Menu Plan on Monday

Summer is in full swing and project keep kids happy, busy, and learning is in full effect.  We have already been to the library 3 times in one week and plan on going back tomorrow. Haircuts are on the agenda today since we will be spending a lot of time at the pool in the next few weeks. Here is our menu for the week. 


Monday:  Pizza & Ice Cream Party with the Swim Team


Tuesday: Taco Tuesday- Pork Carnitas


Wednesday: Sweet and Sour Chicken Bowls


Thursday: Leftovers


Friday: Grilled pork chops with Homemade Mayonaise, Sweet Potato Mash, and Grilled   
             Asparagus.


Saturday: Dinner out :)


Sunday: Crawfish Stew (I can't wait any longer!)  Strawberry Shortcake


Come back tomorrow for this month's installment of Tuesdays with the Master's Team. 

Master's Kit Club

Here are the layouts I created for Memory Mania Master's Kit Club this month. I also made two Oscar winning how-to videos as well. Watch at your own risk! More information is posted on Memory Mania's blog at http://www.memorymaniac.com/wp/

Isn't This Monday?

Well, I did in fact create a menu for this week, but didn't have time to post. So today will officially be double post Wednesday. Below is the menu we are following.

Monday White bean turkey chili, Dairy free & Egg free Cornbread.

Tuesday [Taco Tuesday] Easy Beef Tacos with "fixings."

Wednesday Chicken Stew & Roux, Green Beans.

Thursday Leftovers

Friday Turkey Dogs or Hamburgers on the Grill, Corn on the Cob, Cucumber Salad.

Saturday Grilled Salmon on Cedar Plank, asparagus, Roasted Potatoes.

Sunday Dairy Free Tomato Basil Soup, Grill Cheese Sandwiches.

Now I'm getting Hungry!

Menu Plan on Mondays & Master's Layouts

My last group of layouts from the current Memory Mania's Master's Kit. I will be posting April's Kit later this week and maybe even a quick video for an easy scrapbook tip!

Here is our menu for the week. The girls have standardized testing this week, so the plan is to make sure they are well rested and well fed.

Monday- Chicken Spaghetti, Green Salad

Tuesday- "Taco Tuesday"Beef Brisket Tacos

Wednesday- Apple glaze Pork Tenderloin, Cornbread and Rice Dressing,  

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Grilled Burgers (or Steak), Corn on the Cob

Saturday- Crawfish Stew ( I am hoarding crawfish in my freezer, so I may change my mind & wait!)

Sunday- YOYO (You're On Your Own!)

Thank you so much for visiting!

I'm back!!!!!!

     Sadly, my local Scrapbook store, Memory Mania in Prarieville, LA is closing its doors after 13 years of business. For many years, I shopped, cropped, and taught there, and after moving out of state, I was given the honor of serving on the Master's team for Memory Mania Master's Kit Club. So while many of you won't be able to see the layouts in person, if you have any questions about what I did, feel free to ask right here! I am looking forward to continuing on the team via the online store and just like you, I am so thankful that Tammy is going to continue the clubs! 

    This month's kit contains products from Bazzill, My Mind's Eye, and We R Memory Keepers. I was able to complete two double page spreads and three single pages without using any additional paper or product and I still have more product left over to use in other projects. Check back in a couple days and I'll share the other 3 layouts I completed along with tips on how to "get the look." using the kit. I am so glad you stopped in to visit!

Pardue Farms

         This was the third year that we made a trip to the mountains to cut our Christmas tree, and this year had to be the best yet. Because we hosted a party on Saturday evening, I needed the trees as early as possible and that meant going the day before Thanksgiving to get it. We didn't have many options available since most farms open after Thanksgiving, but one farm looked promising.  Pardue Farms in Sparta, NC. 

           Driving down the gravel road, we see several chickens darting amongst the Frasier Firs and hear the barking of dogs. When we pulled up to the house, Mark and Harold came out to greet us.  Three hours later we had two trees, a wreath, and a wealth of information about farming. Most importantly wonderful memories of a day spent with family and our new friends.

Not one, but two trees on this trip!

Warm hospitality, wonderful family- we will be back. 

Of course she rode Charlie!

Goats, dogs, cattle and chickens too.

So thankful that the grandparents were able to come with us.

I got my very own lesson on how to make a boxwood wreath. 

Where else can you swing from a tree limb while you wait for your tree to be bound?

And directions on how to get out of the mountains.

Thank you so much Pardue Farms. We made memories to last a lifetime!

Dear Blog, It is now Autumn

I'm sorry I have neglected you. I just needed a break. House guests, home improvement, life- it has been extremely busy. However, I miss writing and adding photos. I miss the urgent emails reminding me to update the blog, and who knows, maybe posting on a regular basis will help bring a little order to the chaos. You never know :)