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
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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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 ♥
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
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
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
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
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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