Flower child

...Spending the day with my lil Niecie...

She's so

duuurn Cute!!!

Smells Delicous!

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This week's theme:  Smells Delicious!

 Now this recipe is really a 2-for-1 deal, since we don't use...
...dare I say it ??

Canned sauce!
*GASP*

 OhEMMGee.. No she Diiiidiiiin't!!!

 EESHh.

So, Now that that is out of our systems, we start with HOMEMADE Spaghetti Sauce. 

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

 1lb Italian Sausage
1lb Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion, chopped

1. Brown these items in a skillet.

2. Drain off fat & put in large pot.

Then add:
5 15 oz cans Tomato Sauce
1 small can Tomato Paste

 1/2 Tomato Sauce can of Water

 2 Tbls. Parsley Flakes
2 Tbls. Cornstarch
1/2 Tsp. Minced Garlic

 2 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
2 Tsp. Basil
4 Tsp. Green Pepper Flakes
1-1/2 Tsp. Salt
2 Tsp. Sugar
2 Tsp. Oregano
 3.Stir Well.
4.Simmer on low heat for several hours until mixture thickens some.
(Usually this is 4-6 hours...Good taste takes time!)


This makes alot! Recipe can be cut in half, 
or half of sauce can be frozen in small containers for several months!

Now for the MAIN ATTRACTION!!!

Homemade Lasagna 

1. Combine:

1 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Egg

2. In a 9x13 pan, Spread enough Spaghetti Sauce to just cover bottom of pan. 

Next, a layer of noodles; then the cottage cheese/egg mixture; then a layer of Mozzerella. 

3. Repeat layers as many times as pan will hold.

(Be careful not to fill TOO full!)

4.Sprinkle with Parmesan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, uncovered.

6.Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares to serve!

I LOVE this recipe & every time it's made, EVERYONE wants seconds! 

That homemade sauce just leaves your mouth watering for more...

Serve with some Garlic bread Ceasar Salad...

& Enjoy!

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Fabric softener, Warm coffee, & Raptor Day!

It's been awhile, but I felt like re-visiting

Jaimie

1. Delicious fabric softener that makes everything smell sooooo yummy!

2. Unlimited phone minutes so I can talk to my Momma every day 

for as long as I want while she's in Hawaii... I Miss her!! <3

3. Warm coffee in the morning while I watch the sunrise...

4. A warm bed to sleep in & roof over our heads.

Ryan

1. My fan on at night helping me sleep with its wonderful humming.

2. Eric's delicious cooking... I LOVE LIVING HERE!! :D

3. That no one died on Raptor day.

4. My phone, So I can keep in touch with my family in all of thier different locations,

Knowing that they are happy & healthy.

What are YOU thankful for??

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Savvy?

This week our MFB is a sassy lil Okie with 

an upbeat attitude & a smile that can be heard for miles!

She's one of my newest "Daily Addictions!"

Let me introduce you to Lauren from Savvy?

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

I never know what to write in these things.. My name is Lauren. I am from Oklahoma, but now I live in Florida with my husband and 3 kitties. I love to read. I love the beach, and laying out in the sun. SCUBA diving is probably my favorite thing to do. I wish I got to go more often. I am diabetic (type 1), and I have a ridiculous sweet tooth.

2. What is your favorite Lazy Sunday routine?

After church is almost always nap time! If not that, it's reading a book or catching up on TV shows.

3. Why/how did you get started blogging?

I just recently started... mostly out of boredom? My posts at the beginning are super boring. Not that I have anything exciting to say now, but I try to either have something to say, or some pictures to post. For a while, I only read a couple of my friends blogs. Eventually, I checked out For the Love of Blogs, did some hopping, and have found some great blogs to read!

4.What is your favorite "Lose Yourself" book of the moment?

The Hunger Games trilogy!! I had heard so many people talk about reading it. I had no idea what it was about, but it was only $5 for my Kindle, so I downloaded it. I was completely absorbed! I am currently reading the 3rd one, Mockingjay, and I figure I'll be done by the time you read this. I wrote a little about this series Tuesday morning, I believe.

5. How did you come up with the name of your blog?

I have a love for Captain Jack Sparrow... and he likes the word :)

6. What is you favorite movie of the moment?

Movies.. I can never pick! Netflix is our friend. I guess I would have to pick Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I'm a huge HP fan, although I usually hate the movies. I can never stop picking them apart! I was surprised by this one in theaters, though. I hope Part 2 is just as good!

7. What is your favorite thing to blog?

Pictures, I suppose. I really don't know anything about photography other than what I attempt to learn from some blogs! I take my pictures for me, though, so if no one else likes them, oh well! Though, people have been kind on my blog. I appreciate kind commentators! I like to participate in different photo challenges. I don't have much to be creative in anymore, so it's nice to be attempting it again.

8. What is your top "sing&dance your heart out" song of the moment?

I rarely dance, let alone dance my heart out (if you've seen me, you understand), but I do love me some singin'. Lately I've been on an Adele and Brad Paisley kick... And you can't go wrong with some Hairspray or Wicked.

9. Link the top 3 favorite blogs you wrote, & tell us what was behind your writing them.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday  

This is one of my new favorite photo challenges. There is a new quest every week! I have only been able to participate twice, but I look forward to more.

Halo! Wie gehts? 

 For the first time, I was complimented on my writing. Made me feel good.

What? It's 4 AM?  

Some insight into my character

10. Who/what do you want to be when you 

"Grow up"?

I have no idea! I graduated with a degree in Criminology, but before I even graduated, I knew I never wanted to do anything with it. I went back to school for possible nursing school or something to do with microbiology. BUT then I got married, and had to move away. And now I don't have the money to go back to school! It's still lurking in my mind... hopefully someday. For now, I've been doing Rosetta Stone just to keep the neurons awake. (It doesn't take long for them to fall asleep... especially in my head! I'm definitely a use it or lose it girl.) Also, perhaps, someday, a parent ::gasp::

11. Link the top 3 blogs you read. 

Your "Daily Must Checks"

I met Mollie in college. She is probably the reason I started blogging, come to think of it. I had to create an account to comment on her blog!

Confessions of a Corn Fed Girl -

Johi cracks me up. She reminds me of me, only prettier and funnier!

Dwija.. or Dweej :) Has a great story, and great posts! Go check all these ladies out. I don't think you'll be disappointed!!

12. Describe/show your top "Can't live without" Item

My iPhone. Seriously, how did I survive without it?! It's hard to remember!

13. Whats your favorite time of the year?

 I can't decide! There are so many things I like about each season! Although, I've noticed that in Florida, you don't really have seasons...

I love spring because of all the pretty flowers! My allergies don't like spring so much, but I can't resist a flower picture. Flowers make me happy!

Summer = beach here, it meant the lake back home. I'm good with either! It used to mean no school, so I got to read what I wanted without feeling guilty about not reading a dumb text book.

I love fall, but, unfortunately, even it Oklahoma, it only lasted a few weeks. I love the way it smells, the beautiful leaves, the colors, football season (Boomer Sooner!), the food, etc.

Winter has Christmas, which is my favorite holiday! I love Christmas music! And lights. And snow (if we ever get it).

I think I like whatever time of year it is currently the most :)

14. What is something you would like to try in the future of your blog?

I'm always up for trying to be more interesting.. or funnier.. 
or have better pictures to post!


15. If you could re-live any moment in your life, 

when & why?

This is kind of drab, but I'd like to re-live my freshman year of college. I'd make different friends, and different decisions to be a better person and student! I wasn't myself that year, and I hate that I was that way.

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