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Hamburger Soup

I don’t know about you, but I want a warm bowl of soup as soon as the weather turns cold. And I do mean soup or stew. I’m not really the chili type unless it's White Chicken Chili. It turned cold yesterday, and as the shelves and freezer section at the grocery...

Jan 25, 2023

Hamburger soup is perfect for cold winter nights when you need a blanket and to cuddle by the fire, and it cooks in the crockpot, too. Ground beef or deer meat and vegetables combine to make a soup that tastes just like your Grandmother would make.

Recipes

Mom Hack: Salmon and Veggie Sheet pan Dinner

Ok, I’m admitting it, I need all the mom hacks, and this Salmon and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner is a new one at the top of my list. Anything that uses fewer dishes, requires less cooking, and includes vegetables for my family has my attention. We’ve been working...

Jan 11, 2023

Weeknight Dinner MOM HACK: Frozen vegetables and frozen salmon make this salmon sheet pan dinner the perfect, easy, weeknight dinner for a busy mom, using just one plan to cook everything.

Recipes

Red and Green Enchilada Stack

Ok, I know you are tired of the regular holiday foods. Is it just me? I try to throw Mexican food into our holiday menu plan. This Red and Green Enchilada Stack is a perfect meal for a small group Christmas party or for a family Christmas Eve gathering after a...

Dec 21, 2022

Red and Green Enchilada Stack is a mexican lasagna style shift on traditional enchiladas bringing all the traditional flavors in a casserole style meal. The colors make it a perfect holiday meal to gather family or take to a friend or neighbor. Its easy to multiply and feed a crowd.

Holidays Recipes

Papa’s Dr. Pepper Cake

Last month was my Papa’s birthday. He’s been gone eight years, but man, I still miss him so much this time of year. We usually spent time on Thanksgiving weekend at his home, and we always woke up on Christmas morning in his home. As a little girl, I remember...

Dec 14, 2022

This buttery bundt cake is the best treat to have out to welcome guests throughout the holidays. The fluffy and airy texture tastes so homemade, and Dr. Pepper adds flavor, color, and a unique spicy taste.

Holidays Recipes

Overnight Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Do you have a go-to recipe? A couple of recipes hold that title for me. But for sure, this Tater Tot breakfast casserole is always a winner for my family, especially when we are hosting guests and need a hearty breakfast. We had it on Thanksgiving morning, and...

Dec 7, 2022

This easy overnight tater tot breakfast casserole can be put together ahead of time and put straight in the oven to bake for a hearty breakfast for the whole family.

Holidays Solutions

Enneagram Gift Guide

As the holidays approach, we are all looking for fresh ideas for the hard-to-buy and usual suspects on our gift list. This Enneagram-based Gift Guide offers fresh ideas for the people on your list based on their self-proclaimed Enneagram number. If you are...

Nov 30, 2022

Enneagram Holiday Gift Giving Guide using the Enneagram personality test to come come up with the perfect gift ideas for your Christmas list.

Holidays Recipes Solutions

Autumn Schmear Boards

Butter Boards are taking the internet by storm. But I’m more a fan of the Cream Cheese Schmear boards variety. These two autumn-flavored harvest cream cheese spreads should be at the top of your menu plan for any fall parties or Thanksgiving feasts. I recently...

Nov 10, 2022

Autumn Cream Cheese Schmear Boards are a fun take on butter boards or biscuit bars. These are easy bagel boards for your family Thanksgiving celebrations or fall weddings or women's gatherings.

Family/Parenting Recipes

Stone Soup Playdate

Hosting a Stone Soup Party is a great way to teach children about hospitality, friendship, sharing, and food insecurity. Whether it's a group of Preschoolers, a Kindergarten Class, or a wild bunch of senior adults, Stone Soup is a great book to teach a valuable...

Nov 2, 2022