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FaveCrafts and Provo Craft have teamed up and are giving away the newest Cricut machine, which is being released in celebration of the 5th anniversary of the first Cricut machine. The Anniversary edition is compatible with previous models’ cartridges, and it comes with four additional cartridges. It also features an LCD touch screen, a cutting area light, a longer power cord, and several upgrades for the advanced Cricut user.


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Day twenty-one: a photo of somebody you find attractive.

This photo challenge wasn't really a challenge at all.  The one I find most attractive is naturally my hunky husband.  This photo is my one & only just after he completed his very first half marathon.  Not only is my husband handsome but he is smart, handy, extremely mechanically inclined, good with directions, is a GREAT cook, a fantastic barista, incredible athlete, the best father around and an extraordinary husband & man of God.  So honored to be his wife & partner in life!

Room by Emma Donahue

For the month of March our bookclub selected Room by Emma Donahue.  If I could use one word to describe this book it would be: INTERESTING.  Overall, I generally liked the book.  It was pretty fast paced and kept me reading until the very end.  Although the ending was a little predictable, the writer kept me engaged and wanting to read on continually.  The entire book is told from the perspective of 5 yr old Jack which makes for a very interesting and unexpected read.

Here is an exert taken from Amazon.com - In many ways, Jack is a typical 5-year-old. He likes to read books, watch TV, and play games with his Ma. But Jack is different in a big way--he has lived his entire life in a single room, sharing the tiny space with only his mother and an unnerving nighttime visitor known as Old Nick. For Jack, Room is the only world he knows, but for Ma, it is a prison in which she has tried to craft a normal life for her son. When their insular world suddenly expands beyond the confines of their four walls, the consequences are piercing and extraordinary. Despite its profoundly disturbing premise, Emma Donoghue's Room is rife with moments of hope and beauty, and the dogged determination to live, even in the most desolate circumstances.

Day twenty: a photo of something you ate today.

So this photo challenge is a little weird and not at all interesting (to me anyway).  I mean, seriously, do you REALLY want to see a photo of something I ate today?  In an attempt to be complacent, I will just go with the flow.

Wahh... wahhhh.. wahhhhh.

Back to the grind

After a little break from the regulars of life our household is slowly getting back into the swing of things.  Spring Break FINALLY came and along with it came a break from school, laundry, studying, soccer and all the boring, mundane stuff!  With that said, let's get to blogging shall we?

Caleb @ 2yrs learning to "surf"

Day 19: A photo that makes you laugh

The things you can do with Bendaroos!

Cheesy Beef (Or Turkey) Stroganoff

A fellow blogger posted a super duper yummy recipe she took from Quickies in the Kitchen: 30 Minute Meals.  I stole the recipe and tweaked it up a bit.  Here is her post with pics: The Queen of Dilly-Dallying: Quick Dinner: "If you are interested in a quick and cheap dinner idea, just follow this simple recipe for Cheesy Beef Stroganoff. The ingredients you need ..."

Since I'm in weight loss mode (or attempting it anyway), I thought I would take the recipe and tweak it a bit. This recipe was cheap, simple and incredibly delicious!  Here's what you need:


1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey breast)
3 c. uncooked medium egg noodles ( I used whole grain egg noodles)
1/2 lb (8 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cubed (I used 2% velveeta)
1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (I used fat free cream of mushroom soup).
1/4 tsp. pepper

Step 1:  Cube the cheese up pretty small to melt easier.
Cook your ground beef and drain the fat, keeping the ground beef in the skillet.  Stir in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Step 2: Stir in egg noodles, reduce to low medium heat and cover.  Let it simmer for 8 minutes until noodles are tender.  (I added the 2 cups of water and 1/3 cup of Reduced Sodium chicken broth)

Step 3: Add the Velveeta cheese cubes, cream of mushroom soup and pepper.

Step 4: Stir until your cheese is melted and serve warm.

This recipe was so incredibly yummy!  I paired it with peas but you could pair it with any side you like.  My kids absolutely loved it.  Bon Appetit.