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Carrot Raisin Muffins

August 23, 2011 by  
Filed Under Breakfast, Recipes

Tweet How about a healthy muffin even your children will enjoy?  Mine ate them all quickly {and then somebody took the last two to work with him…}.  Made from items most keep on hand, they can be whipped up when it’s coming close to grocery day and the cupboards are looking bare.  And... 
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Baked Flautas

August 18, 2011 by  
Filed Under Main Dish

Tweet My kids love this recipe for baked flautas and request it for lunch all the time. The shape is perfect for small hands, and lends itself perfectly for dipping into salsa or guacamole. If you use smaller tortillas, these make great appetizers. If you’re not a fan of refried beans, you can... 
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Crock Pot Stroganoff

August 16, 2011 by  
Filed Under Main Dish, Recipes

Tweet In the heat of the summer turning on my oven is the last thing I want to do so I turn to my crock pot.  I like to keep summer meals simple and quick to the table so that we can enjoy the day without rushing home to make a meal.  With the crock pot I have little mess to clean up, a cooler kitchen,... 
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Savvy Living Chats – Tuesday Aug. 16th

August 15, 2011 by  
Filed Under Fun Places To Visit

Tweet The Savvy Living Community has two wonderful chat opportunities tomorrow, Tuesday Aug. 16th.  I love this community and I know you will too!  There is a Social Media Chat at 12 p.m. EST (that I will be co-hosting) and There is a  Back To School Chat at 9 p.m. EST To take part in these chats,... 
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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 11, 2011 by  
Filed Under Desserts

Tweet Anyone who knows me will tell you I have a legendary sweet tooth. There’s generally at least one type of baked good on hand in my kitchen. My biggest weakness of all is probably chocolate chip cookies. My husband makes a mean chocolate chip cookie that’s absolutely perfect when eaten... 
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Chicken Salad with Raisin Bread

August 9, 2011 by  
Filed Under Main Dish, Recipes

Tweet I have made chicken salad plenty of times, but this recipe  is at the top of my families list now.  So delicious and simple.  A great lunch to have on hand or a quick dinner when the evening is full.  The best part really is to serve it on raisin bread.  I think that really took the flavor... 
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Time Is a Ticking – Back to School

August 8, 2011 by  
Filed Under The Menu Mom Chit Chat

Tweet I feel like I am on a timeline now!  I have TEN days – TEN to enjoy my kiddos before summer vacation comes to an end.  School doesn’t start until Aug. 23rd, but I will be out of town Aug. 18-22, so my hubby gets a bit more time with them than I do. (JEALOUS!)  Summer always feels... 
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