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Category: Parenting

  • Lots O’Meat Lasagna

    Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1 onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground oregano 1 teaspoon ground basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

  • Dad! Stop poking me!!! If you want to poke me, get on Facebook! The 12 y.o. whilst unsuccessfully sharing the sofa with her father.

  • Sinfully Sinless Tiramisu {Mormon Style}

    Traditional tiramisu is made with espresso-and-rum-soaked ladyfingers. The mascarpone layer is also usually lightened with silky, fluffy beaten egg whites. The version below, created by my brother and further adapted…

  • Experimental 2-Week Menu Plan

    So from 6/27 – 7/10, I tried a two-week plan since kids are home for summer vacation and I could try to minimize my trips to the store. The idea…

  • On Veggie Tales

    The Mom: Lil C? What’s your favorite vegetable? The 5 y.o.: Larry Boy.

  • Fettuccini with Zucchini and Mushrooms

    Ingredients1/2 lb. mushrooms1/4 c. butter1-1/4 lbs. zucchini, julienned1 lb. fettuccini1 c. heavy cream1/2 c. butter in pieces3/4 c. grated Parmesan2 T. Basil1/3 c. chopped parsley PreparationBoil water with 2 T.…

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Broccoli Cheddar Soupadapted from Sugarcrafter 1/4 cup butter 1/2 chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup flour 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 cups chicken stock (I used bouillon…

  • On Twins

    The 12 y.o.: No. It wasn’t me, Mom. It was my twin. My evil twin. See, when you were giving birth, the epidural knocked you out. So you didn’t know…

  • Am I your favorite child, Mommy? I should be. I make you laugh. I love to snuggle. You’re the best parent to spend time with. And let’s face it, you…

  • No alien invasions yesterday, so I think we’re all good until the next Independence Day. The 12 y.o.

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