Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Green Eggs Did You Say?
Yep! We had a "Green Eggs and Ham" lunch!
We read the book, which I love, and then we had our yummy little lunch!
What did the girls think, you ask?
Well...see for yourself!
You might say they were a little skeptical at first. *smile*
But they realized that they did like green eggs and ham. They liked them, liked them "Sam I am"!
Friday, January 2, 2015
New Arrival
Friday, July 11, 2014
Fun With Sequins...
Bree and Carlie experimented with sequin art today.
It started out as fun, but I don't think it turned out to be one of their favorite crafts.
Before we were finished, they had blown them all over the floor, had glue on everything, and their sequins were sticking to everything except their project.
I think it's pretty fair to say that they would be happy if they never saw another sequin in their little lives! *smile*
Oh well! You don't know if you like it til you try it!
It started out as fun, but I don't think it turned out to be one of their favorite crafts.
Before we were finished, they had blown them all over the floor, had glue on everything, and their sequins were sticking to everything except their project.
I think it's pretty fair to say that they would be happy if they never saw another sequin in their little lives! *smile*
Oh well! You don't know if you like it til you try it!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Animal Crackers In My Soup
Miss Carlie had her most recent dance recital in the middle of June.
Here she is dancing to "Animal Crackers in my Soup" by Shirley Temple.
Her little dances were so adorable, and she's doing great and having fun in her dance class!
I think she's beautiful, but then I guess I'm just a little prejudice. I'm so proud of her!
Here she is dancing to "Animal Crackers in my Soup" by Shirley Temple.
Her little dances were so adorable, and she's doing great and having fun in her dance class!
I think she's beautiful, but then I guess I'm just a little prejudice. I'm so proud of her!
Health 'N Exercise
*Snack on bananas and raisins; they help to alleviate fluid retention.
*Bananas have a natural antacid effect on the body. So if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
*Two-minute tummy tuck: Seated or standing, inhale allowing the abdominal muscles to gently relax outward. Think of your tummy as a balloon. Exhale, contracting the abdominal muscles tightly inward, as if you're trying to get every bit of air out of the balloon.
*Have bad breath? Take a slice of cucumber, put it on the roof of your mouth, and hold it their with your tongue for 30 seconds. It will kill the bacteria in your mouth that's causing the bad breath.
*Laughing really does do you good! Laughter is a great form of stress relief, according to the Mayo Clinic. Its long-term effects may even build up your immune system. So have a good laugh today!
(Courtesy of http://mayoclinic.com)
*Bananas have a natural antacid effect on the body. So if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
*Two-minute tummy tuck: Seated or standing, inhale allowing the abdominal muscles to gently relax outward. Think of your tummy as a balloon. Exhale, contracting the abdominal muscles tightly inward, as if you're trying to get every bit of air out of the balloon.
*Have bad breath? Take a slice of cucumber, put it on the roof of your mouth, and hold it their with your tongue for 30 seconds. It will kill the bacteria in your mouth that's causing the bad breath.
*Laughing really does do you good! Laughter is a great form of stress relief, according to the Mayo Clinic. Its long-term effects may even build up your immune system. So have a good laugh today!
(Courtesy of http://mayoclinic.com)
Miscellaneous
*To remove love bugs from your car, wet a Bounce dryer sheet, hose down your car, and wipe love bugs off easily with the wet Bounce.
*Place a fabric softener sheet in your clothes drawers or linen closets, and they will smell freshly washed for weeks.
*To dry a damp load of clothes faster, add a dry bath towel to the dryer.
*Have an ant problem? Sprinkle Cinnamon near their entry point. Be sure to sprinkle a good amount on thresholds of outside doors, window sills, etc... Ants hate it, it's environmentally safe, and it won't hurt children or pets. Plus it smells good, too!
*To keep your lettuce from wilting, put a paper towel in with it to absorb the moisture.
*Problems with moths? Make sachets out of lavender, lemon, thyme, mint, rosemary, tansy, or wormwood. Place in linen closets, drawers, and in closets.
*Place a fabric softener sheet in your clothes drawers or linen closets, and they will smell freshly washed for weeks.
*To dry a damp load of clothes faster, add a dry bath towel to the dryer.
*Have an ant problem? Sprinkle Cinnamon near their entry point. Be sure to sprinkle a good amount on thresholds of outside doors, window sills, etc... Ants hate it, it's environmentally safe, and it won't hurt children or pets. Plus it smells good, too!
*To keep your lettuce from wilting, put a paper towel in with it to absorb the moisture.
*Problems with moths? Make sachets out of lavender, lemon, thyme, mint, rosemary, tansy, or wormwood. Place in linen closets, drawers, and in closets.
Cleaning
*To clean your washing machine, run it on hot water on the normal cycle. Add a bottle of vinegar to clean the soap film and scrum that's built up inside.
Beauty
*Vinegar can bring life back to dull hair. Use as a rinse - 1/4 cup vinegar to 1 cup of water.
*For skin blemishes, cover the blemish with a dab of honey, then cover with a band-aid. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and this remedy will work overnight.
*For a matte finish on your nails, add cornstarch to your clear nail polish.
*Olive oil can be added to bath water for a skin softener.
*To dry nails in a hurry, spray with cooking spray.
*Add a little baking soda to your facial cleaner for a nice exfoliator.
*For skin blemishes, cover the blemish with a dab of honey, then cover with a band-aid. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and this remedy will work overnight.
*For a matte finish on your nails, add cornstarch to your clear nail polish.
*Olive oil can be added to bath water for a skin softener.
*To dry nails in a hurry, spray with cooking spray.
*Add a little baking soda to your facial cleaner for a nice exfoliator.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
She's the Queen of the Waves
So, yeah I'm a little behind, but oh well. If you've been keeping up with my blog, you'll know I'm not always Ms. Punctual! *smile*Bree was in her school's talent show at the end of the year, and I was one proud Nana! She did an awesome job! She did a little number to Barbie's "Queen of the Waves".
She really surprised all of us! I had no idea she'd be brave enough to get up there on that stage and dance her little heart out!
And see that surfboard, I know it's not a great picture of it, but my hubby made it for her. He did a great job!
Now if I can just figure out how to upload the video...hmmm...
Friday, October 18, 2013
Hubby's Frozen Pina Colada
My husband has got to make the best frozen Pina Coladas I have ever tasted! They are one of my favorite drinks; although, I prefer them with no alcohol! These drinks are perfect for the pool side or for a "safe" get-together. Cool, refreshing, and oh so yummy! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Ingredients:
1 cup of Pina Colada Drink Mix (Any will do)
6-8 scoops of Blue Bell Homeade Vanilla Ice Cream
2 cups of Crushed Ice
Slice of Pineapple (Optional)
Cherry (Optional)
Directions:
1) In a blender, combine the drink mix, the ice cream, and the crushed ice;
2) Blend until smooth;
3) Garnish with pineapple and cherry, if desired.
That's it! If it's a bit too thick, you can add extra liquid. If it's too thin, add a bit more ice cream.
Enjoy!
(Photo courtesy of http://yahoo.com)
Dirt Cake
Yes, you read it right! I said "Dirt Cake"! I'm sure many of you have heard of it and have already tried it! And...if you have, you know how yummy it is! I won't say it's necessarily good for you, but you're tummy will love it!
This is one of my daughter's favorite desserts! And what's really fun is that you can easily incorporate it into any type of party setting - birthdays or especially Halloween! Just add some Nutter Butter Cookies and with Chocolate icing, write "RIP" on them, and voila! You have little tombstones sitting in your pudding cups!
So how do you make it? Easy as "pie"!
Ingredients:
2 small boxes of Instant Chocolate Pudding (You can use Vanilla if you prefer)
1 package of Oreo Cookies
1 small container of Cool Whip
Gummy Worms (Optional)
Plastic Cups (Optional)
Directions:
1) Chop Oreos really fine in a blender: (Like dirt!)
2) Mix pudding according to package instructions;
3) Fold Cool Whip into pudding;
4) Serve in cups and sprinkle heavily with Oreos, and add gummy worms cuz the kiddos love 'em!
(Some recipes vary as some like to layer the pudding with the oreos. Your choice, of course!)
Enjoy!
(Photo courtesy of Yahoo)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Crockpot Fajita Tacos
I've actually been making these fajita tacos for years. My friend, Sherri, introduced them to me long ago. Thank you for that, Sherri! They've always remained a family favorite!
I've just made one small change - I now cook my chicken in the crockpot instead of boiling it on the stove top. The chicken is so much more moist and tender, and it shreds so much easier.
And simple...these are so simple and so delicious!
Serve with a side of Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, and Guacamole, or just gobble 'em up all by themselves!
Ingredients:
3-4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Taco Bell Fajita Seasoning Packet (You might like 2 if you want more flavor)
Wheat Tortillas
Grated Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado (Optional)
Light Sour Cream (Optional)
Guacamole (Optional)
Directions:
Place chicken in crockpot;
Pour Fajita seasoning in a small bowl;
Fill packet with water twice and mix well; (This way you get all of the seasoning out of your packet)
Pour over chicken;
Cook on low for 4-6 hours; (Depending on your crockpot)
When done, shred chicken;
On a wheat tortilla - add chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other toppings you might like;
Fold or roll tortilla, and savor these delicious tacos!
I've just made one small change - I now cook my chicken in the crockpot instead of boiling it on the stove top. The chicken is so much more moist and tender, and it shreds so much easier.
And simple...these are so simple and so delicious!
Serve with a side of Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, and Guacamole, or just gobble 'em up all by themselves!
Ingredients:
3-4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Taco Bell Fajita Seasoning Packet (You might like 2 if you want more flavor)
Wheat Tortillas
Grated Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado (Optional)
Light Sour Cream (Optional)
Guacamole (Optional)
Directions:
Place chicken in crockpot;
Pour Fajita seasoning in a small bowl;
Fill packet with water twice and mix well; (This way you get all of the seasoning out of your packet)
Pour over chicken;
Cook on low for 4-6 hours; (Depending on your crockpot)
When done, shred chicken;
On a wheat tortilla - add chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other toppings you might like;
Fold or roll tortilla, and savor these delicious tacos!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Devilled Chicken
OMGoodness! If you have not tried this one - do it now!
I found this recipe on All Recipes.com, and it's got to be one of the best I've tried!
Once again, I changed it up just a bit, but my family absolutely loved it! My hubby stood up, rubbed his belly, and said "Eeelicious!" *smile*
My youngest daughter is already asking for it again, and I just fixed it this past week!
It's kind of like "Devilled Eggs" meats "Chicken"! And so the story begins...
Ingredients:
3-4 Chicken Breasts
½ cup of
Mayonnaise
2-3 T.
Yellow Mustard
2-3 drops
Tabasco Sauce
Bread Crumbs
Parmesan
Cheese
Mrs. Dash
Original
Black Pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven
to 350 degrees;
Cut chicken
breasts into filets or cutlets;
In a shallow
bowl or on a plate, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and Tabasco sauce;
In a deeper
bowl, combine your bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Mrs. Dash, and Black Pepper;
Coat both
sides of your chicken with the mayo/mustard mixture;
Then coat
with bread crumb mixture;
Place on
sprayed cookie sheet covered with foil;
Bake for
approximately 35-40 minutes, depending on your oven;
Eat up and enjoy!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Goin' To Louisiana
Well actually, my Carlie just got back from Louisiana! It was her first trip out of the great state of Texas!
I told her Momma that they should go and visit the Robertson's from Duck Dynasty, but she said it was a bit too far from where they were! Heck! I'd find a way to get there! Gotta' love that family!
Now Carlie Pooh, you just have 49 more states to go my sweet baby! *smile*
I told her Momma that they should go and visit the Robertson's from Duck Dynasty, but she said it was a bit too far from where they were! Heck! I'd find a way to get there! Gotta' love that family!
Now Carlie Pooh, you just have 49 more states to go my sweet baby! *smile*
Back To School Blues
No, not Bree - me! I've got the "back to school" blues! As many of you know, I take care of Bree while Mommy has to work. So, needless to say, I'm missin' my little buddy today!
She was all excited this morning to be going into First Grade! Nana's the one who's having a rough day! Bree's a little trooper!
Praying that all the babies - big and small - are having a great day at school today! And praying for the safety for all of the kiddos, the teachers, staff, and parents who are always at the schools!
Hope it's a great year!
She was all excited this morning to be going into First Grade! Nana's the one who's having a rough day! Bree's a little trooper!
Praying that all the babies - big and small - are having a great day at school today! And praying for the safety for all of the kiddos, the teachers, staff, and parents who are always at the schools!
Hope it's a great year!
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Fashion Show
Can anyone say, "Fashion Show"? Yep! That's what we had at Nana's house this past week! And...it was "Teen Beach Movie" inspired! The grand-girls love, love, love that movie! And why not? It's Disney, of course!
If you haven't seen it yet, you really should watch it! It's a take from the old Frankie and Annette beach movies!
Here they are in their "beach" attire! Posin' and "surfin"!
And here they are in their pj's for their "Pajama Party"! Nana loves her girls!
All-in-all, we had a great time! And...yep! We watched Disney's Teen Beach Movie again - for probably the 50th time! *smile*
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Santa Hat Brownies
Wouldn't these cute little brownies just be the hit of any party! And you know they'll be delicious, too!
Haven't tried them yet, but I bet the kiddos would love them for their Christmas party at school!
And they look easy enough! Will you be trying these this Christmas? Bet Santa would love it if you saved him one or two! *smile*
Ingredients:
Brownie Mix
Cool Whip (I prefer light or fat-free)
Fresh Strawberries
Directions:
Bake brownies according to box instructions.
Once brownies are cool, add a touch of cool whip.
Top it with a strawberry, and add one more dollop of cool whip.
That's it! Oh wait! And don't forget to eat 'em up! *smile*
(Courtesy of http://www.punchbowl.com/)
Haven't tried them yet, but I bet the kiddos would love them for their Christmas party at school!
And they look easy enough! Will you be trying these this Christmas? Bet Santa would love it if you saved him one or two! *smile*
Ingredients:
Brownie Mix
Cool Whip (I prefer light or fat-free)
Fresh Strawberries
Directions:
Bake brownies according to box instructions.
Once brownies are cool, add a touch of cool whip.
Top it with a strawberry, and add one more dollop of cool whip.
That's it! Oh wait! And don't forget to eat 'em up! *smile*
(Courtesy of http://www.punchbowl.com/)
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Nana's Stir-Fry
Years back when I was still working outside the home, a friend of mine made this for me. I loved it so much that I started making it myself.
Over the years, I've changed the recipe up a bit. She used frozen veggies, while I love using fresh ones. And with a few more changes here and there, I've revised this recipe to my own personal liking.
It's one of my personal favorites, and I never get tired of it! And...it's pretty healthy for you, too!
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Ingredients:
Over the years, I've changed the recipe up a bit. She used frozen veggies, while I love using fresh ones. And with a few more changes here and there, I've revised this recipe to my own personal liking.
It's one of my personal favorites, and I never get tired of it! And...it's pretty healthy for you, too!
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Ingredients:
1
Lg. box of Zatarain’s Yellow Rice
2
T. of Olive Oil
2-3
Chicken Breasts (Cut into bite-size pieces)
1
Bunch of fresh broccoli
1
Red Bell Pepper
1
Green Bell Pepper
1
Yellow Bell Pepper
1
pkg. of fresh sliced mushrooms
2
T. Minced Garlic
Teriyaki
Sauce
Worcestershire
Sauce
Directions:
1) Cut raw chicken into bite size pieces – about
the size of your thumb, then set aside;
2) Cut vegetables into bite size pieces. (You can leave the broccoli stems, if you
like, or just use the crowns.) Set
veggies aside;
3) Cook rice as directed on the box for the
serving size you wish;
4)
Pour oil into skillet or wok, and mix in
your garlic;
5) When oil is hot, add chicken, and a bit of
Soy and Worcestershire Sauce (Use to your liking);
6) When chicken is no longer pink and lightly
browned, remove from pan;
7) Add veggies, mushrooms, and enough Teriyaki
and Worcestershire Sauce to stir fry in.
Add a little water, if necessary;
8) Add the chicken back to the pan, cover and
simmer until veggies are tender. (Unless
you prefer them crisper.) Serve over
rice.
(Note: I have also tried this recipe with a little
brown sugar added; both are yummy!)
Friday, July 26, 2013
Play Date with Chuck E
Too cloudy for swimming? Then go visit the nearest Chuck E. Cheese!
Bree had a "play date" with Mr. Cheese, himself, today! Both she and her mother had lots of fun playing games and riding rides together!
I think Janna had as much fun as Bree did before it was all over! And...it was so much fun watching them!
Bree had a "play date" with Mr. Cheese, himself, today! Both she and her mother had lots of fun playing games and riding rides together!
I think Janna had as much fun as Bree did before it was all over! And...it was so much fun watching them!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Moving Back Home
Jessica and her little family moved back home today. While I'm so excited to have them living close to us again, I know it's hard on them.
They didn't want to leave the beauty of the Hill Country, and I can't say I blame them. That part of Texas is the best to me; I'd love to live there myself!
But...I'm glad to have my youngest and her family back home! I've missed them so much...
They didn't want to leave the beauty of the Hill Country, and I can't say I blame them. That part of Texas is the best to me; I'd love to live there myself!
But...I'm glad to have my youngest and her family back home! I've missed them so much...
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