Thursday, July 31, 2008
Family Backyard Playdate
Since my two of my sisters live so close by and we each have a kid born in 2007 we decided to try and get together once a week for a "Cousins Playdate". One such playdate also corresponded with a visit from my Dad and Stepmom Lorraine. My Mom also stopped by for a while. We had a great time playing in the backyard (even though it was a bit warm out) and even managed to get a photo where everyone in it is kinda looking at the camera. Success!!
Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Family Photo: Lissa, Riley, Christi, Kyle, Janene, Chloe, Grandpa John, Chica, Grandma Lorraine; Family Photo: Lissa, Riley, Christi, Kyle, Nana; Riley on blanket; Chloe in tunnel; Kyle giving Grandpa John a high five; Kyle giving Nana a kiss; Messy Kyle in chair
~ Christina
Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Family Photo: Lissa, Riley, Christi, Kyle, Janene, Chloe, Grandpa John, Chica, Grandma Lorraine; Family Photo: Lissa, Riley, Christi, Kyle, Nana; Riley on blanket; Chloe in tunnel; Kyle giving Grandpa John a high five; Kyle giving Nana a kiss; Messy Kyle in chair
~ Christina
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Dream Dinners
On Thursday I went to a Dream Dinners Sneak Peek where they told us how Dream Dinners worked: you review their monthly menu, choose the entrees you want, then show-up - everything is already prepped/cut for you - and assemble the meals in freezer bags. Once home you put the meals in the freezer and move them to the fridge as you're ready to heat/eat them.
They also let us try two menu items and then we got to make one item and take it home for free. I was so jazzed about it that I signed up right then and ended up making 7 more dinners, another of which was free.
I assembled/made:
- McCormick Seasoned Sirloin
- Summertime Pasta
- Garden Tarragon Chicken
- Fishermen's Grilled Salmon
- Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich (I did 2 of these)
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews
- Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange
McCormick Seasoned Sirloin, Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Fishermen's Grilled Salmon, Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange
They were quick to make and I was done in 30 minutes. It was really nice to have everything right there in front of you, already cut up and prepped. And I didn't have any mess or dishes to wash afterwards!
Tonight Ian and I had one of the Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich meals. It was very yummy! I'm excited to try the rest of them. I pulled the Chicken with Honey, Garlic & Orange out to try on Monday.
~ Christina
They also let us try two menu items and then we got to make one item and take it home for free. I was so jazzed about it that I signed up right then and ended up making 7 more dinners, another of which was free.
I assembled/made:
- McCormick Seasoned Sirloin
- Summertime Pasta
- Garden Tarragon Chicken
- Fishermen's Grilled Salmon
- Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich (I did 2 of these)
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews
- Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange
McCormick Seasoned Sirloin, Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Fishermen's Grilled Salmon, Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange
They were quick to make and I was done in 30 minutes. It was really nice to have everything right there in front of you, already cut up and prepped. And I didn't have any mess or dishes to wash afterwards!
Tonight Ian and I had one of the Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich meals. It was very yummy! I'm excited to try the rest of them. I pulled the Chicken with Honey, Garlic & Orange out to try on Monday.
~ Christina
Saturday, July 19, 2008
VolunteerMatch
I just came across this really great website and wanted to share it. It's called VolunteerMatch and it's where you can go if you want to volunteer for a cause or just help out a local non-profit. You can search by location and key word (such as "kids" or "environment").
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Anyhow, just wanted to pass it on!
~ Christina
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Anyhow, just wanted to pass it on!
~ Christina
