It's been awhile

So I know it has been awhile since my last post. I have been crazy busy. I knew going back to school would step it up a notch but I also decided to give myself a few project to get done. Every year around Christmas I go crazy with the amount of things my kids accumulate over the year and wounded where are we going to put all their Christmas goodies. So this year I decided to bit the bullet and finally get rid of all the baby clothes. No more hanging on to them for one more. It is sad but yet happy to move on to another chapter. No more babies. In February on I think it was Dateline or 20/20 they had a show on ways to sell your kids old things for money to help out with the new things they need. They talked about a few companies and decided to go with one call Thredup. I had ordered a clean out bag and even got a few shirts from the boys to check out their standards. I loved it! I had gotten two practically new Gap dress shirts for under $15. So that being said up in the attic my husband went. They only take 12 months and up so I found a another company that was also featured called swap.com. As of right now my room in covered in piles of clothes but I am making headway. I am so excited to see the outcome. I will keep you posted. 

Yummy yummy

So this is what I made for breakfast today. Hands down this is so yummy. It was also super easy. I highly recommend people to go to this blog. Everything I have made from there has been super yummy. We made the cheddar crackers this morning too. Please note that the below is off the website. The page is .... 

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com

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Breakfast Casserole Bites

SERVES: MAKES 12

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pieces whole-wheat sandwich bread
• 8 eggs, farmers’ market or organic recommended
• ½ cup milk, any kind will work but we use whole milk in our house
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 oz grated cheese, organic sharp cheddar recommended
• ½ lb cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon, local or organic recommended
• Also need: Foil muffin holders for baking

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Distribute 12 foil muffin holders into a muffin baking pan. If the foil holders are lined with paper either don’t use those or make sure they are on the outside as shown in the picture.
3. Cut the sandwich bread into half inch squares and evenly distribute them on the bottom of the muffin cups (pictured above).
4. In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup that has a pour spout thoroughly whisk together the eggs and milk. Add a few dashes of salt and pepper if desired.
5. Evenly distribute the egg mixture into each muffin cup. It’s okay if the bread pieces float to the top.
6. Sprinkle an equal amount of both the grated cheese and the crumbled bacon (or sausage) into each muffin cup on top of the egg mixture.
7. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until eggs are set.
   Enjoy or freeze (in-between sheets of wax paper) for another day!

Pumpkin farm

Today has been so exciting. We had L's first field trip. We went to Toms farm in Huntley. At first I was really surprised they chose a farm so far away ( it takes about 45 minutes to get there) but after being a chaperone ( which I was soooo happy to be one of the three lucky moms picked) I totally understood why. This farm was amazing the kids took a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. On the way out to the patch they actually learned about the difference between a pumpkin and a gourd and the different kinds of gourds. The kids were so excited to pick the pumpkins and gourds off the vine. They each got to bring home 3 gourds and 1 pumpkin. They then got a tour of the animal houses they have. Teaching the kids something unique about each animal. I even think the adults learned something new. Who new cows had four stomachs and actually eat things four times. 

They then showed them the special way they wash and prepare the fruits and vegetables to be sold. They even got a tour of the huge refrigerator they use to store fruits and vegetables in to stay fresh. The kids did not want to leave. The farm was clean, well organized,and the people very friendly. The way home kids were singing on the bus a few even passed out from being so tired. It was such an amazing trip. I feel so blessed that L truly has such an amazing teacher. Hats off to Ms. P thank you for an amazing day .

Manic Monday

I want to start off by saying I apologies for not getting the recipes up yet it has been crazy town here. I have had a week full of homework. Not just mine either I am amazed how much L gets in kindergarten. He is doing really well though and really enjoys the work. This week I get to be a chaperone for his first field trip to the pumpkin farm. I am so glad to be picked to go along. I will post pictures . 

This week we are keeping up with the shakes they really are yummy. Who knew going green would taste so good. I have noticed a huge difference in my energy level. My husband also told me he wants to try doing vegtable lunches. I was really happy to hear this. I have always been huge on vegetables . I have always thought he needed more. I am also trying to introduce this to my sons too in hopes that they can enjoy some of these yummy fall veggies. Any good ideas are welcome. 

Keeping it clean

This title fits in so many ways. Being a mother of to small boys I feel I am always cleaning but yet my house is always a mess. I keep saying one day I am going to have the boys out with family and I am just going to scrub from top to bottom. Realistically I know it would probably only stay that way for maybe an hour before I felt it was destroyed. Any tips from the other moms out there? How do you do it? How do you fight the overwhelming exhaustion that you feel mid day? 

On another note I am finally sticking to some meal planning. I have continued with the shakes from 

100daysofrealfood.com and they have been really good. I have even gotten my donut loving hubby to try it and he even said it was good and surprisingly filling. 

This is the strawberry peach. It was good. 

Tonight though I branched out to one of their family dinners. It was the Chicken Marsala pasta. It was so delicious. My husband who is crazy picky. Said it was really good and can't wait for the left overs. So yummy. I loved the fact it was a FAMILY meal usually when it says serves for 4 my boys are always wondering where more is. They love sauce and this had plenty . So happy. I did do green beans instead of asparagus just because it's what I had in the house. Definilty making this again!