This and That
Published on February 05, 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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- Everyone wish Maria a happy birthday.
- How to care for your cutting boards.
- Maxwell’s baseball team is playing in a few early tournaments this year and the first one is this weekend. It seems early to get into baseball mode, but we are excited.
- Who are you cheering for, Patriots or Seahawks?
- Stromboli, pizza sliders, or nachos. You can’t go wrong.

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- On the blog this week, a recipe to use up brown bananas, a great game day recipe, an easy dip, and a sweet and salty no-bake treat!
- Today is my 44th birthday! Celebrate with me by having a piece of cake or a cookie! I might have both:)
- There is a new season of Lincoln Lawyer out today on Netflix. I love that show!
- Adding this to my skincare routine and I love this new lipstick.
- Sparkly necklace and earrings! Both are on sale!
- What Super Bowl snacks are you most excited for? I highly recommend our soft pretzel bites, best bean dip, cheesy artichoke dip…and guacamole is always a MUST!
- Cute cardigan and fun sneakers!
- The perfect t-shirt bra…and this is such a pretty set for Valentine’s day (top and bottom).
- I’m dying over these biscuits!
- I love dates with peanut butter, a couple of chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt for an easy treat…but have you tried dates with a sprinkle of cinnamon? Simple, but SO good! And if you are a date fan, try my healthy date shake or date clusters…YUM!
Happy birthday Maria! (And go Hawks!)
Thanks Lorrie! We are excited for Sunday!
Happy Birthday Maria. Love your recipes.
Thank you!
Happy Birthday!๐๐
Thank you!
Happy Birthday! ๐. May your day be filled with happiness! ๐น
Thanks so much!
Happiest of birthdays to you!!!
P.S. What color Merit lipstick did you get? Reviews are incredible for this new product.
Thanks! It’s great!! I got archival and vendome. I want andie now too!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,MARIA! I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Maria! Love the recipes!
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Thank you!
Happy birthday Maria! Have a wonderful day. I look forward to your emails and recipes every week.
Thanks so much!
Happy birthday! Have a lovely day
Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Maria!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday Maria!!! I hope you have a fabulous day!!! I love dates too. They are so versatile.
Thanks! YES to dates!
Happy Birthday!!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday!!
Thanks!
Happy birthday!!! I am glad I found your recipe blog. Love cooking your recipes!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday wishes.
Thanks!
Hey girl- Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! Yummy food and cute clothes.
Thanks!
Happy, Happy Birthday to you!! Hope its a great one! ๐
Thanks so much!
Happy Birthday!
Thanks Tammy!
Happy Birthday, Maria!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Maria!! Wish you a wonderful day and a wonderful year!!
Thanks Dorothy!
Happy Birthday! Looking forward to making one or two of your recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. Cheering for the Hawks. ๐
Yay! Enjoy the game!
Happy 44th, Marie! Can’t wait to try the date recipes and the new rice krispie treats look amazing!
Also, GO HAWKS!!!
Thank you! I love dates and wish more people would give them a chance..ha! I hope you love the recipes!
Happy birthday Maria!
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much for all these great recipes!
Thanks! You are welcome!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Maria, hope its a delicious day! I will celebrate with by having the eclairs I just got as a special treat! Go Patriots! So excited for them after the last few seasons! Still can’t decide what I am making on Sunday, maybe chili?
Thanks! Chili is perfect for game day!
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The recipes sound yummy
Thanks!
Happy birthday. Enjoy your special day!!
Thanks!
Happy birthday Maria, I hope you have a Wonderfull day!!
Thanks!
Happy birthday Maria! I hope you have a great day! Thanks for all the great recipes!
Thank you!
Wishing you a very happy birthday. Hope your family pampered you like a queen.
Thanks!
Happy birthday, Maria! Hope the coming year is filled with blessings for you!
Go Pats!
Thanks!
Wishing you a Wonderful Happy Birthday Maria๐๐๐
Have a wonderful day ๐
Thank you!
Happy birthday
Thanks!
Happy Birthday Maria! Good luck Maxwell!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday Maria, may you be blessed with many more! I love your This and That and look forward to reading it EVERY week.
I’ve also tried numerous of your recipes and love them!!! Turkey Sweet Potato Chili, Homemade Enchilada sauce, Chicken Enchiladas, Overnight Chocolate Oats, Sheet Pan Sausage and peppers (to name a few)!!!
Keep loving what you do so I can keep loving it too!! BTW, I’m a Houston Texans fan but will be rooting for the Seahawks!!
MJ
Thank you so much!!
Happy belated Birthday Maria
blessings
Thanks!
Happy Birthday, Maria! You are very talented. I especially enjoy your this and that message!
Enjoy your special day!
Donna
Which lip color did you choose?
Thank you! I have archival and vendome!