Category Archives: All Writers

Teachers Gifts #1- Santa Ornaments

This year our kids are getting creative once again and making personalized gifts for their teachers. This year, we’re going with homemade Santa ornaments and Candy Trains. Check back next week for the Candy Trains. For now, here are the … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 4

(For a great holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or pretty much anyone, check out www.hearthappybaking.blogspot.com!) It is starting to get very cold around here. This morning, as I dropped my daughter off for kindergarten, it was a mere … Continue reading

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Turkey Stromboli-A Perfect Alternative to Thanksgiving Casserole

For many, the “leftover Thanksgiving Casserole”, complete with layers of turkey and gravy, stuffing, potatoes, and green beans is a family tradition. For some, it’s even more exciting than turkey dinner itself. But, at our house, the casserole never seems … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 2

**I updated the first post in this series with better instructions how to package, freeze, and store your meals. Check it out here.** First of all, my baby DID arrive before the first post of this series…but only by an … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Recipes…A Flashback

Just in case you’re searching around for great recipes for Thanksgiving, here are some recipes we’ve posted on our blog over the past year that you might want to include in your feast this year. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Cake Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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Homemade French Fries

When it comes to mealtime, I’m all about quick, easy, tasty, and healthy. More and more, I’m steering away from the processed foods and trying to make things as natural, but yummy, as possible. One of my favorite simple, but … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 1

This week, we’re going to work on the chicken meals. We’re going to make Chicken and Brown & Wild Rice Soup, White Chicken Chili, and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, as well as shredded chicken for future meals. If you have … Continue reading

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Many Thanks to All of Our Veterans!

Happy Veterans Day!! My favorite holiday is Independence Day. I love the patriotism, the fireworks, the fun, the food, and the family. I look forward to it all year. But, a holiday that often goes far too unnoticed is Veterans … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: A Plan for Freezer Meals

As you may or may not know, I’m expecting a baby. In fact, at the time I’m writing this post, I am about 2 weeks from my due date. However, by the time you read this, that baby had better … Continue reading

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A Home Cure for an Ear Infection

As cold weather settles into much of the country, ear infections and subsequent trips to the doctor increase as well. Far too often, my kids complaints of ear infections seem to come just as I tuck them into bed…long after … Continue reading

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