52 weeks of Organizing

At first I wasn't sure I would be able to join this......52 weeks is a long commitment to make and really, did my house have 52 things that needed to be organized?? Would I have time with a newborn?

So I decided to participate when I can and not stress when I can't. I will not I usually do not take before pictures, but maybe someday I will.

Join me in this path to organization at Orgjunkie.com

Here is 2 kitchen cupboard I organized yesterday morning.

It felt wonderful this morning when I opened the cupboards.

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Back to the Grindstone

My baby girl turned 2 months Sunday and I wondered where the time went to. I was finally able to find some time to start sewing again. Here are a few projects I was able to create this week.

Brightly Colored Bag!

This bag I created for a friend's teenage babysitter who adores bright colors!

It has 2 center outside pockets and 2 pockets inside. I hope she likes the bright colors.

Sage and Brown Tag Blanket

This Car seat sized blanket pairs cream satin with dark brown furry fleece, I used the combination of sage green and brown ribbons. This blanket was a first for me, it is embroidered with baby boys initials. I do not have a machine with this capability but a shop down the road from me can do it for me. I was nervous about how it would turn out....there are some things I would do differently next time with the size of the monograms but I LOVE the way it turned out.
I hope Mom and baby love it too!

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Menu Plan Monday January 24th

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Monday-Leftovers

Tuesday-Deer Roast and Scalloped Potatoes (didn't make last week)

Wednesday-General Tso's Chicken from Crockpot pg 83 of Crockpot cook book

Thursday-Leftovers

Friday-Pizza Pockets-I will use frozen yeast rolls (thawed) instead of making my own dough

Saturday-Meatloaf and Roasted veggies

Sunday-Family Dinner at the in-laws

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Meal Plan Monday January 17th

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Monday- Tostadas
No specific recipe Spread beans on a tostada shell add meat, cheese and olives and place in oven until warmed thru and cheese is melted. Top with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and Salsa.

Tuesday-Zesty Burger Soup
MOPS Texas Caviar

Wednesday-Deer Roast and Scalloped potatoes

Thursday-Chicken Chimichangas

Friday-Dinner at a Friend's house

Saturday-Chicken Enchilada Stack I plan on adding chicken

Sunday-Family Dinner at the In-Laws

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Menu plan Monday (a little late)

I had my menu planned on Saturday but haven't had time to write it up. So far I have followed it which is great for me :) I also planned the next week too so maybe next week I will get it posted on Monday :)

Monday-Ranch Salsa Chicken breast with steamed veggies and noodles

Tuesday- Crescent Chimichangas with steamed veggies and salad

Wednesday-Meatloaf with cheese, mashed potatoes, and corn and roasted sweet potatoes for hubby

Thursday-Freezer day Chicken Manicotti with peas and bread
Friday-leftovers

Saturday-hubby is grilling Steak potatoes and veggies

Sunday-Family dinner

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Walgreens less than $5 challenge

Went to Walgreens today hoping to save some money, and take a challenge from Keeping the Kingdom First
Here's how it all played out I am not sure how to word all this it's my first time.....Any suggestions to improve format are welcome.
(I had all three children with me 5yr, almost 3yr, and 15 month)

Buy 1 Crayola Crayons 24-pk @ $1.00
Total OOP 1.00
RRs Earned= $1.00

Crayola Markers $3.00
$3.00 mail in rebate
Total after rebate $0.00
Total OOP $1.00

Ban Deodarant $3.99
Walgreens coupon $2.00
MGF coupon from Sunday paper $1.00
Total OOP $1.99

Dawn dish soap $1.99
Walgreen coupon -$1.00
MFG coupn from Sunday paper $-.25
Total $.74
Total OOP 2.73

4 boxes Jello $4.00
Walgreens coupon 2/$1
Total $2.00
Total OOP 4.73

With 1.00 in RR still outstanding (Which I used to reward the kids for good behavior)

Will I use everything??
I am not attached to my current deodrant so was willing to try a different brand for $.99. Crayons and markers were free and I will probably donate to Crayon crusade in town b/c ya'll know that I don't allow markers in my house yet :)) and we have plenty of crayons right now. Dawn is a great dishwashing liquid so I was willing to have that as an extra on hand. Jello is sugar free and Hubby is on South Beach and it is one dessert item he is allowed :)

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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole
This is a recipe I came across last year when I wanted to use up the abundance of Zucchini I inherited. It was absolutely yummy!!!!

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Favorite pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce or plain tomato sauce
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
Pizza toppings of choice

This time I used red onion on half and Canadian bacon and black olives on the other half.
I also used whatever cheese I had on hand for the topping this is a blank canvas to change to your family's desires :)

Directions
Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture.

Combine zucchini with the eggs, Parmesan and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.



Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture.


Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add toppings.


Bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

I forgot to take a picture before we ate, but the whole family devoured it!!

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