We're at it again!

Join us as we become Weekend Warriors...scrapbooking our memories one weekend at a time. :)

 

Our class is February 15-17 and is only $5!!!  Join us!

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New Sketches!! July 2012 Sketch Class!

Woohooo!  I just finished up a bunch of brand new sketches for our upcoming Inspired to Scrap sketch class!

Want a peek?

All of the sketches call for photos that are 4" and larger.  (So, I have 4x6's, 4x4's and 4" circles!) This will allow you to use the photos you already have printed instead of worrying about ordering smaller photos.  *Of course you can alway use smaller photos, too!!!*

**We have some fabulous prizes lined up in the next couple of months on I2S...including $25 at Crop Chocolate and some kits from Scrapbook Steals!**

Join us on the forum and/or in class to be inspired and possibly win some great prizes!! If you are a member but haven't been by in awhile, don't be afraid to pop back in and say hello!  We would love to know what you have been up to. :)

Baked Chicken Sandwiches-Freezer/camping meal

We made these last year from Once a Month Mom's recipe here to take camping.  They were a big hit and very yummy. 

This time, I added a little extra chicken and celery and stretched it into two bags.  Each bag has five 1/3 cup servings in it.  I will take the bag out of the freezer, put it into the camping fridge to defrost and then put the sandwiches together before cooking them.

(I will try to update after we eat these and I get a photo!)

Baked Chicken Sandwiches
(includes my updates)
Ingredients:
2-3 cups Chicken (or Turkey), cooked & cubed
6-8 ounces Cheese, shredded (I used a Mexican blend)
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2-3 cups Celery, diced very small
2 Tablespoons Onion, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
10 Hamburger Buns

Directions:
In a bowl mix all ingredients (except buns). Season to taste. Divide into one or two freezer bags (I divided it up for two separate meals for us). Press out all of the air and double bag your bags to prevent freezer burn. You could bag it up along with five buns if you wanted to be fully prepared.  Freeze.

To prepare:
Defrost in the fridge. Add approximately 1/3 cup of chicken mixture onto each bun, wrap in aluminum foil, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Alternatively, I bet you could cook these on a grill (covered).  Be sure to turn them often if using a grill!
Servings: 10 (or 5 per meal)

DIY distressed side table

Anyone else like to re-fashion things to make them "new" again?  Or buy inexpensive thrift store items to fix up?  This has been my latest interest!!  My friend, Misty, sparked my interest in searching through thrift stores and I am on the hunt for fun, nifty and thrifty items!

To start, I grabbed this ugly old (and cheap!!) little table from the basement.  I have had this for a long time...and I am pretty sure it came from my mom who got it from a rummage sale. I wanted a spot for the girls to be able to store their hair clips, play jewelry and brushes.  The bathroom counter wasn't big enough for their box so I painted and distressed this table.  I think it turned out fun and much cuter than when it started!
BEFORE-

AFTER-

Show me your thrifty makeovers!!!  I have a tiered appetizer stand I am working on now. :)

Pikachu card

Hubby got me a Silhouette Cameo for my birthday.  He was pretty slick picking it out and getting it as a surprise.  He was a bit bummed when I guessed what it was right before opening it, though. LOL!!!

Anyhow, I haven't had a whole lot of time to play with it...but I did manage to make this card tempate this morning for Joshua to use as his birthday thank you notes.  Hoping to have him write those today...we are a little late on them!

Whatcha think?  Not perfect...but I think it is cute!!

Menu Planning Monday

See more menu plans at www.orgjunkie.com

Time for another plan! 

Monday- Crockpot taco style lentils and rice, lettuce, cheese, salsa, leftover steak (burritos)
Tuesday- Chef salads with lettuce, quinoa, ham, hard boiled eggs, various veggies, cheese, homemade bread
Wednesday- Roasted red pepper sausages, brown rice, carrots, salad
Thursday-Egg drop soup with chicken and noodles, edamame
Friday- Pasta with red sauce, broccoli, salad
Saturday-Taco bowls-Crockpot black beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cheese, etc.
Sunday- Mini meatloaves, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad

What are you fixing?

Crockpot-Taco Lentils and Rice

This is a really easy, tasty and inexpensive recipe.  We usually eat this as a burrito filling but it would be good as a side dish as well. 

Crockpot-Taco Style Lentils and Rice
(From Hillbilly Housewife...I have changed the spices to suit our tastes better.  Adjust to your liking.)

3/4 cup dry lentils

3/4 cup brown rice
4 cups water
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1  teaspoon cumin
1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Rinse the lentils and rice. Combine everything and cook in the crock pot on low for about 5-6 hours. Stir well. Use as a taco or burrito filling. YUM!