Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti

It does not work for me to prepare dinner in the afternoon.  In the afternoon, my kids need me, my undivided attention.  When I am trying to make dinner while Caleb is asking for help with his homework, Bella is begging for a snack and Drew is coloring on the table, it just doesn’t work.  Continue Reading …

Pineapple Green Chile Pork Tacos

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Two weeks before my first son entered this world, I waddled out of the office to go on my maternity leave.  That was six years ago and I still have not returned.  Two years after Caleb was born, Bella made her way into this world, and a little over a year after that came our surprise baby Drew.  That is Continue Reading …

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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I am a stay at home mom and I do most days “alone”.  I am the one feeding the kids, getting them dressed, taking them to school, mediating arguments, tending to owies, wiping away tears.  I do it every day.  I am the one caring for a two year old, three year old and five Continue Reading …

Slow Baked 6 hour Barbecue Ribs

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Okay, I know that it has been awhile since I last posted.  I just can’t seem to get it together these days.  Balancing the preschool and kindergarten schedules, trying to make it to the gym on a regular basis, attending soccer practice and games, remembering snacks and show and tell, keeping a somewhat clean house Continue Reading …

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Not very often does my husband compliment me on my cooking.  I think it’s because he is spoiled and doesn’t realize how good he has it.  If I am needing the extra boost, I will occasionally fish for compliments.  Do you like this?  Would you want it again?  Is this the best thing you have Continue Reading …

Chicken Burritos

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Let me describe a little scenario that happens all too often in my house.  The morning is busy with preschool, playdates, appointments, the gym and before I know it lunch time rolls around.  I feed the kids lunch and put them down for naps. Ahhhh…. As they sleep, I take my phone off the hook, Continue Reading …