Too cute!

Just had to share a few pictures of my niece and nephew…
 
 
 

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Black Bean & Chicken Enchiladas

I concocted this recipe from inspiration from several recipes. I have had a few people ask me for it, so here it is…
Black Bean & Chicken Enchiladas
2 Large, Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
2 Cans of Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
1 Can Mexican Rotel (or whichever you prefer)
8 oz Plain Yogurt
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken & [...]

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Yummy Scent

My mom bought me a candle a while back that she found on sale. It is called “Good Morning” by Yankee Candle. It has a picture of a muffin on the front, but the scent is more citrus-y mixed with something I can’t quite name. Now, I have had a lot of Yankee candles in [...]

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That’s Refreshing

It is always nice and refreshing when a news story does not center on crime, controversy, or criticism. I recently read this story on the Dallas News website: 18 Couples Share Vows in Joint Ceremony.
At Concord Church in Oak Cliff pastor Bryan Carter started a 6 week teaching series called “The Real Flava of [...]

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Traveling

Recently, CNN ran a story about the 8 places every American should see…
Their recommendations were the Sears Tower, Gettysburg, Yellowstone National Park, New York Harbor, Monticello, Graceland, Pearl Harbor, and the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. I have only been to one place on this list: the New York Harbor. What about you? Do you even [...]

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This Weekend

I am excited about this upcoming weekend. Friday is an early release day at my school so I will be heading off to visit my family for a couple of days.
On Saturday my mom and I will be passing the time doing one of our favorite things: shopping. Now, don’t get the wrong idea…most of [...]

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Wonderful Findings

I just have to share with you some blogs I have come across lately…
Shanty2Chic
Two sisters, Whitney and Ashley, love to shop and love to craft! On this blog you will see all of their “shanty” turned “chic” items and projects. Too cute!

A Little Bit Vintage
Written by a stay at home mom, this blog gives inspiration [...]

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Web Finds

If you find yourself bored, here are some amusing sites to visit…
Wordle
Bomomo
Scribbler
ArtPad
Unleash your inner artist!

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Thought for the Week

“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!
I say, let your affairs be as two or three,
and not a hundred or a thousand
instead of a million count half a dozen,
and keep your accounts thumbnail.”
Henry David Thoreau

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Tablescape #2

Tomorrow night we are having some friends for dinner so I started messing with the table tonight…

Trying to do these tablescapes lets me know that I don’t have much to work with around here. I have one full set of dishes I use everyday (the Butler’s Pantry by Lenox seen here). I have some various [...]

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