Friday Favorites

1. I got this c.c. hat recently. I think it's really cute. I have a bunch of c.c hats. All different colors.

2.Word search book. It's very girlie. I loved the cover, I was drawn to it.

3. My fave B&BW Winter candles are Sweater Weather, Hot Cream & Cocoa, Hot chocolate, Baby it's cold outside, Red Velvet cupcake & Black Cherry merlot. Hot chocolate is an older 1, so I'm not sure if they still have it & not sure about Baby it's cold outside or Red velvet cupcake either. Those are a few years old. Sweater weather & Black cherry merlot are 2 of my all-time fave candles.

Happy Thanksgiving

Tasty Tuesday-Low carb chicken fajita soup (Keto friendly)

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Soup {Keto Friendly}

Servings: 8

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chicken broth this is to pour over chicken in slow cooker
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning recipe here or 1 packet of taco seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low in a cup of chicken broth. Season with salt/pepper.
• When chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred. (You can strain the leftover broth for the soup.)
• In a large saucepan saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until they are translucent.
• With a spoon mash the cream cheese into the veggies so that it will combine smoothly as it melts.
• Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and taco seasoning.
• Simmer on low uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Add chicken, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!
• Optional: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, cilantro, and/or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Festival of trees. Methuen, MA

Happy Thoughts

Nail files. Week # 335.

This is a new polish that I got this week. It's OPI-You've got that glas-glow. In the picture it looks more pinkish-mauve & in person it looks more of a taupe-light brown. It might be a little too light for my nails.

Busy week

I've been MIA this week. We've had appointments every day this week except tonight. So I've gotten real behind in things. Plus I'm dropping T off at school & picking her up. I'm trying to get on a new routine. Here are some pics from this week.

Monday Motivation

A few pics from this week

Friday Favorites

1.Chapstick. Chapstick total hydration now has essential oils in them. I got happy & that has orange & lemon. Also relax, that has Chamomile & lavender. I love both. I use the relax 1 when I go to bed. I think there are 5 different 1s.

2. Pillow. This pillow is from Walmart & it's so soft. I love it.

3. Candle. This candle is also from Walmart. It smells so good. It reminds me of champagne & New year's eve.

Nail Files. Week # 334

This is a new polish that I got yesterday. Still into Essie polishes. I'm going to keep buying more. I like the gray/blues & just plain old gray. Today I'm wearing Essie-On Mute.

Wordless Wednesday-New Hampshire sunset

Tasty Tuesday-Caprese quinoa salad

Caprese quinoa salad

Yields: 1 serving

1 cup quinoa rinsed well

 2 cups water

 8 oz mozzarella pearls

 ½ cup loose packed fresh basil

 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoessliced in half

 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

 1 tbsp olive oil

 salt and pepper

1

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

2

Combine quinoa, mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Things to do every night before bed

*Take off your make up.
*Get your kitchen cleaned up. (make sure the dishes are out of the sink & you start the dishwasher. I usually start the dishwasher at night & empty the dishes in the morning).
*Make your lunch for work or school the night before.
*Pick out your clothes & jewelry the night before.
*Read a book or magazine.
*Write in a journal.
*Color in an adult coloring book.

Do what makes you happy

What makes you happy? Make sure you take time to do those things. Especially if you are having a rough time in life. Anything that you enjoy, reading, taking walks, exercising, baking, coloring, jounaling, yoga, listen to music, watch a good movie.

Wordless Wednesday-Halloween candy