As you probably already know, I love easy and delicious slow cooker meals. This was floating around the internet and drew me in because of the savory ingredients and easy prep. We tried it for the first time today and it was a big hit - from my husband all the way down to the toddlers. The chicken was so tender you could shred it with a fork and the combination of bacon and ranch flavors mixed into the creamy gravy were delicious! You can serve it solo if eating low carb, or over rice, Continue Reading
Easy Beef Popover
A tasty, easy-to-make meal is a great way to start your week. And this one is made mainly from items you probably already have on hand. A long time ago, my mother shared a "beef popover" recipe with me, and I adapted it to incorporate Manwich sauce (a family favorite). This recipe is made with a savory ground beef mixture on the bottom and a tender golden crust. The sweet and tangy sauce adds a lot of heartiness to this dish. You can choose from several varieties; my top pick is Continue Reading
How to Send An Amazing Military Care Package
My husband was deployed to Afghanistan with my first pregnancy and to Iraq with my second. It got to be a joke among the 98 Charlies that “If Anne Marie is expecting a baby, we’re going to be deployed soon.” Sending care packages to my husband brought both of us a great deal of joy, and it was a great way to let him that little Joseph and I were thinking of him all the time. Here are some tips for getting you started if going the do-it-yourself route. First of all, check out the free Continue Reading
Hint Fruit-Infused Water for Kids + a Giveaway
Hint water kept me hydrated throughout my last pregnancy; it was a delicious way to enjoy my daily quota. I'm the person who buys bottled water and then never drinks it. Why would I reach for that when there are lovelier things to imbibe like black coffee and kambucha? Just kidding, I don't drink fermented beverages. But anyway, with Hint in the fridge, I actually wanted to drink water again. The children were mighty jealous that mama had her own special water to drink. But now Hint has added Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
We eat tacos a lot in this family, but there are three ingredients I could really do without when it comes to commercial seasonings: sugar, MSG and caramel coloring. Many taco seasoning packs are also high in sodium. If your family would like to enjoy a Mexican-style meal without those additives, try this easy homemade taco seasoning mix. My recipe makes one small batch of the dry mix, and you can use it for several meals. You can double the recipe to make even more to keep on hand in an Continue Reading
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