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Sunday Suppers Apr 8, 2015

Garlic Cheddar Chicken Dinner

Feel like you have run out of ideas when it comes to making chicken for dinner? Say cheese! My sister Kathie has provided another simple, yet delicious dinner that the whole family should love: Garlic Cheddar Chicken Dinner. Toss a salad with some Italian dressing and slice up a fresh, warm loaf of

Sunday Suppers Apr 1, 2015

A Sunday Supper for the Whole Family

Ladies, as we head into spring and summer, I’m sure our recipe books could use some revamping! I am excited because the fatherhood program within the organization that I work for shared some really easy and yummy recipes for dad to make with the kids, and I thought you might enjoy them too. From gro

Encouragement Mar 30, 2015

A Noble Woman Saving Women

Keisha, the Director of Created Women, is my third nomination for the She Is Noble contest. I love how Merriam-Webster defines being noble – it is having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire, such as honesty, generosity or courage. It’s Keisha’s courage that makes her noble

Sunday Suppers Mar 25, 2015

The Perfect Company Dinner: Schwag

This past weekend I spent with a dear friend. On her farm. A real farm with goats and pigs and cows—oh my! And babies—lots of babies. I really wanted to hold them all, but the moms got mad at me. Don’t they know I am a mom and crave little warm fuzzies? It was so fun. Becky is amazing and thinks not

Sunday Suppers Mar 18, 2015

Steak Fajitas Dinner

Picture yourself wrapped in a colorful blanket leaning up against a cactus. (Wait! On second thought, the cactus part is not the best idea.) The tumbleweed is rolling by. And you are wondering what you can rustle up for dinner by the campfire (or grill). Feeling like Southwestern fare yet? If so, tr

Encouragement Mar 13, 2015

Worth Far More than Rubies: Marlene Nikolich

Have you ever known somebody so delightful, so precious, so kind, so loving that just the image of their face brings you a pang of joy? That is a noble woman. That is a woman who has loved well, served well, lived well. I want to be that kind of woman. To think that the image of my face might give s

Sunday Suppers Mar 11, 2015

Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast for dinner! Enough said. Mom on a Mission’s Jackie Brown is sharing her amazing Breakfast Casserole recipe which is perfect for those cooks who like to be creative (or a little daring) with their ingredients. And what serves as a better “side dish” than Starbucks Low-Fat Blueberry Muffins?

Sunday Suppers Mar 4, 2015

Homemade Pasta For Kids

What is it about kids and dough? It’s just so fun to play with and to eat. My daughter, Emily, got in trouble at the age 5 for eating the Play Dough at school. Probably my fault as I am a big fan of eating cookie dough and my kids are too. Poor Emily, she assumed all dough was edible. My sister Kath

Encouragement Mar 3, 2015

A Noble Woman

Super exciting update: My friend Pat Layton has been chosen as a candidate for the She is Noble contest. And I am thrilled. Praying she gets the $10,000 for her ministry. Congrats Pat! Just last week a friend sent me a preview for a new movie called Noble. The movie tells the story of a passionate a

Sunday Suppers Feb 26, 2015

Korean Beef and Rice Dinner

Jackie Brown, from Mom on a Mission, has provided two distinct dishes for us to enjoy: Bulgogi Korean Beef and No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. So enjoy a little tasty…and a little tangy. Conversation Starters 1. What do you think will be the best thing about getting older? 2. Do y

Encouragement Feb 25, 2015

Are You So Overwhelmed You Can’t Move?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Kind of stuck? Like you just can’t move? I rolled to a stop last year. My list of responsibilities had accumulated so much weight that no matter how hard I pushed to keep it all going, I was losing momentum. I felt so…heavy. And so I had to stop–not everything. I have a

Sunday Suppers Feb 18, 2015

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Dinner

Spaghetti and meatballs. Are you visualizing a little Italian restaurant with red and white checkered tablecloths? A flickering candle in an old bottle with colored wax dripping down the side? Or do you picture Lady and The Tramp? Either way, we have a fabulous Meatballs with Tomato Sauce recipe for

Sunday Suppers Feb 11, 2015

Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup Dinner

So it is a weeknight, the air is crisp and you are…exhausted. Jackie Brown from Mom on a Mission has a simple, yet hearty dinner for you and your family. Her Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup can be prepped in advance and waiting for you at the end of a long day. It is all over, but the mashing…of the po

Sunday Suppers Feb 4, 2015

Pan Fried Pork Chops Dinner

My sister, Kathie, has shared another one of her fabulous recipes with us: Pan Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. But the pièce de résistance in this dinner is the dessert: Say, “Hello Dollies!” Imagine a buttery, graham cracker foundation layered with not one, but two, kinds of chips: chocolate chip

Sunday Suppers Jan 28, 2015

Simple Super Bowl Appetizers

So what is the most well-known, unofficial holiday in America? Super Bowl Sunday! That’s right. It’s that time again. And do I have some great appetizers for you…and your family and friends. If the game is a little dull (and we hope not!), add a “pop” to the evening with this Jalapeno Popper Dip. An

Sunday Suppers Jan 14, 2015

Healthy Lasagna Dinner

Mmm… Lasagna. But wait, it’s healthy too! A little zucchini is included. And, of course, my favorite part: three kinds of cheese. Add a tossed salad on the side and you are good to go! A Healthy Lasagna Dinner – Mangiare! Main Dish Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

Sunday Suppers Jan 7, 2015

Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner

Does your outdoor thermometer have icicles hanging on it? Or are you just ready for a little taste of the tropics in January? Either way, we have a recipe with that island feel for the whole family. Try our coconut-coated, Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted V

Sunday Suppers Dec 31, 2014

Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Dinner

So you are ready for dinner, but you are feeling a little Italian…and a little Mexican? No need to worry. Jackie Brown, from Mom on a Mission, joins the best of both worlds — Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti. Spinach bites provide a yummy and different side dish. And the Peppermint Cookies add a re

Sunday Suppers Dec 24, 2014

The Best Christmas Leftover Recipes

Tomorrow is the day after Christmas. And you will have either leftovers – maybe turkey, maybe ham, or maybe…both. So we are giving you some great options to put them to good use: Leftover Ham and Pea Pasta Bake, Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington, Fried Ham and Gravy. That’s right…gravy. Or if you

Encouragement Dec 21, 2014

10 Ways to Break a Bad Mood Cycle

One of my good friends, Courtney DeFeo, author of In This House, We Will Giggle ….. uses creative and fun ways to teach the 12 virtues to your children. For example, Courtney uses the “Giving Thanks” bag, which you can design with your kids, to demonstrate gratitude to your kids. Some of the other v

Sunday Suppers Dec 17, 2014

Easy Mini Cheeseburger Slider Dinner

As we get closer to Christmas week, the days seem to get busier…last-minute shopping, Christmas parties and pageants, and at-home activities such as baking cookies or decorating the tree. So, when your kids yell, “What’s for dinner?” You can tell them, “Easy Mini Cheeseburger Sliders!” And together,

Parenting Dec 16, 2014

So Your Child is “Dating…”

I’ll never forget the look on my fifth grade daughter’s face when she told me that her friend was dating a boy in their class: eyes wide, scrunched up nose, grimacing mouth. “They’re dating, huh?” I asked. “Well, where did they go on their first date?” “They sat together at lunch yesterday,” my daug

Sunday Suppers Dec 10, 2014

Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole Dinner

Nothing says comfort food like a good, old-fashioned casserole. But with cheese – even better. So try my Aunt Pat’s Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole recipe. Then add a scoop of Banana Pudding for dessert…and smile. Thanks, Aunt Pat! Main Dish Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and m

Parenting Dec 4, 2014

Delayed Gratification and the Marshmallow Experiment

If someone put a marshmallow in front of your child and told them to wait to eat it…for 5 minutes…for 10 minutes, could they do it? What if they were promised double the marshmallows if they waited successfully? Delayed gratification. Just the sound of those two words may make you want to run out an