Today is the day that I begin a special series that I have been working on. I have 25 unique crafts that are relatively easy and inexpensive that you can do with your toddler or preschooler. I’ve designed it so that you can do one craft a day for 25 days, all the way until Christmas! You can use it as your Advent Calendar or just as a fun special
Archives for November 2011
Slow Cooker Enchiladas
I think that I could eat Mexican food every day of the week, but my husband does not agree with me! Here’s one that you will hopefully love! Slow Cooker Enchiladas I think that I could eat Mexican food every day of the week, but my husband does not agree with me! Here's one that you will hopefully love!
My Frugal Turkey Leftovers Menu – Freezer to Slow Cooker
Today, my plan is a frugal one, based on the fact that I have so much turkey to eat up. I have 4 meals using the turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving on this plan. Most of them are written so that you can still use it with the Freezer to Slow Cooker method if you have enjoyed cooking that way so far. I’ve also added 2 beef dishes, so that you
Spicy Beef Vegetable Soup
Here’s my token, non turkey meal. Believe it or not, I think I may run out of turkey!! I did come home with a fully cooked, not touched turkey! Spicy Beef Vegetable Soup 1 lb cooked ground beef 1 c. chopped onions 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 1/2 cups water 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 can beef broth 1 tsp. pepper Cook
Pepperoni & Turkey Pizza Quesadillas
Yeah, I know, Turkey Pizza Quesadillas?! Yes….really….they’re good! Ingredients: Leftover cooked turkey Pepperoni Cheese Pasta sauce Butter Tortillas What You Do: Cook both the pepperonis and the turkey meat so they become crispy (my husband’s must-have step) Spread pasta sauce on tortilla Top with cheese, pepperoni and turkey Cover with another tortilla Lightly brown both sides of tortilla in butter (not a lot) Cut in quarters to eat. I’m sorry,
Turkey Tetrazzini
Need more turkey ideas? I’ve got several I’m planning to try this week. Hopefully my family won’t notice we’re still eating turkey! Looking for more turkey ideas? This wonderful recipe may just use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey! *This post contains affiliate links.
Turkey Tortilla Soup
Still trying to eat up your turkey leftovers. Here is a convenient way to eat up your extras! Still trying to eat up your turkey leftovers. Here is a convenient way to eat up your extras! If you’d like to do this recipe Freezer to Slow Cooker, put all ingredients into a freezer safe bag and mix together well. Lay as flat as possible so that it stacks
BBQ Turkey Sandwiches
It’s time to eat up that leftover turkey! After Thanksgiving menu! BBQ Turkey Sandwiches 2 lbs chopped cooked turkey 1 1/4 c. ketchup 1 t. dry mustard 4 teaspoon vinegar 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon onion salt Hamburger buns OR 2 lbs chopped cooked turkey 1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce Hamburger buns Combine all ingredients in slow cooker Cook on low 3-4 hours Serve
A Last Minute Holiday Sweet Potato Recipe – Happy Thanksgiving!!
We are spending Thanksgiving day with my side of the family. There will be 8 adults and 14 kids. That should be fun, right? The kids are so looking forward to playing with their cousins! We all are looking forward to the delicious food!! Today, we cooked the turkey, Pumpkin Pie Cake, 3 pans of Sweet Potato Classic and we also made Buckeyes. My 11 year old had made the first
Shopping with Children
I decided to take my kids to run errands and shopping today. Yes, shopping, with 6 children. I did it on purpose! I know, sounds totally crazy, right? Well, it WAS totally crazy. Not because anyone was being naughty, they were all really good! It was because it makes my brain crazy to have to try to talk and care for 6 separate children while I’m trying to think about
Peaceful Homes
What do you think of when you think of a peaceful home? Does it look anything like this? Source: stephenwillrich.com via Leah on Pinterest Or what about this? Source: desiretoinspire.net via Cristie on Pinterest Regardless of how your home looks, you CAN have a peaceful home atmosphere! For me, a peaceful home includes: Family members being kind to one another and getting along Chores done or getting done in a
Thanksgiving – Our Newest Tradition — A Talent Show
Our Frugal Thanksgiving Entertainment! We’ve celebrated Thanksgiving twice a year for years. Once with Mr. Sidetracked’s side of the family and once with mine. Both are very special and we always look forward to both! When we get together with my side of the family, it’s usually on Thanksgiving day. It has changed over the years as family members have moved closer. Last year, was the first year we actually
