Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Magical Baby Girl and The Brokenhearted Woman
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
This is Soooooooooo Good!
Even my 2 year old son was begging to eat my portion after devouring his own!!
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TEACH ME TUESDAYS: YOUR GARDEN MEDICINE CABINET- Rose Hips
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Plant Facts:
The Dog Rose, is the main source of the rose hips, it grow up to 10 feet high and bears the most delicious scented flowers! The "hips" emerge in the fall after the flower have faded and petals have fallen off
Parts Used:
Can be used fresh or dried, make wine, or jellies, and purees. Because of it's acidic nature never store in metal containers will give rose hips an "off-flavor".
Fun Facts:
Rose Hips are so rich in Vitamin C that just 1 T of the pulp has 60mg! The adult recommended Allowance! Pretty cool, huh? It also contains health-promoting carotenoids, the yellow-orange pigments with antioxidant powers- think carrots! Great health benefits from such a small fruit and to think you probably have in your backyard NOW!
RECIPES:
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
No 'Poo Hair Helps: #1 Prewash Rinses...Good even for those NON- NO-POO'ers!
So you decided to try the latest craze and go NO 'Poo? Though you have read convincing Blog posts touting all about the "joys" of using all natural baking soda and water with apple cider vinegar rinses-
you are not exactly thrilled with the "mess" you see.
And now your husband who thinks your nuts anyway, because of going "green" & making your own household cleaners, thinks the "No-Poo" is off the charts WEIRD....
Is NOW snickering in the background....
Ohhh that is just me ?
I will post them regularly and plan on giving you 3-4 in each post, so as not to overwhelm you with too much information...PROMISE!!
By the way even NON-No-Poo'ers WILL LOVE these!!
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Stuffed Marsala Chicken Deliciousness
Saw this on a TV cooking show and thought this would be a great hit in my house with a few tweaks to make it mine.
My family just loves to find things "stuffed"
in their food;
like meatballs, cupcakes, burgers,
you name it!
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SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Menu Mondays: April 8-12, 2013
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| Pain Perdu...DELISH!! |
Cold Cereal Hot Cereal
Eggs made to order
Granola Bars
Fresh Fruit w/Yogurt
Keifer
Pancakes
Toast Points
Pain Perdu
LUNCH TIME CHOICES:
Macaroni & Cheese, Raviolis, Tuna Fish Bundles, Felafels & Tzaziki Sauce, Black Bean Burgers, Barley & Beef Soup (From left over Roast), Chicken Nuggets
WITH SIDE SELECTIONS OF:
Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Cheese Slices, Fresh Fruit, Carrot Sticks, Steamed Veggies, Humus, Ranch Dippings, Veggie Chips, Rice Cakes, Pita Crisps, Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars, Pudding, Jello, Canned Fruit Cocktail or Mandarin Oranges.
MUNCHIES:
Apples, Grapes, Bananas, Dried Berries, Carrot Sticks, Cheese Chunks, Granola Bars, Humus, Veggie Chips, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Keifer, Graham Crackers, Cheese & fruit Plate, Pop tarts, Rice Cakes, Woven Wheat Crackers,
SUPPER OFFERINGS:
SUNDAY:
Crock Pot Creamy Mushroom & Onion Roast, Mashed Garlic Potatoes, & Buttered Corn w/ Ice Box Yeasty Dinner Rolls & Caesar Salad
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Monterrey Jack Crispy Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Quinoa Pilaf w/ Chopped Salad and Homemade Ranch Dressing
TUESDAY:
Lemon Pepper Baked Swai, Baked Potato, & Grilled Asparagus w/ Romaine Heart Salad, pickled red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine-nuts and feta cheese
WEDNESDAY:
Chicken & Broccoli Bow-tie Pasta Bake w/ Chopped Salad and Balsamic and EVOO Vinaigrette Dressing
THURSDAY:
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs and Homemade Noodles, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon, & Romaine Heart Salad w/pickled Red Onions, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, and Balsamic & EVOO Vinaigrette Dressing
FRIDAY:
Take in- PIZZA NIGHT!! & Family MOVIE Night!!! Yay!!
SATURDAY:
Left-over Buffet!
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Pizza'ritto: MotherHOOD style!!
Pizza'WHATTO???
Exclaimed my daughter yesterday as I came up with this from the tidbits left in the pantry and fridge...
You know what? I had no left overs and the kids were happy, I was happy, and it is tasty enough to place in the blog...
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Tortillas, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, a bit of pizza sauce....and BLAMMO!!!
Lunch....she is served!!
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Teach me Tuesdays: Your Garden Medicine Cabinet- Calendula
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Calendula Offinalis- Latin for "The first day of the Month" refers to the bloom's extremely long season, in some parts of the country May-November!
IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO MARIGOLDS YOU WILL BE ALLERGIC CALENDULA
How it works:
Calendula is known for its strong antiseptic properties both topically and taken internally.
Externally:
It's known in healing salves,
great for painless healing of minor wounds- Think diaper rashes!
reduces inflammation and and pus formation.
It improves blood circulation, alleviates skin ulcers, burns,bruises, and reduces scars,
Internally:
can be used as gargle to relieve sore throats
stimulates digestion, and bowel function.
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
Monday, April 1, 2013
My Own "Chopped" Basket Menu Mondays!
I just totally love that show "Chopped" I love it when Alex Guarnaschelli gives the chef with the egos a redressing or when Amanda Freitag does the one eyebrow raised when she is not happy with the arragance of some chefs. I always pull for the underdog and I cringe when the souffle flops, the ice cream is watery goo, or the GOD FORBID the Pork is dry!
One more thing, don't you just love how sincere Todd Allen is when the contestant gets chopped? I think he sounds so sad unlike that dork who judges CupCake Wars! Grrr, he is irritating and NOT funny, I practically don't watch it anymore bc he is such a smuck, IMO...
Ok enough chit chat on with the show! SO I totally over spent at the grocery store last Wed, and I now am on a STRICK budget. So to make it fun I am going to treat Easter Dinner left overs like a "Chopped Basket" Get ready for some round #2 Recipes... In the basket you will find honey and brown-sugar glazed ham with a fruit sauce, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup, Corn, Chibatta Rolls, Citrus Butter, Strawberries, and Mashed Potatoes
I watched recent episode and found our why my pork gets dry sometimes, it's because I leave it too long in the crock and it "boils", That is Marc Murphy told one contestant, "Your pork got boiled that is why is it so dry & no amount of sauce will help..." Owwwwwww, I will have to adjust the times in my crock pot recipes bc that is what happens a lot to me.
Have you learned any tricks from watching "Chopped"?
One more thing, don't you just love how sincere Todd Allen is when the contestant gets chopped? I think he sounds so sad unlike that dork who judges CupCake Wars! Grrr, he is irritating and NOT funny, I practically don't watch it anymore bc he is such a smuck, IMO...
Ok enough chit chat on with the show! SO I totally over spent at the grocery store last Wed, and I now am on a STRICK budget. So to make it fun I am going to treat Easter Dinner left overs like a "Chopped Basket" Get ready for some round #2 Recipes... In the basket you will find honey and brown-sugar glazed ham with a fruit sauce, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup, Corn, Chibatta Rolls, Citrus Butter, Strawberries, and Mashed Potatoes
SO many passions so little time! I love to experiment with the educational ideas, frugal tips, DIY projects, new recipes,beauty tips, outdoor creations, decorating, sewing & organization, party planning and Christian living inspirations! Kids are fed and the clothes & dishes are washed....the rest of the house you might have to turn a blind eye to because I tend to get caught up in the newest project :-) I love to be inspired weather it's my walk with Christ, my parenting, picture taking, gardening, and family life...it's all a just the process of life and even if some days you hear me call out to God, "Dear God make a bird so I can fly far, far, far away!"...My feet are always planted on the ground & a smile is on my face even if tears are streaming down.
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