What's on my Plate?

TAG YOUR IT

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TAG YOUR IT!

Two names you go by:
1. Mommy
2.Lori

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Ball Cap
2. Smile

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. New Vehicle
2. Big Fat Bank Account

Two people who will fill this out:
1. Dana
2. Jamie

Two things you did last night:
1. Fixed Dinner
2. went to bed early

Two things you ate Yesterday
1. Mexican Lasagna
2. Cupcake

Two people you last talked to:
1. Tia
2. Kaylee

Two things you're doing today (or did today?):
1. A Scrap page
2. Laundry

Two longest car rides:
1. Kansas to Colarado
2. Kansas to Georgia

Two favorite beverages:
1. Water
2. o.j.

Scrap Scout Challenge -" White"

2008-04-11T11:43:00.002-05:00

Now understand my week! I've had three children in the past 3 days come down with the stomach Flu, one at a time. Which means in MOM terms, I've been up all night for 3 nights in a row.

Stages of Hannah

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Just found a neat website for adding your name to all of your computer signatures.

Bad Day Shopping

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Not ON MY Menu!

Mine is Broke!

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Found on this site: Keeping Up With The Groveses

Menu Plan for April 7-13

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Menu Plan #1

Dinner Menu-at-a-Glance

Monday- Salisbury Steak - Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots – Mashed Potatoes

Tuesday – Elegant Chicken Sauté - White Sauce and Peas – Biscuits

Wednesday – Corn Bread Beef Bake – Salad

Thursday - Chicken Casserole – Chinese Coleslaw – Fruit Salad

Friday – Texas-Style Lasagna – Pita Chips and Spicy Cheese Dip

Saturday – Homemade Manicotti – Homemade Breadsticks - Salad

Sunday - Sweet and Tangy Chicken - Confetti Green Beans – Rolls

Recipes for the Week-

Breakfast Burrito –

Makes 4 servings

9 egg whites

3 eggs

2/3 cup milk skim

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded

2 cups mixed vegetables steamed in microwave

1. Whip eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese together in a separate bowl.

2. Heat frying pan to medium high until water droplets scatter. Spray thoroughly with

nonstick cooking spray. Pour whipped mixture onto medium hot frying pan and stir

constantly to scramble. When eggs are almost firm, add vegetables (if desired) and blend

into egg mixture.

3. Roll egg mixture in a whole-wheat or white soft flour tortilla. Serve with your favorite

salsa and fat free sour cream. Deliciously fast for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

*Remember to eat only two to three "whole" eggs per week. You eat less than one whole

egg with this recipe.

Brunch Pizza Squares

Makes 8 servings

1 pound bulk pork sausages

1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent rolls

4 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a skillet cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

2. Unroll crescent dough into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Press dough 1/2 "

up the sides; seal seams. Sprinkle with sausage.

3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and pepper. Pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes of until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Lemon-Blueberry Wraps

Makes 6 servings

1 cup Original Bisquick®

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon peels

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 egg

Lemon cream Filling (below)

3/4 cup fresh blueberries (approximately)

Lemon-Blueberry Wraps

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons grated lemon peels

1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream

1. Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary.

2. Stir all ingredients except Lemon Cream Filling and blueberries until blended. For

each wrap, pour 2 tablespoons batter onto hot griddle, spreading each to make about 6-

inch circle. Cook until tops are slightly dry. Turn and cook until bottoms are golden

brown; cool.

3. Make Lemon Cream Filling. Spread about 2 tablespoons filling onto center of each

wrap. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon blueberries; roll up.

Lemon Cream Filling

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream

1. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Stir in sugar and lemon peel; set aside.

2. Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until

stiff. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

Monday-

Salisbury Steak –

Makes 4 servings

1 pound ground beef

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 egg

1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings

1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed beef broth

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)*

2 tablespoons cold water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg; shape into 4 oval patties, each

about 3/4-inch thick.

2. Cook patties in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until brown,

about 10 minutes; drain. Add onion, broth and mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer until patties are done, about 10 minutes.

3. Remove patties; keep warm. Heat onion mixture to boiling. Mix water and cornstarch;

stir into onion mixture. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over patties.

Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots

Makes 4 servings

1 16-ounce can baby carrots

2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon honey

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat carrots. Drain and keep hot.

2. In a second small saucepan, mix together orange juice, butter or margarine, brown

sugar and honey. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and boil for 4 to 5 minutes or

until sauce is reduced and syrupy, stirring often. Do not burn. Spoon over carrots to coat.

*Instant Mashed Potatoes and butter and garlic spices.

Tuesday

Elegant Chicken Sauté

Makes 2 servings

2 chicken breasts large boneless, chilled

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary dried

2 to 3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

1. Remove skin from chicken breasts. Cut chicken into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2 -inch strips. Sprinkle

with salt. Coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess flour.

2. Place rosemary between several thicknesses of waxed paper on a cutting board. With a

wooden mallet or edge or a rolling pin, crush rosemary. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet

over medium-high heat, melt butter (don't allow to brown). Add vinegar, rosemary and

chicken. Stirring continually, cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer

pink on the inside.

Serve with steamed green beans

White Sauce and Peas

Makes 2 servings

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 1/2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

1 10-ounce package peas cooked and drained, or 1 cup canned peas, drained

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Add flour and salt.

Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add milk. Stirring, bring to a boil and boil until thick and

bubbly. Stir in peas and heat through. Serve with Salmon Cakes.

***Fix one box of JIFFY Biscuit mix

Wednesday-

Corn Bread Beef Bake

Makes 6 servings

1 pound ground beef

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 (11 1/2-ounce) can refrigerated corn bread twists

1. Heat oven to 350°.

2. Cook beef in 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring

occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, corn and

chili powder; heat to boiling.

3. Immediately top with corn bread twists left in round shape (do not unwind), pressing

down gently.

4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until corn bread is golden brown.

Serve with melon slices

Thursday-

Chicken Casserole

Makes 4 servings

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup milk

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon turmeric or curry

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon oregano

4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless

2 cups brown rice cooked

1/2 onion chopped

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, grated

1. Combine cornstarch, milk, and chicken broth. Add spices and cook over medium heat

until thick.

2. Arrange chicken breasts in casserole dish with the rice and onion. Cover with the

heated liquid and top with cheese.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Chinese Coleslaw

1 lb. pkg. Dole coleslaw mix
2 pkg. beef or chicken Ramen noodles
2 bunches chopped green onions
1 c. slivered almonds (optional)
2 c. roasted sunflowers

DRESSING: (Make early in the day):

1 cup oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
2 Ramen seasoning pkg.

Combine just before serving.

*Serve with fruit salad

Friday-

Texas-Style Lasagna

Makes 10 servings

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 (1 1/4-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies

2 cups (16 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese

2 eggs, beaten

12 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn

3-1/2 to 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. In a large skillet, brown meat; drain. Add seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes,

tomato sauce and chilies; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Combine cottage cheese and eggs.

3. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the

tortillas, half of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat

layers.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before

serving.

Pita Chips

4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds
1/3 cup no-oil Italian dressing
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds

Cut rounds into 8 wedges each. Brush each with dressing. Place on ungreased sheet, dressing side up. Combine Parmesan and sesame seeds; sprinkle over wedges. Bake 10 minutes at 425 degrees. 12 calories per chip. Yield: 32 chips.

HOT & SPICY Cheese Dip

1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 can "Rotel" chilies and tomatoes

Cut cheese into chunks and melt in double boiler or in microwave (70%). If Rotel tomatoes are whole, chop; mix with melted cheese THOROUGHLY. Serve warm with your favorite chips.

Serve with Spanish style rice and orange slices

Saturday-

Homemade Manicotti

Makes 6 servings

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1 egg

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 28-ounce jar spaghetti sauce

1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese optional

1. Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, 3 eggs and salt until smooth. Pour about 2 T.

onto a hot greased 8" skillet; spread to a 5" circle. Cook over medium heat until set - do

not brown or turn. Repeat with the remaining batter, making 18 crepes. Stack crepes

between waxed paper; set aside.

2. For filling, combine cheese, 1 egg and parsley. Spoon 3-4 T. down the center of each

crepe; roll up. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.

Place crepes, seam side down, over the sauce; pour remaining sauce over top.

3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or

until heated through. Sprinkle with shredded Romano cheese if desired.

Serve with garlic toast/Breadsticks and Italian style salad

Soft Breadsticks

2 1/2 cups flour
4 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cup milk
6 tbs. melted butter
4 tsp. sesame seeds

In a small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Gradually add milk and stir to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface. Knead gently 3 to 4 times. Roll into a 20x5x1/2"rectangle. Cut into 24 breadsticks. Place butter in 2 13x9x2" pans. Put breadsticks in butter and turn to coat. Sprinkle with seeds.

Variations: Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, etc. can be added, if desired. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and sprinkle with garlic powder before baking to make garlic bread sticks. Bake at 450°F for 14 to 18 minutes.

Sunday-

Sweet and Tangy Chicken

Makes 4 servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 can tomato soup

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon vinegar

1. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides.

2. Add soup, water, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for

10 minutes or until internal juices of chicken run clear.

Confetti Green Beans

Makes 6 servings

1 10-ounce package frozen green beans thawed and drained

1 7-ounce can corn drained

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup sliced olives

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. In a saucepan, combine green beans, corn, butter and olives. Season with basil,

oregano and garlic powder.

2. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

Buttery Light Dinner Rolls

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk, scalded

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1 package active dry yeast

1/3 cup warm water

1 egg, beaten

About 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons melted butter

Stir sugar, salt, and butter into milk; cool to lukewarm. Place warm water in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with yeast and stir to dissolve. Add warm milk mixture and egg; blend well. Stir in 2 to 3 cups flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Mix in additional flour about 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft and sticky but not stick to the sides of the bowl. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to cover dough with grease. Cover with damp towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes to one hour. Punch down dough. Shape into rolls (1 1/2-inch balls) and place in two greased 8- or 9-inch cake pans or on a large baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. Cover with damp towel. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush rolls with melted butter and bake 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve hot. Makes about 24 rolls.

Mindy Merrell is a cookbook author and frequent American Profile

Desserts-

Pineapple Upside Down Cake –

Makes 8 servings

1/4 cup margarine or butter

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut in half

2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired

Maraschino cherry, if desired

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick®

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup milk or water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1. Heat oven to 350°. Melt margarine in round pan, 9 x 1 1/4 inches, or square pan, 8 x 8

x 2 inches, in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar over margarine. Arrange pineapple slices in

single layer on sugar mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Place cherry in center of each

pineapple slice (cherries with stems can be added after baking).

2. Beat remaining ingredients in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds,

scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl

occasionally. Pour batter over pineapple.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Immediately turn pan upside down onto heatproof serving plate; leave pan over cake

a few minutes. Remove pan. Let cake stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Snacks-

Caramel Corn

Makes 15 servings

3 3/4 quarts (15 cups) popped corn

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup margarine or butter

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1. Heat oven to 200°. Divide popped corn between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.

2. Heat brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt, stirring occasionally, in saucepan

until bubbly around edge. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes; remove from heat.

3. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over popped corn, stirring until corn is well

coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

NUTS AND BOLTS

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. salad oil
1/4 c. bacon fat
1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. garlic salt
4 tsp. celery salt
4 c. unblanched almonds (or mixed nuts)
4 c. Wheat Chex or other small shredded wheat squares
4 c. Rice Chex
2 c. Cheerios
2 c. thin pretzels
1 (8 to 10 oz.) pkg. Cheese Flings or similar cracker snack

Melt butter, oil and bacon fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Add salts. Remove from heat and let stand a few minutes. In large roasting pan combine nuts, cereals, pretzels and Cheese Flings. Pour sauce over this and toss to blend. Bake uncovered in slow 200 degree oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Yield: 5 quarts.

Recipe Credits to :
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American Profile.com
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Swaps

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Here is one of my latest Swaps!

For Haley and Kaylee

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They love this Song and no one knows Why?
But anytime they hear it they start singing along.
So now I can play it anytime for them.

I KNOW THERE IS MORE THAN 56 THINGS

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56 Things You Can Toss Out Now

March 27th, 2008 by Christine Kane

We hold onto things for two reasons: Love or fear. We either love them. Or we fear letting them go.

We cherish them and know they have value to us. Or we fear that we’ll need them someday. We fear that we wasted our money on them. We fear what others will think if we let them go. We even fear making the decision to release our mishaps or mistakes, so we don’t make any decision. Instead we hold onto stuff out of guilt.

Well, guess what?

Love is the only reason to do anything. If you don’t love it, toss it. Give it away. Your abundance and energy will increase when you begin to live by love and not by fear.

Here are 56 things you can toss out (or give away) right now…

Thanks to Julie, Sandra, Lisa, Eva and Sue from last week’s retreat for contributing to this list.

1. All the hotel key cards you’ve brought home with you.

2. The doilies your Aunt Edna crocheted 35 years ago that got handed down to you.

(I can't let go of Family History)

You can fondly remember your Aunt Edna without having her doilies around.
In fact, you’ll probably have more fondness once you let go of the doilies!

3. CD’s you haven’t listened to in three years or more. OK

4. The boxes of cassettes you’ve been meaning to transfer to CD’s.- Yes I have a Box!!

5. The bread maker. - But I do Use Mine!

Seriously. When was the last time you made bread?

6. Your wedding dress - Gone

You can say you’ve been saving it for your daughter, but here are three signs that your daughter doesn’t want to wear it: a] she’s already married and wore her own dress, b] she’s been roommates with a woman named Pat for nine years, or c] you don’t have a daughter.

7. Credit card bills from 1995. - Ok this will take time... But I will let them go!

8. The Allen wrenches from every piece of IKEA furniture you ever assembled. That's Craig's in his INBOX

9. The jacket you spent way too much money on and never wore. - NO JACKET

C’mon. Keeping it around just to punish yourself for your bad choices is like going to parochial school all over again.

10. Every scratching post or toy your cat doesn’t like. - NO CAT - BUT I HAVE KID'S TOYS TO SORT...

Your cat didn’t go to parochial school so there’s no sense punishing him.

11. House plants you no longer love.

12. The stacks of O Magazine you swear you’ll re-read - BUT THEY WORK GREAT IN THE BATHROOM...

13. Every little zippy bag that came with a Clinique purchase.-YES I WILL

14. Every unopened perfume that came with a Clinique purchase. - OLD PERFUME OUT

15. Leftover scrunchies in case you grow your hair long again. - BUT I HAVE YOUNG GIRLS

16. The “Cherries Jubilee” flavored lip balm that makes you nauseous. HMMM I WILL THINK ON THIS ONE...- OLD MAKE UP

17. Every single regretful lipstick color you bought on a whim. (And yes, “Cherries Jubilee” is probably there, too.) OK I SAID OLD MAKE UP OUT

18. Your last four cell phones and all their chargers and blue teeth.- BUT THE KID'S LIKE TO PLAY WITH THEM

19. Single socks.- I'VE GOT A WHOLE BASKET OF OLD MAIDS

Face it. Their partners have moved on.

20. The Spode Christmas plates and mugs you don’t like. (Along with the Christmas bath towels and welcome mat.)- THAT'S ALREADY DONE

These - all given to you by various in-laws - won’t prove your familial devotion. If you can’t stand Spode, then let it go. If you’re not the Christmas towel type - then call the gifter before she visits for the holidays, and tell the truth. “I want to honor our relationship, and I love you, AND here’s the deal. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to let you know…” You might be surprised at how open relationships become when you teach people how to treat you.

21. The framed posters you had in your college dorm room. - NO POSTER

Really. You get to move on to something nicer.

22. Old stereo wires. - I'LL TALK TO CRAIG ON THIS ONE

Husbands refuse to let go of any of these mysterious wires. Try this: Put them in a bin and label it “Random Cables and Wires.” After two years, bring it out of storage and kindly note that no one has thought about it in two years. Ask if it would be okay to let go of half of them. Repeat process until all mysterious cables and wires are gone.

23. The nails, screws, anchors, and cup hooks rusting in the bottom of your tool chest. - AGAIN CRAIG'S DEAL

24. Remote controls that don’t remotely control anything you still own. - THEY ALL WORK

25. Lamps, toasters, blenders, coffeemakers that no longer work. -JUST THREW OUT A LAMP LAST WEEK BUT I THINK I CAN FIND OTHER STUFF

26. The notion that you will ever be one of those moms that makes beautiful scrapbooks.

I HAVE SCRAPBOOKS ( BUT I ALSO HAVE PHOTO BOXES )

Put your photos in boxes. No one will judge you. -

27. Old blankets and linens you keep in case you suddenly have 27 sleepover guests. - OK I'LL SORT IT OUT

28. College text books - THAT'S CRAIG-I HAVE OTHER BOOKS!!

29. Any boring decorative item that does little more than fill space. OK

30. Vases you don’t love or use. OK

31. Candle holders you don’t love or use. OK

32. Picture frames you don’t love or use. OK

33. All your class notes from college. NO THAT'S CRAIG-

34. The idea that you have to save every piece of your children’s artwork and school work because it might mean you don’t love them if you don’t. OK -I'LL THINK ABOUT IT

35. The “good silver” you don’t use that was passed down to you. NO GOOD SILVER HERE!

36. Old VHS movies - WE STILL WATCH THEM- AT LEAST THE KIDS DO!!

If they’re really that important to you, get them in DVD. If you haven’t watched them in 2 years, you can rent them when you need them next.

37. Unlabeled VHS tapes. NO DON'T THINK SO-NONE HERE

And don’t waste your time watching them just in case.

38. The stationary bike that got even more stationary after you got it- NONE

39. The fabric pieces you’ve been collecting in case you ever become a quilter.NONE

Sandra wrote: I have bought many odds and ends of materials to try and
use in different craft projects. Do I sew? Nope! Have I started any
projects with these materials? Nope!

40. Flashlights that dimly light up only after you bang them over and over on your thigh. I'LL CHECK

41. Old keys that open some door somewhere in the past. KID'S AGAIN LOVE THEM AND PLAY WITH THEM

42. Suitcases you don’t use. BY THE WAY THAT REMINDS ME I NEED NEW SUITCASES

43. Old computers. - KID USE THEM FOR THEIR GAMES

44. Old stereos. OUT IN THE GARAGE

45. Promotional duffel bags with ugly logos and bad acronyms stitched all over them. - NO

46. Anything that makes you say, “But I got such a good price on it!”- NO ??

47. Anything that makes you say, “But I paid so much for it!” -NO??

48. Half-full cans of paint NONE OF THESE

(Take these to Lowe’s and leave them in the paint department - they’ll either re-sell them or give them away.)

49. Extra baby items/Old baby items GETTING RID OF THEM THIS WEEK

50. Record albums. BUT THEY ARE COLLATOR ITEMS NOW

And don’t spend your extra hours in a day trying to figure out if someone will buy them. Really. They won’t.

51. Gifts you never liked. A GIFT YOU DON'T LIKE NO SUCH THING

52. All the cross-stitch, knitting, or sewing projects you never finished.

OK MAYBE ONE OF THEM

Just THINK of all the extra creative energy you’ll have once you’ve let those go.

53. Any glassware or dinnerware that is a “memorabilia” item from proms or sororities or sports events. WE DO USE THESE- BUT I'LL SEE WHAT I CAN DO

I have to quote Julie on this: “I have, on a shelf but will now throw out, some of my sorority formal glassware I had kept to remember that occasion. Upon looking back… do I really want to remember that I threw up in the parking lot that night?”

54. Old information packets you no longer need or that you can easily find on line. Hmmm GOOD IDEA

Lisa writes, “I’ve thrown out a whole 2 drawer filing cabinet full of out-dated nutrition booklets, and information about breastfeeding (which I finished doing about six years ago) that ‘I might need someday.’”

55. All the hotel soaps that you took with you. NONE OF THOSE HERE

(And stop taking them. You’ve got plenty of soap!)

56. The belief that you only have to go through the de-cluttering process once and won’t ever have to do it again. SURE

FROM ORGANIZED JUNKIE: I FOUND THIS SITE HERE

Red Sox Fan???

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Resurrection Cookies

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Resurrection Cookies
I guess this recipe has been floating around for years.
But I just found it on the site listed below.

You will need:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zipper baggy
1 wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible

Instructions:
These are to be made the evening before Easter (if you are going to the Vigil Mass, you can make them before leaving). Preheat oven to 300F.
(this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe).
Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon
to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He
was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar
to drink. Read: John 19:28-30

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life
to give us life. Read: John 10:10&11

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest
into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,
and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27

So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the
sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to
know and belong to Him. Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed.
Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins
have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet.
Each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read: Matthew 27:57-60

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, solemnly close the door and turn the oven OFF.

Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus tomb was sealed and guarded. Read: Matthew 27:65-66
Go to bed.
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read: John 16:20&22

On Easter morning, get up before the children, unseal the oven door and leave it open just a bit. When they awaken, give every child a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9

Enjoy the sweetness of the Resurrection!

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I check this site for helpful Mom tips!!
Photo's coming soon!!

New Layouts

2008-03-13T23:52:00.002-05:00

Free Download: TO DO LIST

2008-03-08T21:37:00.003-06:00

If your like me, I'm always looking for a new download of lists, charts, and new ways to do things.

Well I just ran across this site the other day. You might want to take a look at it- It really has some neat stuff.

I'm checking out this week the free download of the TO DO List!

Free Download: To Do List

The Birthday Party Sleep-over!

2008-03-02T11:13:00.000-06:00

What was I thinking? I let my two March Birthday Girls invite friends over for a birthday Slumber Party. *Rule of thumb, invite more than you think will come (so someone comes) RIGHT!! OPPS! We had a really good turn out and lucky Me ! I had the best bunch of girls - a Crazy Mom could ask for. Now image if you will five (5) Fifth Graders and five (5) Second Graders in one house with a 5 year old, a 4 year old and a 17 month old,(all Girls) and one very understanding loving DAD. By the end at 3 o'clock the next day (yes, I know everyone told me that it was a long time) None of the girls wanted to go home. They had a blast with movies, games and art activities.

If You Give a MOM a Muffin!

2008-02-19T22:46:00.001-06:00

If you give a mom a muffin,
She'll want a cup of coffee to go with it.
She'll pour herself some.
The coffee will get spilled by her three year old.
She'll wipe it up.
Wiping the floor, she will find some dirty socks.
She'll remember she has to do some laundry.
When she puts the laundry in the washer,
she'll trip over some snow boots and bump into the
freezer.
Bumping into the freezer will remind her that she
has to plan supper for tonight.
She will get out a pound of hamburger. She'll look for her cookbook. (101Things to Make With a Pound of Hamburger.)
The cookbook is sitting under a pile of mail.
She will see the phone bill which is due tomorrow.
She will look for her checkbook.
The checkbook is in her purse that is being dumped
out by her two year old.
She'll smell something funny. She'll change the two year old.
While she is changing the two year old the phone
will ring. (Of course!) Her five year old will answer it and hang up.
She remembers that she wants to phone a friend to
come over for coffee on Friday.
Thinking of coffee will remind her that she was
going to have a cup.
She will pour herself some.
And chances are,
If she has a cup of coffee,
Her kids will have eaten the muffin that went with it.

Taken from this Blogsite: AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE

So True!

2008-02-19T21:50:00.002-06:00

You Are a Boston Creme Donut

You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you.

But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft.

You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily.

You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out.

What Donut Are You?

Wishes

2008-02-07T09:42:00.000-06:00

May you get all your wishes but one, So you always have something to strive for.

PLAYFUL PAIGE

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HALARIOUS HALEY

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K.D. DOLL

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"TOO CUTE" TIA

2008-02-06T09:41:00.000-06:00

TALENTED TAYLOR

2008-02-06T09:20:00.000-06:00

DANA LEIGH

2008-02-06T09:08:00.001-06:00

DIVA DANA

2008-02-06T09:02:00.000-06:00

2008-02-06T08:49:00.001-06:00

ERIN & TAYLOR'S PET

2008-02-06T08:47:00.000-06:00

I'm taking those to the Kansas Pick 3 !

2008-02-06T00:43:00.000-06:00

Lets101 Quizzes - Fun quizzes for blog & myspace

2008-02-06T00:41:00.001-06:00

Lets101 Quizzes - Fun Quizzes

2008-02-06T00:37:00.001-06:00

Lets101 Quizzes - Fun Quizzes

2008-02-06T00:34:00.000-06:00

Lets101 Quizzes - Fun Quiz

The Stars Say It All! Except for the Fussy Part.

2008-02-06T00:31:00.000-06:00

Lets101 Quizzes - blog quizzes

These are Just for Fun!

2008-02-06T00:28:00.000-06:00

$4690.00

Will that pay for my Plot?

2008-02-06T00:09:00.000-06:00

91%DRUNKARD

What does this say about Me?

Honestly, I have a drink in Months? Maybe even in 6 months? No Really I don't drink that much (anymore).

Are you Creative?

2008-02-05T23:47:00.000-06:00

83%

How is your brain wired?

REDSOXCHIC

2008-02-04T23:44:00.001-06:00

2008-02-04T23:41:00.000-06:00

MY HAPPY MAIL BUDDY

Roast (Crock-Pot Meal)

2008-02-04T14:45:00.001-06:00

Sandra Lee- Slow Cooker Recipes Cookbook

1 lb Red Potatoes, cut into wedges
8 oz of baby carrots
1 package (8-ounce) pre-sliced mushrooms
1 Onion cut into wedges
2 ribs of Celery
3 pounds of Beef Chuck Roast
1 can Beef Broth
1 can Mushroom Gravy
1 packet slow cooker beef stew seasoning mix

In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, mushroom, onion, and celery. Place roast on top of vegetables.

In a medium bowl, stir together beef broth, gravy, and beef stew seasoning mix. Pour over roast.

Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin

2008-02-04T13:16:00.000-06:00

After hearing about these 13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin, it made me wonder I felt was important in how I acted or thought of my self or even excepted of others.

Temperance:Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation

Silence:Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversations

Order:Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time

Resolution:Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve

Frugality:Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; that is, waste nothing

Industry:Lose not time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions

Sincerity:Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; speak accordingly

Justice:Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty

Moderation:Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think you deserve

Cleanliness:Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes or habitation

Tranquility:Be not disturbed at trifles or accidents common or unavoidable

Chastity:Rarely use venery but for health or offspring; never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation

Humility:Imitate Jesus and Socrates

MadLib

2008-02-04T13:13:00.000-06:00

1. I, (name of person), will (verb) every day at the gym for at least (number) minutes.
2. At the dinner table, I will eat only (number) servings of (noun).
3. I will watch only (adjective) television shows.
4. I will tell (name of person) that I think he/she is a (adjective) (noun).
5. I will ask my boss for a (number)-dollar raise.
6. I will admit that I have a (adjective) personality.
7. I will take my (noun) to (noun) at least once a month.
8. I will (verb) one book every (number) weeks.
9. I will try to lose at least (number) pounds.
10. I will return the (adjective) (plural noun) I borrowed from (name of person).
11. I will get on a (noun) and only spend (number) dollars a month.

MY Mad Lib:
1. I, Weird Al, will SING every day at the gym for at least 5.722223 minutes.
2. At the dinner table, I will eat only ONE servings of HALEY'S FROG LEGS.
3. I will watch only CRAFTY television shows.
4. I will tell Rachel Ray that I think he/she is a Naughty Little Cook.
5. I will ask my boss/Craig for a Zillon dollar raise.
6. I will admit that I have a Mobile personality. ( It comes and it Goes )
7. I will take Kids to Pound at least once a month.
8. I will frisk one book every 100 weeks.
9. I will try to lose at least 450 pounds. ( Over my Lifetime.)
10. I will return the Yellow Corncob I borrowed from You know How.
11. I will get on a SOAPBOX and only spend SOMEONE ELSES dollars a month.

IF YOU SEND ME YOUR ANSWERS I WILL POST THEM HERE FOR EVERYONE TO SEE!

AKA: Me

2008-02-04T13:11:00.000-06:00

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)
Sammie Windstar
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Mint Ginger
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
LWEB
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Green Wolf
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lee Leavenworth
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
Web Lo
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")
Blue "The" Coke
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
Sam Robert
9.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names ) Leigh Jefferson

2008-02-04T13:10:00.000-06:00

THESE ARE THE AREAS OF MY LIFE. ENJOY, LEARN AND SHARE. THE FIRST GREAT GIFT WE CAN BESTOW ON OTHERS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE. - MORELL

2008-01-28T13:22:00.000-06:00

I just found a neat website and board for scrapbooking. Very well designed and easy to get around after you log in. Go Check it out!

Scrap In Style TV

Can't wait to play on this site some more!!

Beef Stew (Freezer Meal & Crock-Pot Meal)

2008-01-15T14:45:00.000-06:00

Sandra Lee- Slow Cooker Recipes

2 lbs Beef Stew Meat, Cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb Baby Carrots
2 cans Diced Tomatoes with onion and Garlic
¾ cup Beef Broth
Salt and Ground Pepper

*Serve with Hot Mashed Potatoes

In a 4-5 quart slow cooker, stir together beef stew meat, carrots, undrained tomatoes, beef broth, and five spices powder until thoroughly combined.

Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 8-10 hours. Season with Salt and Pepper.

Serve with Hot Mashed Potatoes.

MORBID INFORMATION

2008-01-06T10:03:00.000-06:00

131,204 People

BEING YOUR BEST

2008-01-04T14:00:00.000-06:00

If you reach for the highest, begin at the lowest.---Publilius Syrus

Tex Mex Pasta Skillet

2007-12-15T14:44:00.000-06:00

8oz spiral pasta (whole wheat if you can find)
1lb ground beef, cooked (from Freezer)
1 can Corn, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp. Salt

Cook pasta according to directions. Do not overcook, leave slightly firm. While pasta is cooking, combine remaining ingredients except cheese in a large saucepan. Stir gently over medium heat until cooked through. Drain pasta. Add cheese and pasta to skillet, mix thoroughly, and serve warm.

SWEET & SOUR ZUCCHINI WITH PEPPERS (SALAD)

2007-12-14T14:29:00.000-06:00

Sweet & Sour Zucchini with Peppers

1 tbsp minced onion
7 small zucchini
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
Dressing: 1 cup sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper

Combine vinegar and minced onion together in a large bowl. Add zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, mix together all dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Chill covered for at least 6 hours or overnight.

from Menus 4 Moms

30 Day Challenge - Living Room

2007-11-01T12:03:00.000-05:00

Our Living Room is a quite place where my husband likes to read the paper at night.

During the day it's more like a running track for the younger girls.

Cleared out all the clutter, sweeped and dusted.
Put everything in a new place.

No More Race track. I hope. :)

30 Day Challenge - Entry Way

2007-11-01T11:46:00.000-05:00

Before with all the Halloween Clutter.
Dusted and Clean!

One area down and 16 more to Go!

I made a goal to have every room in the house in tip top shape before the Holidays Start.

Happy Halloween '07

2007-10-31T21:01:00.000-05:00

They give me the candy but tell NO! I can't eat it. Parents what do you do with them.

The Whole Gang!

KU - Football

2007-10-29T11:59:00.000-05:00

KU vs. Texas A&M

19 -11 KU Wins Again

( sorry Ben)

I'm taking the 30 Day Organizational Challenge!

2007-10-29T08:05:00.000-05:00

Can you handle the Challenge?
Well, I'm going to give it a try, if I only get my craft closet clean.
I will be a happy camper.
I want to be organized before the Holiday's and the New Year.
(before photo's to be add soon)

What is your REAL AGE?

2007-10-25T15:11:00.000-05:00

I just got done taking an eye opening test online. What is your Real Age? This test goes over all parts of your life from health issues to do you drive and talk on the phone. I knew that I would have a few years added but 8.1. WOW! I have some work to do! You can take your own Test at REAL AGE. See if your living right or wrong.

Check out REAL AGE . COM

Come back and tell me how well your living these days.

Tackle it Tuesday- Office in a Bag

2007-10-23T10:09:00.000-05:00

The Flylady's idea of an Office in a Bag is a great Idea.

I got all the items needed for this to work.

I just need to get working on it.

Get it Done!

I think I have all the papers in the right area.

I do think it will take some time getting use too.

It might help with letting my husband know where all the bills are and if their paid or not.

Visit the Flylady for more Tips

Here is The link to The FACE control Journal

I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those growing projects.

Paige's Halloween Hunt

2007-10-23T09:26:00.000-05:00

Let's Start with some fun and games.
Then On a Halloween Hunt for Clues and Prizes.

Stamps at every turn for your ticket of fun.
Kansas vs. K-State Beauty Contest

No wait, we're making a Joke Telling Video Tape for our Troop.

Group Sing a long to end our Video for our Troops .

The Brownies also made Card and Collected Items for a care packet to send with the Tape.

They tried their hand at making tie knot pillows. (very cute)

All in all it was great time, good weather and Lots of Fun.

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-23T09:04:00.000-05:00

Look Close- Where is Kaylee?
This is Cool-My 1st Pumpkin Patch!

Some of these pumpkins are bigger than me.
Mommy thinks Daddy is having more fun then the Kids.
Waiting on the Hay Ride!
Are you sure we can't take them all home.
Please!

KU - Football

2007-10-21T11:35:00.000-05:00

We'll the Hawks pull out another WIN this weekend.

Colorado vs. Kansas 14-19 WIN

Wordless Wednesday - The Sky is like a Art Pad!

2007-10-17T12:20:00.000-05:00

Thoughts and Pointed out by Paige, Haley and Kaylee.

The Sky is like an Art Pad.

Tackle It Tuesday - October 16, 2007

2007-10-16T11:26:00.000-05:00

Everyone gets in the cabinet-What a mess!
Clear out the Clutter and there is a lot of room.
I even moved my pots and pans over here.

One project down and I don't even want to think of how many more I have to do.

Dana's Team lost !!

2007-10-15T11:07:00.000-05:00

During the Kansas - Kansas State Game we made a little bet with the Kids!

Looks like Dana is paying up on her bet-Wearing the colors of Kansas.

By getting her hair colored Blue. Kansas Blue!!!

She looks so Happy!!

Taylor just wanted to support her Jayhawks.

Happy Birthday Kaylee!

2007-10-15T10:53:00.000-05:00

Her Store bought Cake !
Kaylee showing off her New Wheels!
Family Fun with the Marshmallow shooters.

October 15-21, 2007

2007-10-15T10:34:00.000-05:00

Monday - Taco Casserole

Tuesday - Homemade Pizza-Fruit Salad

Wednesday - Smothered Burrito-Salad

Thursday - Baked Potato Bar- Salad- Smothies

Friday- Freezer Meal

Saturday - C.O.R.N. or Eat Out

Sunday - Spaghetti Pie- Breadsticks

Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz

2007-10-11T08:20:00.000-05:00

Find out what you are?I'm a Pooh-Bear!!
Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!

Works for Me Wednesday

2007-10-10T10:27:00.000-05:00

I started Cleaning out my Van once a week and it still wasn't enough.

Yes, i know I have six kids they come with alot of Trash.

So I put a small bathroom size trash can in the side of the door so when they got

out they could throw things away

After, school drop off the oldest commented that she really liked having that trash can.

So that is my tip for the day.

Jayhawk Foot Ball Updates!!

2007-10-09T10:26:00.001-05:00

My Computer was down for about two Weeks so I haven't been able blog!
So here is the Scores for the past 3 games-

9-15 Toledo 45-13 Win for KU

9-22 Florida International 55- 3 Big Win for KU

10-06 Kansas State 30-24 Go KU Big Big Win for KU

That makes KU 5-0

Sleepover with 18 2nd Grade Brownies

2007-10-09T09:49:00.000-05:00

Our Weekend at The Mother Daughter Sleepover!

She looks so Cute in her Dr. Pepper PJs!
Here's Our Little Troop-
Making this Dream Catcher was a Team Project
Getting Ready for Bed!!

We ended up staying up playing flash light wars and phone messaging Daddy. Our last project of the Sleepover- Marshmallow Shooters

It was good to spend one on one with this kid.

WHAT KIND OF CANDY ARE YOU?

2007-10-07T10:07:00.000-05:00

Gummy Bears

You may be smooshie and taste unnatural, but you're so darn cute.

What Kind of Candy Are You?

2007-09-12T08:19:00.000-05:00

Take Out Cookbook

We love our take out!

* Just remember when your at your favorite restaurants grab a copy of their menu, most places your can order to take and/or some even deliver (a couple of them where I live will deliver till 3:00 am)

Project Two - done

2007-09-11T11:35:00.001-05:00

Project #2 for the day!

Why is it you can have a big container of pens and pencils but never one that will write.
I cleared out our pen bin, sharped all the pencil, checked all pens and put
a sharpener on the side

Things seem to grow when left alone!

In just a few minutes, look what I did all cleaned up!
The bag on the floor is my errand bag, it stores all the little items that I need to get done when I'm out on the town.

Project One -done

2007-09-11T11:23:00.001-05:00

This file crate has been a hot spot on my cabinet for a month now!
I need to make a home for something so clutter doesn't have a place to gather.

It is now the new home for the school papers that my girls bring home!
Instead of laying on my desk where they can get lost in the stack of letters and bills.
*I've planned on doing lots of small projects like this today.
I want to see how many I can get done in one day.
Let me! Know how many you got done today?

September 10-16 2007

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Monday - Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Green Beans
Tuesday - Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Sweet and Sour Zucchini Salad
Wednesday - Chops with Gravy, Sauteed Greens
Thursday - Sloppy Joe Pizza, Salad, Fruit Cocktail
Friday - Grilled Honey Pecan Chicken, Twiced Baked Potatoes, Salad
Saturday - C.O.R.N
Sunday - Freezer Meal

Orange French Toast

2007-09-09T08:36:00.000-05:00

Orange French Toast II

(4 servings)

4 eggs
2/3 cup pure orange juice
1/2 cup milk
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
salt
8 slices bread or day-old French bread 2 centimeters thick
confectioner's sugar

Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Add orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix.
Dip bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Brown both sides on hot, pre-heated griddle that has been buttered or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
Lightly dust toasts with confectioner's sugar and serve.

Good with butter syrup.

It was O.K. but the kids didn't come back for seconds. Next time if I try this Texas Toast bread or the french bread the and not so much OJ.

Jayhawk Football

2007-09-08T23:29:00.000-05:00

Kansas vs. Southeastern Louisiana KU wins 62-0
Nest Saturday - Toledo
Go Hawks!

Band Day Parade

2007-09-08T22:45:00.001-05:00

Our Little Brownie!! 1st Parade

Believe it or not our little brownie superstar wouldn't wave to us.
Shy? I think not!

Greensburg was a great Sight to See!

This year the whole town was taken away by a tornado and nothing was left.The families of Greensburg had to start over from scratch. What would you do if that happened to your family or friends?

The U.S. Army Band Finished our parade.
Without the Men and Women this unit represents we would not
call ourselves free.
Thank you to all of our Troops!

Mini Project #1

2007-09-08T22:30:00.000-05:00

Sometimes a project just moves you to the point, it needs to be done right now.
See my point
Crying for some organizing help. But I didn't have time to run to the hardware store
and get the latest greatest organizing tool.

But a couple of good nails and a hammer did the trick just fine for me. Don't you think!

Up and out of the way!

Wordless Wednesday

2007-09-05T23:04:00.000-05:00

2007-09-04T10:44:00.000-05:00

Here is my Tackle It Tuesday Project #2 - The Downstairs Linen Closet ( The Girls Space )

Here is my plan:
A. Each of the girls has their own stack of towels and washcloths, one for everyday in the week.
B. Each of the sets of girls ( by who the share a room with) has a cup with a tub of toothpaste, floss, a brushing timer ( egg timer) and toothbrush with a cap.
C. On the top shelf is hair care Items and Bath time fun stuff. Extra toilet paper and air freshener.
Now lets see if it stays that way.

Going To The Hill !

2007-09-04T10:31:00.000-05:00

Our Girls ask about once a week to go run the hill on KU campus, Jayhawk School,
or Daddy's School.

This was one of our family stops so we could hear the bells on the hill.
If you love KU you know where we had our fun day.
LABOR DAY 2007

Menu for September 3-9

2007-09-03T09:27:00.000-05:00

Monday-Ravioli with Sauce/Salad/Italian Bread
Tuesday- Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie/Zucchini and Tomatoes/Cottage Cheese w/ Pineapple Chunks
Wednesday- Pesto over Angel Hair Pasta/Homemade Bread/Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Thursday- Chicken Cordon Blue/ Italian Bread in Olive Oil with Pesto/ Broccoli
Friday- Mexican Dip with Tortillas/ Corn on the Cob
Saturday- C.O.R.N
Sunday- Freezer Meal

Menu Taken from MenusforMoms - http://www.menus4moms.com/kitchen/weeklymenu/

Sunday Sit Down

2007-09-01T22:31:00.000-05:00

French Toast Casserole

12 slices bread
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
dash of salt
1/4 cup brown sugar

Topping just before baking

½ cup brown sugar
4 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp maple syrup

In a 9x12" pan (I greased it), stack bread in pan. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread making sure all bread is covered. Soak bread overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir butter, brown sugar, and sryup and pour over bread.

Bake about an hour.

Serves 8.

Family Rating: Very Good! However,not at a every week meal.

Jayhawk Football

2007-09-01T21:34:00.000-05:00

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Central Michigan Jayhawks WIN 52-7
Next Saturday Southeastern Louisiana

Bad Weather

2007-08-31T16:14:00.000-05:00

Weather Man missed this storm! After school the storm of a lifetime, it's raining bubbles everywhere.

My Wish List

2007-08-30T17:17:00.000-05:00

Together by Willow Tree

Scrapbook Thursday Time

2007-08-30T09:12:00.000-05:00

Thursday is the day I get to pull out all my Scrapbook Supplies and play. I have so many project to catch up on and the memories keep coming.

Last Weeks Page-This Weeks Challenge is to use my stamps on my on a layout.

Meal Planning and Shopping List

2007-08-29T15:44:00.001-05:00

Okay, My tip that I want to share is a simple system to keep me organized with my menu planning and shopping list.
Here are the steps: ( See Photos)

I plan out my menus/shopping list 4 weeks ahead. * I put them in a packet using a page protector. In each packet I have a Menu Plan, Shopping List and all recipes needed for that week. No Hunting for anything. Then I save them in a 3-ring binder. I plan to later rotate them, the works already done.
One MP-Meal Plan is on the fridge where everyone looks to see what we are having for the current week. *
Second MP is on the side of the fridge. But, I pull out the shopping list and make a copy. Putting that copy on the front of fridge to use as my Weekly Shopping list. Iwrite in extra items needed ie: breakfast or lunch items or to remind me to replace something in my pantry. I buy the items for the next week on Thursday of the current week. So, if I need something I have time to buy it without racing around on the day I need it .
Third MP Packet is found in my 3-ring binder, ready to go on the fridge.
On Wednesday of the current week I plan out my menu for the Step 4.
I put the current week on Friday back in the 3-ring binder, because on the weekend I have Planned to have that Saturday is C.O.R.N - (Clean out Fridge Night )or our family may have a night out on the town. Then on Sunday I have freezer Meal Night. During the week I make a double batch for the freezer, that way I spend more time with the family and less in the kitchen.

Hope this gives you some ideas for organizing your menus!!!For Menu Ideas Check out www.menus4moms.com - I have found some great recipes, tried different foods, and learned new ways to cook things. The bonus is I saved some money while doing it!!!

--Wordless Wednesday-- Our Diva

2007-08-29T13:53:00.001-05:00

2007-08-28T10:42:00.000-05:00

This was my 1st ever Tackle it Tuesday Project! It's done, Yeah Me!

This Little Dresser Looks so cute in our Dining Room-But it was hiding Clutter for me...

Now clean and Free of Clutter- The kids can find the Place mats

2007-08-28T08:52:00.000-05:00

We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it. --William Osler

Menu for Aug 27 to 31 '07

2007-08-27T16:19:00.000-05:00

Monday- Tacos-Southwest Bean Salad-Mango Slices
Tuesday-Quick Lemon Past with Chicken-Sugar Peas-Frozen Grapes
Wednesday-Stir Fry- Rice-Foutun Cookies
Thusday- Chicken Packet-Spinach Salad-Frozen Fruit Salad
Friday- Chicken Ceasar Salad-Dinner Rolls-leftover Fruit Salad
Saturday- C.O.R.N
Saturday- Freezer Meal

Menu Taken from MenusforMoms - http://www.menus4moms.com/kitchen/weeklymenu/

2007-08-27T16:13:00.000-05:00

Playground Fun!
Do you ever just stop and take time to play-Just have Fun.
Today was just one of those days. One of the great things about picking kids up at school is there's always a play ground. YES it was-Just one of those days.

ALL ABOUT ME

2007-07-24T08:59:00.000-05:00

You Are An ISFP

The Artist

You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now).

You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children.

Simply put, you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life.

Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs.

In love, you are quiet and sweet yet very passionate. You love easily.

You have an underlying love for all living things, and it's easy for you to accept someone into your heart.

At work, you do best in an unconventional position. You express yourself well and can work with almost anyone.

You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.

How you see yourself: Sympathetic, kind, and communicative

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Incompetent, insecure, and overly sensitive

What's Your Personality Type?

2007-04-19T10:22:00.000-05:00

A happy family is but an earlier heaven. - John Bowring

2007-04-17T23:43:00.000-05:00

You Are a Morning Person

You're optimistic, alert, and full of energy to start the day.

While you would love to party all night, you rather be up at the crack of dawn.

You don't procrastinate or spend time worry about what to do next.

You take life by the reigns, and you like to have an early start.

Are You a Morning Person or Night Person?

2007-03-20T16:11:00.000-05:00

If there anything better than being loved it is loving. -Anonymous

2007-02-01T22:57:00.000-06:00

If you reach for the highest, begin at the lowest.
---Publilius Syrus