Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Mac-n-Cheese Movie Bowls

These are a cute idea that my daughter and I used to do when we lived with my Parents.

Sure, now I am anti food in the bedroom, but back then, living in a 4 bedroom house, with 7 people and a dog - it didnt seem to bother me so much if it meant time away with my little one :-)

This makes enough for about 4-6 depending on the serving size!

1 box Kraft Mac-n-Cheese (prepare according to box)
Crinkle Cut Fries - about 6 fries per person
1 lb ground beef seasoned for hamburgers minus the bread crumbs and egg. (I like to use Turkey)

Hamburger toppings
*Pickles
*Ketchup
*Mustard
*Tomatoes
*Onions

Cook Mac-n-cheese as directed.

Season ground meat for burgers, cook fully in skillet, crumble.

Serve as directed-

Portion the mac-n-cheese and meat so that there are two parts mac, and one part beef.

Let the kids get creative and add the toppings to the bowl that they would add on their burger.

Seriously, you think Mustard would be nasty on Mac-n-cheese, but when you add the meat and seasonings, its really yummy!

I don't recommend lettuce as it will wilt with the heat!!

Also, you can always sub the fries for a salad!

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Free Money??

Check out these two contest running this month on our page!!
You could win one of two $15 Gift Cards!!

WHO DOESN'T LOVE FREE MONEY?!?!

We have two contest running through the month of October! 
Why not try your hand in winning one of two $15 Gift Cards??

Stop by our page today *LIKE US* and enter to win!!

All e-mail's should be sent to: 
SAHMandD@gmail.com

Please make sure to put "Contest 1" or "Contest 2" in the subject line!

♥ Contest 1-

Like our page, and send us an e-mail to let us know who you are!!
Include your name, and make sure to put "Contest #1" in the subject line!

You can e-mail us no more than once a day, and each time you e-mail us, we will put your name into a jar!

We will pull a winner October 31, 2012, and we will announce the winner on our page. The winner will have 24 hours to contact us via e-mail to claim the prize!

♥ Contest 2 -

After you have liked our page, and sent us that e-mail, Post a cute picture of your little one in their Halloween costume.

You may post NO MORE than ONE photo PER CHILD.

Include the child's name, age, and what they were for Halloween.

Page members will have a chance to vote for the Photo by "liking" the picture.

We will let you post pictures and do voting until November 2nd, so you all have a chance to get those photos off the digital cameras!

NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED!!!
This is all about seeing the child through Mommy or Daddy's eyes ♥

The winner of this contest will also win a $15 Gift Card to Walmart or Target.

- The All-in-One Parent Admin Team ♥

Cucumber Sandwiches

Another one of Grandma's Favorites!!

2 - 8 oz bricks cream cheese
1 - 0.7 envelope of Good Seasoning's Italian Dressing Mix
1 large English Cucumber (seedless)
2 loafs Pepperidge Farm Party Rye Bread

Mix the Cream Cheese and Dressing mix until fully blended.

Peel the Cucumber, and slice thinly (almost see through).
Apply a thin layer of the spread to a piece of the bread, and top with a slice of Cucumber.

DO NOT top this sandwich, it is a finger sandwich.
When storing, use an air tight container, and use wax paper between layers.

Don't worry about how long left overs will last, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY!!!

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Marshmallow Salad

My Grandmother used to make this every time we had a family gathering. I was debating on posting this, but I know she wouldn't mind sharing if she were still here today :-)

Marshmallow Salad - serves 10-12

1 - 16oz tub sour cream
2 - 5oz cans of Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 - 12 oz can Pineapple tid bits, drained. (Can use chunks, cut in half if needed)
1 bag Mini Marshmallows

Mix all ingredients together and chill before serving.

I know, so simple, and almost like Ambrosia, but not the same!!

Its perfect, sweet, and makes a lot!!

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

31 Days of Halloween - Day 10

Today's Halloween idea is for the ADULTS!!!

Why shouldn't we be able to have an evening out without the kids to celebrate Halloween with our friends, and have fun?

This web site has a list of Halloween Themed Adult Drinks that can be Fun, Spooky, and tasty at the same time!!

Parties van be fun, and an adult time out is always nice, but please, remember to DRINK RESPONSIBLY!!!

http://www.drinknation.com/theme/halloween

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Yummy filled Sugar Cookies!

I use this easy Sugar Cookie recipe for drop cookies, sprinkle cookies, and filled cookies!
For filled cookies, use a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes 48 cookies

ALL COOKIES BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES AT 350*

 2 3/4 C. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. White Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 350*

In small bowl sift together flour, Baking Soda and Baking Powder and set aside.

In large bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and vanilla, mix on medium until smooth.

Slowly add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture.

For CANDY Filled Cookies -

If your making candy filled cookies, use the dough right away. Make a 1 inch ball and flatten it in the palm of your hand, take your candy (I use rolos), and then shape the cookie dough around the candy, and place in the greased mini muffin tins.

OR

Roll into 1" balls, and drop into tins - bake 10 minutes, and as soon as you pull them out of the oven, press the candies into the top of the cookies.

Pull out and let cool for 2 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks. When completely cool, store in air tight container.


For Cookies filled with Jam, Spread, or Pie filling -

If your filling your cookies with Jelly, a spread, or a pie type filling, roll the cookie dough into 1" balls and drop into the greased tins.

Bake 10 minutes.
Pull out from oven, and immediately use a tart press to put a 1/4" - 1/2" deep hole on the top of the cookie.
I use 1/4" for Jelly or Spread (I use Nutella!), and /2" for Pie fillings.

At this point, you can let cool, and store until you are ready to serve.

When filling, you can just use a butter knife to plop a dollop of your filling on the hole, of for a spread, or icing filling, you can use a pipping bag.


Fresh out of the oven -
From left to right - Rolo topped cookies, Rolo filled cookies, Nutella filled cookies.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook


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Oven Baked Mayo Chicken!

Yes, the name sounds a little strange, and I'm sure you have seen some of the recipes on TV for things like this. But I promise you that this is different, and you can flavor it any way you like!!

This recipe serves 4

2 Chicken breast halves, filleted
1/2 cup Real Mayo, Fat free
2 tbsp your choice seasoning*
1/3 cup Bread Crumbs

Place Chicken in a 8" x 8" square glass pan.

In a bowl, mix together mayo and seasoning until well blended.

Use a rubber spatula to spread the mayo mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes of until chicken is no longer pink.

*If you can, try to stick with a Salt Free seasoning, like Mrs. Dash, or McCormick Blends. If your seasoning contains salt, cut it back to 1 tbsp.

<3 Patty


31 Days of Halloween - Day 9


Spider Web Game
(another game from the CD from Pat Catans!)

You’ll need:

• A ball of yarn for each player
• Halloween Music

Give each player a ball of yarn. Players tie one end of the yarn loosely around their waist and then stand in a circle. Play your favorite Halloween music CD. Whenever the music stops, players toss their ball of yarn to anyone in the circle. Then, each player wraps the yarn around any part of his or her body—around their leg, arm, waist, foot, fingers, but not around the neck. Play the music again, tossing the yarn to another player when the music stops. Continue until players run out of yarn. There are no winners or losers, and players will be entertained for quite a long time. Plus, they’ll have fun untangling themselves.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Monday, October 8, 2012

31 Days of Halloween - Day 8


Dead Finger Cookies
(I found this online, but cannot remember the web site!! If this is your recipe or Idea please let us know so we can give you credit!)

Cookies give new meaning to the term “finger food.”

You’ll need:

Cookie dough
Almonds
Royal icing

Put refrigerated sugar cookie dough in a large plastic storage bag. Cut a “finger-size” corner off the bag. Carefully squeeze finger-length dough onto a cookie sheet. Use a dull side of butter knife to carve lines into each finger—knuckles and wrinkles. Use an almond to make a fingernail impression at the tip of each finger cookie. Bake the cookies according to the package directions. After baking, “glue” an almond to each finger with icing.


- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Sunday, October 7, 2012

31 Days of Halloween - Day 7


Too cute!!

Test Tube Treats!

These little plastic test tubes are filled with round candies for a treat the kids wont soon forget!!

http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/10/test-tube-treats.html

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Breakfast Casserol - Oven

The original recipe on Pinterest called for 4 eggs, and I made it with 6 and STILL had to add 3 more.

1 pack Crescent rolls
9 large eggs
1 pack Brown and serve sausage links
2/3 cup finely chopped ham (1/4 inch cubes)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Optional add ins -
(No more that 1 cup total extram or you will need to add more eggs)
Red bell peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Bacon

Preheat oven to 425*

Grease a 9" x 13" glass pan (I used cooking spray).

Lay crescent rolls on bottom and press to spread out and close all seams and holes.
Sprinkle meat, cheese and any additional veggies on top of rolls.

Mix together eggs, salt & garlic powder.

Pour eggs over bottom two layers.

Bake for 17 minutes.

For a full breakfast serving cut down the middle longways, and then into 4 pieces on each side.

For a buffet brunch, cut into 15 servings.
(Long ways twice, top to bottom 4 times.)


- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Italian Crock Pot Sandwiches

Made these for dinner one Saturday, and they were a huge hit!!

3-4 lb rump roast
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1 tsp Dry Basil
1 tsp Black pepper
1 0.7 Italian Salad Dressing packet

Mix hot water, with dried seasonings and dressing mix.

Place roast in crock pot, pour dressing mix over meat.

Cook on high 4-5 hours, or 10-12 hours on low.

When finished, shred with forks.

Serve on hoagie rolls with cheese, mushrooms, peppers & onions! Or just the meat!

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Pizza Buns

Yummy!!! Just made these, and as you can see, they cvame out GREAT!!

1 8 ct. container of Buttermilk Biscuits
32 pieces Pepperoni
8 1" sq. Mozzarella Cheese (thickness depends on how cheese you want them!)

Flatten Biscuits till they are twice as wide. stack in the center, two pepperoni, 1 piece of cheese, and two more pieces of pepperoni.
fold the biscuits to close to center.

Spray a cupcake tin with non stick spray, and place buns with the closure down.

At this point, my lo decided it would be cute to add a tiny piece of cheese on top of the buns!!

Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes or until Golden Brown on top.

You can eat these plain, or with dipping sauces!

This should make enough for four people, two a piece, for a snack.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook



31 Days of Halloween - Day 6


Monstermallows Treat

I got these off a $1 CD I bought at Pat Catans!! Telling you all, I LOVE that store!

Frightfully fun treats to eat and to share!

You’ll need:

Marshmallows
Green food coloring paste
Chocolate chips
Small round candies for eyes
Thin pretzel sticks
Craft sticks
New paintbrushes
Foam cups

Stick a craft stick up through the bottom of a marshmallow so that the marshmallow rests on top of the stick forming a "head". Paint the entire marshmallow green with the green food coloring paste. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Dip the top of the marshmallow into the chocolate to create his "hair".

Insert the sticks into the bottom of a foam cup. Place the cup and marshmallow stick into the refrigerator for few minutes to harden the chocolate. Next, dip two round candies into the melted chocolate and “glue” them to the head for eyes. Paint on a chocolate mouth. Break off the ends of a pretzel stick. Poke one piece into each side of the monster’s head. Wrap each Monstermallow in cellophane or plastic wrap to give away as treats.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Friday, October 5, 2012

Baked Doughnuts

I got a doughnut pan for a Wedding Gift, and I lost the recipe!!

Well, I found it!!!

I also found where someone uses this recipe in mini muffin tins to make home made doughnut holes!

This is the Wilton Baked Doughnut Recipe

2 cups cake flour, sifted 
¾ cup granulated sugar 
2 tsp. baking powder 
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 
1 tsp. salt 
¾ cup buttermilk 
2 eggs, lightly beaten 
2 tbsp. butter, melted 


Preheat oven to 425*F. Spray doughnut pan with nonstick cooking spray. 

In a large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Add buttermilk, eggs and butter. Beat until just combined. Fill each doughnut cup approx. 2/3 full. 


Bake 7-9 minutes or until the top of the doughnuts spring back when touched. 

Let cool in pan for 4-5 minutes before removing. Finish doughnut with chocolate glaze, cinnamon sugar or confectioners’ sugar. Doughnuts are best served fresh. 

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

31 Days of Halloween - Day 5

31 Days of Halloween - Day 5

Recently on our local news they have been talking about sex offenders, and how they are not living at their listed address, or how they are not registering at all when they move. 

My Day 5 idea is to utilize the resources we have available to us, and find out who is living in our neighborhood!! 
One of our local cities is trying to ban registered sex offenders from decorating and handing out candy for Halloween. 

Check out this web site and share it with friends and family so you too can be informed and know which houses you may want to skip during trick-or-treat!

www.familywatchdog.com


- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

To PIN or not to PIN??

Ok, todays topic - Pinterest.
On Fridays I'll be sharing Pinterest Pins that I love, and plan to use! These Pins range from Food to Crafts, to Clothes.

I'm a huge fan of Pinterest, but until they had a Mobile App for Android, I didn't use it. Now, I am browsing at least once a day!!

Do you use Pinterest?

Feel free to follow me if you like!
I am an Organizational freak! So if your looking for something, you will know exactly where to find it!!
But all my pins and low cost, family friendly, and EASY!!

http://pinterest.com/teehesson/

-Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Party Potato Wedges

This is also great for a side dish! But a hit at a party!

4 Idaho potatoes, cleaned, and wedges into 6
Vegetable Oil
Lawry's Seasoning Salt

Clean Potatoes, but do not peel! Dry off, and cut into 6 wedges.
Place potatoes and 1 Tbsp. of oil in a gallon size Zip Lock bag.

Lay skin side down on a cookie sheet, and sprinkle with Lawry's Seasoning Salt.

Bake for 20 minutes at 400* of until fork tender.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Oven Ranch Potatoes

I LOVE these potatoes!!! (The mix is great on Chicken as well!!)

8-10 Red Skin potatoes
1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix
1/4 Cup while All Purpose Flour
Olive Oil

Wash and dry the red skin potatoes. Cut into wedges that around about 2 bite size, place in a bowl.

Mix Ranch Dip mix, and flour in a gallon size zip lock bag.

Drizzle potatoes LIGHTLY with Olive Oil and mix in the bowl to coat well. Put potatoes in zip lock bag and shake (do this in two batches).

Put potatoes in a 9" x 13" Glass baking dish, and bake at 375* for 45 minutes or until fork tender.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Lemon Garlic Italian Chicken - oven

This is my go-to recipe when I have no idea what to make for dinner!! Pairs great with Oven Potatoes, and salad!

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, filleted in half
1 cup Italian Salad Dressing
1 tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Dried Parsley

Filet chicken and lay in a 9" x 13" glass baking dish.

Mix together the salad dressing, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Pour over chicken. Lightly sprinkle with parsley, and bake at 350* for 35-45 minutes.

- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook




31 Days of Halloween - Day 4!

31 Days of Halloween - Day 4

These cute Halloween cups are just 3/$0.99 at Walgreen's this month! There are lots of cute things you could do with these, but a great idea is writing the child's name on them and putting the gift bag in them for your Halloween Party. They get a Party Gift, and a cup they wont lose! No more asking "Who's juice is this?"

-Patty

The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook




Wednesday, October 3, 2012

31 Days of Halloween - Day 3!!

31 Days of Halloween - Day 3!!

Here's my great idea for today. 

The economy is hard on all of us, but we still want our kids to enjoy the events that our area has to offer. Well, here is a cool web site where you can sign up for a news letter that will give you a list of local events! I tells you the location, prices, and what the event has to offer. And that's JUST in the news letter! The page offers lots more!! Check it out today!

http://national.macaronikid.com


- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

"31 Days of Halloween" Day 2

Ok, so I'm a huge fan of everything easy!!!

The other day I was watching the Rachael Ray show, and I saw this recipe...

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/mini-muffin-corn-dog-poppers/ 

Well, Here is my twist -

Cut hot dogs into 1/2" slices - no thinner.

Prepare the corn muffin mix as directed on the box.

Spray each muffin cup with non-stick baking spray.

Fill each cup with 1 tbsp of muffin mix, place hot dog in muffin pan, and press down slightly (don't press it to the bottom), then put enough mix to just cover the top of the hot dog top.

Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the top if golden brown.

Pop out let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce!


- Patty

The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook

Monday, October 1, 2012

"31 Days of Halloween" day 1

TODAYS HALLOWEEN IDEA.....

PAT CATANS!

Yes, todays idea is a PLACE! 

Did you know every Saturday from 10am until Noon or 1pm Pat Catans host a free craft for kids! 

That's right, NO CHARGE! You don't even have to buy anything! This past Saturday our Pat Catans did free face mask for Halloween. How cool!?

Call your local Pat Catans, or other craft store, and inquire about free kid craft days!

- Patty

The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook