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Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce & Garlic Bread

Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce & Garlic Bread

For years I have been looking for the perfect Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce recipe and finally I have found  one that I love. Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce & Garlic Bread I am a sucker for pasta dishes.  And I’m even more of a sucker for easy cooking.  BUT it has to be YUMMY pasta dishes...

Refrigeration: Sam Style

Imagine my surprise when I went to start dinner last night….
Monster Mayhem Craft

Monster Mayhem Craft

We did a monster craft this week and the kids had so much fun and got to get the creative juices flowing in the process.  Some small tots are afraid of monsters…but this project might be just the ticket to help make monsters a little less scary.  It’s also a great opportunity to talk to...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama:  {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.   If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to...

70 Degrees Today, 40 Degrees Tomorrow

Little Leprechauns

  A very Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you from our little leprechauns!

Send in the Clowns

Our family was lucky enough to receive free tickets to the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus this past weekend from Feld Entertainment.  We are so thankful to them!  It was a fantastic family day.  We took the three older children, and they had so much fun.  Sam had never been to the circus before,...

Why My House Is Never Clean

Making Books with Children :: Create Your Own ABC Book

Making Books with Children :: Create Your Own ABC Book

I am teaching a course right now, to children ages 4-6, called Beyond Books.  In the class we read stories and then do projects based on the books we have read.  I love teaching this class, and I have some fun projects prepared for my students.  My own children do not want to miss out...

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This is one of my Mama’s recipes, that I have loved since I was a little girl.  It’s quite easy to prepare, and you can even double the recipe and make an extra casserole to freeze for later.  I often do that, because I love having meals on hand in the deep-freeze.  It’s a yummy and...

smarshmallows

max gives us in-depth instructions on how to best roast smarshmallows