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Slow Cooker Lightened-Up Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder is one of my favorite menu items to add to my family-friendly October meal plans. This lighter version of Corn Chowder is easy to pull together in the crockpot for a cool evening in the season, when the weather is always changing. It is hearty enough...

Oct 25, 2023

This lighter version of corn chowder is a perfect slow cooker soup for fall or summer evenings when the corn is freshest. Make it ahead and freeze the leftovers for a busy night dinner. #fallsoup #vegetablesoup #slowcooker #weeknightdinner

Recipes Solutions

A Month of Spooky October Recipes

October is one of my favorite food months for meal planning at home. So I thought I'd share a month of family-friendly October recipes for easy meal planning. I love that we are in full fall mode with the deep flavors of pumpkin, butternut squash, and clove or...

Sep 28, 2023

Here's list of family-friendly October recipes to make your fall meal planning much easier with a few spooky Halloween ideas and savory pumpkin recipes thrown in! #octoberrecipes #fallfamilydinners #falldinner

Family/Parenting Holidays Solutions

5 Easy Halloween Ideas with Kids

Ok, so Halloween is just around the corner, and I try hard in September to focus on apples, Harvest Mix, and gratitude for cooler weather, but unless you have kids at home and can avoid the costume section of a major store….you are having conversations about...

Sep 13, 2023

Holidays Recipes

Fun Family Shark Week Activities

Well, it's here…Shark Week. I know it's so silly, but Shark Week is a fun time to throw in more family food memory-making, especially at the end of summer when you're trying to get in all that last-minute summer fun. So, here are some fun ideas for Shark Week...

Jul 19, 2023

Fun ideas for shark week family meals and activities for kids for shark week are the perfect memory-making opportunities as you end summer. #sharkweekmeals #sharkweeksnacks #sharkweekactivities #sharkweekkids

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End-of-Year Teacher Gifts

The end of the school year is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about how we can thank the people who have invested so much of their time in our kiddos over the last few months. So, this list of end-of-year teacher gifts work for teachers, coaches,...

May 17, 2023

These end-of-year teacher gift ideas are a great way to thank the teachers, coaches, church workers, and tutors who invest in your child during the school year.

Recipes

Easy Spring Brunch Menu

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, with a great opportunity to host a brunch or women’s gathering. This Easy Spring Brunch Menu is a great blend of sweet and savory items that are light and substantial enough to feed a crowd. Last year, I hosted my own...

May 3, 2023

This easy spring brunch menu is great for Mothers Day, bridal or baby showers, or the perfect menu for gathering women to celebrate. #mothersdaymenu #graduationbrunch #bridalshowerfood

Recipes

Spicy Taco Deer Dinner

Plenty has been said around here about how much I love a food holiday or making a fun dinner out of everyday dinners. This Spicy Taco Deer Meat dinner covers many bases and is a perfect take on Cinco de Mayo dinner plans. It is one of my favorite ways my mama would...

Apr 26, 2023

This spicy taco deer meat dinner is a great way to use the deer meat in your freezer while adding a sweet and spicy flavor to an easy weeknight dinner. #deermeatrecipes #venison #wildgame

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Lemon Citrus Mini Muffins

I cannot tell you how good these Lemon Citrus Mini Muffins are. They are the best bite of spring and so easy to make. When I think of a spring menu spread, these are a must. I feel like I've officially reached old lady status with as much as I like lemon-flavored...

Apr 12, 2023