Category Archives: In The Kitchen

Third Thursday Blog Hop: Imperfect Meals

It’s our monthly blog hop day where you get to glean from the insight of other moms who link up to talk about the topic of “no more perfect meals.” I could write a book on this subject…oh wait! I … Continue reading

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Yummy No-Bake Cookies

My 16-year-old comes home from school looking for an after school snack.  I love this recipe because it’s quick, easy, and can be prepared ahead of time.  Not only that, but my mom used to make these for my sisters … Continue reading

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How to Successfully Bake Cut-Out Christmas Cookies With Your Kids

Last Friday afternoon, I got this text from my 16-year-old: Mom, can I have friends over after school to make Christmas cookies? Now that is a big request.  Making cut-out Christmas cookies is a big undertaking…but how could I say … Continue reading

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Teaching Kids Healthy Habits Giveaway

Do you find it challenging to get your kids to eat green food (and no, green M&M’s don’t count!) Raising kids to eat veggies doesn’t have to be full of angry standoffs. A recent study by the Journal of Preventative … Continue reading

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Third Thursday Blog Hop: What’s Your Favorite Fall Recipe?

Once a month, Hearts at Home sponsors a blog hop where you can “hop” around to different mom blogs and glean wisdom from other moms.  Today we’ve asked our moms to share their favorite fall recipe. A favorite fall recipe … Continue reading

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Blog Hop: What’s your favorite summer recipe?

It’s our Hearts at Home Third Thursday Blog Hop!  Today’s topic is a great blog hop topic because we’re sharing our favorite summer recipes! If you receive my post by email, jump over to www.jillsavage.org and click on the links … Continue reading

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Teaching Kids About Nutrition and a Giveaway!

I love it when I discover a new free resource for moms!  At our 2o11 Hearts at Home conference in Colorado, I met a mom who is carrying out her passion to help kids eat healthy. ViviLeDish.com offers FREE, fun, … Continue reading

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What are your Thanksgiving traditions?

Today I have turkey on the brain….lots and lots of turkey.  With 35 people coming to my house for Thanksgiving, I’m knee deep in pumpkin pies, turkey, dressing, and other yummy Thanksgiving treats. We’re doing appetizers for lunch and then … Continue reading

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Taco Stew…MmmmMmmm Good!

I want to share this yummy, easy recipe with you! My friend, Becky, shared it with me a year ago and it’s become a family favorite! Taco Soup/Stew 1 lb browned hamburger 1 small onion chopped (or onion flakes) 1 … Continue reading

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Glorified Brownies…Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Many years ago my friend Kendra shared a very easy brownie recipe with me that has become a family favorite.  I thought I’d share it with you today! Now I LOVE warm brownies out of the over, but I think … Continue reading

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