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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Lightened Up Chocolate Chip Fruit Dip
Last spring, a friend of mine shared a lower-calorie fruit dip with me with chocolate chips. I did what I do, mixed it up a little, and made my version of a Lightened-up Chocolate Chip Fruit Dip. It reminds me of the flavor of that chocolate chip cheeseball you...
Easter Basket Ideas for 4-6-year-olds
If you are like me, your mind has switched this week to get your kiddos' Easter baskets together. Whether you do something extravagant or just a little happy when your kids wake up, it can be overwhelming to think about what to pull and set aside for an Easter...
Green Goddess Tortellini with vegetables
What’s on the Halloween dinner menu??? Every year I try to take fun notes on new ideas for planning some Halloween dinner fun, and this Goulish Green Goddess Tortellini is such a fun way to sneak in some vegetables for your family and fill up those hungry goblin...
Celebrating Food Holidays
It's no secret around these parts that I love celebrating food holidays. And, I feel like this month has been full of random days. So, I thought I'd make a fun list of food holidays that we celebrate and see if I could find more ideas from my viewers. I'll update...
Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee was President Abe Lincoln’s favorite meal, and this crockpot version makes an easy weeknight dinner for President’s Day. (He also loved oyster stew, but I'm not attempting that one) It is no secret that I love a family food holiday. And while I’ve...
Supporting Friends Through Winter Sickness
Read on for tips about how to care for others through winter sickness. Whether flu, covid, croup, or just winter blues, so many opportunities exist for you to care for others through the winter sickies we are all experiencing. Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, or...
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...
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