Sorry for the lack of posts recently... amidst studying for boards and finishing my masters program, there has been little time for anything other than the fabulous review books I've been studying...
BUT I will be back intermittently for the next two weeks, and then back on a more solid regiment thereafter :) I've been in the kitchen a bit, and have some delicious recipes I plan on posting in the very near future (nom nom nom).
Recipes to come soon......
Chicken Tamale Pie
This is legitimately one of our favorite go-to recipes... It is so easy, a classic "one-dish-wonder" and it freezes perfectly for later dinner/lunches!
Parmesan-Greek Yogurt Chicken
This lightened up version was delicious!
In addition, my next week's menu is set and this is what will be cooked up for us :)
Sunday: Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry
Monday: Philly Cheesesteak stuffed bell peppers
Tuesday: "Fend for yourself" night
Wednesday: London Broil with veggies and potatoes
Thursday: Southwestern Tilapia with mango-pineapple salsa and fiesta salad
Now that J's office is completely re-done (wahoo) I'll definitely have to do a before/after post of the space. It really came together nicely, and we did it on a budget!! (the upcycled goodwill lamps looked perfect in there!)
After boards, in addition to better meal-planning/budgeting strategies, I am embarking on a 30-days of cleaning/organizing challenge. I love clean spaces, but let's be honest- when you are newlyweds and now have a combination of his/hers/ours, space is extremely tight- which leads to clutter. I can handle clutter....until we move to a bigger space next summer, but I desperately need to get in some fall cleaning... I prefer "fall cleaning" to "spring cleaning" for many reasons:
- It's nice enough weather to open up the windows and let the fresh air blow in without sweating to death.... I live in Charleston, the heat in the Spring/Summer is enough to melt you into a puddle.
- Getting your space deep-cleaned and organized prior to the holidays is spectacularly convenient... this way when people come by, it's warm and inviting, not "oh my gosh you have stuff falling off of shelves EVERYWHERE".... it also helps to have a clean space when you start
- It's a great time to "give away" old things you aren't using anymore. Someone else may find great use for them, and donating them to charitable organizations helps less fortunate people also get new stuff for the holidays!
- SALES: Labor Day, Back to School, Black Friday, Cyber Monday...just to name a few. This is the time to throw out that can opener that has been on its "last limb" and go get a new one!
Anyhow, there's the rough blueprint for what is to come after 2 weeks!
Hope that everyone is having a spectacular kick-off to the fall season.... I know our furchildren are with their fabulous new acorn collars.
(Bells: Left- 7.5 months old, Smooth Red Mini Dachshund; Daisy: Right- Almost 3, Morkie)
Want one of these fabulous acorn collars with flower or bow additions? Head on over to one of my obsessions : With You Collars
Her stuff is fabulously made, unique, girly, and incredibly affordable. Sturdy enough for even the largest of dogs, but scaled to size for tiny pups like ours :)
Happy Fall, Y'all
Virginia
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