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Sloppy Joes

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So sorry I haven't been keeping up with the blog... What can I say?  Life intervenes sometimes.  I have been crazy busy with work, the kids, church and school.  That being said... Perhaps I have found a balance (and if not this term is over in two weeks and I will go from 4 classes down to 2).   Now for the Sloppy Joes... I took these to church back in August for a potluck and I think they were a big hit.  I love homemade Sloppy Joes because you can make a mess of them for fairly cheap and feed lots of people.  My girls have gotten spoiled with homemade and won't touch Manwich now for anything (which is what I grew up with).  Thanks goes out to my friend Stacey who pointed out that I could make them better without that nasty can years ago... I have my own recipe down pat now and thought I would share with you. 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef 1 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey   1  Onion, Diced 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced 6 cloves Garlic, Minced 1-½ cup

Cheat Dinner

Well, most of you follow me on facebook so you are aware that I have been out of commission for a week.  For those of you that don't know... I haven't posted because I have been at Children's Hospital with my middle daughter.  She's going to be fine Thank God.  We got home last night and ate pizza for dinner.  Today I'm still exhausted (can't imagine why).  So I'm going with a cheat meal... that means I'm using some canned ingredients and some frozen ingredients to throw together a dinner for my girls.  It takes almost no effort, but it is still yummy. Easy Minestrone Soup 2 cans minestrone soup 3 cans water 2 packets of beef flavor boost (swanson... it's what I have) 2 cans beans 2 cans rotel 2 packets of frozen pre-cooked italian hamburger meat 1 can of mixed veggies 1 can of mushroom pieces 1 bag of small shell noodles Combine all the ingredients except the pasta in a large soup pan.  Add seasonings if you think it needs some.  Br

First Day of School... finally

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So my kiddos went back to school today.  It was two weeks later then normal thanks to construction.  I have always celebrated back to school by making them some home made cookies.  I wasn't sure I would have time today because I had to work for a few hours.  However, I made it... They came out of the oven right after my middle schooler got home.  (So grateful the buses always run late the first few days) These are my girls favorite cookies, and are somewhat healthy... Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 1-¼ cup Butter (2 1/2 Sticks) 1-¼ cup Brown Sugar 1-¼ cup Granulated Sugar 3 whole Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2-½ cups White Whole Wheat Flour  (If you don't know what this is... it's half white, half whole wheat.  You combine them yourself.  It add some nutritional value). 1-¼ teaspoon Baking Powder 1-¼ teaspoon Baking Soda 1-¼ teaspoon Salt 2-½ cups Quick Oats 2-½ cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream