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February Grocery Haul

I think by now, everyone is seeing some differences at the grocery store no matter where you are. The supply chain shipping problems are random. Basically in the metropolitan area where I live, I am seeing more empty gaps on the shelves of the grocery stores, but they are random items like crackers, chicken, certain […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLACK TIE AND JAM!!!

Black Tie and Jam is 1 YEAR OLD today! I can’t believe it’s been a year! What a year it has been! I started this blog on a whim. My main intention at first was for writing practice while I looked for a professional writing job. Since I was completely new to the blogging world, […]

Grocery Haul January Edition

Going to the grocery store this month has been delayed due to the end of the holidays, a renovation that doesn’t seem to end and moving a young adult into an apartment. We still have to eat, so it had to be done. Aldi 2 packages cat treats 1 package Boulder napkins 1 box gallon […]

First College Apartment Basics: Items to Get Your Student Started on the Right Foot

You can find many lists on this subject. I know because I have seen them. Some of these lists include less than the basics, meaning your college student will end up going out to search for what he/she needs. Other lists suggest items a college student would never ever use. If you are a parent […]

Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BLACK TIE AND JAM~

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Black Tie and Jam!

Oh Holy Night

O Holy Night!The stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!Long lay the world in sin and error piningTill he appear’d and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your kneesOh hear the angel voicesOh night divineOh […]

December Grocery Haul

This month I picked up some stock-up items and there were a few things I picked up as I ramp up for Christmas. December is going to be an insanely crazy month! Not only is December usually busy, but I have a bathroom and hallway renovation going on at the same time. Aldi 1 bag […]

November Grocery Haul

I don’t really need much to get me through the month of November. That’s a good thing, right? The holiday is a whole other story. I generally do not host Thanksgiving at my house. This year, we are spending Thanksgiving with my husband’s family, so we will make a separate trip for whatever we need […]

Housekeeping 101: Cleaning the Refrigerator

The refrigerator is probably the most used appliance in a household. As many times as the doors open and close, the refrigerator can quickly become disorganized and messy. I don’t know about you, but items get pushed back and forgotten, the vegetable drawers begin to take on a life of their own and don’t even […]

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