Elevated Walking Tacos Recipe

This is what I’m calling an “Elevated Walking Tacos” recipe. I’ve made this delicious concoction for many years now and it’s always a big hit.  I was inspired many years ago by the ever popular idea of putting a bean mixture into small personal sized bags of various chips and topping it with cheese, sour cream, etc.. That is what

Easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

This is an easy beef and cheese enchiladas recipe.  To save time you can use a ready made sauce straight from the shelf. Homemade taste better and is better for you, but no judging here, sometimes you need some convience in your life.  These have been a favorite in our home, especially among our boys and their friends.  We rarely

Having Hope in the New Year

Having hope in the New Year?  At the end of every year I seem to have an abundance of thoughts that race through my mind.  It’s usually a mix of memories from the past year, like things that I’m thankful for, things I’ve learned from and resolutions for the next year.  This year seems to be no exception, I have

Free Christmas Coloring Sheets

In leu of the season, here are some free Christmas coloring sheets.  Just click on the image you want and print!  Printables are a great way to help your kiddos get into the spirit of Christmas, as if they needed help.   Whether you need something to go along with a lesson or just a fun activity, coloring sheets are great

Beef and Cheese Lasagna

Here is a delicious beef and cheese lasagna recipe straight from my kitchen.  When I think of comfort food, a delicious lasagna definitely makes the list.  I will admit, it’s not the quickest of meals to pull together.  I find that preparing my sauce ahead of time really helps make this meal possible during a busy week. Lasagna is a

Moving Forward

Well, this year is moving forward and so are we.  It’s been a busy couple of months around here as usual, and as always, the Lord’s grace has been sufficient to get us through.  We have been blessed with wonderful weather here these past few weeks, with the exception of one week where the temperatures were near freezing.  Sometimes you

Melting Crayon Art

Here is a fun and simple melting crayon art project that just about anyone can do.  You only need a few supplies to make a super cool, one of a kind masterpiece.  Supplies: crayons, old or new thick paper or canvas tape blow dryer You’ll also want to prepare a workspace and utilize an apron or an old shirt as

What is Chicken of the Woods?

What is it? What is chicken of the Woods?  Chicken of the Woods is an edible mushroom, a tasty and super nutritious one at that.   These mushrooms are fairly easy to find with their bright orange/yellow colors.  They can be found in the forest growing on the sides of dying or dead trees.  They are usually found in the spring

Way too Fast

“Life it seems goes way too fast. Simple pleasures will make it last.  Slow down and watch a child at play, cherish simplicity along the way.  Reflect upon each day as it’s passed- Simple pleasures will make it last.”  T. J. Mills The above poem has been hanging above my stove now for years.  I often stop for just a