Enjoying your weekend?

I certainly am!
My daughter, Emma flew in from Philly on Friday night to surprise me for my birthday. I had absolutely no idea. She and our daughter Alex had been planning it since April. Kurt and Cameron didn’t even know, so they were just as surprised.

Kurt and I were in bed and Alex walked into our bedroom asking if we could look at her thumb. She’d been stung by a scorpion earlier in the day, but was really ok, just a little swelling. I didn’t have my glasses on, but saw a blonde head behind her and knew it was her. Of course, I started crying.

It’s been great spending the time with her. We’ll go out to dinner tonight, I’ll do a live FB video tomorrow, and then we’ll watch the fireworks and have cake!

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It’s always so great to have all os together now that the kids are older and I’m relishing every moment.
In just over a month, Alex (Lexi) will be leaving for Germany for a year, and boy has that come quickly! I’m really hoping to get over and see her. I’ll definitely keep you posted.

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Enjoy the recipes in this week’s Easy Meal Plan Sunday, enjoy your 4th of July celebration and have a great week!

PULLED PORK QUESADILLAS

GRILLED SALMON WITH BROWN BUTTER CITRUS SAUCE

SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS

                                               CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

SUNDAY BRUNCH CASSEROLE

SLOW COOKER GARLIC SESAME CHICKEN

CHICKEN MOZARELLA PASTA

NO-BAKE BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIE DESSERT PIZZA

HEALTHY OPTION

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

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Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 102}

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Are you ready for July?

You guys, there’s only ONE week left of June!!!!
This year is FLY-ING!!!

We’ve had wicked hot temps. here in Phoenix this past week. It was 116 where we live, but it was even a few degrees warmer downtown.
ICK!
Good thing our air conditioner went out last year (on the hottest day of the year, too! THAT was NOT fun. Even the cat was panting!)

I’ve done two of my travel posts, Packing for a Cruise and Panama Canal Cruise Excursions, about the Panama Canal cruise I went on this past March with Princess Cruises. Look for a couple more this week, too!

I hope you have a great week and a great ending to June 2017!

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Enjoy this week’s Easy Meal Plan Sunday!

French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole

Unstuffed Chicken Alfredo Shells

Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella and Pesto Stuffed Chicken

Crispy Coconut Chicken

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

Green Chile Turkey Quesadillas

French Toast Casserole

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Slab Pie

HEALTHY OPTION

Berry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

If this is your first visit to our Easy Meal Plan Sunday, take a look at our previous ones for more great recipes…

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 101}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 102}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 103}

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Happy Father’s Day to all of you known by that name!!

I hope you’re enjoying your day with family and / or friends and enjoy the remainder of what’s left of it.
I made my hubby a special breakfast which will be appearing on the blog soon. It’s Kurt’s favorite and he really liked it, so you can be sure I’ll be making it again.
Now he’s off to play golf, so he’ll be happy even if it is 100+ outside.

I thought I was going to be sharing my cruise posts last week, but we lost internet earlier in the week. I also couldn’t do my live Facebook video because of it either. Now it’s all fixed, new and improved and good to go, so look for me tomorrow!

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Enjoy this week’s Easy Meal Plan Sunday!

JALAPENO POPPER PIZZA

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

ONE PAN PARMESAN PORK CHOPS AND VEGGIES

SESAME ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE

BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS

SAUSAGE PESTO TORTELLINI BAKE

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE GALETTE

LEMON CHEESECAKE

HEALTHY OPTION

LEMON CHICKEN BROCCOLI BOWLS

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Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 101}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 102}

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Welcome to June!

I know this is the second week in June, but I hope it’s turning out to be a great start of the month for you.

I’ve been busy this past week doing some much needed admin. work for the blog, creating new recipes in the kitchen that will be coming to you over the summer and playing with my new phone. haha

I got the new iPhone after being an android lover for years. I must admit that I really do love it and am wondering why I didn’t convert sooner. The camera is unreal, so I’m looking forward to posting lots of pictures on Instagram.

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Enjoy Easy Meal Plan Sunday Week 102!

SAUSAGE SPINACH QUICHE

CHEF’S SALAD

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE NOODLE BOWL

GREEN BEANS, CHICKEN & POTATOES

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

ROASTED GARLIC & ROSEMARY BAKED MEATBALLS

VANILLA CREAM PANCAKES

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

RED WHITE AND BLUE M&M’S COOKIE BARS

SLOW COOKER RASPBERRY HOT FUDGE CAKE

HEALTHY OPTION

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

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Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 100}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 101}

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Welcome to June!

This year is FLYING!!
I seriously just can’t believe how quickly it’s going by. Sometimes the days seem to drag, but when you look at the whole picture, WOW!

I just two and a half months our oldest, Alex (or Lexi as the rest of the family calls her) will be headed off to Germany to be an au pair for a year. She’s recently started a travel blog called A Traveling Veggie about living a plant based diet and her travel adventures. If you have a moment, we’d love for you to check her out! She also did a YouTube video the other day on Tips for Traveling with some great ideas I know we all can use, not just millennials.

I hope you have a great week as we’re headed off in to summer! Look for lots of delicious recipes, my posts about my cruise to the Panama Canal and more travel. It’s going to be a great and busy summer!

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LASAGNA ROLLS WITH MEAT SAUCE

ZESTY TACO PASTA BAKE

ANGEL HAIR PASTA CHICKEN MEATBALLS

REUBEN HOT DOG

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

INSTANT POT {PRESSURE COOKER} HAMBURGER STROGANOFF

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CRUSTLESS QUICHE

AVOCADO TUNA MELT

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FLUFF

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

HEALTHY OPTION

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

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Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 98}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 99}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 100}

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Enjoying your holiday weekend?

I’m taking it easy over here after being sick for the last week – achy, feverish, stuffed up and sneezing.
But after waking up this morning, I do believe I’m on the mend! FINALLY!!

I sure do hope you’re healthy and enjoying a long, relaxing weekend with family and friends.
Also, a HUGE shout out to our heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you and all that you have done on this Memorial Day.

May you all stay safe and have a wonderful holiday!

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Easy as Tamale Pie

Steamed Lemon Herbed Tilapia

Barbecue Frito Chili Pie Burger

Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pasta Bake

DATE NIGHT

–KITCHEN CLOSED–

Taco Pasta

Mashed Potato Egg Casserole

Tips for Grilling a Perfect Steak

Twix Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

HEALTHY OPTION

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

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Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 98}

Easy Meal Plan Sunday {Week 99}

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Nothing much to report here in the land of 365.

It’s been a quiet week, but quiet is good, right?
I hope everyone had a happy Mother’s Day. It was low key here. The four of us played Words with Friends with each other and it became quite competitive. It was a lot of fun.
I didn’t get a ping pong table as I had hoped, so I’ll save my pennies because I still really want one. haha

This week, look for a couple of posts about my cruise to the Panama Canal. It’s a trip that I highly recommend putting on your Bucket List!
Also, there will be a few more delicious recipes.

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Slow Cooker Chicken French Dip Sandwiches

Honey Sesame Crockpot Chicken

Slow Cooker Chili Beer Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

DATE NIGHT

–KITCHEN CLOSED–

Bacon Ranch Grilled Potatoes

Breakfast Parfait

Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

No Bake Banana Layer Cheesecake Dessert

Slow Cooker Lava Cake

HEALTHY OPTION

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

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Happy Mother’s Day!!!

All I’ve learned about being a mother I’ve learned from the women who have gone before me – my mother, my aunts, my grandmothers and countless friends. They have and continue to help make me into the woman and mother I am today. I am forever grateful and very truly blessed.

For all of you whom we call “Mom” in the physical, emotional or spiritual sense, for those who are missing children no longer with you, and for those who are today without their moms,
I send you much love and blessings.
The world is a better place because of you.
Thank you.

I hope you all have a great day and if you are missing someone today be them your child or your mom, I send you great big hugs!

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Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs Green Beans and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pizza Rolls

Taco Braid

DATE NIGHT

–KITCHEN CLOSED–

Chicken Fried Steak Bites with Country Gravy

Snickerdoodle Quick Bread

Lemon Parmesan Chicken

Easy Strawberry Crisp

Double Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Cheesecake

HEALTHY OPTION

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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I hope your May is off to a great start!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, have you started shopping yet?
I’ve asked for a ping pong table, believe it or not.
I’ve wanted one for years. It’s something Kurt and I played when we were in high school because had one at his house growing up. Granted he’s always been much better than me, but sometimes I can make some pretty good shots.

We’ll see.
It will be a pretty big gift to hide. haha

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One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

Cheese Ravioli with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Slow Cooker BBQ Lime Chicken

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

Grilled Chicken Fresco Tacos

Strawberry Cream Bars

Lemon Bundt Cake

HEALTHY OPTION

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

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Here they are!

This week’s great recipes from a bunch of talented bloggers.
Your menu is planned for the week and will help ease your stress.

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AVOCADO SALMON RICE BOWL

SPICY THAI CHICKEN TENDERS

ONE POT BBQ CHICKEN AND RICE

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA

DATE NIGHT

-KITCHEN CLOSED-

CINNAMON PEACH PANCAKES

EASY SPEEDY TACO BAKE

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK BITES WITH COUNTRY GRAVY

NO BAKE EASY CREAMY PEACH CHEESECAKE

FUDGY S’MORES BROWNIES

HEALTHY OPTION

ASIAN STEAK KEBABS

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