Kristineduffey

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• Save to Splurge: First Great Wolf Lodge Vacation – Grapevine TX

  

  This month, our family took our very first trip to GreatWolf Lodge. We all had a blast and can’t wait to go back! I’m the sort that likes to plan ahead and... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3rd Birthday: Octonauts

  

  Each year, I throw a birthday party for our little Speed Racer. For our 3rd year I chose an Octonauts theme and we also decided to scale down a bit. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A New Adventure: YumGoggle

  

  We bought a website! My mom and I went into business together this year and, so far, it has been quite a ride. In February and part of March, we overhauled the... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sourdough Bread Pizza

  

  I wandered through the kitchen and wondered what I could make for lunch. I had a loaf of sourdough bread that needed to be used before it went moldy. So, I... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Star Wars Gingerbread Cookies and Christmas Wrap Up

  

  Before Christmas we were busy getting ready and enjoying all of the holiday festivities. Since Speed Racer is two he’s beginning to enjoy Christmas, even if he’... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fantastic Cheesy Potato Soup and Christmas Shopping

  

  Are you still Christmas shopping? I have been. I mostly shop online, though, so I don’t mind. As long as the gifts arrive before Christmas I’m happy. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Splendid Ham Quiche

  

  It’s the weekend after Thanksgiving and something we have plenty of is leftovers. At our house we prefer ham to turkey for most holiday meals. So, we have an... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lunch Box Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

  

  It’s getting cold outside. The sun is coming up when I walk into my office building and, oftentimes, it’s dark outside when I leave. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fantastic Baking with Speed Racer

  

  Speed Racer (our 2 year old) loves to help in the kitchen and we enjoy cooking with him, whenever we get the chance. With both my husband and I working full tim... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Iron Skillet Fonduta

  

  is rich, flavorful, and cheesy. It’s college football season and this dish is an incredible addition to a party spread. Using an iron skillet creates a wonderfu... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conversations with Speed Racer: Why Mamma Works

  

  I often wonder what my 2 year old is thinking. What thoughts are running through that little head? The more verbal Speed Racer becomes the more I learn. Last... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Vacation: Lego Fest and Swimming

  

  About a month ago, maybe more, I entered a contest on Penney Lane Kitchen to win tickets to Lego Kids Fest in Dallas. I rarely win anything, but you can’t win i... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Butter Baked Chicken

  

  Another favorite is gone. I seem to have a knack for liking dishes that restaurants stop serving. It’s happened at Red Lobster, Johnny Carino’s, and at Cracker... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easy Sunday Morning: Pancake Muffins

  

  I love an easy, quiet Sunday morning with my family. Sunday is the day a most consistently cook some kind of breakfast. Speed Racer loves scrambled eggs and... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer and Salmon Patties

  

  It is the end of a very hot weekend. On Saturday we were able to take Little Speed Racer out to play in the sand box, the sprinklers, and he got to play golf... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Mushroom Pasta with Pink Sauce

  

  Our Little Speed Racer How do you wear out an incredibly active 2 year old? In the summer, a sprinkler seems to do the trick. We put Little Speed Racer in his... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sherlocked and Eggplant Or Chicken Parmesan

  

  Sherlock I love a good marathon. We are having a Sherlock weekend marathon via Netfilx. Thanks Netflix, we’ve been waiting. While I’ve seen all of the episodes... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Family Meal with Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

  

  It’s summer! Time for backyard grilling and family fun. Steak and Potatoes are a summer favorite in our family. We like to spend hot summer afternoons watching... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Peaches and Cream Croissant Bread Pudding and Visiting the Zoo

  

  Oklahoma City Zoo Visit Welcome to June; it's by birthday month! There’s always something interesting for me this month because we celebrate both my birthday an... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Little Dragon's Dol

  

  Our little dragon turned 1 and we had a big birthday party. We had lots of family and friends join us in the celebration. Our son’s first birthday was a... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION