Tag Archives: easy

Cashew Chicken

My husband is a health nut and from the very start of our marriage, I have experimented with all sorts of stirfry recipes and funky salads. He’s still in love with me, so I guess I haven’t goofed too badly so far! This is a delicious recipe that even my picky eaters will eat, when sprinkled with enough stirfry noodles. 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 2 T. soy sauce 1 T. flour 2 T. olive oil (2X) 1 small onion, peeled, diced 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced (fresh, not canned) 1 small napa cabbage, shredded 1 t. … Continue reading →

Easy Saucy Chicken

Recently on the forums people were talking about quick meals with little preparation. Here’s one I think you’ll like. It takes only a little time to prep this meal, and then the oven does the rest. For this meal you’ll need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with the juice ¼ red onion, diced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried parsley 1 tsp. allspice ½ tsp. black pepper Dash of olive oil To make this dish: Spray a 13×9-cooking dish with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the dish. Sprinkle … Continue reading →

Breakfast Recipes Mini Album

It is nice to be able to add a personal touch to any gift that we give. We are all busy, so a quick project that looks great it always great. I just put together a bridal shower gift for an old friend. I found a wicker basket with handles that could be used as a serving tray and filled it with items the newly married couple could use to make a fun breakfast. I also created mini recipe card album with a few of my favorite recipes to include with the gift. Directions for creating a mini recipe card … Continue reading →

Does My Child Have An Easy or Difficult Temperament?

No one trait is “good” or “bad” but some are definitely more difficult. Knowing your child’s temperament can help you raise your child and eliminate differences between you as a parent and child. There are certain attributes that are considered more positive or negative, but every attribute has certain positive characteristics. It is important as a parent that you focus on the positive attributes even as you help your child deal with the negative. The table below can help you determine how easy or difficult your child is to raise, as well as possible positive behavior, of the child who … Continue reading →

Kid Friendly Meatless Dinners

My children don’t like meat, unless it’s frozen chicken nuggets. So I’ve had to develop a variety of meatless, protein rich meals, although my husband and I usually add meat to ours. So here are a few recipes that you can use to feed the meat hater in your family. Rice and Bean Tortillas 1 cup cooked brown rice (brown has more protein and is healthier than white and your children will never notice the difference) 1 can black beans, drained ½ can enchilada sauce (freeze the other half for another meal) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Mix all the … Continue reading →

Cheap, Easy Decor Elements from Things You Have

Whether you have a tight decor budget or you just like to be creative, you can use things you already have around the house to make interesting decor elements. These ideas are really cheap and easy to do, but they don’t look cheap. New Candleholders If your favorite pair of wine glasses is no longer a pair, you can still use the remaining glass. Use it or any other attractive stemware, bar glasses, or bowls to hold candles. Votives or tea candles can be placed inside then lit to create a warm effect. For table decorations, simply arrange several different … Continue reading →

Meal Prep Stores: A Parent’s Overview

If you haven’t heard about them yet, just wait, you will! Meal Prep stores are all the rage and growing by leaps and bounds. These stores offer an easy, quick, affordable and fun way to prepare your family’s meals. We have found that Make and Take meals mean that we can put less thought, time and energy into preparing meals every single night and, instead, trade that time for quality time together as a family. What It Is: Meal Prep stores offer a changing monthly menu of entrees that you prepare at the store and take home for future use. … Continue reading →