In honor of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) national collection week I thought I would change things up a little. OCC has their national collection week going on right now and ends on the 21st! So there is still time to pack a shoe box and drop it at one of the drop off locations if you have not … [Read more...]
The Fall Tree
About 4 or 5 years ago we started a new tradition. As a family we were walking into Hobby Lobby in early November and they had a beautiful tree in the entry way that was decorated not with ornaments, but with beautiful fall decorations. We all stopped to admire it and my husband said, "we have to … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Chicken Salad
Along with Taco Salad, this is another really popular lunch made in my husband's department. This recipe is perfect when you are at the store mid to late morning and can pick up one of those ready made chickens. I love making this when the chicken is still slightly warm. My fireman shared this … [Read more...]
The Holiday Basket ~ Thanksgiving
This post contains affiliate links. I have always loved making the holidays special and a BIG DEAL for the kids. From the time when my oldest was little we enjoyed collecting things like books, toys, decorations, clothes , or preparing food to go with the current holiday. Still to this day … [Read more...]
Turkey Trivia
This post contains affiliate links. A few years back, when I was pregnant with my 3rd, I thought it would be fun to have some sort of game or trivia questions at our Thanksgiving table. So I came up with Turkey Trivia! This has been a fun addition to our table ever since! So I … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Braised Chicken
I love when my husband comes home and tells me about a great meal he had at the station. I love that HE will probably be the one making it and I don't have to cook that night! I remember the day he was going to make this for us. He bought everything at the store, chicken was thawing in the … [Read more...]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Every October and November I look forward to roasting pumpkin seeds. Whether you still have some seeds hanging around from pumpkin carving, or with pumpkin pie making coming up this month, these seeds are so yummy that my kids, and my husband and I, just devour them right up! For these I … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ What We Wore to Disney
A few weeks ago our family took a trip to Disneyland, and yes, we are that family that wore matching Disney shirts! So what does this have to do with Friday at the Fire Station?? Well, when you are married to a fire fighter whenever we see a fire station it sort of draws us in. It could be … [Read more...]
Fall Room Spray
This post contains affiliate links. I have always been a fan of scented candles, especially the 3-wick candles from a certain store. I love how wonderful they make my house smell and being able to purchase the scents to match whatever time of year it is. I still love the way those candles smell, … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Taco Salad
Welcome to Friday at the fire station! I thought it would be fun on Fridays, as much as I can, to post about something that has anything to do with well, the fire station! It may be a recipe, fun fact, or just a few pictures. I hope you will want to check it out! Today I thought I would start … [Read more...]
Felt Pumpkins With Faces
I have always loved putting out fun holiday activities and books etc. for the kids during the month of the next coming holiday. Years ago I made these felt pumpkins for the girls when my oldest was in kindergarten and my youngest was two. Wow how time flies! The other day I realized that I was … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes With Homemade Syrup
As soon as October rolls around I love anything fall or pumpkin. I think I am just craving the cooler weather and season change after the long hot summer, like maybe the 90's instead of the 100's, ha! So maybe we don't get the cooler weather in AZ yet....but I can pretend by decorating for fall … [Read more...]