Good Monday Morning!! School starts Monday… where did my Summer go? On to my menu planning ideas for this week: Monday: Chicken Gumbo (Using the Seafood Gumbo recipe, but not using Seafood. :-0) Tuesday: Taco Bake Wednesday: Grilled Chicken Salads Thursday: Leftover Soup Friday: Leftovers Don’t forget to visit Org Junkie & Susie QT Pies …
Kelli Miller
Many parents want their child to read early. While you can certainly go too far in this direction, trying to force kids into something they are not ready for, we’re going to talk about how to encourage early literacy while respecting your child’s developmental level. While early literacy may not mean early reading, it does …
You have probably heard of peach cobbler but have you heard of chocolate cobbler? If you have not tried chocolate cobbler, I highly suggest giving this recipe a try! If you are a chocolate lover, you will not be disappointed! This dessert is one that is easy to make and even non-bakers will be able …
Animals have been kept as pets for hundreds of years, and there are many reasons why people manage to create such special relationships with them. Cats and dogs are the most popular family additions, and it is easy to see why they’re so lovable! Not only are they small and furry, but when they’re puppies …
With kindergarten behind him or her, your child is ready to take on first grade. Or maybe he just finished first grade and is moving into second. Either way, the first and second grade years bring social changes. I am already seeing the changes in Thomas this summer as he works on the transition between …
I remember growing up eating chocolate covered banana’s. I still love anything that has chocolate and banana mixed together, which is probably why I came up with the Chocolate Covered Banana Smoothie. I really think this is one of my all-time favorite smoothies. I feel like I’m drinking dessert in a glass, when really I’m getting …
Are you a scrapbooker? Do you go to weekly crops or go away for scrapbooking retreats? I never find enough time for scrapbooking and have countless pictures that need to be cropped and added to scrapbooks. I’m hoping this Fall that I can get away and do some scrapbooking. With this in mind, I am …
Coming up with creative snacks for my family is something I love to do. With three kids in my household, there is a lot of snacking going on! Buying prepackaged snacks gets very expensive and can easily break the grocery budget. Having snacks on hand helps keep my budget on track and keeps the kids happy! …
I think I have probably mentioned before how much I love casserole dishes and this Chicken Vegetable Casserole is no different. First of all this dish is so good and has so much flavor! You also get lots of veggies packed right into one dish. This is one of those recipes I don’t mind …
It is that time again, school is going to be back in full swing for many children over the next few weeks. Every store has lined the isles with the latest deals on school supplies. Home-school moms are already planning what their first lessons will be. Social Studies, English, math, even art has a lesson, …
Within 20 minutes you will have a tasty side dish that your guests will rave about. This side dish would go great with a Crockpot Pork Roast, you will not be disappointed. There is a sweetness in these onions that kids and adults alike just can’t get enough of. If you haven’t tried Glazed Pearl Onions, …
It’s that time of year again – the kids are going to be heading back to school, and they need new outfits. Many times, it’s because they’ve outgrown last year’s clothes. Other reasons include changing fashion trends and tastes. Regardless of the reasons, your kids are going to need new clothes before heading back to …