My dad passed away very unexpectedly on the 11th, my brothers kids came into town and this is one of my favorite pictures of my nephew and the kids. They adore him, as you can probably tell.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
SOOC Saturday - 10/29
My dad passed away very unexpectedly on the 11th, my brothers kids came into town and this is one of my favorite pictures of my nephew and the kids. They adore him, as you can probably tell.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
Daddy - I love you and miss you more than words can say. You will always be with me.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Apple Cinnamon Rolls!
I've been craving apple-cinnamon ... well, apple cinnamon anything really! Why is it so hard to find apple-cinnamon stuff? Anyway, apple-cinnamon rolls have sounded really good to me, but it started raining even worse as I came out of CVS today so I didn't feel like making another stop at the grocery store.
I came home and realized we had some Grands Cinnamon Rolls.... I also knew we had some cinnamon apples with granola! Hmmm.
I chopped the apples up really small.
Then I pushed down the center of the cinnamon rolls, added a spoonful of the apple mix to the middle of the rolls.
Baked as normal..
Added the icing and ENJOYED!
Yummy, but next time I think completely homemade ones using my cinnamon apple recipe would be even better!
I came home and realized we had some Grands Cinnamon Rolls.... I also knew we had some cinnamon apples with granola! Hmmm.
I chopped the apples up really small.
Then I pushed down the center of the cinnamon rolls, added a spoonful of the apple mix to the middle of the rolls.
Baked as normal..
Added the icing and ENJOYED!
Yummy, but next time I think completely homemade ones using my cinnamon apple recipe would be even better!
my CVS trip - 10/9
I remembered this morning that I had a $5 off $25 coupon that I had sent to my card earlier this week that was going to expire, so I headed to CVS this rainy morning.
Thought I did pretty good, considering it was last minute and not real thought out (not to mention, I seem to rarely find the awesome deals lol).
Here's what I got..
2 - DiGiorno Pizzas @2/$11
2 - 8 Packs Sparkle Paper Towels @ $4.99 each
1 - John Freida Perfect Foam Hair Color @ $11.99
1 - Bag Munchos Chips @ $2.00
Coupons Used...
CVS MFR Coupon for Free JFPFC - $13.99
2 - $2.00 off pizza
1 - $1.00 off 2 Sparkle Towels
$9 in ECB
$5 off $25 purchase
Total - $3.13!
I got back $5 in ECB and next time I go I should get $5 ECB for the Beauty Club (spend $50, get $5 in ECB)
Thought I did pretty good, considering it was last minute and not real thought out (not to mention, I seem to rarely find the awesome deals lol).
Here's what I got..
2 - DiGiorno Pizzas @2/$11
2 - 8 Packs Sparkle Paper Towels @ $4.99 each
1 - John Freida Perfect Foam Hair Color @ $11.99
1 - Bag Munchos Chips @ $2.00
Coupons Used...
CVS MFR Coupon for Free JFPFC - $13.99
2 - $2.00 off pizza
1 - $1.00 off 2 Sparkle Towels
$9 in ECB
$5 off $25 purchase
Total - $3.13!
I got back $5 in ECB and next time I go I should get $5 ECB for the Beauty Club (spend $50, get $5 in ECB)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Show Us Your Life - Pets!
Herman - My grumpy old man :) He is 18 years old this month. He is a 11 year VAS (vaccine associated sarcoma) cancer survivor. He has been in renal failure for 4+ years, on sub-q fluids for the past 3 years and holding his own still. He's part siamese and quite the talker... especially at 2am when he starts screaming "I wanna go out". He doesn't go out alone (we do take him in the backyard during daylight hours haha), but even after 18 years he still screams it.. and yes, it sounds exactly like he's saying it LOL.
Molly, Momo - She is our 4 year old love-bug. She loves to be loved. She never found her voice and I am constantly worried someone will shut her in a closet or something and we'd never know because, while she meows - or does the motions lol, nothing comes out.
This was her reaction to the baby... WHAT is THAT?! lol
And I can't leave out Sadie - She passed away a few months ago due to nasal cancer. She was rescue and I'm still not sure who rescued who. Did I save her or did she save me? She was abused prior to coming home to us, but she ended up being the best dog EVER! I miss her like crazy.
Molly, Momo - She is our 4 year old love-bug. She loves to be loved. She never found her voice and I am constantly worried someone will shut her in a closet or something and we'd never know because, while she meows - or does the motions lol, nothing comes out.
This was her reaction to the baby... WHAT is THAT?! lol
And I can't leave out Sadie - She passed away a few months ago due to nasal cancer. She was rescue and I'm still not sure who rescued who. Did I save her or did she save me? She was abused prior to coming home to us, but she ended up being the best dog EVER! I miss her like crazy.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Whoopie Pies!
This is a treat I grew up with, it reminds me of my grandparents. Now, I don't really care for them as much but the kids love them (and why wouldn't they?!). I've really been missing my grandma this past week so I decided to make Whoopie Pies yesterday. The Whoopie Pies decided to break my kitchen mixer... and now I'm sad LOL.
*Cookie*
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add egg.
Sift together baking soda, cocoa, salt and flour. Add to first mixture
Add milk and vanilla; mix well.
Drop by spoonfull onto ungreased pan. Bake 8-10 minutes at 425.
*Filling*
(the part that killed my kitchen mixer)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt
Add flour to milk until thick. Stir on low heat. Let mixture cool.
Add sugar, shortening, salt, butter and vanilla. Beat for 10 minutes on high speed til fluffy and creamy.
Take the "cookie" parts, use the filling and make into a "sandwich".
ENJOY!
Friday, September 30, 2011
B(zz)-egging for SodaStream!
I'm a BzzAgent and today's Daily Bzz is for a chance to try a Sodastream Fountain Jet Soda Maker Starter Kit!
I think I've been foaming at the mouth all week to enter for my chance to get in on this campaign.
I have had my eye on this product since earlier this year when I first heard about it. I would love the chance to try out Soda Stream, we are almost to the time of year our house seems to become "party central" between the kids sports get togethers and hosting all sorts of holiday parties with family and friends. I'd love to be a bzz with family and friends at the parties over Soda Stream.
Turn tap water into a sparkling beverage? And after checking out their website and seeing they have diet pink grapefruit.... *swoon* I think I am in LOVE! BzzAgent, help me ditch the boring tap water and plain soda for some fun new flavors at our house! I'm Bzz-egging you!!
If your not a member of BzzAgent, check it out. Its the best place to be... and FUN!
I think I've been foaming at the mouth all week to enter for my chance to get in on this campaign.
I have had my eye on this product since earlier this year when I first heard about it. I would love the chance to try out Soda Stream, we are almost to the time of year our house seems to become "party central" between the kids sports get togethers and hosting all sorts of holiday parties with family and friends. I'd love to be a bzz with family and friends at the parties over Soda Stream.
Turn tap water into a sparkling beverage? And after checking out their website and seeing they have diet pink grapefruit.... *swoon* I think I am in LOVE! BzzAgent, help me ditch the boring tap water and plain soda for some fun new flavors at our house! I'm Bzz-egging you!!
If your not a member of BzzAgent, check it out. Its the best place to be... and FUN!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
SOOC Saturday Week 2
The weekend just got away from me last week, so I didn't get a picture up. Its my first time trying this, so hopefully I am doing it right. Okay, after some problems getting the button to post, here it is... my Straight Out Of the Camera shot.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Whats For Dinner 1.7.11
I finally took the plunge... the "tater tot casserole" plunge. Haha. We have friends that have made it, the kids have asked for it and I've just never been too crazy about the idea. But I'm STILL sick, it sounded easy enough and well... its the little things that make my kids excited :) We had salad and fruit with it.
Got a few crappy pictures before putting it in the oven, then I went to lay down with the baby & DH fed the big kids so no pictures then.
Here's the recipe that I used.
1 1/2lbs lean ground beef (I used ground turkey)
1 cup sliced onion (I used one whole medium onion)
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package frozen potato nuggets (I used crispy crowns, we prefer them over traditional tater tots)
Preheat oven to 350. Crumble ground peef into a 10-inch skillet, add onion. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until beef is well browned and thoroughly cooked, 5-7 minutes.
Stir soup and floud into beef in skillet. Ad water; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon beef mixture into 9-inch square baking dish (I used a 10x8).
Sprinkle cheese over beef mixture. Arrange frozen potato nuggets over cheese, bake until potato nuggets are golden and mixture is bubbly. 30-40 minutes.
The kids loved it, DH liked it ... and I, well, I still can't really taste anything so I just thought it was "okay" lol. Not something that will be on the menu often but I'd probably make it once in a while for the kids.
Got a few crappy pictures before putting it in the oven, then I went to lay down with the baby & DH fed the big kids so no pictures then.
Here's the recipe that I used.
1 1/2lbs lean ground beef (I used ground turkey)
1 cup sliced onion (I used one whole medium onion)
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package frozen potato nuggets (I used crispy crowns, we prefer them over traditional tater tots)
Preheat oven to 350. Crumble ground peef into a 10-inch skillet, add onion. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until beef is well browned and thoroughly cooked, 5-7 minutes.
Stir soup and floud into beef in skillet. Ad water; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon beef mixture into 9-inch square baking dish (I used a 10x8).
Sprinkle cheese over beef mixture. Arrange frozen potato nuggets over cheese, bake until potato nuggets are golden and mixture is bubbly. 30-40 minutes.
The kids loved it, DH liked it ... and I, well, I still can't really taste anything so I just thought it was "okay" lol. Not something that will be on the menu often but I'd probably make it once in a while for the kids.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Year, New ..... Goals?
I never make New Years Resolutions, when I did I never kept them so I figured whats the point. Of coarse I always start the year with hopes and goals in mind. This year, I want to get serious about some of them. I want to try to hold myself accountable. So here goes...
1. Exercise! Last year I started exercising daily and felt so much healthier - mind, body and spirit, had more energy, slept better. Then summer came along, the kids were home, we were busy, it was one miserably hot summer and then my daughter was having some health issues & was in the hospital a few times. I just haven't been able to get back into that groove, but I *need to. Sure, I'd like to lose a few pounds, but that isn't my goal (just an added bonus). I was reading another blog today, it said to exercise 30 minutes a day... even if that means doing 3 seperate 10 minute increments. I can do that. I will do that. I deserve 30 minutes a day for myself, right?
2. Eat out less this year! I really need to get better about planning ahead for those busy days so that its just as easy to eat at home instead of grabbing something on the go! I have never been good at following a meal plan/menu for the week but I am going to try to do better, atleast for those crazy busy days/nights (like soccer, boyscouts) so that we are eating healthier meals at home.
3. Volunteer more. Since having kids its been harder to find the time to volunteer like I used to. This past year we had a few opportunities open up to volunteer with the kids and it was a really great learning experience for them (and us!). My daughter talks about it all the time and it has really made her think about others. I'd like to seek out more things for us to do together.
4. This is a big one for me. To stop letting fear control me. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of failing. I need to take chances, even if its just for the sake of taking them, and stop worrying about the outcome. I think, often, I am just too comfortable and don't take change well that I hold back.. A LOT. There are so many things I'd like to do or try. Photography has always been a passion and hobby of mine. I've heard a lot the past few years how great my photos are and I've done some "shoots" for family and always hear that I should persue it more. I see the flaws and hold back. Its not that I want to be a "Pro" (atleast not anytime soon) but I'd love to give people percious memories in the form of pictures because I enjoy it. I'd love to do more "shoots". The same goes for other creative outlets I have, I never think my stuff is "good enough", no matter what others say. Blah.
5. Blog more! I think it will be a wonderful outlet for me. High hopes, maybe, lol but I will try to do better!
1. Exercise! Last year I started exercising daily and felt so much healthier - mind, body and spirit, had more energy, slept better. Then summer came along, the kids were home, we were busy, it was one miserably hot summer and then my daughter was having some health issues & was in the hospital a few times. I just haven't been able to get back into that groove, but I *need to. Sure, I'd like to lose a few pounds, but that isn't my goal (just an added bonus). I was reading another blog today, it said to exercise 30 minutes a day... even if that means doing 3 seperate 10 minute increments. I can do that. I will do that. I deserve 30 minutes a day for myself, right?
2. Eat out less this year! I really need to get better about planning ahead for those busy days so that its just as easy to eat at home instead of grabbing something on the go! I have never been good at following a meal plan/menu for the week but I am going to try to do better, atleast for those crazy busy days/nights (like soccer, boyscouts) so that we are eating healthier meals at home.
3. Volunteer more. Since having kids its been harder to find the time to volunteer like I used to. This past year we had a few opportunities open up to volunteer with the kids and it was a really great learning experience for them (and us!). My daughter talks about it all the time and it has really made her think about others. I'd like to seek out more things for us to do together.
4. This is a big one for me. To stop letting fear control me. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of failing. I need to take chances, even if its just for the sake of taking them, and stop worrying about the outcome. I think, often, I am just too comfortable and don't take change well that I hold back.. A LOT. There are so many things I'd like to do or try. Photography has always been a passion and hobby of mine. I've heard a lot the past few years how great my photos are and I've done some "shoots" for family and always hear that I should persue it more. I see the flaws and hold back. Its not that I want to be a "Pro" (atleast not anytime soon) but I'd love to give people percious memories in the form of pictures because I enjoy it. I'd love to do more "shoots". The same goes for other creative outlets I have, I never think my stuff is "good enough", no matter what others say. Blah.
5. Blog more! I think it will be a wonderful outlet for me. High hopes, maybe, lol but I will try to do better!
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