Spring Fever

I am getting spring fashion fever so bad.  My next few posts are going to be devoted to all the fashions that I am just mad about.

As usual, my girl Tory knows how to make me happy.  How fabulous is this nude neutral?

Cold Nights

If you are like me than you love Mexican food, and cringe at the calories.  Not to fear, Hungry Girl has created a fabulous Whole Enchilada Chicken Soup.  It is so easy to make and perfect for a cold night.  I am just mad about this soup!

Ingredients:
3 cups fat free chicken broth
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
3 cups green enchilada sauce
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
10 oz. cooked chicken breast (I poached my chicken the day before)
1 cup frozen corn (I used the whole bag)

Top with cheese (I used the mexican blend cheese)

In a large pot bring the broth to a boil, add celery and onions and simmer for 5 minutes.  Stir in enchilada sauce and pumpkin.  Once the soup returns to a low boil add chicken and corn and mix well.  Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Makes 9 cups

Good Investment

These have been around a while, I know.  I adore uggs (probably more than a 26 year old should).  They are so comfy and I find myself slipping them on all winter long.  My current favorite is the pair shown below.  I cook in them, watch tv in them and take the dog out in them.  I wear the slippers much more than I thought and I am just mad about the way my feet feel in them.  These uggs are the perfect ending to any night out!

Feeling Tired?

Holidays....parties, family, friends....no sleep.  There is no reason to look like you are tired.  I am just mad about Maybelline's 24 hour concealor.  It really works!  I am usually a product snob, and steer clear of the drugstore for my makeup, but for this concealor I can make an exception.

Holiday Spirits

The holidays are a special time to enjoy a festive cocktail.  I am just mad about the poinsettia cocktail.  

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup Champagne
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• Crushed ice
• 2 strips orange zest, each about 1/4-inch wide and 2 inches long

Directions

Combine the vodka, Champagne and juice in a large-stemmed red wine glass. Add crushed ice and stir until the mixture is well chilled. Twist the orange strips over the glass, drop them in, and serve.  Courtesy of the food network.

Serve your poinsettias in a fabulous pitcher like the hand painted one above.  Purchase and fill a poinsettia pitcher and bring it to your next party as a hostess gift.  The host and guests will thank you.  

pitcher link

My Iphone Just Got Better

New app alert!  I am just mad about dragon dictation.  This is a free app that allows you to speak into your iphone.  The spoken message is then converted into words and can be copied and pasted into a text or email.  How amazing is that?

Homemade Christmas

One the many perks of being an educator is Christmas.  Christmas break, Christmas parties and Christmas gifts.  Although any teacher you ask adores gifts cards, these are a few of the best homemade gifts that I have received.  I am just mad about these gifts and plan on making my own as part of a new holiday tradition.

 

I placed the laminated mats on other mats I had to create a more uniform look.

How fun!

This candy tree is created by hot glueing candy to a styrofoam cone.  It provides a nice balance to my Santa sitting on the fridge.