Why I’m Choosing To Homeschool My Daughter
February 12, 2010 – 10:30 am | 28 Comments

If you lived in our home you’d have heard the many conversations that my husband and I have had over the past few years. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen my …

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Easy Crockpot Chicken
February 22, 2010 – 9:26 pm | One Comment
Easy Crockpot Chicken

When I have no time to cook this is my favorite new slow cooker recipe. I cut up the chicken after it’s done cooking and serve with rice for a simple yet filling meal. It’s …

Oatmeal & Brown Sugar Muffins
February 3, 2010 – 7:09 pm | One Comment
Oatmeal & Brown Sugar Muffins

This is a fun spin on your traditional boring oatmeal muffins. My kids love the brown sugar topping.. but who wouldn’t?! This was another fabulous find on my favorite recipe site, AllRecipes.com.
Oatmeal & Brown Sugar …

Beef & Mushroom Lasagna
January 22, 2010 – 5:22 am | 2 Comments
Beef & Mushroom Lasagna

I was flipping through one of my magazines the other day when I found this recipe from the Campbell’s Kitchen and the picture looked so good I had to try it. Although we aren’t huge …

Last-Minute Homemade Gift Idea: Chocolate Coated Sweet Peanut Brittle
December 22, 2009 – 11:05 pm | 2 Comments
Last-Minute Homemade Gift Idea: Chocolate Coated Sweet Peanut Brittle

Homemade gifts are often some of the best and I enjoy making treats to share with our neighbors. This year I’ve made quite a few different items including cookies, Saint Nick cereal bars, homemade candies, …

Tasty Holiday Ideas
December 16, 2009 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Tasty Holiday Ideas

It’s that time of year again. Time for busy holiday shopping and time for friends and relatives to come together.. and that means having LOTS and lots of food and snacks around. If you’re preparing …

My Favorite Holiday Appetizer
November 25, 2009 – 6:40 pm | No Comment
My Favorite Holiday Appetizer

On top of having a huge Thanksgiving meal I also like to make appetizers to snack on throughout the day as I’m sure many of you do too. My favorite holiday appetizer to help …

A Halloween Treat Idea! Candy Coated Pretzel Rods
October 5, 2009 – 6:38 pm | 3 Comments
A Halloween Treat Idea! Candy Coated Pretzel Rods

Need an easy to make and fun to eat treat for the kids? Try my candy-covered pretzel rods for your Halloween get-together! These are also easy to change up colors and make for any holiday. …

Oatmeal Kiss Cookies
August 28, 2009 – 11:12 am | 5 Comments
Oatmeal Kiss Cookies

My daughter and I made these delicious cookies from Taste of Home last weekend. They’re definitely a family-favorite now, even my picky husband loved them.
Oatmeal Kiss Cookies
1/2 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1 C. …

Family Fun, Recipes, Tips, Ideas, and More!
July 29, 2009 – 4:31 pm | 3 Comments
Family Fun, Recipes, Tips, Ideas, and More!

I used to look back on Summer as a time to relax and just enjoy the quiet, the warmth of the sunshine, and the fresh outside air with my family but now that my kids …

Easy Homemade Salsa
July 15, 2009 – 2:35 pm | 2 Comments
Easy Homemade Salsa

From the kitchen of my sister I bring you Easy Homemade Salsa! It’s easy to make (obviously), it’s healthy, and it goes great with tortilla chips. This is one of the many reasons I love …