JanDee Crafts

Barbie WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR??? I found a fix!

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

While perusing Pinterest I came across this fix about the middle of Dec and thought it would be a great reminder for me about a month after Christmas when all the new Barbie/babies look like they have been drug through a knot hole backwards...This is from Cookie and Claire! Go check out her site! There is the most woderful tute on how to fix that mangy mane! Go from this.... To THIS

All better! Click right here!

It starts!

2012-01-23T07:16:00.001-07:00

I am starting a new interval training program this week. I managed to do the first in the series this morning and it totally kicked my bootox! The part I did like was just when I thought I was going to die....It was OVER! OK. I loved that part. Yes, you heard me when it was over. HAHAHAHA! It became painfully and vividly aware to me that I am way out of shape! Just my size alone prevented me from doing some of the exercises completely correct but ya know what?? I still did it and I finished. I am going to do it again on Wed and I am going to keep doing it until it becomes easier. (BTW it is a 3 day a week program. MWF) I intend on doing my deep breathing exercises every day and will stick to my original plan for my food intake. I wanted to take care of this problem before the engagement of the most cute daughter and now I do even more. Talk about Motivation! Who wants to be immortalized for the generations like I am now? Wish me luck! I am going to need it!

Congrats Are In Order!

2012-01-20T22:56:00.000-07:00

My sweet little girl is getting Married!! She is so excited and overflowing with happiness and that is all her daddy and I have ever wanted for her. How can we be anything but overjoyed?!

Exciting!

Thought I'd share Why Marriage” by Mari Nichols-Haining

in her honor!

Because to the depths of me, I long to love one person,
With all my heart, my soul, my mind, my body...
Because I need a forever friend to trust with the intimacies of me,
Who won't hold them against me,
Who loves me when I'm unlikable,
Who sees the small child in me, and
Who looks for the divine potential of me...
Because I need to cuddle in the warmth of the night
With someone who thanks God for me,
With someone I feel blessed to hold...
Because marriage means opportunity
To grow in love in friendship...
Because marriage is a discipline
To be added to a list of achievements...
Because marriages do not fail, people fail
When they enter into marriage
Expecting another to make them whole...
Because, knowing this,
I promise myself to take full responsibility
For my spiritual, mental and physical wholeness
I create me, I take half of the responsibility for my marriage
Together we create our marriage...
Because of this understanding
The possibilities are limitless.

My Menu!

2012-01-16T00:02:00.001-07:00

Monday 16^th

Breakfast-puff pancakes OJ and fruit

Lunch-tuna dip and apples

Dinner- oven baked chicken baked potatoes and veggies -sopapilla cheesecake

Tuesday 17^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches

Dinner-fish fry, acorn squash and broccoli

Wednesday 18

Breakfast-cereal and bananas

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese and applesauce

Dinner-split pea soup w sausage balls w toast and fruit

Thursday 19

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and pears

Dinner-bowtie chicken salad

Friday 20

Breakfast-orange Julius and maltomeal

Lunch-chicken nuggets and salad

Dinner-Kid Dinner and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 21

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-chili cheese hot dog fries sliced tomatoes

Sunday 22

Breakfast-sweet rolls

Lunch-pineapple and cottage cheese

Dinner-Oven pork chops baked potatoes and veggies

Monday 23

Breakfast-applesauce and broiled cheese toast

Lunch-PB and J and fruit

Dinner-French dip sandwiches and chips and homemade asphalt pie

Tuesday 24

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches and oranges

Dinner-crockpot chicken cordon blue and veggie

Wednesday 25

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-cheesy chips and salsa

Dinner-baked KFC knock off, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob

Thursday 26

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-hoagies and baby carrots

Dinner-ham steaks and cheddar ranch bacon pulls

Friday 27

Breakfast-pancake on a stick

Lunch-BLT sandwiches and apples

Dinner-Kid Dinner

I am linking up with Menu Plan Monday. Click here to check it out!

Happy Birthday to Jason! My husband, lover and best friend!

2012-01-12T09:51:00.001-07:00

Today is my babies birthday! What a wonderful man he is! I am so in love with him and am in awe at how much more I love him today than when we first started our journey together. I love you sweetheart! You are the best thing that ever happened to me and the best decision I ever made! Thank you for being you!

You ROCK!!

40 Reasons I love you on your 40th Birthday!

I love that We laugh together
I love how handsome you are
I love that You are kind (even to strangers)
I Love that You are always there for me
I love Your gentle hands
I love that You take my breath away
I love that I never get bored thinking about you
I love the feel of your skin
I love that you still hold my hand
I love that you still open my car door
I love the way you smell
I love gazing into your big blue eyes
I love learning new things from you especially about myself
I love how the sound of your voice soothes me
I love hearing you sing HUBBA HUBBA!!
I love your passion. HEHEE
I love how you know everything
I love the way you kiss me
I love that you still give me butterflies
I love that you make me a better person
I cherish your devotion
I love that we hold hands when we sleep
I love that you are worthy of and honor your priesthood
I love how patient you are with me
I love that you try to understand me
I love how I can tell you anything
I love how we share hopes dreams and common goals
I love how we can chat for hours
I love that you still love me
I love how strong you are
I love how much you trust me
I love that you are the best father for our children
I love that you cleave to me and none other
I love that we fit together like a puzzle piece hehe!
I love that our voices blend perfectly when we sing
I love that you have never forgotten an anniversary or birthday
I love that you wish me happy anniversary every month
I love that you treat me just as well in private as you do in public. (so I know the public stuff is real)
I love that we will be together forever and ever
I love that this list could go on and on just as our life and love will!

Happy Birthday Jason! You are everything to me and I love you more than simple words can describe!

I hope you have a birthday as great and you are!

My Menu!

2011-12-29T16:04:00.000-07:00

Fri Dec 30

Breakfast-toast w peanut butter and honey

Lunch-fried egg sandwiches

Dinner-pizza for the kids and Date night for mom and dad

Sat Dec 31

Breakfast-toast and jam

Lunch-OUT with the kids!

Dinner-Quick Hoppin John w corn bread, and mock champagne

Sun 1

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-cheese quesadillas and salsa

Dinner-tamales and posole, sopapilla cheese cake

Monday 2

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-hamburgers and salad

Dinner-spaghetti Homemade asphalt pie

Tuesday 3^rd

Breakfast-oatmeal w raisins

Lunch-PB and J with bananas

Dinner-swedish meatballs over noodles and glazed carrots

Wednesday 4^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch- tuna dip

Dinner-zucchini mushroom pasta with cheese bread and fruit

Thursday 5^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-boiled eggs with toast and pears

Dinner-Hamburger vegetable soup w cheese and old fashioned rice pudding

Friday 6^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and J w baby carrots

Dinner-frozen pizza and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 7^th

Breakfast-pancakes

Lunch-soup and toast

Dinner-Potato franks and sliced tomatoes

Sunday 8^th

Breakfast-scrambled eggs and toast

Lunch-fish tacos

Dinner-tuna sandwiches and chips

Monday 9^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-cottage cheese and peaches

Dinner-chili and Prize Winning Almond Streusel-Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Tuesday 10^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-hoagie sandwiches and chips

Dinner-Chicken ala king over rice and crisscross salad

Wednesday 11^th

Breakfast-applesauce and dumplings

Lunch-fried egg sandwiches and oranges

Dinner-Oven fried chicken, baked potatoes and carrots

Thursday 12

Breakfast-Broiled cheese toast and hot cocoa

Lunch-PB and J and crisscross salad

Dinner-Out for my man’s Birthday!!

Friday 13

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup

Dinner- Cup o noodles for the kids BIG Date for mom and dad

Merry Christmas Friends!

2011-12-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

We are enjoying our family this beautiful weekend and Hope you are too!

Merry Christmas from the JanDee Crafts Team!

Loves to you!

My Menu!

2011-12-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

Friday 16^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and Honey and stuffed celery

Dinner-Pizza Party!!

Saturday 17^th

Breakfast-BITNER CHRISTMAS PARTY

Lunch-grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner-out and sib shopping

Sunday 18^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-Crab salad on rolls

Dinner-Christmas dinner-smoked turkey, potatoes Anna, green bean casserole Sopapilla cheesecake ala mode

Monday 19^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-PB and jelly w baby carrots and cookies

Dinner-Stacey’s chicken cordon blue casserole and veggies, chocolate caramel brownies

Tuesday 20^th

Breakfast-bananas, broiled cheese toast and hot chocolate

Lunch-hoagies and oranges

Dinner-split pea soup with sausage balls and hot rolls

Wednesday 21^st

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-burrito casserole and veggies

Thursday 22^nd

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-spaghetti O’s

Dinner-clam chowder and garlic bread

Friday 23^rd

Breakfast-muffins

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-bean and cheese burritos for kids Date night for mom and dad

Saturday 24^th

Breakfast-baked French toast

Lunch- OUT FOR FUN!!!

Dinner-Finger foods! 7 layer dip, little smokies buffalo chicken dip traditional rice crispy treats for Santa

Sunday 25^th

Breakfast-Crockpot breakfast burritos

Lunch-ribs, hearty salad and chips

Dinner-GRANDMAS house

Monday 26

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner-spaghetti

Tuesday 27

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-PB and J sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-ham au gratin and veggies

Wednesday 28^th

Breakfast-toast and jam

Lunch-tuna casserole

Dinner-Swedish meatballs over noodles and glazed carrots

Thursday 29^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-hoagies and stuffed celery

Dinner-oven fried chicken, rice pilaf and broccoli

Friday 30^th

Breakfast-toast w PB and H

Lunch-soup and crackers

Dinner-kid dinner Date night for mom and dad

Inspiration from my Baby Sister and an new blog crush! (life changing really!)

2011-12-08T13:59:00.001-07:00

I have been exercising (walking on a treadmill) since Aug 1, 5 days a week. With. out. fail. Hoping to lose weight. I have had several people who have been there and done it, tell me wait until the 6 month mark. "It will start melting off" Well, I have until March 1 to see, and I will continue, BUT it gets frustrating!! I have tried LOTS of diets and programs in the past. It seemed to me that common denominator with each program is burning more calories than you take it. I am out to prove to myself that IF I burn enough calories I can have all the freedom I need in the food dept. AND be happy. Is it better to be thin and miserable? NO. Not for me it isn't.

Here is my "plan"

1 increase water intake (we have stopped buying soda for the house except for special occasions. BIG CHANGE for me)

2. get enough sleep (easier said than done in my home)

3. really listen to my body. If it is not asking for food do not feed it and if it is satisfied stop eating.

4. more fruits and veggies

5. Zero denial (if there is something I really want I am going to eat it. (in moderation) with NO guilt. (see the be happy remark)
6. Intentional exercise every day

So far so good but VERY slow results....I was in need of motivation...in comes baby sister!! Check out her post here...thanks Anne Marie!! Just what i needed to keep me going!! THEN today I have discovered the most refreshing blog/lady! She has said exactly what i needed to hear. She somewhat validates how I am feeling and I have a new blog crush!! Have you heard of

Can you stay for dinner??

OH.MY.GOSH. You must read it all!! I DID! I pray every morning for the Lord to help me resist the temptation to over eat, to be motivated to walk, and to please place me on the path to find the ways to my goal. I know this is part of that process. An answer to my pleading in some degree. Please check her side bar on the left and read EVERY.SINGLE.LINK.. Seriously. DO IT.

What a great day!

Loves to all!

PS...are you working on losing or have lost??? I'd love to hear your story!!

My Menu!

2011-12-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday 3^rd

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-hamburger patties mashed potatoes and veggies

Sunday 4^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-soup and toast

Dinner-pot roast and green salad

Monday 5^th

Breakfast-broiled cheese toast and peaches

Lunch-PB and J and apples

Dinner-Broiled shrimp buns, chips and salsa, Peanut butter cup cookies

Tuesday 6^th

Breakfast-cereal and bananas

Lunch-tuna dip and oranges

Dinner-Chicken pot pie

Wednesday 7^th

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-cheesy chips

Dinner-Chicken oriental salad

Thursday 8^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-hoagie sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-Dinner and Craft night at the school!!!

Friday 9^th

Breakfast-puff pancake

Lunch-PB and honey sandwiches and stuffed celery

Dinner-burritos Date night for mom and dad

Saturday 10^th

Breakfast-eggs and toast

Lunch-enchilada casserole

Dinner-PARTY WITH THE HILLS

Sunday 11^th

Breakfast-waffle iron cinnamon rolls

Lunch-tuna casserole

Dinner-oven baked chicken, broccoli casserole

Monday 12^th

Breakfast-muffins

Lunch-grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner-out for FF and a dollar movie YAY ADVENTS!!

Tuesday 13^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-Stacey’s Chicken cordon blue casserole and veggies

Wednesday 14^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-chicken nuggets and baby carrots

Dinner-split pea soup with sausage balls and hot rolls

Thursday 15th

Breakfast-bagels and cream cheese

Lunch-freezer stuff

Dinner-burrito casserole and veggies

Friday 16^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-hot dogs and chips

Dinner-PIZZA Party!!

Our Daily Christmas Advent Activities

2011-12-01T11:42:00.001-07:00

While my husband and I were discussing with our kids their Christmas memories it became painfully aware to us that, aside from a few very special gifts, our children don't remember much about what the presents have been under the tree from years past. On the flip side of that they did remember the fun things we have done as a family. Our traditions meant a lot to them. It was at this point that we wanted to make an effort to make our time together a priority. Welcome to the birth of our daily advents....I have had a few requests to see these so here they are. (every year is unique but this is this years)

Nov 25- decorating day
Nov 26-Grandma's Birthday
Nov 27-Sign and Stuff Christmas Cards (yes everyone signs these)
Nov 28-The Candy Bar Game
Nov 29-Egg Nog Night
Nov 30-Make Advent calendars
Dec 1-Our Disney Christmas Sing Along
Dec 2-Festival of The Trees (going to see darling daughters Miss Kearns tree)
Dec 3-Miss Kearns Holiday Festival
(having a child in high places has its benefits LOL)
Dec 4-Hot Cocoa Bar while we watch the first presidency devotional on TV
Dec 5-Lesson about Christmas around the world
Dec 6- leave shoes out for SinterKlaas to fill
Dec 7-Gingerbread houses
Dec 8-Appetizer night
Dec 9-Christmas craft
Dec 10-Family Party and Jingle Bell Jaunt
Dec 11-Visit temple square to see the lights
Dec 12-Dollar movie (cheapest on Mondays)
Dec 13-Christmas coloring and Christmas music
Dec 14-Sledding and jelly bean planting
Dec 15-Make Sugar cookies
Dec 16-Pizza Party
Dec 17-Sib shopping for each other (w money they earn) and family party
Dec 18-Christmas dinner
Dec 19-Christmas devotional/read the Christmas story from the bible
Dec 20-Surprise (you will have to come back on the 21st to see)
Dec 21-Deliver neighbor gifts
Dec 22-Movie marathon all day in our warm jammies and blackets
Dec 23-treat making marathon
Dec 24-Dinner and movie jammie opening making cookies for santa etc etc etc

These are so fun and don't cost much money. (we make most all homemade from scratch where we can) Don't get me wrong we still do what we can to give them gifts but I love how much my kids love each other and delight in being with each other. I am grateful for our traditions that hold our family together when the times are tough and are just as important when times are not. I hope you enjoy! I'd love to hear what your family does to make Christmas special!!

Swirly Peppermint Roll Ups from Aly and Ash!!

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

We love love love rice crispies at our house! Check out what

Aly & Ash

has done with them! Swirly Peppermint Roll Ups!?! LOVE IT! I can not wait to try!

GO visit the wonderful blog!

It is AMAZING!

Daily Advents-THE Candy Bar Game!!

2011-11-29T08:00:00.002-07:00

The day after Thanksgiving we begin our family daily advent activities....

Tonight was "The Candy Bar Game"

Items needed to play...

A wrapped candy bar for each player
A hat
A scarf
A pair of gloves or oven mitts
A knife
A fork
A pair of dice.

To begin the game each player rolls the dice to determine who gets to begin. Play will then follow to the left. To start each player rolls the dice once and passes to the next person until someone rolls doubles. When doubles are rolled that player must put on the hat, scarf, gloves and proceed to try to use the fork and knife to open the package, (nothing but the fork and knife may be used including hands). In the meantime all the other players continue to roll the dice trying to get doubles. If someone rolls doubles the items must be immediately passed to the one who rolled the new doubles who does as the first player placing the items on and trying to get their candy bar open before someone else rolls doubles. The first player to take a bite of their candy bar wins!! To make it more difficult you can wrap the candy with newspaper or wrapping paper. This game is VERY fun and fast paced. WE LOVE IT!!

Wonderful!

2011-11-28T10:44:00.000-07:00

Look how wonderful this printable is!! You can download it at

Jones Design Company!

What a wonderful site!

If you don't go check it out you will be sorry!

I love it!

My Menu!

2011-11-21T20:18:00.001-07:00

Tuesday 22

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-cream cheese and bagels w bananas

Dinner-Greek cabbage casserole and Hawaiian fruit cup

Wednesday 23

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-BBQ chicken with steamed rice and broccoli

Thursday 24

Breakfast-pumpkin pie and Maceys Day parade

Lunch-THANKSGIVING!! Peanut butter pie and laffy taffy pie

Dinner-munchies

Friday 25

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and J and baby carrots

Dinner-enchilada casserole for kids and Date night for mom and dad

Saturday 26

Breakfast-muffins

Lunch-chili

Dinner-leftovers etc

Sunday 27^th

Breakfast-waffles

Lunch-cheesy chips

Dinner-Baked slow cooker chicken, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts

Monday 28^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-homemade summer sausage lunchables

Dinner-meatball sandwiches and chips with cuties

Tuesday 29^th

Breakfast-cheese toast and peaches

Lunch-PB and J sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-Swiss chicken casserole and veggies

Wednesday 30^th

Breakfast-Orange Julius and malto meal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and fruit

Thursday 1^st

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner-skiers stew and hot rolls

Friday 2^nd

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-PB and J

Dinner-Fish sticks and fries for kids DATE NIGHT FOR MOM and DAD

Something I made...An Advent Calendar

2011-11-16T09:43:00.000-07:00

I have an obsession of Advent Calendars! Its true. SO true! This is a new one for this year. Hardly worth a tutorial. I just picked up a square plate from wally's and added my vinyl. It is compatible with a dry erase marker so I will just simply wipe away and write in the new number each morning. Fun!

(also great for those concerned about eating too many treats this time of year.)

If you'd like a decal let me know and I can hook you up. They will be in my etsy shop tonight or tomorrow morning.

Fox and Sparrows! A favorite blog!

2011-11-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

This is the owner of Fox and Sparrows. (a most amazing blog and soon to be etsy shop!) She is also an awesome wife! Wonderful mother AND my favorite thing about her.....My baby sister and a true bestie! She has the most awesome blog and should be seen and read! I literally visit nearly every day and love the things she posts! She has recipes, crafts and every day life and even more!

Please go visit her blog and enrich your life! It is awesome!

GO NOW!! www.foxandsparrows.blogspot.com

Our Family Treat Exchange and A Yummy Recipe!

2011-11-07T22:36:00.000-07:00

My family has a totally awesome cool tradition! We have taken the traditional cookie exchange and turned it into something we really love! We have opened the exchange up to all treats and sweets. It is totally awesome! (some still bring cookies YUM!) We have also seen the likes of cheese balls and chips and dips candy and sweet and sour little smokies, etc. OH BOY! Its FUN! We all just bring a family size serving for each of the other families and trade just like you would a cookie exchange. I should mention that my sibs are all amazing cooks/bakers! I mean good enough that people ask them to cater functions etc It is super fun to have a bunch of treats for the holiday that are definitely not your average chocolate chip cookie. We all start in about May testing and trying new recipes for the next years offering. SO MUCH FUN!! Here is a recipe that is on the short list this year. I found it at Jamie Cooks It Up It is called Crunchy Candy Bar Caramel Corn. Oh baby it is delish! And Easy! Oh and if you haven't been to her blog YOU MUST!! Amazing Blog! I love it and you will love it. Here is my pic and her recipe! Give it a try!

Crunchy Candy Bar Caramel Corn

www.jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com

Time: 30 minutes + 15 minutes to set up

Yield: One large jelly roll pan full

16 C popped popcorn (1/2 C unpopped)

1 C brown sugar

1/4 C corn syrup

1/2 C butter

1/2 t baking soda

1 t vanilla

15 fun sized candy bars (I used twix, milky way and 1000 Grands)

1 C white chocolate chips

1/2 C semi sweet chocolate chips

1 t shortening

1. Pop yourself 16 cups of popcorn.

2. Into a medium sized glass bowl, or large glass measuring cup, place the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat it in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir the ingredients together with a wooden spoon. Repeat this step four more times.

Heat and stir...

and a final "heat and stir". It should be very bubbly and hot at this point.

3. Add the baking soda, vanilla and a dash of salt.

4. Pour the popcorn into a large brown paper grocery sack.

5. Pour the caramel right into the bag on top of the popcorn. Stir it around with a wooden spoon.

6. Fold the bag over and place it in the microwave, heat for 1 minute. Take the bag out of the microwave and shake it....shake it.....shake it.

7. Return the bag to the microwave and heat it for an additional 30 second, then shake it again.

8. Pour the caramel corn out onto a large jelly roll pan, lined with parchment paper.

9. Chop up the candy bars and lay them out over the caramel corn.

10. Heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave, for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating interval. Don't let the chocolate get too hot. Add 1/2 t shortening to the melted chocolate and stir to combine.

11. Drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the caramel corn and candy bars.

12. Melt the semi sweet chocolate just like you melted the white chocolate. Drizzle it over the caramel corn.

13. Let the chocolate set up (you can pop it into the fridge for 10 minutes to hurry along the process). Break it up into chunks and serve. Store any leftovers in an air tight container.

Enjoy!

My Menu!

2011-11-06T18:38:00.001-07:00

Monday Nov 7

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-soup

Dinner-tuna tetrazzini, green beans and salad with caramel candy bar popcorn

Tuesday Nov 8

Breakfast-Amish baked oatmeal

Lunch-PB and J sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Sesame baked chicken w sweet potatoes

Wednesday Nov 9

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-chicken nuggets and grapes

Dinner-Tamale Pie and pumpkin muffins

Thursday 10

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-cheese quesadilla and grapes

Dinner-Slow cooker pineapple ham, funeral potatoes and sautéed spinach with bacon

Friday 11

Breakfast-pancakes and syrup w bacon

Lunch-PB and J with baby carrots

Dinner-Taco Soup for the kids Date night for mom and dad

Saturday 12

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-Frito pie

Dinner-fried egg sandwiches and ham

Sunday 13

Breakfast-eggos

Lunch-BBQ Beef sandwiches chips and corn

Dinner-cheese fries

Monday 14

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-hotdogs and tangerines

Dinner-Mock abalone Mac and cheese and coleslaw and peanut butter fudge

Tuesday 15

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-fish fry, baked potatoes and 3 bean casserole

Wednesday 16

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-hotdog salad sandwiches and apples

Dinner-Wisconsin cauliflower soup and hot rolls

Thursday 17

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup

Dinner-Greek Cabbage casserole and Hawaiian fruit cup

Friday 18

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-chicken fingers and fries for the kids date night for mom and dad

Get to know you!!

2011-10-27T21:41:00.003-06:00

Love me some new friends! Join the Blog hop if you do too!

Chicken.Its not bacon but it will do.....GREAT PRICE TOO!!

2011-10-27T11:46:00.000-06:00

Have you heard of Zaycon Foods? I just did today and WOW! I am going to give it a try! Wanna try with me? They offer foods in bulk for a great price! Right now they are having a boneless skinless chicken breast event! You get 40lbs for $59.60!

Tha'ts only 1.49 a pound!

Check them out here!

PS in some areas they are also holding a bacon event.

New Awesome Deal available in my Shop!!

2011-10-26T14:56:00.001-06:00

Hello all my crafting friends!! I am so excited to bring this product to you! We have just listed in our Etsy shop sheets of cut yourself chalkboard vinyl! Only $1.50 per 9x12 sheet! This is nice 7mm thick stuff and you can use chalk or chalk pens/markers on it! WOW!! You can't go wrong! Come and get it for your christmas projects! Click right here! Need some great chalkboard ideas??? click here

My Menu

2011-10-23T00:00:00.001-06:00

Sunday 23

Breakfast-sweet rolls

Lunch-sweet and sour pork over rice

Dinner- pears and cottage cheese and muffins

Monday 24

Breakfast-orange Julius and muffins

Lunch-chicken nuggets and baby carrots

Dinner-biscuits and sausage gravy with scrambled eggs and over the top brownies

Tuesday 25

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and banana sandwiches and salad

Dinner-steak and potatoes with dilly beans

Wednesday 26

Breakfast-PB and J Toast

Lunch-ham sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-cheese burgers and fries

Thursday 27

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Quick Beef Lo mein

Friday 28

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and pears

Dinner-Ward Party

Saturday 29^th

Breakfast-PB and J toast

Lunch-tomato soup and toast

Dinner-Date night for mom and dad pizza for the kids

Sunday 30^th

Breakfast-pop tarts (kids request)

Lunch-reuben sandwiches and chips

Dinner-hamburger casserole

Monday 31^st

Breakfast-ghost pancakes

Lunch-mummy dogs and chips

Dinner- White mummy calzone, spine salad, and caramel apple pie

Tuesday 1

Breakfast-eggs and toast

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-hearty bean dip with corn chips

Wednesday 2

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-Mac and cheese

Dinner-baked potato soup and hot rolls

Thursday 3

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-carbonara

Friday 4^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-soup

Dinner-burritos for kids date night for mom and dad

Holy Cow! Chalkboard labels!!

2011-10-14T10:55:00.000-06:00

12 labels for $4!!

WOW!

Head over to 2dayzspecial and get you some!

Christmas Goals for More organization

2011-10-13T11:52:00.001-06:00

This week my goals are to
1. Clean out the linen closet and give it back to the linens (if its possible that is)
2. Take care of cleaning out the bathroom
3. stock up on bathroom basics like TP, soaps and shampoos razors etc.
4, SHOP!! YEe Haw!

My Menu!

2011-10-08T22:46:00.000-06:00

Saturday 8th

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-taco soup with chips and cheese

Sunday 9^th

Breakfast-waffles

Lunch-soup, surprise salad and garlic toast

Dinner-cheeseburgers and fries

Monday 10^th

Breakfast-maltomeal

Lunch-banana muffins and fruit

Dinner-Philly Cheesesteaks and chips, pumpkin cookies

Tuesday 11^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner- Mediterranean meatball ratatouille, cheese bread

Wednesday 12^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Chicken Caesar wraps, hearty pasta salad

Thursday 13^th

Breakfast-Orange Julius and cereal

Lunch-tuna sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Super hammy sammys broccoli salad

Friday 14^th

Breakfast-muffins

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-corn dogs and fries for the kids and date night for mom and dad

Sat 15^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches and chips

Dinner-Navajo tacos

Sun 16^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-Cheesy chips

Dinner-Fish fry, new potatoes and veggies

Monday 17^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-City chicken, baked potatoes and steamed baby carrots

Tues 18^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and J and chips

Dinner-Minestrone and hot rolls

Wednesday 19^th

Breakfast-yogurt and toast

Lunch-cheesy chips

Dinner-Pizza by the yard

Thursday 20^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-PB and J and bananas

Dinner-Sweet and Sour Pork, rice

Friday 21^st

Breakfast-poached eggs and toast

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-barbeque smokies over rice for kids and Date Night for mom and dad

Christmas Goals for The Week

2011-10-06T09:08:00.000-06:00

This weeks goals:
1. Start putting all the summer clothes into storage and get the winter clothes/gear out for use.
2. De junk my laundry room
3. Find out and write down kids clothing sizes for gift buying and decide what they still may need in their wardrobe, including who needs coats this year. (sounds silly except that I have 5 ever growing kidlets who may or may not be wearing the size I bought them last)
4. Plan photo outfits
5. Find a way to take care of wet boots/shoes to be placed on our landing. (hard wood gets VERY slippery when wet)
6. start shopping for gifts

Peace on Earth goals for this week

2011-09-28T12:06:00.000-06:00

1. Decide on a theme for my decor and start planning accordingly. Which includes inventory on what I have and de-junking the things that are no longer needed or broken
2.Decorate for autumn
3. Make some decisions on neighbor gifts what to make and who to give to
4.Keep looking for stocking stuffers (back to school clearance isles??)
5. Continue to gather ideas for gifts
6. Decide on any gifts to be hand made and get to work!!

My Menu!

2011-09-26T22:43:00.001-06:00

Tuesday 27

Breakfast-English muffin toast with jam

Lunch-PB and J Sammies and baby carrots

Dinner-Homemade chili and white trash bars

Wednesday 28

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-stuffed peppers and corn bread with peaches

Thursday 29th

Breakfast-toast

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-Grilled cheese sandwiches, spaghetti squash and melon

Friday 30th

Breakfast-pancake on a stick

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner- Nachos

Saturday 1

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-PB and J and chips

Dinner- hamburger casserole (easy for the kids)

Sat 1

Breakfast-Malto meal

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-Broccoli Cheese soup and hot rolls

Sunday 2

Brunch-cinnamon rolls!!

Dinner Mushroom Quiche with grapes

Monday 3

Breakfast-toast w PB and J

Lunch-Tuna sandwiches and chips

Dinner-Spaghetti and garlic bread Samoa Brownies

Tuesday 4^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner-Baked potato bar

Wednesday 5^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Taco soup with chips and cheese

Thursday 6^th

Breakfast-fritata

Lunch-hot dog salad sandwiches and chips

Dinner-cheeseburgers, fries

Friday 7^th

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Spaghetti for kids DATE NIGHT FOR MOM AND DAD

This weeks checklist for my Peaceful Holidays

2011-09-21T06:59:00.000-06:00

1. Work on helping the kids declutter their rooms. Especially Gabby.

2. De Junk Toys

3. Start looking for and buying stocking stuffers

4. Decide on Halloween costumes and start working on them. (Halloween is right around the corner!)

5. Begin gathering supplies for our daily advents as needed

6. Get Christmas cards and list finalized for addressing while we watch conference

My Menu!

2011-09-18T15:57:00.001-06:00

Monday 19th
breakfast-cereal
lunch-cheesy noodles
dinner-meat loaf and mashed potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Tuesday 20th
breakfast-French toast
lunch-popcorn chicken and stuffed celery
dinner-No peak beef tips over rice and veggies

Wednesday 21st
breakfast-oatmeal
lunch-cottage cheese and peaches, baby carrots and cookies
dinner-chicken noodle soup and hot rolls

Thursday 22nd
breakfast-cereal
lunch-tuna dip and crackers
dinner-nachos

Friday 23rd
breakfast-PB and J toast
lunch-trip to SNOW college to fetch my baby girl!
dinner-rehearsal dinner

The next generation of Crafters!

2011-09-16T08:20:00.000-06:00

This Saturday is the local UofU verses BYU game and it gets kinda crazy around here!! My 11 year old daughter Gabby couldn't stand the thoughts of having to go to school not all decked out from head to toe in her red and white. She made these hair pieces last night all by herself from start to finish...I am one proud mama! The smaller one is for her little sister Sarah. What a great girl! The next generation of crafters coming up behind us are going to blow us away with their skills! I just know it!

Sarah and her flower

My goals for this week in my Quest for Peace on Earth....

2011-09-13T12:30:00.001-06:00

Here is a list of things I intend to accomplish this week in my Quest of Peace on Earth....in my home....this Holiday Season...

1 Create a Holiday calendar (including our daily advents for Dec, family photo shoot day etc)

2. Make a Christmas pin board on Pinterest and start pinning ideas for recipes décor gifts etc!!

3. Start and use a Christmas shopping list

4. Check and review how gifts lists are going

5. Inventory and review unfinished crafts projects

6. Begin a gifts to make list

7. Clean and declutter my bedroom

8. Tackle my closet and store/toss summers stained clothes

9. Inventory wrapping paper so I will know what I need

10. Make place a Christmas card list

11. Make a neighbor gift list

12. Plan a pampering session in Dec

13. Decide where and set a side a place to store bought gifts

My Menu

2011-09-10T11:03:00.001-06:00

Saturday 10^th

Lunch-Soup and crackers

Dinner-BBQ chicken and green bean casserole

Sunday 11^th

Breakfast-scrambled eggs w cheese and toast

Lunch-spinach and chicken salad

Dinner-corned beef hash

Monday 12^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-chicken nuggets and bananas

Dinner-hamburger casserole w ice cream for dessert

Tuesday 13^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-BLTs and chips

Dinner-Mac and cheese lasagna and green salad

Wednesday 14^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-noodles

Dinner-no peak beef tips over rice and veggies

Thursday 15^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-chicken noodle soup, and hot rolls

Friday 16

Breakfast-PB an J toast

Lunch-grilled cheese and peaches

Dinner-kid dinner and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 17^th

Breakfast-waffles

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-nachos

Sunday 18^th

Breakfast-Puff pancake

Lunch-fish sticks, mac and cheese and veggies

Dinner-meat loaf and mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

Starting now to ensure a smooth Holiday Season...My goals for this week.

2011-09-01T10:38:00.000-06:00

I am a Christmas NUT! I know some of you may say that this is way to early to be planning for Christmas but trust me I have not made you endure the months of thinking and planning up to now. AHAHAHA!! (my family can testify that this is true) My goal is to have a smooth, peaceful, and enjoyable holiday season. I DO NOT want to be stressed! I DO NOT want to be running around like a chicken with my head cut off searching for last minute gifts etc. So here are my goals for this week. I figure even if I don't get them all done every little bit will help in my quest of peace on earth (in my house) and good will to men. (especially the small men and women that I like to call my kids) When you do start planning your holidays? What have you done already? I'd love to hear! I love comments!! hint hint.....

1.Review and Tweak my budget so we can avoid over spending which is tempting to me with all the music and decor etc.

2. Start gathering gift ideas for the children, hubby, neighbors, our moms and dads, sibling (for the side that still exchanges) teachers, and co workers etc

3. Remember last Christmas. What worked and what didn't? Talk to the kids and discuss with them their take on last Christmas. Make plans for this year accordingly.

4. Spend a small amount time de-cluttering and deep cleaning.

My Menu

2011-08-28T22:13:00.000-06:00

Monday 29^th

Breakfast-toast w jam

Lunch-cheesy chips with salsa

Dinner- sticky fingers with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

and chocolate cake

Tuesday 30^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-hot dogs and fruit

Dinner- tator tot casserole

Wednesday 31^st

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-hot dog salad sandwiches baby carrots and fruit

Dinner- Corned beef hash, Sliced tomatoes, muffins

Thursday 1^st

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-something from the freezer

Dinner- Taco In a bag and melon

Friday 2^nd

Breakfast-eggs and toast w OJ

Lunch-PB and J and bananas

Dinner-Out on the way to Bear Lake!!!

A Sale! A Sale! A Sale!

2011-08-26T08:28:00.000-06:00

It's time to start thinking about the holidays! Come check out 2dayzspecial! Today we have half off pumpkin vinyl perfect for your glass blocks or craft projects! They would also work great for Jack O lanterns for those who don't want to carve a pumpkin.

My Menu!

2011-08-22T15:34:00.000-06:00

Monday 22
Breakfast-cereal
lunch-sandwiches and cheese sticks
dinner-waffles, eggs and bacon Chocolate cake

Tuesday 23
breakfast-strawberries and cream oatmeal
lunch-tuna dip
dinner-baked potatoes with seafood sauce and salad

Wednesday 24
breakfast-cereal
lunch-sandwiches and sauteed zucchini
dinner-not your average sloppy joes, french fries and corn on the cob

Thursday 25
breakfast-bagels and cream cheese
lunch-hot dog potato boats
dinner-scrambled dogs, peas and peaches

Friday 26
breakfast-cereal
lunch-flutter nutter sandwiches and cookies
dinner-hamburger helper for the kids and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 27
breakfast-french toast
lunch-soup
dinner-cheeseburgers and shakes

Sunday 28
breakfast-waffles
lunch-BLT's and chips
dinner-sticky fingers with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

Pizza Monkey Bread

2011-08-16T22:13:00.004-06:00

I found this recipe from Confections of a Foodie Bride and altered it a smidge. You can find the original recipe here. Please visit the beautiful site! You will love it! We all really enjoyed this recipe and will be making it again. It was surprisingly not as much work as I thought it would be and the results were worth it. Enjoy! Thank you Confections of a Foodie Bride!

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

4 Tbsp butter

36 thawed rhodes rolls

8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (you'll need ~48 pieces) PS I used way more cheese but we LOVE LOVE LOVE cheese here!

48 slices of Turkey pepperoni (from 1 package)

2-3 cups pizza or spaghetti sauce

Instructions

Heat garlic and butter over medium heat just until the garlic begins to brown. Remove from heat and let sit.

Lightly brush the inside of a bundt pan (or other oven-safe dish) with garlic butter.

flatten rolls and .Top with a slice or two of pepperoni and a cube of mozzarella.

Wrap the dough around the pepperoni and cheese, pinching well to seal.

Repeat until all of the dough is used.

Drizzle with garlic butter

Cover and let sit for 30 minutes, while preheating the oven to 375.

Bake for ~45 minutes, until the top is very brown.

Remove from the oven invert onto a plate and brush with butter. let sit for 10 minutes.

serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

My Menu

2011-08-14T14:05:00.000-06:00

Saturday 13th
breakfast-strawberries and cream oatmeal
lunch-Fried egg sandwiches
dinner-No Peak Pork Tips over noodles and veggies

Sunday 14th
breakfast-English Muffins and Jam and orange juice
lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches with baby Carrots and chocolate milk
Dinner-Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs, rice pilaf and stir fried veggies

Monday 15th
breakfast-toast with Jam and butter
lunch-Tuna dip
dinner-taco soup and deliciously good cake

Tuesday 16th
Breakfast-cereal
lunch-PB and J and Plums
dinner-Pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad and fruit

Wednesday 17th
breakfast-French toast
lunch-Hoagie sandwiches and chips
dinner-baked potatoes w seafood sauce and Salad

Thursday 18th
breakfast-cereal
lunch-pastrami cheese and tomato sandwiches and baby carrots
dinner-Waffles, eggs and bacon

Friday 19th
breakfast-Toast with Peanut butter and Honey
lunch-scrambled dogs
dinner-chicken nuggets and fries for the kids, Date night for mom and dad

Saturday 20th
breakfast-Malto meal
lunch-puff pancake
dinner-Not your average sloppy joes, french fries and corn on the cob

Free Printable From 2dayzspecial! Beautiful Quote!

2011-08-11T10:25:00.000-06:00

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Have a wonderful day!

Loves!

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

2011-08-09T01:51:00.002-06:00

This recipe was amazing! I got it from Our Best Bites and have seen it all over the blog world so I knew it had to be delightful and it was exactly as I thought! Give it a try...the only changes I made was that I left the cilantro out because my family doesn't care for it and I doubled it.

Enjoy!

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Recipe by OurBestBites.com

1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese

1/4 C green salsa

1T fresh lime juice

1/2 t cumin

1 t chili powder

1/2 t onion powder

1/4 t granulated garlic

3 T chopped cilantro

2 T sliced green onions

2 C shredded cooked chicken

1 C grated pepperjack cheese

small corn tortillas

kosher salt

cooking spray

Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.

Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or come unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel thing.

Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges.

Then roll it up as tight as you can.

Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or an oil mister and sprinkle some kosher salt on top.

Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown

Free Mum Earrings!

2011-08-08T15:09:00.000-06:00

Free Earrings for the taking!

Get all the details at www.2dayzspecial.com!!

My Menu!

2011-08-05T23:27:00.001-06:00

Saturday 6^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner –hamburger casserole

Sunday 7^th

Breakfast-waffles

Lunch-Birthday Boy dinner and special rice crispy cake and ice cream

Dinner-dog food dip and chips

Monday 8^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner-Creamy baked chicken taquitos, grapes, yummy good cake

Tuesday 9^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-Flutter nutter sandwiches and bananas

Dinner-shrimp linguine alfredo and garlic bread

Wednesday 10^th

Breakfast-toast and jam

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Quick and easy chicken noodle soup and hot rolls

Thursday 11^th

Breakfast-cereal and peaches

Lunch-turkey and cheese sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner- Pizza Monkey bread and ambrosia

Friday 12^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-hot dogs and chips

Dinner-chicken pot pies for kids, Date night for mom and dad

Sat 13^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-fried egg sandwiches

Dinner-no peak beef tips over noodles and veggies

Free Back to School Cup Cake Topper Printable

2011-08-01T08:28:00.000-06:00

Come get your free back to school cupcake topper printable today www.2dayzpecial.com

My Menu

2011-07-30T01:18:00.001-06:00

Saturday 30^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-at water park Yahoo!

Dinner-cranberry chicken salad

Sunday 31^st

Breakfast-flutter nutter toast

Lunch-bacon blue dip and fries

Dinner-Baked Pork Chop Dinner, broccoli and peaches

Monday 1^st

Breakfast-cantaloupe and cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Corn dog muffins, tomato soup, Over The Top Brownies

Tuesday 2^nd

Breakfast-Poached eggs and toast

Lunch-Carrot raisin slaw

Dinner-sticky fingers and garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

Wednesday 3^rd

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-Flutter nutter sandwiches, baby carrots

Dinner-creamy baked chicken taquitos, grapes

Thursday 4^th

Breakfast-muffins and fruit

Lunch-turkey sandwiches and plums

Dinner-shrimp linguine Alfredo, garlic bread

Friday 5^th

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-Tuna dip

Dinner-easy dinner for kids date night for mom and dad

A chance to win! AND our baby site!

2011-07-27T12:24:00.000-06:00

Come and see what we have been up to and get the details about how to win an iPod Touch! You will want this link for 2 weeks of free fun stuff too! Lots of loves!!

www.2dayzspecial.com

A new favorite blog!! Have you seen Picky Palete???

2011-07-18T06:00:00.005-06:00

I am. but a young padawon (sp??) and believe I may have found my Yoda!! (although not green and wrinkled at all)

Have you met Picky-Palate?

Oh my heck talk about blog crush! If you are looking for the most wonderful recipes in dare I say, (dare dare!!) THE WORLD!!

(I have a pretty small world but still......)

Please go check her out!

My Menu!

2011-07-16T06:00:00.000-06:00

Saturday 16^th

Breakfast-malto meal

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-BLT’s and smoothies

Sunday 17^th

Breakfast-OJ, sautéed mushrooms w eggs and toast

Lunch-Fish tacos, grapes

Dinner-tuna dip and crackers

Monday 18^th

Breakfast-toast w PB and Honey

Lunch-Deli Meat Sandwiches and cherries

Dinner-Greek Cabbage Casserole, chewy cookie and cream bars

Tuesday 19^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Copy Cat Sticky fingers, garlic mashed potatoes, and green salad

Wednesday 20^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-chicken salad sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-Bajio Chicken tacos with all the fixins and beans and rice

Thursday 21^st

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-ramen

Dinner-Zupa’s Wisconsin Cauliflower soup, paper wrapped chicken, and hot scones

Friday 22^nd

Breakfast-muffins and peaches

Lunch-PB and J and applesauce

Dinner- easy kid dinner and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 23^rd

Breakfast-toast w jam

Lunch-Puff pancakes

Dinner-egg mcmuffins, sliced tomatoes, and chocolate milk

Sunday 24^th

Breakfast-toast w PB and Honey

Lunch-fall of the bones ribs and traditional potato salad and veggie and thirty minute cocoa cake

Dinner-chili cheese dog fries

In Honor of Harry Potter-Butter Beer and Butter Beer Cupcakes

2011-07-14T00:37:00.000-06:00

I hope you will excuse this picture...it was caught on my darling daughters I pod before everything was quickly devoured. You are going to love this for your Harry Potter Party! SO GOOD!!

You must try both recipes!!

Simply must!

PS I found this recipe somewhere in the blogasphere so if you can remember better than I do who it belongs to please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due.

Lots of loves!!

Butter beer
1 cup light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Four 12-ounce bottles cream soda

In a small saucepan over medium, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring often, until the mixture reads 240 F on a candy thermometer. Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar and 1/4 heavy cream. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the rum extract.

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened, but not completely whipped, about 2 to 3 minutes.

To serve, divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses (about 1/4 cup for each glass). Add 1/4 cup of cream soda to each glass, then stir to combine. Fill each glass nearly to the top with additional cream soda, then spoon the whipped topping over each.

Butter-beer Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup cream soda
3 eggs
1 stick melted butter
Preheat oven to 350. Line 24 muffin cups with liners.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, soda, eggs and butter on low speed for about a minute. Increase speed to high and beat for another minute. Fill cups 2/3 full and bake about 15 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched.
Remove to cool on cooling racks.

Frosting:
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tablespoons cream soda
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons butterscotch ice cream topping

Beat butter and soda until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until just combined. Add butterscotch and beat on high for about 2 minutes. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Mini smores grill tutorial!

2011-07-11T06:00:00.000-06:00

This is so cute! You can find the instructions at instructables here!

My Menu!

2011-07-09T06:00:00.000-06:00

Saturday 9^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner-baked potatoes w mushroom sauce

Sunday 10^th

Breakfast-eggs and toast

Lunch-oven fried chicken, hearty pasta salad, and brussel sprouts

Dinner=cottage cheese and peaches

Monday 11^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PBand J and fruit

Dinner-Little porkys, veggies, lemon bars

Tuesday 12^th

Breakfast-french toast

Lunch-frozen

Dinner-chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and country gravy, bb carrots

Wednesday 13^th

Breakfast-toast

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-cheese fondue with bread cubes, corn chips, broccoli and little smokies

Thursday 14^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-cheesy chips with salsa

Dinner-taco in a bag

Friday 15^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-fish sticks and tator tots

Dinner-chicken nuggets and fries for kids and date night for mom and dad

Saturday 16^th

Breakfast-pancakes

Lunch-what ya got

Dinner-BLT sandwiches and smoothies

How to make Drumstick Ice Cream Cones!!

2011-07-08T10:57:00.001-06:00

Check out this awesome tutorial from Instructables here!!

I love me some drumsticks and after I make these the kids are going to love their mama!!

(gotta love the kid love!!! I'm shameless I know!)

WIN!! WIN!!

I love it when a plan comes together!

Christmas Tree Guildlines-Some Christmas in July Fun!!

2011-07-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

I found these guidelines somewhere on the net a long time ago and thought I would pass them along so we can all be watching for goodies if we need them as the season approaches. PS We love our lights at our house and have way more lights that this suggests. LOL!!

100 lights per foot

18 feet of garland per foot

10 "filler" ornaments per foot

5 special ornaments per foot

ENJOY!!

Happy 4th Of July!!

2011-07-04T06:00:00.000-06:00

My Menu!

2011-07-02T22:15:00.000-06:00

Sunday 3^rd

Breakfast-Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Lunch-Corned beef hash

Dinner-Peach cobbler w vanilla ice cream (we have a big "dinner" at lunch time on Sunday and small stuff for "dinner")

Monday 4^th

Breakfast-Stake breakfast and flag raising/carnival

Lunch-hamburgers and hot dogs, and ribs ranch potato salad watermelon at Nan's

Dinner-stuff from the freezer

Tuesday 5^th

Breakfast-pancakes

Lunch-grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner-fish fry green beans and muffins

Wednesday 6^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and bacon sandwiches and peaches

Dinner-Chicken oriental salad

Thursday 7^th

Breakfast-scrambled eggs and toast

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Smoked sausages stir fry and cookies

Friday 8^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-tuna dip

Dinner-frozen dinners

Saturday 9^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-fried egg sandwiches

Dinner-baked potatoes w mushroom sauce

Sunday 10^th

Breakfast-.egg sandwiches w cheese

Lunch-breaded chicken, hearty pasta salad and Brussels sprouts

Dinner-cottage cheese and peaches

June's Favorite post....Again.

2011-06-30T22:25:00.000-06:00

It is tradition (don't you know if you do something twice it suddenly becomes tradition LOL) to have a shaving cream fight after school on the last day of school to ring in the summer. Let me just say there is never more fun than can come from 5, buck a piece, shaving cream cans can buy!! I will only allow it that one weekend because it is a big mess to clean up and it does something very odd the the hair. The kids know to get as much out of it as they can, while they can, so needless to say they do.

PS we learned that the aloe kind burn a little and will be avoided next year.

Why does this friendly gesture look very suspicious?

HO HO HO!!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for your own custom "floating Frame" HERE!!
(ends Friday May 21st)
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My Menu

2011-06-26T16:55:00.000-06:00

Sunday 26^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch=hearty pasta salad

Dinner-puff pancake, sausage links, and veggies

Monday 27^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-egg salad sandwiches and baby carrots

Dinner-cheeseburgers, fries and coleslaw

Tuesday 28^th

Breakfast- Peanut butter and jelly toast

Lunch-turkey sandwiches and chips

Dinner-chipped beef on toast, butter braised cabbage

Wednesday 29^th

Breakfast-cantaloupe with toast and jam

Lunch-out for Gabby’s b-Day

Dinner-Gabby’s birthday party

Thursday 30^th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-BLT and apples

Dinner-Corned Beef Hash and tomato slices

Friday 1^st

Breakfast-Applesauce and broiled cheese sandwiches

Lunch-turkey sandwiches and chips

Dinner-Frozen burritos for kids and date night for mom and dad

My Menu!

2011-06-20T08:45:00.000-06:00

Monday 20th

Breakfast-Malto meal

Lunch-Grilled cheese and soup

Dinner-Ham slices, funeral potatoes and veggies

Tuesday 21^st

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-tuna dip and crackers

Dinner-dog food dip

Wednesday 22^nd

Breakfast-muffins

Lunch-PB and J and chips

Dinner-mac and cheese and broccoli

Thursday 23^rd

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-ham and cheese sandwiches and oranges

Dinner-haystacks

Friday 24^th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-Something from the freezer

Dinner-taco salads

Saturday 25^th

Breakfast-pancakes

Lunch- chicken casserole

Dinner-pork chops mashed potatoes and veggies

Sunday 26^th

Breakfast-cinnamon toast

Lunch-hearty pasta salad

Dinner-puff pancake, sausage links and veggies

My Menu

2011-06-07T05:28:00.001-06:00

Tuesday 7^Th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bologna sandwiches and fruit

Dinner-Oriental chicken Salad

Wednesday 8^Th

Breakfast-Peanut butter and honey toast

Lunch-cheese quesadilla

Dinner-red enchilada casserole chips and salsa

Thursday 9^Th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-ravioli

Dinner-stuffed green peppers, rice crispy treats

Friday 10^Th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-PB and J and Chips

Dinner-Pizza

Saturday 11^Th

Breakfast-French toast

Lunch-soup

Dinner-hot dogs and chips

Sunday 12^Th

Breakfast-eggs and toast and OJ

Lunch-lasagna and garlic bread

Dinner-leftovers

Monday 13^Th

Breakfast-OJ and toast

Lunch-PB and J and bananas

Dinner-broccoli cheese potato bar

Tuesday 14^Th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch- hearty pasta salad

Dinner-not your average sloppy Joe's fries baby carrots and dip

Wednesday 15^Th

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch-tuna dip and crackers

Dinner-ham slices, funeral potatoes and veggies

Thursday 16^Th

Breakfast-cereal

Lunch-bagels and cream cheese

Dinner-Frito pie

Friday 17^Th

Breakfast-oatmeal and hot chocolate

Lunch-hamburger casserole

Dinner-dog food dip

May's Most Popular Post.....Last Day of School Fun!

2011-06-01T06:00:00.000-06:00

PS we learned that the aloe kind burn a little and will be avoided next year.

Why does this friendly gesture look very suspicious?

HO HO HO!!

A new website! I am so excited! (for both you and ME!!)

2011-05-31T11:25:00.005-06:00

Hello dear friends!

I am SO excited to tell you about a new website!

2dayzspecial!!

They will be featuring one HUGE discounted deal daily (8am MST)

(like rock bottom low) on all kinds of fun stuff from jewelry to craft supplies, vinyl and gifts plus more! The quantities will be limited so make sure you take a peek every morning!

The Grand Opening is July 4th! What a wonderful day to open a business! Celebrating the countries independence and all America stands for!

AND of course there will be

FIREWORKS!!!
(pretty much everywhere!)
YAY!

(even if they aren't actually for 2dayzspecial I am sure they will still be awesome!)

AND
They will run 2 full weeks of free grand opening goodies for you to get your hands on if you are fast enough to catch them before they are gone!!! Good stuff too!

WHOO HOO!!!

My Menu

2011-05-29T16:30:00.000-06:00

Sunday 29th
breakfast-breakfast burritos
lunch-egg salad sandwiches and chips
dinner-enchilada hamburger dip

Monday 30th (MEMORIAL DAY!!)
breakfast-stuffed french toast
lunch-hoagies and chips
dinner-fall off the bone ribs, macaroni salad, corn on the cob and special rice crispy treats

Tuesday 31st
breakfast-cereal
lunch-cheese quesadilla
dinner-chef salad

Wednesday 1st
breakfast-eggs and toast
lunch-popcorn chicken and fries
dinner-crepes and to moms to celebrate my dad and baby sisters b-day!!)

Thursday 2nd
breakfast-oatmeal
lunch-ravioli
dinner-oriental chicken salad

Friday 3rd
breakfast-waffles
lunch-burritos
dinner-OUT FOR MISS ALEXIS GRADUATION!!!

Saturday 4th
breakfast-malto meal
lunch-soup and crackers
dinner-crepes

My Menu

2011-05-21T20:44:00.000-06:00

This picture of Honey Chicken Stir Fry and recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

Saturday 21

Breakfast-Continental
Lunch-what ya got
Dinner-Chicken Stir fry with rice

Sunday 22
Breakfast-eggs and toast and OJ
Lunch-chicken salad on croissants, green salad
Dinner-apple brats, chips and fruit

Monday 23
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-tuna dip and crackers
Dinner-not your average sloppy Joes, French fries and a veggie GG’s cheesecake

Tuesday 24
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-something from the freezer
Dinner-sesame Baked Chicken with Mushroom sauce, three bean salad, hot rolls

Wednesday 25
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-grilled cheese and bananas
Dinner-smoked sausages on buns, pasta salad, veggie

Thursday 26
Breakfast-French toast
Lunch-PB and J and baby carrots
Dinner-stuffed Zucchini and strawberries w sour cream and brown sugar dip

Friday 27
Breakfast-pancakes
Lunch-cheesy chips
Dinner-easy dinner for kids date night for mom and dad

Saturday 28th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-soup and crackers
Dinner-burrito casserole, taco rice and a veggie

(this menu may be null and void if we get to head out for memorial day but I figure it is better to plan ahead. Not to mention having things ready to go when we get home will be nice too!!)

Isnt it so true!!! We should all wear petti skirts bowling!!

2011-05-19T11:58:00.001-06:00

I got this great quote from A wonderful site called dreamland...

A year from now

you may wish

you had started today.

Karen Lamb

We went bowling on Monday and had a ball!! Get it???? HEE HEE!!! I crack myself up!

This was Sarah's first bowling experience and she dressed up for the occasion! Everything is better with a petti skirt! Isn't Christian the best big brother ever!! She would pet his head and chant unicorns and glitter as the ball went down the lane. (that makes the ball get all the pins

don't you know?)

How convenient! The alley has a hair dryer!

I'm not sure why shes so happy...????

hee hee!!

Be Still My Heart!

2011-05-18T15:08:00.001-06:00

Be still my heart! Guess what this little precious thing said to me today???? She said,"Mama I am SO in the mood for Christmas! Lets watch the Grinch who stole Christmas!" YAY!! It was music to my ears to hear that we have another Christmas lover in the house!! I may, or may not, have a Christmas obsession and feel pleased as punch that I have created another little lover!! HAPPY Day! (How many days til Christmas you ask.....220 but who's counting?) HAHAHAHA!!!!

I tried a Black Cow for the first time! (and I don't mean Angus!!)

2011-05-17T15:31:00.002-06:00

Have you ever tasted a Black Cow???

I tried one for the first time today and it was delish! If you love root beer floats you will love this recipe!

The recipe comes from Managing Your Meals by Winnifred Jardine (which is currently out of print. How sad!) I use this cookbook almost every day and love it! All you have to do to make a Black Cow is combine equal parts of very chilled root beer and cold milk. (the recipe calls for rich milk or cream but all we had on hand was regular plain ol' 2%) Tastes kinda like a melted root beer float! Yummy!!! It doesn't get much easier than that!! Enjoy!

My menu!

2011-05-13T14:13:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone! I'm kinda back....I am using my kids computer while my craft room gets more power. Thought I would post my menu. Loves to all!!

Sat 14

Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-nachos
Dinner-chicken Alfredo, broccoli, and hot 30 min rolls

Sun 15
Breakfast-toast and OJ
Lunch-avocado grapefruit crab salad
Dinner-fish fry, new potatoes and green beans

Monday 16th
Breakfast-Pancakes
Lunch-Peanut Butter and jelly sandwiches and apples
Dinner-hamburger casserole

Tuesday 17th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches and oranges
Dinner-Chicken stir fry with rice

Wednesday 18th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-tuna dip and crackers
Dinner-apple brats and chips and fruit

Thursday 19th
Breakfast-toast w PB
Lunch-cheese quesadilla
Dinner-not your average sloppy Joe's, French fries and a veggie

Friday 20th
Breakfast-eggs and toast
Lunch-hoagie sandwiches and black cows
Dinner-chicken nuggets and fries for kids and date night for mom and dad

Still alive!! (and well although tired)

2011-04-12T16:25:00.000-06:00

Don't give up on me friends!! I am currently moving and only have internet at the new place. (don't you love being in between houses???) Although this process is a lot of work it will be so worth it in the end and I promise to bring some awesome ideas. (I've done some super fun cheap and easy remodeling stuff!!!) I am super excited!! Keep a light on for me!! I WILL be back soon!

Wonton Fruit Cups

2011-04-01T06:00:00.000-06:00

These little delicate sweethearts are delightful! AND only 1.5 pts+ a piece! Wonderful!

Wonton Fruit Cups

From Prevention Healthy Cooking.

makes:12 servings

24 wonton wrappers

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted (I used I can't believe its not butter)

1/3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread

1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat lemon yogurt

1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries

Whipped topping for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Using a 12-cup muffin pan or two 6-cup muffin pans, line each cup with a wonton wrapper. Brush wonton wrappers with a little butter. Place a second wrapper diagonally on top of each of the first ones, making sure that the points of the wrappers make sides to the cup. Brush second wrapper with a little butter. Bake 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool. Remove from pan.

3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of all-fruit spread into each wonton shell.

4. Place yogurt in a medium bowl. Fold in 1 cup berries. Spoon yogurt mixture evenly into wonton shells. Top with remaining 1/4 cup berries and a dollop of whipped topping. (3 pts+ for 2 wontons)

Today only-half of ebay from Groupon!!

2011-03-30T09:00:00.000-06:00

Come and get half off your eBay purchase today only from Groupon!!

click here!!

Cake Ball Roller!

2011-03-28T00:33:00.000-06:00

Oh my heck! This is so smart! This would be so awesome! Awh my wish list grows! Go here to see their website...

My menu

2011-03-26T09:57:00.000-06:00

Saturday 26th

Breakfast-eggs and toast
Lunch-what ya got
Dinner-fish fry, couscous and salad

Sunday 27th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-crepes
Dinner-cottage cheese and fruit

Monday 28th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-taquitos
Dinner-haystacks Wanton fruit cups

Tuesday 29th
Breakfast-French toast
Lunch-tuna sandwiches
Dinner-enchilada rice, chips and cheese

Wednesday 30th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-popcorn chicken
Dinner- Chicken bacon rice, salad

Thursday 31st
Breakfast-waffles
Lunch-yogurt and fruit
Dinner-chicken soft tacos taco rice veggies

Friday 1st
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-out
Dinner-popcorn chicken and fries for kids (mom and dad out)

Something I made...

2011-03-25T10:01:00.002-06:00

I made this floating frame for my friend Patty for her birthday...Its in a 5x7 frame I picked up from IKEA. (she has a thing for Tinkerbell) Thought I'd share. :) I have this vinyl posted on etsy. Click here to see...PS if you want the 5x7 size just email and I will send you a quote. Need a tutorial on how to make a floating frame??? Click here.

My Menu

2011-03-12T19:35:00.000-07:00

Saturday 12th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-turkey hot dogs etc
Dinner-what ya got lazy Susan dinner

Sunday 13th
Breakfast-cinnamon toast
Lunch-teriyaki chicken, white rice, vegetables
Dinner-soup and grilled cheese

Monday 14th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-turkey sandwich and baby carrots
Dinner-7 layer dip and chips and black and white chocolate chip clouds

Tuesday 15th
Breakfast-cinnamon toast
Lunch-leftover dip, celery sticks and grapes
Dinner- Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole and Brussels sprouts

Wednesday 16th
Breakfast-french toast
Lunch-egg sandwich with celery sticks
Dinner-clam chowder and oyster crackers

Thursday 17th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-lunch kabobs baby carrots and toast
Dinner-Corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots, candy potatoes for the kids

Friday 18th
Breakfast-broiled cheese sandwiches and hot cocoa
Lunch-PB and J and apples
Dinner-dinner easy for the kids, mom and dad date night

My Menu

2011-03-07T08:07:00.001-07:00

Monday 7th
breakfast-oatmeal
lunch-Soup and zucchini
dinner-Homemade Chili w homemade hot bread and Angel food cake

Tuesday 8th
breakfast-Cinnamon Toast
lunch-jenny o turkey hot dogs and fruit
dinner-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and broccoli

Wednesday 9th
breakfast-Malto meal
lunch-tuna and crackers
dinner-Skillet mac and cheese and tabboulah salad

Thursday 10th
breakfast-French toast
lunch-V-8 and something from the freezer
dinner-Cranberry turkey sandwiches and green salad

Friday
breakfast-cereal
lunch-cauliflower-I LOVE CAULIFLOWER!!!
dinner-Hearty bean dip and corn chips for the kids (Mom and Dad date night!)

Febuary's Favorite Post!!

2011-02-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

I made this most delicious breakfast for my kids on Valentines Day and it was a big hit! My sweet 18 year old daughter said "Best Breakfast Ever!"

WOW!

I have to admit it they are darn good! I think the next time I make them I may double the "sauce" but other than that this puppy is a home run!

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Banana Crepes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 eggs

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 pinches ground nutmeg

1/4 cup half-and-half cream

6 bananas, halved lengthwise

1 pinch ground cinnamon

Cool whip for topping

Directions:

1. Sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.

2. Heat a lightly greased 6 inch skillet. Add about 1/4 Cup of batter. Tilt skillet so that batter spreads to almost cover the bottom of skillet. Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. Repeat process with remaining batter, grease skillet as needed.

3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet. Stir in brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened. Add half the bananas at a time to skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over them. Remove from heat.

4. Roll a crepe around each banana half and place on serving platter. Spoon sauce over crepes. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

A New Product....

2011-02-28T07:46:00.000-07:00

This my friends is a label that comes in either (your choice) chalkboard or dry/wet erase board! It is a 4 inch circle and comes in a set of 5 for $4!! YAY! More shapes to come soon and pictures of them being used also!

What a great way to label your life and be more organized with these awesome chalkboard or dry/wet erase labels! You will receive a set of 5 vinyl chalkboard or dry/wet erase labels. They are self adhesive stickers that are removable and act like a chalkboard or dry/wet erase board. Imagine them on canisters, totes, toy boxes etc...

NOTE-Using a wet erase marker will make the label unchangeable until you use a wet rag to wipe the words away. Very helpful with little hands that love to play (and wipe away) with chalk!!! No More Missing Words!!

Pick up your set here!!

My menu

2011-02-24T14:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday 24th

Dinner-Holiday Chicken Salad on Croissants with Caesar Salad

Friday 25th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-mac and cheese
Dinner-????MOM and Dad out

Saturday 26th
Breakfast-eggs and toast
Lunch-soup
Dinner-marinated fish, baked potatoes and steamed carrots

Sunday 27th
Breakfast-pancakes and syrup
Lunch-Homemade chicken noodle soup and hot bread
Dinner-cottage cheese and fruit

Monday 28th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-PB and J and veggie or fruit
Dinner- out for Lindsay’s b-day cake and ice cream

Tues 1st
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-hot dog salad on crackers veggie or fruit
Dinner- easy shrimp New burg over rice, broccoli, sugar free jello

Wednesday 2nd
Breakfast-applesauce and toast
Lunch-tuna salad on crackers
Dinner-tilapia marinated, tomato vegetable spaghetti

Thursday 3rd
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-frozen
Dinner-hamburgers, green salad and oranges

Friday 4th
Breakfast-pigs in blankets
Lunch-out with Anne Marie!!! (wish me luck with the new "lifestyle")
Dinner-MOM and Dad out! Simple dinner for kids their choice

(this is the remains of our old menu that didn't get used last week and the beginnings of a new healthier menu friendly to weight watchers points plus...

next menu will be all OP friendly)

PS anyone know a great bread that is low points??? Enquiring newbies want to know...

PSS any recipes you want just ask and I will post!!!

Calling all cheerleaders!!

2011-02-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

Anyone who might be interested....I have picked my weight loss blog back up and have jumped back on the wagon. Come check it out...I think. (boy am I insecure!!!) Just promise you will still love me when you see me...LOL!!! I could sure use the support! Here is the link...loves to all!!!

Banana Crepes

2011-02-15T06:00:00.003-07:00

I made this most delicious breakfast for my kids on Valentines Day and it was a big hit! My sweet 18 year old daughter said "Best Breakfast Ever!"

WOW!

I have to admit it they are darn good! I think the next time I make them I may double the "sauce" but other than that this puppy is a home run!

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Banana Crepes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 eggs

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 pinches ground nutmeg

1/4 cup half-and-half cream

6 bananas, halved lengthwise

1 pinch ground cinnamon

Cool whip for topping

Directions:

1. Sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.

4. Roll a crepe around each banana half and place on serving platter. Spoon sauce over crepes. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

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Dry Erase Valentines Day Box

2011-02-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

Gabby, Jason and I had a blast making this Dry Erase Box to store all of Gabby's valentines from her classmates! Wanna know a little secret???

(It is actually a free priority box from the post office.)

TEE HEE!!!

She is going to love doodling all over this baby!

AND

Drum roll please.....

Coming Soon to JanDee Crafts.....

Chalkboard and Dry Erase Vinyl!!!

I AM SO EXCITED!!!

My Menu

2011-02-13T23:11:00.000-07:00

Saturday 12th
Lunch-nachos
Dinner-soup (canned)

Sunday 13th
Breakfast-scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch-roast chicken stuffing veggies
Dinner-tomato corn chowder, sugar cookies

Monday 14th
Breakfast- banana crepes
Lunch- sandwiches
Dinner-burritos (Date night for mom and dad for Valentines)

Tuesday 15th
Breakfast-cottage cheese and yogurt
Lunch-sandwiches and apples
Dinner-Holiday chicken salad on croissants w Caesar salad

Wednesday 16th
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-noodles and sauce and apples
Dinner-marinated fish. Hash browns and glazed carrots

Thursday 17th
Breakfast-pancakes
Lunch-tuna sandwiches and oranges
Dinner-Homemade easy chicken noodle soup and hot bread

Friday 18th
Breakfast-waffles
Lunch-PB and J and bananas
Dinner-chicken nuggets and fries (date night for Mom and Dad) Gotta love Valentines Day! 2 Dates in one week! YEE HAW!!

Koolickles-A Southern Thing

2011-02-03T06:00:00.011-07:00

This was a fun and tasty treat! Kinda like a sweet and sour pickle! You should give it a try...Next time I think I may add 3 packets of Kool-aid.

PS I found this recipe in the web but cannot remember where...Please if you know let me know so I can give credit where credit is due.

Koolickles

Ingredients:
1 gallon jar dill pickles
1 lb granulated sugar
2 pkgs unsweetened Kool-Aid

Place a colander over a large bowl and drain all of the pickle brine. Do not discard the brine. Mix the sugar and Kool-Aid into the reserved brine and stir well until completely dissolved. Slice the pickles in half lengthwise Return the pickle halves to the original jar. Add the Kool-Aid/brine mixture to cover the pickles; you WILL have leftover brine. Resist the urge to drink it. Seal the jar and place the pickles in the refrigerator for one week. The pickles will absorb the Kool-Aid brine and take on their new color and flavor. Don't be alarmed if the pickles shrink slightly -this is completely normal.

After one week, the koolickles should be ready. Enjoy!

January's Most Popular Post-Valentine's Dinner With Heart!

2011-02-02T08:48:00.000-07:00

I love celebrating Valentines Day both with our kids and as a couple!

My sweet hubby and I decided long ago that our favorite way to honor our love is to get a special date/time alone together that day in trade for all the stuffed animals and trinkets we never really know what to do with and the chocolates that we will, of course, simply eat.

(and that's no help with the resolutions)

As for the kids we like to do something small but enough that they know we remembered and love them so very very much!

One of the fun things we have been doing for several years is a

Dessert With Heart/Strawberry shortcake

and this year it will be expanding to dinner with a heart. I am thinking with some"hearty" mac and cheese and some "blossoming love" (either broccoli or brussel sprouts)

To make the little hearts is way simple. Just simply cut at a diagonal and reshape to create the heart.

To make "Strawberry shortcake " I use 2 Twinkies frozen strawberries on top with a dollop of cool whip. NOTE* because Twinkies can not be used on both sides you will need to use 2 and cut on opposite diagonals to make 2. One half from each of the Twinkies. Make sense? Hopefully the pictures will help....

( The dinner hearts are a stadium brat and little smokies)

PS if you are concerned about them coming apart you can used a toothpick or a dry piece of spaghetti but my children just ate them off their plates and it has never been an issue at our house.

Note the cut going in opposite directions

My Menu and Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

2011-01-30T15:00:00.006-07:00

Sunday 30th

Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-oven pork chops w baked potatoes and veggies
Dinner-pineapple and cottage cheese

Monday-31st
Breakfast-waffles
Lunch-frozen
Dinner-sweet and sour chicken, rice and broccoli

Tuesday 1st
Breakfast-toast
Lunch-egg salad sandwiches BB carrots
Dinner-slow cooker chicken and dumplings and fruit

Wednesday 2nd
Breakfast-french toast and bacon
Lunch- chips with salsa and white bean dip
Dinner-Not your average sloppy Joe's and fries

Thursday 3rd
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-sandwiches w baby carrots and bananas
Dinner-Hoppin John, fried cabbage and corn bread

Friday 4th
Breakfast-waffles
Lunch-frozen
Dinner-nachos

Saturday 5th
Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-soup
Dinner-OUT FOR LEXI B-Day!!!

Sunday 6th
SUPERBOWL!! NEED I SAY MORE?!!
(recipe and menu to follow this week!)

Monday 7th
Breakfast-poached eggs and toast
Lunch-marinated fish, cauliflower and mac and cheese
Dinner-soup and stuffed celery

I love the recipe below! Quite the comfort food! Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Servings: 8

Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast Halves cut into strips
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 cups milk

Directions:

1. Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.

2. Cover, and cook for 3 to 4 hours on High.

3. About 30 minutes before serving, In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
4. Drop biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Thank you Martha!-I need this! A Battery charging drawer!

2011-01-20T09:52:00.001-07:00

OK I am going to put this in my new kitchen island! This is a drawer for all of those things that need daily charging and their cords! Thanks Martha! However did you know I was looking? Weird.

Check out the how to's here!

Valentines Day Dinner with Heart/"Strawberry shortcake"

2011-01-17T06:00:00.030-07:00

I love celebrating Valentines Day both with our kids and as a couple!

(and that's no help with the resolutions)

As for the kids we like to do something small but enough that they know we remembered and love them so very very much!

One of the fun things we have been doing for several years is a

Dessert With Heart/Strawberry shortcake

and this year it will be expanding to dinner with a heart. I am thinking with some"hearty" mac and cheese and some "blossoming love" (either broccoli or brussel sprouts)

To make the little hearts is way simple. Just simply cut at a diagonal and reshape to create the heart.

( The dinner hearts are a stadium brat and little smokies)

PS if you are concerned about them coming apart you can used a toothpick or a dry piece of spaghetti but my children just ate them off their plates and it has never been an issue at our house.

Note the cut going in opposite directions

My menu

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Monday 17th

Breakfast-toast w cheese sticks
Lunch-tuna dip
Dinner-Quick Pork Lo Mein and rum cake

Tuesday 18th
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-egg sandwiches
Dinner-fish tacos and squash

Wednesday 19th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-PB and J and bananas
Dinner-split pea soup w sausage balls

Thursday 20th
Breakfast- cereal
Lunch- grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner-sticky chicken stuffing and veggies

Friday 21st
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-Mac and cheese
Dinner-bagels and cream cheese

Saturday 22nd
Breakfast-scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch-BLTs
Dinner-biscuits and gravy and fruit

Sunday 16th
Breakfast-cinnamon toast
Lunch-pot roast
Dinner-turkey sandwiches and chips

FINALLY-How to hem jeans from Crap I've Made!

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Char at Crap I've Made is my hero for the day!! I literally wore a pair of jeans I had "hemmed" (I use the term loosely) yesterday just not feeling great about how they are not how I want them to be and being positive that everyone was staring at my ankles where the disaster happens. Luckily for me this will NEVER happen again because I have Char's tutorial! Check it out here! Guess what? It looks pretty easy too! Thank you Char from Crap I've Made! You ROCK!!

Printing on Burlap-A Project to try!!

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Check out this tutorial on how to print on Burlap from Domestically Speaking Here! I love this blog and so will you!!

I also saw this cute printed burlap project at Under My Umbrella here!

I have all the stuff I need to try this so craftin' here I come! I was just saying to my cute little sis that I need some Valentines Day decorations! WHOO HOO! I am going to use this wonderful idea for something super cute! I am imaging burlap with the reds and pinks of Valentines to be amazing!

Check back for pics soon!

PS BOTH blogs are totally amazing! You MUST pop some popcorn and see it all! Talent is oozing and apparent!

My Menu

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Saturday 8th

Breakfast-what ya got
Lunch-grilled cheese sandwiches w tomato soup
Dinner-hamburger vegetable soup w cheese cubes

Sunday 9th
Breakfast-scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch-fish fry, new potatoes, Brussels sprouts
Dinner-tuna dip w crackers

Monday 10th
Breakfast-oatmeal
Lunch-fruit and cottage cheese
Dinner-chili and hot bread hot chocolate courtesy of CJ

Tuesday 11th
Breakfast-cinnamon toast
Lunch-hoagie sandwiches and baby carrots
Dinner-chicken tenders by CJ salad maple carrots

Wednesday 12th
Breakfast-Applesauce n dumplings
Lunch-fried egg sandwiches
Dinner-OUT FOR Hubby’s B-day YAY!! Angel food cake and ice-cream for dessert

Thurs 13th
Breakfast-toast w cheese sticks
Lunch-PB and J sandwiches and bananas
Dinner- shake N bake chicken, mashed potatoes veggies

Friday 14th
Breakfast-malto meal
Lunch-BLT and apples
Dinner-chicken nuggets and fries for kids Date night for mom and Dad