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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2022 Family Advent Tools
I recently participated in a conversation with other moms about bringing intention to our homes for the Christmas and Advent season. Together we shared advent tools our families have used over the years or new ideas we've been considering for our own time in the...
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...
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...
Halloween Tips for Preschool Moms
Is anyone else looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween with your preschooler? I love to bring fun to our holiday traditions, but it's hard when you have a complicated holiday like Halloween. Whether you dress up or not, eat candy or ban it or put pumpkins on...
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