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Potluck Perfect Confetti Corn

This Weight Watcher friendly Potluck Perfect Confetti Corn recipe is adapted from a staple my mom made in our home growing up.  The rule with a potluck when you are on a diet is to take the food you can eat. Let your family know what you are bringing, so when...

This Confetti Corn is a perfect side dish for a potluck, holiday gathering, or Backyard BBQ. It's a healthy vegetable side that uses a base of whole kernel corn all kinds of vegetables that you can mix and match based on what you already have or love to eat. It's zero points on the Weight Watcher Freestyle Plan.
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Arkansas Chicken Spaghetti

A month ago, one of my husband's co-workers had a baby. Once I heard the baby was finally here, I knew immediately that we needed to get a meal over to their family. I know what a difference those meals that showed up at our house after Little Man came - it was...

This Chicken Spaghetti is not the one my mom made.; its the recipe that I learned from the church ladies in college. Its creamy, cozy, simple, feeds a crowd and when you use my 4 secrets, its irresistable. #mealsthatgather #mealstotake #mealsforcollegekids #mealforsickfriend #mealforanewmom #freezermeal #weeknighmeal #sundaydinner
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Ranchero Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Last month, I shared a recipe for my regular Stuffed Bell Peppers and that filling also makes a great base to a marinara sauce for spaghetti squash. But, I’ve recently mixed it up a little bit and gone the “ranchero way.”  I was inspired by a recipe I got this...

These Spanish/mexican version of traditional stuffed bell peppers are a one point weight watcher meal with low points and lots of stuffing.
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October Meal Plan

In October, I’m ready for fall foods - pumpkin, soups, comfort foods, and casseroles. But the seasonal produce changes and I start thinking about squash and apples and less about grilling and more about slow cooking! This month had lots of random travel for us, so...

Monthly Menu and meal plan for the month of October. Includes great fall meal ideas and weeknight dinners. #mealplan #weeknightmeals #menuplan
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GuacStar Taco Party

This past weekend, little man hosted a GuacStar party for some friends and family. We aren’t super big on all the Halloween stuff, but it’s fun to dress up and kids love it and it was a perfect excuse to get some friends together for a fall party. And, if you don’t...

Every great party starts with a good snack mix. The base of this mix is a guacamole seasoning packet, lime juice and Tajin or Chamoy seasoning. The cereal and snack Mix ins are endless. #mexicansnackmix #tacosnackmix #barfood #cerealsnackmix #chexmix
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Rustic Italian Chicken Stew

Last fall, our family got away together for a chill weekend on the mountain. We all gathered at the Double D and Lazy T Ranch in Perryville. It was such a fun and relaxing weekend. The internet was not really present, we went for a ride in the ranger to look at the...

Rustic Chicken Stew | a hearty, comfort soup that is perfect for fall and winter nights. Made in the crockpot all day while you work or play and then an easy weeknight or busy Saturday meal.
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Basic Cantina Style Salsa

Sunday, we had fajitas for Sunday lunch and I threw together my Cantina Style Salsa and we could not stay out of it. Little Man is obsessed with salsa right now. I'm not sure if its because we eat out too much and our main options here are Mexican food restaurants,...

5-ingredient Basic Cantina Style Salsa - bigpittstop | This simple Cantina Style Salsa is made with a handful of ingredients you may already have at home or can easily add to your weekly grocery list. Pour a bowl with chips or add it to any of your Mexican dinner spreads. The fresh and fire-roasted flavors marry for the perfect spicy bite.
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19 Travel Tips and Treasures in Savannah, GA

At the beginning of the summer, our family took a week-long trip to Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia. While we were out and about, I gathered a list of a few of my favorite things to do in Savannah. I've been to Savannah before with my mom for a long Mother's Day...

19 Treasures and Travel Tips for Savannah, GA and Tybee Island | this area is beautiful and the view from the top of the Tybee Island Lighhouse proves it. Whether a long anniversary weekend, girlfirends getaway, sisters gathering, bachelorette weekend, retirement celebration, or family summer beach trip, Tybee Island and Savannah, GA are your destination. This rare list are the stops and sights that stood out from our family week at the beach.

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