creative ....who me????

I am not creative at all..... I was never any good at artsy stuff and I am super jealous of those who are. My forte is anything to do with sports. I played Field Hockey and Softball in college so I was your typical non artsy jock I guess you could say.

So when I received a notice from school that yesterday was going to be Storybook character day I can honestly say I panicked a bit. I am happy to report that I pulled myself together and with my 5 year olds help we came up with the character of Cat in the Hat in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The costume was a huge hit and I personally feel like I hit one out of the park! Check it out!!!!

Crock Pot Love

I love my crock pot, without it I am not sure what I would do, as a working mom it is my best solution for a real home cooked meal when I don't get home till 5:30. Here are 2 reciepes I made this weekend, I forgot to take pictures, but trust me it was good!!!

3 Bean Turkey Chili
Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

28 ounces chopped tomatoes-- un drained

15 ounces tomato sauce

1 med chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2tablespoon chili powder

1 4 oz can of green chilies

15 ounces garbanzo beans -- drained and rinsed

15 ounces dark red kidney beans -- drained and rinsed

Directions: Brown the turkey in a skillet; drain. Combine all ingredients Cover; cook on low for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally

Great with some freash corn bread!!



Chocolate Delight

Ingredients:
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
8 oz. sour cream
1 C. chocolate chips
1 C. water
4 eggs
3/4 C. vegetable oil
1-4 serving size package chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix

Directions
Lightly grease inside of crock pot.
Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
Pour into crock pot.
Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours.
Test for doneness with tooth pick like cake in oven. (we like ours a bit gooey on the inside so we cut the cook time by about 30 to 45 min)
Serve hot or warm with ice cream, caramel sauce, etc.

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