Monthly Archives: July 2009

Our Fourth

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I hope that everybody had a wonderful and safe 4th of July. We kept our’s pretty low key this year. We didn’t have a big family get together, we didn’t do a BBQ, but we did enjoy the day with our kids and my husband’s brother, Rocky.

We went to Ashland and enjoyed all the delicious food and craft booths. I was kinda bummed that I didn’t set up a Wildtree booth there, but honestly I don’t think I would have last…. it was HOT!

We headed over to the church to watch the fireworks, and I must say I was disappointed. When you come from a big city where the fireworks are amazing to a small town where the fireworks look like a 5 year old is setting them off you get kinda bummed.

I took a moment yesterday to reflect what this day really means, and I know that a lot of us take what we have for granted. We have the luxury of being free, being able to choose what religion we want to be a part of, who we want for our president, what laws will go into effect. I know our country is a MESS right now, but “I am proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.”

I think my highlight of the whole day was watching Ella play in the petting farm ~ she LOVED the animals!

Just a Motivating Monday – COMING 7/13/09

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If you hand me something to read that’s inspirational, I can get sucked in for hours. I feel like inspirational reading is food for our souls…. and food that our souls need.

Everything that we do is inspired by something. Every successful person had inspiration. To me, I am inspired daily by many of the blogs I read. I’m inspired to try harder at keeping up my house. I’m inspired with great ways to parent my children. Thanks to {Diaper Diaries} I’m inspired to be a better wife. Thanks to {We are THAT family} I am inspired by hundreds of people to try things that work for them.

I believe that if you have the inspiration, you will succeed. You will do great things in life. What is it that moves you? What is it that inspires you to be great? What is it that inspires you to be everything that your family needs you to be? What is it that inspires you to be you? And my favorite, what is it that inspires you to get motivated on Monday?

I want to start a weekly carnival. I hope to have other’s join in with me by writing something inspiring to other moms, wives, daughter, sisters…. whatever it is. If you’re at a loss, why not put an inspiring quote that you’ve read…. something that moved you and you want to share with others to move them.

Monday’s are probably one of the most un-motivating days for me. Monday’s and I have never really seen eye to eye. I like to take time out on Monday mornings and do inspirational reading. I like to find things that will motivate me into starting my week off great. So, I introduce to you ~ Just a Motivating Monday ~

Please join me on Monday, July 13, 2009 for the first Just a Motivating Monday ~ There will be a GIVEAWAY with multiple chances to win!!

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Things I Love Thursday – My Magic Bullet

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One thing I LOVE LOVE LOVE is my Magic Bullet. Blenders and I don’t get along. I don’t know why, but I never could get thing things I wanted to blend the way I wanted. I know, it wasn’t the blender…. it was the user! Making a smoothie isn’t a hassle anymore in my home – even my husband makes them.

There are so many things that you can make with your Magic Bullet ~ I make any sauces I’ll be needing for my dinner, salsa of course using {THIS MIX}, and it comes with tons of recipes you can try out.

I am really satisfied with my purchase and this thing gets used daily in our home.

Everybody loves something and {Diaper Diaries} is hosting a great carnival for everyone to express their love…. head over there to read more!!

Works For Me Wednesday…. Summer Recipes!!

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I love themed {Works For Me Wednesdays}…. because I have a basic guideline of what I’m supposed to be sharing, and I don’t have to sit and wonder which one of my wondrous ideas I should be sharing.

Summer time makes me think of watermelon, playing outside with the radio, life in the 60’s when kids stayed out ALL day long and just played played played and played.

Things now have changed, but one thing that doesn’t change is the fact that salads are DELICIOUS in the summertime. My favorite salad is a recipe that every girl in my family makes… and now I can make it! It took me a while to get this cooking thing down, but this recipe is definitely an easy one, and one that even I when cooking challenged could make. The first time I ever made I took it to a potluck and everybody was raving over it. They were even eating it as a dip – which was weird, but hey… whatever works for them 🙂

Ingredients:

  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocados
  • Olives
  • Hamburger
  • Chili w/ Beans – I use canned, because I don’t know how to make my own yet
  • Fritos
  • Mayo and ketchup mixed together to form the thousand island dressing
  • Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese

Fry up hamburger and then mix chili in w/it.

Crush Fritos

Combine all cold ingredients together

Pour hamburger/chili mixture over to melt cheese, stir and ENJOY!!

ANOTHER OPTION ~ YOU CAN FRY UP THE HAMBURGER MEAT & ADD THIS {TACO SEASONING}

EASY, DELICIOUS….. I HOPE YOU ENJOY