The JMB Family

Let me start by saying if you would have told me a month ago that we would be in lock-down for 6+ weeks because of a stupid virus, I wouldn't have believed you. This virus has caused so much panic and death and it has only just begun for those of us here in the U.S.. With all that said, I am working from home, our oldest daughters job has been suspended and my husband (who can't bring his work home) is still going to work. This is where my new found love comes in to play, the instant pot! You guys!! If you don't have one yet or have been too scared to open the one you got for Christmas or a birthday two years ago, JUST DO IT!! I was one of those who wanted one so badly but was too afraid because I had heard of all of the horror stories. Gosh do I feel dumb for not jumping on the bandwagon sooner. After cooking just ONE meal in it, I am forever HOOKED! Below is the recipe I started with because its a Friday during Lent and I don't like fish and we all enjoy noodles. Se...

I am not quite sure how February has come and gone already but it has.. The past month was a good one. I celebrated another birthday (thank you Lord), I took a short trip to Tennessee to see my best friend and her girls, the littles finished another round of swim lessons, taxes are all done, oh and we signed the youngest up for baseball. I mean because we aren't busy enough with K who works part time, N1 goes to dance on Mondays, L goes to dance on Tuesdays, L and N2 are in swim lessons on Thursdays and the N1, L and N2 that do faith formation on Wednesdays and N1 starts trap this month (Tuesdays) and N2 starts baseball (Mondays and Wednesdays) and L is getting signed up for soccer (Thursdays and Saturdays).. HOLY BUCKETS. Keep the kids busy and they will stay out of trouble right? We can only hope. In the spirit of busy lifestyles here is a simple and delicious tater-tot hotdish (seriously from MN y'all) recipe.. TaterTot Hotdish Ingredients 32 ounce package frozen tate...