Slices of Life

This month the Not Just a Mom group is looking at our favorite books and series. Since I read ALL the time and have an ever growing list of favorites; I decided to just focus on some of my favorite books I've read this year. I read around 150 books this year (my highest year ever) and I read SO many great ones that I had such a hard time just picking one favorite book from each month.  J osh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren -- This was a delightful tale about Josh and Hazel.  Hazel met Josh in college and did not make a good impression so when she runs into him 7 years later she's shocked to realize that neither of them has changed much and yet Hazel just knows they're going to become best friends this time.  Hazel is quirky and loud and had no filter so Josh is never quite sure what she's going to say or do but he quickly realizes that she has the biggest heart.  They decided that since they would not be a good match for each other that they s...

This month the Not Just a Mom group is looking all our favorite comfort foods.  I am an unabashed foodie so my list is long and I've tried to include links to specific recipes when I can!  I hope you'll join us. When I think of comfort foods my mind immediately goes to soups, stews, casseroles, Roast beef pot pie Chicken Parm. casserole (I love a good chicken parm. but looking for something quicker we found this casserole recipe we love). Weight Watchers Tuscan chicken pasta Leftover Turkey Pie (made with ALL the Thanksgiving day leftovers!) Beef Stew Lasagna soup Chicken broccoli and rice casserole Sausage tortellini soup Weight Watcher's American Chop Suey Pot Roast with mashed potatoes Chicken noodle soup Ham and pea mac and cheese Any sort of thick chowder served in a bread bowl (like this cheesy chicken chowder ) Sheppard's Pie Crock pot hamburger soup I hope you'll join us next month when we look at our favorite books/ series.   You are invited to the In...