So, if you actually clicked on this post, welcome! I assume you are probably here because 1.) to see if this post actually has rattlesnake in it, and/or 2.) this sounds so gross, is she for real!?!? Well, to ease all your minds NO rattlesnakes were harmed in the making of this pasta. :) That … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
This post contains my affiliate links. Thanks for your support! My fireman's diet is still in full swing over here. I am so proud he is sticking with it and he has already dropped over 5 pounds! It is kind of funny that I am posting this recipe because to be honest I have never really liked … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Simple Chicken and Pork Marinade
This morning my husband came home from work and said that at his fire station they are all doing a diet bet, on all three shifts, in honor of the new year. They are having a contest until March 1 to see who can lose the most body fat. I personally am not usually one to make resolutions, because to … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ New Years Eve Party at Home
We are totally stay at home type New Years Eve people. We love not having to drive anywhere and we just have fun making our own memories and traditions at home. Being the holiday lover that I am, this does not by any means mean that we ignore the night! Some years my fireman is working so it is … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station~ Blessings From Our Family to Yours
This post contains my affiliate links. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and New Year! Every year we love getting our family pictures taken for Christmas cards, and also to have yearly updated pictures of the kids and family. We have been using the same photographer for the … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station~ What’s it Like Being A Fireman’s Wife?
Sometimes I'm asked questions about being a fireman's wife. Things like, "what's his schedule like, or how do you do it...especially with 4 kids....and you homeschool too??" My Fireman and I have been married for 14 years, and on January 1st he will have been with the fire department for 10 years. … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Fire Station Red Chili with Cilantro Lime Rice
I am a little late getting my Friday post up but better late than never! Yesterday my oldest boy turned 4 so we spent the day celebrating him, and today was just a busy school day. So here we are! I have a simple easy recipe for today. Good ol' Fire Station Red Chili! Start with a 4-5 … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station~ Casual Outfit
This post contains my affiliate links. I thought for this weeks Friday at the Fire Station that I would well, be at the fire station! We took Wednesday off of school this week so we could have an extra long break for Thanksgiving. My husband was working so we thought we would pay him a visit! … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ Operation Christmas Child!
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]