I have had a couple of people ask questions about my blog recently so I figured it was time to do a blog post about my blog. I am a mom. I am probably very much like most of the parents that may read this blog. I am busy volunteering in my son’s school, driving…
Slow Cooker Simple Ham & Potato Chowder
I am thankful that my family loves soups for dinner. Soups are such as this are such an easy meal that can cook in a slow cooker while you are busy. Just a few additional ingredients just before serving and you have a delicious homemade dish to serve your family. Verdict: As my daughter and…
Mom, Will there be a Civil War After the Election?
Image from Pinterest I have always encouraged our children to read the newspaper, watch the news, and pay attention to current events. I want them to be informed citizens as they grow. We talk openly about how we make our choices in voting. How no one candidate can fully match all your wants in a…
Vegetable Lasagna
I made this beautiful sauce the other day. I used it to make lasagna. It was great because I made the dish last night (boiled the noodles and assembled the dish) the covered it and put it in the refrigerator for dinner the next night. Tuesdays are one of our most crazy days though Wednesday…
This is Halloween! And a Slow Cooker Vegetable Pasta Sauce
So, this was a simple Do It Yourself (DIY) Halloween for us. I am the queen of sweatshirt and sweatpants costumes. When I was little my mom made all our Halloween costumes though I desperately wanted one of the ones with the plastic masks and plastic dresses. Remember those? Now, I am doing the same…
Cheesy Chicken Frito Burrito
Happy Halloween!!! I’m back! I took a four-day break while we were at a double Feis (Irish dance competition) this weekend. I pretty much post in real-time so I normally would have tried to get a post or two together on the road but I decided to just be with my family and take a…
Holiday Movie Preview
What? Yes, this is a huge departure from my normal blog post but my family went to our local movie theater last night to see what is my favorite part of the movies – Previews! The theater hosts a free event and they show approximately 40 full length trailers, give out snacks, posters and allow…
A Plan B Dinner – Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches on Garlic Bread Rolls
We all have those nights. Last week I told you about my daughter burning dinner (and my favorite pan) and the freezer leaking all over the kitchen floor. That night we ordered out. Emotionally there are nights I just can’t deal. But, most nights I have a Plan B in the background. When I do…
Grilled Turkey Reubens
One meal that can help get dinner on the table quickly in my house is sandwiches. But, they have to be hearty sandwiches. My family will turn their noses up at anything that they can’t hold in two hands. It has to be packed full of good stuff and flavor for them to consider it…
A Fall Meal – Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Chops with Sliced Potatoes
I love passing this tree. It is my touchstone for the seasons. Right now it is turning bright reds and oranges for fall but I know before long I will be watching it bud and turn green with the hope that spring is coming. This is not a great picture of what was actually a…
The Right Teacher Can Make a Difference
We spent part of our day at Michigan State University (MSU) yesterday. My son received an award for being in the top percentile of students in 6th, 7th or 8th grade in Michigan that took the SAT or ACT test last year. It was a wonderful ceremony. They really made the kids feel special. One…
Putting Positive Thoughts Into the World
Overall I see myself as a rather positive person. I noticed about 2 weeks ago that reading the news, watching the news on the computer and reading all the Facebook posts regarding the election were really starting to put me into a bit of a panic state. There was so much finger-pointing and the use…
What's for Dinner Moms? 