Thought of the Day

Try a sport or game you've never played.

Finally Friday

Another week has quickly passed by. I have managed to get lots of things done at home since Christmas. I always seem to get in a organizing / clean out mood after the holidays. I have taken down and packed away all of my Christmas decorations. I have cleaned out and organized 2 closets and all drawers in 3 rooms. I have started working on a scrapbook for Payton. I think scrapbooks are great but I have always said that I didn't have the patience to do one. I have 6 pages complete so far and I am enjoying it. I try to work on it at least 30 minutes a day. I hope I continue.

This weekend I plan on visiting with some friends. I would love to go to the movies (something I never do) and see Marley and Me. I may continue to organize if I feel the need again and I plan on working on Payton's scrapbook.

Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!!

What are your plans this weekend?

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Inexpensive Invitations - Meredith at Like Merchant Ships shared a great if you ever need inexpensive invitations.

2) Cleaning in the New Year - I am not the only one that did some organizing after the holidays. Check out what KaseyQ did in l hour.

3) The Secret to a Good Self Photo - Photo tips that may come in handy for you.

4) Empty Wrapping Paper Rolls - Toys to create from what would be trash. These are great ideas.

5) Little Dipper Pizza Fondue Recipe - Great idea for a quick dinner or for a Super Bowl Party.

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Join a club made up of other women who share at least one of your interests.

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Happy New Year!!

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New Year's Resolutions

I don't usually make resolutions but this year I have decided to make a list of things I plan to do/change/or improve on. Wish me luck!


1) Plan a menu each week. I think this will save money but also it will end pity disagreements between my husband and I. We waste so much time trying to decide what to fix for dinner.


2) Pay off bills. I am starting the Debt Snowball by Dave Ramsey. I am on Step 2 of the Baby Steps. This will be hardest I'm sure.

3) I received some cash for Christmas and I have started me a "New Stove Fund". Anyone who would like to contribute, please let me know. LOL I am in desperate need of a new stove and I am going save enough cash to buy one. My husband doesn't know I am doing this. It's going to be my surprise.

4) Exercise more and lose a few pounds.

5) Get to work by 8:00 if not 5 minutes early every morning instead of 3-4 minutes after. :)

Have you made any New Year's resolutions? If so, let me know what they are.

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Thought of the Day

Think of anything you would like to change about yourself or your life in the new year. Figure out ways that will help you make those changes.

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Maria's Italian Chicken Pasta

This is a quick dish that I make often.

Ingredients:
1 Bottle Italian Dressing
2 Chicken Breasts
1 Bag Pasta (Elbow, Corkscrew, etc.)

Directions:
Cook pasta until tender and drain.
Cut up chicken into bite size pieces and cook.
Combine pasta, chicken, and dressing and serve.

I like to serve this with garlic bread and a salad.

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Thought of the Day

Do something you enjoy - Read a book by your favorite author.

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Multi-Use Item - Plastic Cup

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Thought of the Day

Go bicycle riding with a friend.

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If you do it, do it well.