Tasty Tuesday( Chicken and Pasta)

I found a new recipe and my kids loved it ( that never happens lol)

Chicken and Pasta

16 oz pkg of greenbeans, thawed
1 onion, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, halved

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pkg fettuccine
1 4 oz pkg parmesan cheese

Spray slow cooker. Place green beans, onion and mushrooms on bottom. Add cut up chicken. In a small bowl combine tomatoes, chicken bouillon, garlic and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken. Cook on low 5-6 hours. Serve over fettuccine and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Make It Monday ( Hand Sanitizer Holders)

I had gotten a bunch of small hand sanitizers when everyone was running back to school deals. This weekend I decided I needed to make covers for them so they could hang from a purse or bag. I decided to use up some of my jean scraps because they are a heavier material than just plain cotton. I had no idea idea what I was doing so I made it up as I went along. Luckily they turned out ( unlike most things I think I can do with out directions lol)

First I cut a piece of jean material using the hand sanitizer. I made sure it was tall enough and that there was enough room on each side to sew. Then I cut a small hole in the middle to make room for the top of the bottle to come out of.

Once you have it cut so that it fits , turn the material inside out and pin down the sides so that you have a seam.

Sew your seams down starting with the top of the holder. This is the perfect time to also add the loop to hook your keychain onto.

After you are done sewing turn right side out. Add any decorations that you would like.

It is simple to make and perfect for kids to even put on their backpacks!

Freezer Friday ( Favorite Creamy Chicken Casserole)

Favorite Creamy Chicken Casserole ( Makes 2 casseroles)

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 pkg frozen peas and carrots

2 cups milk
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt and pepper, each

Cook noodles. Meanwhile in a large bowl combine remaining ingredients. Drain noodles and add to chicken mixture. Transfer to two greased 8 inch square baking dishes. Cover one an freeze up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining casserole at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 min longer.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw overnight. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Microwave on high 10-12 minutes, stirring twice.

I used leftover turkey when I made it and it was really good. I hope you enjoy!

Thrifty Thursday ( Fabric Rings)

I was bored today and was trying to think of a craft to do with all these small fabric scraps I have. I found an idea on Pintrest and changed it to fit me. This is what I came up.

First thing you need to do is cut a small piece of thin elastic. I didn't really measure it, I just wrapped it around my daughters finger.

Next cut a thin strip of fabric from your scraps.

Sew the ends of your elastic together and then sew one end of the fabric on.

Wrap the fabric around the elastic and then sew the other end of the fabric so that it is secure.

Use whatever kind of bead you have to decorate it.

Make sure you trim all the loose edges off (  I forgot to take pictures after I did that)

These take no time at all to make and are really cheap! My girls loved them !

what ever Wednesday update on craft room

I am sure you all remember the pictures I posted a few weeks back of my craftroom and how messy it was.  Well I have been trying to get it organized.  Here are pictures taken today.  I think it is looking a lot better.  Still have more to do but at least I can find most things in there.  All butt the yoyo's I made a long time ago and could not decide what to do with them.  Now I have an idea for them and cant find them.  Is't that how it always goes. Well on to the pictures

Scott put up a peg board for me

remember this from Mindy and my ladies day out thrifting now it hold braclets

medication bottles now hold beads for jewlery making

suitcases in the closet are great storage ideas also

Tasty Tuesday ( Slow Cooked Steak Soup)

Slow Cooked Steak Soup

1 pd boneless round steak
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 pkg frozen cheese filled ravioli
2 1/2 cups water
Parmesan Cheese

Cut steaks into cubes and place in slow cooker. Add spaghetti sauce and water. Cook on low 8 hours. Add ravioli last 45 minutes of cooking.

Make It Monday ( Hair Scrunchies)

This is a great project for those of us learning to sew. It uses scrap fabric and a small amount of elastic.

First thing you do is cut a piece of fabric that 16 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Fold fabric in half, right sides facing.

Sew together  getting as close to the edges as you can. Leave a 2 inch opening at each end. Remember to back stitch.

Turn right side out and fold out the ends. Fold fabric in half.

Pin ends together and sew. remember to back stitch.

Cut a 7 inch piece of thin elastic

Using a safety pin pull elastic through the opening and go around loop so that it meets up on the other side.

Sew edges of elastic together

Hand stitch the openings and your done! ( Make sure you trim the thread edges off. I forgot to take a picture of this after I did it)