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...]