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Short Cut Lasagna
Shortcut Lasagna is one of my top five "go-to" meals. Whether its a meal to gather, a meal to take, an easy meal to put in the freezer, or a hearty meal for a weeknight dinner that we can eat as leftovers later in the week. The meal is hearty, its a few ingredients...
2017 Favorite Things
Before we hit the end of the year, I thought it would be fun to get out a list of my favorite things for the year. No sponsorship, no ads, just good 'ole KP and her finest opinions!
Cowboy Ranch Chex Mix
Call it nesting or the holiday season, but I just couldn't let Christmas come without making some of favorite treats. My husband oversees a big processing plant and I think its so fun to love on his people any chance we get. But, when you have to make a treat...
Dragon Breath Fire Crackers
What is better for the holiday season that a spicy, crunchy snack that you can leave lying around your house, serve at parties, or take as a hostess gift? Dragon Breath Firecrackers are a quick snack or treat that you can much on, stuff in a stocking, or share in a...
Why Operation Christmas Child?
So, last week, I shared with you about Operation Christmas Child and some ideas for things to pack in your shoeboxes. But, why? Why does it matter? When I first learned about Operation Christmas Child, I thought it was a very easy thing to get involved with at...
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Tips | Packing Party Ideas
So, one of the most fun things related to Operation Christmas Child is hosting a packing party. I've been on the receiving and planning end of this and its so fun. You can do this if you are setting up your items at home, with a small group, or even for your whole...
OCC Shoebox Packing Ideas for 10-14yr old girl
My last set of ideas come today for girls aged 10-14. I know I skipped the babies. Maybe after next year, I'll have better ideas for the 2-4-year-olds! Operation Christmas Child Items for Girls 10-14 years old Coin purse – not sure – found them randomly on...
OCC Shoebox Packing Tip | 5-9 yr old Girls
Today, we tackle another group. I have a feeling this is the group that receives the most boxes. While this post will focus on girl things, many of them could work for boys in the same age group. Ideas for Girls 5-9 Jumbo Christmas coloring book - $.50 after...
OCC Shoebox Packing Ideas for 10-14 yr boy
As promised, this week I want to share some ideas of things I collected throughout the year to put in my Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Today, we tackle the 10-14 year old boy box. I have no idea which group gets the least number of boxes, but I would assume...
OCC Shoebox Packing tips | Getting Started
One of my favorite things to do all year long is to gather items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Now that I've been doing it for several years, I've kinda put a stipulation on myself that I cant spend more than $1 on anything. It really is amazing when you...
Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
The weather got cool this week. The afternoon sun is perfect. My yard is covered with leaves and the colors they are a changing. All that means is when I'm on Pinterest and I see anything pumpkin, my eyeballs turn to hearts and I get all googly-eyed!!! And, that...
Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday
So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie. Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be...
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