tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55789688957883147522024-02-06T19:29:48.661-08:00What's Cookin' on Denby?Enjoying life while continuously feeding my four kids, two dogs, and a husband.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.comBlogger294125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-32157618808218628092014-07-13T05:38:00.000-07:002014-07-13T05:38:13.117-07:00Blogging takes time, so does meal planning!So much has happened in my life since I last posted...in November of 2013! I really do want to start being more consistent with my blogging. I have started a new job, which I love, and that has made my life so much better! I no longer have to work in the evenings, being on call or making late home visits. It is such a relief knowing that when I come home in the afternoons (at 3:00pm) I do not have to leave my family! With that being said, I am going to become more vigilant about posting on my blog.<br />
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I have gotten off track with meals and have found myself going to the store more frequently than I should, maybe it is because I am home in the evenings? I am not sure. Having four kids and not planning out meals it not a good idea. My goal is to not go to the grocery store more than once a week. So here is the meals that I plan on serving my family this week:<br />
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Sunday: Vacation Bible School will feed my gang/husband is working<br />
Monday: Vacation Bible School for kids/husband is working<br />
Tuesday: Vacation Bible School for kids/husband is working<br />
Wednesday: Potluck dinner at park, I am taking this: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/219832025536597285/" target="_blank">Crockpot Mac & Cheese</a><br />
Thursday: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/219832025536677318/" target="_blank">Loaded Nachos</a><br />
Friday: Breakfast Burritos with Sausage & Eggs, Cooked Apples<br />
Saturday: Grilled BBQ Chicken, Peas, Fresh Fruit<br />
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I might make some Thai Chicken in the crockpot, just so my husband will have something to eat for dinner, on the days he is working.<br />
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As I begin 2013, I want to make a point to be more "Green." One of the ways we have started to conserve energy is to hang our laundry. We are doing so inside this winter and my hope is that i can continue doing this throughout the year. My husband hung a shower curtain rod, from Lowes, in our laundry room. We hang all of our pants, shirts, PJ's, and jackets in there to dry. I sometimes fold the towels in half and hang them too. If the rack is too full, I hang the towel over the corner of the door to dry. Our clothes dry within 24 hours, so I can do about 1 to 2 loads a day. <br />
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My husband and I have cut our use of the dryer down from 6-10 loads each week to 1-2 loads. We are saving lots of $$$ this way! We also use only cold water in our washing machine, so that is also helping keep the cost of laundry down. Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-50947745248403508192013-01-02T11:04:00.000-08:002013-01-02T11:04:14.945-08:00The Best Ever Hot Chocolate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came upon this recipe on the internet (cooks.com) one cold, winter's day as my children were playing outside in the snow. We were out of hot chocolate packets from the store, so I thought to myself, "I'm going to make some from scratch!" I was very pleased with the result. I don't remember my mother's tasting like this as a child. I remembered a watered down, coca drink! My kids and husband thought it was the best they've ever had! I hope you feel the same way once you try it!</div>
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The Best Ever Hot Chocolate Recipe:</div>
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1 Tbsp Coca Powder</div>
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2 Tbsp Sugar</div>
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2 Tbsp Water</div>
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1 Cups of Milk</div>
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1 tsp Vanilla</div>
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Mix the coca powder, sugar, and water together. Heat over the stove for about one minute. Whisk in the milk and vanilla. Continue stirring occasionally until you have the desired temperature. </div>
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Don't forget to add marshmallows to this wonderful hot chocolate!</div>
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This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for the amount of people you will be serving! </div>
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Garage Doors/Paint Floor in Garage, Give 4 toys away, Save $100 for Christmas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I hope 2012 has been good for you, as it has been for my family. I'm looking forward to this new year and all the things we have planned! I hope to blog more often, now that life seems to be settling a bit, so check back frequently! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-63693425519648385282012-09-10T08:21:00.002-07:002012-09-10T08:22:20.665-07:00FREE JCPENNY HAIRCUTS CONTINUE!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="userContent">JCPenney is bringing back the free hair cuts offer again, starting November 4th!</span></div>
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<span class="userContent">JCPenney received such great response to their Back-to-School Free Haircuts deal in August (they gave away 1.6 million hair cuts!) that they are bringing it back as a <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/09/10/2994490/jc-penney-brings-back-free-haircuts.html">permanent promotion</a>, on Sundays, starting November 4th. Just call your <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/index.jsp">local JCPenney</a> to make a hair appointment for your children (grades K – 6th).</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">You better believe I will be calling for my kids! My children got great haircuts at our local JCPenny store this August.</span>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-45144547954562802832012-09-06T07:02:00.000-07:002012-09-06T07:02:04.387-07:00French Toast CasseroleThis is another wonderful recipe that I found on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest.</a> I made this French Toast Casserole last Sunday and it was a hit! This is very easy to make and your family will just love it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recipe taken from: <a href="http://sheldonrachel.blogspot.com/2009/03/french-toast-bake.html">http://sheldonrachel.blogspot.com/2009/03/french-toast-bake.html</a></td></tr>
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Ingredients:<br />
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1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 loaf Texas toast<br />4 eggs<br />
1 1/2 cup milk<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />Powdered sugar for sprinkling<br />
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1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar, stir<br />2.
Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan and coat the bottom of the pan<br />3. Beat
eggs, milk, & vanilla<br />4. Lay single layer of Texas Toast in pan<br />5.
Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer<br />6. Add 2nd layer of Texas Toast<br />7.
Spoon on remaining egg mixture<br />8. Cover & chill in fridge overnight<br />9.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes)<br />10. Sprinkle
with powdered sugar<br />11. Serve with warm maple syrup, if desired. </div>
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When serving, flip the french toast over so the brown sugar and butter are on top! Enjoy!</div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-60848240258859262042012-09-06T06:49:00.003-07:002012-09-06T06:49:46.425-07:00Self PortraitLooking for a great idea to entertain your kids on a rainy day? Or maybe a quite activity for the older kids during nap time? This was such a neat idea I found on my favorite website, Pinterest! <br />
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Directions: Have your child trace their hands and feet on the paper. Then have the child draw in their body. <br />
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My Alex is such a artist, don't you think?<br />
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-89735081201470406912012-07-20T19:33:00.000-07:002012-07-20T19:33:06.251-07:00Free Haricuts for Kids at JC Penny in August<div style="text-align: center;">
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Call your local JC Penny to see if they are offering FREE haircuts to kids during the month of August. Call soon because they are filling up appointments! I got four appointments the week before school so my children can go to school with a "normal, stylish" haircut rather than a Mommy haircut!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-46460137228867105482012-07-20T19:29:00.003-07:002012-07-20T19:29:45.125-07:00Baked Zucchini Sticks with Carmalized Onion DipMaking French Fries out of Zucchini is such a great way to get rid of the not so favorite vegetable! I really enjoyed this recipe! I hope you do, too!<br />
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I took this recipe from <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2011/07/28/baked-zucchini-sticks-and-sweet-onion-dip-that-bloomin-zucchini/" target="_blank">King Arthur Flour...Ch</a>eck it out!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-32443016975129515202012-07-20T19:27:00.002-07:002012-07-20T19:27:08.592-07:00Free Sample of Shampoo<img height="440" src="http://garnier.consumerproducts.us.com/social/vipsampling/assets/images/profile-img.png" width="214" /><br />
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I have found that if I set daily or weekly goals in my personal and professional life, I get more accomplished! Maybe it is because I like seeing things marked off the list. Here are the top ten things I hope to get accomplished this week:<br />
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1. Unpack at least three boxes each day (we just moved less than 1 month ago).<br />
2. Do at least one load of laundry per day.<br />
3. Clean the bathrooms.<br />
4. Vacuum the house every other day this week.<br />
5. Clean out the van.<br />
6. Clean off counter tops in the bathrooms (I unpacked bathroom boxes, but left junk on counter tops)<br />
7. Sleep at least 8 hours per night.<br />
8. Get up at least three mornings this week (at 6:00am) to walk before the kids get up.<br />
9. Drink 1 glass of water before I have coffee or breakfast every day. Then continue to drink at least 6 more glasses throughout the day.<br />
10. Read each child one book or chapter per day.<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578968895788314752.post-13581767208326479562012-06-24T18:44:00.000-07:002012-06-24T18:44:06.112-07:00Menu for the Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chicken Curry, Rice, Salad<br />
Fresh, Homemade Blueberry Pancakes, Cooked Apples, and Bacon<br />
Chicken Sausages, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, <a href="http://whatscookinondenby.blogspot.com/2012/06/grape-salad.html" target="_blank">Grape Salad</a><br />
<a href="http://whatscookinondenby.blogspot.com/2011/05/very-easy-pleasing-enchilladas.html" target="_blank">Enchiladas</a>, Mexican Rice, Applesauce<br />
Spaghetti, Salad<br />
Hamburger Stroganoff<br />
Friday- Dinner Out<br />
Saturday- Dinner OutRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266266507354449686noreply@blogger.com0