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Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

July 13, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

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My family loves tacos. So everyone once in a while, I experiment with tacos in another form. Taco Soup, Taco Pasta Salad, Taco Roll Ups, and even making my own taco sauce.

This Easy Taco Casserole is a new family favorite. I love it because it’s so quick and easy. It can be prepped ahead of time and baked when your ready. Or baked ahead of time and everyone can reheat their own when they are ready. Have the veggies prepped in the fridge, and everyone can help themselves.

Easy Taco Casserole

Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

1 pound taco meat*

1 can black beans or your bean of choice

1 can of seasoned dice tomatoes or salsa

1 can corn

3/4 cup sour cream

2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided

2 cups cheese, divided

Easy Taco Casserole

Mix ingredients in large bowl.

I used a can of seasoned diced tomatoes, because that’s what I had. I had originally planned on using salsa, but found this in the pantry, so I used it.

Easy Taco Casserole

Put half the meat mixture in the bottom of a 13×9 pan.

Top with half the chips and half the cheese.

Repeat layers.

Easy Taco Casserole

Bake the uncovered casserole at 350 for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is slightly browned.

Easy Taco Casserole

Serve with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and more sour cream. the more sour cream, the better, according to my family! lol

Easy Taco Casserole

*I try to keep cooked taco meat in the freezer, so that’s what I used in this recipe. This makes it easy! If you don’t, cook your hamburger with whatever taco seasoning you use, store bought or homemade, then proceed with the recipe.

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In the Kitchen with Linda

June 29, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

It seems like I spend hours in the kitchen every day. Probably cause I do. lol

I haven’t planned out a menu in a while. Written down. I do plan a little in my head. Not the best thing to do. lol

I really need to get back to writing down a menu. I’m sure my kitchen time would go much smoother if I do!

 

My mother recently celebrated her 84th birthday. Our gift to her was a seafood dinner.  She’s a Cape Codder, so she loves her seafood. Being land locked in Kentucky now, we don’t eat as much seafood as we used to. She loves it when we do these dinners for her!

This time I made her sauteed scallops, sauteed shrimp, crab cakes (store bought), fries, homemade tartar sauce, cocktail sauce (store bought), chicken for those that didn’t want seafood, zucchini, and garlic bread. I made 2 lobster tails just for her. She didn’t have to share those! She picked those shells clean! lol

 

seafood dinner

 

I made breakfast for dinner the last week. Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bacon, and strawberry muffins.

 

breakfast

 

These strawberry muffins using fresh strawberries were amazing! We will definitely be making these again!

 

strawberry muffins

My daughter graduated from college earlier this month. Even though there wasn’t a graduation. ugh She waited to celebrate till now in the hopes that we would be able to have more than 5 people. And we were!

She had bought these silicone cake pan with her college logo. I made cupcakes in it while she was at work. Well, the first batch was a disaster! I over filled them. Oh, and I forgot to spray it first! ugh I used a homemade chocolate cake and it was just too tender for this pan. So all those things combined, and all I got out of the pan was crumbs. lol

 

cake fail

 

So I started over. I went to the store and got a cake mix. I was careful to not over fill. And I remembered to spray the pan! lol

 

cake

 

So they came out great! In every way! lol

 

cake

 

She had requested them to be frosted with white homemade frosting, with blue sprinkles. The school colors. I actually liked them better unfrosted. I think brownies would be better made in this pan since you lose the details when you frost them. She was happy, and that’s all that matters!

 

cake

 

We just did a cake and ice cream party. I made 2 13×9 cakes, one store bought yellow mix (because I have yet to master making a yellow cake from scratch), and one homemade chocolate cake. I put them together on a large cake board and frosted them as one cake with homemade chocolate frosting. Ice cream not pictured as it was in the freezer. lol She did request fruit and homemade fruit dip, too.

 

graduation party

 

She was happy with everything!

And we are so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. Now she’s on to grad school!

And I’m back in the kitchen! lol

 

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Making a Home – Homemaking Link Up

May 26, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

 

Welcome to this weeks………

 

Making a Home – Homemaking Link Up!

 

This weeks featured post is…… Dollar Store Bin and Basket Hacks from Chas’ Crazy Creations.

 

All of these baskets came from Dollar Tree. Start by gluing 3 of the same sized basket together. After hot gluing to initially get them together I did place some E6000 for a more secure hold and let it dry.

 

Did you see this post last week? So many great ideas for all the rooms in your house! If you missed this, go check it out now!

Don’t forget to pin it to try later!

 

Making a Home – Homemaking Link Up

Now it’s your turn!  Share your posts about homemaking ideas, recipes, crafts, decorating, cleaning tips, basically anything that has to do with caring for a home and family.   The Link Up is open all week.

 

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Your click is a vote for next weeks featured post! Having your post featured means I will share the picture you add in the link up, as well as the link to your post, in next weeks post!

 

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I Still Believe Movie Review & Giveaway

May 8, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

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I Still Believe was released in theaters on March 13, 2020. It was the #2 movie opening weekend. It was the #3 movie overall.

Then the movie theaters shut down during the pandemic. I Still Believe was rushed to video on demand on March 27th.

 

I Still Believe Movie Review & Giveaway

 

I Still Believe became available May 5th, on BLU-RAY, DVD, and digital. It stars KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Gary Sinise and Shania Twain.

 

Check out the I Still Believe trailer….

 

I Still Believe is the real life story of singer Jeremy Camp. The movie starts when he was a teenager, follows him to college, starting his music career, meeting and marrying his wife, Melissa. His story doesn’t end there, though, it’s just getting started.

Melissa, who was diagnosed with cancer in college, was healed of her cancer. It returned right after their wedding. Trusting God through the bad times is a very big theme of this movie.

 

Here’s a favorite quote of mine from Melissa Camp in the movie….

God grants healing. Miracles do happen. Yet to another, His call is to suffer, even die. They both have value. Each is a chapter in a bigger story.

Suffering doesn’t destroy faith. It refines it.

 

I have an exclusive clip for you! The wedding scene from I Still Believe!

 

 

I Still Believe is an amazing story of God’s love, the power of prayer, miracles, and accepting His will. What if God doesn’t want me to be healed? What if it means losing a loved one?

This movie doesn’t end on a sad note, though. We see what happened after Melissa’s death. The music Jeremy wrote, and what God did in his life.

I loved this movie! Since I watched this movie for free online to do this review, I ran out to the store to buy my own copy!

 

I Still Believe is rated PG. My kids are all adults now, but I would have watched this with any of my kids, at any age.

For more information, visit the I Still Believe website.

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I Still Believe is available for purchase now on BLU-RAY, DVD, and Digital, on the Lionsgate website or Amazon.

 

I Still Believe – A Memoir is also available on Amazon. This story behind the movie has been revised to coincide with the release of the movie.

 

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Your questions will be compiled with others and sent to Jeremy.  Jeremy will then answer select questions by video. He may end up answering your question!

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CSB Life Essentials Study Bible Review & Giveaway

April 28, 2020 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

 

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I recently received the CSB Life Essentials Study Bible to use & review.  I have several Bibles that I use so I was excited to try out this new study Bible.

I have used this Bible for about 3 weeks now. I took it to drive in church twice, and used it watching church online last Sunday.

The Christian Standard Bible, CSB, stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity. Making it easier to read and study.

 

CSB Life Essentials Bible Review Giveaway

 

 

This CSB Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible features well known Bible teacher Dr. Gene Getz.

Dr. Getz guides readers through the Bible focusing on the 1,500 life principles found throughout the Bible. This help the reader to learn and apply the Bible to our lives.

 

Watch this Intro

 

It was raining this past Sunday and we couldn’t have drive in church. So I propped this Bible up in front of my computer screen to watch our church online. The large print makes it easy to follow along with the pastor reading. Well, larger print than most Bibles, but it’s not a Large Print edition.

 

CSB Life Essentials Bible Review Giveaway

 

The features of the CSB Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible are many.

Commentary and application questions on 1,500 life principles
Topical index and cross references for all 1,500 life principles
250 hours of free in-depth video teaching to accompany each life principle
Two-color interior design
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two-column text
Topical subheadings
Black-letter text
9-point type
Textual footnotes
Concordance
Full-color maps

 

CSB Life Essentials Bible Review Giveaway

 

The verses in this Bible are on a white background. The Life Principles use a gray background. The Life Principles in the verses are highlighted in blue. Jesus’ words are not in read in this Bible.

 

The CSB Life Essentials Study Bible uses a multimedia digital study system with more than 250 hours of video teachings from Dr. Gene Getz. The reader can access these teachings through smartphone-accessible QR codes. You can see an example of the QR code below. When scanned, each one brings up a video that covers the principle in that section.

 

CSB Life Essentials Bible Review Giveaway

 

Here’s an example of a video from Matthew 2.

 

 

I love the easy readability of this Bible. Thanks to the different color backgrounds, it’s easy to tell where the verses are so you can continue reading. Then go back after and read the references and principles. Or read the section of verses on each page, then read the principles, before continuing to the next section. Whatever your Bible reading and studying style is, this Bible will work for you.

 

I will definitely keep using this Bible. The hard cover edition, like the one I have, makes it so easy to use this Bible. Whether in the car, in front of the computer, or on your lap in a church service.

 

For more information, visit the CSB Life Essentials Study Bible website.

For more infomation about this translation, visit here.

You can also find the CSB Bible on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

CSB Life Essentials Study Bible is available on Amazon.

 

CSB Life Essentials Study Bible Giveaway

 

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Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

November 14, 2019 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

 

I own several Bibles. Different sizes, different translations. If you are a Christian, you may as well. I was very interested when I heard about the new The Tony Evans Study Bible. Here’s why.

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

Tony Evans is one of the most influential church leaders of our time and has been studying and preaching the Gospel for over 50 years. He serves as senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX and founder of The Urban Alternative, a ministry which promotes a kingdom agenda philosophy designed to enable people to live all of life underneath the comprehensive rule of God.

The Tony Evans Study Bible includes extensive study notes and other ancillary resources carefully crafted and curated by Dr. Tony Evans as General Editor and adapted from his sermons, teachings, and writings. These features are strategically placed alongside the biblical text to explain God’s Word in a fresh way. Applying these truths will empower readers to have transformed lives that then transfer the values of the kingdom of God to others.

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

The features of The Tony Evans Study Bible are many:

  • Beautiful design with a hard cardboard slip cover perfect for gift giving – see picture above
  • Study notes crafted from Tony Evans sermons and writings
  • 40 inspirational articles
  • 50 “Lessons on Kingdom Living,”
  • A plethora of “Questions & Answers”
  • Numerous “Hope Words”
  • Over 150 videos of sermons – I know, I asked it myself. Videos in a Bible? This Bible has QR codes throughout, just hover your smart phone’s camera over the QR code and the video pops up. Very cool, and convenient. See picture below
  • Devotionals
  • Teaching from Dr. Evans
  • Page-edge cross-reference system
  • Black-letter text
  • Presentation page
  • Introductory front matter – The How to Use This Study Bible & the How to Study the Bible Sections are awesome.The Introduction to the Christian Standard Bible tells all about this translation, how it came about, how they did it, and the abbreviations they use in this translation, among other sections.
  • Special back matter section with key definitions – the first time I’ve seen a Definitions of Key Terms and Doctrines of the Christian Faith section. Love it!
  • Theological and doctrinal charts
  • Other study helps
  • Concordance
  • Bible reading plan – There is a 3 year plan and a 1 year plan
  • Full-color maps

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-changing message and to share it with others. I have found this translation to be very easy to read.

 

Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible is a great addition to my Bible collection. Not only that, but I believe it will be a great addition, and help, with my Bible reading and study time. Perfect for adults, and kids old enough to read a regular Bible.

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible retails for $69.99, visit the website for more information about purchasing.

 

Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

 

The Tony Evans Study Bible Giveaway

 

 

Tony Evans Study Bible Review & Giveaway

 

Simply fill out the from below to enter the giveaway to win a copy of The Tony Evans Study Bible. Be sure to read the terms and conditions on the form!

 
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Christmas Jars – Movie Review & DVD Giveaway

October 26, 2019 by Linda @ Linda's Lunacy

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Christmas Jars is a new movie being released in time to watch with your family this Christmas. Based on the novel Christmas Jars by Jason Wright. This movie tells the story of a young women who was left in a diner as an infant.

 

Christmas Jars – Movie Review & DVD Giveaway

 

The waitress that found Hope adopted her, and they had a great life together. Hope’s mother dies, and right after the funeral her house is broken in to.  While the police are there taking her report, she finds a jar full of money by her front door that says Christmas Jar.

 

 

This gift prompts Hope to search for the meaning of the Christmas Jar. She finds many other people that have also received a Christmas Jar. Hope is working for an online magazine, and she convinces her boss to let her write an article about the Christmas Jars. During her research, Hope meets the family that gave away the first Christmas Jar. Such a heartwarming story, and the family says that was the best Christmas they ever had, even though they gave away all their Christmas money.

 

Hope gets very close to the family, especially one of the sons, while learning more about the Christmas Jar. Due to her getting close to the family, and finding out they don’t want anyone to know that they are responsible for the Christmas Jars, Hope tells her boss she no longer wants to publish her article. He tells her he is publishing it anyway. In front of members of the family that just found out she works for a magazine. The family is hurt, and doesn’t want to see her anymore.

 

 

Hope and her mother had a tradition of eating Christmas Eve dinner at the same diner where her mother found her. This Christmas Eve, Hope got what she had been hoping and dreaming for for a long time. Only because of the Christmas Jar.

 

I’m not going to give away the ending! You’ll have to watch the movie for yourself to find out! lol

 

Christmas Jars is unrated, but I would say it would be a G. I saw nothing in this movie that I wouldn’t have let my kids, of any age, watch. The themes of this movie are giving, kindness, and miracles. With a little romance, too, but only rated G romance.

 

I loved that Christmas Jars shows that being kind and giving to others can bring great joy to you. Especially if you give sacrificially. This is a great movie to reinforce that to our families. And show us all that miracles do happen.

 

The Christmas Jars Movie Review & DVD Giveaway

 

Christmas Jars is in theaters for one night only! November 4th, 2019.

Buy tickets to see Christmas Jars.

 

Pre-order the Christmas Jars DVD. Releasing on DVD November 29, 2019.

For more information, visit the Christmas Jars website.

 

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*Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” My opinions are my own.
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