tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53625987218294255122024-03-08T16:42:14.203-06:00To Write a Better StoryStephanie Sikorskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00732280496095918656noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362598721829425512.post-73016082374067038962014-11-24T09:00:00.000-06:002014-11-24T11:53:40.531-06:00Menu Monday - Must Knows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Thanksgiving this week. All roads lead to Turkey. And Grandma Mac's stuffing. So as I prepare my menu this week I sort have very little interest in<br />
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There's one thing you need to know: OVERprepare</div>
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1. Make more biscuits than you'll eat for dinner. Because if you fry and egg, slap some cheese on it - and maybe some ham the next morning - you have a hot breakfast.</div>
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2. Frying hamburger? Make more than you need. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks for tacos, sloppy joes, etc in a snap! (I do this with sausage too!)</div>
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3. Make your own Yogurt Parfaits the night before. Your favorite frozen fruit + your favorite vanilla yogurt in lil mason jars lined up in the fridge are way easier to take on the fly. Forget the drive-thru.</div>
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4. Left over roast? Becomes Stroganoff or Beef n Noodles! and all you have to do is take the time to boil noodles.</div>
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5. Use your crockpot! I love throwing chicken breasts in with water or broth and letting it cook all day. Then every recipe in the world that calls for cooked chicken is no problem! Chicken and rice. Yep. Chicken enchiladas. Sure! But always, we serve the chicken the first time as shredded chicken sandwiches. With toasted buns and montery jack cheese? Get in my belly.<br />
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6. Potatoes. Roasted reds or Yukons are my favorite. But I always make too many. That's because red potatoes quesadillas or omelets? Yes, please. Also, potato soup. </div>
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Seriously, why cook twice? Over cook once and you can spend half as much time in the kitchen later. Every short-cut counts. I hope these tips help make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable too.<br />
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This weekend afforded me the luxury of thoughtful grocery shopping and menu planning. Which is a relief since fall tends to be an active season for the members of our family.<br />
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Which I appreciate. However, now that some of our activities our coming to an end, that means more family members will be home in the evening for dinner. So, what will this working mom of 5 feed her Tribe? Well check out the menu below - chock full of links - including a link to my favorite Pinterest board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/steph_sikorski/for-my-recipe-box/" target="_blank">For my Recipe Box</a>. That board is full of all these recipes and all the Tribe approved recipes the family has approved!<script src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=xa-52e984776d1c0396" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript">
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<b><u>Sunday</u></b> - <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fluffy-french-toast/detail.aspx?lnkid=ARPinIt" target="_blank">Fluffy French Toast </a>with Texas Toast <i>(the flour really does make a nice difference!)</i> with strawberries & whip cream</div>
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<b><u>Monday</u></b> - <a href="http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2014/01/easy-crockpot-meatloaf/" target="_blank">Crockpot Meatloaf</a>, potatoes, corn casserole & the remainder of the rolls from Sunday. Also, I made a new dessert. I didn't tell my kids it was coconut and they snarfed it up! Check it out on Stockpiling Moms.<br />
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<b><u>Tuesday </u></b>- Meatball Subs (<i>for the kids</i>) & Frisco Melts (<i>made with thinly sliced leftover meatloaf)</i> for the grownups. Served with Onion Rings.</div>
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<b><u>Wednesday</u></b> - <a href="http://lilluna.com/mozzarella-penne-recipe/" target="_blank">Mozzarella Penne</a> from liluna with <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/10/cheesy-garlic-texas-toast-recipe.html" target="_blank">Texas Toas</a>t from Six Sisters' Stuff and a nice salad.</div>
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<b><u>Thursday</u></b> - <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/02/delicious-one-pot-chicken-dinner/" target="_blank">One Pot Chicken Dinner</a> (<i>this is a new recipe to the family. I hope they like it!)</i></div>
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<b><u>Friday </u></b>- Pizza Night (<i>we might order out to celebrate - IF my son gets released from the doc to eat!)</i></div>
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<b><u>Saturday</u></b> - <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/haystack-supper" target="_blank">Haystacks</a> from Taste of Home.<br />
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Stephanie Sikorskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00732280496095918656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362598721829425512.post-27424479283704345312014-10-27T11:55:00.003-05:002014-10-27T11:55:44.323-05:0010/27 Menu Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm using the crockpot this week. And the blender. Sometimes both. Here's hoping jawbone gets a good report at the doctor this week. He's got to be tired of milkshakes. </div>
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The rest of us still need to eat so here's what's the Tribe is eating (with links) this week:</div>
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<b>Sunday</b>: Hootinany Pancake and <a href="http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2013/10/10-things-to-make-with-store-bought-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Apple Cinnamon Rolls</a> from YourCupcake<br />
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<b>Monday</b>: <a href="http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2014/04/maid-rite-copycat-loose-meat-sandwiches-recipe.html" target="_blank">Maid Rites</a> & French Fries<br />
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<b>Tuesday:</b> Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/01/stick-of-butter-rice/" target="_blank">Stick of Butter Rice</a> (so so good!) & Blueberry Muffins<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b>: Chicken n Noodles<br />
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<b>Thursday</b>: Taco Soup & Quesadillas<br />
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<b>Friday:</b> <a href="http://www.rhodesbread.com/pizza" target="_blank">Bread Dough Pizza</a></div>
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The good news about working full time - I'm relying on weekly menus more than ever.<br />
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The bad news - I have no time to write about my weekly menus.</div>
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However, if you're looking for new recipes, kid friendly dinners and yummy fall food let me tell ya ... my kitchen is the place to be. </div>
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Other than liquids, here's what's cooking in our kitchen:</div>
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<b><u>Sunday Brunch</u></b> - Eggs, sausage links, biscuits and gravy and Taste of Home's Pecan P<a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-pecan-loaves">umpkin bread</a></div>
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And since college kid is home, I'm breaking the Cereal Sunday to cook up a batch of her favorite <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheeseburger-soup">Cheeseburger Soup</a> with fresh from the oven bread. (Thank you freezer dough, you rise very well!)</div>
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<b><u>Monday</u></b> - Mostly Homemade Mom's <a href="http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2013/07/loaded-oven-chili-dogs.html#_a5y_p=2075574">Oven Chili Dogs </a>and french fries</div>
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(last weekend I made a batch of chili and a little is hanging around so I'm working it in tonight) (p.s. my kids won't do chili dogs, so regular ol wieners for them)</div>
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<b><u>Tuesday</u></b> - Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches and baked potatoes (place frozen chicken breasts in crockpot, dump a box of Chicken broth, 2 packages of dry Italian dressing and the juice from a jar of Pepperochinis - sometimes I skip the pepper juice - cook on low 6 hours or until easily shredded with a fork. Put on a toasted bun and serve with delicious provolone cheese if you want!) </div>
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<b><u>Wednesday</u></b> - <a href="http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/2013/06/crock-pot-balsamic-roast/" target="_blank">Roast, </a>Carrots, Potatoes, Freezer corn and blueberry biscuits.</div>
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<b><u>Thursday</u></b> - <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/campbells-kitchen-creamy-chicken-enchiladas/" target="_blank">Campbell's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas</a> (made from the leftover chicken sandwiches! another kid favorite!!)</div>
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with (a new recipe) Damn Delicious' <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/08/27/one-pot-mexican-rice-casserole/" target="_blank">Mexican Rice</a></div>
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<b><u>Friday</u></b> - Pizza night or our soccer team will be at a Sectional game & we'll eat on the road! We'll see. </div>
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Snack Mix - Pretzels, Cheerios, Nuts, M&Ms tossed with melted vanilla chips & 1 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil. Addicting!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Labor-Day Monday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In previous years, I use to grieve Labor Day as the official end to my pool filled summer days. However this year, as a full time working mom, I covet the extra day off it gave me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You'd think I would use the extra time to organize and plan ahead and do all sorts of overachiever type activities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But not me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not this year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite my inerrant need to organize <i>(it's a coping mechanism, I know it and if I had a therapist she'd confirm it)</i> I'm chillaxin this holiday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After all, how can I ever get ahead if I don't take care of my overused brain? I fear it might fry up and be good for nothing if I don't take the time to rest, relax and BE A PARTICIPANT in my own life. I'd hate to organize everyone and everything only to look back and see that I never DID anything, just PLANNED everything!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So thank you Sabbath. Thank you Mr. Labor Day. Thank you BBQs for your flame licked burger goodness - cuz that is what we're eating to end summer grilling season!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, if I could only find a pool to lounge next to .....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the Tribe's menu for this week:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Sunday Brunch</u></b> - <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-enchiladas-for-brunch" target="_blank">Overnight Ham & Egg Enchiladas</a> <i>(my kids love these! and I love the make-a-head option!)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Cereal Sunday</b> - our weekly tradition; eat leftovers or cereal ... I don't care, just don't make a mess! <i>(would totally hang this in my kitchen if I could cross stitch or knitted or painted)</i></span><br />
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</i> <b>Monday</b> - Labor Day, Baby! Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, brats and foil pack potatoes on the grill (plenty for lunches this week too!) fresh tomatoes, deviled eggs <i>(have I mentioned I buy fresh eggs every Friday? Love!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Wednesday </u></b>- I hope I eat fair food as the local festival kicks off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Thursday </u></b>- I also hope I eat fair food Thursday too! Just kidding. (<i>sorta - not really</i>) We love chicken wraps. Tortillas. Chicken. Lettuce. Ranch. Done! maybe with fries - unless of course, I can go to the fair and a get a pile of onion straws....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Friday</u></b> - <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/07/french-bread-pizzas/" target="_blank">Pizza</a> <i>(I will tailor this version of Pioneer Woman's recipe to suit my family's taste.)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Extra</u></b> - Peanut Butter Granola from <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/04/peanut-butter-granola-4-ingredients/" target="_blank">Cooking Classy</a> (plus a few chocolate chips from me!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whatever you're cooking up this week I hope it's good, real food that brings your loved ones around the table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">p.s. Here's a true story. We recently replaced our microwave and oven. I'm still figuring out this cook top surface thing we bought, but for real! It was so clean that for an entire week, I didn't even want to use it! It was so shiny! My family was hungry, but doggone it was just. so. shiny.</span><br />
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Oh boy, here we go! Its time to get serious around here. School is beginning again and here's what's on the schedule for this week alone: We move our first born to college for her second year, school for the other four begins (I have 2 in high school - what!what!), hubs starts his student teaching ... Soccer ... Sports ... Homework ... Routine ... aaannnnd I work full-time!<br />
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Here's what the Tribe is eating this week! With links for you to try:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Monday</u></b> - Chocolate Chips or Blueberry <a href="http://stephaniesikorski.blogspot.com/2011/09/buttermilk-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Buttermilk Pancakes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Wednesday </u></b>- Taco Night! Cheesy Rice and Mud and Chips too!</span></div>
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Mom of 5 (thats me!), went to work full time in June. That's JUNE! The month school got out and our daughter returned home from her freshman year of college. JUNE where DH had a semester off before the final push towards graduation. And yes, JUNE where even the other four kids were released from the confines of school yard only to wander aimlessly between the pool and my pantry. Yep, everyone got home the same time I went to work. So ...... depending on how one looks at it you could say I have the world's best or worst timing. </div>
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I ask each member to pick a meal they like, I make a corresponding grocery list and DH (bless his heart) does the shopping. Then each evening, who ever choose the meal for that day, would begin dinner prep for me and in return, I teach them how to prepare that meal. </div>
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Now more than ever I treasure family dinner. It can be a struggle to make it happen but it's worth it as this article from The Atlantic recently reminded me. The stats don't change, folks. Breaking bread together is a tremendous way to keep ourselves mentally, AND physically nourished!</div>
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<b>Wednesday</b> - <i>(Family Fav!!)</i> <a href="http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2011/09/grilled-cheeseburger-wraps.html" target="_blank">Cheeseburger Wraps</a> & Tator Tots</div>
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<b>Thursday </b>- <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2011/08/general-tsos-chicken/" target="_blank">General Tao's Chicken</a> & <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/05/chinese-chicken-stir-fried-rice.html" target="_blank">Fried Rice</a></div>
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<b>Friday</b> - Chicken Patty Sandwiches & Macaroni & Cheese</div>
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Three weeks ago I went from a part time working mom to a full time working mom! As I’m working through that transition I’ve put a few things on hold, including writing. So before the cob webs appear on my blog I thought I could at least help my readers out and share with you one of my family's favorite summer treats. Make them and your kids might think your awesome! Maybe ......</div>
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Recently I made a double batch of the Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe but I was sure to set some cookies aside for this little bit o’heaven.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h3>I hope you enjoy taking a peak into my kitchen today!</h3><br />
All my dinner's are made with "real" food, adhering to a strict budget & usually come together in a snap.<br />
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Even if you're not a menu planner, I hope some of the recipes will encourage you to bring your family around the table.<br />
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It's a busy, demanding world out there..... putting it all on hold so I can sit in the presence of my loved ones makes all the prep, planning and cooking worth it.<br />
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I hope that whatever is on your to-do list gets crossed off!<br />
I hope that you make time to enjoy Spring!<br />
I hope that you grab a cup of coffee with a girlfriend.<br />
I hope you have enough laundry clean to get through the week.<br />
I hope you eat well.<br />
I hope you're happy.<br />
I hope you dream.<br />
I hope cooking isn't a stressor for you but instead, a means to an end; getting the ones you love nourished and gathered around your table.<br />
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This is what my family of 7 is having for dinners this week!</div>
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<b><u>SUNDAY</u></b>- this <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fluffy-french-toast/detail.aspx?lnkid=ARPinIt" target="_blank">French Toast </a>recipe, strawberries, <a href="http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/breakfastcookery/ht/bacon.htm" target="_blank">bacon </a><i><a href="http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/breakfastcookery/ht/bacon.htm" target="_blank">(made in the oven)</a> </i>& sausage </div>
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<b><u>TUESDAY</u></b> - <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/shredded-italian-chicken-379069" target="_blank">Italian Shredded Chicken</a> <i>(crockpot!)</i> & french fries</div>
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<b><u>WEDNESDAY</u></b> - Buffalo Chicken Strips <i>(I wanted to make these <a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-meatballs/9d493f9c-ab48-458b-8f77-08a6312adb51" target="_blank">Buffalo Chicken Meatballs</a> but ground chicken was not available at my grocery store)</i>, Asparagus & Oven Potatoes <i>(so easy & so, so good! thinly slice your fav potato, melt 1/4 cup butter with little onion pieces and pour over potatoes. cover w foil and bake 40 min & add sprinkle cheese just before serving! we ate the whole pan!)</i></div>
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<b><u>THURSDAY</u></b> - Taco Bell Fake Out <a href="http://amandascookin.com/2013/12/copycat-taco-bell-crunchwrap-supreme.html" target="_blank">Crunch Wrap Supremes </a> from <a href="http://www.amandascookin.com/" target="_blank">AmandasCooking</a> (<i>I made sure to prepare extra taco meat on Monday so throwing these together was a snap! Also, I used my George Forman grill to make them toast!)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But it is planned out and prepared with love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Its one way I take care of my family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope your kitchen is warm and your table full of those you cheerish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Feeding my family isn't glamorous but its a responsibility I've <i>learned to do as a way</i> to serve them, nourish and care for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Plus, they're always hungry so somebodys got to do it! <i>Bon A Petite!</i></span></div>
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<b><i>Sunday brunch</i></b>- scrambled eggs, sausage links, <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/09/cinnamon-roll-cake.html" target="_blank">cinnamon roll coffee</a> cake, <a href="http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2013/01/easy-biscuits-gravy/" target="_blank">biscuits & gravy</a>!<br />
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<b><i>Monday</i></b>- I call it <a href="http://caloriecount.about.com/green-bean-sausage-potatoes-ranch-recipe-r1196104" target="_blank">One Pot</a>, you'll call it easy! Sausage, red potatoes, green beans in one pan sprinkled with dry Ranch mix and dotted with butter. Bake. Yum!</div>
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<b><i>Tuesday</i></b>- <a href="http://lilluna.com/mozzarella-penne-recipe/" target="_blank">Easy Cheesy Mozzarella Penne</a> first time I made it but definitely won't be the last.</div>
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<b><i>Wednesday</i></b>-<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/05/chinese-chicken-stir-fried-rice.html" target="_blank">Chinese Chicken Fried Rice</a> so easy!</div>
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<b><i>Thursday</i></b>- <a href="http://forkinit.blogspot.com/2008/01/dinner-reality-check.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Chicken</a> over Bow Tie Pasta</div>
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As a parent educator with our public preschool, we have the great opportunity to host regular events for our students' families. <br />
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I host playgroups, lapsits, teach parenting classes, and my favorite; Family Fun Night.<br />
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This month we had a SuperHero themed event. It was a great success and because I'm proud of our staff and love our families, I wanted to share highlights with you!<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Dinner</span>: Hero Subs, Power Puffs (cheese puffs), Fire Power Fruit, Ka-Pow cupcakes and Aqua Action water bottles or Bam Juice Boxes<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Create</span>: Stations were set up for families to create any version of a Super Hero Costume they wanted.<br />
<em>All our crafts are carefully choosen to include open ended creations; that is, there is no right or wrong way to create. For this reason we often don't premake crafts to show as an example! We encourage variety and creativity. It's the process not the product afterall!</em><br />
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<strong>Web Slingers</strong> - knit gloves with fingers cut off and strings of yarn attached with velcro<br />
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<strong>Super Cuffs</strong> - empty toilet paper tubes decorated and worn on the wrists<br />
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<strong>Masks</strong> - a variety of foam shapes were provided to glue on precut foam masks and worn with yarn<br />
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<strong>Capes</strong> - vinyl, white, child size capes were purchased (from ssww.com) for marker decoration<br />
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Once outfitted our Super Heros attend <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Super Hero Training Camp</span>. Training camp was a wide variety of gross motor stations set up in the gymnasium.<br />
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<strong>Leaping over tall buildings in a single bound</strong> - we saved large, sturdy cardboard boxes and painted them black & grey and assembled them like a city sky line. We set mat up around the perimiter for safety.<br />
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<strong>Bam Bop!</strong> - We hung balloons from a string and encouraged boxing. Great for hand-eye coordination!<br />
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<strong>Brick Smash</strong> - one of our Prek classrooms had some worn out cardboard brick blocks. Using Velcro we attached the bricks together and the children really enjoyed karate-chopping them apart!<br />
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Each Super Hero, upon completion of the Training Camp received a <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Certificate of Completion</span> and a Super Hero bag.<br />
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It was an awesome night! The best part? The event tailored to a crowd very well. With 7 staff we were prepared for 60 people! They key? Stations! That way families can move through the evening at their own pace! Everyone (even staff!) had a good time!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I don't know what your week looks like -</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">actually, I don't know what my week looks like.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With a day off for Martin Luther King it's a long weekend (<i>again</i>) at our house (<i>yeah more time with the kids!)</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm just trying to make it one day. at. a. time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have some new recipes to try this week.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I hope you enjoy them!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.bestfoodcloud.com/2013/10/weeknight-chicken-fried-rice.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Easy Chicken Stir Fry Rice</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.passionforsavings.com/2013/12/mini-taco-bowls-recipe/" target="_blank">Mini Taco Bowls</a> & Macho Nachos</span><br />
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<a href="http://amandascookin.com/2013/12/copycat-taco-bell-crunchwrap-supreme.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Taco Bell Copycat Crunch Wrap Supreme</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.recipebest.com/2013/07/three-cheese-chicken-alfredo-bake.html?m=1" target="_blank">Pasta (with a new white sauce)</a>, Spinach Salad & Garlic Bread</span><br />
<a href="http://lilluna.com/baked-potato-soup-recipe/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Baked Potato Soup</span></a><br />
<a href="http://lilluna.com/recipe-tip-deal-and-video-of-the-week-easy-and-soft-mm-cookies/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">M&M Cookies</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also we are totally digging <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/peanut-butter-and-banana-wraps/7e8e38bd-5b68-43bd-93a8-fc82e65cd145" target="_blank">Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Banana Tortilla Roll</a> ups</span><br />
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Welcome to Menu Monday on To Write a Better Story.<br />
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As I looked over my schedule this week I saw lots of activities; lots of games.<br />
It could be insane.<br />
I can't change that.<br />
I get this life.<br />
It's a good, robust experience and to that end I want it to be as great as I can make it. That's why I plan.<br />
It's why I love to cook & nourish my family. I love to gather them round our table and care for them.<br />
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So in order for that to happen well, I took some time this weekend to prep for what's ahead.<br />
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<li>Planned a menu.</li>
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The rest - how it all plays out - well, there's nothing I can do about that. I do my part and trust that the rest will be as it's meant to be.<br />
Here's what's for dinner at our house this week!<br />
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On Sunday I made Monday's dinner, fried up all my ground beef & sausage for Tuesday & Friday and prepped hamburger patties for Saturday.<br />
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<b>Monday</b> - <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/buttermilk-pecan-waffles-110583" target="_blank">Belgium Waffles</a> for Breakfast <i>(I mix up all my dry ingredients ahead of time so that it's easy to make it early in the morning)</i><br />
Enchilada Pie for dinner <i>(a dear friend made this, her mother's recipe for us years and years ago. It has staying in my recipe box ever since. I made it on Sunday so all I had to do was bake it on a busy night)</i><br />
Recipe: 1 pound ground beef cooked & drained, mixed with 1 can cream of mushroom soup & cream of chicken. Layer tortillas of choice in a greased 9x13 pan. Top with meat mixture. Top with tortilla shells. Top with enchilada sauce of your choice (we go mild) and smoother with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomato & in our home; Ranch dressing.<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b> - <a href="http://thedeenbros.com/index.php/recipes/recipe_detail/mamas_spaghetti_casserole_with_baked_garlic_herb_bread/" target="_blank">Baked Spaghetti</a> & Garlic Bread<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b> - <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-slow-cooker-italian-chicken-sandwiches-374776" target="_blank">Italian Shredded Chicken Sandwiches</a> <i>(which I make all the time and love having leftovers for recipes coming next week!) </i>& Baked Potatoes<br />
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<b>Thursday</b> - <a href="http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2013/06/crockpot-pot-roast-2/" target="_blank">Crockpot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots</a> & Blueberry Muffins<br />
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<b>Friday</b> - a new pizza recipe I snagged from Pinterest <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/11/pull-apart-pizza-football-friday.html#_a5y_p=1087602" target="_blank">Pull A Part Pizza</a><br />
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<b>Saturday</b> - <a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Copycat-Steak-_n_shake-Frisco-Melts-Recipezaar" target="_blank">Frisco Melt Sandwiches</a><br />
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I also had a huge blessing this week - a ham & turkey! You betcha I'm researching some fun recipes for both! Thanks NR!<br />
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I had a wonderful 2 week menu planned that encompassed Christmas Dinner & Treats, New Years Eve & Day Celebrations as well as some stick-to-your-bones dinner recipes. In my head, it would be two glorious weeks of not rushing, time out from our busy schedule, winter haven.<br />
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In reality - if I have to clean that kitchen one more time ..... !!<br />
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And just when I thought I'd go crazy in this house (did you read about my <a href="http://stephaniesikorski.blogspot.com/2014/01/on-13th-day-of-christmas-break.html">13th Day of Christmas</a>?) we get a whopper of a snowstorm and school is still closed.<br />
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I've been wearing pajama pants so long I don't even know if my 'real clothes' fit me anymore!<br />
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For this installment of Menu Monday here's some of my favorite food from the over Christmas break!<br />
Maybe you'll enjoy trying a new recipe, being reminded of a family favorite and gather your tribe around the table for some good ol togetherness!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://hopkintonwc.com/scotchies.html" target="_blank">Oatmeal Scotchies</a> all the other recipes use white & brown sugar, this version (I think is the original) is the best. Even my kids who snub oatmeal cookies will eat these!<br />
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<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/06/the-best-spinach-artichoke-dip-ever/" target="_blank">Spinach Artichoke Dip</a> my girlfriend brought this Pioneer Woman recipe to New Years Eve party & I loved, loved it! It is also proof why you shouldn't necessarily snub a recipe because of the ingredients. I always overlook anything with feta cheese. But this my friends, is worth every calorie! Yum!<br />
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<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/16-minute-meal-3-mini-meatball-sandwiches/" target="_blank">Meatball Subs</a> I almost always keep a bag of meatballs in my freezer, so I opted out of the homemade version but the idea was still a total hit with the kids. Thanks again, Pioneer Woman!<br />
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<a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2013/03/ham-cheese-breakfast-enchiladas.html" target="_blank">Ham Breakfast Burritos</a> these are always a hit with the family. Sometimes I double the recipe & make 2 pans because they also rewarm well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2012/08/amish-baked-oatmeal.html?m=1" target="_blank">Baked Oatmeal</a> now, my kids did not like this - they would barely try it! But I didn't care! I love having it myself as a hearty breakfast. Even rewarmed! I topped mine with banana and nuts! Yum!<br />
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<a href="http://lilluna.com/brown-sugar-smokies/" target="_blank">Bacon Wrapped Smokies</a> - in a foil pan with minimal clean-up? Yes please!!<br />
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4 cups Rice Chex, 4 cups Corn Chex, 4 cups Wheat Chex, 4 cups Life, 1/2 bag of pretzels & one can of nuts (we use cashews). Toss in a huge roaster with 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Garlic Salt and 1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt. Bake at 200 for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes!</div>
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What did you make this week? Share with me because I love to try recipes!<br />
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p.s. I'm going to use this new <a href="http://www.lifeinyellow.com/2012/03/meal-planning-and-a-free-download/" target="_blank">Menu Plan</a> for my fridge in the new year! Thanks to Liz at Life in Yellow<br />
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We had so much fun making this treat!<br />
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4 cups Clean Snow<br />
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Nothing can be more tedious than feeding our Tribe: our schedules are harried, preferences vary & time is NOT on my side.<br />
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That's why I plan. Sometimes when there is extra time I enjoy hunting for new recipes. Other times I use my prepared month long menu ideas. Most of the time I rely on my themed days to help me determine what to cook. <i>(Mexican Mondays, 'Talian Tuesdays, Whatever Mom Wants Wednesday, Chicken Thursday, Pizza Friday & Soup/Sandwich Saturday, Brunch & Cereal Sunday)</i></div>
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No matter how you look at it, I menu plan because it makes my day easier. Figuring out what I have in the pantry, how much time I have to cook & which of us will be home when for dinner is too taxing. Each Saturday I post a new menu on the fridge & that's just one thing that helps me get through the upcoming week!</div>
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At least it works for me!</div>
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Here's what we're having at our house this week!</div>
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<b><u>Monday </u></b>- no one will be home for dinner with sports banquets, practices & class. If I need a quick meal I have leftovers. Taco meat can be a quick taco salad & pot roast can be stroganoff.<br />
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<b><u>'Talian Tuesday</u></b> - My famous <b>noodles &</b> <b><a href="http://stephaniesikorski.blogspot.com/2011/08/creamy-white-sauce.html">white sauce</a></b>. I'm making the sauce ahead of time, hubby can warm it up to feed the kids and prepare rotini or fettuccine.<br />
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<b><u>Whatever Mom Wants Wednesday</u></b> - a few weeks ago my grocery store had a great price on chicken legs. So even though they weren't on my menu plan for that week the deal was too good to pass up. Good thing too because having meat in the freezer helped with this week's budget. I <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/oven-fried-chicken/63392ed9-c33b-4e6b-887b-0f9c30e5e693" target="_blank">oven fried</a> those bad boys up & served them with mashed potatoes, steamed baby carrots & a side of biscuits.<br />
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<b><u>Thursday </u></b>- After chicken leg dinner hubby removed the meat from the bones and it became <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-chicken-noodle-soup/224fc2d5-fbca-4507-91d5-83a2751b8f0c" target="_blank">chicken noodle soup</a> with <a href="http://lifehacker.com/grill-both-sides-of-the-bread-for-the-perfect-grilled-c-476699998" target="_blank">grilled cheese</a> <i>(please, for the love of melty cheese everywhere try it this way)</i>. It was a cold night and it really hit the spot.<br />
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In addition, I haven't had enough pumpkin goodness so I made a <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/09/pumpkin-pie-cake-recipe.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Pie Cake</a> and Best Ever (probably because of the icing) <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-pecan-loaves" target="_blank">Pumpkin Pecan Bread</a> <i>(which I made into muffins & ate for lunch, & breakfast, & a snack ....).</i><br />
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This is how we survive. A little planning makes for smoother evenings. And I need all the smoothness I can get!<br />
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<script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Stephanie Sikorskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00732280496095918656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362598721829425512.post-400299297105933092013-10-14T13:30:00.001-05:002013-10-14T13:30:37.648-05:00Menu Monday<br />
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Here's what we're eating this week:<br />
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<b>Sunday Brunch</b> - Pumpkin Pancakes & Sausage links<br />
<b>Mexican Monday</b> - Nachos<br />
<b>'Talian Tuesday</b> - Italian Grilled Cheese (french bread, pesto, provolone, spinach), carrot sticks<br />
<b>Chicken Wednesday</b> - oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls<br />
<b>Mom's Choice Thursday</b> - <a href="http://recipeschmessipe.blog.com/2012/07/30/kings-hawaiian-baked-ham-swiss-sandwiches/" target="_blank">Kentucky Betty Brown Bake </a>& french fries<br />
<b>Pizza Friday</b> - not sure what we'll do<br />
<b>Soup & Sandwich Saturday</b> - Chili, corn bread, hot dogs (go ND!)<br />
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Bonus: <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/2013/10/video-pumpkin-spice-lattes.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Latte</a> !! so good!!<br />
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Stephanie Sikorskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00732280496095918656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362598721829425512.post-82076479555084257512013-10-11T09:22:00.001-05:002013-10-11T09:24:50.607-05:00Toilet Paper Pumpkin<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">May I draw your attention to the easiest fall decoration ever?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I once made this craft at a playgroup I hosted. Kids could make it and moms loved it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I loved it so much I still use this easy fall decoration annually in my bathroom.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You will need:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rolls of toilet paper</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fabric in fall colors (cut about 20x14 inches)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brown paper rolled up to look like pumpkin stem</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Optional: green felt for leaf & brown pipe cleaner for vine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What you do:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">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!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now .... Go be awesome!</span></div>
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