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Meal Plan Monday – Week 6
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Desserts!! Click photos or names to find the recipes! Weekly Meal Plan:Monday – Chipotle Chicken and Corn Chowder, Rolls And My Mom’s Fudge for Dessert!! Tuesday – Southwest Crispy Chicken Salad Wednesday – Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta, Salad, Garlic Bread Thursday – Cafe Rio Pork Salad, (From my awesome Sister-in-laws Food Blog!) Friday – Leftovers Saturday – Million Dollar Spaghetti, Steamed Veggies Sunday – Slow Cooker Zuppa…
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World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe
In my opinion this is the World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe!! My mom has been making her delicious Fudge ever Holiday Season since I can remember! I think its the best, you should try it and see for yourself…. Ingredients:1 cup Butter14 1/2 oz. Evaporated Milk4 cups Sugar1 – 12oz pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (I use Nestle)5 cups Mini Marshmallows1 tsp. Vanilla1 cup chopped nuts (optional – I leave these out)Directions:1. Cook butter, evaporated milk, and sugar over medium heat until temperature reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees Fahrenheit). Use a candy thermometer and stir constantly with a whisk, so it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom. This part…
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Christmas Advent – Storybook Countdown
Each Christmas we have a little tradition….we have 24 Christmas Books wrapped and placed under the tree. It’s our… Christmas Advent Storybook Countdown! Each night one of the kids gets to pick a “present” and unwrap it. Then we read it all together before bed. My kids love picking a present each night during the month of December and it is a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit. *If you decide to start a tradition like this here are some Great Tips: – Look for Christmas Books on sale after the Holidays. I found some great deals at local bookstores and in the mall. …
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – for Little Girls
Here’s my top ten list for Homemade Christmas Gifts for the little girl in your life. If your trying to find the perfect gift to make for your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, little sister, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s my homemade gift giving list for little girls… *Click on the photos to go to source/tutorial! For the little girl with an 18″ doll or and American Girl Doll…Homemade Doll clothes! Make this cute little dress (or Witch Costume in any Print!) or how about this one… Or how about a cute accessory like this doll tent…. How about a cute “You are my Sunshine” plaque or sign for your…
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Meal Plan Monday – Week 5
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Desserts!! Click photos or name to find the recipes! Weekly Meal Plan:Monday – Avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella Sandwich, chips and pico de gallo. (Brownie Bites) Rolo Brownie Bites with Carmel Cream Cheese Frosting (SOOO GOOD!!) Tuesday – Orange Chicken, Rice, Salad (I get the orange chicken at Costco in the freezer section) Wednesday – Brown Sugar Meatloaf, Steamed Broccoli, Rolls Thursday – Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Toast, Orange Juice Friday – Leftovers…
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Meal Plan Monday – Week 4
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Soups/Stews/Chilies. Click photos or name to find the recipe! Weekly Meal Plan:Monday – Chili, Salad, Cornbread Tuesday – Cheeseburger Soup, Fruit Salad Wednesday – Big Salad, Fresh Fruit (Just a big ole salad with hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and dressing!) Thursday – Thanksgiving Dinner!!! This is what I will be making to take to my In-Laws for Thanksgiving… And my Mom’s Famous Fudge!! (I’ll post a recipe soon)…
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Clean and Organize your Kitchen – Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of cleaning and organizing your kitchen, my computer got a bug so I will not be able to post my kitchen pictures today but I will tell you what I have been working on this week….canister labels! *In case you missed it here is Part 1 and Part 2. After organizing several areas in my kitchen I bought some of these 1-gallon Canisters from Walmart… I bought them to store things like my brown sugar, pasta, oatmeal, pancake mix, rice, etc. And then I bought some Sticker paper to print some labels on…. They have different brands of sticker paper, so just get sticker sheets that you can…
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – For Her (Part 2)
Last year I made a top ten list of some great Homemade Gift Ideas for the women in your life; moms, grandmas, sisters, girlfriends, teachers, neighbors. It has been such a hit I decided to make another list for 2013! And here it is…. Collage frame with poem, a perfect gift for Grandma! (I found this adorable frame at Michael’s craft store, printed and cut some cute photos to put on the outside edge and printed a cute poem on scrapbook paper and glued a ribbon on. Simple but also very thoughtful. This was a gift for my mother-in-law several years ago.) Perhaps you need something for a friend who’s lived in…
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Meal Plan Monday – Week 3
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Soups/Stews/Chilies. Click photos or name to find the recipe! Weekly Meal Plan:Monday – Black Bean & Salsa Soup on Rice, Salad, Rolls Tuesday – Roasted Veggie Quinoa, Fruit Salad Wednesday – Chicken Alfredo, Salad, Bread Thursday – Southwest Crispy Chicken Salad Friday – Pita Pizza, Fruit Saturday – Leftovers Sunday – Turkey Sandwich, chips and dip Yummy, Yummy!! Have a great week everyone! To view more please…
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Southwest Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe
McDonald’s Copycat Southwest Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe Ingredients:LettuceCrispy Chicken, cooked and diced (I use Costco’s breaded chicken in the freezer section)Corn (roasted optional)Black Beans (rinsed and drained)Tomatoes diced (grape tomatoes are the best!)Shredded CheeseCrushed ChipsLimeSouthwest DressingRanch Dressing 1 tblsp. Lime Juice1 tblsp. Honey1 tblsp. Yellow Mustard1/4 bunch of Cilantro chopped Directions:Chicken Glaze-Mix together lime juice, honey, mustard, and cilantro. Coat cooked chicken with glaze, set aside. *Layer Lettuce with all toppings, including glazed chicken. Squeeze a little lime on top, and top with a blend of southwest and ranch dressing! So easy and so delicious!! To view more please visit my blog!
