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How a Frozen Pie Saved the Day

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How a Frozen Pie Saved the Day

If you’ve been reading my blog lately you will remember our new crazy fall schedule this year, you will quickly understand the meaning behind this post. Lately, with 3 kids in the pre-teen middle school age category, you can understand what I mean when I say, “I just cannot do.one.more.thing.”  

In my heart of hearts, I long to be the fun mom. I want to have energy to run and do and play and make the best of even the harder days. But, I’m just being honest here, most days, I fail miserably at this.

In this particular season, the major enemy in our household is pre-algebra. Both our girls are taking it this year and I’m not exaggerating when I say that every time we sit down to do a math lesson, we have some combination of tears, yelling, frustration, anger, stomping off, and well, you get the picture.   One day a wise friend said that maybe we needed some kind of treat to ease the pain of pre-algebra. Lightbulb moment!!! Why had I not thought of this before?

  What makes a hard thing better? CHOCOLATE and PIE. Of course.  

Yet, if you recall, with homeschooling and teaching piano and running to and fro every day of the week, baking a chocolate pie was not happening.

Enter Marie Callender’s frozen treats.

Thank You, Lord, for frozen blessings from the freezer aisle. Marie Callender Saved the Day  

And, if I’m being honest here, Marie’s Chocolate Satin pie tasted much better than anything I could whip up. With the rich chocolate filling, made from scratch crust, and chocolate curls on top, this is a treat that may just make math time not quite so difficult.

Life is too short not to at least TRY and make math homework a little more enjoyable. Before I know it, my children will no longer require help with homework. Pre-algebra will be a thing of the past. These middle school years will turn into high school and then they will be off to college. As hard as this season has been, I really do not want to wish it away.

  A little chocolate pie helps me to savor these moments with my kids and make something hard a little more fun.  

Have you ever tried one of Marie Callender’s frozen pies?  

Check out these locations to find a store near you that carries these! And, if you have math homework in your future, I suggest picking up two or three.  

{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, however, the pre-algebra tears and opinions on chocolate pie are all ours.}  

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  1. Absolutely love this idea! Used to visit Marie Calendar resturant when we lived in CA years ago–I should absolutely get one of the pies to celebrate. Important things, you know, like math class!

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  2. A reason to celebrate…. Your picture and description make me want to go out and buy a pie asap. We celebrate little victories like homework and good behavior- probably not as often as we should. We also celebrate life’s milestones like drivers’ license, birthdays, holidays, and major accomplishments. After reading this- I think the little things need more focus.

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  4. My reason to celebrate is to stop and savor the moment, because as you said, the time is short that we have with these blessings!

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  5. I love to pull out a box of brownie mix or cookies and make them with my 3yr old. we just might do that today to break up the stress of this season

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  6. My reason to celebrate… any time my husband, who is having health issues, can eat.
    Hmm… I might have to try tempting him with a Marie Callendar’s pie. (I know the kids and I won’t be able to resist!)

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  7. My reason to celebrate…baby #3 due in 7 weeks, and she loves when I eat sweets. 😊 It’s also Christmas time, and that’s a perfect reason so enjoy pie with family…not that I really need a reason to eat pie. 😉

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  9. What a great idea!! We also celebrate when we can get through spelling and/or handwriting without tears! 🙂

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  11. The fact that Marie Callender’s pies are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good is my reason to celebrate 365 days a year!!! They are so so so so good and I just love love love this blog post!!! Now if I win, the struggle to NOT use it on buying MC’s desserts….ohhh girl the struggle will be real!!!

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  12. Marie Calendar pies are so good. What an excellent idea to use them as a treat to reduce some of the stress of Pre-Algebra.

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  14. My son struggles with reading because of seizures he had as a baby because of Tuberous Sclerosis. This would be a great idea as we are working on this skill. Also today is his 12th birthday. 🎂😁

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  16. We celebrate even the smallest successes with very specific dances…

    We have the Math Mambo, the English Electric Slide, the Science Shimmy, the Biology Boogaloo, and the History Hop!

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  28. My reason to celebrate is having friends and family together for a nice dinner and we love to grab a Marie Callender’s pie to top off the feast.

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  30. Thanks! I have also been keeping some small pre-made food treats (like frozen creampuffs!) in the back of the fridge to bring out when we all need a break, so we can “chill” and show each other grace and mercy. Also, hot cocoa with little marshmallows!

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  31. Celebrate all the blessings God has given us including our health, a roof over our head, food on the table, the clothes on our back, etc

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  32. I have so many reasons to celebrate! I want to celebrate my family and all the blessings God has bestowed on us. I would love to celebrate my new job and my continued good health as well.

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  49. I’m wondering what to get my dad for his bday in January…he either has what he wants or I can’t afford it! 🙂 This would be perfect…I know he would love it! And hopefully he shares!

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  57. I’d get one to celebrate the return of my friend who had been away on a long trip. We could make tea and enjoy some pie while she tells me all about her trip.

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  75. My reason to celebrate this weekend is because my youngest daughter will come home from college for a weekend visit.

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  80. Our latest reason to celebrate is our 11th wedding anniversary coming up shortly!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  84. My reason to celebrate is that my birthday is coming up this next week! One of these pies would be perfect for the big day.
    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  86. We celebrate being a family everyday that we are healthy and happy but once a week we have a big game day for family only just to make sure we stay connected!

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  91. My occasion is NO occasion or the “Just because” occasion! I like to surprise the kids with a special treat just to make their day nice when they’re not expecting it 🙂

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  112. My most recent reason to celebrate? Getting a new job! I’m excited to start and a Marie Callender pie will be on the menu.

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    We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our niece & ready to celebrate family

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