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Month: November 2009

November 11, 2009
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Oatmeal Cookies

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Oatmeal Cookies   Ingredients: 3/4 C butter, softened 3/4 C white sugar 3/4 C packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 gluten free flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 3/4 C gluten free rolled oats 1 C raisins or other dried fruit Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth 3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy 4. In different bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt 5. Gradually beat in dry…

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November 11, 2009
Heather L
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Cheesy Salsa Crockpot Chicken

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Cheesy Salsa Crockpot Chicken Ingredients:3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts1 C Salsa1/2 – 1 C Shredded Cheese1 tsp chives Directions:1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of crockpot.2. Pour salsa over top of chicken breasts.3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.4. 30 minutes prior to serving, sprinkle cheese on top of chicken breasts.5. Once cheese is melted, sprinkle chives on top of cheese.6. Serve with sour cream and extra salsa (if desired) This also tastes good served over rice.

November 11, 2009
Heather L
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Thank you!

Posted in Announcements, and Commercial Break

The Homeschool Blog Awards voting has begun.  I want to thank those who nominated my blogs. Marine Corps Nomads was nominated for Best Eclectic Homeschooling Blog.Marine Corps Nomads Recipes was nominated for Best Homemaking or Recipes Blog. Just being nominated is a real honor as there are so many amazing blogs out there.  If you feel lead to vote for my blog(s), I would appreciate it.  Voting ends on November 21st.  Just click on the image to be taken to the voting page.

November 10, 2009
Heather L
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Happy 234th Birthday, Marines!

Posted in Holidays, and Military Life

Please preview before allowing children to watch as there may be objectionable material. United States Marines represent the best young men and women our Nation has to offer. To be a Marine is to be a member of America’s warrior class — to be one of the few who steps forward with the courage and conviction to face whatever dangers await. Our Nation expects her Marines to be ready when the Nation calls; to leave family and the comforts of home behind; to march into battle and thrive under austerity; and to come home under a victory pennant. From Al…

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November 10, 2009
Heather L
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Jantsen’s Gift Review

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Jantsen’s Gift A True Story of Grief, Rescue, and Grace by Pam Cope, Aimee Molloy Nine years ago, Pam Cope owned a cozy hair salon in the tiny town of Neosho, Missouri, and her life revolved around her son’s baseball games, her daughter’s dance lessons, and family trips to places like Disney World. She had never been out of the country, nor had she any desire to travel far from home. Then, on June 16th, 1999, her life changed forever with the death of her 15-year-old son from an undiagnosed heart ailment.Read the rest of the book description here. Jantsen’s…

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