Overnight French Toast

Overnight French Toast
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
12 Slices of thick sliced white bread
1 1/2 cup milk
6 Large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine corn syrup, butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently until the sugar melts. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×12 inch casserole [...]

Smoothies – A Family Favorite

We all know the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles it’s not always so easy.  That’s where smoothies come in.  Delicious and nutritious smoothies can be a mom’s secret weapon to ensuring your kids (and you personally) get enough fruit in your diet.  Our family generally [...]

Last Minute Halloween Ideas

Pond Worms
4 serving package green jello
4 plastic clear plastic cups 
Gummy  worms
Prepare jello according to package instructions and leave to cool in refrigeration for approximately 1 hour.  You need the jello to slightly thicken so “worms” don’t sink but not fully set.  Insert gummy worms into jello and place back in refrigerator to finish setting.
Spooky Graveyard:
1 [...]

Yoplait Ice Cream Sandwiches

I just tried the best thing!  Yoplait “ice-cream” sandwiches.  They are round and thick kind of like Skinny Cows if you have ever had those.  They come in a flat cardboard box in a pack of four.  The cookie part looks like a waffle cone, but is made out of cereal.  Then the inside is [...]

Kids Halloween Recipes

It’s coming up! Halloween…  Are you planning a party for the neighborhood kids?  Do you have to bring treats to your child’s class?  Do you just want to have fun together at home as a family?  I posted an article this morning with some great Kids Halloween Recipes.  You can also find other interesting articles and e-books [...]

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Makes 16 servings
    3 eggs                                                         
    1 cup sugar                                                    
    2/3 cup pumpkins canned                                        
    1 teaspoon lemon juice                                         
    3/4 cup flour                                                  
    1 teaspoon baking powder                                       
    2 teaspoons cinnamon                                           
    1 teaspoon ginger                                              
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg                                            
    1/2 teaspoon salt                                              
    1/2 cup walnuts chopped                                        
    1/4 cup powdered sugar                                         
    2 3-ounce packages cream cheese softened                       
    1/4 cup margarine softened                                     
    1 cup [...]

Hearty Beef Stew

It’s that time of the year again when soup and stew sounds so good!  We’re having beef stew for dinner tonight!  I love my crockpot!
Hearty Sirloin Crock Pot Stew
2 pounds sirloin tips (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 1/2 cup canned or frozen corn kernels
3 medium carrots (sliced)
1 medium onion [...]

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