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It has really surprised me how many people have given me feedback as I’ve posted my weekly menu plans. And it seems that’s the ONLY thing I’ve had time to post on the blog. I thought I’d write a little about the process I go through each weekend to help you start to create menus. [...]
It’s true that all moms are working moms. Whether you work outside the home or in the home, juggling weekday meals with work, school, and evening activities is always a challenge. Last week I shared my meal plan, and several people said it helped them with ideas for their own families. Tonight, I pre-made my [...]
I’ve been working full time outside the home for about a year and a half. Previously, I was self-employed, working at home, while my children were little. Finding the time and energy to do the grocery shopping and cooking after 8-9 hours at the office is one of the major challenges of working outside the [...]
Lent is a great time to buy fish! I walked into Walmart last week, and they had huge bags of individually wrapped tilapia fillets on sale. Of course, I snatched them up. My husband is not usually a fish fan unless it is deep fried and served with a generous amount of tartar sauce. But [...]
I got a call from a local newspaper reporter, who asked about ideas to save money on your Super Bowl Party this year. After blubbering for just a few seconds, I came up with a couple of suggestions for her. Our conversation got my mind going in a million different directions with ideas for parties! So, I [...]
When this Northeastern Italian/Irish gal married her Southern husband , she got a proper introduction to southern food. I went from saying, “So… you just eat the pinto beans by themselves?” and “What the heck is Chow Chow?“, to insisting on stone ground cornmeal for my homemade cornbread and singing praises for beans in a [...]
All moms work. HARD. But when you work outside the home each day, dinner can be a significant challenge. Honestly, I thought that sometimes it was difficult to get dinner on the table as a Work-at-Home Mom. But now, since I get home around 5-5:30 each day, it kills me to get dinner on the [...]
Yes, Virginia, you CAN have an Italian recipe that does not include pasta and marinara! I learned this cooking method from Joe. Joe is the lovingly temperamental proprietor of Joe’s Italian Kitchen in Boone, NC. Back when I hosted a local TV show, the segment I filmed with Joe was one of my favorites! [...]
I’m so excited for Type A Parent Conference, and if you’re not going, you’re probably tired of hearing me talk about it! However, even if you’re not going to the conference, you can join me, Brandy, Brittany, and Jenn, along with our conference sponsors Ovaltine for Friday morning Breakfast ! (You know- “Be sure to drink your [...]
Each year, when the grass turns green, the sun stays out longer, and the gentle breeze blows though the mountains, I get excited about one thing: GRILLING! There’s something about cooking my food outside on an open flame (even if that flame is powered by propane), that’s makes me feel alive. Although I did go [...]
When My first daughter was born, I tried making her baby food. I really loved being in control of the ingredients and using fruits and veggies I found on sale. However, I didn’t love how difficult it was! Back then, they didn’t have the cool products on the market these days that make moms’ lives [...]
New York Style Cheesecake has always been in the “I’ll never be able to make that, so I might as well not try” category, for me. As I was having dinner with my dear friend Jamie, she told me about her first experience making a cheesecake from scratch. I listened in amazement as she described [...]
Just in time for Easter, you’ll have beautiful (and yummy) Easter Eggs. If you still need some Easter ideas, check out this post with some great Easter books and ideas! OK, Folks! After years of perfecting the hard-boiling of eggs, I am officially going to share THE way to do it, avoiding cracked eggs, sticky [...]
Yesterday, I went to the Grocery Store, and paid $103 for $233 worth of food. Yay me! I love coupons. But anyway, enough bragging. I came home with my haul, and put it away promptly. My husband was at a rehearsal for his Middle School Band. Yes, he listens to squeaky clarinets for a living. [...]
I have an awesome friend, Amber, who introduced me to the fact that one CAN actually make great Barbecue Ribs at home! She and her husband had us over for ribs one day last summer. You know, one of those days when you arrive right after lunch, let the kids play outside, walk through the [...]
