Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Welcome to Day 2 of the Soup-A-Thon at The Marathon Mom! It’s Tonya from 4 little Fergusons, back again! Yesterday, I shared some of our family favorite soups, and today I brought 3 more! Today's Soup Du Jour's are: Amish Cheeseburger Soup, Hearty Vegetable Hamburger Soup & last but definitely not least, Crock Pot Kraut & Bean soup. (No wrinkling your nose, it is seriously the … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer Tonya at 4 Little Fergusons Hi! I'm Tonya! I am a midwest mom of 4, 3 of those miracles arriving in the last 4 years. We have been pregnant 8 times in 9 years of marriage, so as you can imagine, the words spoken most often at my house are: “Hello”, “Goodbye” and “I’m Pregnant.” I guess if I was being truthful, you’d also hear the words: ”I … [Read more...]
This is one of those versatile dishes that can serve as a great dinner for your family or as party food. Wait....isn't that the same thing? Certainly not the healthiest, seeing how the first ingredients on the list are crescent rolls, but overall, not too bad. I would love to find an easy, healthy, homemade version of the crescent roll and when I do, I'll update this recipe. But until … [Read more...]
I'm sure there are a million and a half variations of Mexican lasagna out there. And my advice to you when making your own is this: Layer in the pan what sounds good to you. Experiment. Change it up. Find what you like and pile it high. And then? Enjoy with your favorite chips, salsa and guac! I've tried a couple of different versions of this, some with rice and some without, … [Read more...]
Pin It Oh my word, this stuff is good! And the best part? All the ingredients are pantry staples!! You'll never need to buy canned enchilada sauce again! This recipe makes enough enchilada sauce for about one pan of enchiladas or one Mexican lasagna. … [Read more...]
Looking for a healthy pasta dish that fills up your large family? Or maybe you're wanting to make a big batch of baked pasta to be able to freeze for later use? This recipe is enough for even our large family of a bunch of growing boys, and we even have left-overs (which I love for the next day's lunch!) And it's got to be the easiest baked pasta recipe ever! We buy organic pasta … [Read more...]
Pin It As a homeschooling mom of seven (soon to be eight) boys, I try to keep lunch as simple and easy as possible around here. No time for major interruptions for cooking or cleaning in the middle of our homeschool day, I like to keep a lunch menu that consists of fast, easy-to-grab items that the boys can choose from that creates a well-balanced, healthy meal that will re-fuel their bodies … [Read more...]
Butternut squash is packed full of nutrients that are essential to healthy, especially growing bodies. And for moms who understand what it's like to have a picky eater or two, making butternut squash puree to sneak into kids' food is a great thing! It's so easy to make. Simply bake a (washed) butternut squash at 375 in baking pan, just as you would a potato, until done. You will know when … [Read more...]
It's time to start thawing your frozen turkey if you haven't already. It can take a few days to thaw to the center when thawing in the refrigerator. I've tried different methods of roasting turkey over the years. My Grandma, in later years, discovered the plastic roasting bag, and once she did, she swore by it, and said the bag really helped make the moistest turkey ever. So, for a while … [Read more...]
Pin It I don't buy packaged taco seasoning. It has ingredients in it that I can't pronounce, and I have all the ingredients I DO want in my pantry, and it's cheaper, and I don't mind being able to adjust the flavor when necessary for smaller/younger taste buds. And trust me. You will probably want to take your toddler's portion (or any other wimpy non-spice-eaters') out … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
