Monthly Archives: August 2010

3-Step Homemade Chipolte Peppers

By Angela | Published: August 31, 2010
The only thing my garden is producing right now is jalapenos.  That’s just fine with me.  I love southwest flavors!  We roasted our own jalapenos for a smoky chipolte flavor.  Here’s how. 1.  For a mild flavor slice the peppers in half and and remove the seeds.  Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin.  If you [...]
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33 Lunch Ideas

By Angela | Published: August 30, 2010
My family is big, sort of. When I’m in public people stare, but when I’m at homeschool coop I can say I “only” have 5 children. Most of them have 7-12. The point is, leftovers are becoming scarce. Leftovers used to be my lunch stand by, just warm it up and eat. Lately, I’ve been [...]
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I Made Roman Shades

By Angela | Published: August 27, 2010
After months of drooling over the instructions at Little Green Notebook, I made my own shades!  I modified the instructions a little because I was worried about keeping the slats straight.  I also took a chance on hot glue, since I didn’t have fabric glue on hand.  It worked pretty good, but it is easy to [...]
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Quick Veggie Tuna Melts

By Angela | Published: August 26, 2010
8 slices of whole grain bread 2 cans of tuna, drained 1 shredded carrot 1/4 cup shredded zucchini or cucumber 1/4 cup shredded onion, optional 1 cup shredded cheese (colby jack, cheddar, mozz–whatever you have.) 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup mayo 1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper Mix all inredients except for the bread.  Spread filling on each bread [...]
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It’s my birthday!

By Angela | Published: August 25, 2010
I don’t mind growing older much.  Each year brings me a little more secure in who God created me to be, a little bolder in my belief, a little wiser with my decisions, and a little happier with my life. While I’m thinking of it, my friend Twylene shares my birthday today.  She is the sunniest, sweetest [...]
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Tag Team Chores

By Angela | Published: August 24, 2010
I am washing a bathtub full of dishes right now and it seems to fill up so fast.  The task soon becomes overwhelming and the longer I put it off the worse it gets!  If only I could work for 15 minutes and stop that would be great!  I can do anything for 15 minutes.  [...]
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Make a beautiful salad

By Angela | Published: August 24, 2010
There’s nothing like a  lettuce salad made with crisp, green, Romaine lettuce.  Really all you need is lettuce, but start adding stuff and the salad turns really special.  Some salad veggies add up fast in cost and don’t last very long in the fridge.  Here are some alternative options that will keep long in the fridge. Craisins [...]
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I’m trying not to freak out

By Angela | Published: August 23, 2010
Our homeschool starts next Monday and I’m not feeling ready.  I have 3 kiddoes school age, but thankfully only 2 are old enough to record hours.  My youngest 2 are showing a real interest in learning to read and I need to spend some time with them too.  I might feel better about it if our house wasn’t such a wreck [...]
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Mmmm Manicotti

By Angela | Published: August 23, 2010
Tuesday I slipped into the store just in time for buy 2 Ragu spaghetti sauce jars for $.99 each and get a free box of pasta.  It’s the perfect chance to show you one of the many fantastic recipes that comes in the Grocery Shrink Ebook. Did you know the book had recipes?  It has [...]
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Moving Into the Kitchen

By Angela | Published: August 20, 2010
All the cabinets are in and I am putting in shelf liner! I chose printed vinyl from Jo-Ann’s and am using spray glue to hold it in place.  I really like the look.  It’s fun to open the boxes of kitchen items I haven’t seen since  April.  I’m really liking the glass front doors on this cabinet.  [...]
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