Back to School: Pack a special lunch

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It’s that time again…when we all are trying to figure out what to pack in our children’s school lunch! Well, you have come to the right place! Today I’m teaming up with some blogging friends to make your life a little easier, and share our tips for packing a special lunch for your kiddos. Toni… [Continue Reading]

Back to School Week: Easy Meal Ideas

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With the rush of after school activities, sport practices and games and of course homework, dinner can seem the last thing you want to tackle. But with a little planning and some easy meal ideas, you shouldn’t be struggling too long. Any time you can double your recipe will save you time later in the… [Continue Reading]

Menu Planning has moved

Monthly Menu Plan

It occurred to me one day last week while looking at the Menu Plan page, that I never told you that I was moving my Menu Planning posts. So, in case you are looking, Menu Planning including a Monthly Menu Plan as well as Weekly Plans will be over at Pocket Change Gourmet. The August Menu Plan… [Continue Reading]

Lettuce Brat Wraps with Johnsonville Brat Patties

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We are desperately holding onto the last days of our Summer vacation. Grilling is something we typically do during the Summer months, but having some delicious recipes to use during the Fall and maybe even Winter months is great. Johnsonville recently released a new product, the Bratwurst Burger Patties. Now, while I’m not a huge… [Continue Reading]

Back to School Dinner

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Do you cook a special meal for your kids before they head back to school? Our boys start school next week…where did the summer go? We were super busy, and didn’t get our fun list completed, but we still had a great time! So, instead of cooking a Back to School Meal to remind the… [Continue Reading]

Island Mango Grilled Chicken

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We have been grilling like crazy lately! Even though our temperatures have cooled down a bit this week, which is great because Nick has Football practice twice a day, we still love the flavor of grilled chicken. I have shared several recipes from World Harbors and Nakano Rice Vinegars. And I will have to say,… [Continue Reading]

Cooking for House Guests

Easy-Desserts

As I write this post, I am currently in an airplane, several thousand feet in the air, flying over a set of mountains. It’s simply gorgeous!! I’m heading home from San Jose, California where I learned all about Invisalign Teen braces. We are all very excited to have the opportunity for Nick to experience these… [Continue Reading]