Day Two!
Today hasn't been a very exciting day so far. I've tidied up the house, got ready for the day and put Mr. Mason down for his after lunch nap. My parents are on there way to visit and drop off some more of my stuff that was at their house! I'm excited to finally have a full size bookshelf, my hope chest and other miscellaneous things I've missed.
Since today doesn't hold much for interest, I thought I would share with you one of my favorite and easiest recipes. It's a HUGE hit with my little family and maybe, just maybe, it will be a hit for you also! I found it through Googling "ground beef crock pot recipes" and boy, was it a GREAT find!
Crock Pot Enchiladas
4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes (I used diced)
1 sm. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 lb. ground beef, browned (I always use a little more, we're a meat family)
1 package taco seasoning (of your choice)
2 cups shredded cheese
9 CORN tortillas
Sauce Preparation:
1. Whirl tomatoes, onions and garlic in blender to a saucy consistency.
2. Pour into medium saucepan. Add red pepper, salt and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for five (5) minutes.
Into the Crock Pot:
1. layer three (3) tortillas on the bottom, 1/3 of the ground beef, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese.
Layer two (2) more times, ending with cheese.
2. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours. (I have a new crockpot from Christmas and it takes about 3 hours)
I hope you and your family enjoy this as much as mine has. But do not forget the taco seasoning!!! The last time I made these, I totally forgot about it, and it was definitely needed to give them the mexi taste!!
Thanks for reading!!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
There is just one life for each of us: our own. ~Euripides
As a 21 year old, stay at home mom who goes to school full-time, I couldn't think of much that I could do with a blog. Then as I was washing my hair after another long day, thoughts upon thoughts flowed right into my head! But before we get into all those shenanigans, let's start with a little more about me.
My name is Heather. As you've probably already guessed, I'm now 21 (hence, My 21st Year being the title). I also already hinted at what most of my day consists of. I'm a stay at home mom to the most AMAZING 5 month old boy around and I am a public relations major at Northern Michigan U. My free time is a combination of rattling rattles, shaking up bottles, changing diapers and reading with my dog laying at my feet (or more often than not, hogging the couch).
I ADORE reading. I'll read mostly anything, at least once. Some of my favorites would be James Patterson, Jodi Picoult and anything about Audrey Hepburn (my idol). As I said before, I'll read any author at least once, or many times if I take a liking. I'm also starting to enjoy the nightly readings of Dr. Suess and related books for the little one.
I decided to study public relations after changing my major 7 (yes you saw right, SEVEN) times. I started at interior decorating, went through different design majors, into marketing and then crashed landed into PR. But it made sense. I'm a talker. Ask any of my grade school and high school teachers and they'll probably tell you it's something that I've always succeeded at (usually to my demise). So I thought to myself, "Heck, if talking is what you do best, why not get paid for it someday?". And BANG I began my jounrey into public speaking and I'm never turning back.
Let's talk more about my family. I have a 5 month old son, Mason, a 2 year old black lab, Audree and a boyfriend that would do anything for all three of us, Harley. He's the father of Mr. Mason (as I affectionately call him) and one of the hardest working people I know. Then of course there are my parents, step parents, grandparents, great-grandmas, siblings, aunts, uncles and more cousins than you could EVER imagine. If you can successfully keep us all straight, I commend you.
With this blog, I plan to show you a little peak of my everyday life, my favorite recipes, crafts and past times and the trials and tribulations a 21 year old goes through. Hang on tight, it's a bumpy ride!
Thanks for reading!
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