tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:29:21 +0000free recipefree recipesbuddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elffamily craftfamily funholiday recipedessert recipethanksgiving recipethanksgiving dessert recipedessertdisney family fun craftskid friendly mealDinner recipeRecipesapple dessertbreakfast recipecraftdiy craftentree recipefamilyfamily friendly mealkids craftvalentines dayAppetizer recipeBroccoliDIYHalloweenPaella recipeSoup recipeback to school craftbakingbread pudding recipebread recipecakecarrotscheesechickenchocolatechristmas dessert recipecookiescrock pot recipediy family craftetsycomfamily craft ideasfamily meal ideaflan recipefree craft ideafree soup recipegift ideagiveawayleftover recipemain dish recipepastaroasted Cuban bread recipeseafood recipesnack recipesupper recipetequila recipethanksgiving dessert resipetoddlerBanana pudding recipeCandied popcorn recipeCheese biscuits recipeChicken and dumplingsChristmasDIY giftDIY home decorDanish Kringle recipeDutch babyGood wife's guideHash brown casserole recipeItalian mealJamaican recipeMolten chocolate cakePulled pork recipeSand craftSide dish recipeSt Patricks daySt paddysa christmas storyadult dessertalcoholic cookiesalfredoapple cheesecakeapple pancakeback to schoolbaconbahama breezebaked pancake recipebananabathroom presentbatik tshirt ideabbqbbq bacon meatloafbeach craft ideabeach craftsbeach ideabeachside treasuresbeef roast with bacon recipebibbiscuit recipeblog spotbloggerblogsblogspotbookmarkbraceletbread puddingbroccoli bites recipesbrowniebubbycake in a minutecake in a mugcarribean foodcasserole recipecauliflowercelerycheddar bacon breadcheddar biscuit recipecheesecake recipechia pet craftchicken and dumplings recipechicken pot pie recipechicken recipechicken soupchocolate lollipopschowder recipechristmas recipecola pulled porkcontetscookiecookie monstercornbread recipecorned beef and cabbage recipecorned beef recipecostumecrab dipcrack bread recipecraft ideascraft projectcranberriescranberry muffincreative cookie cakescrock pot pulled porkcuban foodcustarddinnerdinner ideadinner ideasdiy carddiy family craftsdiy flower pendiy mosaic picture framediy sock bunnydonatellodrunken cookiesearth day crafteaster bunnyeasy recipeeggnog custard recipeeggnog recipeenchilada recipefamily breakfast ideafamily humorfamily recipe ideafarm rich french toast sticksfather's day gift ideaflamingo cardflasherflorida cardflowerflower pensflower potsfourth of July treatsfreefree DIY craftfree broccoli rice and cheese recipefree candlesfree foodfree giftsfree jewelryfreebiesfrench toastfrench toast recipefungrand marnier recipehamheadbandheadwrapheart popshomemadehomemakerhorror movieindependence day recipejerk chicken recipejerk wingsjewelryjuicekey fobkid friendly foodslasagnaleg lampleprechaun traplollipop craftlove craftmac and cheesemac n cheese recipemacaronimargaritamargarita flan cake recipematzo ballmatzo ball soupmeatloaf recipemexican recipemicrowave cakemolten lava cake recipemommymonkey breadmonkey bread recipemuffinnecklacenostalgiaorangeorange juice muffinorange ricotta pancakeovernight french toast recipepancake recipepartyparty recipepartylitepasta e Fagioli recipepepermintpeppermint white chocolate recipepersonalized puzzlephotopigs in blanket recipepina coladapopcorn recipepotato chipspotatoespuddingpumpkin bread pudding recipepumpkin cheesecakepumpkin pie cakepumpkin pie cake recipepursepuzzlequick easy dessertquick meal idearanch breadriceroast beefromantic home decorropa vieja recipesaint patricks day recipesand footprints craftsauzascrapbooksea creatures maskseafood soup recipeshell craftside dishsingle serving dessertsirloin roastsnow craft ideasock bunnysock rabbitsoupsourdough bread recipesouthern cookingspiderst patricks day craftsstrawberry daquiristrawberry margarita parfaitssugar cookiesummer craftsummer craft ideasummer fun ideasummer tshirtsuper bowlsuper bowl party food ideasuper bowl party food ideassuper bowl recipesuperbowlswiss cheeseteacher appreciation ideateacher giftteenage mutant ninja turtlestequila lime chicken recipethirty-one giftstshirt craftturkey recipevalentines day DIY craft projectvalentines day cardvalentines day craftveggiesvintage familywarmwhite chocolatewife humorwing recipewinterwinter craft ideawoman's rightsyummyI've always wondered why people say they are a working mother. I find that quite redundant as even though I am a stay-at-home mom, I work damn hard. Granted, I do also run an at home jewelry businesses, yet caring for my 7 year old son and 2 year old daughter is my primary (and favorite) job.http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-598134939342964170Sat, 02 Jan 2016 15:29:00 +00002016-01-02T10:29:04.670-05:00With a new year comes the slew of resolutions. Of course, like everyone, I've got the typical ones of getting back in shape, getting a hold on housework, etc. And like everyone, these get broken within a couple weeks. So this year I decided to help myself stick to them, I'd create some lists to post to the fridge, keep in my phone, etc. The first is my housework list. It is a mashup of other listhttp://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2016/01/get-organized-this-year-household-chore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6118202371968530729Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:33:00 +00002015-08-10T13:42:32.058-04:00adult dessertalcoholic cookiescookiesdessertdrunken cookiesmargaritapina coladastrawberry daquirisugar cookie When one is preparing for a weekend away in the Keys without kids, apparently the thing to do (if you are me) is create Drunken Sugar Cookies. These ended up being such a hit that I was requested to share them. The base recipe is listed first, followed by the instructions.  At the bottom are some ways to change them up based on some popular drinks. Of course, you can use this all as http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2015/08/drunken-sugar-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6160032365937741852Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:10:00 +00002015-08-03T09:10:38.426-04:00I know it's been awhile since I've posted a recipe, craft, or some funny story, but honestly things have been more than nuts in our house. However, after hosting a post-golf outing dinner party, I had a few requests for my Caramel Apple Pie recipe, so as always, you ask and you shall receive.   Ingredients: Crust: Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (you'll use approximately 14 so get two 8 packs) http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2015/08/caramel-apple-pie-with-cinnamon-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-5819266982943736276Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:18:00 +00002014-11-18T11:39:06.683-05:00So, as I prepare for Buddy to return, I figured I'd post pictures of all his little escapades from the past 2 years that have only appeared on my Pinterest or Instagram page to help all the other families with some great (and probably sometimes a bit inappropriate) ideas for their Elf on a Shelf. Enjoy! 2013  Stocking Stuffer Elf  Hiding on the top bunk...whatever did http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2014/11/buddy-elf-whats-your-favorite-color.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-2679853370915169460Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:13:00 +00002013-12-13T12:13:07.784-05:00buddy the elfelf on the shelfflashernaughty elf I'm speechless at the trouble he's causing.http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/flash-ahhhhhhhhhh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-3816366902891805574Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:48:00 +00002013-12-11T21:48:07.026-05:00bathroom presentbuddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elf I sure hope my son can make it to the bathroom on time tomorrow morning!http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/got-little-present-for-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-1203387383581304368Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:55:00 +00002013-12-11T13:55:08.030-05:00cake in a minutecake in a mugmicrowave cakeMolten chocolate cakequick easy dessertsingle serving dessertThere are so many times I have craved chocolate cake (especially the molten kind that fudge or caramel drips decadently out the middle). Unfortunately my husband hates chocolate, so unless I have company coming, chocolate cake is never in my house.  So when I saw recipes popping up on Pinterest with 5 minute microwave in a mug single serving cakes, I about lost it.  So I got to trying http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/moist-chocolate-molten-cake-in-mug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6099592561931361610Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:50:00 +00002013-12-10T22:50:51.068-05:00buddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elf Buddy decided to take over the office tonight, and while in there he took some not so flattering photocopies of himself, including one of his bare butt.  He just seems to be getting naughtier the longer he's away from the North Pole!http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/photocopier-gone-wild.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-696446733511944120Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:48:00 +00002013-12-10T22:48:53.587-05:00buddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elf So tonight Buddy decided to steal some of Connor's underwear and hang them from the fan.  And it wouldn't be fun unless he went for a ride with them!http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/panty-raid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-201101500945850994Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:46:00 +00002013-12-10T22:46:16.813-05:00buddy the elfdonatelloelf on the shelfnaughty elfteenage mutant ninja turtles Buddy finally got out of the bar once I came home, and decided to challenge Donatello in a friendly game of Tic Tac Toe.  Unfortunately it ended in a stalemate, which Donny didn't take very well since he's used to being the smart one, and not being outwitted by an elf.http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/tic-tac-toe-turtle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-7556437085464577672Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:43:00 +00002013-12-10T22:43:33.419-05:00buddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elf This naughty elf has been spending too much time at the bar while I'm away.  Looks like he is getting a piggyback ride from a parrot (or at least I hope that's all that's going on!).http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/still-at-bar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6184367872816946113Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:41:00 +00002013-12-10T22:41:58.040-05:00buddy the elfelf on the shelfnaughty elf I am out of town one night, an Buddy has already made some new friends and is hitting the bar.  Afraid to see what he does the rest of the time I'm gone!http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/buddy-hits-bar-with-some-new-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-7896193386483356194Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:40:00 +00002013-12-10T22:40:36.890-05:00a christmas storybuddy the elfelf on the shelfleg lampnaughty elf Buddy decided to recreate his favorite movie, A Christmas Story.  And of course, since he's a naughty elf, he had to recreate the scene (in the best of his ability) where Ralphie is rubbing the leg lamp.  Dirty Elf!http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/naughty-little-elf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6624794168601149655Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:37:00 +00002013-12-10T22:37:49.456-05:00buddy the elfcookie monsterelf on the shelfnaughty elf Buddy decided he wanted cookies, but didn't want to share with Cookie Monster...so he locked poor Cookie outside.  http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/buddy-vs-cookie-monster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-198641487783114351Wed, 04 Dec 2013 02:17:00 +00002013-12-03T21:17:39.652-05:00buddy the elfChristmaself on the shelfBuddy the Elf has arrived...and with him is almost a month of sanity. He joined us last year, and it was so amazing how well our son behaved that my husband wanted him to stick around for the entire year.  Unfortunately, Buddy had to go home to the North Pole, but he's back, and already up to no good. Tonight is his first night here, and already he has taken El Chubacabra out for a spin. http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/12/buddy-elf-is-back-along-with-our-sanity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-7248071517779422814Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:21:00 +00002013-11-13T10:21:42.891-05:00Beachside Treasures Pinterest Giveaway As promised, to thank everyone for sticking with me as I created my newest "treasure", I will be having a giveaway just in time for the holidays. First thing you need to do is follow  Beachside Treasures on Pinterest.   Next, pin your favorite treasures from the Beachside Treasures website and the Beachside Treasures Etsy page.&http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/11/beachside-treasures-pinterest-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-6368158989741514232Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-06-07T08:00:09.957-04:00breakfast recipefamily breakfast ideafamily recipe ideaorange ricotta pancakepancake recipeLast week, I had promised my son that if he behaved at Tae Kwon Do that I would take him for breakfast dinner at IHOP (don't judge me, daddy was out of town and I was tired).  Needless to say he didn't so I was stuck having to figure out last minute dinner.  So we stopped at Publix on our way home.  Since I was already in the mindset of breakfast dinner, I decided to just make my http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/06/orange-ricotta-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-8709368252020652123Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:55:00 +00002013-06-05T12:27:56.094-04:00baconbbqbbq bacon meatloafDinner recipefamily meal ideafree recipesmeatloaf recipepotato chipsI'll admit it, sometimes I like to just veg out in front of the TV with the Food Network on (I love the competition shows and Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives).  And sometimes I will see them making something and it just gets me in the mood for it.  This happened the other day when I saw Alton Brown talking about his favorite meatloaf.  He puts BBQ potato chips in it instead of bread http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/06/manly-meatloaf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-3261384097970238340Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:40:00 +00002013-02-05T08:40:27.169-05:00appetizer recipechicken recipefree recipeJamaican recipejerk chicken recipejerk wingssuper bowl party food ideawing recipeThese Jerk wings are so tasty, and you can make them as mild or spicy as you like based on the type of peppers you use, the spiciness of the seasoning you use, etc.  They are also great to make ahead of time and keep in the freezer to defrost and throw on the grill whenever the mood suits you. Ingredients: 2 1/2lb chicken wings 1 Tbl dry Jerk Seasoning (mild or spicy depending on your http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/02/jamaican-jerk-grilled-wings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-7367927032813797716Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-02-04T08:00:09.028-05:00bread puddingbreakfast recipecrock pot recipefamily friendly mealfrench toastkid friendly mealovernight french toast recipe                 Overnight Crock Pot Bread Pudding French Toast Ingredients: 1 whole 16 oz loaf of raisin challah (or plain challah and then add 1 cup diced/bite size fruit of your choice) 6 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup low fat milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 Tbl cinnamon 1 tsp lemon rind 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup brown sugar http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/02/overnight-crock-pot-bread-pudding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-3969189520986200682Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-01-31T08:00:11.649-05:00appetizer recipekid friendly foodspigs in blanket recipesnack recipesuper bowl party food ideasPigs in a Blanket These are so simple to make, and yet everyone asks me to make them for every occasion (and then asks for the recipe).  So here you go! Ingredients: 2 packages of Hillshire Farms Beef Lil Smokies 1 can 8 count Pillsbury Big and Flaky Croissant Rolls dough Preheat oven to 350* Using a pizza cutter, slice the pointed end of each croissant triangle off at about the 1/3 markhttp://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/01/pigs-in-blanket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-1609724362987346293Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-01-14T12:10:35.412-05:00carrotscelerychickenchicken pot pie recipeeasy recipefamily friendly mealkid friendly mealmain dish recipepotatoes                              Chicken Pot Pie Pockets Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts Diced carrots (about 10 baby carrots sliced) Diced celery (3 small stalks or 2 medium) Diced medium potato Minced onion (about 1tbl) 1can healthy request cream http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/01/chicken-pot-pie-pockets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-2478549833153554369Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-01-14T12:11:10.884-05:00free recipehamkid friendly mealmac and cheesemac n cheese recipemacaronipastaswiss cheese                           Ham and Swiss Mac n Cheese  Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk 1 12 oz can evaporated milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled to room temp to prevent curdling 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 pound elbow macaroni or mini penne http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/01/ham-and-swiss-mac-n-cheese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-5856092813782816558Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:46:00 +00002013-01-14T11:46:33.257-05:00alfredoBroccolicarrotscauliflowerchickenfamily friendly mealfree recipeItalian mealkid friendly meallasagnamain dish recipepastaveggies                       Chicken Primavera Alfredo Lasagna Ingredients: 12 cooked lasagna noodles 2 jars Alfredo sauce 1/2 head finely chopped broccoli (about 2large stalks) 1/2 head finely chopped cauliflower 3 carrots shredded 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes 1 8 oz http://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2013/01/chicken-primavera-alfredo-lasagna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960319939704057599.post-8363865899617168067Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-10-14T09:00:08.256-04:00craftdisney family fun craftsfamily craft ideasfamily funHalloweenkids craftlollipop craftspiderWith my favorite holiday right around the corner, I just had to make one of the crafts I recently found on my Disney Family Fun craft app for my IPad. I tweaked it just a little bit, but my son just had a blast making it, and has actually for once not fought me to eat a lollipop. This is a great craft to do at a kids Halloween party, for your kid's class, or to do with your kids and pass out onhttp://workingmommyisredundant.blogspot.com/2012/10/spider-lollipop-treats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0