BLESS YOUR HEART
Here it is Monday again, a brand new week is ahead of us. Do you have any plans? I looked at my schedule, and it is pretty pitiful. No “real” plans, just several things that need to be done eventually. I will be starting back up with my exercise routine on Monday, my instructor (drill sergeant) has been away for a couple of weeks. I need to start making plans for a Fundraising Workshop that I will be doing for the GFWC Virginia Conference in August, and Sandy and I need to start making and planning the decorations for Vacation Bible School at the end of July. A small pain of panic set in when I read in the church bulletin that bible school was only 3 weeks away! WHAT!!!! We haven’t even started planning.
In an effort to free up my afternoons, I have been trying to write more of my blog in the mornings, instead of sitting and surfing on the computer. Another time saver would be to already have my supper/dinner menu planned out and most of the prep work done ahead. Crock Pot meals would be wonderful, but I can never find any that I really like, that are healthy. SO, I am asking you gurls to give me your best recipe to try. I learned a long time ago that recipes from word of mouth are the very best. I love cookbooks, but their recipes do not always taste the best. The pictures in a cookbook will make my mouth water, but in reality they are sometimes bland. You can tell from my clothing that I am not into bland. Haha
Sorry for the foggy photo. This humidity is playing havoc with my camera lens. I clean it off, and before it can take all the pictures, it is fogged up again. Today’s outfit is my run around town and go grocery shopping outfit. Shorts and a t-shirt, pretty simple, huh? This is what I was wearing the day I filmed my makeup routine, and skincare routine. If you have not already watched my makeup routine video, go here for the application, and go here for the written description and product links.
I can just see my mother cringing, she will think I have on too many necklaces. Lol! I only have on THREE. They are all three by Plunder Designs, the short one is called the Ada. I got this in my start up kit, but this is the first time I have worn it. I normally like the longer necklace styles, but I just thought I needed something extra this time. I like that it fills in the “void,” and the saying on the plate says, “Bless Your ❤️.” Us southern girls use this term a lot, and each time it has a different meaning. For example:
In the most loving term, such as “You are the sweetest thing, Bless your heart!”
In the what were you thinking term, “Did you really think those pants went with that top? “Bless your heart!”
In the I am so sorry for your loss term, “I really hate that your goldfish got eaten by your cat.” “Bless your heart.”
In the way that says you are as dumb as a rock, “Did you really think it was a good idea to not wear sunscreen while you were fishing?” “Bless your heart.”
You just have to listen for the subtle tone changes, and sarcasm. Haha The rest of these necklaces are some that are special purchases. They are only available till they sell out. Don’t make me have to say, “You missed out on those two necklaces? Bless your heart.” I think that would fall under term number 4. LOL!!! These necklaces are the Stevie, and the Trudy. The v-neck t-shirt is one that I picked up at the GAP, but you can buy one of those anywhere. Except maybe at a gas station, but you know what I mean.
The from behind shot.
These shorts are a pair I picked up at TJ Maxx. I think (I couldn’t read the label very well) that they are by Kenji. You would think they would want their label to be made in a way that you could read it. I liked the color and the print immediately. Joe even gave them a thumbs up! Woohoo!!!
Printed Shorts: Lily Pulitzer | Michael Kors | Exact Shorts 
Beckley decided to join me for the last few photos. He sure looks motley! But he is mine, and I think he is gorgeous. He unfortunately has an allergy that takes a toil on his skin and hair. “Bless His Heart.”
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Your very welcome! I haven’t tried it, but I am sure you could do the same recipe with chicken breast if you wanted to.
Hi from Toronto where we are also in a heat wave. Bless your heart for taking pictures from behind.
As for the makeup video, I would be interested in seeing how your makeup is organized.
I love your saying “Bless your heart” and will definitely put it to good use especially with one friend of mine who constantly complains about everything….Bless her heart! LOL PS. Love your blog and your sense of humor and style!!!
Here is one I like.
CHILI MAPLE GLAZED DUMP CHICKEN OAMC
2 chicken breasts
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbs maple syrup
1-1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp plum-garlic Thai sauce
For immediate cooking: Pre-heat oven to 350°F Place all ingredients into a large baking dish, turn chicken to coat. Bake until chicken juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).
For freezing: Place all ingredients into a 1 Gallon freezer bag. Lay flat in freezer.
To thaw and cook: Take the bag out of the freezer the night before, make sure the bag is sealed completely.
For the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F Empty the contents of the bag into a large baking dish and bake until the juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).
For the crockpot: cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 or until done.
On the grill: cook over medium heat until juices run clear.
my modifications of original recipe from http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=227%2C89&ls=h&pg=3&Search=Search&s_type=%2Frecipes.php
Good morning Tania! I like to make vegetable lasagnas for a quick and healthy meal. You can saute most any combination of veggies you like and layer them with a bit of low-fat cheese and part skim ricotta and use whole grain or even gluten free lasagna noodles. They freeze really well too. You can even used canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) with part skim ricotta and mozzarella and spices that go well with pumpkin. Also you can add in some turkey bacon crumbles or chicken sausage slices too for protein – I add this in when I make the pumpkin one. On another note I once had a dog with horrible allergies, especially in the summertime, and nothing the vet gave me to use helped much. I don’t remember how I found this site since it was about 10 years ago, but I ordered emu oil products from uniquelyemu.com and it did wonders for this poor itchy dog! I gave him emu oil capsules with his food and the difference was incredible!! His hair grew back so soft and thick and he hardly scratched at all. I even took some of the capsules myself, but I don’t know if it did anything for me or not. ha! I also had to change his food to grain-free with no artificial preservatives or colors. Hope this helps in some way! Have a fantastic week!!!
Love those shorts…and the dog. 🙂 Here’s an easy slow cooker recipe with a little kick. The secret to taking this soup from great to AMAZING is using homemade enchilada sauce. Canned sauce tends to have a “tinny” taste.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 # boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce (homemade is best…see below)
• 2 14-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14-oz can petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups frozen sweet corn
• 1 4-oz can diced green chiles
• 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and diced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Extra Toppings: avocado, fresh cilantro, sharp cheddar, plain Greek yogurt, tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook 6-8 hours on low. When chicken is tender, shred with two forks.
2. Serve with garnishes.
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce
(makes about 2 1/2 cups)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons flour
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or as needed)
Directions:
Heat oil on medium heat in saucepan. Whisk in chili powder and flour and cook until it starts to brown. Then whisk in tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Cook about ten more minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
I’m going to try this. It looks yummy!
Such a nice post – my day/week is exactly like that no real plans but a ton of stuff to get done…we have had a little heat wave here to which seems to have put me in go slow modus – argh!
Love your shorts with that top – am also roaming around in shorts these days – smile.
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Have a super rest of day,
Yvonne xx
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Love the outfit and your videos are great. Chicken breast (fresh or frozen) and half a bottle of buffalo sauce. After 6 hours shred the chicken for buffalo sliders. If you want something milder use barbque sauce. Add a salad and your done.
Love, love your colorful style! I really got a kick out of your makeup videos. My husband just happened to be walking by when I was watching it on my ipad & said “what in the world”???? To which I said, look we all have to do this to stay as beautiful as we all are! I have to say though, my make routine is pretty minimal, cleanse, tone, moisturize & makeup, usually CC cream, but I’m using an EE (even/enlighten) cream for the summer. I liked the look of your CC cream so I’m going to give that a try. I also picked up quite a few tips along the way! I haven’t been “setting” my makeup in quite a while, so I’ll go back to doing that. Some how in summer, I always end up with some SPF makeup & that’s it. But I’ll be sure to kick it up a notch now when leaving the house! As far as an easy recipe, this is my “go to” one. It’s called One Pot Pasta, if you like pasta! It does have healthy tomatoes in it! I did cut down the amount of red paper flakes, which really gives it a nice zip. You can do a search for it on Pinterest, as I wasn’t sure I could cut & paste it here. Pretty simple, takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish, now that I’ve got it memorized!
Just started following you. Love your outfits! At our age (50+) it’s hard to dress in a way that’s not frumpy but that doesn’t look like I’m trying to be 20 again. You nail it! Very stylish, cute and youthful.