I made another recipe from PW- that she posted last week. Let me tell you, this was a huge hit with my family as you can see from the spicy marinara sauce that is half gone! This was the second batch of mozzarella sticks I made. I ran out of cheese, so I made onion rings! OMG this recipe is a keeper! I added pepper and garlic powder to the bread crumb mixture...the bread crumbs are the ticket. I bought a small box at Albertson's, but while shopping at Costco, I saw the bread crumbs there- a great deal for a large box!

YUM!

pasta w/roasted red pepper sauce

So, I made this the other night- it is a PW recipe. It was yummy, but here are a few little tweaks I would do when I make it again (I did a couple of these when I made it the first time).

Use 4 peppers instead of 3- the sauce I made was only enough for a little more than 2 helpings.

Use at least 4 cloves of garlic.

To give it a little kick- sprinkle a little red pepper into the sauce.

I didn't use the parsley (yuck), but I will put some fresh basil into the sauce next time

I will not use 1/2 an onion next time- I will use less- a little too much onion for me.

And finally, I think I will put some capers on top!

This recipe was really easy to make- you should try it!

It's official...I am a twilight fan...I didn't think it would happen but after reading the 3rd book- Eclipse, I cannot wait for this movie to come out!!! I don't know if I will camp out in line for this, but it might come close...LOL!

Water for Elephants (one of my favorite books) is being made into a movie, staring, you guessed it - Robert Pattinson. And another one of my favorites, Reese Witherspoon- cannot wait for that movie to come out! :)

Have you ever read or heard a story about how someone left their horrible career behind and started a new one? You know the ones I mean...."Woman quits dead end job and starts her own business doing....whatever". I read those stories with such awe and think, I wish I could do that! Then I start brainstorming for things that I could do, something I am passionate about or particularly good at, and you now what? I. cannot. think. of. one. thing!!!

Oh sure, I love to take pictures, but it isn't something that I am good at or that is going to make me any $. I love to scrapbook, but career potential? Ok, so lets think of things I am good at....ummmm......worrying! being stressful, yelling at the kids, reading blogs. Well, no, that isn't going to get it either.

I know one day, it will all come to me, I'm just sure of it! And when it does, I will be sure to blog about it.....

My new read...it is a good "fluff" read.

I have run almost everyday for the last 2 1/2 weeks and I think I am addicted to it. It is such a stress reliever!! I need new running shoes though- anyone have any ideas on what I should get- that are not too expensive???

trying really hard to stay positive, but I am finding it more difficult to even complete the simpliest tasks....I think I am falling into a depression....

Can we say insomnia?!? I had the absolute worst night of sleep- I was wide awake from 1:45 to 3:45! YUCK. I think it had to do with the fact that I had to deal with some unpleasantness regarding my former employer....I just would like to move on now.

After I do my daily run/walk, I think I will take a nap!

Thanks mom, for a great Mother's Day- we had lots of fun!

Julie & Julia

Finally got to the see this movie...Riley & I watched it, she loves girl movies, just as much as me. This movie makes me want to try more variety in our meals- but my kids are so darn stubborn with what they will and will not eat! But I am going to try new things and they are just going to have to deal with it!!

I could get used to being home all the time, I like my daily routine, however, I do not like the stress of not knowing.... but the end of this first week has ended on a positive note- I may have an interview next week...i will know later today.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Bargains

Starbucks deal....

http://www.frappuccino.com/happy-hour

Between May 7 and May 16 enjoy 1/2 price frappuccinos from starbucks in the afternoon from 3-5 pm.

Also, if you live near a Sprouts market- the best day to shop is on Wednesdays, when the new deals come out for the week, plus the deals from the prior week are still in effect. I cannot believe all the fresh fruits & vegetables I got for .88 and .99!!! Amazing. A bag of potatoes for .88!

Anyway, just thought I share some deals that I found!

Mornings are the best part of the day for me - the day always starts with such promise of things being accomplished and settled. I know that it has only been two days, correction 2 working days since I started this routine of mine, but the beginning of the day is best. The afternoon sets in and it is almost time to get the kids from school, and I think, what is going to happen- why haven't I found something yet. And then night hits and I am mentally exhausted, I fall asleep easily but then wake somewhere in the middle of the night to start the thinking/worrying process. I finally fall asleep again, wake up not feeling rested, and then start the whole process again- I hope this changes soon.