Monthly Archives: June 2014

On Tonight’s Plate…

17 Tuesday Jun 2014

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I’ve made tonight’s meal before, but apparently I’ve never put the recipe on here… I’m such a bad blogger!

I would like to apologize now for the lack of pictures…it’s been kind of stressful around here the last couple days. AT&T U-Verse internet is CRAP!!! It says we’re connected, but, nope…it’s totally lying to us! So, we canceled them tonight and we’ll have to wait until Monday before Cox can get us set up. How can one blog without wireless internet??? Fortunately I have a hotspot for work. But, it’s a pain!  Therefore, blogging might be sparse this week…sorry!

We’re having Crock Pot Beef Tips tonight…Yum!

Crock Pot Peek Beef Tips

Ingredients:
2 lbs. beef tenderloin tips or cubed stew meat
10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 packet onion soup mix
1 cup water

Directions:
1. Place meat in bottom of a crock pot.Beef Tips
2. In a large bowl, mix the soup, dry mixes and water until well combined, pour over the meat in the crock pot.
Beef Tips
3. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. Do not remove the lid…not at all the entire cooking time. You’ll regret it if you do! Not really…nothing will happen if you take a little peek.
4. Serve over mashed potatoes (or noodles or rice, whatever floats your boat)

The Hubs said the meat was juicy and tender. I love this quick meal. I prepared the meat and sauce the night before and left it in the fridge to marinate. I turned the crock pot on before I left for work and it was good and cooked by the time I got home. The Kid likes this dish, too…so, its teenager approved.

Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
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Monday…

16 Monday Jun 2014

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Yep…it’s Monday and I’ve got nothing. So, in honor of the dreaded Monday, I bring you one of my sister’s and my favorite songs from when we were much, much younger…Enjoy!

Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
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Friday Favorites…

13 Friday Jun 2014

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I’m not superstitious, so… HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th! How was your week? Mine was long and boring. I’m so ready for the weekend… we’re having some friends over for a cook out… should be tons of fun!

Here are my favorites for this week…

Favorite Fashion:
I don’t know if I’m brave enough to wear these, but aren’t these shorts the cutest?
LaceShortsfromLoft
I’ve been looking all over for a slightly longer pair of white lace shorts. These are from Ann Taylor Loft. Click HERE to check them out for yourself.

Favorite Blog:
If you’re a mom, this blog is for you…
5minutesformomThis website is full of so much information, from family life, beauty and movie reviews, to fun summer activities for your kids and even this…The Superman Hall of Heroes
What a neat idea!!  What dad wouldn’t like to be named a superhero?  Head over to 5 Minutes for Mom by clicking HERE.

Favorite Instagram:
I’ve gotten several ideas for our “Getting Crafty…” projects from the girls at Shanty 2 Chic and the other day, they posted this on Instagram perfect for Father’s Day…
Shanty2Chic
I love their free chalkboard-like printables! They also have ideas on how to create fun displays for gifts like this… super cool! Find Shanty 2 Chic HERE.

Favorite Pin:
We are continuing to plan our upcoming trip to Chicago (Click HERE to read more). In a search for tips for sightseeing in the Windy City, I stumbled upon this pin…
PIN
There are some great tips in there. Click HERE to visit the site for some great ideas if you’re traveling to Chicago anytime soon.

Favorite Recipe:
This one from Monday night…
Spinach Tortellini
Creamy Spinach Tortellini!  We ate on this for a couple days. I don’t know if The Kid would like it… I’ll have to make it again when he gets home to see if its teenager approved. Click HERE to see the recipe.

I’ve linked up with these girlies… click their buttons to see what their favorites are this week.
Friday Favorites
5onFriday
HighFiveforFridays

I hope you all have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend!

Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
SusanCoferFell

Throwback Thursday…

12 Thursday Jun 2014

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This Sunday is Father’s Day…and I’m dedicating today’s Throwback Thursday post to my Daddy. My father told me one time that his most favorite word of all time is “Daddy”. So, no matter how old I get, I will always call him that.

My sister and I had the best childhood. We were raised on a dairy farm with nearly all of our dad’s family as our neighbors. Our Dad milked those beautiful cows twice a day for at least a quarter of a century, starting when he took over the operation from his dad. He woke up to go milk around 3am and went out again at 3pm. We were fortunate enough to have him home a lot of the time. Mom was able to stay home with us, too, so it was like having both parents around all the time… it was wonderful!
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My first Easter in 1976

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My college graduation in 1999

Daddy3
Dad and The Kid, Halloween 2007

Daddy2
Mom and Dad at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas

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My wedding day, January 2009

My Daddy is such a fighter. He has battled heart issues since birth and has had several open-heart surgeries over the years. Nearly five years ago on July 27th, 2009, he had a heart transplant and has been going strong ever since.
Daddy6
He’ll be 73 in August and is the best Daddy in the world!
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Happy Father’s Day to my Daddy and to ALL the Daddys out there!

Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
SusanCoferFell

Making Plans…

11 Wednesday Jun 2014

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The flight has been booked, the tickets purchased and reservations made! The Hubs and I are taking a trip! An actual bonafide VACATION! I’m so excited! I just wish it worked out that The Kid could join us. I know he’s having a good time at his dad’s. He called last night talking about how tan he is! I sure do miss him!

Back to our plans… we’re heading to Chicago to do something The Hubs has always wanted to do… watch the St. Louis Cardinals play here…
Wrigley
I’m not nearly as big a baseball fan as The Hubs, but I must admit…I’ve always wanted to see Wrigley Field in person. The history of that venue is so amazing… read more about it HERE. The Cardinals/Cubs rivalry is unreal and tickets sell out super fast. I am so happy we were able to get tickets for the game!

We are meeting one of The Hubs’ college friends and his family there to explore the Windy City and have copious amounts of fun.

In addition to the ballgame, we’re planning to go here…
CrownFountain
…we might go find this…
CloudGate
…and possibly visit here…
Ghirardelli's
…and maybe even here…
WillisTower
While The Hubs, his friend and I are at the game, Friend’s wife and girls are going here…
NavyPier
The Hubs and I are not real big fans of amusement parks and Friend’s wife and girls are not big fans of baseball, so it works out great that we’re doing things separately that afternoon.

The Hubs and I are going here for a romantic dinner one night…
RPM
…I’ve already made reservations! RPM Italian is owned by The Apprentice’s original winner, Bill Rancic and his wife, E! News anchor Giuliana. I’m hoping they’ll be visiting the restaurant the day we’re there…I would love to meet them! Many moons ago, when I was studying for my degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism, my dream was to graduate, move out to Los Angeles or even New York City to pursue a career in entertainment reporting…but, life happened. I got married (the first time) and had The Kid, so I was content working behind the scenes as a News Producer for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Little Rock for several years and then later on (a couple years after the divorce) co-anchoring our small local cable news program with The Hubs (who was just The Boyfriend at that time). Since my life got side-tracked and I wasn’t able to accomplish my plans of going to Hollywood, I’ve followed Giuliana Rancic’s career and lived vicariously through her.
E!News
She has the job I’ve always wanted! Maybe someday I can walk the red carpet and interview celebrities! Or even co-host E! News! It’s highly doubtful, but a girl can wish!

Until then…
SusanatE!News
(Thanks eonline.com for the unauthorized use and alteration of the picture above, please don’t be mad!)

Have you ever visited Chicago? We haven’t book a hotel yet, which one do you suggest? Are there other things we should check out while we’re there? Any cool restaurants? Or shops?

I can’t wait!

Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
SusanCoferFell