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Weekend Bites #24

New to Weekend Bites? Here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

I am officially enrolled in my 2nd term of college – woot woot! It’s been so exciting to do this, even though at times it can become extremely difficult and crazy. If any of you are thinking about going back to school, I totally urge you to do it. Feel free to message me with any questions and advice on going back!

FEATURES

Red Grapefruit and Pineapple Slim Down Smoothie

from Happiness is Homemade

Grapefruit? Pineapple? Slim Down?! This may become a staple in my home.

Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

from Penney Lane Kitchen

I can’t stop looking at this! If the flavor is anything like the photography, this is bound to be the perfect recipe.

Snowman Hot Cocoa Stirrers

from Sunny with a chance of Sprinkles

We don’t have any snow here currently, but my kids have desperately wanted to make a Snowman. These will surely suffice!

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March 6, 2015
Weekend Bites #23 Chili

New to Weekend Bites? Here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

I noticed quite a few chili’s and soups last week. With the cold weather hitting the south and east, I thought you’d all enjoy a closer look at these warming dishes. We had a windchill of -27 today, but my 4 year old still insisted we play outside for a little bit. BRRR!

FEATURES

Slow cooker black bean and turkey sausage stew

from Honey and Birch

Slow Cooker Calico Beef and Bean Soup

from Life with the Crust Cut Off

Chunky Beef Chili

from This Silly Girl’s Life

One Pot Meal Fiesta Chicken Enchilada Soup

from A Dish of Daily Life

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February 27, 2015
Weekend Bites #22 Cheesecake

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

Thanks for always coming to party with us! We just love looking through your recipes. Enjoy this weeks Features.

Raw Vegan Mango Cheesecake
from Vie de la Vegan
I love cheesecake, but this is one version I’ve never seen!

24 No Bake Cheesecake Desserts
from This Silly Girls Life
Yes, I really really do love cheesecake!

Cherry Key Lime Pie
from Titi Crafty
It’s not cheesecake, but pie is a pretty close second in my favorites.

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February 20, 2015
Weekend Bites #21

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

Are you ready for Valentines? We’re spending most of our day in Bismarck attending the LDS temple there, while the kids are babysat – woohoo! In the evening Mark has a band thing for a wine and dine event. I’ll miss having a special dinner with him and the kids, but may have something special waiting for him later in the evening.

I’d love to hear your plans! If you still need some inspiration, check out these Valentines Cupcakes I made, or browse the linky below!

This weeks Features

Recipes I know my hubby would like!

Let’s start Breakfast right with this Pecan Caramel Sweet Roll Cake with Streusel Topping

from A Simple Pantry

This alone may win me wife of the year ya’ll!

For dinner I know Mark would enjoy these Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde

from A Dish of Daily Life.

I get a lot of flack sometimes because I never make enough enchiladas. So, I’ll be doubling up the recipes this weekend.

It’s not Valentines without some chocolate right? Snicker and Apple Salad

from Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles.

I’m all for calling something a Salad especially when chocolates involved – Mark would most likely agree as he enjoyed an Oreo Salad last weekend.

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February 13, 2015
Weekend Bites #20 Valentines

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

I sure hope you didn’t worry about me this week! I’m coming to the end of my school term, and have one last class I need to study up and then pass the test! Hopefully this Saturday I’ll be passed, and then I’ve got a good couple weeks just to hang out here with all of you. With how little I’ve posted recently, I’ve had time to think about, and create some exciting things I want to share with you! Eee, but for now enjoy this Valentines Dinner I’ve put together from your links last week.

Features

Start your Valentines morning by serving up this Pecan Caramel French Toast Casserole from Life with the Crust Off.

I know I will score big points with Mark if this makes an appearance.

Try some Homemade Pizza Rolls from Growing Up Gabel for lunch. It’s quick to make leaving more time to spend with your loved ones.

For dinner you can’t go too wrong combining your meat with your salad like in this Cilantro Lime Fajita Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette from My Natural Family.

Don’t forget your Love Potion!! from Simply {Darr}ling. The mix of cranberry and cherry here speaks to both Mark and I.

It’s not Valentines without a dessert right? You could get all fancy with hearts, but I’m in love with the little pop of red on these Mini Cherry Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from Tried and Tasty.

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February 6, 2015
Weekend Bites #19 Beverages

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

Hello Hello! Wow January is over this weekend, but I’m still not quite use to writing 2015 – anyone with me? A couple weeks ago I joined a support group on facebook one of my friends had put together. I wasn’t sure entirely what, if anything I would get out of it, but it has been amazing! I have some new friends, and they have helped keep me accountable for my goals around the house. I seriously feel like a new person this year.

How are you all doing with your new year goals? Have you found success yet? Let me know in the comments what you’re up to! I’d love to help encourage you along.

This weeks Features!

Drinks anyone? So many beverages caught my eye this last week; check them out!

Skittles Game Face Fizz

from Frugal Foodie Mama

I see so much potential for these with different party themes! I especially love that they are kid friendly.

Apple, Carrot, Ginger Smoothie

from Eat Like You Love Yourself

I love smoothies, and this one sounds so perfect! Can’t wait to try it with the kids

Orange

Orange Blossom Punch

from Sisters Wives

Punch without color is a win for my house of kids!

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January 30, 2015
Weekend Bites #18

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down
Visit my cohost Debi at Practical Parenting

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

Get ready, because coming soon to Home Maid Simple are Simple Dinner Ideas! I’ve been in a rut lately, but have recently found some pretty simple, but still delicious dinner ideas. Come February I’ll start sharing them all with you.

I had such fun looking through your posts last week! Here’s a few that really stood out to me.

Features!

Easy Mug Brownie

from Creating&Co

I was in need of a chocolate fix the other day and didn’t have anything on hand. While I was browsing the link up, I found this! OH YUM! The kids and I really enjoyed it.

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Grapefruit

from Tastefully Frugal

Personally I don’t need any excuses to eat Grapefruit, it’s good stuff! But if you need convincing, these are some great reasons to eat it.

Try my favorite way to eat Grapefruit.

Fish with Yogurt Parsley Sauce & Pomegranate Seeds

from Sweet Caroline’s Corner

It has Pomegranate, enough said. Really though, this has been put on my menu for the weekend. I’ll let you know what we think.

Thanks for sharing with Weekend Bites!

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January 23, 2015
Weekend Bites #17

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

I must be craving summer, because while browsing the recipes shared last week, the ones I kept going back to felt very summery to me. I love winter, I do, but those real heavy meals start taking a toll on me. So even though it’s still pretty cold out there (Hey this week it’s warming up to the 30’s!), I’m enjoying more light and refreshing recipes shared by you – also who doesn’t love saving money? Check out the tips to save money on healthy foods shared last week.

FEATURES

Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes

from Inspiration for Moms

Strawberry Peach Ginger Soda

from Geniabeme

23 Ways to Save on Healthy Foods

from Little House Living

Thanks for sharing with Weekend Bites!

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January 16, 2015
Weekend Bites #16 Hello!

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Subscribe!

Last week we said goodbye to long time co-hots Diane from Simple Living and Eating. She’s still blogging, but taking time to write her own cookbook. I debated shutting down all of Weekend Bites, but I sure love this little party we have each week. So I reached out to another friend of mine, Debi from Practical Parenting Ideas.

I met Debi a little over a year ago at church. We somehow got on the topic of blogging, and she asked for me help and tips to get started. I was so excited to share my knowledge of this wonderful world. We spent a good couple hours formatting, google searching, and just hanging out. Finally Debi kicked off, and has created some pretty amazing posts. One of the great things I love about blogging is it doesn’t matter where you live. Despite me moving, we still chat on facebook, and try to help each other out.

So what will you find at Practical Parenting Ideas? Well just that, Practical Parenting Ideas – from car seat safety, to yummy kid friendly treats. I’m so excited to have Debi on board with Weekend Bites, and hope you’ll all head over and give her a warm welcome!

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Recipes from Practical Parenting Ideas

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mexican Haystacks

Toffee Apple Dip

An InLinkz Link-up

January 9, 2015
Weekend Bites #15 Goodbye

Welcome back to Weekend Bites in a New Year!

I know you may have seen over at Diane’s that we were closing Weekend Bites down, but after some discussion with a friend, I’ve decided to keep it going. I am so very grateful to Diane for her partnership these last few years and all she did to make Weekend Bites grow. Many of you came to our little party because of her hard work in browsing your sites and inviting you to join us. This year she has decided to take the time to write a cookbook, which I think we’ll all be very excited to purchase and add to our collections.

Next week I’ll introduce you to the new cohost (Debi from Practical Parenting), but today I’d like to share some of my favorite recipes from Diane.

Puffed Pastry Chocolate Flowers

Bacon Stuffed Clams

Surf n Turf Pasta

Asparagus Soup

Diane, Thank you for growing this party with me! I reached out to you not even knowing you with this little idea I had. We started small, but we’ve grown pretty large. So large it’s hard to keep up with sometimes. I wish you much luck and success in 2015 and with your cookbook. Keep in touch!

If you’re new to Weekend Bites, here’s the run down

1. Link up your any food related post below

2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined.

3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)

5. Each month I send out a newsletter with the most popular links from that month – you may be featured!! This is a once a month newsletter, every first Friday of the month, no spamming involved. Sign up over there ——>(the Foodie Friday one)

An InLinkz Link-up

January 2, 2015

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