Boring Saturday

Today was kind of lame. We have gotten very little snow (which is opposite of what we predicted).

I'm looking to sell some things. I think I'm going to start making hooded towels and selling them. I have an etsy store, but don't know how well they will go over there. My first attempts were a little sad (sorry, Jennie and Jill), but more recent attempts have been better (Jennie's newer towels are much better than the first few I made). I can't earn much off of them, and can't do anything fancy like embroidering names or initials, but it might be something. I enjoy sewing, just don't often have the time to do it.

I've also been sucked back into taking surveys online for a little fun cash. If I am dedicated and do it every night, I can earn $20+ in a month (like I said - fun money). I have been using Treasure Trooper for that. It is something else to do at night, but the surveys can be kind of fun. Tonight I took one on kitty litter and one on chocolate and hair products. I also took one on OnStar and GM products. I had no idea OnStar offered so many features!

Anyway, just kind of had a lazy day today. Made tortellini soup for the two of us, using cheese tortellini and vegetable stock and it was pretty darn tasty! Now to figure out what to make for dinner tomorrow night - Rick isn't a huge vegetable eater, so it could be interesting! The trick is to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. 

Fun Friday!

I am so glad that this week is over.

It has been a stressful one, to be sure. I'm bummed that Jeff, Jill and Hannah couldn't make it out, but with all of the snow in the forecast, it is probably for the best.

Tom took his test today - he had to write a report on ... something. I don't honestly know. I REALLY hope that he did well. We could really use the boost - ego-wise, being done with school-wise, and moving-wise. Not that we need to move, because we love Manhattan, but getting out of limbo would be a good thing, and the sooner, the better, in my opinion. I just hate not knowing what is going to happen. I'm too much of a planner.

So that's our news. Not much to tell - looking forward to getting snowed in and a possible snow day on Monday (of course, now that I have said it, it won't happen).

Weekly menu

Since tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, it marks the final day of carnivorous activity in our house for the next 40 days and 40 nights.

Tom makes it a habit every year to give up meat. It is funny, because we do it almost every year, inevitably are asked, "Did you lose weight?" and always answer in the negative.

Anyway - this week's menu:

Tonight: Tater Tot casserole. I've just recently discovered this gem and love it! It is super easy.

Recipe:
Brown 1 lb. meat (I like ground turkey but ground beef works just as well).
Place in a sprayed 9x13 casserole pan
Cover with some type of veggie. Today's was green beans and corn. Both from cans.
Place 2 cans of cream of soups on top, spreading evenly. Today's was a mixture: 1 can cream of chicken and 1 can cream of mushroom.
Pour one can milk over the whole thing.
Top with a bag of tater tots (I use a small bag).
Place in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 mins and eat! Super easy and made with stuff that most people have in their freezers/cabinets.

Tomorrow: Left-over casserole! (The great thing is that it makes lots of meals and is super filling).

Wednesday (Lent begins): Grilled cheese/tomato soup (I'm fasting that day).

Thursday: Either mushroom risotto or Real Simple's Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower. I usually make a few small changes to Real Simple's recipe, but it is good as is (I just usually use premade bread crumbs rather than making them myself).

Friday: TBD - Jeff and Jill are coming in town and I have a concession stand to work, so dinner might be a late affair (and J&J might want something meaty, so we may go out).

Well - that's our meals for this week! I've been trying to meal plan ahead of time (at least a week) to help cut down on unnecessary trips to the store (another New Year's Resolution!).