You’ve had an enjoyable summer with your kids but now it’s back to school time. Most parents are buying school supplies, getting school clothes sorted out and thinking about new teachers, classes, friends, grades, peer pressure and all sorts of things relating to your children heading back to school. But, have you thought about their […]
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Chicken thighs are on sale at my local grocery store this week. In the past I’ve cooked them with just a little oil and seasoning salt, but I was looking for something a little different this week. I came across this video and thought I’d share. And here’s the recipe. With a dish like this […]
Continue readingI’m looking for some ideas for breakfast on the go for the kids. Last year they grabbed a granola bar on their way out the door. This year I’d like to be a little more prepared with homemade stuff. Do you have any ideas for what I could make ahead of time? From The Hillbilly […]
Continue readingPeer pressure can effect your child’s life in more ways than you may ever realize. Pressure to conform may have a positive effect if your child’s peers encourage healthy behavior. But, negative peer pressure is a big ugly monster and you need to help you child learn positive ways to deal with it. This kind of […]
Continue readingShopping for school clothes can take a bite out of your pocket book if you’re not careful. For many parents, the very mention of the words ‘shopping for school clothes’ can bring on a headache. Buying new school shoes, backpacks, clothes and all the other necessities needed to dress your child for school can be overwhelming […]
Continue readingShopping for school supplies can be nerve wracking to say the least but here are some simple tips to follow to stay sane during the back to school rush. Most schools offer a list of required school supplies that your child will need. If you can get your hands on a copy early enough you can […]
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We’ve had some rain the last two days which kept us cooped up in the house. Yesterday afternoon cabin-fever hit and I had to get creative. Since we have a decent thrift store close by and I needed to head over there to look for some new shirts and shorts for school, I decided to […]
Continue readingSince we’re talking about Christmas in July this week, let’s talk about getting a head start on Christmas presents as well. This was one of the smartest things I did last year. Not only did it save me lots of cash, (by being able to shop around, take advantage of deals and make more presents […]
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My mother made these over 50 years ago (and unfortunately I lost the recipe). It is a very heavy, moist ginger flavored cake/bar which she would frost with a cream frosting. From the Hillbilly Housewife: I have a ginger bread cake recipe that sounds similar to what you’re looking for. I don’t usually frost it […]
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I needed a quick lunch yesterday and started to dig through my pantry. I came up with a large can of diced tomatoes, a can of chicken and a can of green chili… thus my spicy chicken tomato soup was invented. I love these simple, throw-together recipes and this one will quickly become a family […]
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In last week’s newsletter, I mentioned that my friend Tracy from Moms in a Blog is working on a new kindle book on pantry cooking. She was kind enough to share a recipe from the book then and it was so well received that I asked her to come back and share another this week. […]
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I was cleaning out my pantry the other day, getting rid of a few expired items and rearranging everything in there. I had no idea I still had some of the dry and canned goods that had gotten pushed to the very back of the shelves. I needed a better system. I went back to […]
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Last week I shared a quick & easy recipe from Tracy over at Moms In A Blog and mentioned she’s writing a sweet little Kindle ebook called Cooking from the Pantry: The Busy Mom’s Guide to Creating Fabulous No-Fuss Meals in 30 Minutes or Less. The recipes are so tasty that I wanted to share […]
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Unfortunately, I was not allowed in the kitchen growing up to help because everything that I touched became a complete catastrophe. So now, as an adult, I simply am clueless as to what to do with a chicken breast or any meat for that matter. Recipe books call for so many ingredients that I spend […]
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I love smoothies for breakfast on a warm summer day. Here’s one of my favorites. You can make it with fresh or frozen mango chunks. If you’re using frozen, you can skip the ice. 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup fresh mango chunks sweetener to taste 1/2 cup ice Put all ingredients into your blender […]
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