Egg and Bacon Bagel Sandwiches

Yummy!!!  :)

I had a friend who was moving and so I was supposed to raid their freezer and they had these small skinny bagels...  I knew immediately what I was going to fix with them!  THIS!!  :)

I had leftover blueberry breakfast cookies and fixed these yummy breakfast sandwiches to go with it!  :)

I fried up some bacon and then fried up some eggs in the bacon grease...  yummy...

I just put the egg in the skillet and then took a fork to scramble it a bit, but not too much.  Fried it til it was done, and put it on the bagel that had ketchup on both side!  ;)

Pretty easy!

Toast bagel
Put ketchup on bagel
Fry bacon
Put bacon slices on bagel
Fry egg
Put egg on bagel on top of bacon
EAT!

I'm thinking you can use avocado instead of ketchup...  MMMmmm...

You could make these the night before and wrap in saran wrap and then pop in microwave to heat really fast if you are in a hurry in the morning!

Keep it wrapped in saran wrap and you can even eat it in the car! :)

Enjoy!!!

Black Bean Tortilla Pizza

I made this for lunch, and it was YUMMY!!!  I wanted to add some frozen corn to it and totally forgot, next time!  ;)

This was SUPER easy!!

I took a can of black beans, drained and rinsed them off, threw them in my small Pampered Chef batter bowl...  I then added one tomato, half a green pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, and then sprinkled on some lemon juice, and a little bit of our favorite hot sauce.  Since it was mainly for the kids, I didn't add too much hot sauce.  ;)

I didn't measure the lemon juice either, but it was just a tiny bit...

I mixed it all up and put on a tortilla and threw in oven at 350 degrees for no more than 15 minutes!  It made the tortilla nice and crispy!

Like I said, I wanted to add corn, and I think jalapeno pepper and onions would be a good mix to add to it as well!

Oh, I shredded some Monterrey jack cheese on top too...  not a ton, just enough to give off a bit of flavor.

The kids wolfed it down and I must admit, it was pretty yummy!

So give it a try, super easy, could work for supper or lunch!  just add a few things to make it more filling for supper, or make sure you make enough!  I only made enough for one for each of my kids...  next time I'll make sure to make 2 for each!!!  :)  Easy and cheap, what more do you want?  ;)  Oh, and tasty!  :)

A Different Kind of Recipe

I haven't posted any recipes quite like this, other than laundry soap, but really want to share this...  It WORKS!!!  :)  Here's what I posted it my other blog, I just copied and pasted it!  ;)
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I've been searching ways to make things, or make things cheaper. NOTHING against people who coupon, but I just don't have time for that. I don't have time to search papers, and cut coupons and go to 5 different stores to get that deal. But if it works for you, AWESOME!! Just with 4 kids and 2 more coming, I need basically one stop shopping... So, I've been shopping at Aldis! LOVE that place! Been buying most everything from them... And so far, I've been spending an average of $80-100 a week in groceries, which is WAY better than the normal $150-200 I was before.

We got rid of our BJ's membership, we just didn't get much there. I don't need diapers anymore, and that was a MAJOR reason we would go there... Plus some bulk things, but I actually found that Aldis is cheaper and tastes WAY better than those items I used to get at BJ's, so really it's a win win situation!

Plus, I do a monthly menu, which can be a pain at times because I try soooo hard not to do the same thing over and over... But lunches can be a pain... I dislike buying "poison" meat and pb and j, well, let's face it, can't do that EVERYDAY, can you? I don't want my kids growing up hating it! :)

I also have to think of cold things for Curt to take for the days he is gone so he doesn't have to heat it up... And I know he's sick of pb and j and cold ham sandwiches! :)

So I drank the kool-aid, I've been making my own dishwasher soap for dishwasher, AND I've been making my own laundry soap! It's saved me SOOOOO much it's unbelievable! PLUS with shopping at Aldis for pretty much everything, it's awesome!!!

I saw a recipe to make your own deodorant... I was like, there is NO way I'm making my own deodorant... But the more I think about how much I spend on it, and what exactly is in there... I've been so careful about the food and things we eat, why shouldn't I watch what I put on my skin, I mean, let's face it, it does seep in, right? So really, it still gets in me... So yes... i thought, ok, I can make it SUPER cheap because I have all the ingredients, and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work, right?

It works!!! :) Not to gross anyone out, but people say girl perspire, me, no, I sweat. Let's face it, my dad cursed, no, he blessed me with so many things, and sweating like a pig in the SHADE is one of them! :) So I really was a little hesitate to use/try this, just because I buy the $11 stuff, and it's a SUPER small bottle!! No fair.. Anywho..

Yes, 3 simple ingredients, I made 2 bottles for uh lets say 3 bucks? So, yeah, I'd say its worth it!

I tested it by walking 7 miles in DC the other day and I didn't smell! ;) So that's a plus, right?

I've been using it for about a month now, maybe 3 weeks and have had no break outs and like I said, I don't stink at the end of the day, so it's a win win! :)

Here's how I made it! Let me know if you try it and how you like it! I want to make Curt a bottle of it and will add tree tea oil to his... He still has some store bought stuff, so will save those bottles and then fill em up! :)

I "think" I used about 1/3 cup coconut oil.. I really didn't measure.. I know, bad me! But really, what do you expect from me??? :)

I DID measure the cornstarch and baking soda, I used 1/4 cup... But then it was still really liquidy (is that a word?) and so I added a few more spoonfuls of baking soda and cornstarch (equal amounts of both) til i had a more solid consistency.. I then added about 6 drops of 100% pure essential lavender oil.

You can also use tree tea oil.

I then made sure my empty containers were clean and I then dumped in my homemade stuff. I set it in the frig to set up. ;)

It was SUPER hot in my bathroom a few days ago and it just melted a bit, so... In the summer if your bathroom or house is HOT, you are gonna wanna keep it in frig or someplace thats cool....

So there ya go... Super easy and CHEAP!!!! Really, it's easy and it WORKS! Plus, you know all the ingredients that you are putting in it, so it's safe! Another plus! :)

Let me know if you try it and how you like it... Come on, drink the kool aid with me, it really isn't so bad... Plus it didn't take that long to make! :)

Oh, one more plus, it doesn't stain your clothes!!! :D

Cabbage and Rice

 Saute the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes...

 Then add the shredded cabbage and sliced carrots....

 Cook til desired doneness...

 Yummy!  I made a sauce to pour over the top...

 Serve on top of rice...  :)

I tried for the whole month of December to do no meat and no milk products for any meals.  I wanted to see how I felt and how the kids were acting by not giving them the meat and milk products.  Ok, they got milk in the morning, but I stayed away completely!  I am pretty proud of myself too!

We don't normally eat a lot of meat anyways, so it wasn't a huge deal, but wanted to omit it completely! 

Yea, December what not the greatest month to do that "diet"!  haha!!  So I am trying to continue that for this month!  :)

This is really easy and very few ingredients, which makes it cheap, but tasty!  :)


Cabbage and Rice

Heat 2 TBSP coconut oil in skillet...  add chopped onions and garlic, stir and cook about 5 minutes.

Add 4 cups finely sliced cabbage and 1/2 cup chopped or sliced carrots.

Stir fry for about 5 minutes or until veggies are your desired doneness.

Add:
1/8 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
2 t soy sauce
Stir thoroughly until well blended and pour over the cabbage. 
Serve immediately over rice.

Enjoy!  :)

Granola Apple Slices

I like to do snack lunches for my kids.  It's easy, healthy and fast.  :)  I am not sure about you, but I like quick, easy and healthy, and if you can do all three at the same time, SCORE!  :)

Most days I don't eat lunch, so if it's a snack lunch, I'll munch on things as I make it for the kids.  The kids also like to help make their lunches!

I had made some granola this morning, then just put some natural peanut butter on some apple slices, then dipped the apple in the granola!  The kids LOVED this!  A different way to eat an apple and granola!

As you can see, I just added some fruit and the rest of the apple plus some leftover chicken. 

Easy Peasy!  :)

Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes

I know what you are thinking...  Seriously, CAULIFLOWER PANCAKES???  Really, have I gone in the deep end or what?

Well, I was looking through pinterest and saw this recipe and thought, oh, I've GOT to try these!  Then I had a friend tell me she made them and they were absolutely delish!

So I was like yeah, I can TOTALLY make these, no one will know it's cauliflower, the cheese will cover it all up....

I almost fooled them, not that I want too, because like I've said before, I WANT my kids to be EXCITED and to know EXACTLY what they are eating!  I FULLY believe in telling them what they are eating, so one they know, and two, they can continue those healthy eating habits as teenagers and adults...  Or so I can hope, right?  ;)

I guess I'm also trying to "trick" my husband and see if he can taste it!  He ALWAYS finds out what's in them because the kids either tell him or I will after he's taken the first bite or two!  ;)

I did have them ALL on the cookie dough one though!  That was pretty awesome, not gonna lie...  I think I still need to post that recipe too...  Hmm...  I'm behind...

Ok, back to the recipe...  I'm tired..  I prob should've post things when I'm this tired!  ;)

Give them a try, they seriously are good!  REALLY easy to make too!  Gonna make these yummy pancakes again!!  :D
(I thought I had pics of it getting mixed up, but I didn't... or I can't find them, so here are the last few...  you get the idea though, REALLY easy!)

Here they are on the griddle cooking on one side...

Nice and brown, flip them puppies over!  ;)

Here they are all done, nice and brown ;)

Hee hee, it looks like 2 eyeballs with the bacon making it look like a frown face!  Should've turned it around a bit!  ;) Anyways...  Here they are done!  My kids gobbled up the pancakes AND the bacon! It was a very easy meal and it was good and healthy!  Can't go wrong can you?
For the bacon, I put it in a Pampered Chef Bar Pan (It has to have sides) and put it in the oven at 375.  It took about 15 minutes, but it was so much easier than frying it!  I put a piece of foil on top of the stone so as soon as it was cool, I just lifted the foil up and right in the trash!  Talk about EASY clean up!  Try it!  ;)



Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes


1 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c panko
1/2 t cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
salt
olive oil

Cut cauliflower into florets; cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, panko, cayenne & salt to taste.

Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3 minutes per side. Keep each batch warm in the oven while you cook the rest.

*I served this with a bit of sour cream on the top.  I know, it sounds weird, but it was actually really good!  I think next time I make this, i will put this in my Vita Mix and really blend it.  ;)

These aren't that bad!  The hubs said I could make them again!  ;)

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 ESV

So what does this mean to you?

To me it means that everything you do, whether you want to do it or not, give THANKS to God!  So when cleaning out that toilet, give Thanks to God that you have hands to clean it, give thanks that you HAVE a toilet to clean....  What about laundry...?  When I do laundry, I usually say, call me after a few hours, becasue I may be stuck in my Mount Everest of laundry...  ;)  It's funny, but I do sometimes find myselg not giving Thanks for my laundry....

I've recently decided to find JOY AND THANKS in EVERYTHING!!!  Yes, everything!  It doesn't matter how bad it is, we've been through some bad things, but I choose to be thankful.  ;)  It may not always be easy, but Satan REALLY hates when bad things come and we are THANKFUL!  it just makes him angry, and I love making him angry...  At those times, he will fight harder to get us and discourage us, but in those times, you call out and be THANKFUL to God.  God will see you through and help you, all you need to do is call out and ask Him to help!  He will help you!