I thought this was a good potato tip...even though the lady is annoying lol even if she is maryann  :)

I made my mom a purse and a make-up bag for christmas. 

just thought I'd post it on here.

         

       

I have hershey kisses in my car and today Ezekiel asked "mommy can I have one of those chocolate lips?"  well I guess you kiss with your lips so he was close.

Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers

I saw this recipe in a Real Simple Magazine and it looked so delicious I just had to try it. It was very yummy. I loved the peppers, onions and tomatoes in it and the meat was just so tender. Here's the recipe from realsimple.com

Serves 4Hands-On Time: 10mTotal Time: 8hr 30m

Ingredients

• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Nestle the steak among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
2. Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.
3. Using two forks, shred the beef and mix it into the cooking liquid. Serve with the rice and top with the avocado and cilantro.

my next adventure...................applique! stay tuned for results.

my thoughts on Wuthering Heights

So my bff and I decided to start a two person book club together, where we hold meetings via text. lol So we decided we would be a little adventurous and start off with Wuthering Heights. Now with Christmas we haven't been able to keep up with reading like we hoped (we are only on ch.3 hehe) but after the hustle and bustle we should be able to  pick up the pace.
So I thought maybe I would keep my thoughts on the book on here as I read.


The only thought I have on Wuthering Heights right now is:
Why are the heathcliffs so rude, negative and mean. I assume if I keep reading I will soon find out.


--So if anyone wants to join us feel free to start reading and luckily there isn't too much reading to catch up on.--

Dear House, 
 I am sorry I have been neglecting you so. I have been so busy with Christmas. I will be back in January. 
Love, April


anyone else feel like there house is a disaster and cleaning it hasn't made it to the top of the priority list?