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  • Quick & Easy,  RECIPES GALORE

    Vegetable Beef Soup Crock-Pot

    11/08 /No Comments

    This is so insanely easy and a real life saver during a busy week! You can double the vegetable soup recipe and freeze some if you would like. My lil dude also loves all of the vegetables and beef especially when I make homemade cornbread to go with it! I promise you will not find a better soup for those cold nights than this one!   Ingredients: 1.5lbs beef tips cut bite size Vegetable broth 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables Frozen diced potatoes 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix Elbow macaroni or other small pasta Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Combine all…

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    Easy Cheesecake With Or Without Strawberries

    11/08 /1 Comment

    No need for cheesecake to be complicated! This is a simple cheesecake recipe that is a perfect compliment to any meal! You will need a 9″ pie plate for this recipe. “Note this post includes affiliate links and should you click on them The Mama Life may earn a small commission at no cost to you”   Cheesecake doesn't have to be complicated and this recipe is super easy!  

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  • RECIPES GALORE,  Recipes That Require A Lil More Love

    Nana’s Cornbread Dressing

    11/08 /No Comments

    So this is a recipe passed down from my Nana and I have attempted to add directions as best as possible. As you can imagine Southern mama’s tend to cook everything by taste and look so it can be a challenge to get exact measurements. I made this last year for the first time and it was wonderful though a little dry. You will want your mixture wet but not swimming prior to baking. You will want to bake this at 350° for about 30-45 minutes checking frequently. This is a wonderful dish for Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!    

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    Different Ways To Explore The Outdoors

    11/04 /1 Comment

    As most of you know we are a huge outdoors family! I can’t stand to be cooped up inside and love nature! We do everything from hiking, biking, camping and climbing and here are a few ideas for you to get outside! “Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” The outdoors are a great place to explore, and there are many different ways that one can do so. This blog post will take a look at the different types of outdoor exploration that people can partake in. It will also…

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    Crock-Pot Chipotle Chicken Soup

    10/22 /1 Comment

    I have found another winner! This Chicken Soup made in the Crock-Pot is not only amazing, but so easy! Monday’s are my long days at work so having dinner ready by the time I get home, is a must. I love that pureed beans take the place of broth and there is so much flavor in this dish! Enjoy y’all!   Wonderfully tasty chicken soup that the whole family will love!   If you can't stand the thought of store bought, here is a homemade recipe.

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    Famous Chicken Enchiladas, It’s What’s For Dinner!

    10/19 /No Comments

    Now that I have your attention! This recipe is the most requested in my house and they are famous in my house and friend group. They can be made quickly if you prepare your chicken in the beginning of the week. Even if you make your chicken the night of these are quick and easy. The way you season your chicken is crucial as you don’t want bland, boring chicken. I season my chicken with S&P, garlic powder, homemade taco seasoning (different post), and a touch of Creole seasoning. I know it seems like a lot but it is amazing mixed with the green chilies in this recipe. I top…

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    Naples Florida, The Perfect Couples Getaway

    10/18 /3 Comments

    We recently visited Naples for a very short weekend for my birthday. While it was not what I was expecting, I did enjoy the area and the food!After a super short flight from ATL we reached our destination RSW airport. As far as airports go this is one of my favorites! It is easy to get in and out of and the car rentals are on site. It took us about 35 minutes to get to our resort and from there the relaxation was on! We stayed at the Bellasera Resort. The lobby is beautiful and the pools are nice, but I am not sure I would consider this a…

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    Our Children Are Our Garden

    09/27 /1 Comment

    Our children are our garden. They absorb our stress, just as they absorb our peace. They absorb our negativity just as they absorb our joy. And we have the power to control what they absorb, but first, we must tend to ourselves – Rachel Macy Stafford August 2020: This hits home so hard for me right now. I can imagine I am not in this boat alone either. I am not doing a great job of tending to me… I feel like I have been under water since March of last year and slowly drowning. I thought going back to work and having Coop at school would normalize things again,…

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    Amish Cinnamon Bread

    09/07 /2 Comments

    I love this time of year as it cools down and baking begins! The spices are delightful and the warmth of them makes you want to sit cuddled up all day in a blanket with your favorite book! This Cinnamon Amish Bread is so easy you will make it often! I add cardamom to mine but the recipe below does not call for it. Enjoy! Preheat oven to 350 degrees Batter: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk or homemade buttermilk— 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Cinnamon/sugar mixture: 2/3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Cream…

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    Vacation Planning North Carolina!

    09/06 /6 Comments

      I wanted to post this last week as a closer of our Summer Series, but life happens right? I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone so much over the summer and learning about different States and the Must Do’s! Thank you to everyone that contributed and I hope y’all have found inspiration for your next adventure! So as an end to the series I am doing North Carolina! A little more about me: I was born in Texas and lived in Florida for a short time then moved to North Carolina when I was 9 or so. While I am not a Born I am a Raised Carolina Girl…

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