Money isn't everything

I am pretty sure people who say "money isn't everything" don't wake up at 6 in the morning worrying about it.  Now I know money isn't everything but it is about 90% of everything.  With no money you can't eat or live.  I know that hardly anyone looks at this blog so I feel I can write personally.  I feel I did real good with buying gifts this year for Christmas. I bought about 80% of the gifts early.  BUT I got sick around this time and so did my husband...oh and my youngest boy.  Thankfully and thank you God (I really do mean thank you God) my husband has really good health insurance for us.  Still the bills are killing us.  When I mean I was sick I mean seriously I went to the doctor once a week through the whole month of December.  My boy went two times which my wonderful dad paid for his medicine and his visit.  Don't get me wrong we are not poor people who live in tiny little house. My husband does make good money.  To some people we are rich.  I mean we can live in a nice house but yes we do live paycheck to paycheck.  Right now we are living on a credit card.  Let me first say that it has been 3 years since we used this credit card!  We are still paying off this credit card though and now we are back on it.  It has only been 2 weeks of using it...but let me tell you when you HAVE to use a credit card you find out that you spend a lot of money everyday.  We are really trying to not use it and I really miss having paper towels.  It is the little things that a realize how blessed I am..I mean I seriously miss having paper towels.  Paper towels I will not take you for granted again.  You really do realize how much stuff matters to you.  My mom and I went shopping the other day.  Just spending time with her is fun to me but she bought me some clothes.  It felt so good to get new clothes and I really appreciated it.  I have looked at those new clothes a hundred times...they are just so pretty!  I am over Coach purses mainly because I could buy 7 purses for the price of one Coach.   I am just over name brand stuff all together...although I still dream of North Face jacket.  Why though?  It is not like they are warmer then any other jacket.  It is the name.  Oh well I have learned through this no money thing.  I have learned that I would love to have money coming out of the walls but I don't think I would appreciate the things that I do get as much.  For instance, dishwasher soap...I am now washing my dishes in the sink.  I will be honest it does make my hands soft.  I will not ever take my dishwasher for granted again.  Boy I feel better just typing this.  Now time to cut some coupons out of the Sunday paper. 

my house

I thought I would share some pics of my home.  My favorite thing to do at Christmas time is to look at lights on houses.  BUT more than looking at the lights on the houses...is when they have the shades open and I can see in their house. 

My kitchen

the living room.  I will show more of the house tomorrow....I KNOW YOU JUST CAN'T WAIT!

Cucumber Sandwiches

I am not sure if I posted this recipe yet or not.  My blog is not professional and I really don't have a clue what I am doing on here.

This recipe is from my mom's friend Toni.  Ever since she got this recipe it has been our go to recipe.  People love these little cute sandwiches.  They are so easy!  When I make these little things for a party or some function someone always asks for the recipe.

1 can of Pillsbury French Bread 
1 8oz package of cream cheese softened
1 packet of italian dressing
cucumber
dill weed

Bake your bread as directions say.  When it cools cut it into slices.  Mix cream cheese with the italian dressing packet.  Spread the cream cheese onto the bread.  Cut cucumbers into thin slices and put on top of bread.  Sprinkle dill weed on top and you are all set. 

A well dressed house

This is what I am trying to get my living room to look like.  I love it!  The hubby and I have already painted most of the living room the same color.  Now I need to purchase some pretty mirrors. 

This picture if from the blog a well dressed home blog. 

mini meatball sandwiches

I tried another wonderful recipe from Pioneer Woman.  This time everyone ate it.  I recommend this recipe.
This picture is from Pioneer Woman herself

■1 pound Ground Chuck Or Ground Beef

■½ cups Panko Or Other Bread Crumbs

■1 clove Garlic, Minced

■½ teaspoons Salt

■Freshly Ground Black Pepper

■½ cups Milk

■2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

■½ whole Medium Onion, Diced

■1 jar (large) Marinara Sauce

■12 whole Dinner Rolls (or Slider Rolls)

■4 slices Provolone Cheese, Cut Into Four Wedges Each

Preparation Instructions

Mix meat with bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk. Knead together with hands. Roll into heaping tablespoon-sized rolls.



Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for one minute. Add meatballs between the onions and brown for one minute. (You might have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.)



Pour in jar of marinara; shake pan gently to mix. Put on lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.



When ready to serve, cut each dinner roll in half. Place a wedge of Provolone on the top and bottom of each roll. Spoon a meatball with the sauce onto the bottom bun; top with the top bun.



Serve immediately!

Mexican Flatbread pizza.

If you don't ever look at the Pioneer Woman blog then you are missing out.  I made her Mexican Flatbread Pizza and it was so easy.  My picky kids didn't like it but they don't like anything that is not spaghetti.  I urge you to try it though.  I loved it. 

Ingredients


■1 can Large Biscuits (non Flaky) (8 Biscuits Per Can)

■1 whole Can (14.5 Ounce) Refried Beans

■3 Tablespoons Salsa Or Picante Sauce

■1-½ cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

■Pico De Gallo

■2 cups Browned Hamburger Meat, Seasoned

■Shredded Iceberg Lettuce

■3 Tablespoons Salsa

■5 Tablespoons Sour Cream

■Cilantro For Garnish

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Flour work surface and roll out each biscuit until very flat. Brush very lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8 minutes, or until starting to turn golden. Remove from oven and set aside.



Mix refried beans with salsa. Heat on stovetop.



Heat up leftover ground beef.



To assemble, spread refried beans over each flatbread. Top with plenty of beef. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top. Return to oven for three minutes, or until melted and bubbly. Top with plenty of pico de gallo and lettuce.



Mix together salsa and sour cream. Drizzle over the top of each pizza. Garnish with cilantro. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

almost normal?

I think I might be back to my normal self soon.  Slowly I am getting better everyday.  It has been a very slow process.  I am happy to say that I am not taking any anxiety pills right now and haven't for almost 5 days.  That is a real improvement for me.  I am so thankful my hubs hasn't gone crazy on me....he actually has been very supportive.  Soooo... I need something to do.  Perhaps something to make my house look a little better.  Does anyone have suggestions on what to do for a project?   I still have zero desire to move but if I had a project going I might get off the couch.  I am having one of those days were I feel my clothes are not stylish and my house is not pretty.