Freezer is FULL!!!!

Last night I decided to make the squash quiche from last weekend's cooking demo at Cook's Emporium. I had that for supper, and then again for breakfast today. I got a piece ready for tomorrow's breakfast, and then wrapped the rest up in individual pieces and froze them for later. I was craving homemade pizza, so I made "Jim's Pizza Dough" and threw together a sausage, onion and mushroom deep dish pizza (made in my Pampered Chef deep dish stoneware...first time I used it). I had a piece of that, got a piece ready for lunch tomorrow, put a couple pieces in the fridge for this week, and froze the rest of them, too. So in addition to all that, I still have the chicken/broccoli casserole and chili in the freezer to eat up. I shouldn't need to make anything for awhile!

Cooking

It's a little tough cooking for one! This past weekend I made some chili from a new recipe. I ended up freezing half of it for later. I had just the chili for one meal, then a chili dog for another meal, last night was chili over macaroni, and I'll have the same for lunch today. Yeah, I think it's good that I froze the rest!

This weekend I also made a chicken & broccoli casserole. I ate that for two meals, and then froze the other half. I've actually been cooking more...and not just frozen pizza, frozen egg rolls, etc. like I used to when I was with the ex. I think I was just so tired of not feeling appreciated that I just took the easy way out! I want to feel better about myself, so I think that by making things that aren't just "open the box, heat, and serve", I can plan for healthier dinner options. And that along with taking Bea for our daily walk(s) will hopefully help me get on track.

Speaking of walks, last night Bea & I went out for a walk when I got home (before the rain came). She is doing so well with not pulling as much on her leash, and pottying outside (although if she does inside, she goes on her puppy pad). Anyway, she was just about to do #2, when she heard a kid yell. Of course she was distracted and that ended that. Luckily she finally went about a block from home...right on the sidewalk! I picked it up...yes, I'm one of the responsible pet owners that just doesn't leave it for others to step in...and disposed of it back at home. If only she would do that all the time! :) I know...eventually she will. Tonight she'll be in heaven...we get to go to Ayden & Ayv's football games. Bea loves going so she can run around!

Another Idea (that I had forgotten about)

I've always thought it would be nice to have one of these at home...then I could get rid of the espresso maker and the coffee maker and just have 1 machine. Notice it's cheaper now, too!

http://www.target.com/Tassimo-TASSIMO-Hot-Beverage-System/dp/B001E6I42U/qid=1223302419/ref=br_1_5/601-7172032-1496900?ie=UTF8&node=13385421&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=13385421&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=2

Power Plant

I just saw this at Cooks Emporium and thought it was pretty neat. Another gift idea! :)

For more information, see:

http://www.prepara.com/power_plant.php

Halloween

Here's the costume I found...now I don't have to make one!!!! I'll take a better picture when I cut the tag off. I was just seeing if it fit first! Then I had to try to get a picture of Bea while she tried to chew on the hot dog! I just said the special words for "treat" and I had her attention!

Update

In case you're confused when you see "Bea" listed as a label, it's because I changed the dog's name. The name she was given by Aaron just doesn't mean anything anymore, so I came up with a new name with the help of my family. So now I have Bea (or Beatrice). It's much easier to say, too! :)

Gift Ideas

So, I got this idea from my friend, Jill. I thought it was a great idea...now I won't forget later on what I want/need! So here's the beginning...

Kitchen Cart (there is one at Target for $100.00, but I like these, also)
http://www.target.com/Natural-Wood-Kitchen-Cart-Doors/dp/B001AESRNC/sr=1-5/qid=1222096800/ref=sr_1_5/602-9755755-4688638?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Akitchen%20cart&page=1

http://www.target.com/Double-Door-Kitchen-Butcher-Block/dp/B0000BYQ4M/sr=1-13/qid=1222096800/ref=sr_1_13/602-9755755-4688638?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Akitchen%20cart&page=1

Small TV (for the bedroom)

Printer

Gift Cards (Target, Wal-Mart, Hickory Park, Red Lobster, Carlos O'Kelly's, etc.)

I'll add more as I think of them. Just search for posts for "Gifts"! :)