Of all the recipes I have shared and will share in the future–this one is my absolute favorite. Once a year Super Rockstar makes this for us on a cold, cold day. Save Print Turkey and Dumplings Author: Tim Glenn and Nonnie Ingredients 1 lb cooked turkey (or you can use chicken) 6 Cups…
Every year on December 1st there is one thing and one thing only that Super Rockstar requests–Fudge. It’s just not Christmas in our home without it. So, if you’ve felt that there’s something missing–you have a little less than 33 hours to get to the store(Godspeed) so you can make this treat that definitely makes…
So far we have talked about cleaning your home really well and then decorating it very thoroughly. Now, it’s time to add the sparkle and make the outside of your home shine. If you’ve ever wondered, “Are outside Christmas decorations really all that important?” The answer is yes. Yes, they are VERY important. So, whether…
Save Print Microwave Peanut Brittle Author: Karen Short Ingredients 1 Cup Sugar 1½ Cups Raw Peanuts ½ Cup Corn Syrup ⅛ tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Butter 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Vanilla Instructions Mix 1st four items in a microwave safe bowl Cook 4 minutes, stir, cook another 3 minutes. Add butter, cook 2…
Decorating our home for Christmas is something we look forward to all year long. I won’t lie–we have A LOT of decorations. Sometimes I feel proud about that and sometimes a little embarrassed, but it’s what we love and our boys love it too. A long time ago I was a young, fresh-out-of-college interior designer. …
Can you believe Thanksgiving is already over?! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a mighty feast followed by a tryptophan deep coma like sleep. We are of the small, but mighty few that usually waits until after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas. But, this year we are traveling the day after, so we…
First of all–if you haven’t seen the movie “A Star is Born” and plan to–read at your own risk–there are spoilers. Secondly, for those of you who have–how could you?! How could you NOT prepare me for how this movie would destroy me emotionally. I was literally in the fetal position and completely spent…
It’s been a COLD snowy couple of days here in Colorado. I can’t think of anything better to help warm up than a nice steaming hot bowl of beef stew. Save Print Crock Pot Beef Stew Author: Jennifer Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 20 mins Serves: 4-6 servings …
We are in the midst of football season and one of my favorite things about watching footblall is the food (no surprise there). This recipe is a GREAT one. Save Print Delicious Chicken Calzones Author: Jennifer Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 Cups diced cooked chicken…
Every once in a while, I come across a life hack that I feel the need to pass along. I’m not sure where this one came from–I just know I’ve been doing it for years and thought it was an important one to share with the group. In the mad rush between Halloween and Christmas,…