Author: traci

  • In 2007, I was introduced to a drink called iced coffee. My sister and I went to Pittsburgh for my paternal grandma’s funeral, and I remember driving 2 different McDonalds to try their iced coffee. It was there I discovered their iced coffee was too sweet for my liking. My favorite place to get iced…

  • Two things I got done this weekend after getting back from vacation. 1st thing:  I bought bulk amounts of chicken and pork.  I’m stocked up with hamburgers currently, so I didn’t need anymore. 2nd thing:  I cleaned out my freezer and made an inventory of what was in the freezer. 3rd thing:  I made ready-to-go…

  • Last week, I cleaned out my corner appliance cabinet. It’s in this weird shape that makes it a good place to store appliances. While cleaning it out, I pulled out my food processor and used it more faithfully. Today I decided to make spaghetti for supper, a family favorite. I made a sauce of fire-roasted…

  • 7 up biscuits

    A few weeks ago, I was introduced to this wonderful blog called Plain Chicken. I found many recipes I want to try. Many of them look delicious. One of the recipes was for 7-up biscuits. I’m always on a search for biscuit or roll recipes. We enjoy having bread with our dinner not daily but…

  • 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 number, though, because of other obligations.  They attended 2 a couple of weeks ago and…

  • 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 One had a list of things he wanted to do for his birthday.  He also…

  • 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 at the local library on Thursday afternoon, and the Imaginative One has an activity at…

  • 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 for us to eat. I had made these before but had lost the recipe. As…

  • 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, black bean salad Tuesday – chicken lemon pasta, salad, garlic bread Wednesday – pork chops,…

  • 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 the house.) Wednesday – Asian chicken legs, rice, veggies Thursday – hamburgers, roasted potatoes, veggies…