2017 - Life With Katie

Friday, December 29, 2017

2018 Cometh!

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So many of my friends are posting about how this is the last work day of 2017 for them. I love how some of them are posting how they're going to kick butt today and make it a great day at the office. For some, it isn't the last work day of the year but for all of us, it's the end of the year winding down in a hurry....

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Book Review: David Bowie

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Dylan Jones's engrossing, magisterial biography of David Bowie is unlike any Bowie story ever written. Drawn from over 180 interviews with friends, rivals, lovers, and collaborators, some of whom have never before spoken about their relationship with Bowie, this oral history weaves a hypnotic spell as it unfolds the...

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

2017 in Review

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2017 is almost gone. Can you believe it? I know that I can't. It seems like just last week we were watching the ball drop and then the boys and I went back to playing games for a while before I chased them off to bed. But, here we are and since it's been a pretty big year around here, I thought that it was the perfect...

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Chicken Parmesan

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Merry Christmas, everyone! Our holidays are a bit "off" with the boys splitting their time between their dad's house and mine. With that being the case, we rarely do a "traditional" Christmas dinner. This year, I was thinking we might try this... Chicken Parmesan: Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2...

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Katie 10:48 AM 0 Comments

Brrrrr! I was not ready for the cold and the snow this year! I hope the weather is treating you well wherever you are. For us, not only is it cold, but it's also nearly Christmas break! Since the boys aren't here as often as I'd like, I like to make all of their favorites and a few of mine over the holiday break. Starting...

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# chicken # Chicken Cordon Bleu

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Book Announcement: The Tether: Except One

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I know that things have been quiet around here, but today, I can finally reveal why that is! I've been hard at work on book 2 of The Tether Series! That gorgeous image to the left is our brand new book cover. Isn't it fantastic? Nick does such an amazing job on these. I revealed the cover last week on Facebook and now...

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Book Review: The Battle for Ameron

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The messenger's ghostly words tickled her ear and caused the shaking to cease. Mariella's eyes snapped open. The flame of fear was immediately snuffed out and replaced by something that burned even hotter-the spirit of power, tempered by love, directed by a sound mind. She lifted her chin and stared at the wall of churning...

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Book Review: The Quest for Ameron

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Battling evil does not develop character, it reveals it! That is easy to say when evil is not in front of you, darker than night and as numerous as roaches in a slaughterhouse. The Quest of Ameron is the fourth installment in the Ameron Chronicles series. It is an epic saga that brings you to the distant past and far...

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Book Review: Alexander Hamilton

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A graphic novel biography of the American legend who inspired the hit Broadway musical Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential figures in United States history--he fought in the Revolutionary War, helped develop the Constitution, and as the first Secretary of the Treasury established landmark economic...

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Book Review: The King of Ameron

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It is said that whoever hears the sound of the trumpet and does not take warning, if the sword comes and takes him away, his blood shall be on his own head. These words are from the Ancient Texts so they must be true. The King of Ameron is a tale closer to truth than fiction of a land that has been given that warning....

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Monday, October 9, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Eggs, Cheese, and Sausage Casserole

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One last casserole before we find our way back to yummy chicken recipes! I just can't help myself! I love these ingredients... Ingredients: 5 large eggs 3/4 cup cut up cooked sausage 1.5 cups shredded cheese 4 baby potatoes 1 cup milk Directions: Chop up your potatoes into little cubes. Mix eggs and milk together inside...

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Friday, October 6, 2017

Book Review: The Princes of Ameron

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The sensation he felt walking through the passage was disturbing. The expected tingling flowed through his body as the mysterious blue light glowed about him. He tensed his muscles, but, as before in the upper catacombs, there was no pain. Thomas couldn't help but wonder at the nature of this magic... The epic adventure...

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Monday, October 2, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Breakfast Potatoes and Sausage

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Are you looking for something to go alongside your eggs or some other breakfast entree? Look no further! Breakfast potatoes and sausage is the perfect breakfast sidekick! Ingredients: bunch of red potatoes 1 yellow onion package of breakfast sausage (precooked works well for this) 2 Tablespoons olive...

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# breakfast # Breakfast Potatoes and Sausage

Friday, September 29, 2017

Book Review: The Heir of Ameron

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As the kingdom of Ameron draws nearer to crisis, Thomas, the privileged son of a powerful lord, and Hank, the son of a humble farmer, are each called to a quest. Thomas must follow the king's wizard to a mysterious chamber filled with artifacts and writings that he does not understand. Hank is recruited to help with...

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Monday, September 25, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Mexican Breakfast Casserole

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Another casserole! Crock pots are perfect for this kind of meal and Mexican food is soooo yummy! Don't believe me? Try this recipe! Ingredients: corn tortillas 8 eggs 2 cups fat free milk 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 (7-ounce) can green chili, drained 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 tiny onion, diced 1...

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Book Review: Foundations of Drawing

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From a leading art instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, a complete survey of drawing as an art form covering its history, materials, and key techniques, alongside step-by-step demonstrations. Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics,...

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Hashbrown Casserole

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Casseroles often are considered a thing of the past, but don't let that stop you from creating a delicious breakfast for your family! Who doesn't love oooey gooey cheese, hashbrowns, and eggs? Ingredients: 30 ounce package of plain, frozen hashbrown (shredded) potatoes 4 already cooked sausage, or leftover diced ham 1/2...

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Book Review: How Music Works

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How Music Works is David Byrne's incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social or technological. Utilizing his incomparable career and inspired collaborations with Talking Heads, Brian Eno, and many others, Byrne...

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Granola (cereal)

Katie 11:39 AM 0 Comments

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? What do you think? I do find that if I eat a proper breakfast, I feel more prepared to handle whatever the day has in store for me. Have you ever made your own granola? That's what we're going to try this week! Ingredients: 5 cups oats 1/4 cup honey 1/4...

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Book Review: The Barbizon Diaries

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“Mythologies are huge, sweeping things. And the grandest stories are those with the widest arcs of triumph and despair. As much as we may want to, we may not be able to avoid the despair – but triumph is a matter of will." DRAWING OUT THE DRAGONS was written for everyone, but this second book in The Meditations series...

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Layered Dinner

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Happy Labor Day, everyone! On this hopefully lovely day, none of us ought to be slaving away in the kitchen. I know some of you are having cookouts and enjoying one last break before everything Fall jumps into play, but for those of you who aren't, why not try this recipe for Layered Dinner and let me know what you think! Ingredients: 1.5...

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# beef # cooking

Friday, September 1, 2017

Book Review: Drawing Out the Dragons

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"I believe in you. You have a great destiny. You are meant for great things. And it s possible to live a wonderful, extraordinary life." That is the promise offered by bestselling author and illustrator James A. Owen in this remarkable and inspirational meditation. In Drawing Out the Dragons, James shares personal stories...

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Monday, August 28, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Korean Beef Soft Tacos

Katie 9:30 AM 0 Comments

Today is the first day of school. I can't believe it but I have not only a junior, but a senior as well! Where the heck has the time gone? It just doesn't seem possible that they're this old already. I'm trying really hard not to blink because I'm afraid if I do, I'll open my eyes and they'll be married with kids...

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# beef # cooking

Friday, August 25, 2017

Book Review: Blackstrap's Estacy

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It may be a junk, but Ecstasy is not a ship to trifle with! Nor is her captain! Pirate, harem girl, thief or noble lady? No one, not even her eclectic crew, is quite certain where Blackstrap Gennie came from and they certainly are never sure of where she will go. But as those who follow her, know, adventure, explosions,...

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Crockpot Monday: Hawaiian Ribs

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Ahhh Hawaii...land of sandy beaches, ocean waves, and some of the best food this country has to offer. If it weren't a mere few days before the boys had to go back to school and if I'd won the lottery over the summer, Hawaii sounds like the perfect place to get away to... Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless beef short...

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