Every year my hubby and I go shopping on Black Friday. We're not the die hard, knocking people over and throwing things kind. We usually just go for the few deals we're hunting and to watch all the crazies. ;) We went yesterday (although we left later than we usually do) and got a few deals. (I twittered about our day yesterday if you'd like to read my updates, or if you'd just like to read my updates from now on!) There weren't any really huge deals we were after (usually we find quite a bit but this year the sales just didn't seem that great) but we did pick up a few presents for the kids & some of our family members. My mother-in-law stopped by Walmart later on that night and told me she got a bunch of newer movies (Monsters Vs. Aliens, Coraline, a few others) for $2!
Toys R Us was MADNESS, even though they opened at midnight. I went in there around 10:30 - 11:00 AM the next day and it was still completely craziness. I only wanted one thing and the line for the check-out was almost to the back of the store. Our local Toys R Us has Toys R Us on one side of the store and Babies R Us on the other side. We went over to the Babies R Us side to see if there was that many people there too and *suprise* there was no line at all! So we were able to get out quickly, thank goodness. I also bought hubby's presents online last night (shhhhhh, don't tell) after he passed out from our shopping trip. Now I just have to intercept the package before he does...if I was smart, I guess I would have shipped it to my parent's house or something....oh well!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankfulness
This year I am thankful for:
- The wonderful birth of my beautiful baby girl who has added more joy & happiness to our household.
- My son's acceptance and immediate & constant love for previously mentioned baby girl! :)
- The good friends I have made in the past year through the Mom's group I joined.
- The ability & privilege to stay at home and care for my kids.
- My hardworking husband who provides for us.
- My son's bravery and independence at preschool and at church, doing more things by himself.
- Another year with my big, crazy extended family.
- A roof over our head, food on our table and clothing on our backs.
- All the freedom I and my family have and the troops here and abroad that protect that freedom.
- The wonderful birth of my beautiful baby girl who has added more joy & happiness to our household.
- My son's acceptance and immediate & constant love for previously mentioned baby girl! :)
- The good friends I have made in the past year through the Mom's group I joined.
- The ability & privilege to stay at home and care for my kids.
- My hardworking husband who provides for us.
- My son's bravery and independence at preschool and at church, doing more things by himself.
- Another year with my big, crazy extended family.
- A roof over our head, food on our table and clothing on our backs.
- All the freedom I and my family have and the troops here and abroad that protect that freedom.
Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Blog Award!
I received a blog award awhile back (I'm soooooo sorry that I'm just now getting around to it!) from one of my new blog momma friends over at Mommy's Money Cents. Thanks so much Mary! I really do appreciate it! :)
The Blog Award Rules Are: To accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have recently discovered and think are great! Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.
I am giving this award to several of the new blogging mommas I have "met" via Mom Bloggers Club or other places online. They all write about their lives, their families and the different things that interest them. Each blog is unique and individually awesome, so please check them out! :)
10. The Lilac Grove
13. Housewife Hacks
Recipe: Turtle Pumpkin Pie
I made this pie last night for a carry-in and it was a huge success - everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I found the recipe in Kraft's Food & Family magazine Holiday 2009, which I am sad was my last issue! (Hint, hint, Christmas present. LOL) Anyway, here's the recipe - it would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving Day table!
Turtle Pumpkin Pie
(Prep time: 15 minutes, plus refrigeration. Serves 10.)
- 1 graham pie crust (6 oz.) As a side note, my graham cracker pie crust broke in half when I took it out so I just crumbled it and put it along the bottom/sides of my pie pan.
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, divided
- 2 pkg. (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed, divided
Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into pie crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Beat pudding mixes, milk, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with remaining whipped topping, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.
(Prep time: 15 minutes, plus refrigeration. Serves 10.)
- 1 graham pie crust (6 oz.) As a side note, my graham cracker pie crust broke in half when I took it out so I just crumbled it and put it along the bottom/sides of my pie pan.
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, divided
- 2 pkg. (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed, divided
Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into pie crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Beat pudding mixes, milk, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with remaining whipped topping, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Holidays Are Here!
We put up our Christmas tree this weekend! I had several people tell me that was crazy. We usually put it up the day after Thanksgiving anyway, so it's only a few days earlier. I don't see the big deal. I am a big holiday person and I am definitely not skipping over Thanksgiving! It's one of my favorites. We have turkeys all over our house thanks to all the crafts Zeke has done at school this month. My Mom's group is meeting for a Thanksgiving carry-in and with all of Zeke's Thanksgiving stuff at school, it's kind of like we're having week long festivities! Our typical Thanksgiving Day activities are as follows:
I'll be getting up with the baby early Thursday morning and watch the parade with her and Zeke, whenever he rolls out of bed. I've watched the parade every year as far back as I can remember. Zeke loves to see the marching bands and of course, the balloons! While we're watching, I'll also be making my desserts! Then we'll head down to my Aunt's and the whole family will meet for lunch. This year I'm also going to try & get everyone at my Aunt's to say a little something that they are thankful for. I'd like to start that as a tradition. Then of course the next day, we will be doing our Black Friday shopping! The hubby & I always have someone watch the kids on that day so we can go out shopping and laugh at the crowds of idiots - and maybe find a few deals! ;) What are your traditions for Thanksgiving, if you have any?
I'll be getting up with the baby early Thursday morning and watch the parade with her and Zeke, whenever he rolls out of bed. I've watched the parade every year as far back as I can remember. Zeke loves to see the marching bands and of course, the balloons! While we're watching, I'll also be making my desserts! Then we'll head down to my Aunt's and the whole family will meet for lunch. This year I'm also going to try & get everyone at my Aunt's to say a little something that they are thankful for. I'd like to start that as a tradition. Then of course the next day, we will be doing our Black Friday shopping! The hubby & I always have someone watch the kids on that day so we can go out shopping and laugh at the crowds of idiots - and maybe find a few deals! ;) What are your traditions for Thanksgiving, if you have any?
(Zeke with his turkey hat!)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Competition
I sometimes wonder why people try to fit children into these little molds of what they think children should be like. Recently, we've encountered some people who probably should know a lot about children but I really don't think know that much at all.
Of course since I have a baby people want to know how big she is, what type of milestones she's reached, etc. She's a very small little girl so people automatically assume she is a preemie - no, she was a week overdue - or that there is something wrong with her - no she is just a little petite girl. People never believe me that she's the age she is. She looks healthy and is growing just fine though so it irks me a bit when people ask if the doctor is "concerned about her." I wouldn't really mind either but it seems like *every* time I go somewhere someone inevitably says something. Oh well, such is life!
She's also very much a Momma's girl and wants to be held quite a bit. People apparently think this is wrong. They've also told me I've held her too much and that she will never be able to stay with anyone else. And of course, you KNOW that was my evil plan to never be free of my children.....
Of course, these people pale in comparison with others I have met since I put my oldest in school. People are SO competitive. It's like you can't even talk about your children because they automatically start whipping out the notebooks (or maybe baby books?) and comparing notes on what our children are doing. It's nice to see the differences between children but it doesn't bother me in the slightest that my child potty-trained later than theirs and walked a bit later. These self-proclaimed think it's the end of the world, though. He's excelling at so many things and the doctor has no issues with him, so why would I? He's a very stubborn child which of course made potty-training more of a challenge. I guess I just don't worry about things like that as much as others. Obviously I keep up on what the children are doing and if they were really behind in something, I would want to know. But I think people need to realize that not every child is the same. They're different unique, complex individuals.
A lot of these people would like to control their creativity as well. I was explained to what "meaningful coloring" was this past week and I think it's a load of crap. Apparently scribbling in any and all forms is wrong. These people do not realize that children (four year olds at that) sometimes just want to scribble. Sometimes they'll do the normal things that four year olds do and other days they'll be in a weird mood and won't. I don't think we should put them all in this box to try and make them exactly the same. By telling them they're coloring "wrong" you're limiting them. I can tell this momma is going to be a homeschooling momma in the future... Anyway, this is just my opinion, take it for what you will.
Of course since I have a baby people want to know how big she is, what type of milestones she's reached, etc. She's a very small little girl so people automatically assume she is a preemie - no, she was a week overdue - or that there is something wrong with her - no she is just a little petite girl. People never believe me that she's the age she is. She looks healthy and is growing just fine though so it irks me a bit when people ask if the doctor is "concerned about her." I wouldn't really mind either but it seems like *every* time I go somewhere someone inevitably says something. Oh well, such is life!
She's also very much a Momma's girl and wants to be held quite a bit. People apparently think this is wrong. They've also told me I've held her too much and that she will never be able to stay with anyone else. And of course, you KNOW that was my evil plan to never be free of my children.....
Of course, these people pale in comparison with others I have met since I put my oldest in school. People are SO competitive. It's like you can't even talk about your children because they automatically start whipping out the notebooks (or maybe baby books?) and comparing notes on what our children are doing. It's nice to see the differences between children but it doesn't bother me in the slightest that my child potty-trained later than theirs and walked a bit later. These self-proclaimed think it's the end of the world, though. He's excelling at so many things and the doctor has no issues with him, so why would I? He's a very stubborn child which of course made potty-training more of a challenge. I guess I just don't worry about things like that as much as others. Obviously I keep up on what the children are doing and if they were really behind in something, I would want to know. But I think people need to realize that not every child is the same. They're different unique, complex individuals.
A lot of these people would like to control their creativity as well. I was explained to what "meaningful coloring" was this past week and I think it's a load of crap. Apparently scribbling in any and all forms is wrong. These people do not realize that children (four year olds at that) sometimes just want to scribble. Sometimes they'll do the normal things that four year olds do and other days they'll be in a weird mood and won't. I don't think we should put them all in this box to try and make them exactly the same. By telling them they're coloring "wrong" you're limiting them. I can tell this momma is going to be a homeschooling momma in the future... Anyway, this is just my opinion, take it for what you will.
(Zeke when he was just learning to walk!)
Thursday, November 19, 2009
I Hate You, Cancer.
I apologize for not writing sooner. For one, I often think of blog ideas, don't write them down and then forget them. I'm a Mom, and a forgetful one at that...if I don't write it down right away or *really* commit it to my memory, I'm not going to remember. (I've been trying to be better about that though and have been carrying a notebook around with me to jot down things as they come to me.)
Also, we've also had some family things going on. My Grandpa (my Dad's Dad) found out this week he has cancer and the prognosis is not good. I've been busy sifting through my emotions on it and thinking about things from the past. I seem to have become much more emotional than I ever was after having babies, which is at times very infuriating.
My Grandma (not his wife; my other Grandma) died in 2004 from cancer and it was one of the most difficult things I can remember. I can't even imagine how hard it was for her daughters - my mother and her sisters - to see this outspoken, talkative lady who made blankets for everyone's babies and cheated at cards, reduced to a hollow shell of her former self.
My family has had it's share of struggles - my Grandpa (her husband) was killed when I was in first grade by a drunk driver. I was definitely Grandpa's girl and it hit me hard. My Dad has told me about when the police called after the accident. They needed to talk to someone and he stepped up & took the phone. He then had to tell my Grandma that her beloved husband, the father of her children, the grandfather of many, would never be coming back to us. I was outside with the other kids but my Grandma's shrill scream of terror and the deep wrenching sobs that followed is something I have never been able to erase from my memory. It haunted my dreams for weeks afterwards and even today, occasionally pops up as a nightmare.
My Grandpa's death was something (as wrong as this may sound) that was easier for me to deal with, in a way. He was there and then he was gone. I and my whole family were just forced to accept that we would never see him again. It was difficult but it was final - it wasn't a sickness that was drug out or a long battle with a disease. I don't know if that makes it easier to cope or not - for me at that time, it did.
Cancer is most often times different - it eats away at the person, making them weaker, tearing them down bit by bit until they take their very last breath. And that is very difficult for anyone to watch. During the last weeks of my Grandma's life she came in and out of her drug-filled haze, talking in riddles and just struggling to breathe. We gathered around, holding her hands, talking to her and letting her know we were there. Finally, on Christmas Eve a nurse told us, "She's ready to go. She just doesn't want to leave with you all here." So with a heavy heart, the family all came home and tried to get some sleep. We (or at least I) fully expected to go back to the hospice the next day. But the nurse was right - my Grandmother died Christmas day. I know that her daughters have told me before that they feel awful for doing that and that they feel like she died sad and alone but I feel that it was what was best & that it was what she needed/wanted. I hold onto the idea that Grandma knew we were all going home and that it would be Christmas the next day - a time when the family would be celebrating. We would all be getting together for lunch, the kids would be enjoying presents and playing, etc. and she finally could rest, knowing that we all would take care of each other. And we have. My family has close-knit bonds unlike a lot of others I have seen. Yes, we may be at each others throats occasionally or we may break down & cry about something - but I know that if I needed anything (ANYTHING!) I could go to my family & they would help me. I like to think that Grandma is at peace now and that she watches over us all. Perhaps that's childish or silly but it helps me to feel better.
Another thing that has helped me is that invariably at ANY of our family functions, someone relates a funny story about Grandma. It always makes everyone laugh and I think - Look at the legacy this woman has left! Even with her gone for almost five years, we're still talking about years and years ago when she didn't bake the pumpkin pie and served it to Grandpa! That says a lot about a person. I think it's good to keep someone's memory alive. I'm not saying you have to talk about them every waking moment, but pausing to remember them every once in awhile or to relate a funny story is a good idea.
So now we are faced with another cancer situation and I don't even know how to feel. I don't want to see that all happen again and I feel so terribly for my Grandmother, my Dad and his brother and sister. Along with our daily routine and the upcoming holidays, it's a lot of things to process. But I do know that I am thankful for the time I have had with my grandparents and that they have gotten to enjoy their great-grandchildren. I guess I'm just wondering how you all cope with things like this...? I know families that have gone through much worse and I'm sure you all have your own ways of dealing with things. So please feel free to leave a comment. And I apologize for being a Gloomy Gus, I've just been thinking a lot!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wordless Wednesday: Gamer Kids
Sorry for the minimal posts - had some family stuff going on recently!
(The below picture is of my kids playing our XBOX360. Well, Zeke is. Ellie's just messing around.)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
A Chapter In Your Life
"There's a lightsaber in my bed."
I uttered that phrase yesterday and I thought to myself, wouldn't that be a good title for my memoirs or a chapter of my autobiography? Not that I plan on writing those, that's just what it made me think of. Then I got to thinking about my own life, the different parents I know and what any parent's book might be called...
Diary of a Nutty Housewife
My Life As Keeper of the Cheerios
Why Yes, My Name is Santa, Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy
Pregnancy: At Least I'm Not An Elephant
Mischief and Mayhem, or Life With My Twins
There's Pee on the Floor, Food's Burning on the Stove and Everyone's Screaming: Mommy Needs Booze (for those bad days)
Some bloggers have pretty good titles that would work just fine for the title or chapters of a book - Mommy Needs Coffee, Hillbilly Housewife, Mama Needs a Hobby, My Name's Not Mom, Geek Parenting, Domestic Dork and...well, the list goes on and on! Some of you ladies (and fellas) have come up with some very creative stuff!
I took a lot of time to think about the title of this blog when I created it and asked my husband's advice for what would describe me and our family best. And I think Wonderfully Chaotic works pretty darn well.
Have you heard any others you think are good? Or what would you call your book/chapters if you had to name them? I'm interested to hear!
I uttered that phrase yesterday and I thought to myself, wouldn't that be a good title for my memoirs or a chapter of my autobiography? Not that I plan on writing those, that's just what it made me think of. Then I got to thinking about my own life, the different parents I know and what any parent's book might be called...
Diary of a Nutty Housewife
My Life As Keeper of the Cheerios
Why Yes, My Name is Santa, Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy
Pregnancy: At Least I'm Not An Elephant
Mischief and Mayhem, or Life With My Twins
There's Pee on the Floor, Food's Burning on the Stove and Everyone's Screaming: Mommy Needs Booze (for those bad days)
Some bloggers have pretty good titles that would work just fine for the title or chapters of a book - Mommy Needs Coffee, Hillbilly Housewife, Mama Needs a Hobby, My Name's Not Mom, Geek Parenting, Domestic Dork and...well, the list goes on and on! Some of you ladies (and fellas) have come up with some very creative stuff!
I took a lot of time to think about the title of this blog when I created it and asked my husband's advice for what would describe me and our family best. And I think Wonderfully Chaotic works pretty darn well.
Have you heard any others you think are good? Or what would you call your book/chapters if you had to name them? I'm interested to hear!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
TOT: 10 Favorite Movie/Song Remakes
This week's Ten on Tuesday is 10 Favorite Movie/Song Remakes. Wooooo, fun! Here's my list. You can go here to add your own or see other people's. I included links to youtube videos of the trailers or songs.
1. SONG: All Along the Watchtower - Bear McCreary and Bt4 (Originally by Bob Dylan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1__dINxiXU
(The Jimi Hendrix remake is also very good. But then again, my dog's butt would sound better than Bob Dylan. And I don't even have a dog.)
2. SONG: Landslide - Dixie Chicks (Originally by Fleetwood Mac)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sraruD8ho
3. SONG: Hurt - Johnny Cash (Originally by Nine Inch Nails)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
(The video Johnny Cash made brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it.)
4. SONG: Here Comes the Sun - Sheryl Crow (Originally by The Beatles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIc_upjPyAc
(Heard this in the movie Bee Movie and I loved it! Such a fun remake.)
5. SONG: Life Is A Highway - Rascal Flatts (Originally by Tom Cochrane)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsmRuRp4cM
See the rest by clicking "Read More!"
1. SONG: All Along the Watchtower - Bear McCreary and Bt4 (Originally by Bob Dylan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1__dINxiXU
(The Jimi Hendrix remake is also very good. But then again, my dog's butt would sound better than Bob Dylan. And I don't even have a dog.)
2. SONG: Landslide - Dixie Chicks (Originally by Fleetwood Mac)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sraruD8ho
3. SONG: Hurt - Johnny Cash (Originally by Nine Inch Nails)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
(The video Johnny Cash made brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it.)
4. SONG: Here Comes the Sun - Sheryl Crow (Originally by The Beatles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIc_upjPyAc
(Heard this in the movie Bee Movie and I loved it! Such a fun remake.)
5. SONG: Life Is A Highway - Rascal Flatts (Originally by Tom Cochrane)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsmRuRp4cM
See the rest by clicking "Read More!"
Book Review: Elena's Big Move
I received a free copy of the book Elena's Big Move recently and wanted to share with you all my (and my child's) review of it. Here's a little about the book and the author:
Elena’s Big Move (Synergy Books, 978-0-9823140-4-3, $16.95) tells the story of a 9-year-old Puerto Rican girl, Elena, who is moving to Indiana. Faced with the scary idea of leaving her island, she turns to her family for support. Her parents give her a camera and an empty scrapbook, assuring her that memories will travel just as well as her belongings. She photographs her favorite places, documenting everything from her school to her family’s favorite spot to picnic. When it’s time to walk into her Indiana classroom filled with new faces, Elena is braced by the memories she holds in her scrapbook. When her photos prompt a class discussion, Elena learns that home, even a new one, always holds both the past and an exciting future.
Elena’s Big Move provides more than just an entertaining story. With tips for parents in the back of the book, Olivieri encourages parents to actively prepare for a new beginning, even before leaving their old home. Sarah Olivieri is a second grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Gary, Ind., as well as a youth leader at First Christian Church, where she helps with at-risk teenagers. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Purdue University Calumet. Olivieri briefly worked as a realtor for Coldwell Banker where she encountered many families struggling with a big move. She currently lives in Munster, Ind., with her husband, Jose, and three children. Olivieri is excited to add ‘author’ to her job title and plans on writing more children’s books in the future.
Zeke (my four year old) and I read the book together. He especially liked that the little girl in the story moved to Indiana, which is where we live. The pictures were wonderful and it highlighted some neat things from the girl's hometown and in Indiana, the place she would be moving to. I, as an adult, liked that the author wrote about her own experiences moving as a little girl to help others who might be going through a similar situation. We've never had to move (well, we did but it was very short) but I think the story and the tips in the back would be especially helpful for parents that are planning to move to read with their children.
Elena’s Big Move (Synergy Books, 978-0-9823140-4-3, $16.95) tells the story of a 9-year-old Puerto Rican girl, Elena, who is moving to Indiana. Faced with the scary idea of leaving her island, she turns to her family for support. Her parents give her a camera and an empty scrapbook, assuring her that memories will travel just as well as her belongings. She photographs her favorite places, documenting everything from her school to her family’s favorite spot to picnic. When it’s time to walk into her Indiana classroom filled with new faces, Elena is braced by the memories she holds in her scrapbook. When her photos prompt a class discussion, Elena learns that home, even a new one, always holds both the past and an exciting future.
Elena’s Big Move provides more than just an entertaining story. With tips for parents in the back of the book, Olivieri encourages parents to actively prepare for a new beginning, even before leaving their old home. Sarah Olivieri is a second grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Gary, Ind., as well as a youth leader at First Christian Church, where she helps with at-risk teenagers. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Purdue University Calumet. Olivieri briefly worked as a realtor for Coldwell Banker where she encountered many families struggling with a big move. She currently lives in Munster, Ind., with her husband, Jose, and three children. Olivieri is excited to add ‘author’ to her job title and plans on writing more children’s books in the future.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Zeke-isms
My son has always been quite the ham. He is very quick witted and I wanted to share some of his, as I have termed them, "Zeke-isms."
Instead of saying something is behind something, like "That book is behind that chair," he will say "That book is on the back of the side of that chair." Don't ask me why...it's just something he's always said!
Click "Read More" to see LOTS more Zeke-isms.
Click "Read More" to see LOTS more Zeke-isms.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
(I know I've been lacking in posts recently but we've been working on a lot of house projects and enjoying spending time with the hubby on his days off!) This is a recipe I have been making a lot recently and it's VERY tasty!
Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
- 1 pkg. shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Combine all ingredients, saving the hashbrowns for the last. Spread in casserole dish and cook at 350 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes.
Optional: You can add as much cheese as you like of whatever flavor - our family LOVES cheese so I add a lot more than what the recipe calls for! You can also wait and add the chicken until the casserole is done.
Also, I usually season my chicken with a marinade or a little bit of seasoned salt to give it some more flavor.
Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
- 1 pkg. shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Combine all ingredients, saving the hashbrowns for the last. Spread in casserole dish and cook at 350 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes.
Optional: You can add as much cheese as you like of whatever flavor - our family LOVES cheese so I add a lot more than what the recipe calls for! You can also wait and add the chicken until the casserole is done.
Also, I usually season my chicken with a marinade or a little bit of seasoned salt to give it some more flavor.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Happy Halloween from the Skywalkers
I think this picture says it all......
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The owner of this blog is not compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the blog owners. If I claim or appear to be an expert on a certain topic or product or service area, I will only endorse products or services that I believe, based on my expertise, are worthy of such endorsement. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.
If this blog contains content which might present a conflict of interest, this content will always be identified.
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