Easy “No Bean” Chili

Ingredients  1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 1 can of tomato sauce 1 can of diced or stewed tomatoes Water (about 1 cup) 1 can of corn, drained 2 pkgs of chili seasoning (I use low sodium)   Directions Cook meat (draining it is optional)... Read More.

Big Changes for the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Scipps National Spelling Bee is on ESPN today and tomorrow with some big changes this year!!  Look for the youngest contestant ever – a little girl of 6.  Also, there will be written tests at the end if there is another tie. (Jodi explains... Read More.

‘This Is Us’ is NOT Moving to Thursday Nights on NBC!

NBC will not be moving its hit drama This is Us to Thursday nights for the Must See TV lineup.  It will remain on Tuesdays for another 10 episode run when it comes back in the fall. (Jodi explains at 13:28) According to USA TODAY, NBC Tuesday... Read More.

PODCAST: Overcompensating for “parent guilt”

A lot of parents who experience "parent guilt" tend to overcompensate to make up for it. But what lesson does that teach the child? 5/24: More Parent Guilt Due to a prior engagement, Murphy has to miss a very important event for his youngest daughter. He's... Read More.

Jodi’s Baked Creamy Spaghetti

This is something NEW I tried on the family – and they DUG IN.   So easy.  I think I saw it on a cooking show somewhere.  But here is my version:  Ingredients 1 pot of red sauce with meat Angel hair pasta – cooked &... Read More.