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Meals for the week.... Saturday - Coconut Beef Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce by Robin Miller(new recipe for us) Sunday - Oven Chicken Risotto with Salad (another new recipe) Monday - Out to Dinner with my Grandma. Michael & kids to fend for themselves. Tuesday - Macaroni Beef Bake Wednesday - Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, Spinach and Red Potatoes Thursday - Spinach & Cheese Ravoli (from BJ's) & Jarred Sauce Friday - Chicken Broccoli Casserole (see recipe below) Chicken Broccoli Casserole (This makes a lot...I either half it or make it all and freeze half of it in a disposible container for another week) 2 cups cooked rice 3 cups chopped cooked broccoli 6 cups shredded, cooked, skinless, boneless chicken (1.25 lbs) 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cups (10 oz) shredded cheddar 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp salk 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat 13 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray. Evenly...

Well after dragging my children to every discount store (Marshalls, TJMaxx, Ross, AJ Wright, Tuesday Morning, Target and JCPenney) in Richmond trying to find that perfect bedspread for that bargain price, I found it at Home Goods. Success! Now we can discuss the headboard. Last weekend, my fabulous husband helped me create a fabric headboard for our bed. I really could not have done it without him and he was the mastermind behind hanging it. He researched online and discovered the "French Cleat" was the best method for attaching to the wall. We used 2 inch foam and batting on the board to make it more substantial. Here are some pictures of us creating.... Cost & Supplies for the project: Batting, Foam, Spray Adhesive: $51 French Cleat Supplies: $7 2 Yards Fabric from U-Fab : $20 Wood: $25 Staple Gun & Staples: $0 (Already had in the shed) TOTAL: $103 In my searching for a new bedspread, I also found some new lamps and pillows. Bedspread: $40 New Shams: $26 Lamps from ...

I found these darling Lilly Pulitzer shorts at Marshalls today for Camille. They could not be left in the store at $14.99. Also, hoping to post pictures of my headboard soon but I am in search of a new bedspread for a bargain price which has been quite a challenge. Stay tuned!

Just saw this cute product on the Bella Tunno website. Perfect for dining out with your toddler. It is a wipe clean placemat on one side and a chalkboard on the other. Very creative.

When we moved into our house last April, we discovered this small scale chest up in the attic. It needed refinishing but was the perfect size for the end of our hallway. Almost a year later, I have finally gotten around to painting. I choose Behr Castle Path (730C-3) from Home Depot for the paint color. The color suggestion was found on the blog, Good Bones Great Pieces . Cost for the project: Paint: $12 from Home Depot Paint Brush: $3 from Home Depot New Pulls: $8.75 from Ebay Seller Papagslides I already had the plates and lamp. See the after picture below. I think it is a big improvement and only cost $23.75. Check back in a day or two for pictures of my new fabric headboard.

Meals for the week.... Saturday - Turkey Burgers and French Fries Sunday - Cheesy Baked Tortellini by Giada Monday - Seared Almond Crusted Chicken with Baby Corn and Tomatoes by Robin Miller Tuesday - Chipotle Pork Soft Tacos by Robin Miller (recipe below) Wednesday - Flank Steak marinated in Soy Sauce & Garlic, Teriyaki Rice and Edamame cooked in soy sauce Thursday - leftovers or takeout Chipotle Pork Soft Tacos (1) tbsp olive oil (2) cloves garlic, minced (1) 1.25 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes (1) 8 oz can tomato sauce (1) tbsp minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (1) tsp dried oregano (8) 6 inch flour tortillas (1/2) cup shredded cheddar or queso fesco or monterey jack cheese Additional toppings (optional) Sour cream Shredded lettuce Diced tomatoes Sliced avocado 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the pork and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, chipotle...

Check out some of Camille and Clyde's new summer duds from Shrimp & Grits Kids ! Now if we can just get some sunshine and warm weather!