Happy Thanksgiving

Google via Living A Changed Life

 

Just a quick post to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

 I am grateful for a number of things but one that has recently been added to my list are my followers. I am thankful for the ones who stop to read my posts, all of the wonderful people who helped me start this blog & for the fellow blogosphere for creating an environment of expression, happiness & personality.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday filled with love, good food and quality time spent with your families.

God Bless <3

 

33 Shades of Green

 

What are you thankful for? How do you & your family celebrate the holiday?

Please leave a comment below & share a story describing your Thanksgiving traditions!

 

~Brooke~

Pinteresting....Inspiration Exists....

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by again!  Do you find yourself sitting in front of the computer for countless hours? Eyes glued to the screen? Inspiration building in your mind and heart? Addicted to all of the fascinating and interesting things to eat, create & read? Does this sound like you?

Well like me, you might have a pinning addiction! Today is the day to give yourself an excuse for all of the times you have found yourself creating boards & pins rather than cleaning, schoolwork or other daily activities!

New to the link up? No problem! Link up with Michelle & many others here & join the party!

Here are my pins for the week:



Pinterest via Lauren Usher

Yesterday I found out that 95% of my cervix is covered in cancerous cells. My aunt, sister and mother have all dealt with similar problems regarding this issue. Going into the appt knowing I had a low grade abnormal test, and coming out needing laser surgery was a complete shock. Pap tests are VERY important. Needless to say I have been doing my research on Ovarian Cancer and the causes of it. God bless all the survivors & ones that have passed away



Pinterest via Lori Thetford

What a fabulous idea! Especially in the fall when it is chilly out and you want to wear jeans and have socks on at the same time! Brilliant! I need a pair ASAP!

Pinterest via Jennifer Mcgrath

My daughter is a little afraid of the dark. She uses a tinker bell lantern light right now. This would be amazing for her! A visit to the bathroom, when she comes in our room after being scared or anything for that matter!



Pinterest via Katie Kimbrell

How many times does your phone go dead while you are out and about? How about all of those pestering cords wrapped & tangled around the charger? This looks compact, easy and useful. The bonus: $7.99!

Pinterest via K C

A family tradition that I started 3 years ago was to decorate some kind of sweet around Christmas time. One year we built a gingerbread house, one year baked cookies & last year we decorated cupcakes! This is on my list for this years tradition! I can't wait to get started! Simple & affordable!

Pinterest via Camille Juco

Ah the simple things in life that makes us smile. My favorite holiday and one of my favorite board games in one.

THAT WRAPS UP ANOTHER WEEK OF
"OH HOW PINTERESTING"
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PINNING LATELY?

~Brooke~

TaStY TuEsDaY: Triple S & GB

Steak, Shrimp, Suddenly Salad & Green Beans.

Today I am linking up with Alissa for my second week of Tasty Tuesdays!!

I love home cooked food! The aroma coming from the kitchen, new recipes being explored & the proud moment you feel when dinner is served.
So I decided to spend my Monday night trying out some new recipes & ways of cooking so I could share with you, yet another Tasty Tuesday recipe!

 
STEAK INGREDIENTS:
3 NY Strip Thin Steaks
3/4 bottle of Dales steak seasoning
salt
pepper
Weber Chicago steak seasoning

Lay the steaks in a plastic bowl/container.
Pour the Dales steak seasoning on top of the steaks.
Marinade for 15 minutes, flip the steaks and marinade for another 15 minutes.
(I used the George Foreman to grill the steaks)
Take the steaks out of the marinade and lay them on the grill.
Sprinkle each side with Weber Grill seasoning, just a dash to each side.
Grill for 5 to 10 minutes or until they are cooked to your desire.

SHRIMP INGREDIENTS:
1 small or large ring of shrimp-thawed & drained
1 packet of Weber Grills citrus herb marinade mix
1 small can of pineapple juice-only use 3/4 of the can

Mix one can of pineapple juice, marinade mix and shrimp in a ziplock bag.
Shake bag and mix the marinade mix with the shrimp until the shrimp is covered.
Store in fridge for 30 minutes.
Pour shrimp onto the George Forman grill or skillet and cook until seasoning is cooked through and the size of the shrimp is half dollar shaped (the shrimp will shrink into a circular shape)

 

 

For the green beans I cheated, I dumped them out of the can into a pot, sprinkled with salt and pepper and poured the rest of the pineapple juice that I didn't use for the shrimp on top.

Same for the suddenly salad. Straight from the box, a no brainer!

 

 

Last Step: EAT!

 

I really enjoyed this meal! I remember all of the delicious meals my mother cooked for me & I hope my daughter grows up to have the same memories. There is nothing like great home cooking to soothe the soul! Enjoy!

 

 

~Brooke~

 

What is your favorite home cooked meal?