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Easy Chicken Dorito Casserole

2009-11-05T11:28:00.000-08:00

On Halloween I was at my mother in laws house and tried Chicken Dorito Casserole for the first time. It was my first time actually even hearing about it. The next day I thought I would look online for the recipe. To my surprise, there were tons of different varieties of the recipe. On Cooks.com, there are 249 recipes for Chicken Dorito Casserole. I found a simple recipe and added a few steps of my own and it turned out great. It was one of those meals that had no leftovers.

Okay, you interested in making a Chicken Dorito Casserole? Below is my recipe.

Ingredients:

5 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
1 bag of Doritos
grated cheese

Directions:

Cut the chicken breasts in cubes and boil until done. I used a chicken boulion when boiling my chicken but this is not necessary. Remove chicken from pot and save broth.

You then want to crush about half a bag of Doritos into the bottom of a casserole dish. I had the small 12 oz bag of chips. Mix the two cans of soup together. If you don't like cream of mushroom, use two cans of cream of chicken. Layer the top of the chips with chicken. Then pour about a 1 cup of broth over the chicken and chips. Then pour the soup mixture on top. You will then want to cover with the grated cheese.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes

P.S. You can add chopped chilies, onions, tomatoes, etc to make it even yummier!

Enjoy
Stefani

Free Gold Guide

2009-10-31T09:15:00.000-07:00

You know that saying that a diamonds are a girl's best friend? Well I think that is true when it comes to gold, especially platinum. It is amazing how the price of gold can increase too! I always see those commercials about sending your gold in for cash. While that sounds like a good way to make money, I would never send any of my jewelry in an envelope to some place in some other state. I just don't trust it.

If you are a fan of gold, there is a site called Gold Coins Gain that is offering a free gold guide. You know me, a sucker for a freebie! This site is one of those places online to buy gold coin, buy gold bullion. I would purchase gold bullion to save it if I had the extra money.

Enjoy
Stefani

A Wild Soap Bar Review

2009-10-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

If I was to pick out a bar of soap that is my favorite, it would probably be one that is handmade and included oatmeal. I just have a LOVE for handmade soap. I used to even make my own a few years back for fun.

I recently received a bar of soap from A Wild Soap Bar to review. I received one of their natural handmade soaps called the Mustang Grape Soap. I knew as soon as I looked at the soap that I was going to want to use it. The first thing I did was gave it my scent test. Not only does it smell great, it makes a good lather too! This bar of soap is enriched with antioxidant grape skins and scented with a sweet, fruity essential oil blend. I would love to try some of their other soaps. You can choose from natural soaps from the wild, naked soaps from the wild and wild ideas glycerin soaps.

You can find A Wild Soap Bar by visiting: http://www.awildsoapbar.com or on Twitter.

Enjoy
Stefani

For Those Who Buy Formula

2009-10-30T17:21:00.001-07:00

Are you a mom that only buys name brand baby formula? I have to admit that I try to buy name brand, but sometimes you got to go with the cheaper brand. Luckily I worked retail in the past and learned that many of the products that have store brand labels are just as good as the name brand stuff. So if there is big enough price difference between the generic and the name brand, I will probably go with the generic to save money for my family.

My son is now just on milk, but just earlier this year when he was still drinking formula, he was using the Walmart store brand formula called Parents Choice. I think this brand is just as good as the others. I have also heard that Walmart is having a special on this formula for 2 cans for only $10. For those of you that are using formula or will be, you might want to stock up! For those that are on the WIC program and having your formula cut back, this is a good alternative.Their is a useful calculator on the website that will help you see how much using Parents Choice over other national brands will save you. While breastfeeding is the best option to go for when your babies are newborns, it is not always an option and you will have to use formula.

You can find out more about Parents Choice formula today by visiting: http://www.parentschoiceformula.com/

Until Next Time
Stefani

Hannah And Her Fish

2009-10-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was the Harvest Festival at my daughter's school. The school puts on this little event to raise money every year. I went to the same school for two years when I was a child and remember the Harvest Festival then too!

This year they had a game where you could win a fish. You know like at the carnival. This was the first year that I have seen them do this. Hannah won herself a new fish all on her own. She was so proud. I am just hoping it lives! It has almost been a week and it is still hanging in there.

Stefani

Total Tea Fanatic

2009-10-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

Lately, I have an obsession for tea. It first started when I tried the Lipton instant raspberry mix. Then I recently receive a coupon for a free Lipton product. I ended up buying a box of Lipton Cold Brew. With these, you place two bags in a pitcher with cold water and it ready in minutes. I think I have found an alternate for soda.

There are so many different types of tea that I want to try like white tea. I have one of those Keurig coffee brewers that you can buy tea for too! I love both iced tea as well as hot tea.

Do you like tea? If yes, which do you prefer?

Stefani

Last Minute Costume Decisions

2009-10-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

I still need to buy Halloween costumes for the kids. At least I still have a week left. This year is going to be fun with my son. He is almost 2 and able to walk to the doors with his sisters this year. Last year I dressed him up as a turtle but he was along for the walk in his stroller. I think this year I might dress him up as a cowboy. My mother in law gave us his dad's cowboy hat from when he was small along with a vest. I thought it would be cute to use those 2 things for part of his costume.

I was looking online at costumes for my oldest daughter Ariyona. She is twelve and can be picky. I am wondering that the "in" costumes are this year for twelve year old girls. I was at Costume Hub earlier today looking to get ideas on Kids Halloween Costumes along with Adult Halloween Costumes.

What are your kids dressing up this year as?

Stefani

Make Some Money With Coffee

2009-10-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

Looking for another way to make some extra holiday spending money?

Or you can visit: http://mommyenterprises.com/coffee-business.htm

Enjoy
Stefani

The Joys Of On Demand

2009-10-23T18:05:00.000-07:00

I am one of those fans of the On Demand service. My youngest children are huge fans of Spongebob. I think we have seen almost every episode more than once With my my On Demand service, we have access to episodes of Spongebob 24 hours a day! If you have the Charter cable service, you probably are familiar with On Demand as well. It has over 6,000 movies you can watch with the click of your remote. I am not the only one in my family who loves this service, I think even my 5 year old knows how to use it.

With On Demand, I save the hassle of going to the video store to rent a movie. Now there are certain movies that I will have to go rent if I want to watch them. When you can't find anything on any of your favorite channels, this is the best next place to search for something to watch. I had someone try to switch me to another tv subscription service that did not offer On Demand and I said no way!

If you are interested in On Demand, you can learn more at charter.net/ondemand or you can also get updates and fun extras on Charter’s Facebook page

Until Next Time
Stefani

Advertise On WAHM Mommies

2009-10-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

I have just changed the pricing on my advertising on WAHM Mommies to make it more affordable for wahms to get their name out there. I normally offer front page banner and button ads for $5/month.

Right now you can get a 3 month FRONT PAGE button or banner ad for only $5.

The website is located at:
http://www.WAHMMommies.com

If you are in direct sales, I have added a direct sales directory. Get your website linked to your company name for only $5 for 1 year!

Here is the link to purchase your ad:
http://wahmmommies.com/join-us.htm

Enjoy
Stefani

What Does Your T-Shirt Say?

2009-10-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

One of my most favorite items of clothing to wear would be a t-shirt. They are simple and best of all comfortable. This mom must work at home in comfort. I love wearing different t-shirts that can draw a little attention from my friends. Between me and my husband, we have quite the collection of shirts. He loves the shirts that are more on the offensive t shirts side though!

There is a website that I found online with a variety of t-shirts you are sure to love. They have ladies t-shirts, college t-shirts, vintage t-shirts and more. I have quite of my shirts online from stores like this one. Here is the link: http://www.badideatshirts.com

Until Next Time
Stefani

Need A Sign Made For Your Business?

2009-10-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

I love all the different ways you can promote your business online as well as offline. I recently bought one of those vinyl stickers made with MommyEnterprises.com to put on the back window of my SUV. I can't wait until the day I can rent my own office for my business and buy a cute plaque for the front of my door.

The website JustAddressPlaques.com offers a variety of address signs that you can use to promote your business as well as things for your home. Ever been to someone's house and wondered where they got their address plaque made? Since I was little, I always wanted one of those address plaques in the front of my house with my last name and maybe my address.

Enjoy
Stefani

Are You Ready For Halloween?

2009-10-22T16:10:00.000-07:00

I cannot say that I am ready for Halloween. I still have to go get costumes for the kids. Hannah is insisting on being Cinderella again and using her costume from last year. I think her Nana added a little encouragement to it to make sure the money spent on the costume last year gets its use for the pretty penny spent on it.

Are you ready for Halloween?

Stefani

Writing A List Of Wants For My Home

2009-10-22T12:28:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but most of my extra money goes for buying stuff for the kids, entertainment, fast food, etc. I have decided that I want to make a list of things I want to do and buy for the house. I want to list small things such as buy blinds for the bedroom window to remodeling the bathroom. With doing this, I am going to make goals that will allow me to make more money to buy more luxuries for my family. I can't check off things on my list without making and saving more money.

I really would love to remodel the kitchen very soon. My counters are the originals from when the house was built in 1958. Do you know how much I would love to have new granite countertops put in my kitchen and a new Granite Kitchen Sink? Having a new and remodeled kitchen would get my husband more of a variety of cooked meals, wink wink.

Whats on your to do list for your home?

Stefani

Spoil Your Dog With Dog Day Care

2009-10-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen a day care just for dogs? I have never been to one, but I see them all over the place. I even seen a reality show episode where a celebrity had to help work at one. I think the day care for dog service is a great concept for those of you with dogs that need a place for them to go instead of leaving them at home alone. Some people really spoil their pets!

Some of these doggy day care centers are like day spas for your pet. There is a day care called Camp Bow Wow that is a Dog Day Care for those dogs who need a place to go to during the day. They even have space for those dogs who need an overnight boarding center for their dogs. Camp Bow Wow is a franchise that is growing and you just might just have one near you! If you have a dog, you will at least want to check out the website. I seen on their website that you can enter to win a free year of camp too! The winner will receive a free year of camp that equals $250 per month at the camp of their choice for their dog.

For more info visit: http://www.campbowwowusa.com/

Until Next Time
Stefani

Donations Donations Donations

2009-10-21T18:06:00.000-07:00

I think am now in the season of giving. I was given a flyer about donating candy for my daughter's Harvest Festival this coming weekend. Also another flyer to donate baked goods for the cake walk.

Now my oldest daughter has informed me she needs to donate something for her school dance. Well, it is not that she needs to, she wants to. The teacher is giving them extra points if you bring in a donation. So off to the store later tonight to get her something.

Stefani

Labels and Business Cards Oh My!

2009-10-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

I have a drawer in my little office dedicated just for my labels and stickers. I also love creating my own business cards. Since I own over a couple dozen websites and blogs, I have quite the collection of different business cards I have made for my websites.

With having access to the internet, I can find different companies to use to print my cards I create. Sometimes one company is offering their services at a better rate than another. One site I have bookmarked for buying business cards online is 123Print.They offer business cards for only $3.95

If you have purchased business cards, labels or anything online, share your experience!

Enjoy
Stefani

Waiting For The Cake Walk

2009-10-21T14:18:00.000-07:00

Have you ever participated in a cake walk? For those that have no clue what a cake walk is, let me tell you. As far as it goes here, the parents donate lots of baked goods. We then put out a table with all the yummy baked goods that have been donated by the parents. For the actual cake walk, you have everyone walk around a circle while playing music. When the music stops, the person in the spot designed as the cake walk prize spot wins. The winner then gets to pick their choice from the table of baked goods.

My daughter's school has been doing this for YEARS. I went to the same elementary school for a couple years and remember doing it back then. The cake walk takes place at the school's Harvest Festival each year. They have games, haunted house, food and more. My daughter Hannah now goes to this school and is patiently awaiting the Harvest Festival.

I want to donate this year, but not sure what I want to bake. I was thinking maybe some cupcakes with a Halloween theme!

Stefani

Moving From Los Angeles?

2009-10-21T12:20:00.000-07:00

One thing I hate is moving. The last time I moved, I swore I would pay someone to move my stuff for me the next time. I have learned throughout the years to give away stuff that I really don't need. I used to be one that loved to collect everything until my husband moved in. He is not really into the collecting of unnecessary junk.

If you are in the Los Angeles area and in need of Los Angeles Office movers, there is a company called Melrose Movers that offers services to help you if you are moving. They are the Movers Los Angeles. Their website also offers moving tips for those interested. You can also reach them at 1-800-431-3920.

Now I have not personally used this moving service. I just wanted to let those in the area know about the service!

Stefani

Need A Girlfriend Getaway?

2009-10-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

There are many days when I wish I could pack my bags and take a vacation away from the family and all the chaos here at home. There are also times when I wish I could take a vacation to somewhere fun with my family. It has been a LONG time since I got to go on a real vacation.

One of the spots I always here about is Myrtle Beach and all the different Myrtle Beach Resorts available. I live in California and have been here my whole life. I have made it to Oregon, Washington, Canada, Nevada and Mexico. I envy those who get to travel all around the world. If I was looking for Myrtle Beach accomodations, I would check out the Prince Resort. They have a girlfriend getaway available! This looks like a fun Myrtle Beach resort I would love to go to!

Enjoy
Stefani

Fitting Exercise In With My Day

2009-10-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

I have had a gym membership for over 6 months and rarely use it. Each month I think that I am going to cancel it and decide to keep it. I need to figure out what exercises I should be doing to help and prevent lower back pain. Since I work at home, I spend a large amount of my time each day in my chair. It puts a toll on my back each day. I am also trying to eat a more healthy diet to shed a few pounds. I am hoping to make it to the gym tonight and stay an hour. The only thing about the gym is that I find it boring. I think it would be better to go with a friend.

The internet is such a great resource to look up ways to get in shape at home and how to eat healthy. There is a website called Back2Yourself that I found quite useful. It has a variety of exercise programs to help those like me get back in shape. Some of these programs include different back exercises, progress tracking and more. I have not yet personally used these programs, but might in the future!

Until Next Time
Stefani

My New Solo Ad Service

2009-10-20T21:54:00.001-07:00

Many of you are looking for a way to reach other moms. You might even be looking for a way to get your business opportunity out there to those looking for ways to make money at home. I just recently launched a new solo ad service for one of my mailing lists.

If you have something to share with others that involves making money, then this might be for you.

I have a mailing list of over 3,200 people that are looking for ways to make money. I am offering you the ability to send them an email for just $7.

Here is the link:
http://www.100freeways.com/solo-ad.htm

Enjoy
Stefani

Are You Planning A Halloween Party?

2009-10-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

A Halloween party sounds fun doesn't it? Planning a Halloween party sounds like even more fun. I would love to be able to plan a big Halloween party at my house one year. I would make a costume a must to enter and have lots of fun for my friends. I would make different snacks and appetizers that would be "scary" themed. I have seen so many recipes that I would love to try that would be a hit. I would also want a haunted house at my party. How could would that be? I have seen many people make their own each year for their neighbors to come through.

I love to decorate for Halloween each year. My kids always get excited every holiday that I decide to decorate by putting out and hanging up different decorations. I remember my mom doing it when I was young, so I figured I should do it for my kids too! The website Celebrations is an awesome site to find information about parties and such. I was on their site earlier today looking at their Halloween section. They have ideas for costumes ideas, makeup, etc. This definitely is a great website that is geared towards holiday planning. I absolutely LOVE this site. It seems like I always come across this site when I am looking for different holiday related things like planning a birthday party, Christmas party games and more!

I would love to hear if you have ever planned a big party. The only parties I usually hold at my house are birthday parties and BBQ's. We love to BBQ throughout the summer and invite our friends.

Oh yeah, if you are one of those who are love tailgating, be sure to check out their tailgate party recipes. They also have a page on Facebook too!

Until Next Time
Stefani

The Holidays Are Coming

2009-10-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

I am one of those people that find it hard to save money. I need to sit down one day and create some sort of budget that allows me to put aside some money for the future. I know sticking to the budget will be hard as I seem to live each day by day. If I see something I really want, I might just have to buy it and think about the consequences later.

Luckily there are ways you can get money when you need it that does not involve asking a friend or a relative. In the past, I would ask family if it really came down to it. Borrowing money from family and friends can also bring burdens and extra stress. Since the holidays are coming real soon, I have already been thinking of how to avoid too much money. I have went as far as getting loans in the past for Christmas.

If you are looking for a way to borrow money, but don't want to borrow from your friends and family, there is a website called 200 Cash. This is one of those services that allow you to obtain a loan for money when you are in a bind. I have not personally used their services, but thought I might mention it for those interested.

Enjoy
Stefani

Bethesda Skincare Review

2009-10-15T16:50:00.000-07:00

The bath and body diva is back again today to tell you about an awesome product that I have been using. Okay, what do you use to wash your face with when you take a shower? Soap and water is my main two ingredients when it comes to washing my face.

For the last month, I have been using the Bethesda body bars that I received to review. What makes this soap different than the other bars of soap that I have used in the past is that it has been formulated to provide sunscreen protection that does not wash off. How many bars of soap offer you protection from the sun? None that I have used that I am aware of. Since I am really bad at putting sunscreen on, this was something I felt good about using. While this is not a substitute for using sunscreen, it does offer your skin protection in addition to whatever you use to protect your skin from the sun.

About Bethesda Skincare..... They spent over 15 years formulating an all natural and non-oily soap that has been tested and proven to provide sunscreen protection by a FDA approved sunscreen testing facility. It is also hypoallergenic for those with sensitive skin. This soap contains over 50 vitamins and minerals help protect and heal your skin. Find out more about the ingredients here: http://www.bethesdaskincare.com/ouringredients.php

Enjoy
Stefani