DIY Show Off Scavenger Hunt

The DIY Show-Off is a favorite read of mine. I love the inspiring projects people like you and me can send in and, well...show off! :)

I am very competitive by nature, so I LOVE scavenger hunts! Collecting the clues and then putting them together was tons of fun! But if you want to get in on the action, better hurry...I'm sending in my clues now!

Happy Hunting!

In Which You Will Find Me Dancing In My Kitchen...

The Apron Queen has a fun giveaway on her blog, go check it out! Don't forget to carefully study her step-by-step instructions regarding the Secret Ingredient.

Oh, and if I win the $30 giftcard, you WILL find me dancing in my kitchen...

Aztecan Delight

What do you do if your kids don't like rice, corn, beans or tomatoes?

Make Aztecan Delight! (I chose the name because my husband's heritage is Aztecan Indian, but you could name it anything you want!)

All you need are:

1 can of black beans
1 can of corn
1 can of diced tomatoes
Cooked rice
Little bit of beef broth for flavor

Mix up all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan until heated through and incorporated well. Roll it up in a tortilla and call it Aztecan Delight. The pickiest eaters might balk at it's innards so don't let them unroll it!

As an a nutritional side, this meal has complete protein from the beans, corn and rice. No meat needed :) You could add cheese though.

Sometimes just giving a plain old meal a fun, imaginative name makes them a little hungrier...

For more great frugal food ideas, check out Gayle's blog!

Taming Toddlers With Grace....

If you are the mother of a toddler...read this article by InsertGraceHere...guaranteed to make you laugh so hard your face hurts!

And 'fess up...who all out there hasn't considered Benadryl on those very trying and very active days? I'll be the first to raise my hand!

But my kids are used to ingesting medicine even if they don't require it. They do it for fun and to give me gray hairs!

GASP!

This humble blogger has received an award! I am still in shock. And this was from someone I didn't even know was reading my blog...lol! Check out my lurker at her place.

So now I get to nominate seven of my favorite bloggers. Hmmmm... Oh wait, I have to post the rules first!

Here are the rules:

1. Please put the logo on your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3. You must nominate 7 fellow bloggers for this award.
4. Add links to the recipients.
5. Leave a comment so the recipients know they have received an award.

Here are the blogs I frequent on a daily, sometimes twice daily basis!

Mt. Hope Chronicles-- I go here daily for homeschooling inspiration, decorating ideas and all of her GORGEOUS photos.

Life as Mom-- This mom has a her hands full and STILL manages to blog! Find encouragement and understanding for being a mother here.

We are THAT family-- Kristen is my daily giggle! This gal will inspire you and encourage you with her humor.

the petersons go public-- She is a mom of four boys and still manages to keep sane! Jennifer is also an interior decorator..you'll love her ideas!

Nesting Place-- Sigh. I just love going here for the frugal decorating ideas. The Nester can do amazing things with Priscilla (her hot glue gun) and some fabric.

Moneysavingmom-- THE place to go for frugal advice and coupon mania!

So there you have it, seven of my favorite daily reads! Go check them out and congratulate them :)