I just put the button up on the side for our new Family Dinner Video.  This has been in process for a couple months and is truly a work of heart.  It sums up why I am so passionate about meal planning.  Please take a moment to watch and enjoy.

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I just finished a Halloween Fun Kids Recipe and Game Book.  Enjoy! 

[tag]Halloween, Halloween Recipes, Halloween Games[/tag]

This Delicious Recipe Was Sent In By Judy Gray.

Cheeseburger Soup
1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c onion, chopped
3/4 c shredded carrots
3/4 c celery, diced
1 tsp dried basil
32 oz. bag frozen hash browns
8 oz processed American cheese, cubed (2 c.)
1-1/2 c milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp pepper

1.  Brown beef in a 3-qt saucepan, drain and set aside.

2.  In the same saucepan, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 Tbs buter until vegs are tender, about 10minutes.

3.  Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to boil. Reduceheat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes.

4.  Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cooking and stirring 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup, bring to a boil.

5.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper.  Cook and stir until cheese melts.

(This recipe freezes well, is easily doubled and put half in the freezer for another night.)

[tag] recipe, soup[/tag]

My little guy decided it would be fun to play in the mud this afternoon.  Just thought I would share the picture.  :) 

I wanted to let you know about a neat printable available this month that you can insert your Dine Without Whine affiliate link into AND … add a link to YOUR website at the bottom if you choose.

The printable can be seen here http://www.bestprintables.com/HalloweenHandouts.pdf . You can use the printable as is, or you can email my awesome assistant Tishia, at tishialee@gmail.com with the following information:
1. Your affiliate link for DineWithoutWhine (If you have a redirect set-up AKA ” a link you can actually remember” that would be best. Such as www.dinewithoutwhine.com/yourtexthere). If you do not have a redirect yet, first e-mail me to request one and include what text you would like to use after www.dinewithoutwhine.com If you are not yet a Dine Without Whine Affiliate you can find out more here.  www.dinewithoutwhine.com/affiliate  You earn 40% of every sale you generate.
2. Your website URL and a short blurb to put after it if you’d like.

So, what can you DO with this printable?
1. Give it away to your mailing list if you own a business.
2. Print it and hand it out at your child’s school as a gift.
3. Print it and roll it with a ribbon. Attach a bag of cookies as a nice gift for your neighbors, friends etc.
4. Anything else creative you think of! Post your ideas in the comments area below!

If you have any questions please let me know.
Christine

[tag]Halloween[/tag]