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Wednesday Catch Up

Good Wednesday to you!  It's time for me to play catch-up on the blog.  I meant to post sooner, but life happened, and here we are!  Haha!  But it's been a busy past few days, and I'm just now getting to sit down and post. Checking on "Things" On View Post

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Roasted Chicken and Homecoming

Roasted Chicken and Homecoming.  How's that for a title?  Haha!  But first, Happy October!  This year is really zooming on by.  I really can't believe it's October.  It seems like yesterday that I was just planning out my goals for this new year.  View Post

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Trying New Restaurants and Recipes

Good Monday morning!  I hope your weekend was wonderful.  Ours was laid back and quiet.  The weather was a little rainy and blah.  We stayed home.  I did a little laundry, tried a couple of new recipes, and read a whole bunch! I didn't get to post View Post

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Meal Planning Goals Update

I thought I would give a little meal planning goals update since I survived my first real week of meal planning.  A friend posted this funny about meal planning on Facebook and it made me laugh out loud.  It's so true!! Can you relate, View Post

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe Over Rice

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is one of our favorite family meals.  It's definitely one of those filling comfort foods.  I learned how to make this amazing casserole a few years ago by following a recipe from a sweet church lady friend.  Her recipe is View Post

3 ingredient sausage balls

3 Ingredient Sausage Balls You Can Freeze Ahead

3 ingredient sausage balls are one of my favorite breakfast items to make.  Not only do they require so few ingredients, but you can also freeze these.  It's perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.  My mom introduced our family to sausage balls many View Post

Jello treats for summer are always a welcomed hit! Here are 25 fun Jello recipes.

25 Jello Treats for Summer

Summer just wouldn't be summer without a Jello inspired treat.  Think it takes a lot of effort to make a dessert that will "wow" everyone?  Let me assure you that it doesn't take a lot of effort to whip up these cool summer desserts.  For example, View Post

This Christmas bark recipe is fun and easy to make. A great way to use up Christmas candy as well.

Christmas Bark Recipe Also a Fun Holiday Activity

A Christmas Bark recipe is the perfect way to spend some time with the little ones (or even the adults) doing a fun holiday activity while also getting a delicious Christmas treat!  I absolutely love Christmas candy.  Buying and making it is one of View Post

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