September 11th. I will never forget my feelings and memory on that day. I had watched the Columbine High School shootings on television and thought then that nothing worse could happen. How wrong I was. My daughter was about 16 months old and was in the living room playing in the sunlight trying to grab…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos
So we are easing into this school year thing. My son is actually really funny with clothes this year. He has NEVER in 13 years planned his first day of school outfit before the morning he is going to school. This year we had the fashion show for first day senior year. It is funny…
Hello Again!
I haven’t posted for the last two days as we just returned from our first family trip in nine months! It was so good to be together and get away. We kept planning trips and for one reason or another we canceled them but this time we did it. We drove to Kansas City, Missouri…
Top 5 Recipes for August 2020
Ground Beef Enchiladas Verde (click for link to recipe) This recipe has been in the top each month for the past six months. This super simple meal uses canned enchilada verde sauce to cut down on the preparation time. Cook the ground beef ahead of time to make a delicious meal on a busy week…
Check In: Day 175
Twenty-five weeks. I never thought we would still be going through this. In some ways this has been the best thing ever for my family but at the same time it has devastated so many people. Time seems to be almost flying now. I never really know what day it is. I have to think…
German Burgers
My family loves German food and I am always looking for new burger toppings and ways to make them. How about combining two of our favorites? German food and Burgers? Yes! Verdict: The flavor of these were amazing. The mixture of ground pork and beef with the caraway seeds added a great flavor and tons…
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
My daughter has been holding her breath hoping that the governor would open gyms back up and her dance teacher would announce the studio is open so she could go to dance class again. They had been dancing on Zoom but it is just not the same. She actually has a chance to Feis soon…
Pizza Bites
We have a block party once a year for our street. Our neighborhood is in the midst of a change-over. Three of the families have moved our this year as they needed more room than their houses had. New families have or are moving in with small children and a few homes will probably be…
Fiesta Chicken Casserole
We are entering the season of pumpkin spice, apple cider, slow cookers, and hearty casseroles. I love fall. Big fluffy sweatshirts, cool nights, and warming comfort foods are everywhere. Yes, I do get the blues in the fall but there is so much I love about it too. This casserole is a simple dish that…
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
Labor day is coming up. Though we are not going to be having big picnics we are still making salads and grilling out. It is part of our tradition over the weekend to find time to eat outside and enjoy the time together. This salad can be made a day ahead and refreshed for your…
In a Hurry? 5 Dinners to Make with Frozen Chicken
As we head into fall and back-to-school or back to work I know in our house we want quick meals that come together easily and have tons of flavor. If my family won’t eat it why do I bother cooking? I love these super easy dishes that are made with frozen chicken strips or chicken…
Check In: Day 168
My son starts his senior year in a few weeks. He’s my baby. The one I butt heads with. The one that will challenge me every step of every day. The one I will fight for at every turn and the one I will not stop telling that he can do this. As we look…
What's for Dinner Moms? 