tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50531858561705928722023-12-24T03:12:53.522-08:00made by the mama monsterthe mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-46113200939251301472011-07-18T14:32:00.000-07:002011-07-18T14:32:35.018-07:00menu monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxkKnvXaarUH0t9xUX2CFFFYejSJZ-XoXRGW8E9vIg6F_6vmvXrTzFtlzx5kMkOSaaqrXO5H1MeaIRnIQB-jx1bUmfoU5FNzvD-Y1VmH-CR11OAaSWSsA8MeqrYClO80NiIzXlWSiUFQ/s1600/pollo+asada.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxkKnvXaarUH0t9xUX2CFFFYejSJZ-XoXRGW8E9vIg6F_6vmvXrTzFtlzx5kMkOSaaqrXO5H1MeaIRnIQB-jx1bUmfoU5FNzvD-Y1VmH-CR11OAaSWSsA8MeqrYClO80NiIzXlWSiUFQ/s640/pollo+asada.bmp" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/page/2/">pioneer woman</a><br />
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* stuffed taco shells, fruit, corn <br />
*quesadillas, fruit<br />
*<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pollo-asado/">pollo asada</a>, beans ,tortillas, fruit<br />
*<a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/07/skillet-summer-vegetable-lasagna.html">skillet summer vegetable lasagna,</a> green salad<br />
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what are you having this week?the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-86737900218916631032011-07-07T13:14:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:48:25.404-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not the best picture ever but it will do...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have you ever been to glacier national park or montana? what did you think?</div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-11486257124193489112011-07-05T12:30:00.000-07:002011-07-05T12:30:18.300-07:00menu monday vacation/holiday detox style-<br />
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+ <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/06/grilled-chicken-berry-salad/">grilled chicken and berry salad</a> ( ala wendys style!), grilled sourdough bread<br />
+ grilled cheese, blt's or breakfast for dinner<br />
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<a href="http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2011/06/mediterranean-spring-bowls.html">mediterranean spring bowls</a><br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pollo-asado/">pollo asada</a><br />
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anyone feeling the post holiday bloat?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-28147670843935834982011-05-25T13:48:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:50:25.162-07:00my review:: berry almond chicken salad( from wendy's)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wendys.com/about_us/news/Berry_Almond_Chicken_Salad/images/BerryAlmondSalad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://www.wendys.com/about_us/news/Berry_Almond_Chicken_Salad/images/BerryAlmondSalad.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">um yep this is a seriously good salad. i was on my way to the park for playgroup today and thought i would stop and grab and apple pecan chicken salad from wendys ( which by the way is amazing too)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> when i pulled up i saw a pretty new looking salad on the menu... </span><a href="http://www.wendys.com/about_us/news/Berry_Almond_Chicken_Salad.jsp"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">the berry almond chicken salad</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. i got the half size so i could eat it with a piece of white chocolate pecan bread from harmons ( bread from heaven i think!) it was more than enough salad and was so good!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> i only used less than half of the pecans and dressing packet. everything was fresh and delish and it sure did not taste like a fast food salad. at only 270 calories and a pretty good protein to carb ration ( almost even) i can see this salad as a go to when i have to pick up something quick.</span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-26375613541821658882011-05-19T13:40:00.000-07:002011-05-19T13:42:20.576-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/scWAETwLojk?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">hopefully i can keep my computer on long enough to post menu monday. it's a good one this week. i find that when i actually make a plan and post it online i am much better at sticking to it. wonder why that is...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><br />
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15 lbs lost on body for life! i am winding down the challenge ( 3 weeks left) i have really enjoyed it but an ready to try something else. i am signed up for 2 5k's and a 10 k this summer. i want to do a half marathon and am thinking of the top of utah. has anyone done it?<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">why the hell is there no trader joes in utah? </span></em>i stocked up in vegas a few weeks ago and my supply is running low. thanks to my friend <a href="http://whitdespaincreates.blogspot.com/">whit</a> i was introduced to the most amazing thing ever. unsweetened, unsulfered dried mangoes. they are the perfect treat.so good that i may or may not be thinking of buying some from ebay... and thanks to <a href="http://www.kristametryan.blogspot.com/">krista </a>i learned about dark chocolate covered pretzel thins.<span style="font-size: large;">amazing!</span> the sweet/salty combo is perfect. <a href="http://ginjohn81.blogspot.com/">ginnie</a> introduced me to the freeze dried snap peas a little to late. i tried them after we left the store and was wishing i bought a bag the whole car ride. good thing i am headed to cali in june to restock. my great grandma has 3 trader joes in her neighborhood!<br />
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speaking of vegas... it was so much fun. my mom and husband watched the kids while i headed out for three nights o fun with my girls. we all grew up together and have kept in contact throughout the years. we had tons of fun laying out, running, eating, chatting, swimming, dancing, stalking celebs ( well brandon flowers and the polygs from sister wives) shopping, sleeping on a giant unibed, people watching... i sure do love these friends. ( ps. aren't they cute?)the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-445702226241524602011-04-18T19:28:00.000-07:002011-04-18T19:37:51.400-07:00menu monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUya9UUgPu5QqODVALwuX3AswttBvQWvjZ0ySacfdHq30iRDRvMt2EEng-Hcm7GBNTu-ZceEew0jcmLjMgsXo7cca87GA_G5qnGm1QV6paP_qpAkGCJ62NPHpjHLWtmHRcyfqLjmflMxY/s1600/tortilla.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUya9UUgPu5QqODVALwuX3AswttBvQWvjZ0ySacfdHq30iRDRvMt2EEng-Hcm7GBNTu-ZceEew0jcmLjMgsXo7cca87GA_G5qnGm1QV6paP_qpAkGCJ62NPHpjHLWtmHRcyfqLjmflMxY/s400/tortilla.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/03/guest-post-sopitas-de-tortilla-by-life-of-carbon.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BlueCricketDesign+%28Blue+Cricket+Design%29">via</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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*<a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/04/penne-with-roasted-asparagus-and-balsamic-butter.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">penne with roasted asparagus and balsamic vinegar</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> + breadsticks + green salad</span><br />
*<a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/04/kicked-up-ramen-noodles-kung-pao-style.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">kung pao ramen noodles</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> + asian slaw salad salad </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New;">*<a href="http://danicasdaily.com/ceimb-chicken-paella-with-sausage-olives/">chicken paella</a> + green salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">*grandma batemans easter wienie roast! bringing a salad</span><br />
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* steak, oven french fries, broccoli, canned peaches<br />
* taco bar with all the fixings, smoothies<br />
* breakfast for dinner, <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/recipe/asparagus-and-eggs?czone=eat-well%2Fnatural-foods%2Fnatural-foods-power&backto=true&backtourl=%2Fphotogallery%2Fvitamin-recipes#slide_5">roasted asparagus with egg</a>, bacon, bagels<br />
* <a href="http://mealsandmoves.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/new-things-big-small/">cheesy noodle casserole</a> ( aka noodley doodley), green salad, asparagus, garlic bread<br />
* date night?<br />
* leftovers or sandwiches<br />
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last week our church had a self reliance workshop. i went to 2 classes. one on finances and one on the importance of family dinners. my kids are young enough that we don't have much going on yet and are able to have family dinner most nights. i really enjoyed the class and it gave me some good ideas. i will share them with you tomorrow. i'm getting pretty tired. watching biggest loser will do that to you ;)the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-21296711876358432142011-03-14T15:08:00.000-07:002011-03-14T15:16:57.517-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKj3pIF9pwMO5HXnQ0Z14cUB9NKBUV3EMpdluong-x2fnRQQIZhsGVZyPwoT70PMXLt4MLdtyB1-ltgbpktZHDskpiBjpMS2r6zNAKLrs8Jg7C818gZQg7YE-xS9WWJ_fkBzCyg4WHzLo/s1600/jazz+apple.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKj3pIF9pwMO5HXnQ0Z14cUB9NKBUV3EMpdluong-x2fnRQQIZhsGVZyPwoT70PMXLt4MLdtyB1-ltgbpktZHDskpiBjpMS2r6zNAKLrs8Jg7C818gZQg7YE-xS9WWJ_fkBzCyg4WHzLo/s320/jazz+apple.bmp" width="286" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> so- i just got through eating the second best apple of my life. <em>what apple is that you say</em>? it's called a </span><a href="http://www.produceoasis.com/Items_folder/Fruits/jazz-apple.asp"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">jazz apple.</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> i found them at smiths the other day for $1 a lb.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> my in-laws have the tasty apples on the planet but these are a close second. the apple was so crisp and juicy + shares a name with our basketball team ( what is up with kirelinkos hair?!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">you better believe that come free day i will be making the best </span><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/apple_dumplings/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">apple dumplings</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> ever. just thought i would spread the word on this tasty treat.</span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-57682484508466953862011-03-14T13:29:00.000-07:002011-03-14T13:29:18.495-07:00menu monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzDD-bgeJ-NDk66rJR843DoFtrx4XpqCsLZBFUBww3zdr5sgEnDf2qVZ5xHLIgwQ0M_ApDscxa3L0hUkSItWh3zGnQAVvDnAgktLh11R9x-MRp1yqxBK2P0HJiQ49DSnaiYTwX-s4ar8/s1600/menu+printable.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzDD-bgeJ-NDk66rJR843DoFtrx4XpqCsLZBFUBww3zdr5sgEnDf2qVZ5xHLIgwQ0M_ApDscxa3L0hUkSItWh3zGnQAVvDnAgktLh11R9x-MRp1yqxBK2P0HJiQ49DSnaiYTwX-s4ar8/s400/menu+printable.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/08/free-download-and-some-exciting-news.html"> source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>* <a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/black-bean-taco-night/">black bean tacos</a>, green salad, pineapple<br />
* <a href="http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2011/03/lemon-ricotta-pancakes.html">lemon ricotta pancakes with strawberries</a>, bacon, smoothies<br />
* <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/shanghai-chicken-and-noodles/7ba5ea6a-f358-4e1d-a666-bc322d221b9f">shanghi chicken and noodles</a>, green smoothie<br />
* <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/03/taco-chicken/">grilled taco chicken</a>, ( made into tacos with corn tortillas) strawberries, leftover black beans<br />
* steak, <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/06/grilled-potatoes-and-onions/">grilled potatoes and onions</a>, roasted asparagus<br />
* st pattys day dinner made by granny. you know the usual stuff...<br />
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do you guys eat leftovers alot? i'm not a huge fan. i will eat things the first day, then i don't care for them much after that. except for stew, pot roast, chili and fried rice. i need to be better about using them up. my husband takes them for lunch most the time but i still feel like some things get wasted.<br />
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what are you making this week?<br />
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do you eat leftovers?<br />
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ps. click on the link for the menu above for a printable menu from <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/">eighteen25</a>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-70178535002932419912011-03-11T14:54:00.000-08:002011-03-11T15:40:47.890-08:00friday favs and weekend happenings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTr2B2OqApxs6aSHI3YUlD3H49mC92BfDqKXY7xPKeKu4Bu9Z2LBVnSUKS8bVdsZDrRaCeYA_rwRmuXmR1YkByIDtUIWdHsd9Gb9_ZCdhMekMjubCjwwmuxK06-VCGjhunRT2fIae_Gw/s1600/woodland+animal+totes.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTr2B2OqApxs6aSHI3YUlD3H49mC92BfDqKXY7xPKeKu4Bu9Z2LBVnSUKS8bVdsZDrRaCeYA_rwRmuXmR1YkByIDtUIWdHsd9Gb9_ZCdhMekMjubCjwwmuxK06-VCGjhunRT2fIae_Gw/s640/woodland+animal+totes.bmp" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>*these <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/animal-tote-craft-1110">tote bags </a>are super cute. you can never have enough totes right? the deer applique is destined to become a pillow for my couch.<br />
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* i am completely obsessed/smitten <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2011/03/01/my-bedroom/">with this bedroom</a>. lacy painted floor, <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2011/03/08/diy-chicken-wire-wall-antiqued-frame/">chicken wire wall</a> and vintage linens, floral too? yes please! i love everything ashley does with her house. she is so creative!<br />
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* do you guys remember making butter in grade school? we used to shake cream in a mason jar and watch it turn to cream. <a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2009/10/baby-food-jar-projects-homemade-butter.html">this looks even faster/easier</a>, although maybe not as fun for kids to do. i'm thinking homemade bread and butter + apricot and raspberry freezer jam is in order this weekend!<br />
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* i love love love these lightweight boy hoodies at<a href="http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2011/03/t-shirt-to-spring-jacket.html"> i am momma hear me roar</a><br />
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* week one of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS">ripped in 30</a> almost done! i am loving it. under 30 minutes, weight+ cardio. i previewed week 2 yesterday and it there are alot of moves i have never seen before. i am excited to try it.<br />
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* look how pretty my friend krista's<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyelizamae"> rosette cuffs are</a>! i have a green one and love it but the pink is calling my name.<br />
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*finally good enough weather to go to the zoo! i've got the fever for sure.<br />
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*i made some <a href="http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2010/03/09/homemade-coconut-butter/">homemade coconut butter</a> this week. it is unbelievable on pancakes. it was fast, cheap and easy.<br />
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* a new sunflower market is opening up in salt lake. i'm hoping to make it to the <a href="http://www.sfmarkets.com/salt-lake-city-grand-opening">grand opening</a> and score some free things.<br />
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* <a href="http://emmallamb.blogspot.com/2011/03/hello-hello-hello.html">the prettiest crocheted pillows</a> i have ever seen.<br />
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* how pretty is <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodwoolstool/5467525337/in/pool-1037714@N24/">this image?</a> wish i could find some pretty old wood that looked like that!<br />
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* what a great idea for <a href="http://brownpaper--packages.blogspot.com/2011/03/place-for-everythingwith-i-am-momma.html">keeping organized in the car. </a><br />
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*where is a girls scout when you need one? i love samoas so much i might just <a href="http://a-bicycle-built-for-two.blogspot.com/2011/02/samoa-girl-scout-cookies.html">try to make some </a>if i don't see one soon.<br />
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* <a href="http://edibleperspective.com/2010/04/nut-buttery-addiction/">roasted maple cinnamon almond butter!</a> i am all over it.<br />
what caught your eye this week?the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-32645429779179942662011-03-07T06:43:00.000-08:002011-03-07T06:45:01.247-08:00menu monday+ thai peanut noodle lettuce wraps, mango.( i didn't get around to making this last week and i am dying to try them!)<br />
+ pioneer womans chili recipe ( from book), cornbread, green salad<br />
+ walking tacos with leftover chili, fruit salad<br />
+ <a href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=204&sid=14561901">roasted asparagus and lemon chicken pizza</a>, salad, garlic bread<br />
+ <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/02/red-beans-and-rice.html">red beans and rice</a>, asparagus, fruit<br />
+ leftovers or breakfast for dinner<br />
+ date night??<br />
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other things i'm making this week-<br />
<a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/01/06/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/">making this</a> for fhe for sure!<br />
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my favorite ( and easy!) <a href="http://everydayfoodstorage.net/2009/03/11/making-homemade-bread-the-food-storage-recipe-challenge/food-storage-recipes">homemade wheat bread.</a> it really does taste like expensive store bought bread. it is chewy and soft. i make 2 loaves a week<br />
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<a href="http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2010/12/buttermilk-dressing.html">homemade buttermilk dressing</a> for my ranch loving kids.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/07/kids-week-homemade-hot-pockets.html">homemade hot pockets</a> for lunches ( add some <a href="http://www.mccormick.com/Products/Herbs-and-Spices/Blends/Perfect-Pinch/Perfect-Pinch-Salad-Supreme-Seasoning.aspx">salad supreme</a> and they are amazing!<br />
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<a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2008/07/french-bread.html">this french bread recipe</a> is looking good for the garlic bread i am making this week.the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-41675396855227790282011-03-06T14:49:00.001-08:002011-03-06T18:50:56.408-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> i stayed home sick today from church with all three kids. i got bored and made some spring headers. do you like the one up top or one of these below better?</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">obviously i am into geometric and cool color palettes right now. used my trusty</span><a href="http://madebythemamamonster.blogspot.com/2010/11/9-easy-steps-to-new-blog-header.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> 10 minute blog header tutorial here.</span></a></div><br />
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*<a href="http://cottonandcurls.blogspot.com/2011/03/bleaching-for-pink.html">this shirt</a> refashion. this girl has major skills. one of my goals this year was to make myself more clothes.i haven't made any yet, but this blog is inspiring me to do so. and asap!<br />
* i will be making<a href="http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-curtains-from-bed-sheets.html"> this</a> for sure this weekend. i have a vision in mind. hopefully they turn out how i want!<br />
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* my cabinets are done! i have to share my review of the product i used with you guys next week. let me just say-<span style="font-size: large;"> no priming,sanding,stripping and it looks fab!</span> it saved me <em>hours</em> of prep time, and it is<em> really easy</em>.<br />
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*remember how i ordered some delish peanut butter from spread? we ate it in 2 days and were literally scraping every bit out of the jar. well i made a copycat jar up to celebrate national peanut butter lovers day last week. it is pretty near perfect but still needs some minor tweaking. can't wait to play around with it this weekend and give you the recipe! oh and looky here... the best peanut butter ever in <a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/02/10/double-white-chocolate-and-pretzel-peanut-butter-pretzel-cookies-with-sea-salt/">cookie form</a>! and check out the <a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/02/21/smores-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/">s'more cookies</a>. i loooooooove s'mores and i am sure i would love this cookie too!<br />
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* i am loving all the <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19692912&parentid=A_FURN_PILLOWS&navCount=1161&navAction=jump&pushId=A_FURN_FURNITURE&popId=APARTMENTitemdescription=true&color=006&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&itemCount=80">cute</a> <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20657037&pushId=A_FURN_FURNITURE&popId=APARTMENT&navCount=18&navAction=jump&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">furniture</a> at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18847707&pushId=SALE_APT&popId=SALE&navCount=9&navAction=jump&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=SALE_APT&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">urban outfitters</a><br />
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*looking forward <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS">to this new jillian dvd</a>! and using my new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HBF-306C-Loss-Monitor-Black/dp/B000FYZMYK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1299273218&sr=8-2">body fat tester</a>.<br />
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*taking my boys to the dollar theater to see tangled and maybe tron.<br />
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* i love tif and her granny chic style.i like to think of myself as a<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/granny_chic/pool/with/5489682360/"> lover of granny chic</a>, but this has to be the <a href="http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2011/03/on-roll.html">top of the top</a>. she is so fabulous and creative i can't even stand it!<br />
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* <a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/">i love boys too!</a> i need to make some of the awesome things they have shared this year.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">what are some of your favorites this week?</div><div style="text-align: center;">have a good weekend!</div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-57931635126535679552011-03-03T15:34:00.000-08:002011-03-03T15:37:37.018-08:00<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i adore this table on </span><a href="http://www.talkchowplayhouse.com/2011/02/pretty-kitchen-table.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">talkin chow playing house</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i love all three versions! i'm afraid i'm not handy enough to make one. maybe a handy uncle or grandpa will help me and my husband?!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> i like that the first one is white. the natural wook color is pretty in the second and i like the width of the third.</span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-22078462287037281672011-02-28T13:38:00.000-08:002011-02-28T13:40:11.548-08:00menu monday-<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSwkkJU65XEkVCMuDYKGDNo6MHjJzB8OCXYlZELPrAtUbLYUX4jRquVnIy6ymtKTBkvsYzXNyxgHdk_NBEizyanBF2j3M3p6O4OM6Jfk4LvPpWn58COXXH3pU2-yGJCZjNnl6hvt3HVM/s1600/menu+plan.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSwkkJU65XEkVCMuDYKGDNo6MHjJzB8OCXYlZELPrAtUbLYUX4jRquVnIy6ymtKTBkvsYzXNyxgHdk_NBEizyanBF2j3M3p6O4OM6Jfk4LvPpWn58COXXH3pU2-yGJCZjNnl6hvt3HVM/s400/menu+plan.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theprojectgirl.com/2009/01/19/menu-planning-form-free-download/">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/10/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-perfected.html">the best homemade spaghetti sauce</a>, roasted butternut squash, green salad, sourdough garlic bread</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ <a href="http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2011/02/lettuce-wraps.html">thai peanut lettuce wraps</a>, mango</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ body for life breakfast casserole, fruit, turkey sausage</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ <a href="http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2011/02/chopped-pizza.html">chopped pizza</a> ( made with whole wheat pizza dough), roasted green beans, pineapple</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/05/rotisserie-chicken.html">fauxtissere chicken</a>, roasted red potatoes, green beans, rolls</div>+ chipolte buy one get one free! date night!<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">+ shredded beef tacos with leftover frozen barbacoa beef, grilled mexican veggies, pineapple+mango</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">what are you making this week?</div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-58161568119239287402011-02-25T20:36:00.000-08:002011-02-25T20:36:37.660-08:00friday favs-<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrC9Z31wSuzw2E9Og1y00gngK1o3BvhFxd8_8w_k-jX__ydra82iZVNNEJXlUqraHCZu67URYj7e4eoR_B4_GU99_5cZUk5GNjUJe61P4lziugO8ZWDUNLXzdlHAbA8kQdR-Erfg_0V84/s1600/skinny+ankle+jeans.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrC9Z31wSuzw2E9Og1y00gngK1o3BvhFxd8_8w_k-jX__ydra82iZVNNEJXlUqraHCZu67URYj7e4eoR_B4_GU99_5cZUk5GNjUJe61P4lziugO8ZWDUNLXzdlHAbA8kQdR-Erfg_0V84/s320/skinny+ankle+jeans.bmp" width="241" /></a></div>*these <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=66376&vid=1&pid=792759&scid=792759002">cropped ankle skinny jeans</a> are freaking cute. i tried them on last week and loved them but was holding out for a better deal. on sale this week for $19.50! wahoo!<br />
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* did a<a href="http://carrotsncake.com/2008/10/3-mile-challenge.html"> new treadmill workout</a> today that kicked my butt. i am not a fast runner. even though i run often. i do alot of HITT routines so it was fun trying something new. my times were... m1 (8:44) m2 (8:48) m3 (8:22) i was a tiny bit bummed that mile 2, was 4 seconds longer than one.<br />
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* loving <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19790682&pushId=W_SHOES_SANDALS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&navCount=0&navAction=jump&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=W_SHOES_SANDALS&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">these shoes</a>, or <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18982967&pushId=W_SHOES_FLATS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&navCount=27&navAction=poppushpush&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=W_SHOES_FLATS&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">these</a>, and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18581132&pushId=W_SHOES_FLATS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&navCount=27&navAction=poppushpush&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=W_SHOES_FLATS&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">these ones too</a>. which ones should i get with my christmas giftcard to UO?<br />
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* going to chipotle. <a href="http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/blog/rebecca/prinbable-coupon-buy-one-chipotle-burrito-get-one-free">buy one get one free coupon here</a>. my fav is the barbacoa burrito bowl with lots of veggies, black beans and all three salsas. what is your favorite?<br />
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* finally painting my kitchen cabinets this weekend! i'll let you know how it turned out.<br />
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* got a flat screen tv finally too! i just need to find a place to hang it or a table to put it on. i am loving this one from<a href="http://www.rcwilley.com/Furniture/Bedroom/Adult/Accents/210808DWRCREDENZA/2484579/Coast-to-Coast-Credenza-View.jsp"> rc willey</a>. and it is clearance, even better.<br />
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have a fun weekend!the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-85730528958429935282011-02-08T21:08:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:56:55.051-08:00my review:: suave dry shampoo<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i have bangs and exercise every day but only wash my hair every other day( is that gross? i have three kids and not a ton of time to do my hair, you do what you can right??) what does that mean for my hair? nasty, greasy bangs thats what. i have heard about dry shampoo for a few years but never really saw them at an affordable price. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">last year i found some dry shampoo called batiste. it was on sale for around $6 so i decided to give it a try. you spray your roots, rub it in really well and then comb it through. i really like it. the only drawback is that it is sort of stinky. like grandma perfume stinky ( none of my grandma's wear stinky perfume but that is what it reminds me of) i get the pink one and i guess the one in the blue can is better. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i have also tried TRESemme. and i was not that impressed. it smelled good but left my hair a weird texture. a few weeks ago i saw on facebook that suave was coming out with a dry shampoo. i have been on the lookout ever since. and i finally found it at walmart yesterday!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><strong>pros::</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">smells awesome. it has a light,citrus smell that smelled really fresh.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">under $3!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">left my hair feeling completely refreshed. added great volume and texture</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">easy to find</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">doesn't leave a white film in my dark hair like other dry shampoos do</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><strong>cons::</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i had to use a little bit more than my bastiste to get the same effect, but the smell was so much better it was worth it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">has anyone else tried it? what did you think?</span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-64084762078754562362011-02-08T20:47:00.000-08:002011-02-08T20:47:44.423-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVbEcVb5wIIfS1x8izg6zug3y46AHQ1METok6dpdunn4zCVPa8UIQEwLT00yY_-9lobJt1GnDVvAg4yIvSzXZ32nYdE8XCswaVZI1All1Ya-G2b6WjKNczFD4z31HPwc10EbaEUjwI4E/s1600/peanut+butter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVbEcVb5wIIfS1x8izg6zug3y46AHQ1METok6dpdunn4zCVPa8UIQEwLT00yY_-9lobJt1GnDVvAg4yIvSzXZ32nYdE8XCswaVZI1All1Ya-G2b6WjKNczFD4z31HPwc10EbaEUjwI4E/s200/peanut+butter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">do you guys watch the food network show " the best thing i ever ate"? it is one of my favorite shows ever. i am a sucker for food and cooking. i have always loved watching cooking shows but the newer generation of shows is amazing. i love diners, drive inns and dives too. we have been to a few places they showed that were in utah. wouldn't it be fun to plan a foodie trip and base it around places shown on food network? </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">so tonight as i was watching the best thing i ever ate- nutty. i died when they showed tyler florence's pick. white chocolate pretzel peanut butter. are you kidding me? i did what any rational person ( on a diet nonetheless) would do and ordered me one asap. i didn't even flinch at the $10 price tag. actually i did but i told myself it would be my husbands valentines gift. i am super sweet that way. check out </span><a href="http://www.spreadtherestaurant.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=56"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">spread here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. there are some other tasty looking peanut and almond butters too. can't wait for it to get here! maybe your valentine would like some too.</span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-7082870326485861572011-02-04T14:55:00.000-08:002011-02-04T14:55:56.133-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">i have got to have this hair color. i am obesessed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyDBTMgc11O-BJQ_RLXQe7p68tef1k8ILbyJjdgZNygq9xlHLJQVNjnPcxNGDpILlS6vP5THgLkxGGOI2Epurw3vnOnDyqc5UNFjnm18K5iiFehUsIFI7Ybn6uBOWqC1Rz8MmJCNgnbo/s1600/Lily-ombre-hair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyDBTMgc11O-BJQ_RLXQe7p68tef1k8ILbyJjdgZNygq9xlHLJQVNjnPcxNGDpILlS6vP5THgLkxGGOI2Epurw3vnOnDyqc5UNFjnm18K5iiFehUsIFI7Ybn6uBOWqC1Rz8MmJCNgnbo/s640/Lily-ombre-hair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">ps- anybody know how to make my hair grow faster? i heard prentals were supposed to help. any other ideas hair dresser friends?</div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-29226601497885033202011-02-03T19:23:00.000-08:002011-02-03T19:23:06.812-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">we are god's children. and if we ever got that through our heads thoroughly and understood that completely we would never do a small thing. we would never say a cross word. we would not use bad language. we would not criticize anybody. we would love everyone the way the savior loves us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i needed to hear this today, yesterday, this whole month. having a bit of the winter blues and can't drag myself out of it. i'm hoping that making some pretty things for my house and thrifting will help.</span>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-32815992622847940042011-01-13T13:01:00.000-08:002011-01-13T13:11:17.044-08:00<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">i never really get into valentines decorating besides a few paper hearts my kids cut out. i really, really love this garland though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">also <a href="http://madebythemamamonster.blogspot.com/2010/12/random.html">remember how i love almond butter</a>? well i tried making my own and it didn't quite work out right. well </span><a href="http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2011/01/homemade-chocolate-almond-butter.html"><span style="font-size: large;">check this out.</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> chocolate almond butter? yes please! i need to get over to winco for some extra dark chocolate chips and almonds asap!</span>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-25801226992132924542011-01-13T12:57:00.000-08:002011-01-13T12:57:07.577-08:00<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i love this idea seen here on </span><a href="http://www.ericasbloggityblog.com/2010/12/wall.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">erica's bloggity blog</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. i have a collage wallhanging above my couch. this awesome display is making me want to reorganize the whole thing around these wall letters from </span><a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/wire-wall-letters/?pkey=cwall-accessories-decoration"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">pottery barn teen</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. fun huh?!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">i'm trying to decide if i want mine to say family, love, home or something else... what do you think?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"></span></div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053185856170592872.post-696498416071716352011-01-06T22:05:00.000-08:002011-01-06T22:05:33.813-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBcSLOgv88wmGnXc2o9aAI0lY5ptVfXrCeWHr1vCsGLo-zwH772M6_rKBzM8ZLlbyqlpK90Lvel7p9oELilIJNYAQkivozgMaU54aIaiAmriQqMb1e4x9foT8QJo1podhwniWhHQo64A/s1600/Jamba_BOL_Landing_v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBcSLOgv88wmGnXc2o9aAI0lY5ptVfXrCeWHr1vCsGLo-zwH772M6_rKBzM8ZLlbyqlpK90Lvel7p9oELilIJNYAQkivozgMaU54aIaiAmriQqMb1e4x9foT8QJo1podhwniWhHQo64A/s400/Jamba_BOL_Landing_v2.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br />
i really am a terrible blogger. no mention of christmas at all, no photos of handmade gifts ( i made lots and i was to tired to take pictures...lame!) no year end review or new years resolutions, blah blah... but i do love sharing a good deal. here are some <a href="http://www.jambajuice.com/bol-coupon">fab jamba juice coupons</a> for you to print out. you are welcome. <a href="http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/2011/01/new-jamba-juice-coupons/">via here</a>.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">oh and when i am skinny again ( started body for life 2 days ago! more on that later) i will be purchasing <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/denim/highwaistedskinny/PRDOVR~36065/36065.jsp">these.</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhjjeVR6ohmygjitr76PpBUxARdLv3hx4XBBg7FZG7jO58dJzwqsC3yC7bp3nN3lcwgZfjkzewL3lJT0EKy-EqAM6DzBb0WJTVveaPw6qBnxlgs7CUdr3pOILAVVvoL17hObMfsK0Zyw/s1600/high+waisted.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhjjeVR6ohmygjitr76PpBUxARdLv3hx4XBBg7FZG7jO58dJzwqsC3yC7bp3nN3lcwgZfjkzewL3lJT0EKy-EqAM6DzBb0WJTVveaPw6qBnxlgs7CUdr3pOILAVVvoL17hObMfsK0Zyw/s320/high+waisted.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP526-uLBxIjGXZK7eBfUxJ5SsmRzMrTLcZuJlUJWVs6NkLrcNYjiZ8vXFu6CQoGvJvfO6PmU_AHy9uZ1ZaGWUM3d_sE4KNiwSI6ZVNSZTzTNWrWCbWvszfBluRtfdbSB2Eny3VCX1DE/s1600/toothpicks.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP526-uLBxIjGXZK7eBfUxJ5SsmRzMrTLcZuJlUJWVs6NkLrcNYjiZ8vXFu6CQoGvJvfO6PmU_AHy9uZ1ZaGWUM3d_sE4KNiwSI6ZVNSZTzTNWrWCbWvszfBluRtfdbSB2Eny3VCX1DE/s320/toothpicks.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">one more thing. we got a wii for christmas from our inlaws. i am now addicted to dr mario and the micheal jackson game. i used to be super good at old school nes dr. mario. i need a bit of fine tuning, but don't you worry, it will come back to me. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">be back later this weekend with a project i'm working on for <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/project-restyle.html">project restyle</a>.</div>the mama monsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439917934594243643noreply@blogger.com6