Monthly Archives: January 2009

Simple Bliss :: Playing “Grump”

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Vanessa

My family plays a game called Grump whenever we are together. I don’t know how long the game has been around, but my earliest memories of family gatherings include this game. It’s a lot like solitaire, but you play off … Continue reading →

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Mmmmmm Chocolate Brownies

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Vanessa

Delicious! MSG-free! 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 6 T. cocoa powder 1 t. vanilla 1/2 c. flour Cream butter and sugar together. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Mix flour and cocoa in separate bowl and … Continue reading →

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Works for me Wednesday :: Fit and Fresh Containers

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Vanessa

It’s Works for Me Wednesday at Rocks in my Dryer today. We now own four different items from this company. Cole and I each have a Lunch on the Go that we generally use to take our lunches to work. … Continue reading →

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When Cole Makes Dinner

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Vanessa

About once every two weeks my husband makes us a wonderful dinner: Homemade Pizza. This is one night when I do not even go into the kitchen to work on dinner. I don’t know his recipe, only how cool it … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday :: January 19 – January 25

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Vanessa

It’s Menu Plan Monday! Monday: salsa chicken, salad Prep: thaw meal Tuesday: minestrone, toast Prep: make rice, make two loaves of bread Wednesday: chinese fried rice Prep: thaw meal Thursday: pepperoni calzones, green beans Prep: none, make two loaves of … Continue reading →

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