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Mama’s Minutes and Meal Plan: 10/19/18

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WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS SH*T?!

Having kids means acquiring a lot of stuff you personally have zero use for. Never have I thought to myself, you know what this space is missing? Six trillion LEGOS.

It seems like you just find a space for everything and a birthday or Christmas rolls around and you are back to having to reorganize the chaos.

I realize I could certainly make my life easier by embracing my reality – my life is a daycare, so my house is bound to follow suit.

But that is something I refuse to concede.…

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pork meatloaf being sliced

Pork Meatloaf

My family strongly believes Pork Meatloaf is the best meatloaf recipe out there.  Ground pork is mixed with shredded apples, apple butter, and oatmeal to make this legendary meatloaf recipe extremely moist and flavorful. I hold meatloaf in similar regard as I do Brussels sprouts. Formerly, I was not a fan, but I’m officially in the club…

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a close up shot of cilantro lime chicken in a slow cooker

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken will be a hit with everyone for dinner. Tender, seasoned cilantro chicken with a creamy, lime sauce is served over rice, and can be cooked in either your slow cooker or instant pot. Cilantro Lime Chicken makes a meal dinner anytime of the year! When I see cilantro and lime together anywhere, I’m always…

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a wooden spoon lifting out a scoop of bacon brussels sprouts

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts are oven baked with chopped bacon, apples, and a drizzle of maple syrup. This Brussels sprouts recipe is guaranteed to convert any non-lovers into diehards! If you’re already a Brussels sprouts super-fan, check out my technique for making the best Brussels sprouts you’ll ever eat! Why These Are The Best Brussel…

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a piece of pumpkin delight on a white plate with a bite taken out

Pumpkin Delight Recipe

Looking for something different than pumpkin pie? Pumpkin Delight is an almost no-bake pumpkin dessert with layers of chocolate crust, cream cheese, pumpkin lush, and cool whip. This is a pumpkin dessert anyone can make! With fall here, it’s time to soak up changing leaves, the brisk, sunny days, and – my absolute favorite –…

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weekly meal plan collage of dinners

Mama’s Minutes and Meal Plan: 10/5/16

What Blogs and Church Families Have in Common🤔 If you observed our family at church, you might surmise we, more or less, have it together. The kids wear some nice duds, everyone’s hair lays flat, and we don’t outwardly appear surly with each other. What you don’t see is what transpired before church. Without fail,…

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a spoon lifting out a bite of pork chili with stringy cheese hanging off

Pork Chili

Let your slow cooker do the work for you with this award-winning Pork Chili. This smoky chili nails essential savory, sweet and spicy chili flavors with pulled pork, apples, chipotles, and pumpkin. Every chili recipe I make is gauged on, “Can this win a chili cook-off contest?” I love tweaking the flavors until I reach…

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