Moving...What!?!?!

Well as usual I have not been on here in awhile. Sorry. I am truly going to make an effort to get on here more. Well to catch you up my Hubby and I are on the move again. This time we are following a job (my husbands) to Dallas, TX. I am super excited about the new adventure ahead of us and all the new opportunities we will have. I am in charge of getting us packed here in the next month and boy is that a job. I have realized that my husband and I definitely keep way to much stuff. I have a serious goal to be super organized for this move...and thanks to a few tips from Pinterest I am actually achieving that goal slowly.

I have been using tips from a pin that is linked to this website:   http://mesamovingtips.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/10-best-moving-tips-to-make-your-move-easier/

With my different colors of duck tape in hand and my moving guide that I made myself packing has been very organized!! Below you will see my moving guide that serves as a key for my box labeling. Since we have a little time between the day they are packed and the day we will actually open them this helps. If my husband or I need something that we already packed we can just look at our inventory and only open one box. 

Not only are my boxes color coded they are also numbered. This narrows it down to one box versus 15 Living room boxes. 

This process takes a few more minutes yes but it is totally worth it. In my notebook I gave each room 5 pages so that I have plenty of space. I have also put a tab that matches my duck tape for easy flipping purposes. In this guide I also have a a section called Moving plans...this section has lists of things that need to be done during the move. Changing our address with not only the post office but also credit cards, magazines, insurance,etc. I have also listed apartments and house we are looking to rent and all the details related to that. There is also a page with current apartment information and what is expected by them when you leave. I am also listing jobs that I have applied for so I can keep tabs on the results during all this chaos. Hopefully this will help you on your next move. Until next time...

Back on Schedule

Well quite some time has passed since a last posted a blog. We have moved to Oklahoma and have kept very busy this summer and early fall. I am working from home for the time being. Skylar has started his new jobs and is enjoying the challenge they present. We have had visitors the past week and a half...my niece and nephew. We had to take home my nephew early because he was sick but my niece is hanging out. We have had a lot of fun visiting the sights around Oklahoma City. In adjusting to the craziness of having two kids with I have found the easier the food prep the better. So here is my quickie recipe of the day.

Easy Chicken Tacos

1 can chicken breast                               4 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning
6 taco shells or 8" flour tortillas                 shredded cheese  
Optional toppings:
shredded lettuce                                        diced tomatoes  
sour cream                                                Salsa          

Drain 90% of the juice off the chicken. Mix in bowl chicken and fajita seasoning until well mixed. Heat in microwave for 2 minutes. Heat taco shells according to box instructions (you may want to heat flour tortillas for 30 seconds in microwave). Add seasoned chicken to your taco shell or tortilla. Then add cheese and any other toppings you would like. Enjoy!!            

A day of projects...

Well I woke up early and was able to accomplish several projects. Finished a sign for my upcoming Open House on the 30th. Stained to shelving units for my bedroom. I also cleaned up the spare bedroom to prepare for the arrival of my brother-in-law. Everything looks really good!! Sorry I am later than usual with my blog.  I thought I would share with you guys my Veggie pasta recipe today... Enjoy!!!!!!

Veggie Pasta
Servings --> 2

Spaghetti Noodles - 1 Handful
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 
1 Tsp. Salt
2 1/2 C. Water
2 Tsp. Lemon Juice
1 C. Sliced Baby Yellow Tomatoes
1 C. Sliced Baby Red Tomatoes
1 C. Sliced Broccoli Florets
1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 Tsp, Minced Garlic

Bring water to boil in sauce pan. Add Spaghetti noodles to water and cook until soft. When done strain and put aside. In a skillet heat garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt then add veggies. Stir in skillet until veggie start  to brown. Take off heat and add veggie mix and Parmesan cheese to noodles. Toss and serve.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes

Ode to a Jellybean Pancake

Busy day so far and I am staying busy. After spending the morning with my niece and nephew I have decided to share with you a delicious treat for breakfast "Jelly Bean Pancakes".  Recipe to follow. I also was successful in transplanting 17 of my 18 plants that beautify my balcony and den. Including planting two flowers in teacup pots for my niece's 4th birthday party in two weeks. It's a tea party theme!!!  Planting tip: When planting with light potting soil such as Miracle Grow potting soil I recommend putting rocks or coffee filters in the bottom of the pot to help keep the soil from draining out with the excess water. Well I am off to make pasta for dinner...till tomorrow...enjoy the pancakes!!!

Homemade Jellybean Pancakes

3/4 C. Flour
1 3/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 tsp. White Sugar
1/2 C. & 2 Tbsp. Milk
1/2 Egg
1 Tbsp & 1 1/2 tsp. Butter (Melted)
Handful of Star burst Jellybeans

Insrtuctions:
Mix dry together and make well. To get half an egg put in small bowl mix and then put half in well. Put liquid in well & mix. Fry on lightly coated griddle or skillet. Add Jellybeans after pouring on griddle. Flip when ready, cook and serve with syrup and powdered sugar (both optional).

Prep: 5-10 minutes
Cook: 5-10 minutes
Level: Easy

Have a wonderful day and God Bless!!!!

My First Day / My First Recipe

On this blog I will share my recipes and tips for making everyday life easier. Housewives are busy people whether we look like it or not. We tend to load our plate with volunteering, projects (that are always way bigger than we ever expect) and for some of us taking care of children or going  to school. I myself have no children at this point but have two playful cats that keep me entertained every day. My husband is a wonderful man that supports all my many endeavors and is the best friend a girl could have. I love spending time with my Lord and savior for without him I would have nothing! One of my favorite things is experimenting in the kitchen...I tend to have great success with most of my experiments and love to share them with my friends and family. Please let me know what you think should you decide to try one of my recipes. I love hearing success stories and hope my recipes and tips will help make your life easier!! Well I thought I should start this out right by giving you an amazing recipe that will leave you wanting more.

Healthy Pizza

Ingredients for 1 pizza

1 Pizza Crust, 2 Chicken Breasts, 1/3 cup Feta cheese, 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, 1/2 jar Sun Dried Tomatoes, 1/4 jar Roasted Peppers, 1 cup Pesto, 2 hand fulls Fresh Spinach leaves, 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley

Prepare pizza crust for toppings (This may require you to roll out a crust depending on what you have). Cook chicken by boiling until done. Cool and chop up. Spread pesto on pizza crust, add chicken ,spinach leaves, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, mozzarella and feta evenly. Place in oven.
Cook time will depend on crust.

• Prep. Time → 15 min
• Cook Time → 15 min
• Level → Easy

Hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as my family did!!!
Great Food and Blessings to all!!!!