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Quick & Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:26:22 +0000

On bustling weeknights when time seems to be of the essence, I often lean towards recipes that are not just flavorsome but are also quick and effortless. One such lifesaver recipe is the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. The sheer joy it brings to the kids’ faces is unmatched, and the minimal ingredient list is every busy mom’s dream come true!

Ingredients:

Chicken: About 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed to bite-sized perfection.
Onion: A small … Continue Reading...

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Kristin’s Italian Sausage & Potatoes

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:39:00 +0000

The Night Our Culinary Worlds Collided: A Neighbor’s Gift

Have you ever had an unexpected knock on your door, only to open it and find a culinary masterpiece waiting for you? That’s the magic our lovely neighbor brings to our lives, time and again. But one evening, she outdid herself, introducing us to a dish that was not just scrumptious but also astonishingly simple!

The Unexpected Feast:

There’s something about living next to a culinary … Continue Reading...

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Visit The Pony Inn for Super Bowl Sunday!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:20:46 +0000

Chicago sports fans can visit the Pony Inn located in Chicago’s Lakeview area at 1638 W. Belmont, Chicago. It has 13 wall-mounted TV’s and individual 24-inch HDTVs at each table and booth! The Pony Inn is a great place to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

You can go there for drinks, and food, and enjoy a great atmosphere. Create your own Super Bowl party by reserving a table for you and … Continue Reading...

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Krusteaz Protein Pancakes – give me “smore” please! {#AD #Krusteaz}

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:25:12 +0000

Krusteaz new buttermilk protein pancakes are not only a healthy and filling food but one that doesn’t have to be made for just breakfast alone! March 5th is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, however, my family loves pancakes and we can eat them every day, any time, day or night! So when I do make pancakes you better believe I want to make them as healthy as I possibly can which is why … Continue Reading...

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25 Quick and Easy Foil Pack Meals for on the GO dining!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:24:34 +0000

Here are 25 quick and easy foil pack meals for on the go dining! Have you ever cooked foil packets? They are all the rage, especially if you are a camper. I tried camping once recently and I prefer glamping personally. I would just rather be in a hotel, or even a cabin with running water and a fully functioning bathroom. But, the good thing about foil packets is that you don’t have to do … Continue Reading...

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Steak ‘n Shake Kids Eat Free Weekends! #AD @SteakNShake

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:30:09 +0000

This is a sponsored blog post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I remember when Steak ‘n Shake first opened up in our area. The kids were younger and we used to love going there for their chicken fingers and milkshakes. Fast forward a number of years and my kids still enjoy going to Steak ‘n Shake. If you ask my oldest, she’d tell you that Steak ‘n Shake has the best chicken fingers, fries and chocolate … Continue Reading...

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Summer Money Saving Tip

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:38:42 +0000

My Money Saving Tip For You

Looking for money saving ways to cut back this summer? You can start with what you are eating. You know what happens when you go out to run errands with the kids right? Someone is always asking you to stop at some fast-food place because they’re “starving to death”, am I right? I don’t have endless amounts of money for fast-food treats and meals all the … Continue Reading...

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Back to School CrockPot Dinners That Will Satifsy the Whole Family

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:56:20 +0000

With back to school comes less time in the day to make a nice, well-rounded meal, at least it’s that way in my house. I opt to use my crockpot about 3-4 times a week during the school season. Yes, I would use my crockpot every day of the week if I could. There’s something so rewarding about tossing ingredients into a pot and coming home to a meal made for me like magic! By

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Sunshine Sweet Corn, Chicken and Rice Skillet

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:38:27 +0000

This post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

If there is one food that my entire family eats, it’s corn. I think my family could eat corn with every meal…no joke. It’s that one, go-to vegetable that I know if I make, will be eaten. However, I know good things are coming our way when … Continue Reading...

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3 countertop appliances guaranteed to make your life easy

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:24:37 +0000

As I was making dinner tonight I realized that I absolutely love 3 of my countertop appliances and don’t know how I had lived without them for so long. I didn’t think I would love a small kitchen appliance as much as I do, but it’s true. It genuinely makes me so happy that I actually enjoy making dinner again. Tonight I made my favorite Italian sausage dinner in a Christmas gift I bought for … Continue Reading...

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56 Incredible Chili Recipes Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:30:41 +0000

As soon as the fall season hits, my mind goes into full on crockpot mode. There is nothing greater than dumping ingredients into a pot and have it magically turn into a fully cooked meal. I love when you return home, open the door, and instantly get a whiff of that amazing aroma that makes your nose hairs dance. When I think of fall, I also think of my chili recipe. Chili recipes are … Continue Reading...

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How To Keep Your Lettuce Really Fresh All Week

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:20:28 +0000

Yes, the struggle is real! How do you keep your lettuce really fresh all week? When you get tired of throwing away limp and wilting lettuce you’ll try just about anything, right? That’s exactly what I did. I love lettuce and having a salad, but honestly, I hate preparing it. I thought if I washed it, cut it and put it in a Ziploc bag, all would be good. But no, I soon found out that … Continue Reading...

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Quick & Easy Taco Bake

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:00:50 +0000

We usually have one “taco-ish” dish every week, just like we have one pasta dish every week. It’s how I roll. One day I was looking for something different to make and I stumbled upon a taco pie. I believe it was directly from the roll or croissants where they said to use the dough as the pie crust. I more or less adapted that recipe into something that my kids devour when ever I make … Continue Reading...

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30 Lasagna Recipes to Celebrate National Lasagna Day!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:39:04 +0000

Yay! Friday, July 29th is National Lasagna Day! For us Italian folks, that’s a big deal! I remember growing up, Sunday was always a special time because we would go to my Grandma’s for dinner. Our Sunday dinners were at 3:00 and we would eat all the lasagna or pasta that we could. I sure do miss my Grandma’s lasagna. I could never replicate her recipe even if I tried. Since I can’t make it to save … Continue Reading...

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How to: Quick Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pancakes

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:55:33 +0000

Quick Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pancakes

Since Valentines Day I have been on a chocolate covered strawberry kick so when I saw that I had breakfast for dinner on my menu, I knew what I wanted to make! Chocolate covered strawberry pancakes! With 5 of us coming and going we LOVE to have breakfast for dinner but we also know it needs to be quick because of schedules. Enter Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Buttermilk complete pancake … Continue Reading...

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How to have fun baking with your child!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:41:17 +0000

How to have fun baking with your child?
Baking with G will show you!

How to have fun baking with your child, I’ll tell you…suit them up with their own baking/cooking supplies! All three of my kids love to cook and bake with me and I love that! All I have to do is ask any one of them at any moment if they want to help me cook or bake something and usually … Continue Reading...

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