Chicken Cordon Blue

CHICKEN CORDON BLUE

 4 Chicken breast

1 tsp garlic powder

1 c. mayo

1 c. bread crumbs

1 c. shredded Parmesan

4 Sliced ham and turkey

4 slices mozzarella cheese

4 slices monster cheese

pam spray

preheat oven to 375*. Parchment paper your sheet pan. slice chicken in half butterfly style. layer a slice of meat and cheese in the middle and fold chicken over to close. mix in a bowl Parmesan, mayo, garlic together, and spread over top of chicken. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top and spray with Pam over all bread crumbs so it will become golden brown. place in oven on middle rack for 25 minutes. Enjoy.

Late night food prep meat loaf

Ok sitting her waiting for my little one to fall asleep,  ands what to do is food brain storm what to make for dinner the next night. I'm making meatloaf and potatoes.  But,  i normally make with bbq sauce. Me trying to be frugal and us what i have in pantry. So ooo im searching on #pinterist my favorite place,  for recipies, inspiration,ideas if you will.  I use my crock pot alot 2x a week or more.  It's six years old now and almost about to crap out on me.  It's like starting a car last few weeks,  come on baby,  you can work one more time.  ONE MORE TIME, PLEASE! I LOVE YOU!  YOU CAN DO THIS. yay you turned on...... that was close!!!    I think i use my crock pot more than most do. It's had its fare share of use most use in a life time.  One of the best gifts I've gotten besides my kitchen aid.  Any who... i came across a dill potatorecipe i might try,  and i think ill stick to my worshishire sauce bread crumbs recipe for my meat loaf just minuses the bbq sauce.  Tried and true. 😀

Aprons

Seriously am i the only one in my apron every day?i were it so much i forget i have it on till my kids remind me to take it off if and when we leave. I feel like im doing something when i wear one. It gives me courage to get things done,  like dishes, cleaning, etc.  Not worried to get my clothes dirty. Like im protected.  Wonder mom to the rescue. At least i feel that way.  They are so hard to find too. At least priced write. I suck at sewing so making them doesn't work.  I have to mend one i have that was home made by my mom.  It got snagged walking past a cabnet.. i cried that day.  It's the one i have that fits me perfectly.
Back to my question... it seems people don't wear them anymore like it's a not cute so,they don't choose to.  I think it should come back in style.  Like the norm. Not just on holidays. 

Craft motivation needed

I feel like im in a crochet/knitting rutt! Like the weather got warm and i have absolutely no motivation to crochet or knit at all.  Yarn in the lap is warm and with warm weather it doesn't do well. I hate being hot. I get motivation for yarn crafts in the fall once it cools down and all.  Hope i can find some soon becouse i want to badly just hands don't want to work it seems when warm.  It's like is rather paint than crochet right know.  Hmmm anyone else get that way with different things from cooking or etc.

SAUSAGE KALE POTATO SOUP

This recipe is excellent. I'm learning to love Kale. This is a yummy way to get your entire family to eat something healthy.
Pair this soup with some crusty bread. What a great meal.
Hope you all enjoy! Please subscribe. Thanks!!!

SAUSAGE KALE POTATO SOUP
Copy cat to OLIVE GARDENS version.

1 PACKAGE OF DICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
3 TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER
BACON GREASE FROM FRIED BACON 4 SLICES
1 LARGE ONION DICED
1 CUP OF CHOPPED CARROTS
MELT BUTTER AND GREASE TOGETHER. ADD CARROTS AND ONION. COOK TILL ONIONS ARE TENDER
4 CUPS CHICKEN STOCK
2 CUPS POTATOES diced.

, SAUSAGE dripped into pot in individual sections AND COOK TILL TENDER potatoes are tender. 

add
1 1/2 CUPS OF KALE
CHOPPED HANDFUL OF FRESH PARSLEY
2 TABLESPOONS OF THYME
ADD THESE INGREDIENTS ALONG WITH BACON CHOPPED.

Reserve some stock about a cup and whisk 3 tbls flour then add to pot
COOK TILL KALE IS DONE
STIR ADD 1 CUP OF HEAVY CREAM and parmesan cheese.  COOK TILL WARMED THROUGH ABOUT 15 MINUTES. SERVE WITH WARM CRUSTY BREAD OR SALAD.

Wine glass painting

Tonight i got to do one of my favorite hobbies,  and it's painting.  Very relaxing for me.  I decided to do a wine glass with wine being pored into ít to give it more life. 

Saturday crafts and haircuts

 

Today consisted of doing ceramic stepping stone crafts and play dough fun.  My garden is gonna look so beautiful with these stepping stones laying through out the flower bed. 

 

I even managed to cut my sons hair. This is the only photo I got of him today. I like doing the kids hair my self rather paying for a haircut I pretty much can do myself.  Do any of you do this either it be for the ability or for budget reasons. 

 

My handsome boy. 

Now time to get ready for the Easter bunny.

Good night folks.   

Plants and family time

A week of vacation and we haven't done much outdoorsy. the wind and allergies combo has taken over and we have been trying to stay away from it. that way the kids don't get worse from having double ear infections. we have been playing lots of video games, crafts, painting. and sand art. we also planted some new veggies in a garden pot tower. i post pictures soon once they start to grow. i still have to add label sticks to each section. today we are decorating Easter eggs this should be fun.

Cars & Coffee

We had a great morning so far. The hubs and I went to a fun event that happens every Saturday morning, a car and coffee gathering. We got to look at old and new muscle cars. My favorites are the older classics. Such beautiful cars. Lots of owing and awing. Here are some of the photos I took.

fun day + a movie

Today was a great day with my kiddos and family. Got my hair done and a great lunch. We did some shopping at the mall, and build a bear fun. Evie relaxing with her new baby

  
Now winding down the evening watching a movie with my husband.

Braces and Homemade Pasta Pesto Alfredo

 Tonight im making my homemade pasta pesto alfredo for dinner. Yesterday I got my braces adjusted and stronger wires, plus power chains put on. So my teeth are really sore. So soft foods today. The kids love pasta pesto alfredo. It's pretty easy and my go to. 

                                             Pasta Pesto Alfredo

                                            Ingredients:

                                           cooked pasta

                                             4 cups heavy cream

                                             2 cups parmigiana cheese

                                             2 tbs butter

                                              salt pepper to taste

                                             1 package pesto sauce

Cook pasta to directions. Melt butter in sauce pan , add cream and pesto package to melted butter till simmering. Add parmigiana  stir till melted. Take off heat, blend with pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sometimes I grill some chicken or add shrimp. Tonight I'm sauteing some diced calbasa. If you don't like pesto you can do it with out. 

                                             
                                       
    

Morning helper and daily routines

I have a little monkey helping me this morning.Sitting here drinking my herbal morning tea. trying to wake up a little. For not sleeping much last night, I feel pretty good so far this morning. I have already had a Ortho appointment taken care of and done a few chores around the house. Such as laundry started, dishes done, and some picking up around the house.

My daily routine is getting up and getting kids ready for school. When i get home from dropping them off I try and start a load of laundry, dishes get done and the kitchen cleaned up. Once that is all done i try and get Evelyn to get a nap in after she has had some lunch. In between all this we try and have her try and potty every 30 minutes. when she naps i catch up on any shows i may have such as soaps and what not. she usually sleeps till its time to pick the kiddos up from bus stop. Then its homework time and dinner time.  If my hubby is home this all gets changed but i try and get the necessities done.
What does your daily routine look like? Is it similar or very different.

Mommy cant sleep

      Yep, wide awake at 1:30am. Hate not being able to sleep.  Like why can't i be wide awake when i gotta clean house, or do laundry!  No i gotta be wide awake in the middle of the night. 
       What is there to do, other than go on Facebook. Tomorrow I'll be all our of it too, when i need to be awake.  And the cycle will proubly repeat itself.  I must blame it on the time change, that must be it.  Hmm, who knows.  Well let's see,  iv seen videos on DIY homemade oven cleaner. Almost made me want to clean my oven,  but didn't have any vinegar. So that was a nope. Caught up on my soaps spoilers for the week. 
        I even took a lavender soaking bath, still wide awake,  only now i have a migraine. Speaking of migrains,  i woke up today with one.  Not sure what is causing them but momma needs them to go.  I pinned some pins of easter crafts for the kiddos to do during spring break. I  have some ideas on what to do,  but I'll save those for another post.  Well better find some thing boring to read that will nock me out,  like the dictionary.  Knowing me,  ill be all interested though.  Hahaha

Potty traing

We are on day 3 of potty training my youngest age 2 1/2. So far not much has happened. The kids had a sleep over at there grandparents house Friday night and she used the potty 2 times while there. Yay. So far at home she hasn't gone. Today Im gonna go to the store and get some stickers and some potty charts or something to make a potty chart with from the store. I'll keep y'all updated.

Question: Does anyone have any suggestions on what has worked for them on potty training? Please leave a comment below!!!!

Sunday Time change

This time change has hit me hard. Woke up with a migraine once again. I think its allergy related to be honest. Its happening almost every day so I have to take meds and a coke to get the meds activated. Sometimes the only thing that works is keeping my eyes closed. mommy is walking around in my sunglasses this morning. Time to get some motivation. I have some laundry to do and dishes to clean. Wish me luck.

Can i say mommy is tired

When one has a kid free night do they use the night to go out? Go to a movie? Dinner out kid free? Take the time to go dancing or have a nightly stroll out on the town. No apparently the hubs and I errant normal. We spent our time with a meal kids wont complain about and catch up on shows such as Breaking Bad that the kids aren't able to watch. It's funny to find out that you have become old. or is it that one has truly become a parent! A a very tired parent. when  one gets a chance at having no one to care for at the night off moment. One takes that chance to be relaxed and care free. Can I say Mommy Is Tired. Hubby grilled steaks and baked potatoes and I made cheese baked asparagus for dinner. A glass of wine, ice cream cone later im ready for bed.....