We all love to eat strawberries and they are so simple to grow. All you need is a small garden or a large flower pot. In the spring is the best time to start them although they will do fine when planted in the summer too. You will just need to water them more. You will first need to get your soil ready for plants. When your soil is ready you will need to purchase plants. Your local greenhouse … [Read more...]
Butter Tarts
I always love a good butter tart, especially one that has pecans in it! We never made tarts when I was growing up. My husband's family made delicious tarts and it was always a treat to eat them when we went to his folks home. Now I have learned to enjoy making tarts also. This I s my favorite recipe from my sister in law, Jessica. A very simple recipe and oh so good. Butter tarts Your … [Read more...]
50th Anniversary Party
My week last week was very busy getting ready for my parent's 50th Anniversary celebration. There was food to make, food to buy, decorations to make, and ideas to finalize. I only have one sister and she lives out west so we were back and forth trying to make sure that everything would come together. My two sister in laws that live closer were a great help in planning as their parents both had … [Read more...]
Stromboli
I needed a suggestion for supper the other night and one of the girls suggested Stromboli. This is always a hit for our family but we rarely make it. It was enjoyed by all so I must remember to put it on the menu more often. Stromboli 1 pkg yeast (1 tablespoon) Pizza sauce 1 cup warm water Ham and pepperoni 1 tsp sugar … [Read more...]
How to save Money when Printing Coupons
We all like to save money so we print as many coupons as we can each week. Did you know that there are also some simple things you can do when you print the coupons that will help you save even more? There are many ways to save on paper. Check out different stores for the cheapest price. Off brand paper will work just fine for printing coupons. Also sometimes you can get cheaper paper if it is … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter M&M Bars
One of our favorite bars are these Peanut Butter M&M bars. When we made these last week two of the children remarked that they were their favorite bars and why don't we make then more often? Yes, I would enjoy eating them every week too but I think they are quite rich so we only make them occasionally for a treat. Peanut Butter M&M Bars 1 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Travel on a Budget
Many people wonder how you can travel when you are on a budget. Our family travels quite a bit and with 8-10 people we need to have a budget or we would never be able to afford to travel. We enjoy seeing the world and we have lots of fun without spending a lot. There are so many ways to save money while traveling and I am only listing a few. When staying at a motel, the cheapest is not … [Read more...]
Chicken Cordon bleu Casserole
I love simple casseroles that taste great like this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. Everyone loves this casserole at our house and I make it a complete meal by adding mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 4 cups chopped chicken 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 lb chipped ham 1/2 cup milk 1/2 lb sliced Swiss cheese 12 … [Read more...]
Activities for Preschoolers
Your preschoolers are probably tired of winter and being penned up in the house. On days that are rainy and they cannot go out, you wonder how to keep them occupied. I tried to remember how I used to occupy my preschoolers. I know when I had three babies and two preschooler, I was very busy and just keeping everyone happy was a big job. If I was working in the kitchen and the babies were fussy, … [Read more...]
Chewy Granola Bars
Our family enjoys eating granola bars. With seven or eight lunches to pack each day, our granola bars never last long even if I buy many boxes. I searched and came up with a recipe that we all really love. We are not coconut fans so that is why that ingredient is not included. Chewy Granola Bars 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup oil 1.5 pound marshmallows 1/4 … [Read more...]
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