salad!
- Fun flats!
Happy New Year Maria & Family!
Beautiful pic with the firework and ski for a New Year’s Eve. Wishing you a wonderful healthy happy new year. 2026. Thank you for all your recipes and blogs. Truly enjoy it all.
You are welcome! We appreciate you reading our blog and making our recipes!
Happy New Year!
Recipe requests: Salad with fig vinaigrette; Appetizers, Side dishes~
Looking forward to another great year of This and That.
A fig vinaigrette sounds amazing!
Maria, what size weight do you suggest for the wrist/ankle weights as well as the weighted vest?? Thank you!
So it depends on your fitness level and goals…but I’ve heard for the weighted vest start with 10 percent of your body weight. I have 2 lbs for the wrist/ankle weights.
Happy 2026!
Thank you for the delicious recipes, cute findings and for sharing a bit of your family with us.
You are a rock star 🙂
Thank you! Happy New Year! Thanks for being here!
Maria, I really appreciate your TV recommendations…you haven’t steered me wrong yet! I’m also a huge fan of your recipes. So many have become my family’s favorites. Happy New Year to you and your family!
I love a good tv show!! Thank you! Happy New Year!
Happy new year to your family from our family and we didn’t forget to make Black Eyed Peas for good luck. Waiting to see all the great recipes for 2026. Thank you. My family loves your recipes.
Hey girl- Happy New Year! Such a cool pic of the fireworks. Yummy food and cute clothes! I am looking forward for my husband to get started on his new job this year. So much to do -forms, etc for a federal position with a big company. Thanking God it is remote. Y’all have a blessed weekend
That is exciting! Sending you the best!