Month: April 2017

Be the Mommy You Want Her to Remember
Family/Motherhood/Military Life

Be the Mommy You Want Her to Remember

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I just wanted to share something that is on my heart this morning... I dug out my old camera this weekend. Since camera phones are the big thing, I rarely think to use it anymore. But, I was preparing to go on an all day hike and, for safety reasons, wanted to keep my phone… Continue reading Be the Mommy You Want Her to Remember

1,048 Stairs of DOOM…with kids
Hiking

1,048 Stairs of DOOM…with kids

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Koko Crater Railway Hike aka Stairs of Doom If someone challenged you to climb 1,048 steps made out of railway ties in the excruciating heat of Hawaii with no shade, what would be your response?  What if this little excursion required climbing these stairs up to 1208' in elevation? What if I told you this railway which… Continue reading 1,048 Stairs of DOOM…with kids

Recipes

Hearty Beef Stew

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Hearty Beef Stew *Makes one freezer meal Ingredients: 1 pound beef stew cubes 4 carrots, sliced 4 red potatoes, cut into large cubes 1 package dry onion soup mix 2 cans 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (10 oz) package frozen green peas Instructions: Place all ingredients in… Continue reading Hearty Beef Stew

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Pesto Chicken & Green Beans (or Asparagus)

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Pesto Chicken & Green Beans (or asparagus) *Makes one freezer meal Ingredients: 2 Chicken breasts Green beans or asparagus (amount is your preference) Small jar of Pesto Instructions: Put chicken and pesto sauce in a freezer bag. If using green beans you can throw them in the freezer bag before freezing as well. Freeze everything.… Continue reading Pesto Chicken & Green Beans (or Asparagus)

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Salsa Chicken

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Salsa Chicken *makes 2 freezer meals Ingredients: 6-8 chicken breasts 2 15 oz. cans of black beans 1 family size frozen bag of corn 2 cans of diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 jar of salsa 1 packet of taco seasoning 2 cups of cheddar cheese Instructions: Divide everything (except cheese) evenly into two freezer… Continue reading Salsa Chicken

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham *makes 2 freezer meals Ingredients: 12 new potatoes and cut into ¼ inch round slices or a large bag of frozen potatoes 2 cans of cream of your choice 2 cans of water 2 ham steaks, cubed 8 oz cheddar cheese 4 cups of broccoli salt and pepper Instructions: Divide everything… Continue reading Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

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Tex Mex Chicken Casserole

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Tex Mex Chicken Casserole (makes 4 freezer meals) Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 8 cups of cooked rice 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes 2 packs of taco seasoning 2 cans of whole kernel corn, drained 2 cans of black beans (undrained) 1 small can of black olives, drained 6 cups of cheddar cheese,… Continue reading Tex Mex Chicken Casserole