One pot leftover skillet dinner

This skillet recipe is a great way to use up holiday leftovers. The recipe listed is a Mexican skillet that calls for sausage but it’s just as good with chicken or beef. I made it with some leftover grilled  chicken on Sunday and it may show up on our dinner table later in the week with some turkey. Hint, hint for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Happy Independence Day!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

We’re enjoying our vacation at the lake. Hope you’re enjoying a good day celebrating friends, family and our nation’s birthday!

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Spending the day outside?

Don’t forget these easy DIY recipes to make your time outdoors more enjoyable:

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DIY 2-minute Sunscreen

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Homemade Bug Spray

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Got bites already?

Remedy for Bug Bites – Tea Bags

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day celebrations!

Remember all your blessings and from whom they come.

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“And thus they found the Lord to be with them in all their ways, and to bless their outgoings and incomings, for which let His holy name have the praise forever, to all posterity.”
~
William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation, Chapter XII

Thanksgiving in the City

We normally travel over Thanksgiving. But, this year we are planning on doing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (pictures to follow) so we are staying in the city this year. I’ll be making the chicken and dressing that my “Nanny” always used to make us. So, as I cook this week I’ll be thinking of Maggie and other family far away. Enjoy your families this week and make some good memories.

My great-grandmother, Maggie Lane.

My great-grandmother, Maggie Lane.

Happy Independence Day!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

We’re enjoying our vacation at the lake. Hope you’re enjoying a good day celebrating friends, family and our nation’s birthday!

Washington_Crossing_the_Delaware_by_Emanuel_Leutze,_MMA-NYC,_1851

Spending the day outside?

Don’t forget these easy DIY recipes to make your time outdoors more enjoyable:

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DIY 2-minute Sunscreen

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Homemade Bug Spray

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Got bites already?

Remedy for Bug Bites – Tea Bags

 

I found another new favorite tea blend….

140130_0000I just posted about my favorite herb and tea blends yesterday and I just discovered another one today. Read yesterday’s post and scroll down to the bottom to see my newest favorite blend – Black Raspberry and Lime. Mmmm.

It’s Christmastime!!!

12.22.10 048I’m sure you’ve all realized it by now. It’s Christmas time!!!

Which means I’m winding up for Christmas…. decorating, shopping, crafting, baking, parties, field trips and special activities with the kids, cleaning for family visits, etc. And trying to stay healthy and well during all of it. It’s a busy time for me as I’m sure it is for all of you.

So, winding up to celebrate Christmas means winding down my blog a bit for this season.

But, even while my blog is taking a rest, you can follow me on my Facebook page to keep up what I find around on the internet.

Enjoy the holiday season and your family celebrations, and join me back in January for more weekly blog posts.

Best,
From Maggie’s Family to Yours

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Many blessings from Maggie’s family to yours.
Wishing you a fun day full of family, friends and good memories.

Remember all your blessings and from whom they come.

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“And thus they found the Lord to be with them in all their ways, and to bless their outgoings and incomings, for which let His holy name have the praise forever, to all posterity.”
~
William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation, Chapter XII

Probiotic Chocolate “Pudding”

130831_0000A new favorite for my kids. It’s not actually pudding mind you. But it’s very tasty and makes a great healthy dessert. Simply melt a handful of chocolate chips. (Try Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips if you need to avoid dairy, nuts or soy.) To cool the chocolate down a bit stir in a bit of cream, coconut oil, or almond milk depending on your dietary needs. Then mix in 2-3 heaping spoonfuls of your favorite yogurt. I like plain whole milk yogurt. And just like that you have a yummy mock chocolate pudding that is delicious and full of probiotic goodness. Eat up kids.

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