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Battle #1 - How Much Should My Children Be Doing To Help?

Each day brings a new set of plans, hopes, challenges.  I've noticed a steep decline in my ability to stay focused on an activity these past few …

War on Clutter: A Formal Declaration

Work (and some progress) continue in my efforts to overcome the clutter in our home.  Some days just provide a different perspective of what I'm …

Home Canned Rotel Tomatoes

I am utterly convinced that the key to my chili is the Rotel Tomatoes.  I make good chili.  Our city hosts an annual Chili Cook-off and on several oc…

A Fruit Salad Worth Remembering

One of the fun things about being a foodie?  I take photos of everything that comes across my table.  And this fruit salad was photo-worthy for sure! …

White Chicken Enchiladas

The original recipe came from my favorite food blog, The Pioneer Woman .  Because I didn't have all the exact ingredients the recipe called for I…

Coconut Cream Pie

Now that, my friends, is serious meringue!! My cousin, Loretta, shared the recipe for her delectable Coconut Cream Pie.  When we visited our family …

Smoked Beef Brisket

I'll have to post the recipe as soon as my dear husband writes it down for me.  Apparently, the recipe is in his head! Smoking a brisket takes a…

Hospitality on the Move!

I can't take credit for this great idea!  I can do my part to keep it moving though.  I love the idea behind this movement.  Won't you join …

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