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Menu Plan Monday {December 15}

 Here we are…Monday AGAIN.  Does anyone else out there wish we lived in a world where Mondays were part of the weekend?  I’m not ready to face this week, because I’m such a slacker and haven’t bought but a few holiday gifts.  I have my work cut out for me!  The struggle will be to...
Baked Brie with Fig Spread & Pecans

Baked Brie with Fig Spread & Pecans

I find it impossible to attend a party without bringing a dish to share.  I know that I appreciate it as a hostess when guests offer to bring something, so I try to do the same for others.  That being said, I don’t always have a whole lot of time in which to prepare food...
Menu Plan Monday {December 8}

Menu Plan Monday {December 8}

Another Monday, another Menu Plan!  I did a great job of following our menu plan last week, and we had some delicious dinners.  We also had dinner out on Saturday, which was a real treat.  Every December we have a special day with the kids in Downtown Cincinnati.  We went to the Taft Theatre to...
Five Easy Appetizers

Five Easy Appetizers

I have lots of favorite easy appetizer recipes, because I love making Hors d’oeuvres for any occasion.  Over the Thanksgiving weekend we had five different events going on!  So I had lots of easy appetizers to make.  I put together five of my favorite easy appetizers this weekend and thought I’d share the recipes with...

Menu Plan Monday {November 24}

Last week we did so much better at eating dinner at home vs. dining out.  There was one evening that Michael was working late and I  had no desire to cook so I took the kids out to eat, but only because we had FREE coupons for kids meals.  And then on Friday night we...
Seven Days of Salad {11.23.14}

Seven Days of Salad {11.23.14}

I’ve been trying to make healthy changes for myself and for my family, and one thing I’ve decided to try is to have a salad each day, preferably at lunch because that’s the meal that I make the most bad decisions about.  It seems that I’m usually busy mid-day and end up eating fast food...
Seven Days of Salad {11.16.14}

Seven Days of Salad {11.16.14}

I’ve been trying to make healthy changes for myself and for my family, and one thing I’ve decided to try is to have a salad each day, preferably at lunch because that’s the meal that I make the most bad decisions about.  It seems that I’m usually busy mid-day and end up eating fast food...

Menu Plan Monday {November 10}

 Here we are…another Monday, another Menu Plan!  Last week was CRAZY!  I was planning the festival for my children’s school, so we ate out way too much, but we did end up having some GREAT meals at home as well!  For more menu planning inspiration visit my Recipe Archives or OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday roundup....
Seven Days of Salad

Seven Days of Salad

I’ve been trying to make healthy changes for myself and for my family, and one thing I’ve decided to try is to have a salad each day, preferably at lunch because that’s the meal that I make the most bad decisions about.  It seems that I’m usually busy mid-day and end up eating fast food...
Menu Plan Monday ~ November 3

Menu Plan Monday ~ November 3

It’s Monday so it’s time for another Menu Plan!  We ate out a few times last week, so my list of recipes for the week is a bit shorter, but there’s some real winners in there.   Also, for your viewing pleasure I’ve put together a list of our favorite Slow Cooker Recipes…check it out!...
Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

My slow cooker is my best friend during a busy school week. I really don’t know what I’d do without it. If you don’t have one, I really recommend buying one! You can browse the best ones at somewhere like https://buyersimpact.co.uk/ to see if there are any that take your fancy. I love the sort...
Fall & Halloween :: Crafts, Recipes, Events, Resources & More

Fall & Halloween :: Crafts, Recipes, Events, Resources & More

It’s my favorite time of year!  I love the cooler temps.  I love Autumn.  I love Halloween.  Here’s a roundup of my most favorite posts having to do with Halloween, Monsters and Pumpkins.  What’s your favorite thing about Fall & Halloween? My Favorite Fall & Halloween Posts :: Mini Pumpkin Pies (and our Halloween Party...