tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39533463959556236062024-03-05T06:05:29.123-05:00Homegrown BeanesI am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me. ~ John 15:5Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-89214732811124285032013-04-19T09:11:00.000-04:002013-04-19T09:18:17.130-04:00Friday FavoritesHappy Friday everyone!<br />
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I am so happy to start the weekend. I love some down time with my family. We have a few soccer games this weekend and Butter Beane will sing at his Preschool's church Sunday. <br />
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Last weekend was a new experience for me. String Beane, Mr. Homegrown, and I went on a Cub Scout Camporee for the weekend. There was no 'glamping' involved. This was straight up CAMPING. Surprisingly, I had a wonderful time! I had always wanted to try camping but I have been a little nervous to actually do it. This was a great way to start. String Beane was so busy playing with the other cub scouts and doing all the Star Wars themed activities that he was totally occupied all day and totally exhausted at night. I really don't think I have ever seen him any happier than he was at the camporee. <br />
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Cub scout camp was totally different than the Brownie scout camp I went to when I was little. I didn't see any stringing beads or cute arts and crafts projects. There was a lot of Star Wars light sabre fighting and burning holes in leaves with a magnifying glass. Boys are a different breed. <br />
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String Beane as Darth Vader</div>
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Using the newly constructed Marshmallow Shooter to take out a few Androids.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY_Mhm1w1DtkzyLQf98bOCXS82-w8HWmcst96EbQmFVqRMEJqBYo0TUNB1EPa76LbKc3fym3iTbL50ATOqXgNGDr4n7gywjmt7cO1YA7Q2z3LWmKlC-pFc6ZS10JXxEMQW_H7yb5s0Cfz/s1600/100_7174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY_Mhm1w1DtkzyLQf98bOCXS82-w8HWmcst96EbQmFVqRMEJqBYo0TUNB1EPa76LbKc3fym3iTbL50ATOqXgNGDr4n7gywjmt7cO1YA7Q2z3LWmKlC-pFc6ZS10JXxEMQW_H7yb5s0Cfz/s320/100_7174.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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So happy!</div>
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In honor of our new found experience of camping I am going to show you my top five favorite camping finds. These would be fun in the backyard or in the great out of doors.</div>
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This one can easily be made milk free. The lemon flavored Snack Pack puddings are milk free and so are Crescent Rolls. Just skip the whipped cream and you are good to go. </div>
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-12567907756120345382013-04-05T11:15:00.002-04:002013-04-05T11:15:26.796-04:00Friday FavoritesHappy Friday! This weekend concludes our Spring Break :-(. I use the term <em>Spring</em> loosely. It sleeted yesterday...in April...in the South. Whatever. I think the groundhog should be shot. <br />
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We have had fun this week, despite of the disappointing weather. String Beane has participated in a tennis clinic. He has really enjoyed it. I have had a good time watching him play. We will have two soccer games tomorrow and a final tennis clinic followed by a swimming lesson. <br />
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On a different topic, we moved into a new house last summer. It is on a small lake. The dam on the lake broke before we bought the house. So, our lake front home looks more like an unused football field. The dam repair was completed about a month ago and water has slowly, but surely been filling up. I can actually look out the window and see some water out there! Now if it will not sleet in April anymore and water fills up the lake, we will be ready for some summer time fun here. <br />
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Here are my favorite finds for this week.<br />
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<img alt="S'more pizza" height="266" src="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/11/smores-dessert-pizza-main.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976181/smore-dessert-pizza">S'more Pizza</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.momables.com/banana-split-bites-recipe-better-than-fruit-salad/">Banana Split Bites</a><br />
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<a href="http://iwashyoudry.com/2011/09/30/pasta-series-part-2-kung-pao-shrimp-lo-mein/">Shrimp Lo Mein</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3114" height="400" src="http://kitchenmeetsgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chicken-skewers-title.jpg" title="chicken skewers title" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://kitchenmeetsgirl.com/main-dishes/honey-lime-chicken-skewers/">Honey Lime Chicken Skewers</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31582" height="400" src="http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cookiesmores-3.jpg" title="cookiesmores-3" width="331" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/04/chocolate-chip-cookie-peanut-butter-smores-with-the-easiest-vanilla-bean-marshmallows/">Chocolate Chip Cookie S'more</a><br />
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What made the top of your list this week?<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go check it.<br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-85171044022220895052013-03-18T14:04:00.004-04:002013-03-18T14:04:38.314-04:00Menu Plan Monday March 18Happy Monday!<br />
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We did not get around to everything I had planned last week so I am rolling one of the meals over to this week. <br />
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Here is my line up for this week.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
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<a href="http://themeanestmomma.com/2009/06/30/wfmw-tutti-fruity-chicken-kabobs/">Tutti Fruity Chicken Kabobs</a><br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
I am not sure! We have to be at soccer at 5:30 and then scouts. We will not be home until after 8:00. I may get them a happy meal after school!<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
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<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie">Chicken Tamale Pie</a><br />
Salad<br />
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<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/06/02/chicken-gyros/">Chicken Gyros and homemade Pita bread</a><br />
French Fries<br />
Salad<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
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<a href="http://taracooks.com/?p=2352">Irish Skillet Dinner</a><br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
Hamburgers<br />
Baked Beans<br />
<img alt="Fried Pickles" height="400" src="http://photo.foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/103744.jpeg" width="400" /><br />
Fried Pickles<br />
Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing<br />
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I hope you have a great week planned. I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-23997610357614123052013-03-15T13:53:00.000-04:002013-03-15T13:53:09.685-04:00Friday FavoritesHappy Friday!<br />
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It is supposed to be a beautiful weekend! 72 degrees tomorrow. It should make a nice day on the soccer fields. I can't wait to see how my little guys have improved in soccer since last week. They were finally able to practice. Every practice had been canceled due to rain. <br />
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I found lots of favorites on the internet this week. Here are my top 5 favorite <a href="http://pinterest.com/mamiecox/">Pins</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/03/bacon-mushroom-honey-dijon-chicken.html">Bacon mushroom honey Dijon chicken.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/coconut-joy-bites-recipe/1/" title="Coconut Almond Bites Recipe"><img alt="Coconut Almond Bites " class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11226" height="266" src="http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/files/2011/06/6-12-11-Coconut-Joy-Bite-2-500.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2011/06/22/coconut-almond-bites/">Almond Joy bites</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/31122/vegan-caramels.html#"><img alt="" class="zoom photo" height="400" src="http://s2.grouprecipes.com/images/recipes/200/3993299538.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/31122/vegan-caramels.html">Dairy Free Caramels</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.girlichef.com/2012/06/cookie-dough-lovers-cookbook-by-lindsay.html">Cookie Dough Ice Pops</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8555435865_f2357325e8_z.jpg" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/03/14/coconut-cream-pie/">Coconut Cream Pie</a><br />
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Those are my picks. I am linking up with Finding <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Joy in my Kitchen</a>. <br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-74656550807595192782013-03-11T10:29:00.001-04:002013-03-11T10:29:22.627-04:00Menu Plan Monday March 11I am so glad that warmer temperatures have arrived. We had a campfire this weekend and we all loved being outside eating and playing with our friends. I am looking forward to more campfires and maybe an occasional camp out. <br />
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We have the usual busy week ahead. Gymnastics, church, soccer practice, church, soccer games. It is a fun time, but a busy time!<br />
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Here is the line up for this week.<br />
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<a href="http://life-as-a-lofthouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/baked-sweet-and-sour-chicken-with-fried.html">Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken</a><br />
Rice<br />
Edamame<br />
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Waffles<br />
Sausage<br />
Fruit<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19973" height="400" src="http://www.chef-in-training.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0943-1.jpg" title="Smothered Chile Colorado Burritos (CROCK POT)! It doesn't get much easier or delicious than this meal! It is fantastic!" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/08/smothered-chile-colorado-burritos-crock-pot/">Smothered Burritos</a><br />
Salad<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9338" height="400" src="http://realmomkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Oven-Baked-Chicken-Fajitas-21.jpg" title="Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas 2" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/9318/oven-baked-chicken-fajitas/">Oven Chicken Fajitas</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20023" height="400" src="http://www.chef-in-training.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_1152-1.jpg" title="Crock Pot Homemade Refried Beans! Once you try this easy recipe, you will NEVER go back to canned refried beans again!" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.chef-in-training.com/2011/05/moms-homemade-refried-beans/">Crock Pot Refried Beans</a><br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
<a class="thickbox" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-57WUO878D_8/Tf_9ZNYKwDI/AAAAAAABA3M/hmXMYz9EYf0/IMG_3955.JPG" rel="4dfffe644c589" title="Tutti Fruity Kabobs"><img alt="IMG_3955.JPG" class="alignnone" height="338" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-57WUO878D_8/Tf_9ZNYKwDI/AAAAAAABA3M/hmXMYz9EYf0/w450/IMG_3955.JPG" style="padding: 2px;" title="Tutti Fruity Kabobs" width="450" /></a><br />
<a href="http://themeanestmomma.com/2009/06/30/wfmw-tutti-fruity-chicken-kabobs/">Tutti Fruity Chicken Kabobs</a><br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"><img alt="Dutch oven meals" class="galleryImageBorder" height="292" src="http://www.dutchovenmania.com/uploads/6/0/6/2/6062308/411229.jpg?308" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 10px;" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.dutchovenmania.com/other-dutch-oven-meals.html">Dutch Oven Pizza</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.chefjessicabright.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/9224538.jpg"><img alt="campfire cones" class="alignleft wp-image-959" height="330" src="http://www.chefjessicabright.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/9224538.jpg" width="209" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.chefjessicabright.com/campfire-cones.html">Campfire Cones</a><br />
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What do you have planned for this week? I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday.</a><br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-30080685473885686742013-03-08T12:53:00.002-05:002013-03-08T12:53:42.930-05:00Friday FavoritesTGIF! <br />
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We have had a busy week and a have a busy, but fun weekend planned.<br />
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My boys had their first soccer games last week and String Beane had his last basketball game. String Beane played a great game of soccer and it was clear that he had improved from last season. He also scored a goal in his basketball game! He was thrilled. Butter Beane is on a 4 year old soccer team. No one on the team has played soccer before. It was like watching the coaches try to heard cats! Butter Beane did enjoy playing and loved being on the field, but he has a long ways to go to score! <br />
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They each will have a soccer game tomorrow and I can't wait to watch them!<br />
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Here are my top 5 favorite finds for this week.<br />
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<img alt="Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce" border="0" class="aligncenter attachment-fullsize" height="400" src="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cinnamon-sugar-pretzels-with-salted-caramel-dipping-sauce-45.jpg" title="Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/appetizer/homemade-soft-cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-with-salted-caramel-dipping-sauce.html">Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels with warm Salted Caramel</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31168" height="400" src="http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/shrimplettucewraps-2.jpg" title="shrimplettucewraps-2" width="337" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/03/beer-battered-shrimp-lettuce-wraps-with-mango-avocado-salsa/">Beer Battered Shrimp Lettuce Wraps</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10614" height="400" src="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Salted-Caramel-Pecan-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies.jpg" title="Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/12/03/salted-caramel-pecan-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies</a><br />
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<img alt="Mexican Pizza" class="post_image alignnone" height="266" src="http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mexican-pizza-1.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://traderjoesrecipes.net/mexican-pizza-recipe/">Mexican Pizza</a><br />
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<img height="268" jquery182007347007079493278="16" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/bridget350/700%20width/peepssmoresfrontclose.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2012/04/peeps-show-smores-bars.html">Peeps S'mores</a><br />
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What are your favorite finds for this week? I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>.<br />
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<br />Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-39691061321502050752013-03-01T07:09:00.001-05:002013-03-01T07:09:21.341-05:00Friday FavoritesWelcome to the weekend!<br />
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We have a big sports weekend here. My little Butter Beane will play his first soccer game on Saturday! He is so EXCITED. He is number 81. He tells everyone. If you see him, he will tell you he is #81. You should have seen them practice last night. It was so funny. There is nothing like watching a bunch of four year olds try to play soccer....for the first time. It was like herding cats.<br />
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String Beane will also play his first soccer game of the season. He will also play his last basketball game of the season. <br />
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I am tired and excited thinking about all of it.<br />
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Here are my top 5 favorites for this week.<br />
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<img alt="IMG_1353" class="alignnone wp-image-1104" height="400" scale="0" src="http://www.makebakecelebrate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1353-682x1024.jpg" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.com/butterfinger-cupcakes/">Butterfinger Cupcakes</a><br />
This is, by far, my favorite cupcake ever seen on the internet!<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cLymMehy4so/T0A8xJ4FupI/AAAAAAAAGMM/rEc8Y_zjkmk/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cLymMehy4so/T0A8xJ4FupI/AAAAAAAAGMM/rEc8Y_zjkmk/s400/IMG_0774.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.alliescleanplateclub.com/2012/02/pretzel-brownies.html">Pretzel Bottom Brownies</a><br />
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<img height="400" src="http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/layers_of_eli/Cooking/ChocolateSkilletCake/IMG_0117-8.jpg" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://willowbirdbaking.com/2012/04/25/gooey-chocolate-skillet-cake-ice-cream-sundae/">Gooey Chocolate Skillet Cake</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/teeny-tiny-rainbow-cakes-recipe/1/"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8869" height="275" src="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/files/2012/03/2012-03-22-mini-rainbow-cakes11-580w.jpg?eed705" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/03/22/teeny-tiny-rainbow-cakes/">Teeny Tiny Rainbow Cakes</a><br />
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<img alt="Coconut Chicken" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5510900235_14637940b3.jpg" width="264" /><br />
<a href="http://www.seededatthetable.com/2011/03/09/coconut-chicken-with-apricot-sauce/">Coconut Chicken</a><br />
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These are my favorites for this week. What are your favorites?<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. <br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-18272161036623758172013-02-18T20:01:00.003-05:002013-02-18T20:01:48.020-05:00Menu Plan Monday Feb. 18We have a busy and exciting week here. My boys will start soccer practice this week. This will be Butter Beane's first time on a team. He is so excited! He keeps asking when tomorrow is. Bless him.<br />
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String Beane will participate in his very first Pinewood Derby Sunday afternoon. We have worked and worked on our car. It has been a lot of fun. He is ready for Sunday to get here. <br />
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Jelly Beane will cheer everyone on. <br />
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Here is our meal plan for this week.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
Fried Chicken<br />
Sweet Potatoes<br />
Sweet Peas<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
Pancakes<br />
Bacon<br />
Stewed apples<br />
Scrambled eggs<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
<img alt="weight watchers beef and broccoli stir fry recipe" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-481" height="382" src="http://diycozyhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/weight-watchers-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://diycozyhome.com/weight-watchers-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe/">Beef and Broccoli Stir fry</a><br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
Spaghetti<br />
Garlic Bread<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11568 frame-img width_630" height="266" src="http://static.thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/files/2012/03/pineapple.jpg" title="pineapple" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/03/pork-chops-with-pineapple-fried-rice/">Pioneer Woman's Pork Chops</a><br />
Fried Rice<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
<img alt="Chicken Breast With Honey-Balsamic Glaze (WW)" class="photo" data-bind="centerImage: {}" height="400" id="recipePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/5gvN540AjfUvXmH90Ixe8FtFgO3V2d8C0CQOVXkrd8Ab0hQx2ocLbInFPdSM3O5gr7-K_VEkyecHL9558_V2gTaaIQ=s450-c?r=1361235526653" style="margin-top: 0px !important;" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/10752223/chicken-breast-with-honey-balsamic-glaze-ww/">Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts</a><br />
Rice<br />
Broccoli<br />
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I hope you have a great week. I am linking up at <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Go and check out the other menu plans. Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-81217025012569273192013-02-15T08:39:00.000-05:002013-02-15T08:39:08.850-05:00Friday FavoritesHappy Friday! I am so glad to start the weekend. <br />
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Sting Beane has an early dismissal day at school today. Mr. Homegrown is picking him up. Translation: I do not have to wake Jelly Beane up from her nap to pick Sting up at school!!!<br />
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Also, Mr. Homegrown is taking me to Cheesecake Factory tomorrow. Cheesecake Factory is my absolute favorite place to eat. <br />
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Here are some of my favorite things from the internet this week.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1_zX0-qXI5tEJkxb6bpjjGNOfI7-Pr3Xq7OoDiUuZlLkLUsdpZ79n__QMk8hROjtq-1yj1rERGocdiNbBX0x3dS1Trypz4aH6Q_t90Ni1XNB2G3FPiotueuHoAIg78kY2teeHpARPSM/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_11453216="2" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1_zX0-qXI5tEJkxb6bpjjGNOfI7-Pr3Xq7OoDiUuZlLkLUsdpZ79n__QMk8hROjtq-1yj1rERGocdiNbBX0x3dS1Trypz4aH6Q_t90Ni1XNB2G3FPiotueuHoAIg78kY2teeHpARPSM/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://menumusings.blogspot.com/2012/04/baked-chicken-taquitos.html">Homemade Chicken Taquitos</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1482" height="236" src="http://5dinners1hour.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/salisbury1-300x177.jpg" title="salisbury steak" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://5dinners1hour.com/slow-cooked-salisbury-steak/">Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24832" height="400" src="http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/thaisalad-3.jpg" title="thaisalad-3" width="296" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/06/thai-crunch-chicken-salad/">Thai Crunch Chicken Salad</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/candied-popcorn.jpg" title="candied-popcorn.jpg"><img alt="candied-popcorn.jpg" height="400" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/candied-popcorn.jpg" width="247" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/03/17/green-popcorn//">Green Popcorn</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782" height="300" src="http://dreamingallday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fluffernutter-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies-1.jpg" title="Fluffernutter Chocolate Chip Cookies | Dreaming All Day" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://dreamingallday.com/2012/10/28/fluffernutter-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Fluffernutter Chocolate Chip Cookies</a><br />
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These are some of my favorites for this week. What have you pinned? <br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go check her out.<br />
Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-30668751792973840112013-01-11T08:42:00.001-05:002013-01-11T08:42:28.018-05:00Friday Favorites<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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It is Friday, Homie!<br />
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This week has flown by to me. Not sure why. But I will take it!<br />
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I have not have a whole bunch of time to look for some new favorites, but here is what I came up with. <br />
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<img alt="Image for Bang Bang Shrimp" class="primary-image photo" height="400" itemprop="image" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/images.ziplist.com/images/2844839/bb985e4a7b144a79f8e604b85e2df936_large_square.jpg" title="Image for Bang Bang Shrimp" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://fakeginger.ziplist.com/recipes/410997-Bang_Bang_Shrimp">Bang Bang Shrimp</a><br />
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<img alt="Marinate asparagus in Italian dressing for 1.5 hrs then wrap them in bacon and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Bake at 400 for 35 minutes." class="PinImageImg" data-componenttype="MODAL_PIN" height="400" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/218635756880147027_cGdZ4xoy_c.jpg" width="299" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/04/bacon-wrapped-caramelized-sesame-asparagus/">Bacon Wrapped Asparagus</a><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" closure_uid_qzu8zz="2" height="324" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316915025686080290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKrxEGmpTYPVJkUv9M3AZ1_5dpucBxKw2izefqrsbAbmRoRczDVcdH096w1vnhse09jA0uB5SgdepvbqpZXpFa69MvTAgR9FMW8r_S74_5zQbwb-fa1hfQB-j4mi2bGKbXqNb1DsDiHE/s400/IMG_6415_edited.jpg" style="display: block; height: 324px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://elizabethsedibleexperience.blogspot.com/2009/03/in-pickle.html">Fried Pickles</a><br />
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<a href="http://bevcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thaisan8.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-8963];player=img;"><img alt="thaisan8" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-8971" height="400" src="http://bevcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thaisan8-543x800.jpg" width="271" /></a><br />
<a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/01/open-faced-thai-peanut-chicken-sub-sandwiches/">Open Faced Thai Peanut Chicken</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/coconut-crispies-2012-thumb.jpg"><img alt="coconut cookie" class="alignleft photo size-full wp-image-1450" height="400" src="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/coconut-crispies-2012-thumb.jpg" title="Coconut Crispies" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/2012/12/31/coconut-crispies-2/#.UPAWGU4o7IU">Coconut Crispies</a><br />
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That's what I have for this week. What have you pinned?<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>.<br />
Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-43192846632121017882013-01-07T08:33:00.001-05:002013-01-07T08:33:14.297-05:00Menu Plan Monday Jan. 7We have a busy week in the Beane house this week. Everyone is back in full swing from Christmas break. No rest for the weary here! We have gymnastics, cub scouts, basketball practice, basketball game, school meetings, and bible study. Whew! <br />
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As usual, we are trying some new recipes this week. Here is the plan.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J8J_WOsCzcytmL78WCCAvRl85ktFtZBY2vZfBukNHlDjhtQvZfRbvFJxcT7c1vfJpFaX5waAeN73yc5CmvY8qOqBZcMGMiYfpZCMAxKrT3zF94IK13Z8eNJVqMgZq9YREut0PQjF7iY/s1600/DSC_2575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J8J_WOsCzcytmL78WCCAvRl85ktFtZBY2vZfBukNHlDjhtQvZfRbvFJxcT7c1vfJpFaX5waAeN73yc5CmvY8qOqBZcMGMiYfpZCMAxKrT3zF94IK13Z8eNJVqMgZq9YREut0PQjF7iY/s400/DSC_2575.JPG" width="267" /></a><br />
<a href="http://elizabethbryant.blogspot.com/2010/05/korean-beef.html">Korean Beef</a> <br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
<img alt="Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe" class="rec-image rec-shadow hero-image marb10 photo" height="400" id="imgPhoto" itemprop="image" src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/250x250/00/54/14/541493.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" title="Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-meatloaf/detail.aspx">Meatloaf</a><br />
Mashed potatoes<br />
Sweet peas<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
<img alt="coconutlimechicken" class="attachment-single-thumb wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coconutlimechicken1.jpeg" width="265" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/2012/04/02/lime-and-coconut-chicken/">Lime and Coconut Chicken</a><br />
Rice<br />
Broccoli<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9338" height="400" src="http://realmomkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Oven-Baked-Chicken-Fajitas-21.jpg" title="Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas 2" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/9318/oven-baked-chicken-fajitas/">Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas</a><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-689" height="320" src="http://i2.wp.com/foodfolksandfun.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_3535-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150" title="IMG_3535" width="320" /><br />
<a href="http://foodfolksandfun.net/2012/09/mexican-rice/">Mexican Rice</a><br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
<img alt="Stuffed Pork Chops with Grits" height="437" src="http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/stuffed_pork_chops_with_grits-291x437.jpg" width="291" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/stuffed_pork_chops_with_grits/">Stuffed Pork Chops</a><br />
Sweet Potatoes<br />
Broccoli<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
Pizza<br />
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What is on your menu plan this week? I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Click and check out what everyone else is eating.<br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-5859262655751460722013-01-04T13:11:00.000-05:002013-01-04T13:11:33.267-05:00Friday FavoritesIt's finally Friday, Internet Peeps!<br />
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We have a big weekend planned. String Beane will have his first basketball game Saturday morning. We are all pretty excited for him. To say that we are not very athletic would be an understatement. But, we try hard...sometimes. String Beane has been pretty determined in basketball this season. He started doing push ups two weeks ago because he said he wanted to score his own basket and not the kind where his coach helps "pop" the ball in the net. (String Beane can shoot the basketball to the bottom of the net, but that is about as high as it goes.) Miracle of miracles happened last night. He came home from practice and said that he had scored two goals! I looked at Mr. Homegrown for verification. It was true! Two goals! String Beane went to bed on cloud nine. I am so hopeful that he has a good game tomorrow. <br />
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Here are my top 5 favorite finds for this week.<br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8342000422_f021cc2065_z.jpg" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/">Gooey Butter Cake</a><br />
I am making this for dinner tonight. It looks good!<br />
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<img alt="Oreo Cookie Bark | cookiesandcups.com" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_6062-copy.jpg" width="293" /><br />
<a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/oreo-cookie-bark/">Oreo Cookie Bark</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Molasses-Bars-thumb.jpg"><img alt="molasses bars" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1392" height="400" src="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Molasses-Bars-thumb.jpg" title="Molasses Bars " width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/2012/12/10/molasses-bars/#.UOcYgU4o7IU">Molasses Bars</a><br />
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<img alt="Chocolate chunk coconut ice cream" height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7177473223_2fa836aa7a_b.jpg" width="300" /><br />
<a href="http://www.ohladycakes.com/2012/06/chocolate-chunk-coconut-ice-cream.html">Chocolate Chunk Coconut Ice Cream</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MndAoo1gSzQ_1s9qkpUn9qo3BsfdwhJqECWmvqenvzEtM4W-X_uqT_qTPjeefw9COBSP9jbAjBsVi3ZcaS_kG79YDOd0TeidJJNRgp6_-XeNiXwmhop0ZFkd8fqHhc6XaABXX-zqivY/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_n3b5k5="2" fba="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MndAoo1gSzQ_1s9qkpUn9qo3BsfdwhJqECWmvqenvzEtM4W-X_uqT_qTPjeefw9COBSP9jbAjBsVi3ZcaS_kG79YDOd0TeidJJNRgp6_-XeNiXwmhop0ZFkd8fqHhc6XaABXX-zqivY/s400/017.JPG" width="399" /></a><br />
<a href="http://confectionsofadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/2012/06/cherry-limeade-sugar-cookies.html">Cherry Lime Aid Sugar Cookies</a><br />
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Well, I clearly have sweets on the brain. I blame New Year's resolutions. <br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go check her out!<br />
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<br />Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-12809453340844660442012-12-31T00:50:00.001-05:002012-12-31T00:50:58.575-05:00Menu Plan Monday December 31This is the week that we ring in a new year! I always feel super organized and ramped up to start a new exercise plan and diet. My house is super clean and running on a schedule....for about a week. Then I slowly get back into my typical groove. <br />
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I think that this year my resolutions will be a little less optimistic than in years past. No point setting my self up for failure! I am certainly not going to make any resolutions about not eating certain foods. That is a sure fire way to gorge on whatever I am trying to cut out.<br />
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All normal food here. Here is the first plan of the new year!<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<img alt="Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe" class="rec-image rec-shadow hero-image marb10 photo" height="400" id="imgPhoto" itemprop="image" src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/250x250/00/19/32/193211.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" title="Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/detail.aspx">Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup</a><br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
Ham<br />
Black eye peas<br />
Cornbread<br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzpfNAn7_5tmGWC9TdQ34aTPZh4i8zWZmb-w-ew4VJ2gM3UO3pddT68vJ8U_39NxIDFXKNFRCdjxoUqQqC5dK_Zf8hbNPm-xa3FEm2zKRt1Fy7kB2xcfvjtmdNbhTPA411vDgoJdJb3L-/s1600/100_2008bb+sloppy+bite+close+up+text.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_thdi6u="2" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzpfNAn7_5tmGWC9TdQ34aTPZh4i8zWZmb-w-ew4VJ2gM3UO3pddT68vJ8U_39NxIDFXKNFRCdjxoUqQqC5dK_Zf8hbNPm-xa3FEm2zKRt1Fy7kB2xcfvjtmdNbhTPA411vDgoJdJb3L-/s400/100_2008bb+sloppy+bite+close+up+text.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://curryandcomfort.blogspot.com/2012/02/sloppy-joe-bread-bowls-aka-neat-joes.html">Sloppy Joe</a><br />
French Fries<br />
Corn<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img alt="coconutlimechicken" class="attachment-single-thumb wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coconutlimechicken1.jpeg" title="coconutlimechicken" width="265" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/2012/04/02/lime-and-coconut-chicken/">Lime and Coconut Chicken</a><br />
Rice<br />
Edammame<br />
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Pizza<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
<img alt="Stuffed Pork Chops with Grits" height="400" src="http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/stuffed_pork_chops_with_grits-291x437.jpg" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/stuffed_pork_chops_with_grits/">Pork Chops Stuffed with Sausage Dressing</a><br />
Sweet Potatoes<br />
Broccoli<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Go check out all of the meal plans. Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-78935762205464684202012-12-28T13:12:00.003-05:002012-12-28T13:12:54.129-05:00Friday FavoritesHappy Weekend Peeps!<br />
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We have become a bunch of lazy slobs around here. The littles are sleeping until 8:00, playing games in their PJ's until lunch and then, maybe, getting dressed. It has been so much fun! I dread the lunch box packing, homework, waking up early school rut that will begin again soon enough.<br />
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Anyway, they have been playing so nicely, I have had some extra time on Pinterest. Here are my top 5 favorites for this week.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J8J_WOsCzcytmL78WCCAvRl85ktFtZBY2vZfBukNHlDjhtQvZfRbvFJxcT7c1vfJpFaX5waAeN73yc5CmvY8qOqBZcMGMiYfpZCMAxKrT3zF94IK13Z8eNJVqMgZq9YREut0PQjF7iY/s1600/DSC_2575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J8J_WOsCzcytmL78WCCAvRl85ktFtZBY2vZfBukNHlDjhtQvZfRbvFJxcT7c1vfJpFaX5waAeN73yc5CmvY8qOqBZcMGMiYfpZCMAxKrT3zF94IK13Z8eNJVqMgZq9YREut0PQjF7iY/s400/DSC_2575.JPG" width="267" /></a><br />
<a href="http://elizabethbryant.blogspot.com/2010/05/korean-beef.html">Korean Beef</a><br />
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<a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=59689">Honey Garlic Pork Chops</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9338" height="400" src="http://realmomkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Oven-Baked-Chicken-Fajitas-21.jpg" title="Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas 2" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/9318/oven-baked-chicken-fajitas/">Oven Chicken Fajitas</a><br />
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<img alt="Pie Crust Dessert Nachos" class="photo" height="225" id="maincontentarea_0_middlecolumn_0_BeautyShotImage" itemprop="image" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/gmi-digital-library/6daca4e7-a81d-4b5f-bb45-b035833ae0f8.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pie-crust-dessert-nachos/7c0d8ac0-1b7e-4050-b7eb-32931e16a496/?WT.dcsvid=MjA5ODg5ODIyNwS2&rvrin=D7CE5DAA-53B1-4EFF-9A16-8BB6E418605A&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_PB_PB_2012_03_13&nicreatID2=Newsletter_PB_PB_2012_03_13">Pie Crust Nachos</a><br />
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<img alt="S'Mores Casserole 1/2c. mini choc chips marshmallows graham crackers 1 1/4 stick butter chocolate cake mix 5 oz box chocolate Jello(Cook) 1c. milk Preheat oven 350. spray 13x9 baking dish. Mix Jello& ONE c. milk,& pour into dish. Half graham crackers, & place on top of Jello mix side by side close. Layer with chocolate chips.Pour cake mix on top. Drop butter by tablespoon onto the cakemix. Bake 25 mins. Top with rows of marshmallows, bake 10mins & enjoy!!" class="PinImageImg" data-componenttype="MODAL_PIN" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/256283035015078182_GfFx6PVV_c.jpg" width="299" /><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/216806169531771638/">S'Mores Casserole</a><br />
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What did you pin this week?<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go by and check out what has caught the eyes of others.Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-87147535932917539322012-12-21T07:47:00.000-05:002012-12-21T07:47:09.964-05:00Friday FavoritesWelcome home Friday!<br />
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This is our first full day of Christmas vacation. String Beane got out of school at noon yesterday. Everyone was up and at 'em at 6:30 this morning! Typical. <br />
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All the little Beanes are so excited about Christmas. Butter Beane and String Beane keep asking how many more days and Jelly Beane goes around the house looking for our Elf. I am getting excited too! I think this will be the year that Christmas morning will be so fun. <br />
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Here are my top 5 favorites for this week. <br />
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<img alt="Pinned Image" height="400" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/15621929927014430_L1wMQcy5_c.jpg" width="267" /><br />
<a href="http://www.onceuponaplate1.com/2010/12/appetizer-spoons-crispy-ravioli-with.html">Crispy Ravioli and Marinara Sauce</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.onceuponachef.com/images/various/6a0115721bb963970b0133f2c889e5970b-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Black bean salad 1" class="photo asset asset-image at-xid-6a0115721bb963970b0133f2c889e5970b " src="http://www.onceuponachef.com/images/various/6a0115721bb963970b0133f2c889e5970b-450wi.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.onceuponachef.com/2010/08/black-bean-salad-with-corn-red-peppers-avocado-lime-cilantro-vinaigrette.html#more">Cowboy Black Bean Salsa</a><br />
This would be so good with some Tortilla Chips!<br />
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<img alt="coconutlimechicken" class="attachment-single-thumb wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/coconutlimechicken1.jpeg" title="coconutlimechicken" width="265" /><br />
<a href="http://www.pinnedbydani.com/2012/04/02/lime-and-coconut-chicken/">Lime Coconut chicken</a><br />
This looks delicious! I will be trying this out very soon.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomIB9revm5dum9bnJcxjBPqCGo1fesEHQBUvGMKMxsoA0ka0AjP2YzRZjq2Fu9tuWe9x9Q-R81u7fFWwH6oIK3H4HT3wgH6dysChMxhX1PTqIpyCfFVVZqKn7G_P-j4hOfjYjYVkY21OB/s400/bananacoffee.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor;" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/2012/04/banana-streusel-coffee-cake-with-salted-caramel-glaze/">Banana Streusel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce</a><br />
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<img alt="Pinned Image" height="400" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/215258057159096453_6AklS2fj_c.jpg" width="264" /><br />
<a href="http://tidymom.net/2011/gingerbread-cupcakes/">Gingerbread Cupcakes</a><br />
My String Beane would love these!<br />
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I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! <br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go check her out.<br />
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<br />Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-9678657628640348312012-12-14T08:44:00.001-05:002012-12-14T08:44:18.150-05:00Friday FavoritesGood Morning! It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around here. The little Beanes are counting the days and finding the elf. Jelly Beane is opening presents and I am rewrapping presents and saying "no, no". <br />
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It is so much fun with all the excitement. I am getting more excited by the day myself.<br />
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Any way, here are my top 5 picks for this week. I hope you have found some good things too.<br />
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<img alt="020111snowpancake_rect540" height="400" src="http://g-ec2.apartmenttherapy.com/2189894/020111snowpancake_rect540.jpg" width="334" /><br />
<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-pickmeups-for-dreary-winter-138188">Snowman Breakfast</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNos5sji-io_JuOqW0wPD8yE42ZgOffpULhLisfqfIRwGQ2EqWey5ctFq8mJZ6xIkdw7drJ-bwbgjW86qlMzKmHf6ZAfGo7AJJAqefCyLW_bU-VeNKbt3drfwY-SPibWNnuLBj7ECIqIE/s1600/1-029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_7lzacw="2" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNos5sji-io_JuOqW0wPD8yE42ZgOffpULhLisfqfIRwGQ2EqWey5ctFq8mJZ6xIkdw7drJ-bwbgjW86qlMzKmHf6ZAfGo7AJJAqefCyLW_bU-VeNKbt3drfwY-SPibWNnuLBj7ECIqIE/s400/1-029.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://joyouslydomestic.blogspot.com/2012/09/ultimate-overnight-cinnamon-rolls.html">Overnight Cinnamon Rolls</a><br />
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<img alt="Praline Pecans" height="400" src="http://img4-3.southernliving.timeinc.net/i/2005/12/top-recipes-december-2005/praline-pecans-l.jpg?400:400" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-candy-recipes-00417000080223/page14.html">Praline Pecans</a><br />
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<img class="photo-img" data-userid="null" height="266" jquery171009299528195574152="115" src="http://food.sndimg.com/img/recipes/32/08/40/large/picKsUATU.jpg?iecachebust=1355491844816" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/award-winning-bears-in-a-bubble-bath-mini-treats-320840">Bears in a Bubble Bath</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx72-hvhYy760oeYOsR33gcZAkr-MB_AcGJX8cF39ebY4DIpqGek084TJlSEAlxRsgk_VsbhAgiruk1eGxOKKE3Vak48PPTaePgYRX6YbNjita1bB5D1Pf9bDxyGD5HFNE1cB7ovBlovE/s1600/Sesame006-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_2ixi8c="4" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx72-hvhYy760oeYOsR33gcZAkr-MB_AcGJX8cF39ebY4DIpqGek084TJlSEAlxRsgk_VsbhAgiruk1eGxOKKE3Vak48PPTaePgYRX6YbNjita1bB5D1Pf9bDxyGD5HFNE1cB7ovBlovE/s400/Sesame006-1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.grumpyshoneybunch.com/2010/04/are-you-seeing-pattern-here-lately.html">Honey Sesame Chicken</a><br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go and check out what some other folks have pinned.<br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-88260974196074573332012-12-09T23:07:00.002-05:002012-12-10T19:43:11.970-05:00 Menu Plan Monday December 10Happy Monday everyone! I hope you are off to a great start. We are getting more and more excited about Christmas here. Butter Beane keeps asking if it is Christmas today! I love the excitement. I can't wait until Christmas morning to watch them. <br />
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I am trying two new recipes this week. Monday and Tuesday are the guinea pigs. The rest of the week are tried and true favorites! <br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XtPmWOk8NBWn62omO3_G8XyxvOFHayi3mU7vUDxbv0JJtz5IadWt065MzhKYwxovoM1lyk-exCy2J3DspiMjHiZEh3FhMrseEPCtqNZ0duxjC7IKhZWcOzz5jOCgFUWVK5KeITXp6_I/s1600/IMG_1060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_cnbf7u="5" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XtPmWOk8NBWn62omO3_G8XyxvOFHayi3mU7vUDxbv0JJtz5IadWt065MzhKYwxovoM1lyk-exCy2J3DspiMjHiZEh3FhMrseEPCtqNZ0duxjC7IKhZWcOzz5jOCgFUWVK5KeITXp6_I/s400/IMG_1060.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.snackinginthekitchen.com/2010/05/mothers-day-2010-brunch.html">Spinach, sausage and egg muffins</a><br />
Grits<br />
Oranges<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
<a href="http://danellemphotography.smugmug.com/Food/Chicken/Balsamic-Glazed-Pork-Loin/1197493568_riCju-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" l6="true" src="http://danellemphotography.smugmug.com/Food/Chicken/Balsamic-Glazed-Pork-Loin/1197493568_riCju-L.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2010/02/brown-sugar-and-balsamic-glazed-pork.html#.UMVcHU4o7mQ">Brown Sugar and Balsamic Pork Roast</a><br />
Rice<br />
Broccoli<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
Hot dogs<br />
French Fries<br />
Oranges<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img border="0" class="photo" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OFpCCX-zBts/TUcE0qE5NgI/AAAAAAAAN34/HCdAgckFkpM/s400/Bacon+Wrapped+Chicken+Breasts+with+Spicy+Brown+Sugar+Glaze.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2009/10/spicy-sweet-bacon-chicken-breasts.html">Spicy Sweet Bacon Chicken Breast</a><br />
Rice<br />
Green Beans<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
Pizza<br />
family movie and game night!<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
Church covered dish supper and the little Beanes will be in the Christmas Pageant! <br />
I will take <a href="http://homegrownbeanes.blogspot.com/2012/06/sausage-rolls.html">Sausage Rolls</a>.<br />
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I hope you have a great week! I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Go and check out all of the menu plans.<br />
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<br />Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-72014250946387281122012-12-07T08:18:00.004-05:002012-12-07T08:18:55.441-05:00Friday FavoritesHello Fridizzle! I am so glad to see you! <br />
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We are in full swing Christmas mode here at the Beane house. Our Elf on the shelf showed up this morning. All 3 little Beanes were up at 6:15 trying to find her. Note to self: Next year do not tell them that the elf will be somewhere in the house when they wake up. Lesson learned.<br />
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Here are some of my favorites from around the web this week. What are your favorites?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqslc2spDE0VZq42CQHUezEJjGTwbC0LC9PKzKTFTGN7bekNS0tq98YamDOB96HduRsvPlZiaplgv5fofn7FTWT58PTH2SgaaN58UWZz1wcanYmOCa6qwjND_jfHP9dI09frGqiPn-MF4/s1600/easy+almond+joy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqslc2spDE0VZq42CQHUezEJjGTwbC0LC9PKzKTFTGN7bekNS0tq98YamDOB96HduRsvPlZiaplgv5fofn7FTWT58PTH2SgaaN58UWZz1wcanYmOCa6qwjND_jfHP9dI09frGqiPn-MF4/s400/easy+almond+joy.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/08/easy-almond-joy-cookies.html">Almond Joy Cookies</a><br />
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<img alt="studio" border="0" height="425" src="http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-12/43697391.jpg" title="studio" width="300" /><br />
<a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/la-fo-breakfastrec20b-2008aug20,0,757783.story">Maple Bacon Biscuits</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="212" src="http://bunsinmyoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cinnamon-roll-recipe.jpg" title="Cinnamon Roll #recipe with Browned Butter Icing by bunsinmyoven.com" width="320" /><br />
<a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/12/06/christmas-breakfast-ideas/">Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAG7V1NmDVKLM_fRnxGfIcOJOExMME0FK3-rpvd3FZHp_EfNvaxI1TOOoOPBt3Q8u0F81GNw5JeVZWm5Yeft8MwPIafwRvW4CakxS9Xu2dQ7oqCDej2mEsPlfz_fKJGp_2hLiUPTIkmMk/s1600/_DSC0064+550+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Low Fat Baked General Tso Chicken" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAG7V1NmDVKLM_fRnxGfIcOJOExMME0FK3-rpvd3FZHp_EfNvaxI1TOOoOPBt3Q8u0F81GNw5JeVZWm5Yeft8MwPIafwRvW4CakxS9Xu2dQ7oqCDej2mEsPlfz_fKJGp_2hLiUPTIkmMk/s400/_DSC0064+550+2.jpg" title="Low Fat Baked General Tso Chicken" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nlrockrecipes.com/2009/03/this-sweet-and-spicey-chicken-is-one-of.html">Low Fat General Tso Chicken</a><br />
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<img alt="Crispy Edamame Recipe" class="rec-image rec-shadow hero-image marb10 photo" height="400" id="imgPhoto" itemprop="image" src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/userphotos/250x250/00/05/81/58132.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 250px; width: 250px;" title="Crispy Edamame Recipe" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/crispy-edamame/detail.aspx">Crispy Edamame</a> <br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen.</a><br />
<br />Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-42733286564574177502012-12-02T21:09:00.003-05:002012-12-02T21:09:44.981-05:00Menu Plan MondayWe have a lot going on this week. So the menu is going to be short and sweet. Hopefully, I will not need to go to the grocery store!<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
Turkey Pot Pie<br />
Broccoli <br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
Out to eat for String Beane's birthday! He has picked Chinese!<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8246" height="265" src="http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Goulash-1.jpg" title="Goulash 1" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://carpeseason.com/new-mama-meals-homemade-goulash/">Goulash</a><br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="267" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4980765031_ee3193a4a9.jpg" title="WIG" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/09/14/waffles-of-insane-greatness/">Waffles of Insane Greatness</a><br />
Bacon<br />
Fruit<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
Pizza night!<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
We will be going to my brother's Christmas party....so that and some leftovers should work out for us.<br />
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Have a great week. I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday.</a><br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-75051032302675714682012-11-30T09:10:00.002-05:002012-11-30T09:10:50.809-05:00Friday Favorites<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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Happy Friday! I am so excited about this weekend. Some family is coming to start off the Christmas celebrations. My little Beanes will get their picture made with Santa tomorrow morning. Our tree is up and our house is looking more and more like Christmas. <br />
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I have missed posting Friday Favorites! My laptop has been replaced and I can post again. <br />
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Here are my top 5 favorites for this week.<br />
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<img alt="Brazilian Shrimp Soup" height="400" id="featured_image" itemprop="image" src="http://foodandwine.com/images/sys/brazilian-soup-qfs-r.jpg" width="320" /><br />
<a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/brazilian-shrimp-soup">Brazilian Shrimp Soup</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PPJJqNImDJGG4I0PQQQiDiNjD4BZIDvzWj795A4v8u1J2wClFyN6f3A4UXo_67mxDsk63Tr_u4ytAfn3vbbSa7-6eIGhI018va_agt-XRfq9GaLJThLhrPUlZeZmbMRnBjhH8swWSFU/s1600/IMG_7776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_7ixn5q="3" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PPJJqNImDJGG4I0PQQQiDiNjD4BZIDvzWj795A4v8u1J2wClFyN6f3A4UXo_67mxDsk63Tr_u4ytAfn3vbbSa7-6eIGhI018va_agt-XRfq9GaLJThLhrPUlZeZmbMRnBjhH8swWSFU/s400/IMG_7776.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/homemade-yum-yum-sauce.html">Homemade Yum Yum Sauce</a><br />
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<img height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6565230265_2b52712e1b_d.jpg" width="300" /><br />
<a href="http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2011/12/smiling-sugar-snowman-cupcakes-plus.html">Snowman Cupcakes</a><br />
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<img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-4479 aligncenter" height="400" scale="0" src="http://wenderly.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/last-oreo-cookie-shot-with-ribbon.jpg" title="last-oreo-cookie-shot-with-ribbon" width="266" /><br />
<a href="http://asouthernfairytale.com/2011/09/15/chocolate-peppermint-crunch-cookies/">Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies</a><br />
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<img alt="Marshmallow Coconut milk icecream" class="PinImageImg" data-componenttype="MODAL_PIN" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/114278909265588165_ybUj5FJW_b.jpg" style="height: 265px;" width="289" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/08/toasted-marshmallow-coconut-milk-ice-cream/">Marshmallow Coconut milk Ice Cream</a><br />
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That is my top five picks for this week! What are your top picks? I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmyktchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen.</a> Go check it out.<br />
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Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-6270403478764007592012-11-26T22:31:00.002-05:002012-11-26T22:31:13.800-05:00Menu Plan Monday November 26I am back! My old laptop died a few weeks ago. There was no hope in fixing it. It was too old to put much repair money into it. <br />
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Thanks to Black Friday, I got a new one! I am so happy to be able to post again. <br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and is now happily remixing the leftovers into something new. We are!<br />
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Here is the plan for this week.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-1943" height="225" src="http://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/turkey-rolls1-6.jpg" title="turkey rolls1-6" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.jocooks.com/healthy-eating/turkey-and-mushroom-rolls/">Turkey and Mushroom Egg rolls</a><br />
Stuffed mushrooms (I used leftover sausage and cornbread dressing and filled button mushrooms)<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
Cub scout Teacher appreciation banquet.<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
Turkey and Dumplings<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
Pizza using <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-dough-iii/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=pizza%20dough&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe">this</a> crust.<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
Turkey Pot Pie<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
Family get together at our house. We will eat <br />
Turkey<br />
<img border="0" class="photo" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQqC9eU3JRHdMsI36rvZHl45Y02uqWAqpFE46Fh9_V-DwE1-UCKrVDzG8voq564kR7BZIZHZ0BTiZdHPAGfaXPaZGanzmgNY2ecU34JR2VmKAe-6p-VV6gfNqbvswVCYMIkHDHBstuPU/s400/Marinated+Vegetable+Salad.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2012/04/marinated-vegetable-salad.html#more">Marinated Vegetable Salad</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14z9ByqovZGjB3Pu1LK1fLsBNDOWYwes7HcTGt0wGNmRfZr9FT4oLC3S91M3doD4KppeIE8zRth7ndzVGdx3E5U1aKSLVFKJKS9FUFYXlCcin4A3NfkEEPu1y9M2EFDK1zw21GT5An-qm/s1600/dirty-brown-rice-with-shrimp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_jgnays="2" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14z9ByqovZGjB3Pu1LK1fLsBNDOWYwes7HcTGt0wGNmRfZr9FT4oLC3S91M3doD4KppeIE8zRth7ndzVGdx3E5U1aKSLVFKJKS9FUFYXlCcin4A3NfkEEPu1y9M2EFDK1zw21GT5An-qm/s400/dirty-brown-rice-with-shrimp.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/dirty-brown-rice-with-shrimp.html">Not So Dirty Rice</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookincanuck/5156388292/" title="Twice-Baked Sweet Potato (Yam) Recipe with Chipotle Pecan Streusel by CookinCanuck, on Flickr"><img alt="Twice-Baked Sweet Potato (Yam) Recipe with Chipotle Pecan Streusel" height="400" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1313/5156388292_5b3ab1bdd4.jpg" width="266" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/2010/11/twice-baked-sweet-potato-yam-recipe/">Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes</a><br />
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7-Up Biscuits<br />
and...<br />
Coconut Cake<br />
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That should get us through the weekend just fine.<br />
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I hope you are having a great week and have a yummy menu planned. I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Go check out all of the delicious menu ideas.<br />
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<u></u>Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-26098357745665818782012-11-05T08:51:00.001-05:002012-11-05T08:53:22.060-05:00Menu Plan Monday November 5Happy Monday to everyone. I am kind of excited about this week.<br />
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We have no school or preschool Tuesday. Yea! My String Beane will be going to his first lock in Friday night. I can't wait to hear how much fun he had and what he did <i>all</i> night with his cub scout friends.<br />
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With Thanksgiving looming over my head and a few family get togethers and a birthday party in the next few weeks, I am planning some easy and cheap menus for this month.<br />
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Here is the plan for this week.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<img alt="Post image for Chicken Tamale Pie" class="post_image aligncenter frame" height="400" src="http://dagzhsfg97k4.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shadowslifted.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie">Chicken Tamale Pie</a> (I have not gotten around to this yet, but tonight is the night!)<br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
Ham Steak<br />
Boiled Potatoes<br />
Green Beans<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
Pizza using <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-dough-iii/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=pizza%20dough&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe">this</a> dough.<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
<img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOLji_4lq5L3fi4YLOiSaOmrwt2ynDiWN2IPhFay-aZ-CvO-jeI27xHvx9D-sXkGIWNWzHp7YRZXnXLNC-hYBTM49GrzaY2iuQ-CHTFyi8eWje23RFW91Lw_V_GiWWPh304v1bQymkEIL/s400/100_4042.JPG" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://homegrownbeanes.blogspot.com/2011/09/homemade-english-muffins.html">Homemade English Muffins </a><br />
Grits<br />
Bacon<br />
Scrambled Eggs<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
*Kitchen is Closed*<br />
My big boys will be at a lock-in.<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
Hot Dogs<br />
French Fries<br />
Slaw<br />
Chili<br />
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I hope you all have a great week! I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>.Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-21585935384191474672012-11-03T17:04:00.002-04:002012-11-03T17:04:22.587-04:00Cinnamon Muffins ~ milk free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think that I have mentioned here before that I hate to cook breakfast. H.A.T.E. I love breakfast food and my family loves to eat breakfast for supper every now and again. I just hate to mess up the kitchen so early in the day. <br />
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So I am always trying to figure out what to feed my people before school that I don't really have to cook that morning. Enter muffins! You can whip them up any ole time of day and they will be right there waiting for you in the morning. <br />
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I saw <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/gooey-cinnamon-muffins/">this</a> recipe for cinnamon muffins at <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/gooey-cinnamon-muffins/">Cookies and Cups</a>. (I love all of Shelly's recipes and her stories are so funny!) I tweaked it up to take out all of the milk and got these yummy muffins.<br />
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Here is the recipe for you.<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u><br />
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Topping:
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients">1/3 cup old fashioned oats
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup all purpose flour
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients">3 Tbsp softened Flieshmann's unsalted margarine - milk free</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 tsp cinnamon</li>
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<ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list"><div class="ingredient-label" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6">
Filling:
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients">3 Tbsp softened Flieshmann's unsalted margarine - milk free
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup light brown sugar
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" itemprop="ingredients">3 tsp cinnamon
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" itemprop="ingredients">5 tsp water
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</ul>
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Muffin:
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-12" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup Flieshmann's unsalted margarine, melted - milk free</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-13" itemprop="ingredients">3/4 cup soy milk
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-14" itemprop="ingredients">2 large eggs
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-15" itemprop="ingredients">1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-16" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup old fashioned oats
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-17" itemprop="ingredients">2 Tbsp cornstarch
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-18" itemprop="ingredients">3/4 cup granulated sugar
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-19" itemprop="ingredients">1 tbsp baking powder
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-20" itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp salt
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-21" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 tsp ground nutmeg </li>
</ul>
<ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list"><div class="ingredient-label" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-23">
Glaze *optional
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-24" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup powdered sugar
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-26" itemprop="ingredients">2 Tbsp soy milk</li>
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<u>Directions</u><br />
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat oven to 400°
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Line muffin tin with cupcake liners, or spray with cooking spray.
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Topping:
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix all ingredients together with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
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Filling:
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix all ingredients together until consistency is similar to a loose frosting or pudding. Set aside.
</li>
<div class="instruction-label" id="zlrecipe-instruction-6">
Muffins:
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In
a large bowl whisk together margarine, soy milk and eggs. In another bowl
combine flour, oats, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until just combined.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-9" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Using
half the batter, fill each muffin tin with 2 Tbsp batter. Then drop 2
tsp of filling into each tin. Finish, by dropping another 2 Tbsp of
batter on top. Depending on the size of the muffin tin, you may get
more than 12 muffins.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-10" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Now sprinkle your topping evenly on the muffins (about 1 tbsp on each).
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-11" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake 20-25 minutes until centers are set.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-12" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cool on wire rack.
</li>
<div class="instruction-label" id="zlrecipe-instruction-13">
Glaze:
</div>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-14" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Combine
butter, sugar and milk, stirring until there are no lumps, adding more
powdered sugar or milk until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle on
muffins when ready to serve.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-15" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Drizzle with glaze when ready to serve.</li>
</ol>
I hope you enjoy these as much as we did. They were awfully good and tasted so much like coffee cake. It made it very nice to wake up this morning with these muffins waiting on me. No mess in the kitchen!<br />
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I am linking up with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com/">Allergy Free Wednesday</a> and these other <a href="http://www.homegrownbeanes.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html">Awesome Parties</a>.Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-58159636404298983602012-11-02T08:57:00.000-04:002012-11-02T08:57:44.770-04:00Friday FavoritesWho is glad that Halloween is over? Me! <br />
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All the excitement that leads up to actually going trick-or-treating and then the sugar high that seems to last for 36 hours straight is enough to kill me. <br />
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We started a new tradition in our house this year for Halloween. The "Switch Witch" visited us this year. My oldest son is allergic to milk so about half the candy we get trick-or-treating contains milk. So every year after we get all the candy, we sort it out into what is safe for him and what has milk in it. So basically, all the candy bars go in to my pile. This year we took all the candy that contained milk and left it out for the "Switch Witch". While we were sleeping she took all the milk candy and switched it for some toys for the little Beanes. It was a huge hit! They all loved it. The "Switch Witch" is a great idea for your food allergic children. <br />
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Here are my top 5 picks for this week:<br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3678" height="400" src="http://thedomesticrebel.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/0141.jpg?w=640&h=956" title="014" width="267" /><br />
<a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2012/10/29/sugar-cookie-covered-oreos/">Sugar Cookie covered Oreos </a><br />
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28969" height="265" src="http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/salmon-2-2.jpg" title="salmon-2-2" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/11/pan-crisped-salmon-with-light-dijon-cream-and-garlic-butter-breadcrumbs/">Pan Crisped Salmon with Light Dijon Cream Sauce </a><br />
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<img alt="" src="http://lifewithmel.com/storage/SwedishMeatballs4resized.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331308726233" /><br />
<a href="http://lifewithmel.com/cookingwithmel/2012/3/9/swedish-meatballs-w-creamy-gravy.html">Swedish Meatballs with Gravy </a><br />
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<img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmJpmN9OK6J8GYYg8mGvGT_QK9F76ViIU5mPc58l3WKNKs0qgN2gi06FgvSCEmiTAIKi5x_whfcQ2mcX4oKHh_UMUsnYqmViHil1p1dpXuyZj-TmziNtKlO7C7m_t-3LmMhljvi8sK48R/s400/IMG_5201.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://www.sweettreatsmore.com/2012/03/oatmeal-butterscotch-bars-with-brown.html">Oatmeal Butterscotch Bars with Brown Sugar Glaze </a><br />
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<img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8l4TNPKRY5j_33dCZudxQ5rdDbLv1SUxXtzf5zk8quBB8seKD-NJhYPcP8_mROmcdSTSqFNIt03z2BSuVbTnRk_jeMlUUdgoKEU9JH4F5xjfI3vgY8HYyVtqngupwqpgUv-r2g_gPXc_B/s400/Peanut-Butter-Logs-3.jpg" width="265" /><br />
<a href="http://sugarandspice-celeste.blogspot.com/2011/12/peanut-butter-logs-family-favorite.html">Peanut Butter Logs </a><br />
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That is what looks good to me this week. I am linking up with <a href="http://www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/">Finding Joy in my Kitchen</a>. Go check her out.Mamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076302981360255494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953346395955623606.post-53710543929227717142012-10-28T23:08:00.003-04:002012-10-28T23:08:40.581-04:00Menu Plan Monday October 29 Welcome home Monday! Whatever.<br />
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I was hoping that this would be an easy week since I was noticing that several of our weekly activities are cancelled for this week. Then it occurred to me that it was Halloween week. Yikes!<br />
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I do get sort of excited about Halloween. My boys are dressing up as Vampires and my daughter will be the cutest ghost ever. I can't wait to see them all dressed up.<br />
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So anyway, here is my plan for this week...what there is of it.<br />
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<u>Monday</u><br />
<img alt="Post image for Chicken Tamale Pie" class="post_image aligncenter frame" height="400" src="http://dagzhsfg97k4.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shadowslifted.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie">Chicken Tamale Pie </a><br />
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<u>Tuesday</u><br />
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3106" height="270" src="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/garlicky-shrimp-bake.jpg" title="garlicky-shrimp-bake" width="400" /> <br />
<a href="http://gimmesomeoven.com/garlicky-baked-shrimp/">Garlicky Baked Shrimp</a><br />
Broccoli<br />
Rice<br />
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<u>Wednesday</u><br />
Halloween Party at a friend's house!<br />
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<u>Thursday</u><br />
End of season Soccer party at Chick fil A!<br />
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<u>Friday</u><br />
<img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LYRwFbtxvKJGEtUDa7FeyCeVRhPqW737kw__Pts9jEBRW20I2SbOpgb7CU_Jd3C8mzulyi21TnDq7AURJedNo1isyer4662r7mcAoeMNmuJlF7Sqo_s1h6AtCeiNoOsA65OKmVZWtsA9/s400/100_5867.JPG" width="400" /><br />
Pizza using <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-dough-iii/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=pizza%20dough&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe">this crust</a>.<br />
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<u>Weekend</u><br />
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<img alt="late-winter-picnic-10" border="0" height="400" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4440409734_723ce440df_o.jpg" width="286" /><br />
<a href="http://www.sophistimom.com/chicken-hand-pies/">Chicken Hand Pies </a><br />
I never got around to these last week so they have rolled to this week.<br />
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Well, that is my week. I am linking up with <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">Menu Plan Monday</a>. Go by and check it.<br />
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