Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/ Inspiring you to sew, cook and create. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:58:31 +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 Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-slow-cooker-chicken-stroganoff/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-slow-cooker-chicken-stroganoff/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:34:36 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=238882 This slow cooker chicken stroganoff combines tender chicken, mushrooms, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce made with cream cheese and sour cream. With just 15 minutes of prep, it’s an easy dinner for days when you want the slow cooker to handle most of the cooking. Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Cream Cheese If...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-slow-cooker-chicken-stroganoff/feed/ 0 3 Free Halloween Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns: Pumpkin, Ghost & Candy Corn https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/halloween-foundation-paper-piecing-patterns/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/halloween-foundation-paper-piecing-patterns/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:40:54 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=250329 Get three free Halloween foundation paper piecing patterns featuring a mini pumpkin, ghost, and candy corn! These adorable 5-inch quilt blocks are perfect for using up fabric scraps and adding a little handmade Halloween fun to your sewing projects. Free Halloween Quilt Block Patterns These mini Halloween quilt blocks have been a labor of love,...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/halloween-foundation-paper-piecing-patterns/feed/ 0 How to Make a Santa Sack (3 Sizes + 2 Closure Options) https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/how-to-make-a-santa-sack/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/how-to-make-a-santa-sack/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:46:11 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=115513 Learn how to make a Santa sack with this simple sewing tutorial. These reusable fabric gift bags have a boxed bottom, a pretty ribbon closure, and cutting measurements for three sizes. Easy DIY Santa Sack Some gifts just look better in a fabric sack than in wrapping paper. A handmade Santa sack is a simple...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/how-to-make-a-santa-sack/feed/ 0 Easy Roast Beef Sliders with Provolone https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/roast-beef-sliders/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/roast-beef-sliders/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:19:20 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=243220 These easy Roast Beef Sliders are loaded with thinly sliced roast beef and melty provolone cheese, then topped with a savory butter mixture and Everything Bagel seasoning. They’re warm, cheesy, buttery, and so easy to make! Easy Roast Beef Sliders Recipe for Dinner, Game Day, or Parties I especially like recipes like this when you...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/roast-beef-sliders/feed/ 2 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/ 6 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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