The Cookie Lady and Sons

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Family Time

Now that I am back to work and we are gearing up to open a business I have to remind myself family is more important then any business or any job. One reason we are opening our store Thursday-Saturday is so I have time all week to be with the boys and still take care of our home and Dad. Its been a challange to change my way of doing things and get myself organized to get everything accomplished and keep things a "normal" as possible. Holidays are a very special time in our house. We LOVE spending time together and doing special traditions that I hope will always be remembered. Since the boys have had a hard time getting over the flu and all that went with that, we left them home on Sunday. Sunday night when we came home we brought with us little frozen pizzas, cheese popcorn and root beer. The boys were so excited when we came in and said, "Its time for the holiday to begin!!!" The mood in the house went from a boring Sunday night to a night filled with joy and laughter. The boys were so excited to get their own pizza and when they asked if they could stay up late we said, "Of course, its a holiday!" We did not have money to go on a little trip, we did not have extra money to go do a fun day in town, but we had something much better, family and time! The next day we went to the Goodwill Outlet and spent $5 on some fun toys, $4 at Michael's getting a craft for them to paint for Christmas gifts, for lunch we had the free Chicken sandwiches at Chick-Fil-A! We then came home, watched a movie complete with cheese popcorn then had a nice family dinner followed by another movie. It was a great family day building memories that will last a lifetime. Its not about the big things we give our children, its simply the little ones that they often remember the most. I hope you had a wonderful holiday too!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Don't Panic!

Just a reminder its a holiday weekend so no coupons this weekend. I know, I know, deep breath, we can make it through together! I have printed several and I am going to cut and file them on Monday, so I stay in the routine of things! Have a great weekend! Enjoy your family!

We will be back to normal next Sunday!!!

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Great time to get a gift for someone on your list!

Little Is Much

Have you ever been in the store and your little one say, "Mom, can we please get some of these?" I know, we have all been there. This week we were hit with a rather large bill, so having extra income was not in the picture. I was in the store getting meat from my favorite Food Lion when I hear, "Oh, Mommy I love these! Can we please get some?" My first reaction was to say, "No, we have no extra money this week!" But I stopped and looked at what he was asking for. It was a box of Cheeze-It crackers. They were on sale 2/$3 and I debated what to say. Then I looked at the box he was holding in his hand and said, "Honey, let me see that box please?" To my surprise I noticed a coupon for buy 2 save $2!!!! I was thrilled to get him two boxes for $1!!! Sometimes when things like this happen I just think God is looking down and saying, "Here have a blessing for all your hard work and rest assured Rachel, I have a plan and its much bigger then your plan." It was just a box of crackers but it reminded me that God loves us and will provide our every need if we just let Him have control of our lives. When we came home God worked out that large bill and I was reminded again how much He loves me. Our son could not tell enough people about his box of crackers and every time I see him enjoying a bowl I just smile and say, "Caleb, God sure loves us!" He always smiles and says, "He sure does Mom and I love these!!!

Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Turkey/Chicken Noodle Soup

After we have turkey or chicken I usually put the left-overs in the freezer and make a pot of soup shortly after. I love it, its good comfort food and great for the fall season. I hope you enjoy it too!

Ingredients

2lb Turkey/Chicken (cooked and cut into bite size pieces)
1 small Onion, chopped
1 cup Carrots, chopped
1/2 cup Celery, chopped
1 tsp Butter
6-8 Bouillon Cubes
Water
1pkg Frozen Noodles or Egg Noodles

How To Prepare

In large pot bring 3 cups water to a boil and dissolve bouillon cubes.
Add onion, carrots, celery and turkey and simmer for 25 minutes adding water if necessary.
Add remaining water to pot and bring to another boil.
Add noodles and boil for 20 minutes lower heat (if you are using egg noodles then you're ready to eat, if using frozen noodles continue to cook)
Simmer 1-2 hours or transfer to a slow-cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours
The longer you cook the thicker and better the sauce will become.
If you add more water add 1-2 chicken bouillon too so it does not loose flavor.

Enjoy!!!

Sunday Pot Roast

I think roast is just a good Sunday meal. I wonder how many homes in America have roast on Sunday? I love cooking it because I can fix it in my trusty slow-cooker liner the night before then put it in the slow cooker in the morning before going to church.

When we get home, its ready to eat and because of the slow-cooker liner clean up is a snap too!

Got to love that!!

This is a large roast because I like to use the leftovers to make a pot of beef stew for the next week. Go here to see my beef stew recipe.

Ingredients

2.5 lb Top Round Roast
2 med Onion
1 Jars of Mushrooms (feel free to use fresh, my family just likes the jar)
6 Carrots (I like to use the long carrots and cut them in half)
6 Potatoes (I like to use the small red potatoes uses as many as you need for your family and maybe a few extra for leftovers)
2 pkg Beefy Onion Soup Mix
2 pkg Brown Gravy Mix
1 cup cold water

How To Prepare

In a large slow-cooker add your slow-cooker liner.
In a small bowl add cold water, onion soup mix and brown gravy mix, stir until dissolved. Set to the side.
Add meat to slow-cooker (I don't brown my meat, just add to the pot)
Layer Onion, Carrots, Potatoes, Mushrooms on top of meat.
Pour liquid mixture on top.
Turn slow cooker on low, cook 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Enjoy!!!

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