well...it has definitely been a while since i have posted in here...a lot of things have changed in the past 6 or so months, and i can only say they only made me stronger...so lets move on, dust off our dancing shoes, break out the spatula, and get started on fun drinks, yummy snacks, and delicious treats for this summer!


Since we all love yummy treats, this is one of first recipes that i would like to put on here since it seems it will be a fiesta in your mouth!!! (later i will post pics when i figure this whole shenanigan out!)




Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad


the Salad:
2 cups shredded boneless skinless chicken breast 
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can sweet yellow corn
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 head iceburg lettuce, rinsed and chopped (or your lettuce preference)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup crunched tortilla chips (love tortilla chips? add more for extra crunchiness)


the Dressing:
1/2 cup mayo (which ever one is your fav)
2/3 cup Greek yogurt (yes, yogurt...)
1 tbsp ranch seasoning
1 tbsp taco seasoning


the How To:
In a larger bowl, combine all salad ingredients Except the tortilla chips.
In a smaller bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Gradually pour the dressing little by little until it is fully incorporated into the salad.


Now if you want, you can prepare everything ahead of time and keep the salad and dressing separate but in the fridge and then before your serve it you and add the dressing, toss it up, and then add the broken tortilla chips on top! Say you don't like tortilla chips? Serve them separately so that you and your guests can enjoy them however you guys like! This would also be good served on little toasted baguettes or any toasted bread that you like.  


Serve it up with some home~made sweet tea or some fresh lemonade!


Hope you enjoyed reading and will enjoy this yummy snack! Stay tuned for some more simple recipes and tips! 


with love and cookies, 
a mom, just like you

Don't ever judge a book by its cover

So here’s the thing, I have been told from numerous people that I should write a book.  Well since I don't have all the time in world (well for now) I will do some blogging...rachelspears sort of inspired me to also write blogs and let my inner-creativeness spill out and maybe inspire others or just give you something to laugh at.  I have figured my blogs will consist of the following, a little bit of "How To"  - make something look fabulous without sitting foot in Pottery Barn, of course it will have some amazing recipes (seeing how I love to cook, and no, you won't be needing a fancy-shmancy candy thermometer or even some crazy cooking utensil that you can’t even pronounce!) I'm a simple girl at heart with big ideas.  I love thrifting and can turn a random piece of something into awesomeness that you can use as a conversation piece.  I will also be blogging about what happens when life gives you kids! (even when you want to lock yourself in the closet and hope they don’t find you, but as a mom  you can’t admit it without sounding like  a crazy women!) I know we all have our little moments…believe me! So with these blogs (that are also here to keep me sane and grounded) I hope to make you laugh, maybe not so much cry, but to feel life…love the hand that you have been dealt, work with what you have, and to appreciate every little detail about you.  

I absolutely hate drama (but love it when it doesn’t involve me…you know you secretly love it too) I love hard but fall just as easy…im simple yet very complicated…I was born with glitter in my veins…I’m a girly girl but could totally take you down…you want to stay on my good side (believe me!) I love my besties with all my of soul, and I’m so glad I have them…(you know who you are girls) Life has hit me hard at times but I always seem to make it out okay…

So follow me  if you will, and listen to me while I complain over the silliest of things or try some recipes, or just read because you are bored…

Okay….enjoy