Tales of a Tired Mom

Sunday - Happy Mother's Day!! - There is no shame in my take out game. I enjoyed some Chinese food in my sweatpants in the comfort of my home ;) Monday - STOUP - It is a cold and rainy day here so I figured a nice stew/soup would be perfect. I started the pot by sauteing some onions and then adding a can of diced tomatoes, a can of kidney beans, a can of creamed corn, and a packet of fajitas seasoning. I am letting that cook on low all day long. Tuesday - Bean Tortillas - Okay grab some ... VIEW POST

Need a last minute Mother's Day handmade gift? This DIY dried flower frame is the perfect idea that makes for an adorable keepsake. What we need: plastic freezer bagflowerspicture framestickers or any kind of decorations you choose What to do: Cut the zipper end of the plastic bag off or to desired sizeCut off the end of the flowers or you can even just use the petals. Glue them inside the plastic bag.When you are finished, glue the end of the bag to seal it. Put the ... VIEW POST

So we took the week off from cooking because we were adventuring on a roadtrip to North Carolina! We had a great time and it was the perfect little vacation! The weather was beautiful and we got to go swimming and enjoy the time off from school. Now back to the kitchen! After enjoying ourselves on our trip, I asked my husband to have some fruits and veggies stocked when we got back. So we are ready to juice and get some healthy meals going. Which brings me to my new favorite ... VIEW POST

So we had a busy weekend and I was kind of scrambling to put together a menu. Especially with new ideas. But here it is. Please don't judge my spelling of kebabs and omelettes...haha!! I didn't finish my coffee before I wrote the board and took a picture. My goal is always to use the leftovers we have in the fridge but transform them into something new so it's not really like leftovers. I hate wasting food! What's on the Menu Monday VIII Sunday - Ham Dinner - It's that time of year. ... VIEW POST

Peep this! Peeps! They are everywhere! Peep this, I turned my leftover coffee into a sweet caffeine treat!!!! MOMS- How many times a day do you microwave the same cup of coffee before dumping it or throwing it in the fridge for later?? I do this all the time. I did not feel like making this an iced coffee and I was too lazy to make a fresh pot. Throw the leftover coffee into a pot on the stove top... just add cocoa powder and a bunch of cinnamon. It's like a hot chocolate ... VIEW POST

Warm weather means the grill is coming out of retirement. I am always trying to change things up and make new things. Especially, when I find a new food that my little picky eater likes. Which is what inspired my "fried rice" couscous. Little man liked plain couscous so I am going to sneak in a few other ingredients. What's on the Menu Monday VII Sunday - Bean Burgers - Served with sliced avocado and tomatoes. Monday - "Fried Rice" Couscous - First, I sauteed some chopped celery, ... VIEW POST