Valentine’s Day is this week, so we have some special plans for the meals. However, the rest of the week is our normal weekly food menu. When you make your meal plan each week, do you consider holidays? This weekly food menu includes recipes as well as a printable menu and shopping list. All the …
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It seems like a never-ending battle with the kids. Although you and I know veggies are delicious and they’re also good for you, many children act like vegetables are a plague they want to avoid at all costs. If you need creative ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables, here are 9 Simple …
I hate groceries!! Looking at our budget, our bulk of spending goes to groceries! How is that? Things seem to get more expensive each day and with 3 growing boys (2 of which are nearly grown!), it can get downright ridiculous! To make things a little bit easier on everyone, I have compiled 9 simple …
I have a house full of boys, that means they don’t want “cute” snacks, they want NASTY, yucky, GROSS Halloween Foods for their party. Yeah, really- nasty. LOL! These gross Halloween food ideas will help you rock your Halloween party! Gross Halloween Food Ideas What about some blood? This Spooky Halloween Mocktail is sure to …
It gets hot down here in South Alabama! Aside from using our grill, I am always on the look out for other ways to help keep us cool. Personally, we love to make snow cones. Anyway, here are some pins that I have found that look like perfect summer recipes! 1. Stuffed Zucchini Recipe from …
Kids are picky eaters. Some of course are more finicky than others. In fact, mealtime can become a dreaded battle ground. Do you have children that despise anything that doesn’t resemble a chicken finger? Do they turn their nose if it isn’t packed with sugar? If so, then you have your hands full. Here are …
To many people, their four-legged friend is just like another member of the family. Our dog, Sadie Girl, is just like another child to me. She has her blankey that she carries around the yard with her just like my daughter Zoey has her blankey that she carries everywhere with her. So I ask, would …
I once had a huge collection of food storage containers. I loved the ideas behind those beautiful plastic bowls with their matching lids. Oh, the possibilities! The dream of carefully planned leftovers. The hope of an easy meal on a crazy night because food would stay perfectly fresh in those gorgeous pieces of burpable plastic. …
Freezing food helps you save money, but one of the main reasons to embrace it is so that you can save precious time. You can get home after a long day, whip something out of the freezer, stick it in the microwave or oven and soon relax over a hearty, healthy meal. Make ahead meals …
So, the Easter Bunny has this thing about bringing kids junk food. Why is that? My kids like junk, don’t get me wrong but they also like fruits and veggies and fun outdoor toys! My niece is no exception! So, it was really fun for me to make this Easter Basket for my 4 year …
This savory dish has become an established favorite in Vegetarian restaurants and circles. It is versatile and readily made by even an inexperienced cook. For all of that it is still a treat to the palate and reheats very well, making it a dish that saves times as well. This is a forgiving recipe and …
This is going to be a pretty long post, so try to stick with me. You may also note that I keep odd things in my freezer. That is because I live in the humid south and I don’t like clumps in my sugar. Food I Keep in my Freezer at all Times Boneless, …