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Disney’s Planes Fire & Rescue: Celebrating our Everyday Heroes #MiHeroeFavorito

November 20, 2014 in All things Disney, Dessert Recipes, Disney Movies, Disney Movies, Movie Posters, Movie Screenings..., Movies, Our Family Adventures, Recipes
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Disney's Planes Fire & Rescue: Celebrating our Everyday Heroes #MiHeroeFavorito Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Studios.  However, all opinions expressed are my own. ESPAÑOL Si bien este post forma parte de una campaña patrocinada con Latina Mom Bloggers y Disney Studios , las opiniones expresadas son mías. Esta advertencia se hace en cumplimiento de las Directivas de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission Guidelines), 16 C.F.R Parte 255.
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From the oven with lovin’ … #SFSmarties

January 11, 2011 in Poultry Recipes..., Recipes
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As a Military Family we are used to spending meals apart, so we make it a point to eat together every chance we get.  From the shopping to the cooking, it becomes a Family affair.  The entire Family shops together, and our go-to store is Smart & Final.  We’re there 3-4 times a week, and...
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#FranksRedHot & #HamBeach slow cooker join forces…

December 31, 2010 in Beef recipes..., Recipes
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Let me begin by introducing myself, I am Lily; the woman who only used a slow cooker/ crock pot for nacho cheese during a birthday party.  Now that we got that out of the way, WOW!!! The things people make with the slow cookers are amazing!!!  I seriously had no idea what to do with them, hence the nacho cheese; but now; hold me back!!!
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Dummies guide to leftovers…

December 3, 2010 in Poultry Recipes..., Recipes
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What a great idea right? A dummies guide to leftovers!  I was asked to add a recipe my Family uses with leftovers and it was an easy find.  Especially the week after Thanksgiving, our kids LOVE to eat our turkey sliders. Check out my Whrrl story to see how I make these bad boys 😉
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A classic Thanksgiving dish with a twist: Roasted Yams w/ Smoked Paprika

November 17, 2010 in Recipes, Sides...
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A classic Thanksgiving dish with a twist: Roasted Yams w/ Smoked Paprika This year is a very special Thanksgiving for us, we are having over 25+ US Military Service Members in our house who do not have a Family to spend it with.  Thinking about my menu, I decided that instead of my usual red roasted potatoes, I was going to try something different for them,
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Foodie Friday: Tortilla Soup recipe, homemade!

November 6, 2010 in Recipes, Soup recipes...
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Hot….cold…..hot….cold….repeat!!! Mother Nature is again confused. But I am trying to forget that it is 80 degrees here today and pretend it is actually autumn weather outside. I am sure the minute I get too comfortable in this weather it will again rain or become terribly cold. My family is obsessed with Mexican food. Anything Mexican works for my family. Tortilla Soup is a favorite of mine...
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Foodie Friday: Homemade Sloppy Joes recipe

October 29, 2010 in Beef recipes..., Recipes
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    With Halloween this weekend I wanted to share my recipe for Sloppy Joes. This was a Halloween favorite as a child and I made them every year for my kids to eat before Trick or Treating. You remember as a child eating Sloppy Joes. My mom made them out of a can of Manwich. She...
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Foodie Friday: Chicken Enchiladas recipe YUM!

October 22, 2010 in Mexican Food recipes..., Poultry Recipes..., Recipes
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Aricka has been nominated for Best Foodie Blog of the Year!!!!!!! If you agree, which you should!! 😉 go on and vote for her, voters are also eligible for a prize! http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/504857 Don’t forget to add “Shamrocks and Shenanigans” name on the bottom of the form for the vote to count We eat a lot of Mexican food in this house. Now there...
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Foodie Friday: Chicken with White Wine Gravy (Pantry Meal)

October 15, 2010 in Poultry Recipes..., Recipes
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  Aricka has been nominated for Best Foodie Blog of the Year!!!!!!! If you agree, which you should!! 😉 go on and vote for her, voters are also eligible for a prize! http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/504857 Don’t forget to add her name on the bottom of the form for the vote to count “Shamrocks and Shenanigans” Guess what day it is?!?...
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Foodie Friday: Crock Pot Roast with Gravy recipe with Shamrocks & Shenanigans

October 8, 2010 in Beef recipes..., Recipes
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              Aricka has been nominated for Best Foodie Blog of the Year!!!!!!! If you agree, which you should!! 😉 go on and vote for her, voters are also eligible for a prize! http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/504857 Don’t forget to add her name on the bottom of the...
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Hi! Welcome to our little world! My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 5 kids; and a soon-to-be ex-wife to a US Navy Sailor. I have always loved sharing our life and our adventures and I hope you will come with me as I continue this journey through a different road! Divorce is hard y'all! I will be sharing all of the ups and downs that I encounter as well as hopefully bringing you more of the content that you have loved so far! Recipes, DIY, Travel, Parenting, Divorce, Special Needs and so much more, tighten your seat belts! If you'd like to contact me, you can try any of the above & below methods, or you can email directly at [email protected]

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