February 2011 ~ Colie's Kitchen

Feb 28, 2011

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

I was looking for a good Sunday dinner recipe last week when I came across OrgJunkies Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe. It can’t get any easier than this recipe. You put all the ingredients in the crockpot and you let it cook. This recipe is super simple and super easy. Thanks for the great recipe Laura. CLICK HERE for the original recipe. Ingredients: 2 pounds...

Chicken Marsala Wraps

This is a really great recipe. There are so many things to like about it like the fact that it’s quick and easy and better yet it’s full of flavor. I love anything that you can roll into a tortilla and call it a meal. Although my original recipe didn’t call for it I love topping my wrap with lettuce and tomatoes. Even a little avocado goes a long way too. It’s...

Wordless Wednesday - The Road to Nowhere...

I took this picture while Kevin and I were driving from Kansas City to Minneapolis. This was taken someplace in Missouri. The fog was a nightmare and my poor husband was doing all he could do to stay focused. I on the other hand saw it as a photo ...

Make more money now!

Money is always short in our family. I am a stay at home mom of four kids and my husband works too many relentless hours as a mechanic. We can always use extra money, and I am always in search of ways I can add additional money to our household. While searching on AllYou I can across this article that I found help. I hope it helps you too!! Elizabeth Prachaska Guest Blogger for Colie’s Kitchen grocerymoney@yahoo.com Tired of turning...

10 Tips for Stopping Dirt at the Door

If you hate dirty floors as much as I do you will appreciate this article. Before I had kids my carpet was cream colored. It was a delightful color. Once my daughter started puking, walking, and then of course add a dog, and my handyman husband the dreamy cream colored carpet was out, and dark gray was in. Although I don’t mind the dark gray at times I still miss the beauty of clean cream colored carpet. Here are a few tips for stopping dirt...

The 15 Worst Health & Diet Myths

I am pretty sure I spend my life on a diet. I have had four kids, I am fat, and I don’t know why I don’t just get over it and move on, but I don’t! I want to lose weight, and be healthy. I want to get back in those pre-pregnancy size 8 jeans, but I am not there or even close. Anyone who is on that constant dieting loop looks for anything that might be the next quick and easy way to lose weight, but let’s be honest with ourselves there...

I love artichokes hearts, but I had no idea how you cleaned an artichoke! This is a great tutorial!! From Ciao Itali...

Dryer Sheets Who Knew??

I have to admit I love this article because I am always looking for things I can use for multiple purposes. I have dryer sheets coming out of my ears thanks to a really great Snuggle coupon sale last summer. So what else can you use those dryer sheets for… hum who knew? Elizabeth Prachaska Guest Blogger for Colie’s Kitchen grocerymoney@yahoo.com Dryer...