Easy Pork Stir Fry

 Ingredients:
Thin sliced boneless pork chops
1 bag of frozen mixed veggies
Minute rice
Soy Sauce
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
 
I use Minute Rice and you will want to start the rice before you cook the veggies and meat.
I use the one measured for 2 servings on the box.
It is called Minute Rice but it takes about 7 minutes. You heat the water to boiling, add rice, stir, remove from heat, cover with a lid, and wait 5 minutes.

Cut pork chops into squares

Heat oil in skillet. Once hot add veggies and cook until tender.

Add pork

Cook until all meat is cooked through. Add seasonings.

Add minute rice.

Add a few dashes of soy sauce and stir.

Easy and quick dinner.

Enjoy.

Crock Pot Hamburger Veggie Soup

I had been craving some vegetable soup for a while. I had never made it before and decided to give it a try.
I did a twist to how people usually make it. I used ground hamburger.

Ingredients:
1 pound of ground hamburger
1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables
1 large can of Hunts tomato sauce
1 small can of chicken broth
1-2 potatoes pealed and cubed
Seasonings

Directions:
Fry the hamburger and drain grease. Peal and cut potatoes.
Add the hamburger, potatoes, mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and desired seasonings to the crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are done.

Pepperoni Rolls

I have posted this recipe before but wanted to share it again. I love these.

Ingredients: pepperoni, Rhodes Yeast Dinner Rolls, cheese of your choice.

Let the dinner rolls thaw in pain sprayed with non stick spray until pliable like dough.

Flatten rolls add pepperoni and cheese

Fold all sides over until it looks like a ball

Put back in pan let rise for 4-6 hours depending on how warm your kitchen is.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 or until golden brown on top.

I mix butter and garlic and coat the tops after they are finished.

After they cool they are ready to eat.

The Wonder Weeks

The Wonder Weeks are mental leaps in the first 20 months of your child's life where they learn something new. This could be the reason behind the crankiness of your child. If you are expecting or already have a child this is a must read. They have a book and an app for your phone you can find everything here at their website http://www.thewonderweeks.com/.

We are going through a Wonder Week right now. We are at week 64 and let me tell you it is difficult. He has the three C's mentioned on the website: clinginess, crankiness, and crying. It will all be better eventually but it is a trying time. I know how hard it is when nothing seems to help but happy baby will be back soon. Until then good luck.

How To Bring a Childs Fever Down

I have two kids that are frequently sick and that is part of being kid. The older they get the less they are generally sick. I have put together a list of things that have helped reduce a fever. Please consult a doctor before you give any medicine or treatment. This is just advice on how I do it.

1. Light or no clothing or blankets. A lot of time when there is a fever present the child will feel cold or have hot and cold flashes. A lot of covers or clothes will make the fever worse.

2. Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin or Advil (Ibuprofen). If your baby is 6 months or under they cannot use ibuprofen. They can use Tylenol. Once they are older you can alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen every 3 hours. So if you give Tylenol at 3 pm you give ibuprofen at 6 pm and then Tylenol at 9 pm and so on. Ask a doctor first to ensure you are giving the right amount and how often they should receive it.

3. Keep hydrated. Even if they don't feel like drinking they need to drink. Water, Pedialyte, or Gatorade are all good in any form liquid, ice chips, or frozen Popsicle's  They need to pee or have a wet diaper at least once every 12 hours. You can find signs of dehydration here.

4. Luke warm bath. Water will cool them down. They may cry from being put in a bath when they aren't feeling well but it will bring it down a few degrees for a little while anyways.

5. Wash cloth with water put under their arms and on forehead. Once again like a bath it will help bring it down a little bit. They also make cool packs specifically for kids at any drug store they will be just as effective.

Those are my top tips for reducing a fever. Now anytime your child has a fever it their body letting you know something is wrong. It could be because they are getting teeth, have a virus, or an infection of some sort. You should always contact their doctor to make a proper diagnosis. It could be something minor or more serious.