College Kits for Dorm Living...Survival Kits:)

    I Love this!...It is so Thoughtful:)
I want to do it and leave as a surprise for my son to find when we have left his dorm
 to know he is Loved:) They do not like to admit it because they are becoming independent but this process is a little scary and hard on them too. A little Love and Thoughtfulness goes a long way:)

Ideas for Survival Kits for College Students:
 Use a basket in their favorite color (reusable basket that they can use for something there when it is empty) you can find these all over-multi-functional is always a plus! Here are some ideas of containers that you could use that I found at Target.
Be Creative have FUN!
sale price

$8.99 - $9.99  online price

Circo™ Fabric Drawer with Chalkboard - Assorted Colors

sale price

$9.00  online price

• SALE
• reg:Regular price $9.99 - Save  (10%)

InterDesign Plastic Tote Basket - Clear

$29.99

Threshold™ Corrugated Decorative Metal Bucket - Galvanized Finish 17x15x10"

$3.99  store price

Laundry Basket Rectangular Seagoing

• Snack Attack Kit: fill their basket with their favorite Gatorade, candies, chips, nuts, peanut butter and a spoon, etc. Add gift cards to their coffee shop(Star Bucks) and restaurants Taco Bell) in case they want to go off campus and get a break from the buffet there. Just make sure those restaurants are close to their campus. Not too much junk-remember the Freshmen 15:)

• Spa Retreat Kit: fill their basket with their favorite scented candle, bottled waters, iTunes gift card, a nice Robe, slippers, etc. I have a son so I am thinking of what he would like. If you have a girl  you can do the same but add mani-pedi supplies, facial mask, hair mask, etc.

• Ultimate Bed Kit:  ear plugs, eye mask, room darkening drape, Memory Foam Pillow, Down comforter, Downy so their bed smells yummy, Febreeze for when its not smelling as fresh, Etc.

Grey is the New IN Neutral-in honor of 50 Shades of Grey movie coming out

  Here are some great grey picks for your home decor
 in honor of 50 Shades of Grey movie coming out.
Add some Sexy to your home with these great finds.
 Available at Joss and Main in their

SOPHISTICATED GReY Event for a limited time

Awash in a neutral gray palette, this versatile collection of furniture and accents imbues your home with grace and sophistication.

Of course I had to feature a bed:0

FORTESSA HEADBOARD

On Sale now for $280.95**      *Additional shipping charges apply

Originally $510.30

Statement piece
REESE OTTOMAN

Now on Sale for $351.95 

Originally$837.00

SULOS PENDANT
On sale now for $284.95 Originally$507.00

SAVANNAH ACCENT CHAIR

 ON SALE NOW FOR 

$280.95

Originally $450.00

SAFARI 7'6" X 9'6" RUG 

On sale now for $501.95

Originally $1,219.00

Eye Catching!
ELENA CHEST

NOW ON SALE FOR 

$546.95

*Additional shipping charges apply

Originally $1,599.80

Refreshing Chicken Salsa Verde Soup-Delicious!

 Refreshing Chicken Salsa Verde Soup

This was really tasty, my family immediately said this is a keeper!

I know a recipe is good when there are no leftovers

-I should have doubled this-it would make a great lunch:)

I liked how light and flavorful it was and that touch of lime brought it over the top.

Ingredients:

1 Rotisserie Chicken or 2 Poached bone-in Chicken Breasts-meat shredded

4 Cups Chicken Stock or broth

2 tsp. Ground Cumin

1 tsp. Chili Powder

2 cans white northern beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)

½ cup chopped cilantro

2 limes-juiced

1 cup salsa verde (recipe below)in a pinch use store bought-but fresh always tastes betterJ

Garnish:

Fresh cilantro chopped

Sour cream ½ cup

1 avocado chunked

1/2 chopped tomato

Salsa Verde:

8 tomatillos-husked and rinsed-rough chop(find near tomatos have a weird husk around them similar o corn much smaller)

1 jalapeno de-seeded-rough chop

8 sprigs cilantro-leaves only

¼ onion-rough chop

1 garlic clove-pressed

Salt to taste-fresh ground coarse salt

Directions:

In a food processor add the tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and garlic. Process until smooth. Add a bit of salt to taste-blend one more time. Set aside.

In a pinch use a rotisserie chicken but I prefer poached bone in chicken breasts.

Poach chicken breasts Directions:

2 bone in chicken breasts

 1 clove garlic-halved

½ of a bay leaf

 1 carrot roughly chopped

1 rib of celery roughly chopped

 1 onion quartered

1 lemon sliced

 Fresh flat leaf parsley-a small partial bunch-about 5 sprigs)-rinsed left whole

Salt and pepper to taste.

Put into a large pot cover the chicken breasts with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes up to an hour depending on size-use meat thermometer (165 poultry) to see if they are done. Cool.

Shred chicken and set aside.

In a large pot add chicken stock, salsa verde, cumin, and chili powder bring to a simmer. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Add beans and cilantro and continue to simmer for 5 minutes longer. Next add shredded chicken and lime juice. Season to taste.

Serve with cheese quesadillas and make it a meal. Enjoy!

New Kitchen gadeget that gives you pasta and little to no carbs-genius!

I recently found a cool new product I am going to buy!
I love this because I really enjoy pasta but I want to be in shape-this will offer both-yeah!
 A solution and I can still eat:0

Veggetti™ Spiral Vegetable Cutter

The ingenious Veggetti Spiral vegetable cutter turns veggies into good-for-you spaghetti. You'll get delicious pasta with rich veggie flavor, and without the carbs. Great for zucchini, squash, carrots, potatoes and more.

 

$14.99

 

I read the reviews on this product-they were very Good!

 

Available at bed Bath and Beyond- don't forget to use your 20% coupon!

End the Summer Fun Ideas! Getting it for a Deal makes it even more enjoyable:)

                                                          Bowling!
                                             It was such a Good Time!
A deal we got on Groupon. I did learn something. I need to put the expiration date on my calendar-the calendar is my most valuable tool lately:) We have wanted to do it but for one reason or another we had to put it off-it expired when we actually went to use it...I learned you will get the actual value of what you paid-so you don't lose it. I was kicking myself for allowing it to expire-bad Kim:)
We went and made the most of it. I was nice to the girl at the counter and I think kindness goes along way because we should have only gotten an hour-but we got our full 2 hours of bowling-yeah! Nothing loss and we had a great family time! Who could ask for more:)

My husband

My son Brandt

He was not thrilled I was taking his picture
...teenagers...don't they know these are precious times?
My oldest son made me put my phone away.
Sorry no pics of him this time.

My husband had his best score 180
and was like OK you can have a picture of this:)
Don't look at my score...
lets just say he didn't marry me for my athletic abilities:)
We had FUN that is all that matters:)

 

I had to take a picture of this beer bomb
-cool. I have not seen one of these before.

 

I found 2 deals in our area-check your area

 

1.) $39 for Bowling at Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center (Up to $92.12 Value)

Bowling for Two or Six with Shoe Rental, Arcade Games, and Bumper Cars at Stars and Strikes (Up to 58% Off)

Value	Discount	You Save
$92.12	58%	$53.12

The Deal

• $39 for a bowling package for up to five (up to $92.12 total value)

Bowling package includes:

• Two hours of bowling
• Shoe rental
• Five 20-ounce drinks        
•            

   2.) Bowling for Two or Six with Shoe Rental, Arcade Games, and Bumper Cars at Stars and Strikes (Up to 58% Off)

from $35

Value	Discount	You Save
$82.97	58%	$47.97

Choose Between Two Options

$35 for a bowling and entertainment package for two (up to $82.97 total value)

• One hour of bowling (up to $34.99 value)
• Two shoe rentals (up to $3.99 value each)
• Two bumper car passes ($5 value each)
• $30 game card worth 120 credits; credits can be split among multiple cards

 

Update on White Water Rafting Adventure-Team Building Experience

Team building experiences are such a great idea for companies.
Sometimes you have to get away from work and connect on a different level-
they make for a better working environment for everyone.

These guys are the Best!
 We have experienced
 their tour before
-a Blast!

She is so adorable!

                                                                                                                                                          

Tailgating afterwards
They had an Amazing time
               -they were all like I want to go again!
    Success!

Afterwards enjoying some wings and beer
 talking about their adventure
-they survived:)
Good times!

Euro Trip to London and France what an awesome Graduation gift...life experience

    Recently after graduating this year my son Blake and Kaylee got the most amazing experience to go a trip to Europe as their graduation gifts with their cool Grandparents-lucky kids:)

They met once before when they were much younger
-this was meeting again literally in the airport
she was meeting them from another flight.

Famous Royal gates in London

They ate like Kings

Love this! I am all about Fleur de Lis's

This was on the waiters apron in France.

Grandpa kept putting his beer in front of Blake
-looks like Blake didn't mind
 he said thought it was funny:)
Or at least that is the story he is telling me:0

There they are with Grandpa the man behind the camera.
In the London's Eye-One of Britain's most famous attraction.

Welsh Castle

They got to stay the night at a castle-so cool!

Nice room

A great picture of them all together at that amazing
 French restaurant I told you about in earlier post.

What a cute couple:)

A nice couple had them as their
 guests for part of their trip.

Grandpa-thank you so much for the disc of pictures!

These pictures remind of what my son looks like
without a beard-since he has been home he won't shave
-he knows it drives me crazy-
it just seems a shame to cover up that adorable face.