Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 20
July 27, 2017
A Lesson Learned in Atlanta, Georgia
Being only eight years old, I was like any kid; I didn’t have much life experience. My dad was a helicopter pilot and we were living in Fort Benning, Georgia. Atlanta, Georgia was a metropolis nearly two hours away from my home. It was in the big city of Atlanta, inside our car, that I […]
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July 25, 2017
Celery Au Gratin
Celery is higher in protein than other vegetables and is full of flavor. If you want new ideas for serving celery in a delicious way, look no further. This dish is wonderful and is sure to have your family coming back for more. Ingredients: 5 cups chopped celery 2 cans mushroom soup, undiluted 2 cups […]
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Toscana Soup
This hearty crock-pot meal has a healthy dose of kale and quite a kick to it. I wouldn’t recommend this soup for the faint of heart. Ingredients: 6 Cups chicken broth 4 Large potatoes 1 Bunch of kale 1 Pound of Italian sausage (I like Owens ground sausage) ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ […]
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July 24, 2017
Defining Success, Achieving Balance, and Loving Life
One of my children and I discussed the sacrifices necessary for Olympic athletes to win a gold medal, my child stated that earning a gold medal wasn’t worth the sacrifice; it was too much time away from family, friends and other hobbies. I thought that was a very wise statement from one so young. Don’t […]
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July 23, 2017
Simple Homemade Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month. What better excuse to make a batch of homemade ice cream? Our family has a few attempts at homemade ice cream under our belts. First we tried a recipe that had eggs in it. But when we cooked it – so did the eggs. We called it scrambled egg […]
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July 22, 2017
Italian Flavored Popcorn
By Katie Amos Ingredients: ½ cup un-popped popcorn (air popped) 1tbs butter Salt – to taste 1 ½ tablespoons Italian Seasoning 2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Directions: *Air pop the 1/2 cup popcorn kernels. *Melt butter in a microwave safe dish or cup *Once the popcorn is popped drizzle the butter on the popcorn take […]
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July 21, 2017
Homemade Shortcake With Cherry Sauce
Need a quick, easy dessert for company or afternoon treat? This is the perfect one for that sweet tooth. When it’s cherry season, take advantage of the lower price and availability of cherries for this delicious treat. Enjoy! Shortcake 2 1/3 cup Bisquick ½ cup milk 3 tbl. Sugar 3 tbl. Melted butter […]
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July 20, 2017
Make it a Book of Mormon Summer
There are you going on vacation? Are you taking your kids to Disneyland, going back home to visit family, or just checking out places in your community that you have never been. How about making this summer even more memorable? Remember the Book of Mormon project where we all had our pictures taken and our […]
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July 19, 2017
Customer No Service
Has that lady on your car’s navigator ever completely lost her mind? Mine did last night as I was trying to find the Emerge Salon and Day Spa for my first hair appointment. When I realized I was definitely heading in the wrong direction, I finally called the salon and asked for directions. Turns out that one of […]
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July 18, 2017
Scrapbook Mayhem Solved!
Get organized! Find a system that works for you. -Devote a 2 drawer filing cabinet to your scrapbook things. -In the top drawer, organize your papers by color, theme, etc. Or organize by child, season, holiday, or individual books that you’re working on such as vacations or years. -In the bottom drawer, store your scissors, […]
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