This is a family favorite. I remember when I was little, the whole family would get involved making it. One of us would cut the tomatoes, another the lettuce, etc. If you really want, you can eat it with taco shells, but the best way is to put a layer of Tostitos on your plate, … [Read more…]
This is my grandmother's recipe. My kids would say it is their grandmother's recipe. Well, it's mine now. Since I'm not a big bread maker (I'd eat too much of it), I don't make it often. When I do make it, I like to triple the recipe. Then, I can make rolls for dinner, cinnamon … [Read more…]
This recipe came from my sister. She sent a package with a bunch of recipes her family enjoyed right after I got married. This is definitely my favorite. Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped small 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (3 cubes) 1 8 oz … [Read more…]
I like to help new home schoolers get off to a good start. Below is are links to some of the articles I've written on the subject. <a href=”http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/dianadow/90556/”>Homeschooling 101 — An Introduction</a><br> <a href=”http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/dianadow/98207/”>Getting Organized</a><br> <a href=”http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/dianadow/101014/”>When Am I Gonna Get It All Done?</a><br> <a href=”http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/dianadow/118668/”>Curriculum — Which Should I Use?</a><br> <a href=”http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/dianadow/121039/”>Is … [Read more…]
Here is a list of my favorite recipes. Just click on a title that interests you. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. Mexican Cornbread Pot Roast Mema’s Pie Crust Mom’s Tacos Marilyn’s Cheesecake Chicken, Cheese and Green Chilies Soup Alice’s Chicken Enchiladas Mom’s Yeast Rolls Tortillas Check out our Menus … [Read more…]
6 cups chicken stock 2 10 oz cans Ro-tel tomatoes w/green chilies 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 4 oz can diced green chilies 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 cup flour 2 cups milk (skim, whole or 1/2&1/2) 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, … [Read more…]
Prepare Graham Cracker Crust (any will do). Press in bottom and sides of pan. Filling Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 8 oz packages cream cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons lemon juice Topping Ingredients: 1 pint sour cream 6 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla Instructions: Beat eggs, cheese, sugar and sugar for 20 … [Read more…]
One of the greatest issues with home schoolers is finding time to do everything you want/need to do. This can be tough. Here are some things that have helped me keep my days organized: Get A Calendar. This is my most important investment every year. I use it to write down everything we are going … [Read more…]
Home schooling is messy. If you haven't discovered that little fact, you must have just started home schooling. It seems that as soon as someone begins to home school, their books start multiplying like little rabbits right on the bookshelves. Science experiments take over the kitchen. With the kids home all day, the dishes are … [Read more…]
I lead a support group for new home schoolers. It is called Home Schooling 101. I started this as a part of Smoothing The Way The Way. This is a great program. Be sure to look into it. After a year with them, I decided I needed to do it my way. Their way … [Read more…]
