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not your usual mothers day post

Not Your Usual Mother’s Day post

By Jessica On May 9, 2013 · 17 Comments

I remember when I was pregnant with Landon and we were setting up his nursery. I came across a lullaby CD we received at his baby shower and put it in, just so it was ready, and pushed play. I was sitting in the rocker, folding some of the new clothes and [...]

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Fire Truck Birthday Party Food

DIY Fire Truck Birthday Party

By Jessica On May 7, 2013 · 4 Comments

Landon’s best buddy, Nathan, turned 3 a while ago. He had such a fabulous fire truck birthday party. His mom (one of MY best buddies!), Kelli, went all out with everything fire fighter and fire truck – after all Nathan’s dad is a fire fighter. The food was all themed around fire fighters, there were [...]

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busy activity pipe cleaner pokes

Pipe Cleaner Pokes

By Jessica On May 4, 2013 · 3 Comments

I made this busy activity for Riley for our road trip vacation to Las Vegas. We were going to be on the road for 9+ hours and though we were breaking it up into 2 days and making stops along the way, I knew I needed something to keep both boys busy (other than 9 [...]

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Crock Pot Freezer Cooking {Round 3}

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · 6 Comments

The freezer has been empty for a while. I had used up most of the meals during the first trimester of this pregnancy and honestly didn’t have enough energy or motivation to do a big meal prep day to restock the freezer. I’ve been feeling much better now that I’m in my second trimester. I [...]

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Pumpkin & Butternut Stew

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment


2 lbs of cubed stew meat
4 cups cubed butternut squash
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp sage
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp allspice
1/2 s tsp nutmeg
1 c. pureed pumpkin
salt to taste
1 tbsp of [...]

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Chunky-Chili-with-veggies

Chunky Chili With Veggies

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

2.5 lbs Beef Cubed
1 medium onion, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 bell peppers, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 small cans tomato paste
2 cans diced roasted tomatoes with green chilies 14oz
Half jar of spaghetti sauce
8oz mushrooms
½ tbsp. [...]

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Chicken-Curry

Chicken Curry with Cabbage and Peppers

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

1 to 1.5 pounds of boneless chicken, cubed
2 cups of milk (use a dairy free option if needed)
2 tsp curry powder
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 head of cabbage, chopped

Add [...]

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stuffed-peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

5 assorted bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
1 pound of ground Italian hot sausage.
1/2 head of cauliflower, grated or chopped into a rice consistency.
1 small (8 ounce) can of tomato paste.
1 small white onion, medium dice.
5 cloves of garlic, minced.

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Sauerkraut-and-Kielbasa

Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

1 large jar of Sauerkraut
1/2 head of red cabbage
1 – 1 1/2 lbs. Beef Kielbasa, cut into 1 inch slices

Place all ingredients into a gallon zip lock bag, freeze flat. On cooking day, place in slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

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Beef-Stew

Beef Stew

By Jessica On May 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

2.5 lbs beef stew meat (a little more or a little less would work, too)
6 slices bacon
3 T melted butter (or olive oil, if you would prefer)
2-3 shallots, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup baby carrots (or sliced carrots)
1 T herbs [...]

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