Been Sick so Been Crockpoting it!

This cold has really kicked my butt, 3 weeks of coughing and feeling like dirt it enough!  Then add on stress of having to have Rick’s car in the shop and rent a car on top of it … and oh yeah come up with $750 dollars you know can really help one feel better .. lol.

I’m hoping to be back up and running soon, in the meantime I thought I’d share some crockpot recipes.

First off we have a Beef & Broccoli that was yummy and easy to make.  I Made some brown rice and used the steamer on top of my rice cooker for the broccoli.  I hate mushy broccoli!

Then to I made Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, the boys love anything Mexican.  I used corn tortilla’s.

And last on our list is the Crockpot Pork Chops & Potatoes.  An easy all in one meal!

Happy Wednesday everyone.  Ok sadly I did start this post on Tuesday … lol.  Hope you enjoy the recipes and find something you may like.  What is on your menu?

Sick Guilt

Do any of you get the Sick Guilt?  I do I hate being Sick, I feel like I’m letting people down.  I feel like I’m not pulling my weight and then worse when someone has to step in and pick up your slack.  It’s horrible when you feel like you can do what you need and then to have to rely on someone else makes me feel even more guilty.  Then the list of things to do piles up!

The Laundry is piled up!

Dinner is called out for (so not healthy):

House is a mess:

And the part that upsets me the most is missing work.  As many of you know I work 6 days a week and have for about 5 years now.  I don’t mind Saturdays are easy it’s just 3 hours and it’s before the kids get up so It’s not big deal.  I hate letting people down so I don’t take that day off for much, it takes a lot for me to take a day off.  It’s also because I’m a nut and have a fear of someone else doing my job.  I use to work for a plastic surgeon who let you all know EVERYONE can be replaced which means not be too safe with your job.  NOW I have an amazing set of bosses and know they take amazing care of me but of course the little voice in my head (plus the big one called my husband) say don’t get too comfy you work virtual they don’t see your sick or need time off and you can be replaced. 

Fast forward to this week, week 2 of this cold … and NO VOICE!  Which can make for some problems when my job is calling people, making 60 to 70 calls a day you kind of need your voice.  And we had a huge event this weekend that needed confirmation calls done for.  No voice means Alexis is benched from the calls we had to call in the replacement.  So I had to take care of myself and rest for a WHOLE DAY.

Lot’s of Rest and Tea:

What happens when you take time off work?  I of course get freaked about what if the other person does better then me?  What if they like this person better then me and replace me?  I know it’s crazy to think like that but something in my brain always does it to me. 

Am I the only crazy one?  Or do you feel the same way when you call in sick?  Do you think of money lost?  I’m a contractor so I don’t have sick leave so my mind always goes to that.

Then because it’s my life, when the going gets tough you have to have a few rocks throw at you … insert drum roll please!  Some joint & belt goes out on Rick’s car on Monday.  Oh yes the quotes are coming in around $650.  OH yes when it rains it pours here.

So there you have my week … hehe.  So how do you handle being sick?

thank you Google Images for the pictures above. alp

Is it a Holiday Themed Meal Already?

So I was in the mood for a holiday themed meal and found some favorites in a weight watcher themed way!  For you who have asked you would think with all this eating healthy I would be loosing weight sadly just staying the same … ugh.  But I’m sure soon something will go my way … lol.

First I start out with a Corn, Ham & Potato Scallop with was done in the crockpot.  For those who know me, know I love the crockpot since it’s so easy to throw things in and be done when I’m done with work.

Next on the list was a yummy side dish, not your usual Sweet Potato Casserole.  This recipe I found on my favorite site Skinny Taste. Now the pineapple was a different addition to this recipe, it gave the texture a different feel to it.  It also made it very sweet which means you can’t eat much which of course is a good thing in my case … lol.

Next on my list was a dessert, Cherry Cobbler.  The original recipe called for it to be in the crockpot but I put it in the oven since my crockpot was busy.  My little helper really enjoyed helping on this meal.  Sadly I had tons of left overs our dinner guest that night were sick and then the next day I got sick so left over’s went to waste .

So there you go a meal with a flair for the upcoming holidays. I’m sorry I’m still sick, feeling better but my voice is gone which is challenging since I’m on the phone all day long. 

Anything special for dinner tonight?

More Halloween Treats

My last bit of halloween treats are done, sadly I didn’t get the moon pies done for Cole’s class.  This darn cold really is kicking my butt!

I did get some Pumpkin Spice Cookies w/ Cinnamon Frosting done.  I also took some of the batter to make pumpkins that I put on a stick.

And to be fun I made some chocolate spiders that were too cute.  The photo that I copied from had candy eye’s but I couldn’t find for the life of me so I used red hots .

So there you have it lot’s of treats to do, hope you found one you liked.  So what did you make this Halloween?  What are you going to be?  How about the kids?

Halloween Treats (It’s a baking day)

My amazing friend April came over and helped me put together some special treats for the Church Cake Walk.  I have 3 completed, one more to come plus I need to finish up the treat for Cole’s class room to go with the special pumpkin paper cards.
First off we have a Brownie Pumpkin Cheesecake, that turned out so cute and yummy!

Next on our list was a fun Surprise Pumpkin Treats that were a sticky treat to do but so cute!  I packed them up in a pie box that I got at Michael’s on clearance for $1.99.  I hope these are a hit with the kids.

Last on today’s list are my FAVORITE they turned out so freaking cute!  These Chocolate Batty Cupcakes!  I can’t wait to see what people think of these.  I found also on the clearance rack at Michael’s cupcake holder a 4pack for $2.99.  I was able to pack these up and have a few to be able to give to the cake walk … Yeah!!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend and find a treat you would like to make!  Coming up Halloween Whoopie Pies & Chocolate Spiders.

Pumpkin Crafts … Bring on the Paper Pumpkins

A while back you may remember the Valentine Baked Hearts that we made for Cole’s class room.  This time we decided to make Pumpkins for his class and the teachers.  This is a fun craft to do, it’s NOT too messy either.  Well if it falls on the floor you can pick it up and done!

I’m hoping to get a BUNCH of baking done tomorrow for the cake walk at church for the Halloween event.  I hope to post some this weekend to give some idea’s if your looking for some.  In the meant time here is a super fun craft to do with the kids.

Happy Early Halloween, hope you find a fun craft to do at home too!!