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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.

My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!

Food Edition: Egg Bites

I love the egg bites you find at places like Starbucks. But the cost far outweighs that love! So when I stumbled across this recipe for Egg Bites on Facebook, I thought I’d give it a try. Though my blender wasn’t big enough, it really worked and tasted great! Can’t wait to try…

New School Year! 2024 – 2025

It’s crazy to think that it’s already a new school year. Feels like just yesterday we were ending last school year. Devin – Junior Nope. Not ready for that one. Can’t believe he’s a Junior this year. Time really does fly. Fast. Braden – 6th Grade They just…

Food Edition: Hashbrown Casserole

We’re always looking for cheap and easy ways to get a good breakfast. Since we’re always on the go and running out the door, this hashbrown casserole is perfect for those crazy mornings…

Food Edition: Chicken Kebabs

We were trying to vary our routine. Chicken is common on our menus. So why not do something a little different? I got some chicken breasts and a variety of vegetables, and even some pineapple! I didn’t have a teriyaki marinade, so I made something similar using a few ingredients I had at home…

Food Edition: Blackberry Jam

So, my mom has a blackberry bush in her yard and uses the plethora of blackberries to create jam. Oh, it is so, so good! You can use it on biscuits, toast, pancakes, and waffles. The possibilities are endless! And the biscuits are homemade, too, from my mother-in-law, Laura Ulmer. She uses Pioneer…

Food Edition: Crockpot Enchilada Casserole

I found a recipe for this online, and let’s say this has become one of our favorites. So much so that I had to double the recipe. We’ve also tried different variations. That’s what I love about it. You can do chicken if that’s what you prefer. Or ground beef or turkey. You…

Food Edition: Country Spare Ribs

Another staple in our household growing up was country spare ribs. It was a hearty meal that really filled you up. And it’s perfect for cool fall or cold winter days…

Food Edition: No-Peek Beef Tips

I’m not a fan of beef stroganoff. Or, I used not to be. Let’s just say this recipe has changed my mind forever. It’s so good! I made a double batch, which wasn’t enough for a family of 5. We devoured it!…

Food Edition: Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

This is a great recipe that I found on Facebook. And it’s so super easy!…