Tales of a Tired Mom

Easy Cheesy Pasta & Peas Casserole. So I just googled what exactly makes something a casserole before I named this dish. Any food that is cooked and served in the same dish. Usually a deep dish. I definitely made casseroles before I just wasn't sure if it had to have a specific base or ingredient to classify it as a casserole. Because I think of my mom's chicken and dumpling as a casserole but not so much as this pasta bake. Which is what I am making. Plus, this is a leftover ... VIEW POST

Cinco de Mayo Food Ideas. Because any excuse to eat mexican food is perfectly fine by me. So we just found out today that school is cancelled for the rest of the year in New Jersey. I am super upset about it. So tomorrow, I really think having a little Cinco de Mayo theme party for the day will be fun! So based on what I have going on in my pantry and fridge right now, here are my ideas to celebrate. Lots and lots of tortilla chips. 2. Homemade Guacamole - We made sure to ... VIEW POST

The easiest homemade potpourri. I had 3 bouquets of dried flowers on my mantel. From my birthday in December. I have a hard time throwing things away that are special to me. I wanted to reuse the dried flowers. And I needed/wanted a little decor in my bathroom. So here we are. The Easiest Homemade Potpourri What you need: a vasedried flower petalsany essential oil What to do: Carefully pull the petals off the dried flowers. Fill vase halfway.Give a few hearty splashes of ... VIEW POST

Painted Pasta Easter Eggs Giving a big shout out to another awesome teacher! Thanks for the great idea Megan, it was a hit! Let's get right to the fun. This is a great activity because you only need a few things and you probably already have them. What you need: assorted pastapaintpaint brushesconstruction paper Easter eggsglue Painted Pasta Easter Eggs What to do: Cut out easter eggs.1st way- Paint the pasta. Glue on the pasta any way you want.2nd way - Glue on the ... VIEW POST

Easter Egg Basket Craft. This idea is from my daughter's teacher. I am doing my best to home school my kids but sometimes it is really hard to get them to buckle down and do worksheets. Especially when I am outnumbered. Play is learning. Creating is learning. Art is learning. Fun is learning. And last but not least messy is learning ;) Both of my kids really enjoyed painting the Easter eggs and making these baskets. It is such a win when you can get both kids doing the same thing at ... VIEW POST

Mini Loaf Banana Bread or Muffins Is baking is on your agenda this weekend? Do you love an easy breakfast recipe? Time to make some banana bread or muffins from scratch. It's also a very healthy recipe which is a plus. Just double for a bigger loaf, or make some muffins! Don’t mind my fancy recipe on construction paper and a marker. I've been homeschooling my littles all week. Mini Loaf Banana Bread What you need: 1 banana1 egg2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon ... VIEW POST