Friday Foto Fun with Craig's List

Its time for Carrie's Friday Foto Fun:-)

Because we have this:

We don't need this:

Or this:

So, I am selling them on Craig's List! Wish me luck:-)

My Boxes Behind the Lilies

Fun in the Sun

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She just can't get enough of that pool:-)

Tackling Real Life

It's time for Tackle It Tuesday with 5 Minutes for Mom .

Sometimes, all you can do is just tackle the day-to-day stuff. Last week's tackle was rough and this week isn't looking any better so, the best I can do is the laundry.

Melon Salsa

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Here, I am doing more menu planning with I'm an Organizing Junkie and finding more deals at Pick N Save for $5 Dinners .

The saga with my mom continues this week and so, I need to keep it really, really simple. At Pick N Save, they are having a Melon Mania:-) All their melons are on sale 2 for $6 (normally 3.99/each). I picked some up and I am pairing it with grilled fish this week.

Here is what I am serving:

Monday: Semi-Homemade Spaghetti (Cleaning/Doctor Appointment)

Tuesday: Leftover Buffet (Doctor Appointment/Playdate/Swim Class)

Wednesday: Grilled Fish with Melon Salsa (Doctor Appointment) (See Recipe Below)

Thursday: Chicken and Pasta (Swim Class)

Friday: Eat Out

Melon Salsa
Ingredients
2 cucumber, seeded and finely diced
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and finely diced
1 cantaloupe, peeled and finely diced
1 cup minced red onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 Tbs fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs fresh lime juice

Directions:
1. In a large serving bowl, stir together the tomatoes, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Stir in the orange juice, almonds, salt and lime juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for best flavor.

2. Serve over grilled fish.

Servings: 8

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (6.6 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 59.23
Calories From Fat (4%) 2.58
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.3g <1% Saturated Fat 0.05g <1% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 163.19mg 7% Potassium 362.96mg 10% Total Carbohydrates 13.94g 5% Fiber 1.65g 7% Sugar 10.72g Protein 1.39g 3%

Recipe Type: Appetizer, Dips

Source Author: Susan Ewing

Recipe: $7.34
Serving: $.92

Friday Foto Fun with Frustration

Its time for Carrie's Friday Foto Fun:-) This is how I feel today:

Why?

My mom didn't have her catherization procedure.

Why?

Her platelets were low and now her doctors are doing this:

Would somebody please just fix my mom???

Happy Lily

Since the critters are eating my beans in my veggie garden, I am posting a picture of my lily because it give me hope:-)

New Toy

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This is my new toy:

Ipod Touch!!

I love it!! It is an Ipod but, I can also check my calendar and cruise the internet with it!! So today while I am sitting through my mom's cath, I can blog!! I really needed something to distract me...cool distraction, right?

Tackling Heart Disease

It's time for Tackle It Tuesday with 5 Minutes for Mom .

Today, I am tackling heart disease. My mom had an abnormal stress test that has resulted in a echocardiogram today and a catherization Wednesday. So, needless to say, my creativity is at a low right now. But, if you send me some positive energy, I will be sure to be back up and running full force next week:-)

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Here, I am doing more menu planning with I'm an Organizing Junkie and finding more deals at Pick N Save for $5 Dinners .

At Pick N Save, ground beef was on sale for $1.89/lb., chicken was on sale for $2.99/lb. and so were brats again. We had a little bit of everything this weekend for the 4th of July which is a good thing because I have a lot of need for leftovers this week. I did manage to squeeze one new recipe out among the chaos:-)

Here is what I am serving this week:

Monday: Semi-Homemade Spaghetti (Swim Class Tonight)

Tuesday: Leftover Buffet (Echo/Playdate)

Wednesday: Leftover Buffet (Cath, Meeting and Swim Class:-)

Thursday: Sweet and Sour Chicken (See recipe below)

Friday: Eat Out

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 lb chicken
1 lb carrots
1 can Pineapple chunks; canned (head's up, reserve the juice for the sauce)
2 Tbs cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 cup rice

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer gently 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook rice per package directions.

3. While that's cooking, sauté chicken until golden brown and delicious. Add carrots and cook aldente. Add pineapples. Add sauce. Serve over rice.

Servings: 6

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving.
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 393.4
Calories From Fat (10%) 39.85
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.87g 4%
Cholesterol 87.7mg 29%
Sodium 210.98mg 9%
Potassium 724.12mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 49.87g 17%
Fiber 2.72g 11%
Sugar 27.55g
Protein 37.34g 75%

Recipe Type: Chicken, Chinese, Main Course

Source
Author: Susan Ewing

Recipe: $7.41
Serving: $1.24