Wordless Wednesday 
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Meal Plan Monday week of Jan 28 2013
So I am restocking fridge after the fridge fail of last weeks. So it gave me a chance to think about how I am restocking. This we my husband and I are build freezer stock items. I am making bags of meal starters. I cook many times a week and start with Mirepoix (onions, carrots and celery) small batches to freeze and I always caramelize my onions so I will make small batches of them as well. So I am going to make my start mix in my freeze ready to use for the nights I need an easy meal. More to come next week.
This weeks meal Plan January 28, 2013
Monday: Moms Bake Chicken (rub with oil, sprinkle spices (salt,pepper, garlic powder,paprika,cumin) Broccoli and rice/beans
Tues: My recipe Beef and gravy in my Ninja MC701 Multi Cooker 3 in 1 Cooking System
(used as a slow cooker) with egg noddles
Wednesday: perogies and kielbasa (Ninja MC701 Multi Cooker 3 in 1 Cooking System
recipe)
Thursday: Fish and veggies
Friday- Pizza
Saturday: Free night.. Moms off
Sunday My Pulled Pork in Ninja for Superbowl and My lettuce Wraps
Have a Great Week.
I am linking this post up to Organizing Junkie Menu Plan Monday
Adora Forever Friends 18″ Doll Review & Giveaway
Review of Adora Forever Friends 18″ Doll by Charisma. I received this 18″ doll and was impress by the quality of Adoras Forever Friend doll. Abigail is top notch 18″ doll. My daughter could not wait to play with her. When she arrived she was ready to meet her new best friend.
Forever Friend Doll Construction: The head, arms, legs and upper torso is made of a heavy weight quality plastic. The lower body is stuffed. Legs, arms and head are movable. The head pivots not only from side to side but up an down which is a plus since one of other well know 18″ do not it allows for the child to direct the head to look up but still able to stand the doll. The eyes also close when you lay the doll down.
Forever Friends Dolls Hair : Hair is brush-able, thick, and of quality woven doll hair allowing my daughter to brush for hours. Result the hair and stays nice. 
Forever Friends Clothing: I was really impress with the quality of the clothes. after being in the apparel industry I know great sewing when I see it. The pants were full lined. Easy of dressing my daughter is 7 and changing the outfit on her dolls is a big thing. The little sneakers were great event the tips of the laces were done. So my daughter loves tying them. The attention to detail was amazing. She had a little difficulty with the hoodie that came with the doll, with a little help from me she was able to succeed all the other clothes we no problem with her solo.A variety of Forever Friends outfits are available for the dolls. They also fit into other 18” doll outfits. They even have girls scout outfits, high fashion type furs, rock star and more very in tune with todays styles. All the styles that your little girl wants to dress and play with. All the outfit come with accessory which is really nice they do not have to be purchased separate like to do with other brands.
The dolls cost $59.00
Additional clothing starts at $19.95
My Age Recommendation is age 7 for self play and due to the dexterity required to change the clothes.
Check out my daughters video Review:
I think the Forever Friend doll is a great choice for a little girl. It has brought many hours of dreaming and creative imaginary play to my daughters life. I know my daughter will have her Adora Forever Friends Abigail 18″ doll for a long time.
Dolls and clothing can be purchased at charismabrands.com search 18” dolls
Want to Win a Forever Friends 18″ Doll off your choice?
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Disclosure: Received this doll for the purpose of a review. The opinions in this post are honest and are my own words about this product.
Baby #WordlessWednesday w/ linky
A precious moment in time.. no the baby is not mine..
Pulled Pork in a Ninja Cooker
Pulled Pork in my Ninja Cooker is my husbands favorite thing I make. He says it is a toss up with my ribs. Pulled pork is far easier than ribs. I make the pulled pork in my Ninja because I can make it all in one pot. I love the ability to brown and then slow cook the pork. My children love the pulled pork. I love the fact we make one night of sandwiches then can make many other meals from pulled pork like pork tacos and pork pockets.
Pulled pork
- 4-6 lb pork roast or pork shoulder
- ½ cup Apricot jam
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 Onion med
- 14 oz can Pork or Chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Caramelize onions in ninja with pat of butter till golden brown
- Brown pork on all sides
- Pour broth in pot, cover with jam, soy, brown sugar and remain ingredients on pot
- Cook for 5 hours on low till fork tender
- Remove bone, fat if any and shred with 2 forks pulling the meat apart
- Enjoy on a roll (you can add barbeque on side) Or try with a tortilla with rice and cheese
Here is the easy print Pulled pork
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Menu Plan Monday 1-20
So after a week of not having a refrigerator. I am meal planning with joy and still using up the meat I cooked last week then I froze once the fridge was working. So meal planing week 2 for me:
Monday: we were traveling so we ate wings on our way
Tues: I am making sausage soup (again repeat from last week) since I cooked the sausage I also use milk instead of cream with Pop Overs biscuits
Wednesday: Meat loaf muffins, baked potatoes, and steamed broccoli
Thursday: Pulled pork in my Ninja MC701 Multi Cooker 3 in 1 Cooking System
(see my tues recipe) and tater tots
Friday: Pork tacos with rice on soft tacos. (left over pork)
Saturday Pizza
I am linking this post up to Organizing Junkie Menu Plan Monday
What are you planning for this week?
I Need a little Sunshine #WordlessWednesday
So the winter blue have set in. It has been yuck for 5 days. Here is a little sunshine. 
How are you fighting the winter blues?
Menu Plan Monday
Menu Plan Monday many of my blogger friends do Meal plan Monday. They told me it keeps then organized and they save a ton of money not making multiple trips to the grocery story. The thing is best laid plans .. My fridge broke so I have to eat all the food in my freezer and fridge. Before it all defrosts, so let plan and try to beat the freezer.
We had a large spiral ham on Sunday night and gave some to the neighbor.. normally I would make the rest in to a broccoli cheese soup.. Yea not this week .
Mean Plan Monday : 1/14-1/19
Monday: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup from CopyKat I have sausage that is going
Tuesday: Chicken Pasties (they are in the freezer I hate to see them waste)and homemade gravy
Wednesday: bake chicken legs, rice with black beans w/ broccoli
Thursday: Country fried steak from Pioneer women my husband makes this and it is yummy home made bake potato fries and baked carrot fries
Friday: sandwiches
Saturday TBA
Sunday: Pasta
I am linking this post up to Organizing Junkie Menu Plan Monday
What are you planning for this week?
Fashionable or Abuse : Pierced Earrings
Pierced Ears Fashion or Abuse for little girls.
I was 7 and my sister was 8, when we got our ears pierced together. We want to be like the other girls in our class and have pierced earrings I remember it clearly, we wait as the marker was placed on our ears, wiped with alcohol and the quick firing of the gun. Like a quick bee sting, then we had pierced ears that we were required to take care of. Such a moment in my life. My daughter has been asking when she can get earings and I told her when she is 8 years old we will do it for her birthday. Tradition and she under understands the care that is required.
So a friend of mine and I walk the mall several times a week. This morning we were to exposed to a very interesting sight. As we walk by “Claire’s” a well know place to get your ears done, A young child about 4years old was in the window. The father was physically restraining this little girl, as her ears were being done. She was screaming her head off. We slowed our pace and watched as this child was restrained and fearful screams escaped as her ears were done with the onlookers of the mother and younger sister watched. We looked at each other and said that was just not right. The more seasoned ladys walking behind us stopped and abuse was mentioned.
Now I have held my son down for a shot at the Dr. office. He was 9 it took me and 2 nurses to hold him for the shot that he need for his health. The nurses tried to make me feel better.. when they said he is nothing “you should see when the 13 year old boys won’t get a shot . It takes 5 nurses to hold them down”. I still felt terrible and pleaded with him to get the shot, because it was for his health. it was a parenting moment I will never forget. I also informed my husband he was taking him for shots from now on..
Ear piercing is not for health.
How does a 4 year old child understand her Daddy holding her down?
We saw the little girl later trailing behind her parents with a lollipop.
Is is possible she got one ear done and then freaked out? Then the restraint came so she got both ears done.
What would you do? How do you feel about it if it was child?
Berkshire Blanket Review
So I got a great Christmas gift from my mother in law. Berkshire throws, I know who needs another throw. I didn’t think I did either till I received these. Berkshire Blanket fluffie Throw They are super light and very soft also large enough for 2 of us to fit under. Love them.
In the few days we have had these blankets my family has fought over who is getting them. The kids love them. I love that they are warm but light. The softness just makes you smile and be comfy. I have watched a few movies with them as I decompress after the holiday ciaos.
What is also cool for laundry care, you wash them then dry tumble dry no heat and they come out super soft.
I was most impress with the customer service we had a slight problem with one. So I called the company the phone number was on the packaging. A real person answered.. Debbie. She was great since I called New Years eve I did not expect any thing to be down til after the New Year. Debbie sent out the new blanket the same day. My new one arrive Jan 2nd. That was extremely impressed.
Berkshire Blankets have a WOW Guarantee ,, The Guarantee the Product will make you say Wow I am totally satisfied” If it doesn’t simply return it for a full refund or exchange.
We got the 2 pack for $35 (limited time) but they also sell the single pack for $24. You can also sign up to receive coupons to get further discounts.
Berkshire Blankets Great Product , Great Quality and Great customer service now that is a company I can buy from.