I think as a busy mom with 4 active and busy boys, I have the choice to live in a state of constantly "feeling and being behind - forgetting this thing or forgetting about that event" or always staying "one step ahead." I work hard to stay "ahead." Not only when it comes to feeding my family, but with our schedule, and with my team and in our business. I just like to be … [Read more...]
Beef and Mushroom Ragu
Our family went goo-goo-gaa-gaa over this delicious beef and mushroom laced Ragu sauce! I'm not sure which is the best part - the fact that everyone loved it. Or the fact that it practically cooked itself in the slow cooker all day. This is an easy "Dump Dinner" - where you're just dropping and dumping ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it take care of the rest. (I … [Read more...]
ROUNDUP: Holiday Roast Recipes
BUDGET FRIENDLY IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY ROASTS! We can expect to see different cuts of beef roasts on sale as we approach the Christmas holiday week. It's a great time to get stock up on meat and add some marinades, sauces, veggies into a freezer meal pack! (See MyFreezEasy for complete details!) Here are some simple, delicious and frugal ideas for Beef Roast meals (for Christmas … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Mug Gifts
You wanna know why I adore this gift. 4 reasons. It's oh so easy to make - no crafting skills required! *high five from a non-crafty gal!* The jar doubles as a mug. I love drinking from mason jars and mugs! It's perfect for making several batches so that you can gift to friends, neighbors, and teachers! 'Tis the season for all the hot cocoa and is great to have … [Read more...]
Best Cookie Exchange Recipes
Headed to a Cookie Swap/Cookie Exchange this holiday season? I've got oddles of ideas for you - from brownies to fudge to cookies and more! Choose from our selection of cookies that will keep well and are sure to delight all the lucky recipients at your holiday cookie-swap party. Cookie exchanges are one of my favorite parts about the holidays. I'm not sure if it's … [Read more...]
Buckeye Fudge
Chocolate and peanut butter is likely my favorite flavor combo! Of all flavor combos! It's just magical...and I adore it...A LOT! When we lived in Ohio, I loved that there were "Buckeye Balls" everywhere - not just at the holidays. If you're not familiar, it's a ball of sweet peanut butter that is dipped in chocolate, with a little of the peanut butter showing. Once … [Read more...]
Crispy Cheddar Chicken Bake
This one's a crowd pleaser! Our boys loved this homemade crispy chicken - with the buttery goodness of crushed Ritz, combined with tang from the cheddar cheese, a little garlic and a punch of flavor from fresh chives. It's just a fabulous combo for chicken breasts! I pounded and slice the chicken breasts, but this same amount of crackers would work for 10-12 chicken … [Read more...]
Step by Step Guide for Preparing Sweet Potatoes (Bought in Bulk)
What to Do When Sweet Potatoes are On Sale Spoiler Alert: You do this. ;) Here's the back story... Just before Thanksgiving, I ran into the grocery store to grab a few things for my 3rd son's birthday gathering. We had a few of his buddies over to our house to play games and celebrate him turning 9 (how is that possible!?!). I had my 2 younger boys with me, … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
So delicious...and fool-proof cooking them in the oven on a sheet pan! Enjoy! Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas So nice to toss these into the oven for an easy dinner! 1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp2 small white onions1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper2 limes1 Tbsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepperGarnish: sour cream and guacamoleSide: flour … [Read more...]
Cheerios Christmas Trees
I've got a fun twist on rice krispies treats for you...Cheerios Christmas Trees! These trees are perfect for a fun food-craft this holiday season! It's a similar process to making rice krispies treats, expect you use cheerios and shape them into trees! Once you shape them, you can carefully stick on the m&m "ornaments" and add a yellow "m&m star" to the top of … [Read more...]