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 …
The Three Little Kittens is one of those classic preschool stories that we all heard growing up. You probably remember how the story goes: The three little kittens lose their mittens and need their mama’s help to find them. One of the reasons this story is so timeless is because it’s simple and it rhymes, …
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, …
Bacon makes the world go round over at The NY Melrose Family. I swear my husband would eat just about anything if bacon was an ingredient included in it. Not that I mind a little bacon. Winks! A side that we rely on during the Summer months are our Bacon Baked Beans. They’re great because in …
We’ve been taking it pretty easy around here when it comes to homeschooling. There’s just something about the summer that lends itself to lazy afternoons and out-and-about adventures. We’ve still been checking out plenty of books from the library, and my preschooler took a special liking to the book “Three Little Kittens”. As we were …
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 …
Whether we like it or not, school supplies can get expensive. From clothes to pencils, it can cost a bundle to send your kids back to school. There are some things you can do, though, to make it less financially painful. Here are some money-saving ideas for school supply shopping. What’s Shared and What’s Not …
It’s that time of year! Your child needs school supplies and clothes. Where do you start? How do you pay for it all? Here are some tips for making the grade with your grade school kid this year. Dressed for Success Your grade school child may not have the picky tastes of a teenager, but …
This What’s Cooking free printable menu planner will help you plan out your dinners for the week! In neutral colors, it should coordinate (or at least not clash LOL!) with pretty much all kitchens! Simply click the image above to download your pdf printable menu planning sheet. Be sure to print out your coupons this …
There are so many different organizing styles. Are you a stacker, or do you like things spread things out so that you can easily see them? Do you like to plan ahead, or do you tend to wait until the last minute to put your mark on things? Do you like to make lists and schedules, …