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I've been with blogger for a year now and I told my husband if I could stick with a blog for a year I'd switch over to wordpress. We made the switch and I hope you can join me! I can't wait for all the fun new recipes and new projects to share with everyone.

Sring Decoration

I don't have a whole lot in the way of Spring decorations. I found this cute block idea and knew I had to make it.

I think they turned out pretty cute and it was easy to make. It does make it easier that my parents have all the tools I'd ever need and they live right next to me. The paper I already had, the modge podge I already had, the buttons were from my huge pile of them, and the ribbon is from my bow making. The only thing I had to go out and buy special was the 2x6 for the bigger letters.

So here are the dimensions of my blocks.
S: 7x5 1/2
P: 4x3 1/2
R: 5x5 1/2
I: 3 1/2x 4
N: 3 1/2x3 1/2
G: 6x3 1/2

For the paper I just made it the same size as the blocks and then torn them to make them look a little more rustic. I like the look better but if you want crisp lines just cut your paper 1/2 inch smaller than your blocks. I put ink around the edges of the paper to make it look a little more distressed. You can use any kind of embellishment on your blocks to make them stand out. For the flower on the S I made it by cutting out circles, making each circle smaller than the next and then crumpling and inking them. I put a small button in the middle.

The letters I used my cricut machine using the Opposites Attract cartridge. Here's the sizes:
S: 4 1/2
P: 2 1/2
R: 4
I: 3 1/3
N: 2 1/2
G: 4

Hope this helps your celebrate the season a little more. I know I love my blocks and the nice fresh colors it brings.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Sorry about the lame picture but I didn't really have any fancy glasses to dress up the smoothie. These were really good. My 2 year old kept asking for more and since they were healthy I couldn't say no.

Ingredients:
(Slightly adapted from Paula Deen)

1 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
1 banana, optional (I left it out since I'm not a fan)
1/4 cup ice cubes
2 teaspoons honey, optional


In blender combine all ingredients and puree until smooth. Then enjoy.

Beef Chimichangas

I love Mexican food. Growing up with a mother who can't handle any kind of spiciness I didn't get a whole lot. She did take us to Mexican restaurants but that was to get nachos. She was eating a chicken nugget the other day and told me it was too spicy. Just to give you an idea of how spicy our food was as kids.

Did I mention I married a man who doesn't like Mexican food? Every once in a while he suffers through a Mexican restaurant for me. Really, he's the best. I love these beef chimichangas they are so yummy!

I made the filling, sorry I didn't take pictures. I was running late for dinner and had to just throw it all in. Screaming kids at my feet made me hurry.

I put the filling in the middle of a whole wheat tortilla and added some cheese. You could leave the cheese off if your on a tight diet.

Wrapping them can be pretty easy. Fold the short sides together and then roll. Like a burrito or an egg roll. Yeah, hope that made sense.

I pulled out my griddle poured some oil on and fried the chimichangas.

Here's all my chimichanga's in a row.

In all it's cheesy and sour cream glory. It's a pretty easy recipe and quick to make. I usually have some left over which I freeze and give to my husband for lunches.

Ingredients:
1 pound beef
1 small onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced or 1 Tablespoon garlic (I buy the garlic in a jar)
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup sour cream
1 can green chilies
2 Tablespoons chili powder
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cup beef broth

Brown beef and drain. (I use elk meat so I don't have to drain mine.) Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until thick.

6 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Oil for frying.

Once filling is done put filling in the middle of the flour tortilla topping with cheddar cheese. Pour a little oil on skillet or griddle. Roll tortillas and put on a griddle or skillet, cook until tortillas are golden brown. Top with cheese and sour cream and guacamole if you have some.