by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 14, 2016 | Recipe
This easy oatmeal breakfast bars recipe will save the day when you need breakfast on the go.
I catch a glimpse of the time as I swat at the obnoxious noise coming from my alarm clock.
That can’t be right…I overslept again?
Quickly I rush around to wake up kids and make sure they have everything they need.
Backpacks. A packed lunch. Clothes for gym class.
Oh, wait. Breakfast.
And that moment is when I’m most thankful that I made a quick batch of easy oatmeal breakfast bars that we can grab on our way out the door.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 24, 2016 | Holidays, Recipe
With so many delicious Thanksgiving pie recipes, how can you choose? All of these will be hits!
Pie is that classic American dessert that just makes you feel at home.
And no self respecting holiday is complete without it!
But sometimes, it’s nice to try a pie that’s a little different.
And I’m convinced that once you see the photos for these mouth watering pies, you won’t be able to collect the recipes fast enough.
Just make sure you save this post to Pinterest, because everyone is gonna want the recipe for themselves.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Aug 24, 2016 | Grocery Tips, Recipe
Learning how to freeze sweet corn is simple when you use this method! Forget about boiling water and peeling tons of silks. This year, take the easy way.
There are lots of reasons to learn how to freeze corn.
Maybe you were blessed with a windfall like us. Or you grew your own great crop. Or maybe you even happened upon an amazing deal at a farm stand or supermarket.
Don’t let it go to waste!
Freezing corn is simple and requires little equipment. Today I’m going to teach you my little “cheater” tricks to freezing corn the easy way.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jun 13, 2016 | Recipe
You need these summer potluck recipes in your life! Keep them on hand and everyone will be begging for the recipe at your next gathering.
Aren’t potlucks great?? It’s such a simple way to entertain guests without spending a fortune. I know I never mind bringing along a dish when my family is invited to a party.
And each time I throw a party, most of my guests will ask what they can bring. I’m not sure if that’s good old midwestern politeness or if it’s just that I have great friends and family.
Either way… it’s a good idea to keep a list of summer potluck recipes on hand. Then you’ll always be ready for that last minute gathering!
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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 3, 2015 | Recipe
It’s 5:00 and, once again, you wish dinner would magically appear.
It’s been a long day, and you don’t feel like making a decision about what to eat (again), let alone standing over a stove for 30 minutes.
Some frozen chicken nuggets would be great. But you feel guilty about serving junk food to the family all the time.
What you really need is a healthy alternative.
What if you had some healthy homemade chicken nuggets at the ready?
Let’s say you spent some time over a more relaxing weekend putting together some frozen chicken nuggets. That way, you have food at the ready.
And you know what’s in it.
This recipe for Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets is so yummy and filling. It’s got simple ingredients, and isn’t complicated to make.
I even put some of them in sandwich bags so the kids can thaw them in the freezer and pack them in a lunch. Yum!
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