What Does Mom Want for Mother’s Day? As a Mother of two kids, I probably could have written about this without anyone else’s input, but I wanted to poll the Mothers in my friends and family. What would they say when asked how they would ideally like to spend Mother’s Day? I was surprised at…
Family Weekend Getaway: Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City Looking for a getaway close to home? Our family enjoys visiting the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City. While they currently have 22 locations in North America, this is the only location my family has been to so far. It is an easy 3.5-hour drive from…
The Transformative Power of Reading: Nurturing Minds, Hearts, and Bonds Are you a busy mom juggling multiple responsibilities? In the whirlwind of motherhood, where every day is a balancing act of endless tasks and obligations, moments of peace can feel like a distant dream. Yet, amidst this chaos lies a sanctuary waiting to be discovered…
Chocolate Cheesecake Easter Dirt Cups Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 8 – 10 Ingredients 1 package OREO cookies, crushed 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups milk 2 packages (3.4 oz) JELL-O Chocolate pudding mix 2 tubs…
Easter Bunny Pancakes Prepare your favorite pancake batter as directed on the package Prepare four round pancakes in varying sizes (i.e. 2 small, 1 medium, 1 large) to give you what will become the head, body, and two paws of your bunny pancakes Prepare two oblong pancakes to give you what will become the ears…
Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Asparagus Skillet Ingredients 1 medium salmon fillet, cut in 3 or 4 chunks 2 bunches of asparagus, rinsed and trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or white wine) 1/2 stick butter 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (we used Sriracha)…
Strawberry Salad with Arugula and Salted Caramel Walnuts Ingredients 4 big handfuls of fresh arugula fresh strawberries, about 12, hulled and halved About 1/2 cup crumbled sheep’s milk feta cheese Caramelized Walnuts 1 cup walnut halves 3 Tbsp brown sugar pinch salt 1 tsp butter Dressing 1/4 cup walnut oil or any oil you prefer…
Difference Maker: Jason Watkins Jason Watkins has been a difference-maker for as long as memory serves. Immediately upon graduating from Quincy Notre Dame, Jason agreed to sacrifice everything and enlisted in the Army. It was during his basic training that the unspeakable events of September 11th, 2001, occurred. Jason left for Iraq in April of…
I recently got the chance to visit with Blake Duesterhaus, Sod Buster Classic Committee Member, regarding the Sod Buster Classic and how this yearly fundraiser gives back to the community. The Sod Buster Classic came to fruition in 2013 and was inspired by a similar fundraiser in Greene County, Illinois. A group of now committee…
Everyone wants to enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday, whether you are Irish, Catholic, or neither! For a nice dinner with friends, alcoholic beverages may be consumed in moderation well into the night. But don’t put yourself or others at risk by overconsumption. You can celebrate the holiday or any outing with friends by choosing…