Halloween Inspiration

http://www.marthastewart.com/halloween-workshop

http://allhallowsdesign.blogspot.com/2009/07/halloween-wedding-reception-inspiration.html

Favorite things: Halloween edition 2009

It's going to be one FUN Halloween!

1.) Butterfly Wings

2.) Boo-opoly

3.) Halloween Shrinky Dinks

4.) Monstrously Huge Halloween Hideaway

these were found at Hearthsong.com

Chicken Fajitas

SOOO Easy and YUMMY!

One pot meal.

Slice onion, yellow, green, and red peppers.

Cut chicken into strips.

Put Extra Virgin Olive Oil in pan. Cook on medium. Add veggies. Cook until veggies are soft. Add chicken. Cook until chicken in cooked all of the way through. Add -- and here is my secret ingredient--- frozen orange juice-about 1 cup. Let cook down. The juice will cook down and become a sauce for the fajitas. Serve in warmed tortilla shells. Add a dollop of sour cream.

Thomas the Tank

It's NOW available! Thomas & Friends Hero of the Rails!

-and the party supplies to coincide!

Here are some more fun Thomas & Friends Party Ideas.

Beautiful Baby Nurseries

Maddie Boo Travis 3 Piece Crib Set
Wynken, Blynken & Nod 3 Piece Crib Collection Bebechic Lollipops 3 Piece Crib Set

Designer Baby Rooms from Dimples and Dandelions.

Chicken Mexican Rice

OK, here is my most requested recipe:

You will need:

1 - 32oz. carton of Chicken Broth
2 - chicken breasts
1 small chopped onion
1 can of Rotel (mild or medium)
3 TB garlic
1 TB cumin
3 cups long cooking rice
salt and pepper

shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

First add chicken broth to large pot.
Add chicken breast. Add a small amount of water to cover chicken to boil.
Once chicken is cooked through, take out and chop into cubes.

Return chicken to pot. Add remaining ingredients (except for cheese and sour cream).
Continue to cook on med high and cover.
Let cook until rice is absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
Season to taste with more cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
Top with cheese and sour cream.

Pirate Party

Ahoy Maties! AArrrrrrgh, round up yer maties for a swashbuckling good time, at a Pirate Party!

Used a treasure chest pinata filled with candy and faux jewels from the dollar store...
Found brass candlesticks, seashells, and other antique treasures to decorate with.
Used fish net for decor as well.
Handed out foam shields and swords and plastic telescopes and pirate ships for party favors...
Served chicken legs from the bucket and ale (ginger-that is :)) ...
more pirate ideas at my website: It'sapartyfullife-pirate party

Breakfast of Champions

I had bought a Krups coffee/espresso maker a couple of years ago... We made coffee in it several times, however, we hadn't attempted to use the espresso function. Well, last night my friends came over and we figured it out and it turned out sooooo yummy! So, this morning I tried it out on my own and again... yummy! This may be a ritual. This probably isn't a good thing. BUT, it does save me a lot of money spent at Starbucks, and I don't have to leave the house. :)