Easter Eggs

Plenty of eggs dyed today at Heritage Schoolhouse.

We even have a few "camo" eggs this year. ;-)

The things this sweet dog puts up with... ;-)

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

Spring Cleaning Day 6

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ window

organized ~ utensil drawer

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Daisies in Early Morning Sunshine

Spring Cleaning Day 5

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ cabinet and drawer surfaces with orange glow

organized ~ paper goods cabinet

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

A Morning Treat

Favorite Fruit Smoothie

1 serving

1 small banana

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup soy milk

*1 cup frozen fruit

Place banana, juice, and milk in blender. Blend until smooth. Add frozen fruit. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

*I keep 16 ounce bags of frozen fruit in the freezer for smoothies. I like 'fruit smoothie blend ~ strawberries, mangos, and pineapple' and 'berry medley ~ raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries'.

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,

where moth and rust doth corrupt,

and where thieves break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,

and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

For where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also."

~Matthew 6:19-21

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Springtime" by Claude Monet

Spring Cleaning Day 4

location ~ kitchen

cleaned ~ inside and outside of refrigerator

organized ~ candle cabinet

What did you work on today? Please share! :-)

Fireproof

Supper Menus
April 6th-11th

Monday
skillet chicken parmesan, caesar salad, garlic bread sticks
Tuesday
fajitas, refried beans, spanish rice
Wednesday
garden fresh taco salad
Thursday
out for supper
Friday
pizza, lettuce and tomato salad
Saturday
venison sausage on buns, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans

my beloved Texas bluebonnets

Show and Tell Friday

There was no doubt in my mind about what I would share for Kelli's Show and Tell Friday this week...

...these precious aprons I recieved as a belated birthday gift!

I told the sweet friend that made them for me she had combined three of my favorites ~

homemaking
Aggies
and
pink!

Love them!

Spring Cleaning Day 3

location ~ kitchen

cleaned and organized ~ under sink

What did you work on? Please share! :-)

Enjoy your weekend! Spring Cleaning will be back on Monday.

I hope to share my lists with you then.

Crock Pot Chicken and Red Potatoes

Chicken and Red Potatoes

4 servings

3 tablespoons flour
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons oil
4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
4 canned whole green chilies, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted (I used cream of chicken)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning (I used 1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon paprika)1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Coat chicken in flour. Brown chicken in oil on both sides. Place the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and chilies in slow cooker. Combine soup, milk and seasonings. Pour half of soup mixture over vegetables. Transfer chicken to slow cooker; top with remaining soup mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender. Enjoy!

"My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet."

~Edith Wharton

Spring Cleaning Day 2

location ~ pantry

cleaned ~ shelves

organized ~ contents of rubber maid tubs

What did you work on ? Please share! :-)

Pioneer Woman's Meatballs

On the menu this evening were

The Pioneer Woman's

bbq meatballs...delish!

Always love her recipes ~ who can forget her apple dumplings! Not me! ;-)

You can find the meatball recipe here.

I highly recommend them. :-)

Spring Cleaning Day 1

location ~ laundry room

cleaned ~ baseboards, door frames, doors, walls, light switches, and light fixtures with a damp cloth and a little Mrs. Meyers

organized ~ cookbook cabinet

What did you work on? Please share! :-)

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

6-8 servings

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce and enjoy!