Our Family really enjoys lazagna. Since the local discount grocery store had lazagna noodles cheap, we are trying all kinds of different lazagna. The ham and cheese lazagna was our new kind we tried last week. If you have leftover ham it would be a great way to use it up. If you have no ham then just get the deli to slice you ham slices that are 1/4 inch thick and cut them up. Ham And Cheese … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Show Your Partner Love
As we think of the upcoming Valentines Day, we think of what we can buy to show our partner that we love them. But how much better it would be if we would think of simple ways that we can show our partner love every day. I'm not a morning person so showing my husband that I love him means that I get up and make him breakfast each morning when I would sometimes rather be sleeping. I make his … [Read more...]
Mexican Potato Casserole
We all love to eat Mexican food so I was suited to find another recipe that was a hit for our family.. Mexican Potato Casserole 4 medium potatoes with peels 2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup salsa ( medium or hot) 1/2 cup chopped peppers 1 cup shredded cheese 1. Cut potatoes into … [Read more...]
How to Save Money with Planned Weekly Menus
Planning your weeks menus can either be a fun job or a dreaded job. But did you know that by having a planned weekly menu you can save money? First of all, make your weekly menu just before you go for groceries. Get the sale flyer and take note of what is on sale. If chicken legs are on sale for .88 a Pound then plan to have chicken several nights. Maybe even buy extra for the next week. Cook … [Read more...]
How to Make Beef Jerky
Our house has been smelling wonderful the last few days as I have been making beef jerky. We all enjoy eating jerky and it really is not that hard to make. I am blessed to have a daughter and son in law who allow me to borrow their slicer and dehydrator and that really helps to speed up the process. If you don't have a dehydrator, you can use your oven or microwave. ( Just google it.) My … [Read more...]
A New Year and a Fresh Start
Today is the beginning of a new year. It is a fresh start in a year that has no failures or disappointments as of yet. I heard quite a few people mention that last year was a rough year and this year has got to be better. Maybe you faced illness, failure, death, accidents, or just a lot of disappointments. How can you make this year a joyful one? First of all we need to start our year out … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Blossoms
I needed a few more cookies for a gathering so I made a favorite that I knew would get ate. Most folks love a good fresh Peanut Butter Blossom cookies. Peanut Butter Blossoms 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp milk 1 3/4cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda Cream shortening and peanut butter. … [Read more...]
Gifts for the Flower and Bird Lover
I find it hard to think of gifts for those who have everything. Those who love flowers and birds are easy to buy for as there are so many gifts that they would enjoy. Lets start with someone who loves flowers. You could always gift them with a flower bouquet but better yet get them flowers that last longer. A poinsettia, a blooming Christmas cactis, an amaryllis, or an orchid. Or buy them a … [Read more...]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Bubble
I love trying new recipes and anything with chicken, bacon, and ranch has to be good. We really enjoyed this casserole and it was gone in a few minutes. Chicken Bacon Ranch Bubble 1 1/2 pound boneless chicken, cut in cubes 8 oz Bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 1/4 cup Ranch dressing 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury grands 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cook chicken in skillet til no … [Read more...]
A Visit To the Zoo
Our Thanksgiving weekend was spent in the warm south and we enjoyed a lovely visit to the zoo. The temperature was 70 degrees so it was a beautiful day to head to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. The animals were mostly active so it was very enjoyable to watch them. The new exhibit of the sea lions was interesting. You could watch them from the top or go underneath and watch them … [Read more...]
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