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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

Meal Plan Monday: Week of March 26th

Posted in Homemaking

Somehow, we’ve managed to get into a rut for eating while D has been gone. I think it has something to do with the fact that I don’t have my recipe binder with me, and I’m too tired to think of any sort of variety. So, this week, along with a couple of requests from my daughter, I’m going to attempt a few things that we haven’t done for a while. Here is my menu for this week: 1. Salisbury Steak, potatoes, green beans (daughter’s request)2. Popcorn Chicken (daughter’s request)3. Spaghetti w/biscuits (daughter’s request)4. Twice baked loaded potatoes5. Chicken popovers6.…

Lazy Day

Posted in Family, and Thoughts

(picture of crane taken by Munchkin from our backyard) Today, the sun was shining through the window, but I didn’t want to wake up. I had a difficult time sleeping last night due to a horrible headache and it still lingered this morning. Munchkin decided to wake up early this morning. I slowly climbed out of bed and made her some breakfast. I put on a movie for her to watch (I know bad mommy….), took some Tylenol, and went back to bed. She tried to let me sleep; she really did. But, it wasn’t meant to be. Alas, I…

Favorite Ingredient Friday: Popcorn Chicken

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

I was requested to post the recipe for the popcorn chicken that I listed on my menu for Menu Plan Monday. So here it is (this is for 2-3 people): 2-3 Raw, Chopped Chicken Breasts (can use other cuts if you prefer) 1/2 C bread crumbs (for gluten free – use crushed gf tortilla chips) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese Put ingredients in Ziploc baggy and toss until coated. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes (until cooked through). Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. (On a side note: if you prefer a more crispy chicken,…