Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Stuffed Pockets Recipe

So last week I came across a recipe for Taco Empanadas. It was fun and easy and I was able to use jumbo canned biscuits for the outside crust. They were yummy and the whole family loved them. So I started racking my brain and was curious if there was anything else that I could stuff in biscuits for dinner. And yes the possibilities are endless. I decided to try a traditional spin and use … [Read more...]

Comicpalooza 2015 in Houston Ticket Giveaway! #HoustonNerdsUnite #Comicpalooza #giveaway

I am so excited to be going back to Comicpalooza in Houston this year. Last year we had such a blast walking the floor, going to panels, and meeting various celebrities. It was an unforgettable time. Because honestly I will never let my son (who was 11 at the time) live down how red his face was when he met Tricia Helfer last year. And how he geeked out when he met J. August Richards, it was a … [Read more...]

BBQ Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe

Since my kids have been eating table food (it almost sounds like I'm describing the family dog) one of their favorite things to eat has always been my meatloaf. Usually I have stuck with the same recipe that I have used since I started making, but on occasion I have deviated and tried something new. But these attempts have been far and wide. Because why attempt to fix something that isn't broke? … [Read more...]

Oven Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe

Sometimes in a long while comes a recipe that I just fall in love with. What makes it an even more odd occurrence is that the recipe contains something that I usually abhor and do not eat or consume willingly. For example in this recipe that ingredient is right in the name. Ranch. I usually do not eat it unless it is in a recipe and even then it is rare. I am not like my niece who would drink … [Read more...]

East Texas Destinations – The Waterpark at the Villages

2015 Spring Break will go down for us as rainy and the year that mother nature was going through menopause. One day it would be hot and the next day we would have to wear jackets. It would go back and forth, but one thing was consistent. It was nasty and wet all week, so to get out and do something I decided to take the kids to a nearby indoor waterpark. The Waterpark at The Villages is an indoor … [Read more...]

10 Reasons Why I Quit My Job

Sometimes you have to whine and complain. Sometimes you have to make a difficult decision to change your life for the best. Your sanity may even be on the line. So I honestly am going to do a little bit of all of it. Because to be honest I feel as if I was used and taken advantage of. And even if it is immature, wacky, and makes me an asshole I am going to post my reasons. I've always been … [Read more...]

Crescent Chicken Rollups Recipe

I always love to make new recipes, and especially love to make easy ones with chicken. So I thought I would share this easy recipe that I recently made for the family. The kids loved it and there were no left overs. Which is always a good sign that a recipe went over well. So check out this super easy Crescent Chicken Rollups recipe that is simple and easy to make. Print Crescent Chicken … [Read more...]

Deep In The Heart Author Event – February 7, 2015 Austin, Texas

In 2015 I will be celebrating my 35th birthday in Austin and then the next day I will be attending the Deep In The Heart Author Event. I will have books, and I will even be signing. I can't wait and it will be so much fun. I can't wait to meet any of you guys there.   Where: the madison 307 w. 5th St. Austin, TX 78701 Get your Admission … [Read more...]

Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders

Okay, okay I know this isn't going to be much of a recipe, but this is so easy so I just wanted to share. And besides my kids loved it. And well I have never attempted to make any kind of sliders before so this is my first time for that. So here we go! I actually used the large canned biscuits and baked them per the directions on the can. Pretty easy right? Yeah I used the flaky ones that were … [Read more...]

Easy Crispy Cheddar Chicken Recipe

Chicken is like the most favorite thing in my house to cook. The kids love it and you can make all kinds of different dishes with it. For this recipe though I decided to use Panko for the first time. Can you believe that I have never used it before? Maybe I have and just forgot about it. But for the recipe I tried it out and it turned out so good. I also have to add that the sauce is to die … [Read more...]