Take out!!

So tonight was my lazy mom night when it came to making dinner. We ordered Pizza Hut. I know that it is not the greatest dinner but my daughter had a book it certificate for her free pizza. So we ordered the pasta which was 2 for 10 and let me just say I was not really impressed. I love pasta but this was definetly something I will get again because I love my pasta not crunchy!! But oh well I guess that is what I get for being lazy and not making something myself. Well I really want to do some baking the next few days but not to sure what I am going to make. I might make some rice krispie treats for my daughter and my neighbor. I know that is not baking but I haven't made them in a while and my neighbor always gets some because he always requests I make them. LOL We are good friends with most of our neighbors which is what I love about living in a small town. I also am thinking I might try making a few more envelope covers for some of my pillows in the living room. My good friend Wendy taught me how to make them this weekend at our sewing class and now I am hooked I want to make more!! :) I love to sew when my sewing machine cooperates!! ;) Well I have had a long day of working, mowing and dealing with a grouchy kiddo. But the good part of my day was hanging out and relaxing in the hot tub with my kiddo and bf. Oh the joys of having a bf who owns his own pool and spa company we have a hot tub and a pool to enjoy!! :) Well it is off to bed for another busy day tomorrow!! :) I hope I can at least squeeze in one baking project or recipe for veryone tomorrow!!

Alrighty I have been super busy this last week trying to figure out what I was going to be doing this summer. (as far as work and childcare goes) I also have not been feeling well so I haven't really felt like cooking. That is how you know I am sick because I love to cook. So a few tips that help me get through a hectic week are I always try to make more of something and then freeze it if at all possible such as this morning I wanted french toast for breakfast and since I had a loaf of bread and eggs that needed used up I decided to make what was left of the loaf and freeze the leftovers. So I made 13 pieces of french toast and seperated them into 2 bags of four  and threw them in the freezer and then we ate the rest for breakfast. I also was the host of sewing group this month and it happened to fall on this last weekend. So I went to my 2 favorite go to party snacks and that is my egg roll wontons ( basically these are the filling from egg rolls wrapped in wonton shells and baked.) I will post the recipe tomorrow if possible. But I think I may have already posted it before but I will do it again as a refresher. I also made buffalo chicken dip. It is so yummy I could eat it as a meal!! :) The recipe for the dip is so simple. The way I make it is as follows:

Buffalo Chicken Dip

1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
1 can chicken (drained)
hot wing sauce ( to taste)
shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a cake pan spread the cream cheese on the bottom. Then in a small bowl mix the chicken with the hot wing sauce. I use just enough sauce to coat the chicken. Then add the chicken mixture on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook for 15 to 20 mins. or until the cheese is melted.

I also made turtle brownies but because I was in a hurry I made boxed brownies and I was not happy with the way they turned out but I guess that is because I know how the homemade ones taste.
Well I need to head to bed because I have to work at the shop the rest of this week so I should try to get some rest so I am not grouchy when I am answering phones!! :)

Alright so I promise that I didn't forget that I had a blog but there has been a lot going on here!! Such as my bf has opened a pool and Spa business. We have been busy to the point where I have been in the shop daily, which means I end up coming home cooking, getting my kiddo ready for bed, and then sometimes I go for a walk with a friend or I go to bed because I am exhausted. Another big change is I have made a lifestyle change meaning I am trying to eat better and exercise. I love food so I am learning how to not over indulge but still eat the things that I love. I also am trying to eat more fruits and veggies to my diet and drin more water and less soda. I gave up soda for lent and didn't drink it at all but the day after Easter I started drinking it again. :( But I have been doing it with moderation. Tonight for dinner I had a spinach salad with ham, free ceasar dressing, croutons and a tad bit of mozzarella on top and I made a hot ham and cheese sandwich on Italian bread with mozzarella and cheddar cheese for my bf and daughter and I had a little piece of that because it is one of my favorite sandwiches. I add a little garlic powder to mine and not the whole sandwich because my bf and daughter don't like garlic. Well enough about me tonight and hopefully I can start sharing some new healthier meals as I try them. Have a great night!! :)