How sad is that?

What makes it worse is that this post has very special meaning to me, and I take great pride in writing it.  I hope you all enjoy.

***This post is dedicated to my father, James Scott Hutchins

How do you define a Productive Life?

Is it achieving all the goals you set for yourself?

Or is it just simply getting through another day?

Productive Life can be used to describe something that produces a positive result.

I have to choose whether what I do is going to affect me in a bigger way in order for me to have a Productive Life.

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I had the great honor of sharing another one of my creations with Petit Jean Meats using Petit Jean Hickory Smoked Bacon.

Waffle Breakfast Casserole w/Sweet Maple Bacon Syrup is a  sweet, yet savory and is perfect for breakfast or brunch.

“I find that if I prepare food from my heart, that makes my family enjoy meal time together even more. That is why I put so much time and effort in creating the perfect creations for my family to enjoy.”

And could there be anything more mouth-watering than a mason jar of Homemade Sweet Maple Bacon Syrup? Who doesn’t love their bacon drenched in sweet maple syrup?

Hop on over to Petit Jean Meats  and grab my recipe for Waffle Breakfast Casserole w/Sweet Maple Bacon Syrup

I hope you enjoy!

Waffle Breakfast Casserole w/Sweet Maple Bacon Syrup

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Looking for a easy Southern Dinner without heating up the house?

Then look no further!  Click on over to my newest recipe @ SidetrackedSarah.

Crock Pot Chicken and Veggies is a great Southern Meal in the Summertime without all the fuss and time consumption, and especially the extra heat!

Hope you enjoy!

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I know, I know, warm Spring weather is here and the last thing we want to think about is warm soup to eat.  But in reality here in the South, even in the hot and humid, Spring/Summer months, we still crave hearty, starchy dishes.

If I’m going to have a cook a Southern Meal in the heat, I prefer it be a one pot, or crock pot, meal.  Turning on the oven just isn’t an option!!

My Perfect Potato Soup is one of those meals that makes you feel warm and fuzzy.  You know the kind, as soon as the spoon enters your mouth it feels like home.

This potato soup is one of my family favorites!  The oh-so-creamy, cheesy, bacony, comforting, cozy soup that I can eat all day long kinda soups.  And it is as flavorful as a loaded baked potato.

With this dish, there is no need to skip the southern hearty meals just because warm weather is here.  It is super easy, super fast and super cheap to make!

Click right over to MamaGoesFrugal for my recipe!

Enjoy!

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Happy Easter Week!

All week I will be sharing Easter Recipes, Crafts and Goodies to celebrate one of the best weeks all year.

Not only is Easter one of the most Special and Important Holidays for us as living beings, but it’s also Spring, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the bumble bees are buzzing.  What could be better than celebrating our resurrection of our Lord Savior, all while enjoying the beautiful season he created that special day to take place in!

The first I wanted to share was my Southwest Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs Guest Post for Sidetracked Sarah.

“Deviled eggs are a staple food at any Southern get-together. I grew up standing in the kitchen watching my momma make a platter for family reunions and bbq’s.     These Southwest Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs definitely aren’t my momma’s recipe, but I do believe she would approve 100%!!”

And yes, I even used my fresh eggs from my girls, Agnes, Mabel, Olive, Ellie May, Bertha and Opal!

So make sure you stop by Sidetracked Sarah’s and try my latest recipe!

Enjoy!

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Spring is here!!

And all I have to say is, “YAY, FOR SPRING!”.

But I seriously cannot believe Easter will be here in two short weeks! It feels like this year is flying by already!

It you feel the same way,and you have little ones running around, then this post is for you!

is the perfect memory maker craft with your kiddo’s.

“No mess, no hassle, just memories to create and remember”.

Make sure to “HOP” on over to SideTrackedSarah’s to check out my Basket of Eggs “Easter” Printable!

Hope you enjoy!

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Looking for an Easy Pie that everyone loves?

Look no further!

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Whipped Pie is the Pie for you!

I hope you will hop on over to Mama Goes Frugal and check out my latest recipe!

Let me know what you think!

Click here for recipe!

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Make sure to hop over to Side Tracked Sarah and check out my new post  *FREE* Winter Fun Mini Play and Learn Printable Pack.

Geared toward Pre-K-1 age range and perfect for hours of Endless Winter Fun!

In the pack you will find the following fun activities:

• Memory Matching Game
• Counting Practice
• Word Search
• Coloring Sheets

What you will need to have on hand:

• Crayons or Markers
• Scissors
• Cardstock and Laminate (if you prefer longer lasting durability)
• A Printer
• Paper

I have also included a list of my favorite Snowy Day Books!

A perfect way to end a snowy day of winter fun!

Click here to grab your printables!

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Jack Frost finally decided to visit here in the South.

With this Winter Weather that has landed on my doorstop, my Southern Ham Gumbo Recipe, that I created for Petit Jean Meats, will be the perfect solution to keep the nip away.

We’re not big on traditional gumbo, so I decided to take our favorite southern classics and create the perfect gumbo recipe.

If this “Southern Ham Gumbo” don’t warm you up on a cold night, I’m not sure anything will!

Hope your family enjoys and stay warm!

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I am so blessed to be able to create and share my work with MamaGoesFrugal.

“Here in the South, nothing says home cooking like a casserole.

As a little girl, I can remember casseroles being one of my momma’s favorite dishes to make.  Maybe because they were less time consuming, or that they were so simple, but I’m thinking more along the lines because they were more frugal to make than a 4-course meal.

Creating casseroles has been a tradition that I have carried into my own family dinner nights.”

My Spicy Farmhouse Chicken Casserole is my recreated version of Mexican Chicken.

I hope you will stop by MamaGoesFrugal to check out my recipes every month.

Click here to enjoy my recipe!

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