Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

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  • Menu Planning Monday ~ Week of July 9, 2012

    This week is going to be a little different.  Two years ago, the Imaginative One wanted to attend as many Vacation Bible Schools as possible.  This year the Wee One wants to do the same thing.  We are limiting the… Continue reading

  • S’Mores Bars

    The Imaginative One is very laid back.  Hakuna Matata could almost be his theme song.  He’s been like that since he was in utero.  The boys are allowed to pick what they want to do for their birthday.  The Wee… Continue reading

  • Meal planning week of June 25

    This week is busy!  We are going to 2 vacation Bible schools.  One is in the morning, and the other is in the evening.  I also have a meeting at work on Wednesday afternoon, the Wee One has an activity… Continue reading

  • French Toast Mini Muffins

    This weekend we went on a weekend getaway. The hotel we would be staying at didn’t provide a complimentary breakfast. We could have gone to a restaurant for breakfast, but I decided it would be better if I made something… Continue reading

  • Menu Planning ~ Week of June 18

    I haven’t made a meal plan for a while.  I had meal plans, but they were more fluid and subject to change, so I didn’t post them.  This week I have a definite plan in mind. Monday – crockpot enchiladas,… Continue reading

  • Menu Planning – Week of May 21

    Monday – bbq ribs, sour cream and chives pasta, mixed veggie Tuesday – chicken nuggets and french fries, veggies (I’m staying late at work, and I’m letting the Wee One choose dinner.  This is his choice and a rarity at… Continue reading

  • Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    Say that 5 times fast.  Such a tongue-twister of a name for a recipe. I got a chicken from my favorite meat places and cooked it up in the crockpot.  Then it was time for the task of trying to… Continue reading

  • Menu planning week of April 22

    Sunday – dinner at in-laws Monday – pepperoni penne pasta, garlic bread, green beans, salad Tuesday – BBQ chicken sandwich, oven fries, veggie Wednesday – lasagna, garlic bread or rolls, salad Thursday – fish, veggies, baked potato Friday – Chick… Continue reading

  • Menu Planning – Week of April 15

    Sunday – Dinner at in-laws Monday – hamburgers (frozen), fried potatoes, veggies Tuesday – roast (freezer), butter noodles, veggies Wednesday – pizza meatloaf (freezer), mashed potatoes, veggies Thursday – pineapple and ham fried rice Friday – homemade hamburger helper, veggies, Easy… Continue reading

  • Green beans, potatoes, and ham

    I lived with my grandparents, mom, and sister as a teenager. On most nights, we would sit down as a family for dinner. One of the meals my grandma would prepare is green beans, potatoes, and ham in the crockpot.… Continue reading