Memorial Day Pancakes

Today I want to take a moment to send our prayers to all those affected by to storms in Oklahoma.  And, we are praying for all our Texas friend’s and family to stay safe today!

Sometimes ideas for my website come from my children.  This morning Andrew asked me if we could have pancakes for lunch!  Since Memorial Day is coming up, and seeing all the out-pouring of support and love from our fellow American’s to all the families in Oklahoma, I decided that today was a great day to celebrate America!

How to make Memorial Day Pancakes:
Budget Savy pancakes in a Box
Food Coloring
Melting Baker’s Chocolates

After you mix your pancake mix according to directions, split it into two bowls, add your food coloring to one. Once they are finished, stack and cover with your favorite chocolates!

Have a safe Memorial Weekend.  

May God Bless

America!

 

For more great tutorials and craft ideas hop on over to http://www.homestoriesatoz.com and also Link up at www.notjustahousewife.com

Read More

Dessert on the Fly

We had a very busy weekend.  From our friend’s 2 year old birthday party to dinner with new friends, and also business acquaintances.  I was on short notice plus short of time to prepare dinner at our home.  Have no fear.  This dessert is super easy, super tasty, and super springy!

To make this scrumptious cake:  Buy an angel food cake loaf, cut it in half, ice it with whip cream, and top with strawberries, drizzle some chocolate (ooh yeah!), pace the top half on top and drizzle chocolate on top.  I used sugar free everything and added some whip cream before serving!!!  Delicious and cost about $2.50 to make.

Link up your favorite crafts over at A to Z.  Or click on the picture below to visit the site and find great DIY tips.

Also, I can be found over at Not Just a Housewife.  Lots and Lots of great ideas over there!

Read More

Volunteering and Cheeseburger Pie

It has been over a year since we volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house in Lubbock, TX.  Since moving back to Idaho, I finally reached out to the RMDH in Boise Idaho and signed us up to cook a meal each month.   I don’t volunteer for the personal attention.  I volunteer to get the Ronald McDonald House attention.  The Ronald McDonald House is a “home away from home” for families who have loved ones, children, in the hospital.  Some of these kid’s never get to go home.  I share pictures to hopefully inspire others to reach out and help in their community.  There are so many  people that need us.  There are many organizations that survive off their volunteers.  What are you waiting for?

 

Outside the Ronald McDonald House..Boise, Id

 

The picture on the left was Andrew in 2011 at the Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock, TX.  The picture on the right is 2013 in front of the Ronald McDonald House, Boise ID.

Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients

• 1 can crescent rolls
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/3 cup chopped dill pickle slices
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups shredded American cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Unroll crescent rolls and press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8 inch pie pan.
3. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain well.
4. Stir in onion, chopped pickle, ketchup and mustard.
5. Sprinkle with flour and add pickle juice and milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
6. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of shredded cheese.
7. Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 15 minutes, or until edges of crust are golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and top with remaining cup of cheese. Let stand until cheese melts.
9. Garnish with extra ketchup, mustard and pickle slices.

 

Read More