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Monday, October 14, 2013

Menu Monday


Here's what we're eating this week:


Sunday Brunch - Pumpkin Pancakes & Sausage links
Mexican Monday - Nachos
'Talian Tuesday - Italian Grilled Cheese (french bread, pesto, provolone, spinach), carrot sticks
Chicken Wednesday - oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls
Mom's Choice Thursday - Kentucky Betty Brown Bake & french fries
Pizza Friday - not sure what we'll do
Soup & Sandwich Saturday - Chili, corn bread, hot dogs (go ND!)

Bonus: Pumpkin Spice Latte !! so good!!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Toilet Paper Pumpkin

May I draw your attention to the easiest fall decoration ever?
I once made this craft at a playgroup I hosted. Kids could make it and moms loved it!
I loved it so much I still use this easy fall decoration annually in my bathroom.


You will need:
Rolls of toilet paper
Fabric in fall colors (cut about 20x14 inches)
Brown paper rolled up to look like pumpkin stem
Optional: green felt for leaf & brown pipe cleaner for vine

What you do:
Wrap up the toilet paper in the fabric of your choice, stuffing the extra in the top opening. Cram down other items to resemble pumpkin parts. Viola!

Now .... Go be awesome!

Monday, October 7, 2013

Menu Monday



Happy Monday friends!

It is time to plan & organize my week & that means figuring out what's for dinner now so that during the traffic rush (otherwise known as after school) I won't fight with my pantry for inspiration.

This week is a unique week.
I needed to stretch my budget so shopping was light, but also we have an abundance of games and ... wait for it ... birthdays!!
3 birthdays in six days!!

I love birthdays!!

Here's how our week is shaping up so far. 

Sunday afternoon - Leftovers! Check out these master pieces I made:
With leftover taco meat I made Taco Soup
With leftover chicken I made Chicken Salad (with pecans and grapes)
With leftover sausage I made Egg Fritata

Wednesday - Ebay's birthday out we go!

Thursday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Friday
Take treats to work day: Halloween Snack Mix & (if there is time) Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Homecoming Tailgate food: Chili Cheese Dogs, Hot Chicken Dip (I substituted 1 can of cream of mushroom & cream of celery soups), Frito Peanut Butter Nachos

As always I link up with www.orgjunkie for Menu Plan Monday and you can always find my favorite go-to, tried & true recipes on my Pinterest Board marked For My Recipe Box!

Thanks friends and have a great week! xo Steph






Over Night Apple French Toast

1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter
2T light corn syrup
2 large apples, peeled & sliced
3 eggs
1 c milk
1 t vanilla
9 slices french bread

In small saucepan cook brown sugar, butter and syrup till thick about 5 minutes
Pour into ungreased 9x13 pan
Arrange apples on top
In bowl, mix eggs, milk and vanilla
Dip bread into egg mixture for 1 min
Place over apples
Cover and let sit in fridge overnight
Remove 30 min before baking
Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 - 40 min

Optional Apple Syrup:
1 cup applesauce
1 10 oz jar apple jelly
1/2 t cinnamon
1/8 t ground cloves
Bring to a boil and let simmer until ready to serve.