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<span style="color: #674ea7;">We really enjoyed these, definitely will be in the regular rotation. The kids ate them, just deconstructed. I'm not an avocado fan, so I omitted that from the original recipe, but if you like avocado, I'm certain it would add another layer of texture. I would say, start to finish, this took about 40 minutes. However, some of the prep work could be done ahead of time like making the salsa and sour cream sauce. </span><br />
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Mahi Mahi Tacos with Mango Salsa<br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">4 Mahi Mahi fillets (thawed) approximately 4oz each</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Olive oil</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Favorite meat/poultry seasoning- used Montreal Steak</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1/2 lime, juiced</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1/2 tsp cumin</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1 tsp chili powder</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1 large mango -- peeled and cubed</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1/2 red or sweet white onion -- finely diced</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1 garlic clove -- finely minced</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">1 jalapeno -- finely minced</li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2em;">2 teaspoons lemon zest loosely packed, or to taste (see note below)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2em;">Add flour, whisk until smooth and then add in the lemon zest</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2em;">Pour mixture over crust and bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the top is set- a little jiggle is normal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2em;">Cool the pan for at least one hour, then cover and refrigerate for another 3 hours or overnight. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2em;">Slice and serve </span></li>
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Put chicken breast and chicken broth in a slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours, until it shreds easily. Remove and mix with 1/3c barbecue sauce. Set aside.</div>
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For about $17, I made what others are selling for upwards of $70. For no additional money, I flipped the sign and made a Christmas version this year.<br />
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What you need:<br />
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<li>A piece of plywood, cut to 18in x 11 1/4in</li>
<li>White Metallic Paint</li>
<li>Colored paints of your choice (For this I used a metallic green, red and silver)</li>
<li>A foam brush</li>
<li>Small paint brushes</li>
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on a saying, font, size and placement of your saying. You can easily download different fonts at
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Tape the saying on your board as you want it, (I just did one word at a
time) and place the carbon paper, carbon facing down, under your piece
of paper. Trace the outline of your word.<br />
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<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 tablespoon baking powder</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;"> 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;"> 3/4 cup buttermilk</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 large egg yolk</span></li>
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Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-64229774874416263492012-11-19T09:43:00.001-05:002012-11-19T09:43:40.856-05:00Chicken Stir Fry*I have some catching up to do here...<br />
**I will have to remember to take a better photo next time. I was too excited to eat, and I'm lucky I had this much left. Last time, by the time I remembered, there was nothing left to photograph.<br />
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So the base for this one comes from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Stir-Fry-3/Detail.aspx" target="_blank">this recipe</a>, and I just altered it slightly. My changes are reflected below though. We really loved this one and it is a super quick meal to put together. Plus, it's just a great base with things you normally have on hand and you can use whatever vegetables you have. Enjoy!<br />
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3 tablespoons cup soy sauce</div>
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2 tablespoons worchestire sauce </div>
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1/4 cup brown sugar</div>
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1 tablespoon cornstarch</div>
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger</div>
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1 tablespoon minced garlic</div>
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes</div>
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3 skinless, boneless chicken breast</div>
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halves, thinly sliced</div>
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1 tablespoon sesame oil</div>
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1 head broccoli, broken into florets</div>
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1 cup sliced carrots</div>
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1/2-1c cut pineapple </div>
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1 onion, cut into large chunks</div>
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1 tablespoon sesame oil</div>
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1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks</div>
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1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts,</div>
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brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix
ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade
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sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender,
about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.</td>
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marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over
medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the
inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved
marinade to skillet and add pineapple. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is
longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Monday: Vegetable Lasagna<br />
Tuesday: Leftovers<br />
Wednesday: Tacos<br />
Thursday: Oven Fried Spinach Cheese Ravioli & Salads<br />
Friday: Chicken, Potatoes & Green Beans<br />
Saturday: Leftovers<br />
Sunday: Birthday PartyMrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-19820520623407076912012-10-25T21:59:00.002-04:002012-10-25T21:59:42.617-04:00Why I'm slightly InsaneAlright, I am fully aware I'm crazy. So it's not like this is anything new. But what could confirm it for any other person was what I attempted two weekends ago. Like many of you, I started my "online life" through The Knot. I transitioned to The Nest and made some great local friends. Some of them are very dear to me. From there, I made the move to The Bump. I really bonded with my birth month board. It was a great place to gush, vent, share, ask questions and everything in between. These girls had become my lifeline to everything Cam and then some. We have been a group for just over 2 years now since we've been "together" since we were all pregnant. So what better way to break in the newly finished basement than by inviting the whole group of 200+ people for a huge slumber party?<br />
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Ok, ok, so not all 200 could come. But seeing as we are spread across two countries with many miles between us, that's not really a shocker. And I'm pretty thankful seeing as I'm not quite sure where I would put them all. However, we did end up with 25 girls. All in my house. No babies. No diapers. No high chairs. Just 25 moms, in the flesh. I dubbed the weekend the most intense Facebooking of my life. Oh and don't forget, this is all while 30 weeks pregnant :/<br />
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Luckily, Michigan has a good core group, including some Ohio mommas. We all pulled together and made it relatively stress free. We planned outings and dinner and each brought food and goodies to supplement. <br />
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Here was the breakdown:<br />
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<li>13 localish girls driving less than 2 hours</li>
<li>3 Canadians</li>
<li>6 thought this was worthy of a plane ticket. </li>
<li>2 sets of 2 carpooled from Chicago and further west</li>
<li>1 last minute drive up from Kentucky </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This isn't even everyone. But this is what we call a living room full of mommas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank goodness for these local gals, as well as the rest of them! Also: Bump Spotting- 30 Weeks</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is what it looks like to stuff your entire basement with air mattresses. Oh alert. Sneak peak of the basement!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what happens when 25 people go out to dinner. And I think it was the first time, in the history of ever that we weren't short money with a group. Alleluia. </td></tr>
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All that said, I know many of you have pretty active online lives, so just in case you decide to test your sanity, here are some tips of how to make your own huge get together a little less stressful.<br />
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1. Do not attempt this alone. There is no way I would have pulled this off without the help of roughly 9 other local girls. <br />
2. Keep dining out to a minimum. It's stressful and difficult for everyone to chat anyway. We ate out for the two dinners we had, but that was it. Everything else was in house.<br />
3. To make sure we had all the bases covered, the local girls had a sign up sheet to indicate what each person would bring. This ranged from chips to main dishes to alcohol to additional bedding, and everywhere in between.<br />
4. Paper paper paper. Do not attempt any sort of real dishes.<br />
5. Reservations. Obvious one I think, but don't forget that piece. <br />
6. You all know I'm a major hostess. It's just in my body. But with this kind of event, being 30 weeks pregnant, I had to let things go. I tried my hardest to make sure everyone was comfortable, had any necessary amenities and maintained the house the best I could, but some things got left behind. And gasp. I let people help. I don't even know how much everyone else did. It was just amazing to see 25 girls, in one house, pulling together, and spending some great quality time. <br />
7. I did not even attempt to have dining seating for everyone. It was just a get in where you fit in type deal. All the food was located on the dining room table or in the kitchen. All the chairs were available for seating as well as the family room and living room couches. It worked fine. <br />
8. All luggage was upstairs near the full baths, all bedding was in the basement. It seemed to be a good system. <br />
9. Just do it. Even if you are nervous. Even if it's just a couple people you are dying to meet. Be safe, obviously, but don't be afraid to reach out and meet someone you feel like you've known your whole life. It's a weekend I'll absolutely, without a doubt, never ever forget.<br />
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Sunday: Birthday Party<br />
Monday Chicken Pot Pie <br />
Tuesday: Baked Mac & Cheese and Steamed Vegetables<br />
Wednesday: Beef Tacos<br />
Thursday: Baked Shrimp and Vegetables<br />
Friday: Leftovers<br />
Saturday: Buca Di Beppo with 23 of my favorite people! <br />
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arrived I made a quiche to reheat in the morning for breakfast.
Perfect. I can't believe I've never made a quiche before. Ridiculously
easy and this one tastes amazing! It is certainly a great base and you
can change up the vegetables however you like! <br />
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Cheesy Bell Pepper & Herb Quiche<br />
<i><a href="http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/cheesy-bell-pepper-herb-quiche-recipe-wdy0912" target="_blank">original recipe from Woman's Day</a></i><br />
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<ul>
<li>1 refrigerated rolled pie crust or your own 9 inch crust</li>
<li>1 large onion, roughly chopped</li>
<li>1 bell pepper, roughly chopped</li>
<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped</li>
<li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>3/4 cups whole milk</li>
<li>1/2 cup sour cream, reduced fat </li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon black pepper</li>
<li>1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley</li>
<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li>
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Directions</div>
<ol class="directions instructions">
<li>Heat
oven to 425 degrees F. Fit the pie crust into and up the sides of a
9-inch pie plate; fold the edge of dough underneath itself to create a
thicker 1/2-inch border that rests on the lip of the plate and crimp as
desired. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the crust. Place on a
rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove, let cool slightly and reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium
heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add
the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4
minutes more. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute; remove from
heat. </li>
<li>In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, nutmeg,
and salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley and
Cheddar.</li>
<li>Scatter the onion–bell pepper mixture over the bottom of the crust.
Pour the egg mixture on top and bake until set and a knife inserted in
the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with a salad, if desired. </li>
</ol>
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This could also easily be frozen and saved for another day! Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-86684842865971319442012-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-26T08:00:14.204-04:00My Happy House: 6 Month RundownHow do you sum up 6 months of life in one post? Let's tackle this photo style. Things to note:<br />
1. My poor camera barely has seen the light of day, or night for that matter. Most of these are from a phone dump.<br />
2. Avoiding any basement photos really limited what I was working with, which showed just how much of our time was spent working on it!<br />
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March brought my birthday and some warmer weather around Michigan. Zoo trips began for the year which were plentiful. <br />
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April brought Cam's first real Easter Egg Hunt <br />
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His first Tiger's Game- even though we aren't really counting it since we got to sit in the seats for all of 20 minutes. How about we call this Cam's first trip to Comerica Park where he went on the carousel? <br />
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And of course it brought this.....<br />
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May brought even warmer weather and a lot of outside time. The kiddie pool was enjoyed by all. Literally.<br />
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I was serious. We went to the zoo a lot.<br />
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June we went on our first trip to the cabin for the year. Weather was perfect and it was good to get away. <br />
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More outside time because it's Cam's favorite<br />
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July we actually got to sit, and watch Cam's first* Tiger's Game. Very important day for Cam's baseball fan parents.<br />
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We won. That's important.<br />
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Yuckier days took us to the museum, but of course Cam still gravitates to the water.<br />
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August was a trip to the Farmer's Market. The purple sleeve is my sister. She's giving Cam his first proper doughnut. His reaction is quite similar to mine every time I eat a doughnut. Pure bliss.<br />
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I discovered Cam's love for lions and The Lion King to be exact during a basement purchase research trip. <br />
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And don't worry, Gibson is still kicking it Beagle style. <br />
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The basement was wrapping up in August as well, and this was giving me major anxiety. I needed this lovely scene out of my family room.<br />
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September brought another trip to the cabin. Watch out, Cam steals ice cream cones.<br />
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While there, we attempted some family photos. It was way easier when Cam was smaller. <br />
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And that pretty much brings you to present day. Phew! I'll probably be filling in some of the gaps in future posts, but this is the basic rundown of what we've been up to the last 6 months!Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-91591170564038207732012-09-25T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-25T08:00:12.240-04:00Family Room FallMy oh my has my blogging life changed. Coming to you using the Mega Blocks table as a desk in the play room. :) Apparently 6 months of life is a lot to sum up, and the basement is just as large of a project for a post. So while I work on those, you get to enjoy my weekend project. The start of fall decor around these parts!!<br />
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The mantle is pretty similar to last year's version. I just loved it so much, I knew it wouldn't change a whole lot. It's just a mix of fall products like indian corn and gourds plus some ribbon to dress up plain candles. I put my<a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-rustic-thanksigiving-sign.html" target="_blank"> "be thankful"</a> sign up there this year. We sit in this room most often, so I thought it'd be the best place for that daily reminder as we head into the holiday season. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">That sums up the family room. I have to work on the rest of the house this week. Have you started yours now that it is officially fall? It's pretty much a guarantee to make your house feel cozy and warm! </span></b></div>
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into pieces and return to the soup mixture, place the torn biscuit dough
in and cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.</span></span></span>Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-55226525664544287542012-09-24T07:30:00.000-04:002012-09-24T11:02:23.699-04:00Menu Planning Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One thing I have been doing, just not sharing, is my meal planning. I don't know what we would do without it. Well, I do know. We'd spend probably twice as much on groceries and throw out a lot of unused stuff. Oh and my favorite, I'd be whining at 4p that I didn't know what to make for dinner and wasting a lot of energy by staring into the fridge. Anyway, if after reading those last couple of sentences you were thinking "Is she actually talking about me?" then maybe meal planning is something you could give a try!<br />
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Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings (recipe up soon!)<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2011/08/fall-apart-slow-cooker-cube-steak-with.html" target="_blank">Cubed Steak</a> with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy & Steamed Vegetables<br />
Wednesday: Potato Leek Soup & Salads <br />
Thursday: Baked Seasoned Salmon, Baked Potatoes & Steamed Vegetables<br />
Friday: Leftovers <br />
Saturday: Panko Shrimp & Vegetable Fried Rice<br />
Sunday: Out with friends<br />
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<br />Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-75499710239111027582012-09-21T10:29:00.001-04:002012-09-21T10:29:26.157-04:00Bumping Back Into BloggingLike I said, oh, you know, back in March, not a whole lot was going on in the Happy House other than the basement. Yeah, that was sort of a lie. But even I didn't know it was a lie yet. <br />
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Introducing, Baby H2.<br />
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Coming this Christmas!! Almost literally. I am due 12.23. Cam was due 1.22 and arrived on 1.24. You do the math :)<br />
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A few people have asked me to come back to the blog world, and while I enjoy taking a hiatus here and there, I do like having the "journal" of our lives. So, while I can't promise 100% regular posts from me, I do have some things I'd like to share! The two posts I'll be working on for next week are what we've been up to the last 6 months and our big project- the basement! I'm excited to share with the world what took up every ounce of "free" time we have had since March. <br />
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So if I have any readers left out there, I know I know, you all hate the breaks, get ready for some seriously fun posts next week! Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-17368979869767756802012-03-05T07:59:00.000-05:002012-09-28T14:09:09.288-04:00Menu Planning MondaySorry gang. We just don't have much going on around these parts lately! We're in the stages of mad prepping to finish the basement. Then I'll have all sorts of quality material for you! For now, you just get my meal planning :)<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/2010/12/freezer-meals-week-4.html" target="_blank">Chicken Pot Pie</a> <br />
Monday: Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps & <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2008/11/panko-shrimp-fried-rice.html" target="_blank">Veggie Fried Rice</a><br />
Tuesday: Tacos<br />
Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas<br />
Thursday: Leftovers<br />
Friday: Ahi Tuna, Edamame and Rice<br />
Saturday: Out :)<br />
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Lunch: Leftovers, PB&J, bananas, cuties, Goldfish crackers, salads, Baked Mac & Cheese from the freezer<br />
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Breakfast: Toast with jam, cereal, bananas, fruit smoothies, yogurt, waffles<br />
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Snacks: Cheddar Cheese Bars, fruit, Fig Newtons, EdamameMrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-42873406015898369802012-02-21T19:58:00.004-05:002012-09-28T14:09:20.027-04:00Menu Planning Monday (on Tuesday)<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-fiesta-salsa-chicken.html" target="_blank">Creamy Fiesta Chicken</a> <br />
Monday: Leftovers<br />
Tuesday: Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Steamed Asparagus<br />
Wednesday: Tortellini with Pesto & Salads<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2009/05/grilled-jalapeno-chicken.html" target="_blank">Jalapeno Chicken</a> & Rice Pilaf with Asparagus<br />
Friday: Birthday Party (Pizza)<br />
Saturday: Out :)<br />
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Lunch: Leftovers, PB&J, bananas, cuties, Goldfish crackers, salads<br />
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Breakfast: Toast with jam, cereal, bananas, fruit smoothies, yogurt, wafflesMrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-67599290765472412802012-02-14T07:12:00.000-05:002012-02-14T07:12:00.072-05:00Honey Sauce Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/2009/02/sweet-sour-chicken.html" target="_blank">Sweet & Sour Chicken</a> I make, but much less time consuming, and honey instead of sugar! <a href="http://mmmcafe.blogspot.com/2010/01/honey-sauced-chicken.html" target="_blank">This recipe</a> has hit Pinterest fame, so I figured I should give it a go. It doesn't compare to Sweet & Sour Chicken, but then again this one takes about 1/5 of the time and is about 200% healthier :/ So...it's a good option when you are short on time and not trying to eat fried sugar chicken.<br />
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3/4 pound chicken (of your choice)</div>
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1/2 tsp. salt</div>
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1/4 tsp. black pepper</div>
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1/2 cup honey</div>
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1/4 cup soy sauce</div>
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1/8 cup chopped onion (or 1/16 cup onion flakes)</div>
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1/8 cup ketchup</div>
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1 Tbs. vegetable oil</div>
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1 clove garlic, minced</div>
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1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes</div>
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Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, put into
crock pot. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup,
oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3
hours or on high 1 1/2 hours. Chicken into bite size pieces, then return
to pot and toss with sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.</div>
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Dice chicken
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over chicken and bake at 350 for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.</div>
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Serves 2</div>Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-20870417180270155502012-02-13T10:27:00.001-05:002012-02-13T10:27:29.123-05:00Happy House Process: SAHM Cleaning Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to create a SAHM cleaning schedule, mostly for myself, because I'm finding no two weeks are the same. Rather than saying "Oh it's bathroom day on Monday" I'm seeing it works better to just have a list of "tasks" and choose where each one goes for each week. The other issue I run into is nap time, because I have a light sleeper on my hands :/<br />
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<b>{Daily}</b></div>
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<li><a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/search/label/Express%20Challenge" target="_blank">Do the Daily 10 </a></li>
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<b>{Weekly}</b></div>
I've broken larger chores down into grouped tasks. Two tasks can easily be done each day if necessary. I babysit outside of my home a couple days a month and like to schedule 1-2 play dates each week, so I need to factor that in and work around it. I also like to leave the weekend for relaxation, family time or larger projects.<br />
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Task 1: Bedrooms &Vacuum <br />
Task 2: Bathrooms<br />
Task 3: Living Spaces &Vacuum<br />
Task 4: Errands<br />
Task 5: Laundry<br />
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<b>{Process}</b></div>
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<li>Decide which task(s) will be done on which days at the beginning of each week </li>
<li>Space out Task 1 and Task 3 with at least one day in between so that vacuuming happens twice a week, but not back to back. </li>
<li>Start laundry in the morning during breakfast to get a jump start on the day. </li>
<li>Sweep during breakfast (contained baby means good sweeping time!)</li>
<li>Wipe down the bathroom after you shower<br />
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<li>Dishes and kitchen clean up after dinner while Daddy gets in some QT- otherwise done after bed time</li>
<li>Notice that kitchen isn't on the task list. Consider that a daily task and just spend an extra 5-10 minutes after the dinner mess is cleaned. </li>
<li>Laundry can either be scheduled over two days, or one load a day</li>
<li>The Bedroom task consists of stripping all bedding, washing it, dusting and making the beds. </li>
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<b>{My Example}</b></div>
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Week of February 13th:<br />
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Monday: Babysit<br />
Tuesday: Bedrooms and Bathrooms<br />
Wednesday: Playdate day and Laundry <br />
Thursday: Living Spaces & Vacuum<br />
Friday: Playdate day and Errands<br />
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I've saved a quick view version of this on the <a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/p/cleaning-schedules.html" target="_blank">Cleaning Schedules page</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #663366;">Of course this doesn't only have to be for SAHMs, nor will it work for every SAHM! But it's certainly a jumping point for anyone who has cleaning duties :) </span></b></span><br />
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<br />Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-921773089248531872012-02-13T08:52:00.003-05:002012-02-13T08:52:40.978-05:00Menu Planning Monday<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2008/08/moms-mac-cheese.html" target="_blank">Baked Macaroni & Cheese </a><br />
Monday: <a href="http://myhappycasa.blogspot.com/2010/12/freezer-meals-week-4.html" target="_blank">Chicken Pot Pie </a>(from the freezer)<br />
Tuesday: Spaghetti & Salads<br />
Wednesday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2011/04/grilled-chicken-fajitas.html" target="_blank">Chicken Fajitas</a><br />
Thursday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2008/09/florentine-shells.html" target="_blank">Florentine Shells & Salads</a><br />
Friday: <a href="http://myhappymeals.blogspot.com/2009/05/grilled-jalapeno-chicken.html" target="_blank">Jalapeno Chicken</a> & Rice Pilaf with Asparagus<br />
Saturday: Birthday Party (Pizza)<br />
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Lunch: Ham & Swiss Sandwiches, PB&J, Potato Soup (from the freezer), bananas, cuties, Goldfish crackers, salads<br />
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Breakfast: Toast with jam, cereal, bananas, fruit smoothies, yogurtMrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-56830772604717063162012-02-12T09:17:00.000-05:002012-02-12T09:17:24.131-05:00Cilantro Lime Chicken WrapsI saw this recipe on <a href="http://lifeasweknowit22.blogspot.com/2012/01/tasty-thursday-slow-cooker-cilantro.html" target="_blank">Life as We Know It</a>, and she found it, where else but, on Pinterest!<br />
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In a slow cooker, mix together:<br />
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One 24-ounce jar medium or mild salsa</li>
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Juice from one lime</li>
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped</li>
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One 1.25-oz. package taco seasoning</li>
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2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (optional)</li>
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Add 4-6 thawed chicken breasts, cover with salsa mixture, and cook for 6 hours on low, or 4 hours on high.</li>
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You can eat the chicken plain served with tortilla strips and sour cream, but I chose to do it a little differently. I served the chicken on tortillas (I like to fry mine for about 10 seconds a side each in a lightly sprayed fry pan on medium) Add toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese and lettuce.<br />
Top with sour cream/crushed tortilla chips to garnish.Mrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.com2