Hot days of summer bring the necessity to have a cool treat! This is a list of all sorts of fun ideas that you can MAKE, at home, for less than store bought treats! The added bonus is that they are healthier too! There should be enough ideas here so you could make a different kind every week of your […]
A dog themed birthday party was on the books for our pre-schooler, leaning more towards the puppy concept. We wanted it to be a little different, in the concept that it would be a service learning opportunity. She already had a ton of toys, more clothes than she could possibly wear, so this seemed like a great option. Make the […]
My husband is a real “meat and potatoes” man, who would eat red meat every day if I didn’t cook. When I r I love lentil sloppy joes, but I find that they are often too dry. This crockpot vegetarian sloppy joes recipe solves the problem by cooking it in a moist environment for 4-6 hours. It’s easy to make […]
Are you looking for an easy-to-make, delicious beef tostadas recipe? This beef tostada dish is simple and tasty. It can be made in less than 30 minutes! Even better, you can make parts of it ahead of time for a fantastic Freezer Meal addition to your rotation. Why do we use black beans? They are high in protein, fiber, and […]
Recipes for when Ground Beef is on Sale? The big sale this week was on ground beef – I took a quick peek at my chest freezer and decided that I still had plenty, that’s why you didn’t see it in my list of things I bought this week! A deal is not a deal if you really do not […]
It is OK to have sweets– if they are homemade. When we make things at home, the first ingredient is NOT high fructose corn syrup, it’s good old-fashioned sugar! We can use whole wheat flour instead of white, etc. and that is why I am sharing a few family favorites with you: our Puppy Chow Recipe and Cracker Candy Recipe! […]
