Autism Awareness Puzzle Knit Hat
This hat was requested by a friend of mine. I honestly wasn’t sure if I could do it, but I was certainly up to the challenge. I have knit scarves and blankets, but not a hat. Plus, this hat pattern...
View ArticleEyeglasses from Zenni Optical
I know I put this in my Coupon category, and while it isn’t technically a coupon, it is a money saver! Over the summer, my 2 girls and I all went for eye exams, and found out we all needed eyeglasses....
View ArticleCrochet Mario and Luigi Hats
When I saw these hats, I knew exactly who I needed to make them for. He’s a tough little guy who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and he just had his 6th birthday. I found some play mustaches to...
View ArticleMeatball Soup
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to take a picture of this soup, but there is a good reason – it got eaten too quickly! This is an easy soup to put together, and ready in about a 1/2 hour. Meatball...
View ArticleHoney Mustard Chicken
A friend of mine posted this recipe a couple of nights ago, and it just sounded so good. And, it definitely was. I did make a few of my own substitutions, based on what I had on hand at home. This one...
View ArticlePVC Stand for 4’9″ Doll for Child Passenger Safety
I actually made this a few months ago, but am just now getting around to sharing it! After completing a few PVC pipe projects, I am always looking for other creative ways to use it. We have a 4’9″...
View ArticleChicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup
We have had a lot of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup lately, which we love. I recently got a coupon from Safeway for a free bag of refrigerated tortellini, so I figured that I could do a similar soup...
View ArticleGround Beef Gravy
I know, this doesn’t look very appetizing, but honestly, we really like it! It’s very simple to put together, and takes about 30 minutes to prep and cook to have a meal. Can’t beat that! I’ve served it...
View ArticleCrochet Bow
Now that I made 2 more Kitty hats, I remember now how I did the bow! So, I wanted to share the pattern. Crochet Bow pattern This was done with worsted weight yarn, in this case Red Heart Super Saver in...
View ArticleCrustless Quiche in the George Foreman Evolve Grill
I love that my mom always gets me kitchen items for gifts. Past gifts have included a food processor, a handheld blender, a toaster oven, all of which I love and use regularly. This Christmas, she got...
View ArticleCrochet Beanie with Brim
These two hats were fun to make. They were a special request for a little guy battling cancer, and I was glad to make them! The first hat, I made to look like Lightning McQueen. Ka-chow! I really love...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This past weekend, we had a turkey breast for our Easter lunch. We had some of the meat left, and I decided to make broth with the bones. Knowing that Chicken, Spinach, and Wild Rice Soup is always a...
View ArticleSkillet Chili Mac and Cheese
Lori at My Kinda Rain posted this recipe a little over a week ago, and when I saw it, I knew we had to try it. I love a lot of the meals she shares, quick and easy for families on the go. Since I...
View ArticleJollof Rice
I wish I had thought to take a picture of this, but maybe next time I make it. For our American Heritage Girls troop, we have been working on a World Heritage badge, and we talked about countries in...
View ArticleEasy Baked Chicken Parmesan
This is a recipe that my mom gave me after my older daughter was born. Knowing I would have my hands full, she gave me a bunch of recipes that would be quick and easy to make. I used to make this more,...
View ArticleQuesadilla Chicken Sandwich
When my daughter asked for Cilantro Lime Rice for dinner, I knew that I wanted chicken to go with it. I just wanted to come up with something a little different. I really wanted Fiesta Lime Chicken,...
View ArticleKatie’s Pasta Salad
We first made this for a potluck we attended a while back Katie came up with the things she would like to have in a pasta salad, and we worked up the recipe together. She also helped put it all...
View ArticleChicken, Rice, and Black Bean Burritos
Since I only used part of a jar of salsa the other night to make our Quesadilla Chicken Sandwiches, I wanted something to use the rest. So, I immediately thought of Sour Cream Salsa Chicken and the...
View ArticleSophia’s Ground Beef and Rice Soup
I have been making different combinations with ground beef lately, but my youngest really wanted a soup with ground beef and rice. I will admit, I was a little stumped at first with how to proceed, so...
View ArticleCheesy Sausage, Onion, and Pepper Breakfast Casserole
It has been a while since I’ve made a breakfast casserole. I’ve had the breakfast sausage for a while in the freezer, and while at the grocery store, my girls picked out red, orange, yellow, and green...
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