Monthly Archives: January 2012
Homemade Turkey Italian Meatballs
| January 31, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Meats |
I have a busy schedule taxiing my kids to and from therapy two to three days a week. Our therapy times always tend to land around lunch time, and to save money from eating out, I pack non-messy foods that travel easily in the car. Overall, I like to feed my kids healthier meals, and so I came up with this super-good and easy recipe for homemade turkey Italian meatballs. If… more
The Game of Consistency
| January 30, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting I find especially challenging is consistency, but it also is critical to success as a parent. Even… more
Who Needs A Dog When Kids Do The Trick?
| January 29, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Family |
While I was in veterinary school at Michigan State University, I owned a dog. She was no ordinary dog, but the most intelligent dog I ever owned. I named her Brenna, and she was a Black Labrador Retriever I purchased as a puppy from a local breeder who raised bird dogs. When I picked her up, the breeder told me there were two types of Black Labs: those bred for… more
Super-Easy Crock-Pot Cheesy Italian Meatballs
| January 28, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
This is an easy recipe for baked cheesy Italian meatballs. My kids love meatballs in any form, and they love this recipe too. I make my meatballs by hand (Homemade Turkey Meatballs). I have made this recipe previously with frozen meatballs as described below, but it also works for homemade meatballs. If you use freshly-cooked, handmade meatballs, then the cooking time for the recipe below will only be about 3-4… more
I Do It Me-Own Self!
| January 28, 2012 | Posted by Steve under Tenderfoot Tales |
One of my favorite events when I go grocery shopping is to meet a mother with a two- to three-year-old child in the seat of a grocery cart. I will often say “Aren’t you almost three years old?” Little girls usually look to their Moms for comfort, and will snuggle towards them shyly. Their body language says “Should I talk with this strange man?” Moms usually tell them “Well, tell… more
Little Smokies Crock-Pot Honey Barbecue Sausage
| January 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Appetizers, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
These honey barbecue sausage Little Smokies are perfect for the Super Bowl, or for any football or house party for that matter. You will probably become addicted and eat them on most any occasion if you are not careful! I use Beef Lit’l Smokies® from Hillshire Farm. They are quick, easy, and super-good. Ingredients 2 – 13 ounce packages of Beef Lit’l Smokies® Beef Smoked Sausage 2 tablespoons of… more
Crock-Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork
| January 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Meats, Slow Cooker |
Here is a simple recipe for Crock-Pot® barbecue pulled pork. There are many versions I have tried, but this one is more mild and my kids seem to like it the best. Ingredients 4-5 pounds of boneless pork shoulder or butt (I prefer shoulder) 1 /2 cup of apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1 large onion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon of chili powder 1 tablespoon of crushed or minced… more
Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan
| January 24, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Gluten-Free, Meats, Slow Cooker |
This is a relatively easy recipe for Crock-Pot® Chicken Parmesan. The most difficult part of this recipe is breading the chicken and browning it in a skillet. I make it with the gluten-free option I give below. Ingredients About 6 fresh chicken breasts 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 – 45 ounce jar of spagetti sauce 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese 2 cups of shredded mozarella cheese 1… more
My Little American Picker
| January 24, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Sometimes kids have the most annoying habits, but they can be so difficult to correct. Often I find our nearly three-year-old daughter hidden under the table with her index finger inserted as far up her nostril as it will go. The prize, a slimy green booger. Yes, even darling little girls pick their noses. Unfortunately, my daughter thinks booger picking is a second snack. When I tell her to stop,… more
Super-Easy Crock-Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
| January 22, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Meats, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
This is a really good basic recipe for corned beef and cabbage my kids devour. They are not big fans of the cabbage, but they love the carrots and potatoes I also add into the mix. Generally, I get about a 3 pound piece of corned beef from the meat section of the grocery store. It is vacuum-packed and usually contains its own seasoning package. You can use this seasoning… more
Super-Easy Crock-Pot Super Bowl Swedish Meatballs
| January 22, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Appetizers, Dad's Corner, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
This is a super-good Swedish Meatballs Crock-Pot® recipe that is great for any Sunday football game, but especially good during the Super Bowl. For dad’s like me, it is quick and easy. Every little fan and Sunday helper in your house will love them! My wife makes meatballs by hand (Homemade Turkey Meatballs). I have made this recipe previously with frozen meatballs as described below, but it also works for… more
The Inspiration of Tristan
| January 21, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Inspirations |
This past summer, I wrote an inspiration I had about Tristan. I received much positive feedback from it, and so I re-post it here in my blog in edited form to share with those who have not read it. June 5, 2011 – Friday night as I walked with my family on the boardwalk, I was in Heaven as I watched my beautiful children run and laugh. This boardwalk ran… more
Of Mice, Money and Junk Food
| January 20, 2012 | Posted by Steve under Tenderfoot Tales |
I could not wait until the second week in June of each summer. My cousin Billy, who lived in Vallejo, would come to visit us on our farm south of Turlock, California. This particular summer Billy turned eight-years-old, and I had just turned six on Memorial Day. Billy was tall for his age, and I admired him for it. He was bigger, stronger, and could always run faster than I… more
Super-Easy Crock-Pot Vegetarian Chili
| January 19, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Gluten-Free, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes, Vegetarian |
This is a super-easy Crock-Pot® vegetarian chili that is basic, but excellent. Over the years I took what I liked from various chili recipes to create this one my family loves. Although this is a vegetarian chili, if you wanted it with meat, the proper amount would be about one pound of ground beef or turkey. Another ingredient to add additional flavor is to use one envelope of dried onion… more
Scentsy Supports Autism Research and Awareness
| January 17, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Product Reviews |
Two years ago this month, our son was diagnosed with autism. Since then, I constantly seek out new products to aid in his developmental growth as well as support companies who promote research and awareness of autism spectrum disorder. Many companies, and society in general, still do not comprehend the magnitude and urgency associated with the ever-increasing number of children with autism. This will have a huge impact on America… more
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