I don't know why, but it's taken me quite awhile to realize circumstances don't change! I keep hoping they will change so I can do the things I'd like to do such as "exercise and eat better." I keep hoping I'll just feel more energetic or have more time....but how many of you know it just doesn't work out that way. The energy never just comes. Time just never falls in your lap(especially with little ones around).........You have to make the decision even though you are exhaused and don't have "time" you have to make it and do it anyways or it will NEVER get done.
You have to create the life you want because it will never happen if you don't make the changes.
So with that said...exercise...done today! (yea! 1 day down a lifetime to go). I fit it in because I have to or I'll never be the person I need and want to be. I hope I can purpose to continue this and make time for myself........I need to take care of me too!
There are many areas in my life this applies to....exercise,home,relationships,etc... Anyone else have an area you've decided you were not happy with so you are changing it?
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Two Soup Recipes to keep your family warm for winter
Here are two great soup recipes to help keep you warm and cozy all winter long...not to mention they are delish! I will post two other recipes next week as well so don't forget to check back!
Chicken Tortellini Soup
7 3/4 c. chicken broth
2-14oz. can stewed tomatoes,cutup
1-10oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach,thawed
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
9 oz. refrigerated(or frozen) cheese tortellini
2 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken
In dutch oven or large soup pan mix broth,tomatoes,spinach,parmesan cheese,salt and pepper. Cook 10 min. Add tortellini and chicken. Cook about 5 min. or until tortellini is heated through.
Yields 12 servings
Enjoy!!!
Cream of Broccoli Soup
2T. chopped onions
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 c. half n half
1 c. milk
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. basil
1/3 lb. of yellow cheese (American #1)
3 c. fresh chopped broccoli
Melt butter in large soup pan. Add onions and saute until tender. Add flour and stir 1 min. Add half n half, milk, and broth. Stir until thick and bubbly over med. heat. Add spices, cheese and broccoli. Cook for 5 min. over med. heat until broccoli is tender.
Serves 4
Enjoy!!!
Chicken Tortellini Soup
7 3/4 c. chicken broth
2-14oz. can stewed tomatoes,cutup
1-10oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach,thawed
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
9 oz. refrigerated(or frozen) cheese tortellini
2 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken
In dutch oven or large soup pan mix broth,tomatoes,spinach,parmesan cheese,salt and pepper. Cook 10 min. Add tortellini and chicken. Cook about 5 min. or until tortellini is heated through.
Yields 12 servings
Enjoy!!!
Cream of Broccoli Soup
2T. chopped onions
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 c. half n half
1 c. milk
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. basil
1/3 lb. of yellow cheese (American #1)
3 c. fresh chopped broccoli
Melt butter in large soup pan. Add onions and saute until tender. Add flour and stir 1 min. Add half n half, milk, and broth. Stir until thick and bubbly over med. heat. Add spices, cheese and broccoli. Cook for 5 min. over med. heat until broccoli is tender.
Serves 4
Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday is Ironing Day
It's Tuesday....I'm going to make it ironing day(we'll see how this goes!) Anyone who knows me really well knows I dread ironing and that my hubby usually does most of it himself! I know, I know, poor baby. How could I dare let my husband iron his own shirts?!
Well, one way I know I could be a help and show him love is to do this very dreaded thing!
It's interesting in marriage how the things YOU think are most important to do are not always the most important to your spouse. I remember a conversation awhile ago where I found out the chores my husband loved when I got done... things I usually put off.....ironing,trash,making the bed,piles of laundry (what's left right???)
The point is taking the time to set aside what you always want done to see what the most important man in your life likes done. What ways can you bless him today? It may not even be a "house thing" it may be saying sweet words or a note of encouragment......so many ways to express our love and appreciation!
So that's why today is ironing day.........this one's for you babe!!! ;-)
Well, one way I know I could be a help and show him love is to do this very dreaded thing!
It's interesting in marriage how the things YOU think are most important to do are not always the most important to your spouse. I remember a conversation awhile ago where I found out the chores my husband loved when I got done... things I usually put off.....ironing,trash,making the bed,piles of laundry (what's left right???)
The point is taking the time to set aside what you always want done to see what the most important man in your life likes done. What ways can you bless him today? It may not even be a "house thing" it may be saying sweet words or a note of encouragment......so many ways to express our love and appreciation!
So that's why today is ironing day.........this one's for you babe!!! ;-)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday,Wash Day
So I'm going to make this Monday wash day(and hopefully keep Monday as wash day.) The goal is to get all laundry washed,dried,folded and put away for the week with exception of anything that needs to be ironed. I'm going to go get the many loads of laundry and bring them all down to get started. Will do other chores while everythings in process.
Christmas stuff still needs to get put away......that is a huge chore in and of itself! The Christmas decor is always so pretty and cozy looking,but it's nice to get it all down...it makes things feel so fresh,like a clean palette. Once all the Christmas decor is out of the way my semi-spring cleaning will probably begin.
I should probably just try to focus on today ;-) Happy Wash day everyone!
Christmas stuff still needs to get put away......that is a huge chore in and of itself! The Christmas decor is always so pretty and cozy looking,but it's nice to get it all down...it makes things feel so fresh,like a clean palette. Once all the Christmas decor is out of the way my semi-spring cleaning will probably begin.
I should probably just try to focus on today ;-) Happy Wash day everyone!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
All Things New
Hello There! Happy 2011! A new year means new things right?...so why not blog? Over the past year I've been enjoying many blogs so thought why not have my own? So here I am......so exciting ;-)
I love the thought of a new year. New...who doesn't love something new? I certainly do! So i'm trying to get myself on a NEW schedule which will take a lot of will power for me to do. I'm going to get back on track with my quiet time,hopefully exercise,chores,school,etc. Change is good...I think;-)
Part of this new schedule involves getting more sleep,which as you can see, I'm already botching up. Can't believe it's almost midnight already!!! Have more to blog but will have to wait for another time.
Night! Thanks for listening and looking forward to more!
Rachel
I love the thought of a new year. New...who doesn't love something new? I certainly do! So i'm trying to get myself on a NEW schedule which will take a lot of will power for me to do. I'm going to get back on track with my quiet time,hopefully exercise,chores,school,etc. Change is good...I think;-)
Part of this new schedule involves getting more sleep,which as you can see, I'm already botching up. Can't believe it's almost midnight already!!! Have more to blog but will have to wait for another time.
Night! Thanks for listening and looking forward to more!
Rachel
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