Here are some photos from the last few days.
Kamis, 27 September 2012
House guests
I have been having the best time with my friend and business partner Claire and her family! Claire is on our Shaklee team and she has an amazing story! Her and her family rented out their home for the year, bought an RV and are traveling the US! Their kids are doing online school and loving the United States tour! They are the sweetest boys ever. We are having a blast. We talked and worked all day and are going stay up late to blog and watch chick flicks!!
Here are some photos from the last few days.
Here are some photos from the last few days.
Rabu, 26 September 2012
Southwest-Style Stuffed Peppers
I am so excited about this guest post because this recipe looks amazing! :) Today, Krysta, from Steen Health Solutions, is here to share this yummy Mexican treat with you! She is an amazing Wife, Mother, person and friend! We met online and and became friends and business partners. Krysta even stayed at our house four several days this spring when we went to training. She is super nice and very smart.
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Welcome Krysta!
My mouth was watering as a typed up this post – these were SO good!
Follow me on our Facebook community for more tips, recipes and more!
My husband LOVES the traditional stuffed peppers, but the rest of the family are not the biggest fans. We do all, however, LOVE tacos! These stuffed peppers have a great Mexican flavor that we all thought was great! We even had some filling left over and used it the next day in soft taco shells – Delish!
Southwest-Style Stuffed Peppers
Serves 4-6
4 bell peppers (halve and remove seeds)
olive oil
1/2 lb ground turkey or beef (cooked)
2 cups of cooked brown rice (white rice would be fine too)
1 cup of corn (fresh or frozen)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed well)
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 small (16 oz. or so) jar salsa
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning (I made my own using this recipe, or store-bought is fine)
1-2 cups Shredded cheese (I used cheddar)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the halved, seeded bell peppers with olive oil and roast in a glass 9X13 pan or baking sheet for about 25 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from oven and cool while you assemble your filling.
Combine turkey/beef, rice, corn, onion, salsa and taco seasoning in a bowl. Spoon filling into the pepper halves and cook for another 15 minutes or until cooked through. Top with cheese and cook until cheese has melted.
Top with sour cream or avocado if desired. Enjoy!!
Thanks so much!! :) I am so excited to try this! Thanks so much Krysta!! Please follow her on Facebook for more recipes!
Have a great weekend!
Bonnie :)
Senin, 24 September 2012
Free Family Night
Happy Monday!!! How was your weekend? What did you do? I would love to share an easy and free night we had with you. We are always trying to do fun, family activities and when they are free, they are that much better!
I really wanted to go out for dinner but I didn't feel like being inside with such a beautiful fall evening plus we are trying to cut corners where we can so I decided to bring an easy dinner to the park and have a picnic there.
We quickly cooked up some Trader Joe frozen pizzas and made our own organic popcorn. We grabbed some blankets and water bottles too and went on our way!
We had an amazing time eating and playing outside as a family!! It turned out to be a big hit with the kids too! We played tag and went for a walk after eating.
What is your favorite, free, family event?
Bonnie ;)
Here are some photos from the evening!
I really wanted to go out for dinner but I didn't feel like being inside with such a beautiful fall evening plus we are trying to cut corners where we can so I decided to bring an easy dinner to the park and have a picnic there.
We quickly cooked up some Trader Joe frozen pizzas and made our own organic popcorn. We grabbed some blankets and water bottles too and went on our way!
We had an amazing time eating and playing outside as a family!! It turned out to be a big hit with the kids too! We played tag and went for a walk after eating.
What is your favorite, free, family event?
Bonnie ;)
Here are some photos from the evening!
Sabtu, 22 September 2012
Organizing Bins
Today we are getting ready to move. We started to organize our bins so we can start using them to pack. Ekkk! We have a lot to do!
What are you doing?
Bonnie :)
Cleaning Your Wood Floors
Good morning! :) My friend, The Tipster, just started a brand new website and wanted to post here to share some cleaning tips!! We all love cleaning tips, right? She is here today to sharing cleaning tips for cleaning wood floors.
Take is away Tipster!
I love wood floors.
But, at some point you have to clean them. How? Water and wood don’t mix well when it comes to floors. Water can leave marks. You know how a wet glass leaves rings on a piece of wood furniture? Even laminates can bow and buckle.
Use water sparingly!
Steam cleaning and wet mopping your wood floors may damage them.
In a past life, I was in floor covering. It’s possible to ruin your floor washing it. I’ve seen floor planks that have bowed. It’s unlikely that the flooring manufacturer or insurance company are going to replace a floor damaged by cleaning methods.
Sweep the floor with a stiff bristle broom.
Check the care information that came with your floor. The manufacturer or distributor probably recommends a product. Or, do as I do, and damp mop with a nontoxic cleaner. If I’m just cleaning a small hall, I’ll clean the floor down on my knees with a cloth, but you probably won’t do that for a large area!
This is an O cedar dust mop, and the wonderful thing about it is that the removable machine washable cover is microfiber. You don’t have to use this brand, it’s for demonstration purposes.
Wet the cover or a cloth with plain water. Wring it out as dry as you can. Put the cover back on the mop. Spray a mild cleaning product on the floor in a ‘manageable’ area at a time.
I use Shaklee’s Get Clean Basic H2, diluted to the multi-purpose formula. It’s safe for you and the environment, effective and
economical. One 16 oz. bottle of concentrate makes 48 gallons of this formula! Experiment with size of the area you do at a time.
You don’t want the cleaning product to dry before you damp mop it. Also, periodically rinse the cover or cloth well and wring dry. You don’t want to be just pushing around dirt!
Job well done!
Thanks so much Tipster for all your cleaning tips! :) Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to wait to see what else you blog about!
Have a great day!
Bonnie :)
Take is away Tipster!
I love wood floors.
But, at some point you have to clean them. How? Water and wood don’t mix well when it comes to floors. Water can leave marks. You know how a wet glass leaves rings on a piece of wood furniture? Even laminates can bow and buckle.
Use water sparingly!
Steam cleaning and wet mopping your wood floors may damage them.
In a past life, I was in floor covering. It’s possible to ruin your floor washing it. I’ve seen floor planks that have bowed. It’s unlikely that the flooring manufacturer or insurance company are going to replace a floor damaged by cleaning methods.
Sweep the floor with a stiff bristle broom.
Check the care information that came with your floor. The manufacturer or distributor probably recommends a product. Or, do as I do, and damp mop with a nontoxic cleaner. If I’m just cleaning a small hall, I’ll clean the floor down on my knees with a cloth, but you probably won’t do that for a large area!
This is an O cedar dust mop, and the wonderful thing about it is that the removable machine washable cover is microfiber. You don’t have to use this brand, it’s for demonstration purposes.
Wet the cover or a cloth with plain water. Wring it out as dry as you can. Put the cover back on the mop. Spray a mild cleaning product on the floor in a ‘manageable’ area at a time.
I use Shaklee’s Get Clean Basic H2, diluted to the multi-purpose formula. It’s safe for you and the environment, effective and
economical. One 16 oz. bottle of concentrate makes 48 gallons of this formula! Experiment with size of the area you do at a time. You don’t want the cleaning product to dry before you damp mop it. Also, periodically rinse the cover or cloth well and wring dry. You don’t want to be just pushing around dirt!
Job well done!
Thanks so much Tipster for all your cleaning tips! :) Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to wait to see what else you blog about!
Have a great day!
Bonnie :)
Jumat, 21 September 2012
Theme Inspiration: Gothic Decoration!
Gothic decoration is unique and packs a lot of impact! If you love trying edgy and a bit of drama in your decor, this surely is worth consideration. There are so many interpretation, from architecture to color schemes, unique features and a sense of mystery. This is my interpretation of this stunning theme decor.
Surely Halloween has put me in the mood to explore Gothic too, but my understanding is very limited. Enjoy these unusual delights!
Surely Halloween has put me in the mood to explore Gothic too, but my understanding is very limited. Enjoy these unusual delights!
The pointed arch is one of the most important characteristic of Gothic architecture. The canopy bed and the spartan bedroom in black and white is surely evocative!
via Gothic Furniture
Amazed by this installation. Every day objects come together on shelves to create this interesting skull design!
Black and amethyst are a good combination for Gothic decor. A stylish decor, with just the perfect dose of romance and mystery. Candles and candlesticks are perfect choice for accessory.
Gorgeous decor here. The matte black is an amazing backdrop and the hint of purple is the perfect color for this modern Gothic decor. Love the ledge and b&w pictures!
A good idea for makeover! Find an interesting bureau and paint it black (surface damage no problem!) use a decal or simply trace a Goth design and paint it metallic.
Add a new twist, how about glow in the dark paint..wow!
Wood is a good choice when looking at Gothic features. Make it a little more interesting, add mosaic mirror to the staircase. Its eerie and creative at the same time :o)
Purple and black is popular color combination. This Christmas decor is so unique as its part Gothic with so many elements of Gothic decoration. Very enticing!
Gothic is not just black and ornate, it is stunning and stylish! The simple addition of pointed arc glass accent adds a subtle touch of Gothic. So chic and elegant.
This might not be the perfect Goth decor, but its black and teal walls are so visually striking! The ornate fireplace and black furniture add to the mysterious appeal!
Cute black bird for Halloween and Gothic decor. An easy craft, bunch of black craft paper and some time is all you need. Adorable!
via Etsy
And as always, add a touch of this interesting decor to your life! what an idea, the whole setup is so funky and dramatic. Imagine a holiday red punch for Halloween maybe?! ;)
Theme Inspiration: Gothic Decoration!
Gothic decoration is unique and packs a lot of impact! If you love trying edgy and a bit of drama in your decor, this surely is worth consideration. There are so many interpretation, from architecture to color schemes, unique features and a sense of mystery. This is my interpretation of this stunning theme decor.
Surely Halloween has put me in the mood to explore Gothic too, but my understanding is very limited. Enjoy these unusual delights!
Surely Halloween has put me in the mood to explore Gothic too, but my understanding is very limited. Enjoy these unusual delights!
The pointed arch is one of the most important characteristic of Gothic architecture. The canopy bed and the spartan bedroom in black and white is surely evocative!
via Gothic Furniture
Amazed by this installation. Every day objects come together on shelves to create this interesting skull design!
Black and amethyst are a good combination for Gothic decor. A stylish decor, with just the perfect dose of romance and mystery. Candles and candlesticks are perfect choice for accessory.
Gorgeous decor here. The matte black is an amazing backdrop and the hint of purple is the perfect color for this modern Gothic decor. Love the ledge and b&w pictures!
A good idea for makeover! Find an interesting bureau and paint it black (surface damage no problem!) use a decal or simply trace a Goth design and paint it metallic.
Add a new twist, how about glow in the dark paint..wow!
Wood is a good choice when looking at Gothic features. Make it a little more interesting, add mosaic mirror to the staircase. Its eerie and creative at the same time :o)
Purple and black is popular color combination. This Christmas decor is so unique as its part Gothic with so many elements of Gothic decoration. Very enticing!
Gothic is not just black and ornate, it is stunning and stylish! The simple addition of pointed arc glass accent adds a subtle touch of Gothic. So chic and elegant.
This might not be the perfect Goth decor, but its black and teal walls are so visually striking! The ornate fireplace and black furniture add to the mysterious appeal!
Cute black bird for Halloween and Gothic decor. An easy craft, bunch of black craft paper and some time is all you need. Adorable!
via Etsy
And as always, add a touch of this interesting decor to your life! what an idea, the whole setup is so funky and dramatic. Imagine a holiday red punch for Halloween maybe?! ;)
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