Everyday Mom's Meals

05/24/2013 12:00 AM

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Holiday Weekend Dessert

Do you have big plans for this Memorial Day weekend? Do any of them happen to include yummy food? I'm sure many of you are shaking your heads "yes" right now! And maybe some of you also know you still need a tiny bit of inspiration for your menu. Well, I'm here to help with at least one course....dessert!Rather your plans include a backyard barbecue, kick off to the lake season, picnic with the fa

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/22/2013 04:00 AM

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King of Sandwiches

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Two delicious things in the sandwich world have come together to create one perfect, and yummy, union. Arby's and KING'S HAWAIIAN BREAD. Makes your mouth water just reading it, doesn't it? Arby's is excited to announce this new twist on it's beloved Roast Beef sandwich. F

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/22/2013 12:00 AM

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Summer Salad Supper {A Review/Giveaway with Taylor Farms}

I love when I can take a little help from the store, making my life just a little simpler when it comes to meal time. I think busy moms (and dads) everywhere would agree with me, it's okay to take help where we can when it comes to getting good food on the table for our families. And when it comes to convenience foods, one of my favorites are bagged salads. From the simple tossed salad to the

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/20/2013 12:00 AM

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Crock Pot Barbecue

I think we all have guilty pleasures when it comes to food, and I also believe as long as you satisfy them in moderation, they are perfectly healthy and okay to indulge in. Plus, since we all know we have them, I don't think we should ever, ever judge someone else's. That being said, I'm going to share one of mine with you. (Actually I think I've told you this before, but with so many new rea

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/19/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #87

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it agai

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/18/2013 12:54 AM

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Soul Food Saturday #5

Good Morning and Hello Saturday! Is it just me or are the weekends becoming fewer and farther between? LOL The weeks drag on and then we have a tiny break before it's Monday morning again. I guess that just means we need to make the most of the time we have while we have it. So, in that spirit, let's get to whatever yummy thing Bekki is sharing today...Can you believe that summer is just around th

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/18/2013 12:00 AM

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Meal Plan May 19- 24

*New RecipeLinks to Recipes on BlogSundayGrilled SteakBaked Sweet PotatoesOil and Vinegar Slaw*MondayCopycat Cracker Barrel French ToastBaconTuesdayCrock Pot Spaghetti and MeatballsGarlic ToastWednesdayTangy Grilled ChickenCreamy Italian NoodlesSteamed AsparagusThursdaySoft TacosMexican RiceChips/CheeseFridayPulled Pork SandwichesAmish Potato Salad*Corn on the Cob

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/17/2013 12:00 AM

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Channeling My Bree Van De Kamp

It's been about a year now since the ladies of Wisteria Lane said good-bye to us forever. And for those of you out there, who like me, were die-hard Desperate Housewives fans, you probably still miss them! They were great friends, and made us laugh every Sunday night, allowing us to pretend we were having coffee and playing poker right alongside them. For those of you who didn't watch, take it fro

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/16/2013 12:00 AM

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Cutting Board Art {Review of X-Ray Designs}

I love bringing things into my kitchen that are both functional and beautiful. Something pleasing to the eye that I can also get a lot of use out of. After all, I spend so much time in the kitchen, I want pretty things to look at while I'm there! I'm so excited to get the chance to to introduce all of you to something that was also new to me. X-Ray Art, from Radiant Art Studios.Founded in 201

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/15/2013 12:00 AM

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He Loves The Box

The blue one. That says Kraft on it. With the mac and cheese inside of it. And to be honest, I can't say I blame him. Sometimes, I need transported back in time to my childhood and enjoy a classic. No, it's not as good as homemade. No, it's not that great for me. But I can't help myself, sometimes I just gotta have it. Most of the time when I satisfy his craving, or indulge myself, it's as a

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/14/2013 11:00 PM

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It's Not Complete Without Something Sweet

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Private Selection for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Dinner that is. That is actually something a dear loved one, who is no longer with us, used to say. To her, dinner wasn't over until something sweet was served. From cookies, to cakes, to pies...she didn't care, but before she left the dinner table, her sweet tooth's craving needed to

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/14/2013 12:00 AM

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Stylish Napkins {Review of Mia + Finn}

Do you like to bring a little style to your dinner table? Do you love having items that are easily mix and match, making it easier to design a lovely table setting? If so, then let me introduce you to Mia + Finn.Inspired by Victorian decorative elements and antique French linens, Mia + Finn patterns are minimalist yet lively and playful. The lines are easy to mix and match, but pieces are so

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/13/2013 12:00 AM

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We Are Steak People

Yep. That's a fact. As much as my family loves our veggies, we could never be vegetarians. And that's not judging those out there who are, more power to you! It's simply a statement of how much we love, no make that adore, meat!All kinds of meat, from all walks of life. If it comes from a cow, pig, chicken, fish, buffalo, pheasant...I could go on, but I won't, we will eat it! We are most def

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/12/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #86

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it agai

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/11/2013 12:30 AM

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Soul Food Saturday #4

Good Morning! I hope you had a great week and your weekend is off to a good start. And to all the moms out there, a very Happy Mother's Day tomorrow. I hope your day is as special as each and every one of you are! Being a mommy is the biggest pleasure of my life, and I'm so lucky to have this little boy to love and take care of. Bekki is back with something that would be perfect for Mother's

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/11/2013 12:00 AM

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Menu Plan May 12-17

*New RecipeLinks to Recipes on BlogSundayHappy Mother's Day!We will be celebrating at both moms' houses!MondayConey Nachos*Veggies/DipTuesdayCheesy Broccoli Potato Scramble*Sausage LinksToastWednesdayGrilled Ham SteaksCorn on the CobStuffingApplesauceThursdaySouthwest Chopped Salad with Grilled Chili Lime Chicken*Dinner RollsFridayWe will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary!

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/10/2013 12:00 AM

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Chocolate Fiend I'm Not

I know hundreds of women are gasping right now as they read it. But alas, it's true. Now, don't get me wrong, I like chocolate. It's very yummy. But I'm just not one of those "If I were stranded on a desert island, I would have to chocolate" kinda girls. I'm more, give me some pasta and salt kinda island wanderer.I like desserts and sweets as much as the next person, but a lot of times they includ

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/09/2013 12:00 AM

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Vintage Indiana {Indiana Family of Farmers}

Once again, my good friends at Indiana Family of Farmers are happy to be sponsoring Indiana's largest wine festival offering locally crafted wine, Vintage Indiana!Did you know Indiana has 69 wineries? Yes! They produce over 1.25 million gallons of wine each year, and attract over 2 million visitors! And at Vintage, nearly 30 Indiana wineries will be offering samples of over 300 varieties.Details:&

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/08/2013 12:00 AM

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Scorching Not Allowed

There is nothing worse than working on dinner, slaving over a big pot on the stove, only to discover, only moments before serving, the bottom of the pot has scorched, leaving behind that burnt taste throughout your entire masterpiece.When a recipe debuts here on EMM, that usually means, I have just made it for the first time too. And when I make something for the first time, I am totally OCD about

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/07/2013 12:00 PM

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New Cup of Coffee

Are you a coffee drinker? Do you like coffee that is as fresh as it can be? Do you like supporting small business? If the answer to all of these is "yes", than I've got just the thing for you!Coffee on The Porch is the creation of Dan, who in 2007 started roasting his own coffee. What started out as him roasting for family and friends has grown into having customers world wide!When I was the given

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/06/2013 12:00 AM

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He's Starting To

So I've shared the fact that my child is an amazing eater so many times, I'm sure those of you out there struggling at meal time every day are incredibly tired of hearing it. Well, guess what...there are a few things he doesn't really "groove" on. And most of them have the word "salad" in them. No I'm talking about a side or tossed salad. (Although, he did just start to eat those about a yea

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/05/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #85

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it agai

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/04/2013 12:30 AM

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Soul Food Saturday #3

Welcome to another weekend! I hope this week was good to you! It was a beautiful week here in Northern Indiana with sunny skies and temps into the 80's; and it was much appreciated by this warm loving mama!Thanks for joining Bekki in my kitchen today, let's see what she has cooking up for us today!In honor of Cinco De Mayo I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite Mexican food recipes. That fl

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/04/2013 12:00 AM

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Menu Plan May 5- 10

*New RecipeLinks to Recipes on Blog^Recipes being "Re-blogged"SundayHappy Cinco de Mayo!!Beef and Bean TostadasChips and SalsaMondayCampfire Skillet Casserole^Sliced PeachesTuesday (from previous menu)BLTsGreek Pasta SaladCorn on the CobWednesdayGrilled Lemon Thyme Chicken*Parmesan Rice*Marinated CucumbersThursdayHot DogsMac n CheeseButton Mushroom Salad*Friday Crock Pot Pot Roast*Dinner Roll

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/03/2013 08:02 AM

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Just Because I Can't Grow A Tree

I have told ya'll before how much I adore lemon. Lemon flavored anything is pretty much a guaranteed love in my life. From savory to sweet to beverages I am a lemon fanatic. And no other time do my lemon taste buds stand up and demand to be noticed than in the warm spring and summer months.Sure, it tastes just as good in the winter; and still refreshes my appetite like no other flavor can, bu

Everyday Mom's Meals

05/01/2013 12:00 AM

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Too Good Not To Repeat

Today's recipe is yet another one of those that I blogged before most of you were even reading EMM. It also happens to be a recipe that I find myself turning to again and again, especially in the warm months of the year. So you can see why I say it's "too good not to repeat." Chicken on the grill has always been a favorite of mine, all the way back to my childhood. One of the best memories I

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/30/2013 05:00 PM

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Change Your Oil

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Nope, I'm not talking about the 3,000 mile check up on your car. I'm talking about your cooking oil! And with Pompeian’s Time to Change Your Oil campaign, it's never been easier!Thanks to recent scientific findings, the Mediterranean diet has boosted the popularity of olive oil.

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/29/2013 12:00 AM

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My Boys' Favorite

I am never shy about sharing favorites of mine with all of you. Heck, that's why I am here! To bring things I love into your home, and hope maybe you will love them too! But today I'm actually sharing a favorite of my "boys". Something they will both gobble down, rather it's my version or the original.See, this is also a copycat recipe. I've told you before how our favorite Italian restaurant here

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/28/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #84

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it agai

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/27/2013 12:30 AM

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Soul Food Saturday #2

Good Morning, and welcome to the second week for Bekki to be in the EMM kitchen. And this week, she has a super yummy dessert that I know you're just gonna love at first sight...and bite!Dessert, anyone? Now how can you say no to that? This week I decided in honor of my mother’s birthday I would put together 3 of her favorites all in one. I am taking about strawberry shortcake, cheese cake and a p

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/27/2013 12:00 AM

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Meal Plan April 28- May 3

*New RecipeLinks to Recipes on Blog^Recipes being "re-blogged"SundayBLTsRanch Bacon Pasta SaladCorn on the CobMondayGrilled Pork ChopsStuffingWinter SquashApplesauceTuesdayCreamy Chicken Sausage Rice Pilaf*Green BeansWednesdayPhilly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes*Skillet Homefries*Cottage CheeseSliced PearsThursdayGreek SaladsDinner RollsFridayLinguine with Green Olives and Capers^Italian Bread

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/26/2013 12:10 AM

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Spring Break Barbecue

The first week of April was our Spring Break, and I have to admit, I was worried it wouldn't really feel like "spring" at all. Thankfully though, the sun came out, and it warmed up nicely...a couple days very nicely!And by end of that week, with the warm sunshine on my face, the capri pants on my legs, flip flops on my feet and sun staying out until past 7:30 pm, I was ready to barbecue! Plus, my

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04/24/2013 12:00 AM

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Loving My Crock Pot Even More

As I am typing this, I have now been without an oven for almost two weeks! (Now remember, I blog ahead, so hopefully by the time this actually posts, that problem will be a thing of the past. But knowing repair shops, and the time it takes to order parts, and time to install it, etc, I'm not going to hold my breath!)So you can imagine my frustration when I decided to create a recipe based on Stuff

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04/23/2013 09:55 AM

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Happy Birthday, Crayola!

To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction. Right now, they're out on a colorful adventure to spread the news, and you're invited to join the fun!How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and en

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/22/2013 12:00 AM

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Perfect (Asian) Side Dish

When I plan an Asian inspired meal, sometimes the main dish is just the beginning. I want sides that match the "star" of the meal in deliciousness, bite for bite. And sometimes, that is a challenge in itself. Not because I can't find anything to make, but because I find myself making the same things over and over because we enjoy them so much. So when can take something I know we love, like noodle

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/21/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #83

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it agai

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04/20/2013 03:55 PM

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Fun Snacking with Goodies Co.

Have you ever seen a new snack item in the store and thought "Wow, I bet my family would love this." Only to purchase it, take it home and find out...not so much! I've done this too many times to count, and I hate when it happens. Not only is it disappointing, but a huge waste of money. We love trying new things, but I hate throwing money out the window!So what if I were to tell you there is a co

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04/20/2013 12:30 AM

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Soul Food Saturday

Good Morning and welcome to the first edition of Soul Foul Saturday! I am so incredibly excited for this new weekly feature and adventure on EMM. For those of you who didn't see the announcement last week, every Saturday my dear friend Bekki will be in the kitchen with you, creating something delicious!In case you are in new here, let me tell you a little bit about Bekki. She is such a sweetheart,

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04/20/2013 12:00 AM

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Meal Plan April 21-26

*New RecipeLinks to Recipe on Blog^ Recipes being "re-blogged"SundayGrilled SteakPan Roasted Brussels SproutsBaked PotatoesMondayPizza Style Mac n Cheese^Garlic ToastTuesdayCrock Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup*French BreadSliced PeachesWednesdayGrilled Shrimp SkewersParsley Red Potatoes^Sauteed Mushroom*ThursdayBarbecued Pulled Chicken Sliders*Marinated CucumbersBroccoli Slaw*FridayPancakesEggsBacon

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04/19/2013 12:42 AM

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It's Almost Time

Berry season is just around the corner for most of us; and for some of you, maybe it's even closer than it is for me. We usually kick off our Memorial Day weekend with strawberry picking, and then the berry love continues right on through summer. Raspberries, red and black, blueberries....oh we love our berries!I've told you before how raspberry crazy Mr. and Little Everyday are, so during the war

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04/17/2013 12:00 AM

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Copycat Breakfast For Dinner

Breakfast for supper. It's an American institution. Okay, so maybe not, but it's definitely something many families across the country enjoy. When I was growing up, it was always such a huge treat when my dad would make a big breakfast spread for dinner (Yes, it was always dad when it came to eggs and pancakes) and now it's a treat when I make it for my son. Now most of the time when I plan a

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/15/2013 12:00 AM

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Only Two Hours

Like many of you, the Crock Pot recipes I usually cook are the "low and slow", cook all day types of dishes. Let's face it, that's why we love our Crock Pots. But here is a little secret about me. Ninety-nine percent of the time when I plan those meals, they are prepared on days when I'm going to be home all day. Why? Well, I'm a little OCD when it comes to my Crock Pot cooking. See, I am a checke

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/14/2013 12:00 AM

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Church Supper #82

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate you sharing with our foodie family!Please link up your favorite recipes from the week. And remember I wish you God's blessings all week long! " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/13/2013 10:51 AM

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Saturdays on EMM

Over the last year, I have welcomes many guests to my kitchen on Saturdays to share their food and offer my readers new things to try. I have appreciated these bloggers, readers, and fans so much and want to thank each and every one of them who volunteered for the job.But in the life of this blog, I've tried really hard to come up with new ways to entertain you and provide you with delicious dishe

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04/13/2013 12:00 AM

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Meal Plan April 14- 19

*New RecipeLinks to Recipe on BlogSundayGrilled Polish SausageBlack Eyed Pea Pasta Salad*Corn on the CobMondayPene with Homemade MarinaraGarlic BreadTuesdaySoft TacosMexican RiceChips and SalsaWednesday (Recipe leftover from last week)Creamy Mushroom Steak*Mashed Potatoes and GravyButter BeansThursdayHeart of Palms SaladRollsFridayTomato SoupGrilled CheeseFruit Cocktail

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04/12/2013 12:00 AM

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All Things In Moderation

I will be the first person to admit we don't always eat as healthy as we should. We try, we really do. And to be honest, since Alex came along, we try even harder. But I know many people who eat more responsibly than we do; and I'm okay with that. See, I'm a true believer in "all things in moderation." What do I mean? It's simple. I try very hard to make sure we have all of our favorites, whi

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/11/2013 12:00 PM

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April Means Soy

Did you know April is National Soy Foods Month? Yep, it is. So it’s the perfect time to learn about the place for soy in a healthy diet and easy ways to incorporate it into everyday meals. Packed with protein and fiber, soyfoods are a tasty way to reduce calories, saturated fat and maintain a healthy weight. Many soy products, like veggie burgers, cook and thaw faster than traditional

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/10/2013 12:00 AM

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Okay, So Maybe It's A Small Problem

A couple days ago I told you about the recent oven issues at our house. In fact, I included that fact that this dilemma was "no problem" in the title of my last post. Well, guess what...when baked enchiladas are on the menu...it becomes a problem, and a big one, very quickly. Yep, that was me. Never thinking about the fact that I was supposed to be baking our supper, until it was to

Everyday Mom's Meals

04/09/2013 12:00 PM

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Our Day At The Museum

Well, those 10 days went way too fast! Spring Break that is! I know many of you are sharing in our despair that the vacation is over and we are back to school and for some of us, work. I also know that many of you are returning from sunny places and warm beaches, which only makes it harder. But I also know that like us, many of you stayed close to home and spent your Spring Break enjoyin

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04/08/2013 12:00 AM

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No Oven? No problem!

Yep, that's right. This food blogger had the unthinkable happen a couple weeks ago. I turned the oven to bake, set the temp for 350 and 15 minutes when I went back to pop in the baking tray of scones....it was still ice cold. After much inspection Mr. Everyday determined it was probably the ignitor and would indeed need replaced. Well, not only did I not get to bake those scones, but I immedi

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