New Pictures, Potatoes, Crock Pot, PB Brownies, & Summer Dinner Idea! Front Porch Touch, Around The

hey party people! thanks so much for hanging out with me while I share with you this new around the house happenings style video! It's a day in my life if you will and today I threw together a nice simple crock pot meal but it pleased the masses! It was so good and simple to throw together, great summer dinner idea that is family friendly with a side of my favorite cole slaw! All macro friendly of course! I ended up getting some new artwork to put around the house and it was brownie friday so of course I made some brownies! a new brownie recipe that was a hit and a half! Total fudgy brownies with a peanut butter topping! Right and I went out to my 'garden' to harvest my potatoes. It was a let down spoiler alert but I didn't expect much else haha! hope you enjoy hanging out with me through it all!
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[@mamamlk]

To hang a double hook, take a piece of painter's tape and put it across the back from hole to hole. Poke a hole in the tape where the hooks are and then stick the tape onto the wall and can even level and then add the nails where the holes in the tape are. And bam easy peasy life changing hack

[@lkav1313]

Genius!!

[@thewadsquad]

Yeah that’s what I did 👍 took me like 20 minutes to make sure it was good!

[@LillianBryant-s1t]

Kim,, be careful with Benadryl. It makes your hair fall out..

[@froggy0165]

​@@LillianBryant-s1tI mean brushing my hair makes my hair fall out soooo

[@shirleydunn8050]

Me saying “ Bless you!” like you could hear me when you sneezed.

[@donna8212]

Same 😂

[@shirleydunn8050]

@@donna8212 🤭🤣🤣

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

Oh my Goddess! Did we all say, "Bless you"? Too funny!

[@shirleydunn8050]

@@BrightestBlessings7899 Looks like it! 🤭🤣🤣

[@amarie504]

Me too lol

[@erins928]

Yay! I’m excited for the haul video Kim! Here’s the steps on how to plant successful potato’s which I’ve learned from my grandma and mom. I’m sure it’s not the only way but it’s the way I’ve learnt and is fool proof! 🥔 Potato planting 101: 1) Cut the potato in half and make sure there is at least one eye on each piece 2) Dig a hole 3) Put some water in the hole (enough to wet the dirt so it’s visibly wet) 4) Place potato in the hole with the eye facing upwards 5) Cover the hole with dirt 6) Water 7) Hill the potato plant while it is growing (pile up extra dirt around plant) 8) Continue to water plant as needed if rain isn’t giving it enough moisture 9) When plant is large and bushy on top, then potato’s should be full size underneath and ready to eat (sorry I don’t know the time frame when they will be ready I just know what to look for lol) 🤗

[@christinaruiz4183]

To hang double hook artwork. I stick a strip of painters tape across the back from hook to hook. Use a marker to dot where the nails should go. Then peel off the tape and stick it to the wall. Nail holes where the dots are on the tape. Perfect every time!

[@TigerG16]

I always love watching/listening to your videos when I’m busy in the kitchen. Thx for keeping the chores fun ❤🎉

[@alysiac3409]

Agreed!

[@dbartz5510]

Your daughter is an artist. Have her make the artwork. ❤

[@Maiju86]

Yes exactly! ❤

[@Carla-hv3xw]

Yes~ I came on here to say that!

[@faythcady4084]

Those flowers with the bathroom is so pretty. Fits there age and the room. Wow perfect

[@sashcraft51]

“The raccoons I live with” !!! Kim, you are so Extra.❤❤❤

[@slapstickdome9797]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@patriciahusk3428]

Great video Kim🥰! All the food you prepared looked absolutely delicious! I really loved all the new pictures you purchased💜! You’re such a sweetheart Kim and I love your beautiful family!

[@annjohnson543]

YES, the sailboats look wonderful.

[@slapstickdome9797]

My fav as well.

[@judymitchell27]

Love the towels and pictures!!!

[@shariwagner3002]

👵💜Spring has sprung and summer is here at Kim's home! I love 💘it!

[@dinafbakken9211]

Hi Kim…Don’t let your Chickens eat Potatoes, Onions..it’s basically poison ☠…You also need to provide more Shade..a Dust Bath area..and make the run more friendly because you’re living in hot and humid Florida..maybe think about adding some grass sod to half of your run to make the ground cooler for your Chickens 🐓 👍 Thank you for your Fun videos..we love them 🥰

[@thewadsquad]

Half of their coop is shaded and they have a dirt bath area 👍

[@thewadsquad]

Oh and we have added grass and it used to be grassy they just destroy it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@phyllisroark8526]

I live in Mississippi and its hot as all get out. The grass don't grow once them chickens are in the pen. Mine have it all but no grass, I do grow fodder for them

[@judygredler2598]

For the potatoes- cut the sprout off the potato- give it 24 hours to rest, then plant the sprouted part up. As it grows, add dirt to it. They will grow fast- add dirt & water. When the plant flowers & then starts to die back, the potatoes are ready to harvest. I have 3 bags going now, and they are going bonkers. I'm getting ready to plant another few this week. I noticed you placed the shavings from the carrots in the trash. You could either give that to the chickens, or place it in a compost pile. That will turn gold for either. Give the potatoes another try. PS- You can use a grocery bag from the thrift store, not a $20 bag. I have my fist set in a $ store trash cans- the holes in the side.

[@Insanity_awaits]

I began reading your comment and became fully engaged ☺. Can I use just basic generic soil for the potatoes? How is the best way to clean the potatoes from bugs?

[@celestebrockell6438]

Me too! Party with our favorite, Kimberly Whisk! 🎉🎉 We love her! ❤

[@bobbijonichols5651]

I love the art work. The lady one is adorable. You just brighten my day

[@allison471]

Hi Kim! Your food always looks delicious! My grandma had a tradition every Christmas of making Buttered carrots & onions on the stove! Absolutely delicious 😋😋😋

[@dotmaines3684]

The brownies look so yummy! The pulled pork looks so good!

[@Notable2Nikki]

I love a good root beer float, but I also love a good red creme soda float. Our local ice cream place calls them brown cows and pink cows. :)

[@jeanieh9386]

I wonder if you could make Eleanor a designated art spot in your garage so she could be messy in a contained area? If your laundry room and garage share a wall you could have a sink plumbed in the garage and then she could create to her hearts content without messing up all your new construction.

[@thewadsquad]

The plan is to give her a spot on the new patio when it’s built 👍

[@jeanieh9386]

@@thewadsquad That will be awesome for her!

[@heatherwoodrow3882]

I have an artistic kid too. We HAD to designate an "art studio" in our basement. She is not allowed to do art in her room. Well, maybe just sketching. She loves it.

[@cindyannbarriga]

OMG, chunky peanut butter is my fav! Agree with the skylight and all of its beauty!!!!!!!!

[@traceyrommel1847]

I love farm fresh eggs. My sister lives in Illinois on a farm and has chickens. Every time she comes home she brings me 12 dozen eggs. They are so much better than store bought. ❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiajordan854]

Hey Kim I hope your day is awesome! You give sunshine to everyone heart! 💕💕💕💕👩🏻‍🦱

[@carols4813]

Blue’s opposite is orange 💙🧡 Yellow’s opposite is purple 💜 💛

[@alysiac3409]

It’s Blippi and Meekah! 😅

[@beccabell1850]

I have learned to love cooking from scratch. I can say that I was a skinny teenager bc my mom did not know how to, and we lived off tv dinners (which I hated). It looks years for me to develop a good system. I love when you share recipes!

[@amandaribofpalmetto]

So with those "double hangers" on those frames are actually to run framing wire across the frame and then you use a hanger and hook the wire on it. When I worked at Michael's in the frame shop in the back, we'd do the wire for you if you bought the wire off the shelf. Check with your local stores that have frame shops and pre-framed stuff, too.

[@shelleywall5556]

I bought a picture hanging tool off of Amazon that has a level in it and really helpful for those double hooks.

[@lydiamitchell6814]

My 2 cents! Ya, put that bird pic you took down and put where your wedding pic is at! Put wedding pic in your bedroom!!! 😊🎉 The potatoes need a hill of loose soil under and throw some over too… then about 4 weeks later after the green plant grows, throw more soil on top. Keep any potatoes covered with soil completely, the sun will make green on the potatoes and make you sick… keep soil on the potatoes growing! Chickens… Dirt bath is great. But to keep mites off them add together a little diatomaceous earth, and equal parts dirt…fire place ash, and sand… you can put it in a small flat container with small sides. Add more as needed… keeping the chickens healthy! Easy to do! Did you give your leftover carrot shreds to the chickens? They like those too!

[@meliss36]

lol have you watched her?? Do you seriously think she will OR CAN do any of that??? LOL I can’t believe she figured out how to become pregnant!

[@slapstickdome9797]

I like the bird picture idea 🤗

[@Malindraelf]

complementray color to blue is orange, Thanks for the video Kim great as usual!!

[@TMacIsIntheHouse]

I LOVE that first print! I gasped!

[@LindaFoyle]

Kim, don’t stress about your garden, Just Google 😂 love ya❤

[@amysingh9848]

I wanted to say a huge thank you for something. I have severe anxiety and a few other things like PTSD ect.. Anyway I can’t sleep I lay awake all night stressing and overthinking. So I have to leave shows on to watch and hear while I sleep. Well I leave your old videos on all night and it’s great 😊 lol I dream every night that we go shopping, cook food, clean the house together rofl 🤪 It’s not creepy at all 😂😂 But no truly it helps me relax and feel safe so thanks

[@slapstickdome9797]

God love you….sweet dreams

[@MandaFandaa]

Oh how I wish the rest of my family liked coleslaw!!

[@bettywurm306]

I love your artwork. Especially the young lady in the 50’s sun suit. I need to go find that print for myself!!

[@traceykillam1658]

Good Morning fine Lady. I hope you had a great long weekend.

[@donna8212]

Always a pleasure Kim 😁. Have a nice day!! 😊🕊️

[@andrearobbins7475]

I ❤ your first art print choice for their bathroom-liked ALLLL of them-but great choice maam. 😊

[@sarahludos7970]

As always a great video and recipes! I have found that the pre cut fruit at Publix is always better too. You have inspired me to cook more at home and we are loving it, Pinterest is one of my go to for help! Love the artwork, I need to shop at Home Goods more. Have a great day and love to all the Wads!!!

[@debbielarkin1121]

I’m with you, I loved option #2!

[@JudyTyrell]

Like theboats and theshells pictures good choice

[@sumerlilangel]

When I need to hang something with the side hooks, I take a long wire and connect the two hooks... Hanging from the wire. The heavier the picture the thicker the wire. It's a lot easier than the painter's tape trick. Especially if you decide to hang it elsewhere later.

[@ClaireSaysHeyThere]

Your essential oils could go in that area where your wedding photo is hung! That little recessed area is perfect! Just need to add in some really shallow little shelves and could paint the whole thing the same color as the walls! Haha I would have no clue what to do with a spot like that either!!

[@KyliePie09]

“Looking for printer. Well look harder.” 😂 girl same.

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

If you hill your potatoes (add some mulch of some kind (straw, leaves etc) you will get a larger harvest. Potatoes don't grow down into the ground, they grow up the stalk. Gardening is hard! It's hard work, it's hard to learn and it almost never works out the way you think it will. Some years are fantastic for certain crops and terrible for others. You are doing great! Dont give up! Secondly, I hate when people read about things chickens cant eat on the internet and then advise you how to take care of your birds. Give them everything (except processed foods) they will pick through and eat what they can and leave the rest to compost.

[@douglasmcbryan3705]

Back in the day I had a Ken Done wallet and T-shirt. He was super popular in the 80's. Nancy

[@adriankaritorres7301]

The Kinders Buttery Steakhouse seasoning from Costco is so delicious on carrots, broccoli, and even green beans!

[@tracismith7247]

Crunchy peanut is the best!😁

[@cathryncavalli]

Those brownies looked delicious!!

[@helenalderman2055]

I love all the new artwork!

[@quiltingmell]

I absolutely love all three art pieces for the girl’s bathroom ❤ my style exactly, act first think later 😂 love it Kim❤ I must say, your hair is beautiful . Don’t often see you with it down. Summer is in the air 😊

[@Angie-el2rc]

Not me thinking you grew those big taters then realizing the big taters is what you planted🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m so dumb but hey, at least you got three mini taters in the end😂😂🤣 You’re hilarious Kim, you always brighten my day when you post, you’re so entertaining and fun👍👍👍 TYFS, have a blessed day/week my friend🙏♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️🙏

[@rintumathew261]

Hiya. Great video. You may want to put a command strip at the bottom for some extra support for the paintings.

[@Nem0phyle]

Hey Kim ! For the potatoes, the best is to wait for the branches to completely dry out before picking them up :)

[@melindaridinger3008]

Hey Kim! When the potato plant is fully dead the plant is ready to be dug up.

[@aimeedouglas1584]

Next time you melt chocolate, try using coconut oil instead of butter. It emulsifies much better with the chocolate and you should end up with a smoother result. And once most (not all) the chips are melted, it is done. Just stir until the remaining chips melt into the warmed chocolate.

[@mamakil0365]

I just learned, when hanging a picture that has two hooky things on each side, get some picture wire!. Wrap it around each side and you can hang with one nail!! I just changed your life lol. Love your videos!! Long time fan :)

[@candacewilliams1902]

I love those flowered towels!

[@kellypruitt2362]

❤❤Love the new outdoor mat. Love a great Homegoods deal. ❤❤

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Tuesday ❤❤

[@helloworld441]

Omg i LOVE roasted onion, its so good. Mmm now im hungry😂

[@teubank7357]

I'm so famous for forgetting to grease the pan. I always have to pour into back into the bowl, wash the baking dish, and then grease it and add the mixture. UGH!! Everytime I always say I'm not going to forget but I do somehow..... Oh well at least it's good food. lol Enjoy your week. Thanks for getting me through this week.

[@mackenziemitchel6360]

I love the vintage looking beach picture you found. I'll put it in my bathroom since your girls don't want it in theirs lol ❤ I had a Snoppy snocone maker too! I loved that!

[@slapstickdome9797]

That coleslaw recipe is a keeper. I found a new recipe, thanks Kim 👏👏

[@jacquelinemullinax393]

Brownies look 😋. I love the picture you hung of the beach and birds. Great choice. Have a great week!!! Love to all.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@sarahmontano8267]

I did have the Snoopy Snow Cone Machine with the cute flavor holders!

[@tammydurham]

Love your videos! On the artwork in your girls' bathroom: a great idea would be to let them go to the store and choose since it's their space.

[@chrmng1]

You crack me up about the wall art. I've been looking for one to put in my dining room for years. They are all so expensive and I can't find the right colors.

[@kathleencousins8229]

Love your ‘pretty woman’ reference in the beginning with your purchases!😉 Love all your videos and thanks for all the content you share😊🌟☀️💕

[@rhondasanders2670]

So for the potatoes the bag idea works great! But once the potatoes start growing you keep adding dirt over the green shoot and keep repeating that until the dirt is filled to the top. The pieces that you covered will send shoots which grows potatoes.

[@monicahamilton5425]

I miss your shop with me home goods videos. Also to add I like the blue boat painting.

[@barbarahougardy7730]

I use minute rice all the time definitely will try all the recipes

[@ssing2490]

Orange is a good contrast for the blue across the color wheel. Also you have some orange in the artwork.

[@jeaniegallo4693]

The pretty woman nod....love it.

[@lailakay666]

The few times I’ve had to hang something with the two side hangers, I will tie twine or floral wire or something like that between the two sides and then it’s way easier to hang the string or wire straight

[@HolmesFamilyVlogs]

Morning ❤ tuned In & watching

[@deewillson2757]

“The raccoons I live with”-😂 I felt that in my heart. You’re awesome. Hope you’re having a great weekend. Happy Memorial Day!

[@3geesplay236]

Hey, Kim! Have you checked the play kitchen for your salt and pepper holder( or Avalina’s pants drawer, lol)?

[@4Home_with_Michelle]

I went to the Lob the other day and was very surprised to see fall and Christmas stuff out!!!

[@deborahlewis656]

I make rachael rays old carrot recipe( cayenne pepper and honey, pinch salt)🥕

[@RLRCMR2017]

Anyone else peep the Elf in the light😂😂😂😂 So my life with the kids😂😂😂

[@cariefrost2930]

Love your pork recipes😊😊😊😊

[@CharleneEvenson]

Your chickens would love those carrot peelings.

[@juliaouzts5781]

Great video! Im feeling the summer vibes !!

[@deborahshold955]

Eleanor should paint the background of the first pic in a pretty blue, Kim. As for the double nail hanger situation, just use Command Strips. They’re so much easier.

[@irenerucker1333]

Yay🎉 a lil bit of everything....I'm gonna try the root beer pulled pork(yum)...my 4 yr niece loves the food make up kits😊-her current one is fruit pebbles

[@Hilva]

You can buy picture-hanging wire and run it between the two hangers on the frame. Then you'll only need to put up one nail.

[@ceciliakopecky]

lol at Wentworth and that face he made ! My kids are always making that face - I should have known it was some trendy thing lol

[@tonigilbert4732]

Love the doll in the wall Sconce!

[@sondrasix1668]

Awesome video Kim. Wow love the pictures . ❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙

[@Atasteofmj]

❤❤❤ in Dj Khalid voice “another 1”

[@raspberrychai]

ok I just laughed so much at your "tell me gardening is worth it without telling me." 😆😆

[@sandyrees490]

Definitely like the sailboats for the bathroom. Absolutely not the other two

[@thewadsquad]

Absolutely not 👍

[@juliaouzts5781]

I made a great salsa/chutney that you inspired. Fresh Pineapple, line juice, cliantro , jalapeno ( salt/pepper) we put on top of barbque chicken , so good :)

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Temper the chocolate with a little bit of veggie oil, the butter has a lot of water in it and water ceases chocolate

[@sedwards536]

WEDDING PICTURE put a bit of blue tac on the wonky corner. (It's like a grey sticky substance to stick things on walls in UK.) X

[@staceymartinez3388]

That bacon salt is hilarious....I JUST bought some too 😝. Have a great day

[@michellebiggerstaff6841]

Good Lawd..... Wentworth is getting so big. Not looking like a "little boy" anymore.

[@quinnhen2325]

Bluebell has a new summer flavor!! Root beer float!! They also have Dr Pepper float! I can’t get it up here in the Adirondacks, but you can get it in Tampa!!

[@normalopezingle7732]

I want to make all of what you just made lol looks amazing!!!!

[@sydneykasmar]

I've nevet seen anyone pull out a potato plant expecting the potatoes to be attached. They use a shovel or a pitch fork to get deeper underground and search about a foot out from the plant. You may have gotten all the potatoes and you might find new plants starting to grow there if you didn't.