Treat Yourself!

One of my favorite new features at CatholicMom.com is our Dine Withouth Whine weekly recipes shared by Christine Steendahl. Each week, Christine shares great (and practical) family recipes with us. I've cooking impaired, and I have loved Christine's weekly Dine Without Whine service because it makes preparing a family meal seem much more fun and enjoyable. Beyond the weekly recipes we're sharing at CatholicMom.com, for a very affordable rate you can subscribe to Christine's Dine Without Whine program and receive a complete weekly menu and shopping list emailed to you every week.

One of my priorities for this year is to make sure we eat together as a family as frequently as possible. Last night, Adam and I were preparing dinner in anticipation of Eric's return home from football practice. Adam said, "Hey, let's have candles!" He dimmed the lights and put a small tea-light candle in front of each of our plates. The dinner I cooked wasn't anything special, but the time we spent together eating sure was! We had a great conversation, and Eric remarked the minute he walked in the door, "Is this a special occasion?" Isn't every night with our children a special occasion?!

This week, at CatholicMom.com, we're sharing recipes for Beef Stroganoff Casserole, Sausage Biscuit Bites, and Light Lemon Cake. Check out these simple ideas and make tonight a special occasion for your family!