Lego Tips For Organizing #1

March 29, 2013 by 5 Comments
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If you are a parent you know that Lego's are both a joy and a nightmare! The joy is in the fact that the kids take lots of time in the assembly of these creations, plus they get to be creative. I know my kids have made entire villages out of theirs. Now the nightmare, stepping on them- OUCH! Okay, all kidding aside the nightmare of when they have one these creations fall apart or take them apart, then want to put them back together again. Last year was big Lego year for my kids and they received … [Read more...]

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How to Bake Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

February 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
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  My kids love potatoes, but I find myself never having just enough time to get them cooked. Then I discovered that you can make them in the slow cooker. I thought it was brilliant! My husband watched me get these ready and he couldn't believe that could taste so good being cooked in this way. The potatoes come out perfect. This is also a great Summertime trick so you won't have to turn the oven on. Here is how you do it: Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes: Recipes serves … [Read more...]

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The Kids School Work Organizer

January 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
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My latest home improvement that has received much attention is my school work organizer. I don't know about your kids, but mine come home with loads of paperwork. They both also get homework for the week coming home on Mondays. I have had a pile of papers on my kitchen counter for the last few years now because of it. My big organizing issue is piles. I make piles. I need to get rid of the piles because they don't work for me. I tried a stacked tray system, but it just sat on my desk in the … [Read more...]

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Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples for the Crockpot

January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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I have to admit that I am not a meat eater and neither is my little guy, But my husband and oldest son do enjoy it. I purchased a package of Bratwurst links on sale and had no idea what to do with them except I knew there should be sauerkraut involved! After poking around on a few sites I threw together this slow cooker combo from a few different recipes. I loved the sauerkraut, but my son and husband said they weren't sure about the apples. I liked the sweet taste that the apples added. You can … [Read more...]

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Crockpot Moroccan Chicken

January 17, 2013 by 16 Comments
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I'm trying a new recipe today, but dug up this photo of this yummy Moroccan Chicken that my family loved. Okay, I thought it was good but my husband and kids devoured it! ( Well, that is until my youngest went vegetarian-LOL!) Anyway, This yummy dish is perfect for this time of year. I consider it healthy comfort food, plus it brings me back to the time I spent in Morocco. ( Yes, it was only one day, but at least I get to say I've been to Africa!) Honestly, I was surprised that my children loved … [Read more...]

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