Did you know?

A dog's gestational period is only 9 weeks!! I can't even imagaine what that would be like. Most women don't know they are even pregnant until week 4 or later.

Can't Wait

Army Wives Season 3 starts on Sunday June 7th at 10pm ET. I can't wait.
Tune in on Lifetime.

Finished!

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: A Novel by Jamie Ford

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't know what direction the author was taking it so it left some surprises. It's one that could have continued in my opinion. It's sometimes disappointing when the book ends with the climax. But I did enjoy the book immensely.


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Week 2

Chicken and Bean Burritos with Pineapple Salsa (can serve with brown rice)(Actually made these already. VERY GOOD!!! Highly recommend)
Steak with Cauli-Mashed Potatoes (Potatoes were very good. Couldn't even taste the cauliflower)
Chicken Enchiladas
Spaghetti Carbonara (Also good. Not great but hits the spot without the cal/fat)
Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini "Pasta"
Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Dessert: Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti (I made these already sans cranberries, wonderful. Very nice. And easy.)

(I have to add the links later sorry but you can go to "Cook Yourself Thin" recipes

Eval: Week 1

So I have to admit I didn't stick to my recipes exactly. I didn't make it to the store to get all the ingredients so I used what I had on hand.
Lasagna: Made as directed (except I halved the recipe and made an 8x8 pan, and cooked the old style noodles b/c that's what I already had) and I thought it was pretty good. I'd make it again.
Risotto: I liked this. Very good.
Roast Chicken: I grilled this whole. I drizzled with oil and sprinkled with the dry herbs, squirted lemon juice inside and crushed garlic. But it was very good. For the veg I did sliced red potato and carrots tossed with oil, S&P and herbs, wrapped in foil and grilled too. Now that it's summer I like to grill a lot.
Sesame Noodles: I didn't have all the ingredients for this but used what I had and it was good. I didn't love it but it was good.
Sausage and Cornbread: I actually grilled the sausage. I added the garlic and lemon to the sauteed spinach. The cornbread was good but I didn't think it was flavorful enough. We ended up adding a pat of butter. (*gasp*)
Peanut Butter Bars: Didn't make. Forgot the cream cheese. Plus I can't find just plain 'ol chocolate wafers.

I actually thought this would be really easy to follow and I am findng it isn't so much. But I'll keep trying the recipes.
My goal is to start a food journal to keep track of what I am actually eating.

So it begins

My Little Man is walking at just shy of 11 months. I can't believe he is this old already. It's amazing how far babies come from birth but yet how far they have yet to go to be a full functioning adult. Amazing!

Cook Yourself Thin

This is a new series on Lifetime I've been watching. I would love to lose the baby pouch but I look at this as a way to cook healthier. So in order to stay focused I will be posting a weekly menu with links to the recipes. So give it a try and tell me what you think.

LOVE It!!!

I love Shop-At-Home website. It's a site you can earn cash back on online purchases, get discount coupon codes and even print grocery coupons. I've been using it since December and have already saved over $50. So if you are an online shopper, check it out. It's super easy. I have posted a link at the left. And if you use this link and sign up and make a purchase, I get cashback and so do you. Win! Win!

I Have Arrived!

Welcome to my blog. Or should I say welcome to the blogging world. I have wanted to start this for a while now but have just put it off. Hopefully I can update it often and keep it interesting. So thanks for checking in and come back to see how I'm doing. I would love to hear from you too, so leave me comments.