Saturday, November 30, 2013

Blog Hop Blitz #13

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Welcome to football overload.

Welcome to Week #13 of the Blog Hop Blitz!

Hope your Thanksgiving was awesome! 

Had a chance to get any crafting done? Cook up a new recipe? Write a new, rockin' blog post? 

Here's your spot to showcase what you got! 



Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving


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Four Seasons Blog Hop #28

Four Seasons Blog Hop - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningWelcome to the Four Seasons Blog Hop
A party where we can celebrate the greatness that each season brings to our lives.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Three Easy Appetizers for Parties

3 Appetizer Ideas & Recipes for Parties - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningMy son's fiancee had a baby shower this past weekend and for once my role was fairly minimal - which was awesome. I was charged with bringing only the appetizers.

I am rushing this post because many of the attendees wanted my dip recipe before the holidays. The irony is I still have a Minnie Mouse birthday party from August to post. I have a feeling that won't happen until the first of next year.

These appetizers are really easy to pull together and they will be a big hit at your next party!

Holiday Parties, Shopping, Cooking Oh No!

Reduce your stress during the holidays with these free Party Planning Tools - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningThanksgiving, holiday parties, shopping, cleaning, baking, cooking, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve; all within about a one-month-period. Wow, it makes you tired just to think about it!  Each and every year I say "I am not doing the winter holidays the same way next year"; and yet, each year I do everything exactly the same!

We all know that the busyness of the holidays can drain our energy, our time, our spirit; and basically, has the possibility of sucking the life right out of you!  So let's not let that happen this year. Why not give yourself the gift of of being organized and having time to really enjoy yourself (maybe even fit in a massage) and your family!

Here is a little present from us to you to help reduce your stress and keep you organized!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Spaghetti Pie


Spaghetti Pie - Easy Life Meal & Party Planning  A scrumptious dish that is easy to make, extremely tasty & lovely plated
This Spaghetti Pie is an absolutely scrumptious dish and lovely when plated. It is also fairly easy to make, extremely tasty and filling. A nice comfort recipe which is hard to resist!

Start Out Your Week with a Song - Music for the Soul

We love music as much as we love food! Since we will be  super busy  this week getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday I thought we should hear something upbeat with a lot of rhythm. This son is a great stress reliever and besides they are one of our favorite bands.
So our pick to kick off your week is  One Republic's Counting Stars


Auhored by +Terri Henkels

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Sunshine Award


Sunshine Award to Terri Henkels of Easy Life Meal & Party Planning

I was bestowed a Sunshine Award by +Betty Taylor . A great blogger friend at Losing My Gut and Gaining My Insanity . She inspires me and others by her 40 pound weight loss and her journey to a healthier lifestyle. She provides motivation to those who are wanting to be or on their journey to a healthy lifestyle. But Betty is so much more than weight loss and motivation, she has great stories to tell and tells them well. I first met Betty co-hosting a linky party and we now now co-host two parties together. 


Friday, November 22, 2013

Blog Hop Blitz #12

Blog Hop Blitz - A linky party co-hosted by Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningWelcome to the most versatile blog hop around! This is the hop where fellow bloggers can post tailgate recipes, DIY decor projects or best posts of the week.

Football love not necessary. Why? Because we're the spot you come to when your husband/boyfriend/significant other is overdosing in football. You get to step away, hang out with us for a bit, then go watch that game! Or if you prefer, just hang out with us!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

FLY - Five Minute Friday

Fly - Five Minute Friday - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningWhen I heard today’s Five Minute Friday word by Lisa Jo Baker was FLY my thoughts immediately "flew" to the raptor, Hawk.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Blog Hop Blitz #11

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****Before I give you our weekly football blurb, we've altered the hop a bit****

Friday, November 15, 2013

Our Family's Tree of Life - Five Minute Friday


Our Family's Tree of Life - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningThere is a tree on our farm that stands on a hill tall and dead overlooking our favorite fishing pond, the old cattle barn and corral. Sometimes dead trees have their own beauty and this is one of them. As I stand admiring the tree it used to be I see one small branch of greenery. I say to myself, "How can this even be possible when every other branch is dead?"

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Four Seasons Blog Hop #26

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A party where we can celebrate the greatness that each season brings to our lives.

Chicken In Wine & Cheese Sauce


Chicken in Wine & Cheese Sauce - Easy Life Neal & Party Planning
This recipe is a wonderfully rich chicken dish that is extremely easy to prepare but tastes and looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Music for the Soul


Music for the Soul

We love music as much as we love food and we like a lot of different genres of music including country, blues, funk, soul and rock. 


Saturday, November 9, 2013

Friday, November 8, 2013

The Sloppy Italian Pizza

The Sloppy Italian Pizza by Easy Life Meal and Party PlanningAre you ready for a Pizza that is so full of flavor that it becomes an addiction issue!? I have the pizza for you, it layered with ricotta cheese, pizza sauce, my home made basil pesto sausage meat balls and  just for kicks roasted hot peppers. The magnitude of flavors just are mind boggling.



Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Four Seasons Blog Hop #25

Welcome to the Four Seasons Blog Hop

A party where we can celebrate the greatness that each season brings to our lives.


Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich a Midwest Favorite

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich by Easy Life Meal and Party PlanningOne of the things I miss from Iowa are the breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches. There are restaurants that have it as their signature sandwiches and others who have it on their menu, which gives the burger lover a taste of something different. Despite the sandwich’s name, most are cut from the pork loin, not the pork tenderloin.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Neon Cocktail Garnish

Neon Cocktail Garnish plus Margarita recipe - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningMy sister was telling me where she saw someone dying lemons with food coloring. So I thought that would make a cool cocktail garnish. Who wouldn't like a little frazzle dazzle on their drink. You have to admit this is so cool and kind of neon. Now if I could find glow in the dark food coloring!

Margarita
1 shot of Rosie's Lime Juice
1 shot of Simple syrup
1 shot of Triple Sec
2 shots of Patron
Place in shaker with ice then pour

Ranch Party Mix

Buttery Ranch Mix by Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningThis is just the best Party Mix. A mixture of seven different ingredients tossed in a buttery ranch mixture. Beware - it is truly irresistible and you will find yourself eating a lot more than you anticipated.  My son-in-law's mother brought it to a party we held this summer and it was a huge hit with everyone. She shared her recipe so I am sharing it with you.



Saturday, November 2, 2013

Blog Hop Blitz #9


Blog Hop BlitzIf the former Secretary of State can find solace during the football season, so can we!

Cheesy Chicken Bake

Cheesy Chicken Bake - Easy Life Meal & Party PlanningYou are going to love this recipe!! Only four ingredients & easy to prepare.   The outside is cheesy and crispy, the middle is filled with sour cream and then the chicken which is extremely moist and tender.