by Jamie Jeffers | Mar 23, 2016 | Holidays
Having a delicious Easter brunch buffet menu is a fun way to enjoy the Easter celebration. But you need recipes that you can make ahead of time… because who wants to miss the egg hunt?
Easter is such a joyous time!
It’s one of our family’s favorite days. After our church celebration, we always come home to have a special brunch together.
It used to be that I would spend most of my Easter morning in the kitchen cooking up everyone’s favorite foods. And you know, that tends to flat out suck the fun out of the day for mom.
(Because even if you love to cook like I do…getting a big meal together, especially in a time crunch when everyone is “Huuuuuuungry…is it done yeeeeeet???” is I’m-not-raising-my-voice-you-are kind of stressful.)
But who wants to miss out on the joy of your kids enjoying their Easter treats and hunting for eggs while you slave over a stove?
I needed a way to spend less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up some childhood joy.
So I began my search for foods that were still super yummy…but not so fussy that I had to spend the morning slaving over them.
It took some years for all of the right foods to come together. But now we have what I think is the perfect Easter brunch menu.
The rules for these Easter recipes are simple: the food be easy to make ahead, special for Easter, and (obviously) they must taste delicious!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 3, 2016 | Holidays
You glance over at the calendar and suddenly realize (with dread) that it’s already February and you don’t have any fun Valentine’s Day ideas ready to go. One kid needs Valentine’s cards for school, another needs cupcakes for their party, and you have no clue how to make your spouse feel special.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 20, 2016 | Holidays, Parenting & Household Tips, Recipe
Every year, my brother hosts a football party for “The Big Game”. To make the party more interesting, he likes to hold competitions. Every guest is encouraged to bring an entry and try to win. It’s a lot of fun… not only to find a great recipe to show off, but also to get to eat a variety of other “best recipes”.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 24, 2015 | Holidays
I’d like to wish you and your family and friends a very blessed Christmas!
And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:4-14
Have a peace filled day.
by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 22, 2015 | Holidays
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If you have kids, then you know exactly how many days are left until Christmas. You likely know how many minutes are left! There’s a lot of pressure on Mom to make everything perfect for everyone. Most of us will feel frazzled at least once this week. (I see you laughing…if you’re more like me, it’s going to be many times!)
Here are some last minute reminders for a less stress Christmas. (Notice that I’m not going to promise you stress free since things are bound to pop up!) Check off the list now while there is still time to take care of these things.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 16, 2015 | Holidays
Christmas Eve at my house was always magical. Dad would strike a match and light candles and lanterns around the house. Meanwhile, Mom was busy in the kitchen setting out a feast of snacks and sweets. We were allowed to eat as much as we wanted. What a treat!
Then we’d read Christmas books or watch a favorite Christmas cartoon until we were hustled off to bed in anticipation of the fat man coming down the chimney. “Should be any time now!”
I could name you a handful of the Christmas gifts I received over the years. But the memories of our family’s Christmas traditions shine through clear as a bell.
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