Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/ Inspiring you to sew, cook and create. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-new-favicon-32x32.jpg Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/ 32 32 Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quick-and-easy-mini-chicken-pot-pies/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quick-and-easy-mini-chicken-pot-pies/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:57:15 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2014/11/quick-and-easy-mini-chicken-pot-pies.html These Mini Chicken Pot Pies are filled with tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, then topped with a generous Bisquick biscuit crust. Using cooked or rotisserie chicken keeps the prep simple, making them perfect for a busy weeknight. Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies I’ve always been a big believer in sitting down together...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quick-and-easy-mini-chicken-pot-pies/feed/ 5 35+ Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes for Dinner https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/rotisserie-chicken-recipes/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/rotisserie-chicken-recipes/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:06:31 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=249979 A store-bought rotisserie chicken is one of my favorite shortcuts for getting dinner on the table quickly. These easy leftover rotisserie chicken recipes turn the extra meat into casseroles, soups, pasta, pizza, tacos, salads, and more. And as long as you hide the empty chicken container, no one ever has to know how easy dinner...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/rotisserie-chicken-recipes/feed/ 0 Cheesy Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-and-cheesy-green-chile-chicken-and/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-and-cheesy-green-chile-chicken-and/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:57:14 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2015/09/easy-and-cheesy-green-chile-chicken-and.html This Cheesy Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of mild Tex-Mex flavor. Made with cooked chicken and rice, diced green chiles, peppers, sour cream, and plenty of cheese, it comes together quickly and bakes in about 30 minutes. You can even use canned chicken, which makes this a great pantry-friendly...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-and-cheesy-green-chile-chicken-and/feed/ 69 15 Easy Halloween Party Crafts for Kids https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:44:33 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=65573 Hosting a family-friendly Halloween party this year? Then today’s post is for you! I have 3 great Halloween Party craft ideas for the kids to do, plus tips on how to save on all your craft and party supplies.
I can't believe how quickly Halloween snuck up on me this year, it seems like September just flew by!

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/feed/ 7 Free Printable Halloween Ghost Garland for Kids https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:15:20 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=249861 This printable Halloween ghost garland is an easy way to make a cute Halloween decoration with the kids. All you have to do is print the blank ghosts, let the kids draw faces and decorate them, then cut them out and string them together! Hang your finished ghost garland across the mantel, over a doorway,...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/feed/ 0 Easy Homemade Apple Butter in the Slow Cooker https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:06:27 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2011/09/homemade-apple-butter.html This easy homemade apple butter is thick, smooth, warmly spiced, and packed with rich apple flavor. My no-peel blender shortcut keeps the prep simple, and the slow cooker does most of the work. Make a small batch to enjoy now, freeze for later, or can for shelf-stable storage. Easy Homemade Apple Butter in the Slow...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/feed/ 53 Homemade Pizza Sauce Canning Recipe https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:59:34 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2011/09/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and.html Homemade pizza sauce is surprisingly easy to make, and I think it tastes so much better than most store-bought pizza sauces. This flavorful pizza sauce canning recipe uses canned crushed tomatoes and simple pantry seasonings, so you can make it any time of year. Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe I started making my own pizza sauce...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/feed/ 114 Perfect Pairings Layer Cake Quilt: Easy Layer Cake Quilt Pattern https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:52:42 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=232450 The Perfect Pairings Layer Cake Quilt is a fast and beginner-friendly pattern made with precut 10-inch squares. Each block combines two coordinating prints, while solid sashing gives the fabrics room to shine. This easy layer cake quilt pattern uses only straight cuts and seams, with no triangles or tricky points to match. The free PDF...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/feed/ 6 Ninjago Ninja Costume for Halloween https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:17:33 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/10/howtomakeanijacostume.html This easy DIY ninja costume was originally inspired by Cole from LEGO Ninjago, but the same basic idea works for almost any homemade ninja Halloween costume. The costume includes a simple wrap-style top, black pants, a sash, padded shoulder accents, and a ninja hood made from a T-shirt. My son has always been a LEGO...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/feed/ 9 Free Printable Halloween Bingo Game https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-bingo-game/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-bingo-game/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:17:40 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=246528 Looking for an easy Halloween activity for a classroom party, family game night, or kids’ Halloween party? This free printable Halloween bingo game is simple to set up, easy for children to understand, and just spooky enough for Halloween! The printable includes 12 unique Halloween bingo cards, a set of labeled calling pieces, and complete...

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