Laugh With Us Blog

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Life is good…and busy!

I was thinking it had been a while since I chatted at ya.  Things here have been busy!  I sound like a broken record; I know.  A homeschooling, blogging, wife and mama is always busy, but we’ve had added excitement of late. My mother’s aunt passed away last week  so my mom, sister Sara, and… [continue reading]

Fall Fun Cakes

You know how I love holidays!  When I found out Cool Whip now had frosting, I HAD to try it.  I loaded the kids up in the van and went to Walmart.  We found the Cool Whip Frosting in the freezer section. The kids and I argued discussed which flavor to frost our Halloween layer… [continue reading]

Cheddar Cheese Soup

Cool weather has finally come to Texas.  We couldn’t help but enjoy it with some nice warm chunky cheese soup.  It was my daughter’s turn to cook again, and she chose this dish from her Southern Living Kids Cookbook. Ingredients: ¼ cup butter ½ cup chopped onions 1 cup shredded carrots ½ cup chopped celery… [continue reading]

Bbq Sandwich

We are Nebraska football fans. When I first moved to Nebraska I didn’t even like football, but I had enough obnoxious Texan in me to shout, “No wonder Nebraska is doing so well, half of the players are from Texas,” when they announced the starting line up at my first game! The heads in front… [continue reading]

How to Eat Mangos

I love mangos! I was born in Mexico and remember buying them on street corners. Covered in chile, like those street vendors sold them, is still my favorite way to eat them. Did You Know? Mangos are an excellent source of vitamins C and A, both important antioxidant nutrients. Vitamin C promotes healthy immune function… [continue reading]

Making Cookies

My niece Andrea had the most hilarious time at a friends house trying to make cookies, among other things.  I asked her a while back if she would write it all down and let me share it.  I was thrilled when she did.  Enjoy: “Whoa! This cookie is amazing! It’s like the best cookie in… [continue reading]

Easy Apple Tarts

My daughter brought me the book Family Funstuff Bible Stories Preschool and said she wanted to do one of the activities with the kids and would it be okay if she made the recipe that went with it!  Oh yes!  I just love it when she takes the initiative to do special things for her… [continue reading]

Go Big Red Cake Recipe

Go Big Red Cake 1/2 cup butter-softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 ounces red food coloring 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon soda Frosting 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla I’ve had a lot of… [continue reading]