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Welcome to the last week of June! Everything is coming to an end.. well school-wise at least lol! Loking forward to some new beginnings that will hopefully happen soon :\<br />
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<b>Monday:</b> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222949607/" target="_blank">Impossibly Easy Quiche</a><b><br /></b>
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<b>Tuesday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221141924/" target="_blank">Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole </a>(didn't make last week)<br />
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<b>Wednesday: </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b>beef stew in the crock pot<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday:</b> leftovers or something<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>Not sure!<br />
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I need to get over this cooking funk. Too much exhaustion and stress. I feel like it will be months before we know what is going on with Jeff's job! I really want to enroll the kiddo in gymnastics and swim lessons but until we know what is happening in the fall, all the expensive extras are not happening! :(<br />
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<b>Monday:</b> leftover french toast casserole<b> </b>for J - the kiddo and I are going to a picnic<b><br /></b>
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<b>Tuesday: </b>Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole <br />
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<b>Wednesday: </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221965375/" target="_blank">One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake</a><br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday:</b> who knows!!!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>I have some stuff I made for Father's Day that wasn't good enough to bring, but will be ok to eat this week.<br />
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I hope you all are having a good Memorial Day weekend! Please take the time to remember a service person.<br />
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<b>Monday:</b> leftover pizza<br /><b><br /></b>
<b>Tuesday: </b> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222666571/" target="_blank">Impossibly Easy Hot Dog and Cheese Pie </a><br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222634944/" target="_blank">Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Casserole</a><br />
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<b>Thursday: </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222810275/" target="_blank">Oven Barbecue Pork Chops</a><br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday:</b> I am part of a multi-family garage sale, all day Sat and Sun so leftovers or something from the freezer is what's for dinner!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>We seriously still have Easter candy. We have been really good about doling it out, and whike I am nowhere near sick of it, I do jsut want to eat it and be gone!<br />
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The April Daring Baker’s Challenge was hosted by Wolf of <a href="http://wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/" title="Wolf's Den">Wolf’s Den </a>. She challenged us to Spring into our kitchens and make Easter breads reflecting cultures around the world.<br />
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Making bread is my "thing." I have loved to bake bread since I was young. So this month's challenge (ok, technically last month's!) was right up my alley. I had never made Easter bread before and was pleased to find out it was easy to do and tasted delicious!! Mt braids ended up HUGE, and they wer a little underbaked.... same for the eggs. BTW I dyed them using Kool Aid, since they were touching something edible.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Italian Easter Bread </b></span><br />
recipe from <a href="http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2008/3/19/italian-easter-bread.html" target="_blank">The Italian Dish</a><br />
makes 6 individual loaves<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div>
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<li>1 package Rapid Rise yeast</li>
<li>1.25 cups scalded milk, cooled to room temperature</li>
<li>pinch of salt</li>
<li>1/3 cup butter, softened</li>
<li>2 eggs, beaten</li>
<li>1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li>3.5 cups flour (approximate)</li>
<li>1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water</li>
<li>6 dyed Easter eggs (raw - do NOT hard boil them first!)</li>
<li>sprinkles</li>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><b>Instructions</b>:</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"> </span>1. In a large mixer bowl, combine yeast,
warm (not hot) milk, salt, butter, eggs and sugar. Add about half the
flour and beat until smooth with dough hook. Slowly add the remaining
flour to form a stiff dough. Add flour until the dough is not sticky anymore. Knead
until smooth with either dough hook attachment or turn out on floured
board and knead.<br />
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2. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm
place until doubled, about an hour.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fat little braided dough circles</td></tr>
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3. Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces. Roll each piece to form a 1
inch thick rope about 14 inches long and, taking two pieces, twist to
form a "braid", pinching the ends. Loop into a circle.<br />
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4. Place on a greased baking sheet or line your baking sheet with
parchment paper or a Silpat. Cover and let rise until double, about an
hour again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the eggs were nestled all snug in their braids</td></tr>
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5. Brush each bread with beaten egg wash. Put on the
sprinkles. In the middle of each bread ring, gently place an Easter
egg, making an indentation with the egg. <br />
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6. Bake at 350 degrees until golden - about 20 - 25 minutes. Cool on rack.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Italian Easter Bread - Halloween style!!</td></tr>
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<b>Monday:</b> Chicken Nuggets and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222661863/" target="_blank">Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole</a><br /><b><br /></b>
<b>Tuesday: </b> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222207505/" target="_blank">BBQ Chicken Bubble Up Pizza</a><b> </b>from last week<b><br /></b><br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b>leftover bubble up pizza<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222661736/" target="_blank">Cheesy Italian Beef Bake</a><br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday:</b> Saturday is the services auction, so we won't eat a big dinner.<b> </b>Sunday we will be going out for lunch so dinner will be snacky foods.<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>so. much. Easter. candy!<br />
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Well, hi there! The past few weeks of craziness have finally ended. No more birthdays, holidays, surprise parties, house guests (love), spring break.... etc! Back to boring ole life lol Hope that everyone had a good Easter!<!--3--><br />
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<b>Monday: </b>leftovers from my birthday dinner <br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>J. has to go back to work so it will be something quick from the freezer<br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b>He will either get good news or bad news on Tuesday, so we will go out to dinner to celebrate or to commiserate!<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222623859/" target="_blank">Crock Pot Mac and Cheese</a><b> </b><br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222207505/" target="_blank">BBQ Chicken Bubble Up Pizza</a><b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday:</b> Saturday is up in the air.<b> </b>Sunday will be leftovers or maybe pizza!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>so. much. Easter. candy!<b><br /></b><br />
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Breaking out the spring Menu Plan Monday banner! Too bad we are stuck in endless cold and freezing weather! Thankfully today's snow is supposed to stay south of us... we are going to get the freezing temps though YAY. (not)<br />
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This is a strange week for us... we are getting into our busy time so the menus for the next month or so will be a bit different!<br />
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<b>Monday: </b>we are not Irish, but I have not met a holiday meal I haven't liked ;) Actually, I don't like corned beef or cabbage lol Jeff is also working all day, but i still want to make something St. Patrick's Dayish... So it will be <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222423719/" target="_blank">Shamrock Shaped Pizzas</a> <br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>not sure... I think I might head to a cookbook for this one.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859219398137/" target="_blank">Chicken Broccoli Casserole</a><b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>We are going into the city to see Aladdin :D And eating dinner at <a href="http://www.schnippers.com/" target="_blank">Schnippers</a><br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>Saturday we are seeing Divergent (YAYAYAYAYAY!) and taking the in laws out to lunch. Sunday, who knows!!!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>I am attempting cookie decorating for E's birthday cookie cake, so I baked cut out cookies to decorate today. Wish me luck!!<b><br /></b><br />
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Find more menus at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Org Junkie</a>! <br />
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<b>Monday: </b>leftover pork chops<br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>salsa chicken over potatoes (using leftover salsa chicken from last week)<b><br /></b><br />
<b> Wednesday: </b>something from the freezer<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Thursday:</b> quiche<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>GOING TO SEE THE VERONICA MARS MOVIE!!!! So we will either order pizza before we go or eat on our way there, since the theater is aways away.<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>who knows!!! I try not to cook on weekends.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>I made cookies yesterday!<b><br /></b><br />
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<b> </b>Well, last week was a bust! I had a horrible bad cold, and I am still feeling it today! I had to cancel my Disney party, too. :( Cooking did not happen! But after 2 weeks off, I need to get back into gear and into a schedule again. <br />
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<b>Monday: </b>hot dogs... still not up to cooking!<br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859220049405/" target="_blank">Banana Bread Pancakes</a> (for Shrove Tuesday)<b><br /></b><br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222342157/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops</a><b> </b>w/Au Gratin potatoes<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Thursday:</b> Salsa Chicken<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>who knows!!! I try not to cook on weekends.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>I need to start practicing decorating cookies for the kiddo's birthday!<b> </b>Any tips appreciated ;)<b><br /></b><br />
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And we are back from vacation!!! It was such a great time, and the perfect thing to escape winter :D I will post pictures soon. This is the week after vacation panic, when supplies are low, and I am too tired to find recipes! Gotta get to the grocery store, but here is a temporary plan.<br />
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<b>Monday: </b>Getting our taxes done today (we canceled 2 weeks ago due to snow!!) - so it is the traditional Bobby's Burger Palace dinner<br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>Pasta, maybe a baked ravioli dish<br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b>apps for dessert<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Thursday:</b> something from the freezer!<br />
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<b>Friday:</b><b> </b>Pizza night!<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>My #disneyside party is Saturday so I need to figure out what to make lol!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>need to make my daring bakers dessert!<br />
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Not really feeling the menu plan this week. So much to do this weekend before we go on vacation. Plus a few restaurant trips planned... I guess it is gain 10 pounds before vacation week LOL We rarely go out to eat, so this week will be a real treat!<br />
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<b>Monday: </b>Friendly's with the in laws - church fundraiser<br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>something from the freezer with <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222204191/" target="_blank">Cracker Barrel Copycat Carrots</a><br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b>Possibly Cheesecake Factory (gotta spend those gift cards!!)<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b>Getting taxes done, so it is our traditional dinner at Bobby's Burger Palace!<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Friday: </b><span style="color: #cc0000;">pizza and <a href="http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2013/02/12/deep-dish-hot-fudge-brownie-sundaes-for-two/" target="_blank">Deep Dish Brownie <b>S</b>undaes for Two</a></span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b><br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>vacation!!!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>WW cupcakes (cake mix and pumpkin)<br />
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<br />LBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749844941949455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472644968870111796.post-18796269892771469062014-02-05T14:42:00.000-05:002014-02-05T14:42:02.311-05:00Cheerios Celebrates Their First Ever Big Game Commercial Spot!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">So, how was that Super Bowl? lol Sad, I know. I am not a huge football fan, but it was still a bummer to see such a blow out. I watch the big game for the commercials. One of my most favorite commercials was the Cheerios one - starring the adorable girl from their other commercial. It was such a sweet moment between a dad and his daughter. And it was also the very first </span>big game commercial! you can watch it at <a href="https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1391211956-fccc9838f2c7752c3035865876676808-ac9b717?pa=20148618291" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3693cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cheerios.com</a> in case you missed it.<br />
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Cheerios is also partnering with a non-profit organization called The
Family Dinner Project to bring you The Family Breakfast Project, which
provides tips, recipes and activities to help families connect over
breakfast. For a limited time, you can download a buy one get one free coupon. The coupon is valid only until February 15th, and limited to only one million prints, so be sure to <a href="https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1391211956-49bbd13dc851ad7382021632a00d4414-ac9b717?pa=20148618291" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3693cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">download it here </a> right away.<br />
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Be sure to visit <a href="https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1391211956-fccc9838f2c7752c3035865876676808-ac9b717?pa=20148618291" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3693cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cheerios.com</a> to join the Family Breakfast Project!<br />
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Ugh, there needs to be a MPM banner with piles and piles of snow! It is snowing now, is supposed to snow Wednesday and they are talking about a LOT of snow this weekend! Ahhhhh!<br />
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<b>Monday: </b>leftover <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222097364/" target="_blank">easy pull apart pizza bread</a><b></b><br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> Since school was cancelled Monday, Jeff has extra rehearsal tonight so dinner will be whatever you can find!<br />
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<b> Wednesday: </b>tacos <br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859220437712/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken</a> <br />
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<b>Friday: </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and Sunday: </b>The musical is Friday and Saturday (weather permitting!) so this weekend will be leftover type stuff. <br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>either WW cupcakes (cake mix and pumpkin) or <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859219067539/" target="_blank">banana bites</a><br />
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Find more meal plans at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">orgjunkie.com</a>!<br />
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<br />LBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749844941949455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472644968870111796.post-45115250413772698312014-01-27T14:49:00.000-05:002014-01-27T14:49:12.349-05:00Tree Cake - Baumkuchen (January Daring Bakers Challenge)The January 2014 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Francijn of
"Koken in de Brouwerij". She challenged us all to bake layered cakes in
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Well this challenge did not work too well for me! For some reason my batter was really thick, and in using a 10 inch springform, the pan was just too big. So my layers were too thin, and the sides almost burned and the bottom was pretty hard yet the inside wasn't fully done.<br />
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You can't really see the layers - but I did get in 9 of the 10! Then the chocolate glaze was wayyyyy to thick. I tried to thin it out, but it was still incredibly thick. You can see how thick it is in the above pic.<br />
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See how dark the edges are? Oh well. It still tasted REALLY good - moist with a slight almond flavor. And as a bonus - I made my own marzipan! Maybe that had something to do with the thickness of the batter, not sure, but I was still pretty proud of myself!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade marzipan! Woo!</td></tr>
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I won't include my recipe here, but if you want it, lmk, and I will post it!<br />
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Last week's meal plan went off without a hitch! The stuffed shells were soooo delicious! <b> </b><br />
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<b>Monday: </b>leftover pizza<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Tuesday:</b> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859220301108/" target="_blank">Mama's Spaghetti Casserole</a><br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221614547/" target="_blank">Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole</a><br />
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<b>Friday: </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859220437712/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken</a> (or dinner out with the in laws)<br />
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<b>Sunday:</b> <b>Super Bowl!!!</b> We are going to have some snacky appetizers and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222097364/" target="_blank">easy pull apart pizza bread</a> at halftime<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>for the Super Bowl... birthday cake dip with nilla wafers and pizza crumb. YUM!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shortbread Sugar Cookies - so festive!</td></tr>
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Last week we got a pretty big snowstorm - 11 inches! My wonderful husband went out to shovel, all by himself. Yes, I am lucky that most of the time I can stay warm and comfy inside while he is out in the cold doing the physical labor! He said the snow was at least pretty light and fluffy, but was also surprised and grateful when our neighbor with a snow blower came over to help clear the driveway. So I knew I had to give him some homemade goodies as a thank you. I already had some fudge, but wanted to round it out with some cookies. These cookies hit the spot - decadent and crumbly, with fun sprinkles. They are also very easy to make, though it takes a long time to bake and cool.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shortbread Sugar Cookies</b></span><br />
based on the recipe by <a href="http://www.chelsa-bea.com/2013/12/shortbread-sugar-cookies.html" target="_blank">Chelsa Bea</a> <br />
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1 cup sugar plus 1/8 cup</div>
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4 sticks of butter (1 lb.)</div>
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2 ½ cups flour</div>
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½ cup cornstarch </div>
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Pinch of salt</div>
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Optional:</div>
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ginger or zest of lemon or orange</div>
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sanding sugar (in place of the 1/8 cup sugar)</div>
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(whatever else sounds yummy!)</div>
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<b>Directions:</b></div>
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Preheat oven to 250°.</div>
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Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment. </div>
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Cream together 1-cup sugar and all butter. Once creamed,, slowly add the flour, then the cornstarch, then salt. If desired, mix in ginger, lemon or orange zest. </div>
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Pat it into baking pan. </div>
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Bake for 1 ½ hours at 250°.</div>
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Remove shortbread from the oven, but leave the oven on. </div>
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Cut into smaller pieces, cutting down the middle then cutting
across into sections. Sprinkle cookies lightly with remaining sugar (or sanding sugar),
until they are evenly coated. </div>
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Turn the oven off. Place pan back in oven for 1 hour. </div>
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Remove from oven and allow shortbread to cool, in pan, for at least 20 minutes. The cookies will be very fragile when they first come out of
the oven and will easily fall apart if handled. Store in an airtight container or freeze.</div>
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I am a little bummed that I did not do a menu plan last weekend... I actually bought meat?!?! and made some amazing pork chops! Gotta refine the recipe before I post it. I also made a dessert from an old church cookbook that my mom gave me, from the very first church I ever attended. I want to make some recipes from there throughout the year, This week it is supposed to get really cold, so I am going to make some soups and warm stuff.<br />
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Here are my food resolutions this year...<br />
~ Do at least 8 Daring Bakers Challenges. I have already done this month's! It will be posted the 27th!<br />
~ Make a few homemade items such as granola bars, applesauce and bread (which I have made before) etc!<br />
~ Post a recipe a week - and find a new photo sharing site to more easily upload pictures<br />
~ Save our favorite recipes and remake them! I am so bad at making recipes more than once! Also write down the favorites ones and cookbook ones to keep them all in one place.<br />
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We'll see exactly how well that goes :) I know I need to narrow them down to some specific items.<br />
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This week is a regular week, with nothing going on the weekend. Last weekend was insane, so I am looking forward to some down time!<br />
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<b>Monday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859222063060/" target="_blank">Hamburger Stuffed Shells </a>(halving recipe)<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221521966/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder </a><br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> leftover chowder<br />
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<b>Thursday: </b><a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-slow-cooker-menu-ravioli.html" target="_blank">Crock Pot Pizza Chicken</a><b> </b><br />
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<b>Friday: </b>leftovers<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Saturday and </b><b>Sunday:</b> pizza, hopefully!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>I THINK and HOPE that we will finish all of our Christmas junk this week. It's so sad... I bought less than usual but we still have so much! We are eating in moderation :D<br />
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Rushed plan this week... somehow the weekend got away from me, even though we didn't do too much! Net week I will be sharing my food and meal related resolutions!<br />
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<b>Monday: </b>leftover pizza, with lots of veggies on the side<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> Kraft Recipe Makers<br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><b> </b>chicken quesedillas<br />
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<b>Friday:</b> something from the freezer<br />
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<b>Saturday and </b><b>Sunday: </b>no clue!!<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>nothing... I am doing dietbet, and DH is on plan with me. So we are cutting back on sweets this week!<br />
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Well hey there. I am finally getting to use the MPM holiday logo pic! This has been a crazy month, between sickness, WDW, worse sickness and being out of town for Christmas, menu planning has gone out the window!! But we are back, only slightly sick, going to the grocery store today and ready to get back to regular ole life! I hope that everyone had a great Christmas and got everything on your wish list! My big gift was the kindle Fire! woo hoo!!! <br />
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<b>Monday: </b>Deluxe Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Taste of Home<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> NYE!!! cheese and crackers, pretzels, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221938745/" target="_blank">Crock Pot Hot Onion Dip</a>, mozzarella sticks.<br />
Dinner:<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221938650/" target="_blank"> Pillsbury Grands Grilled Cheese</a><br />
For dessert: <a href="http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2013/08/smores-dip.html" target="_blank">S'Mores Dip</a> with Teddy Grahams and Nilla wafers<br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> leftover mac and cheese<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><b> </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859220667353/" target="_blank">Pizza Bubble Up</a><b> </b>(Pillsbury Grands Rolls are on sale - with coupons, I bought 4 for .35 each!)<br />
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<b>Friday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Saturday and </b><b>Sunday: </b>I usually don't cook on weekends, but I think I will make some Fresh Take chicken.<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>leftover cookies - I was too sick to make any, but my sister in law gave us some of hers :D<br />
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Find more meal plan at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">orgjunkie.com</a>!<br />
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<br />LBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749844941949455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472644968870111796.post-86935758133577509282013-12-22T13:17:00.001-05:002013-12-22T13:17:49.618-05:00Christmas in Walt Disney World 2013Wow it has been a rough December! I was sick the first few days, then we went to Walt Diseny World (ok that was not rough!) then a day after we came back, both Jeff and I got really sick - most likely the flu. A week and a half later, and I am finally feeling human again (see what i did there?). Thankfully the kiddo did not get it. Now we are off on vacation again to go visit my parents for Christmas.<br />
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I did want to post some pictures from the trip. We crammed in as much Disney Christmas spirit as we could in only 4 days! It was amazing :D<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bay Lake Tower/Contemporary lighted wreath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gingerbread tree at Contemporary</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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We stayed at Bay Lake Tower, of course. Love how close it is to the Magic Kingdom, and that is the park we went to most. I loved hoe decorated the Contemporary was - love being surrounded by Christmas!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eager to get to the Ma<span id="goog_1823996478"></span><span id="goog_1823996479"></span>gic Kingdom!</td></tr>
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We started in the Magic Kingdom then went to the studios. Had to see the Osbourne lights! A-maz-ing!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">centerpiece</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love this one - Santa pulling the reindeer!</td></tr>
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Before heading back to the hotel, we checked out the Christmas decor in the Grand Floridian.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Life size gingerbread house!</td></tr>
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Day 2, we went to EPCOT. Had lunch at Via Napoli - so delicious!!! Then we went to Candlelight. Whoopi Goldberg was the narrator. The shoe was spectacular. So moving.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very cool gingerbread WDW setup, complete with a train</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">had to meet Mickey!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just so amazing.</td></tr>
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Day 3 was the Magic Kingdom. We went to Micky's Very Merry Christmas party. Well worth the money. Free cookies and cocoa, tons of characters and short lines for rides. Plus there was a special fireworks show, Christmas parade and castle show!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast at Gaston's tavern. YUM.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ready for the party!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">he got to dance with Pluto!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fireworks!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">such a great show</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The princes were in the parade! Cinderella in the pumpkin carriage, pulled by real horses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love love love those toy soldiers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mickey doing the nutcracker dance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so many characters</td></tr>
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Last day :( The parade was taped while we were there, so this was the first time we saw the tree. We were able to run over to EPCOT to go to the DVC party, luckily. We just ducked in and ducked out, though, since we had to catch the Magical Express.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">great tree, and I love all of the stuff under it</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">he finally got to meet Pluto!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">big hugs</td></tr>
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We had such a great trip. It was a whirlwind, but that is what happens! I strongly suggest going to WDW during the Christmas season.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving! And Happy Black Friday lol Since they have already had so many early BF deals, I really don't have too much to actually get on Black Friday. A good thing, since the sales all start so early that we will still be at my in laws. We will hopefully get to see Catching fire and Frozen this weekend too. Hope all of my American readers have a great holiday!<b> </b><br />
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<b>Monday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221691341/" target="_blank">Crock Pot Pizza Casserole</a> (for real this week)<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> breakfast for dinner -chocolate chip pancakes and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221768795/" target="_blank">Crack Potatoes</a><br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><b> </b>The big day!! All I need to bring is <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221466234/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Rolls</a><br />
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<b>Saturday and </b><b>Sunday: </b>No clue! If i buy some meat then that is what we will have.<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>none - went to a cookie exchange Saturday night so we have plenty of cookies!!<br />
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Find more meal plan at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">orgjunkie.com</a>!<br />
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<br />LBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749844941949455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472644968870111796.post-78535255135934726622013-11-20T15:52:00.000-05:002013-11-20T15:58:22.535-05:00Leftover Candy Bar Fudge<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mmmm, candy goodness!!!</td></tr>
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This year was E.'s first year trick or treating! We just went to a few houses in the neighborhood, and he did fabulous. Lots of Trick or treats, thank yous and Happy Halloweens. He loved the freedom of running down the street, too! J. had to work late, but he was able to get home in time to go to the last few houses with us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little engineer for a party</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yo Ho! Let's go trick or treating!</td></tr>
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The kiddo mostly chose lollipops when he was able to choose, so we had a a few odd and ends of chocolate candy, plus some we had leftover that we were handing out. Searching the Internet (aka <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lbandj/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!), most of the recipes that used leftover candy called for a lot of one kind of candy. This fudge uses whatever chocolate candy you have, and it was totally easy to make too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leftover candy bar fudge</td></tr>
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I halved the recipe and it worked fine. I also added some peanut butter ;) What I liked most about this fudge was that you never knew what taste you were going to get - sometimes it was minty, sometimes peanut buttery and sometimes there was a Butterfinger crunch!!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Leftover Candy Bar Fudge</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe from <a href="http://sweettreatsmore.com/2013/11/candy-bar-fudge/" target="_blank">Sweet Treats and More</a></span><br />
*recipe can be halved*<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
40-45 fun size chocolate candy bars, any variety (you can also use the minis, using 2 minis for 1 fun size bar)<br />
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk<br />
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<b> Instructions:</b><br />
In a medium sauce pan, melt chocolate candy bars over low heat. Once almost melted stir in sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat and pour into a bread pan lined with parchment. Chill for 2 hours. Cut into squares and serve.
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<span id="goog_1611462159">*** Mine took a lot more than 2 hours to set up in the fridge. Keep leftovers covered in the fridge.</span><br />
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Hastily thrown together plan this week - I have been called up for Jury duty so plans may change at any moment! The only other time I received the notice about it, I was in college in another state, so it was an easy out. Now, if I get called in, I am hoping they will let me go because I have nobody to watch the kiddo for an extended period of time.I don't mind doing my duty, but things are so complicated when you throw a kid into the mix! So who knows if this meal plan will pan out or not.<br />
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<b>Monday: </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221691341/" target="_blank">Crock Pot Pizza Casserole</a> (from last week)<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> Crock Pot Chicken and Dumpling Soup (combo of <a href="http://life-as-bridget-knows-it.blogspot.com/2012/02/chicken-dumplings-crockpot-soup.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> and <a href="http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2012/06/crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>)<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><b> </b>leftovers<br />
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<b>Friday:</b> pizza delivery<br />
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<b>Saturday and </b><b>Sunday: </b>whatever you can rustle up! We are decorating for Christmas this weekend :D<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>need to make cookies for a cookie exchange! Not sure which ones yet<br />
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Find more meal plan at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">orgjunkie.com</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graco Little Lounger in Astoria. Picture from buybuyBaby.</td></tr>
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When Emmett was little, we had a Graco Pack N Play that we loved. We used it to change him, for him to nap in and to corral him when he got older! The biggest downfall was that when he was napping, I was pretty much stuck in the living room, where the Pack N Play was. Those days are over, thanks to the new Graco Little Lounger. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graco Little Lounger ready to rock!</td></tr>
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Little Lounger is two products in one: a rocking seat and a vibrating
lounger. In rocking seat mode, you can calm your baby with the gentle rocking motion. If you flip down the Rock Locks, the seat
becomes a vibrating lounger with 2-speed vibration.<br />
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The ingenious seat
has multiple recline positions, so that it's easy to find just the right
position for baby's comfort, and it also has a 3 point harness. When you're not using it, Little Lounger
folds compactly to store or travel, and a cute toy bar will keep baby
occupied.<br />
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If I had a Little Lounger when E. was a baby, I wouldn't have felt confined to one room while he was napping. It folds up quickly and is not too heavy so it is very portable. I could easily take 15 minutes for me while he was hanging out in the Little Lounger. We always used the Pack N Play's vibrating feature to help him sleep, so that is a HUGE plus to the Little Lounger. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Little Lounger folded up.</td></tr>
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Another thing I like is that the patterns are subtle and gender neutral. No loud neons or sweet baby colors. Little Lounger will fit into your decor. The pattern in my pictures is the Astoria pattern, which is a buybuyBaby exclusive. Other patterns include Caraway, a Babies R Us exclusive and Dakota, a Target exclusive. You can see all of the patterns (there are more than these three!) on <a href="http://www.gracobaby.com/products/pages/rockers.aspx" target="_blank">Graco's Web site</a>.<br />
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I was lucky enough to go to a Graco sponsored party to see the Little Lounger in person. The party included a professional chef who showed us a great way to take advantage of the 15 minutes of me time - by cooking quick, healthy and delicious meals. How will you take your #Graco15ForMe?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Szechuan chicken and bok choy</td></tr>
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The Little Lounger retails for $79.99. you can connect with Graco on their Facebook page<b>, </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Graco" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Graco</a> or on Twitter<b> </b>@GracoBaby - <a href="https://twitter.com/GracoBaby" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/GracoBaby</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post by Graco in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.</span>LBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749844941949455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472644968870111796.post-48224825326427093142013-11-11T07:43:00.000-05:002013-11-11T09:00:31.736-05:00Menu Plan Monday - Week of 11/10/13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No menu plan last week... it was an insane week. The week of Jeff's show, and I had a bunch of things to do as well. Overall it wasn't too bad dinner-wise, but I am looking forward to cooking real meals this week! <br />
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<b>Monday: </b>Smashburger!!<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/parmesan-chicken-and-rice/c2abff92-828a-4f67-9aab-60d75ca842e5?nicam2=Email&nichn2=Core&niseg2=DME&nicreatID2=DME_11_10_2013" target="_blank">Parmesan Chicken and Rice</a><br />
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<b> Wednesday:</b> leftovers<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b><b> </b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/114841859221691341/" target="_blank">Crock Pot Pizza Casserole</a><br />
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<b>Friday:</b> hot dogs, possibly in mac and cheese<br />
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<b>Saturday: </b>Fashion show at church - includes dinner<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Sunday: </b>family dinner out<br />
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<b>Dessert of the Week: </b>Pumpkin Crumble<br />
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Find more recipes at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">orgjunkie.com</a>!<br />
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