Christmas Yummies!

This year I have big plans for baking on Christmas Eve but we'll see how it goes. in the mean time I have a quick microwave recipe with just 3 ingredients!

Pretzels, Hershey's Kisses, and Peanut Butter m&m's

Start by unwrapping the kisses. This always is the hardest part for me :) (don't eat them all)

Lay the pretzels out (I put down wax paper so no mess) and place the kisses on top.

Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until they are kinda shiny and melted. I have done this on defrost so I don't burn them and I also do not put any in the middle. ( my microwave is crazy)

Place the peanut butter m&m on each one and squish down (this is where ocd kicks in and I have to have all the m's up)

Once they've cooled and set put them on a pretty plate! 

3 ingredients how much simpler can it get!

Pinterest

Pinterest is my new obsession. It makes me feel happy and very inspired. I bought 9-10 new frames for art I've been working on for the kitchen (clipped from gourmet and bon appetite magazines) and OMG it's beautiful but in need more frames. Also I've been working on some mixed media canvas for over the TV. I painted them and have cut out lots of hearts to do a 3 dimensional thing. It's looking good so far. I need to take picks of stuff. Oh yeah, I spray painted some candle holders too!

Being organized is not my friend

Being organized is not my friend. Growing up none of us were the get out of bed and make it type. After dinner we were kinda tired from cooking, so no dishes got done. Clothes can be picked from a pile just as well as out of the closet. Now I'm a grown up, trying to run a couple businesses and I've been unpacking for months. I even got rid of all those skinny jeans I no longer fit today. But still I feel like nothing ever gets done. Where does the time go?

Today was a good day, tonight might be farty

Today, despite my lack of sleep because I was watching netflicks at 3 am, was a good day. We went to church, ate at the mexican restuarant with my family, went to the home show, drove around, stop by a friends to chat for a min, and came home and made veggie chili and cornbread. It's weird driving around showing him places I grew up when I guess I really am not supposed to mention the ex. And the ex was always around in those places cause we grew up together. Oh well. the veggie chili was good and we have alot leftover for tomorrow. I start with putting a little oil in the pan and put a chopped onion in first. When it starts to become clear I added the lb. or so of berkey (our ground beef and turkey mix. In my mind it makes it a tiny bit healthier) brown that. Add 2 cups chopped carrots and 2 cups chopped celery and cook about 5 mins to soften. Then I added a can of tomato juice, a can of diced tomatoes, 2 or 3 cans kidney beans(drained), 1 can hominy (drained), 1 can chili hot beans in sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper. and a squirt of mustard. Simmer about 20 mins or till the cornbread gets done and Voila! Good for our bellies but beans not so good for our noses later lol

When the going gets tough, its time for a nap

I do jewelry parties. Home shows. And my real job. Today I got up picked a nice outfit, did my hair and makeup, organized my stuff at the house, ran and got the other things I needed, came back, loaded the car, and got a phone call. A call saying lets change it to another day. GGRRR I haven't been doing home shows very long so this was so discouraging. So I stayed home. Did the dishes with some help from him. Then ended up napping in front of a movie. Now I'm awake but need to try to sleep. lol Craziness