Menu Plan Monday 9-14...

Thank you for coming back to visit, Have you signed up for my newsletter to receive business and blogging tips? the sign up box is on the right. Havent done A Menu Plan Monday in a while since I wasn’t really planning all summer probably the time I should have the most. Things just got crazy, now that things are settled down and I have time I am going to get the ball back in motion. Monday – Eating Out (away...

Father’s Day Burgers...

Dads love to BBQ as well as eating anything, this is a yummy burger to celebrate dad on his special day. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 tsp peppercorns 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream 1 tbsp parsley, minced Method: Heat up your BBQ. Shape your ground beef into 4 hamburger patties and set aside. Place the peppercorns on a large piece of...

Springtime Pasta with Asparagus...

With today the first day of Spring I wanted to share this yummy recipe easy to make and a great way to bring some color to the dinner table Ingredients: 14 oz of small shell pasta 1 lb asparagus 2 carrots, peeled 1 small onion, diced 1 celery stalk, cut into thin strips 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and Pepper Parmesan cheese Method: Boil pasta according to packet instructions. Set aside. Prepare asparagus...

Tips to Serve a Healthy Breakfast ~ Ideas for Busy...

I am sure you have heard most of your life that, experts agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After you have been asleep for eight or more hours, your body needs to “break the fast” experienced by sleeping. You want healthy breakfast ideas for busy families. Luckily you have many options to consider. You might be surprised to hear that complex carbohydrates, like those found in whole wheat...

Menu Plan Monday Feb 2...

Ok I wanted to share whats for dinner for the first week of Feb with you. I hope you find some inspiration and create you own or maybe to try some new meals. Last week I made the list but forgot to post it.  I have learned recently that for me it helps to hand write the plan and post it on the fridge so the kids know whats going on.  Starting next week my Menu plan will start including breakfasts. Monday ~ ~Baked Chicken,...

Holiday Cinnamon Braid And Bonding...

Here is a fun bread that you can make with your little ones or big ones if you have teens they also love to make this, Yes even boys. I have found that baking helps open both deep and silly conversations with them. To me it is worth the mess they may make. I love the bonding that baking brings with the kids. They grow up so fast and we only have a short time to bond and create these little memories with them. I say take...

7 Tips To Have More Fun and Less Stress This Thank...

Thanksgiving dinner is lots of fun, but boy is it a lot of work! We want to spend time with family but we are slaving away in the kitchen to feed them all instead. By the time we are through, it is time to eat and clean up. Does that sound fun to you? Here are a few tips to make that day more fun and less stressful. Clean your home before Thanksgiving Day. We all want the place to look great for our guests but the same day...