Grocery Day at Crest Grocery Store

A Productive Grocery Day at Crest

This morning, Mr. C and I finally decided it was time to sit down and make out our monthly grocery shopping list. No putting it off, no guessing — just getting it done. We briefly talked about placing a Walmart pickup order, but I always come back to the same thought: I feel like I can stretch our grocery budget further when I shop at Crest. Their discounts and savings consistently allow me to bring home more food for our money, and that matters.

I left the house fairly early and headed into Chickasha first, treating myself to a yogurt bowl and a smoothie to fuel the drive up to Norman. I considered stopping at TJ Maxx to do a little last-minute Christmas shopping, but one look at the packed parking lot told me everything I needed to know. I decided to skip the crowds and head straight to Crest instead.

Once inside the store, I quickly realized things had changed — a lot. Since my last trip, the layout had been almost completely rearranged. I found myself starting in aisles I normally save for the end, grabbing our case of water and soda right away. It threw off my usual routine, but thankfully I had my list in hand and checked items off as I went. That list was my saving grace.

There were a couple of things I didn’t pick up this time around, so I made sure to keep those items noted separately for a grocery pickup order later in the week. With everything checked off and loaded up, I headed back home. Normally I stop for a drink on the way, but I still had most of my smoothie with me, so I kept going.

I pulled into the driveway around 1:30, and Mr. C helped unload the Jeep while I started putting everything away. I made a quick stop at McDonald’s on the turnpike for a late lunch, and after eating, we settled in to watch Sheriff’s Country, visit for a bit, and enjoy a quiet afternoon. I wrapped things up by working on a couple of blog posts — a simple, productive ending to a busy but successful grocery day.

Sometimes it’s the ordinary days that feel the most satisfying.

 

Christmas Shopping with Tammie & Mildred

  

                      Sunday Funday with Tammy and Mildred

This past Sunday, the 7th, turned into one of those simple, joy-filled days that I didn’t realize I needed. I met up with Tammy and Mildred at the Duncan–Lawton Y at 10:30 AM, ready for a full day of Christmas shopping and catching up. We piled into Mildred’s cute little Beetle—seriously, that car has so much personality—and headed to Lawton.

Our first stop was JCPenney at the Lawton Mall. Honestly, we weren’t even sure the store was still open, but to our surprise it was—and we walked out with bags full of great finds. I found some wonderful Christmas gifts, including a Black & Decker handheld mixer my daughter-in-law Jessica had asked for. Even better, it was reduced to just $29.95. I also picked up a glass measuring cup she wanted, plus a couple of adorable outfits for the grandkids. Nothing beats checking off your gift list this early in December.

From there, we headed to the west side of Lawton and stopped in at Five Below. That place is always a treasure hunt, and we found plenty of fun little goodies perfect for stocking stuffers. All that shopping worked up an appetite, so we swung by Long John Silver’s—a place I hadn’t eaten at in years. I don’t know why I waited so long, because it was still every bit as good as I remembered.

After lunch, we made our way to Bath & Body Works, where the three-wick candles were on sale for just $9.95. That’s a deal you simply can’t walk away from. I picked up a Cotton Blossom candle for my coworker (and cousin’s wife), Whitney—her absolute favorite scent.

By the time we wrapped up our shopping adventure, my heart felt just as full as my shopping bags. Spending the day with Tammy and Mildred reminded me how important it is to make time for friends. It had been a while since we’d gotten together, and we caught up on everything happening in our lives. We laughed, talked, shopped, and simply enjoyed each other’s company.

It truly was a fantastic Sunday Funday—simple moments, sweet friendships, and memories to carry into the holiday season.

Recipes for Leftover Breakfast Sausage

Here are a few quick, easy recipes using pre-cooked breakfast sausage crumbles. All are simple, weeknight-friendly, and use ingredients you probably already have:

🌯 1. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Perfect for breakfast or dinner

Ingredients

• 1–1½ cups cooked breakfast sausage crumbles
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup milk (optional)
• Shredded cheese
• Flour tortillas
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: salsa, diced onion, diced peppers

Instructions

1. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Add sausage crumbles to the pan to warm.
3. Stir in cheese until melted.
4. Scoop into warm tortillas and roll up.
5. Add salsa if you want a little kick.

🍲 2. 10-Minute Sausage Gravy (Shortcut)

Pour over biscuits, toast, or potatoes

Ingredients

• 1–1½ cups cooked breakfast sausage
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups milk
• Salt, pepper
• Optional: pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet.
2. Add flour to make a quick roux; cook 1 minute.
3. Whisk in milk until thickened.
4. Stir in cooked sausage.
5. Season and serve.

🥘 3. Easy Sausage Skillet Hash

One-pan dinner

Ingredients

• Cooked sausage crumbles
• Frozen diced potatoes or hash browns
• Chopped onion (optional)
• Shredded cheese
• 3–4 eggs (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook potatoes in a skillet until crispy.
2. Add sausage and onions; stir to heat through.
3. Make small wells and crack in eggs, cover until eggs set
   OR just stir in cheese and melt.

🧀 4. Cheesy Sausage Quesadillas

5-minute snack or meal

Ingredients

• Tortillas
• Cooked sausage
• Shredded cheese
• Optional: green chilies or scrambled eggs

Instructions

1. Sprinkle cheese and sausage on one tortilla.
2. Top with second tortilla.
3. Heat in a skillet until golden and cheese is melted.
4. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.

🍝 5. Sausage Alfredo Pasta (Super Fast)

Creamy, comforting, ready in 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• Cooked pasta
• Parmesan
• Optional: peas or spinach

Instructions

1. Warm Alfredo sauce in a pot.
2. Stir in sausage.
3. Add pasta and toss.
4. Top with Parmesan.

🥚 6. Sausage Muffin Cups

Great for make-ahead breakfasts

Ingredients

• 1 cup sausage
• 6–8 eggs
• ½ cup cheese
• Optional: diced peppers, onions

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs and stir in sausage + cheese.
2. Pour into sprayed muffin tin.
3. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.