Tuesday Things.
1. Is anyone else freaking that it’s almost October?! How?!
2. The habit dip. Wow. Reading this was life changing for me.
3. This past weekend was the most perfect fall weather – it was actually a little cold. I refuse to get excited about it though as I’m sure the temps will go back up to 85.
4. Also, over the weekend I realized that we have zero family photos together since the pandemic began. I think I’m challenging myself to take a family pic of the four of us once a week for the rest of the year!
5. Really want these cinnamon roll biscuits.
6. Have you noticed that there is a pumpkin shortage? It’s making me crazy – I did get a few cans on amazon, but my stores are usually stocked year round. Did we replace clorox hoarding with pumpkin hoarding?! I have a pumpkin recipe coming tomorrow and rest assured that you can also use butternut squash for it! P.S. there are a few cans online at target too… run!
7. TV Things!! Well, I’m still just in a vicious spiral of Friday Night Lights. I’m at the end of season 2. Is it crazy to say I’m even more of a Matt Saracen fan than Tim Riggins?!
8. This year doesn’t work without meal planning. I could not agree more. Even though we are home so much more, more meal planning has saved me.
9. I actually went to Target in person (have been doing delivery since March) and I have to say, maybe the pandemic finally stopped them from trying to convince everyone to open a redcard?! Not one word was said about it.
10. Starting The Roommate tonight. What are you reading?!
18 Comments on “Tuesday Things.”
I was just thinking about this yesterday! It’s true. They haven’t mentioned the redcard in months!
crazy!
I rewatched Friday NIght Lights back in March, it’s such a gem. I am definitely a Matt fan, but the rugged vibe of Tim always got me.
I’m currently reading the second installment of American Royals. Reads like a movie, which is perfect for right before bed.
love those books so much!
I don’t know for sure but I would bet that Target isn’t pushing the Redcard because they don’t want to encourage anyone to stay in the store longer than is absolutely necessary. I work in HR for a grocery store and we have streamlined/eliminated a lot of things for that reason. Even doing full shops, our average customer spends less than 20 minutes in the store now.
oh wow! interesting!
Try Aldi for pumpkin – I found some at the one in Bridgeville yesterday!
ahhh mine didn’t have it yesterday but i’m going to keep checking! thanks!
I’ve only been able to find pumpkin at TJ’s. I know there was a legit canned pumpkin shortage a few years ago, wouldn’t surprise me to have the same problem again this year!
yesss that’s what i’ve been thinking too! i remember that and also thought it was like 5 years ago… turns out it was 2010?!? HOW?!
As long as there isn’t an actual pumpkin shortage, you can cook them and use them in your baking. I do it all the time. I don’t always use “pie pumpkins” either. One year, I had several smallish ones out on my porch for decoration (uncarved) and then after the season, I cooked them and used them in place of canned. It’s very simple: Set oven to 375 degrees. Cut a couple of vent holes into the washed pumpkin, set on baking sheet and bake until soft when pressed lightly. Time will vary – start checking at 25 minutes. Cool completely and the peel will separate easily from the flesh. Remove seeds, mash and store in 1 1/2 cup measure – this equals one 15 ounce can of pumpkin. (To make vent holes, I use an apple corer). Hope this helps.
Matt Saracen forever! I’ve re-watched FNL a few times but feel like I may need to again soon. :)
Love Matt Saracen! Also, my TJ’s has had lots of pumpkin for the past 2 weeks!
The shortage is real!! My mom was able to get me two big cans with her grocery order and mailed them to me; I think I’m going to freeze in portions for the fall/winter. Pumpkin pie spice was also really hard to find (as was ground ginger, so making my own wasn’t doable).
Yes, this pumpkin shortage is driving me crazy! A good friend of mine is a manager at Giant Eagle and told me that it is due to people hoarding canned goods in March when everyone was panic shopping. I found a couple at Whole Foods over a month ago, and just went to trader joe’s for the first time since covid and they were out unfortunately. I don’t know if it can really be Fall without pumpkin, haha
I just read “The School of Essential Ingredients” (cause I saw it mentioned here!) and the sequel, “The Lost Art of Mixing.” I read BOTH in 5 days flat. (And I work full time!) They are just sweet, sweet books with interesting characters and good lessons. Oh, that sounded cheesy. But I did really enjoy those books! Thanks for the recommendation.
I predicted a pumpkin shortage and stocked up on a few cans from Target back in July. :-) I cannot go through a fall without pumpkin bread!
However….I failed to anticipate the mason jar/canning shortage. I needed 8 or 16 ounce jars the other day, and they were nowhere to be found online, except at Amazon for at a ridiculously high price, or in stores! Oh, well. At least I have canned pumpkin. And active yeast. That’s more than I had back in March! lol
So have you checked out Thrive Market yet? It’s been a lifesaver during the pandemic and we have had fun trying some new things we have never seen in our grocery store before. They have had canned pumpkin every time I order, but they do have a limit on how much you can purchase. I have a feeling you will love shopping at this online store (if you haven’t already!)