Recipes

Lean and Green Taco Salad Recipe

                                Courtesy of getskinnybehappy

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Ingredients:
5 oz. Ground Turkey
1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp. Salsa
1 cup romaine lettuce
1 cup iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 tbsp. Water

Brown the Turkey -Add 1 Tbsp each of Water and Taco Seasoning- Mix it all up and let it Simmer on low for 5 minutes.

Layer your leafy greens, iceberg, romaine or baby spinach, then

Add 1/2 cup of diced  tomatoes

Add meat and Salsa!

ENJOY!

Calories: 358, Fat Grams: 18, Cholesterol: 139,   Carbohydrates: 9, Protein: 39

Love Expression

Creating this topiary was a perfect expression for “my love” on valentine’s Day!  Receiving my inspiration from Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss I put my “craft on” and created “perfect love” topiaries! 

Votives – Michaels $.99 ea.

Sticks – free (cut from yard)

Décor Letters – Hobby Lobby $.99

Moss – Michaels $2.99

Total Cost = $11.00

Expression = Priceless

 

Linking to: '>Under The Table & Dreaming

Better Late Then Never!

           2012 Goals

1.  Get Back to being “Me”

2.  Continue Design Classes

  

3.  Complete Home Project

• Half Bath
• Tile Back Splash in Kitchen
• Create Master Design for home (AutoCAD)

4.  Exercise more!

5.  Blog more! 

6.  Sew something (anything)

7.  Be a better Photographer

8.  Give up Carbonated drinks (done)

9.  Dedicate Pray Time each morning!

10.  Give More!

Poinsettia Tree

This time of year is always stressful, self-inflicted but I love it! Most of all my little blended family is all together at one time. Family is precious and I cherish the moments I can spend with them. This year I added a second tree in my house. I had a vision of a poinsettia tree. I purchased what I thought was enough poinsettia half off at Hobby Lobby. My MIL gifted me a tree which belong to her son who has since passed. Pre-lit (yeah). I should have purchased twice as many poisettias but tragically I lost my sister on Dec 2, she had a bag full of poinsettias which I asked for and a hand full of ornaments. Mixed the poinsettias together added the ornaments and now I have a beautiful poinsettia tree that holds a very special meaning. In Loving Memory of my precious sister Kim Marie Cardet you will be so missed.

College Dorm Complete

Well, I'm probably the worst blogger ever. One Semester later here is the end result "After" of my daughters dorm room! I wish I had taken a Before. I'm not quite up to speed on blogging but with practice I hope to improve! So in 2011 I'm just going to start and see where it takes me!

Bucket List - Check

Houston Koala Half Marathon....ran my first half marathon....oh what a relief it was to see that finish line...finishing was my PR time (2:48)....next month I'll work on improving the time by a few minutes! I can say it felt good to complete the 13.1 miles! Hip Hip Hooray.....Keep on running!

xoxo

Dorm Room Design Board

Our youngest leaves for college in August....Her request was Black, White and Red....so I've been working on decorating her dorm room. This is what I have so far. It's nice to be able to go a little bold!

Count down 42 days!



Item Needed:
Desk Lamp
Floor Light
Rug
Desk Accessories
Message Board

Not Shown:
Photo Mobile
White Full length mirror
Stick On Mirror Caulkboard

Outdoor Landscaping

Backyard more Azaleas....my frog jump into the picture! Frogs,Roosters, Harlequin a few of my favorites!

Cactus growing out of a rock...love it...front yard.
Frontyard Azaleas with flag peaking through!
Planter boxes in backyard...does this count as a project?

Thursday Inspiration!

Burlap Pillows


Found these wonderful burlap and ribbon pillows at Country Chic Cottage I'm really liking this as a jumping off point for a bedroom make over...inspired by the the texture of the burlap against the shiny ribbon. I'm liking the suggestion from for curtains!

Tuesday "Home Tour Day"

Every Tuesday I tour homes that have recently been put on the market. I love Tuesdays. I get to know the inventory in my area as well as sneak a peak into home decor. I never tire when it come to looking at homes, especially ones that are decorated with creative style. Model Homes are great inspiration as well. I appreciate all different styles. I get the previledges of walking into many homes. Some I can't get out of fast enough while others I wish I could linger foever. I especially love the ones I get inspirations from. Here's a picture from a model home I toured and just happen to have my camera with me. I just love how they hung pictures on the tree. Each Tuesday I will post a piece of inspiration from my home tours.

DIY Project #1 Complete - Chair Covers

My first DIY project is complete. Working with the vinyl was a little harder then anticipated, didn't get perfect corners.....but I'm happy with the finished project..Whew!

Happy Work Day!

It's back to work! Tweaking business plan for 2010! If I can assist you or someone you know buy or sell real estate across the street, across the nation, or around the world, I would love to help!

Thought for the Day!

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.‛
Karen Ravn

Okay today I started my first DIY project...I'm making chair covers for my rod iron patio furniture. I purchased a year ago from a restaurant that went out of business. One had a ugly cushion and the others were void any cushions.

Supplies:
Vinyl
2" Foam
Spray Adhensive
4 2x2 pcs of plywood -
Tools:
Jigsaw
Staple gun
eye protection glasses-

Cost:
Lowe's 1st trip $36
JoAnne Fabric $36
Lowe's 2nd trip $108
Experience = Priceless

I found the vinyl a while back at Joanne's Fabric on a trip to Dallas for $5 a leaf pattern which I love. 75% off. SCORE! Today, another 50% off foam at none other then JoAnne's who knew it was so expensive even with the discount. Purchased a jigsaw. Cha ching....wanted the DeWalt! Now I'm $172 into my first project and I haven't even picked up a tool. I'm sure my projects will be a little costly at first while I collect the necessary tools and add to my minimal collection of tools. Typically I borrow from my neighbor he owns every possible tool you could imagine and has given me an open invitation, but there is something about owning your own tools...right?
Today's #1 Lesson preparation is king! Stay tune....pictures to follow.

resolution time...

My Top Three 2010 Resolutions

1. Start Blogging
2. Run 300 miles
3. 10 DIY Projects

Join me as I begin my journey into the blogging world. I hestitated for more reasons then I can possibly list. Nonetheless, I resolve to blog my thoughts, my likes, and my progress! Come walk with me the best is yet to be!

A Little Angel . . .

www.SteveBrack.com

Happy Father's Day!

It was a fun day...we baked Steve a cake for father's day. Opened the gifts then we took him for his first ever pedicure. He felt a little awkward but the girls love it and enjoyed watching his reaction. The rest of the afternoon was spent with family enjoying a wonderful barb-b-que!