All Things Mamma — Family, Home…LIFE

Italian Beef Sandwich Crock Pot Recipe

January 12, 2012

Before I moved to Illinois, I had never heard of Italian Beef. We had Roast Beef sandwiches – but this Italian Beef that everyone talked about and seeing it on every American Restaurant menu had me intrigued. So, I tried it out and I loved it! Italian Beef is cooked slowly in a Crock Pot and seasoned [...]

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We’re Planning A Pajama Party Birthday

January 10, 2012

It is hard to believe, but my baby girl, Ella, will be 6 years old in just a few weeks. I cannot believe it. It seems like yesterday I was planning my first born’s 1st Birthday party with a Baby Einstein theme with lots and lots of pink tulle. But, now, I’m planning a Pajama [...]

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Pinterest – A Great Way To Organize Your Interests and Connect With Others

January 9, 2012

A while back I posted this article on my newly found love, Pinterest. I wanted to re-post it in case you missed it PLUS I’m adding a linky to the bottom to link up YOUR Pinterest page so that we can all follow each other! Pinterest is all the buzz I’m hearing among [...]

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Coconut Cream Cake

January 5, 2012

Since it would have been my Mom’s 55th Birthday today, I thought I would bake a cake to celebrate. So, I made my favorite cake that she always made for me on my Birthday. She would have preferred chocolate – but today I’m remembering all the ways she made me feel special and this cake was definitely one of them! This [...]

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Celebrating A Life – My Mom

January 5, 2012

Today would have been my Mom’s 55th Birthday. I’m pretty sure she would have not approved of me spreading that news on my blog or on Facebook. Mom has been in Heaven for 10 years now. Hard to believe it’s been that long, yet sometimes it feels like yesterday that I was at a cemetery with [...]

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Updating – Troubles Resolved HOPEFULLY

January 4, 2012

If you’ve been around lately, you may have notice the site going from normal, to weird to really messed up. Well, I think I’ve got it all under control now. I updated my theme and things went crazy. That’s why I always hate to do it…but I knew that there were more options and good [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe – Perfect for the Crock Pot or Oven

January 3, 2012

When we have family gatherings, everyone brings a dish to share. My mother-in-law is famous for her veggie trays, my sister-in-law, her cheesy potatoes and I have now become famous for this Buffalo Chicken Dip. It started out as a joke because I was asked to bring it to a dinner and I had never [...]

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Kirkland’s Fanciful Fluff Throw {Giveaway}

December 30, 2011

Whether it’s Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, Kirkland’s always has wonderful items to decorate and make your home more inviting! During the Winter, I like to add warm, comfy throws and pillows to my decor. It’s an easy way to transform your home into a Winter haven. Kirkland’s always has a great selection online and [...]

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Spreading Love With The Pioneer Woman’s Cinnamon Rolls

December 30, 2011

Sharing food is my favorite way to show love to those around me. So, one of the most fulfilling moments of my holiday season was baking Christmas Eve. The kids and I made the Pioneer Woman’s Cinnamon Rolls from scratch. I had never tackled a baking project this large and that involved yeast – but it was [...]

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Baking Up Holiday Goodness

December 29, 2011

One of my absolute favorite things about the holidays is baking. I LOVE to bake cookies – lots and lots of cookies! This year, however, my newly pregnant self didn’t agree with my love of cookies and baked goods. I could bake them and taste them – but eating lots of them was off the [...]