Mommy Homework: Shoestring Date Ideas!
January 31, 2009
Wondering what Mommy Homework is??? Each week you will have an “assignment” here to share in our comments here on this site. You will love this-both sharing AND enjoying answers by others. Some of them, I compile into an ebook (contributors can resell as a product of their own–be sure to submit your email and full name when you register so I can credit you appropriately!).
The result is AWESOME!
Cajun Style Crock-Pot Chicken
January 25, 2009
I love ANYTHING Cajun! 
FYI, my great-grandmother lived in South LA when I was a little girl. There is something about Cajun Cookin’ that “takes me home!” Love it? Well, try this yummy recipe. It will warm you up on these super cold days! ENJOY!
What You Need:
6 chicken thighs
1/4 lb deli style ham, chopped
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes, diced
1 green pepper, diced
6 green onions, diced
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
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Got Goals? WRITE THEM DOWN!
January 25, 2009
What is a goal? It is more than a wish for something better. In fact, it is a declaration of what needs to change in one’s life. As a declaration, goals are written down.
Why is it so important to write down goals? The first and most common sense reason is that we will forget them. Plenty of us have minds like steel sieves. Writing down our goals is like putting rocks in with all that sand. Rocks are too big to go through the sieve so they stay.
Writing down goals is not like New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are vague for the most part. They are general ideas of things we would like to accomplish that are initiated to get into the spirit of the season. We want our goals to be more concrete and lasting than that.
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Goals Need Deadlines
January 24, 2009
We set goals all the time. Sometimes those goals result in less than satisfactory outcomes. Have you ever wondered why that is? One explanation is because the goals have been left open-ended. Not giving our objective a target to completion leads to unfulfilled aspirations and ambitions.
Here are five reasons that goals need deadlines.
1. Deadlines avoid procrastination. What is the first thing you think about when there is something to do? Do you try to find a way to put it off? Many people do exactly that all the time. The car is making a funny noise but it still runs so you put off getting it looked at by a mechanic. Then, one day it doesn’t run and the need is immediate. Without a deadline, the achievement of a goal can drag on forever.
2. Deadlines hold you accountable. Read more
Overnight Spicy Roasted Chicken
January 24, 2009
Nutritious. Yummy. Easy. Are you sold? You are going to LOVE this recipe! It is ALL that! Give it a try. You are going to love this one. It is going to be a big hit! GIve it a try today!
What You Need:
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp, thyme
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lg. roasting chicken
1 lg. onion, quartered
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Mommy Homework: Secrets to Successful Marriages
January 23, 2009
Wondering what Mommy Homework is??? Each week you will have an “assignment” here to share in our comments here on this site. You will love this-both sharing AND enjoying answers by others. Some of them, I compile into an ebook (contributors can resell as a product of their own–be sure to submit your email and full name when you register so I can credit you appropriately!).
The result is AWESOME!
Hot and Spicy Chicken Soup
January 23, 2009
How would you like a simple, easy and yummy recipe? This one is ALL THAT! Just pop it in your crock pot and come back for a super yummy meal just hours later. ENJOY!
What You Need:
6 C milk
3 (11 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cooked and shredded
1 C sour cream
Hot sauce to taste
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Five Tips to Help You Stay Focused on Your Goals
January 23, 2009
Setting goals can be effortless. It’s not hard to think up or even write your goals down. Achieving them, on the other hand, can be a bit of a challenge. In order to reach your goals, you must maintain your focus on the end result, especially when things get rough. Here are some tips to aid you in staying focused on your goals.
1. Create a visual reminder. A wish book contains pictures, personal reflections and other notes related to the finished goal. Let’s pretend for a moment that your goal is to start a restaurant. Create a restaurant wish book full of pictures such as cutouts from magazines depicting restaurant grand openings, the type of furniture you would like in the restaurant, famous people coming to visit, or even a fake review that you have written about your impending opening night. Visual reminders are meant to encourage and keep your eye on the prize when you hit a rough spot in your plans.
2. Ask for help. This point can’t be stated enough. Read more
Mexican Corn and Bean Chicken
January 22, 2009
Oh! Ready for FABULOUS recipe? This one is going to become one of your favorites! check it out and see! Oh! And it is easy, easy, easy too!
What You Need:
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 (16 oz) jar Mexican salsa
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (11 oz) can Mexican corn
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
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Little Italy Chicken and Spinach
January 21, 2009
It is COLD here! How about a cozy recipe??? This one will warm you up! AND…it is sure to become a regular! ENJOY!
What You Need:
2 (11 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained
1 (9 oz) pkg. cooked chicken, diced
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
1 C milk
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 C mozzarella cheese, shredded
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