changing

Grown up changes: It's safe to say that alot of changes have been going on around here in general. We've felt our own affects of the floundering economy, but we're not in any way dealing with what so many others are dealing with. We're very fortunate right now, and we're keeping a positive outlook and realize that things could be so much worse.

Big E changes: We've noticed both of our boys growing right before our eyes. Somedays I wake up and they seem to have grown taller overnight, or with our oldest his facial structure seems to be changing to a more 'tween boy' look rather then a baby face. Most days we'd not know he was in the house because he's really into doing his own thing. Forgive me for not posting more pics of big E... most days he looks at us like "get that camera out of my face"... HA!

Little J on the other hand, has become quite the camera ham.... and I swear, he grew taller and looks older - overnight.

recipe swap: breakfast casserole

This week at LifeasMom is all about breakfast! I'll be the first to admit that I rarely eat breakfast, but when I do, breakfast pizza is one of my favs!

BassAckwards Mom's Breakfast Pizza:

**1/2 lb sausage (we use turkey sausage) OR 1/2 lb cooked crispy bacon (we use turkey bacon)

1 package crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cheddar (we use 2% for this recipe)
4 eggs (I prefer egglands best or egg substitute)
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper to taste
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/8 cup milk
**you can use one or both ... I like to do half and half, making 1 side of the "pizza" sausage, and the other bacon just to give choices to the family.

Cook sausage in skillet until browned, ground fine for pizza style meat, then drain. Roll out crescent rolls into a 9x12 baking dish (I spray lightly w/ olive oil). Top with meat(s) and then top with the shredded cheddar. In a separate bowl mix eggs, milk and salt/pepper, and pour over top of the pizza evenly. Top with Parmesan and bake according to crescent rolls instructions (appx 20 min at 375 degrees). Slice and serve warm! YUM!

You can add your own toppings to suit your taste!

Frugalness: Think Thrifty Thursday

As part of my quest to be frugal and thrifty, I generally try to take advantage of multiple use items. I ran across a great idea last year, recycling crayons. I'm sure that most all parents at some point have tossed out their fair share of crayon bits and pieces. I know I have, and I'm thrilled to have found a fun new way to re-use them!

Recently our youngest went through a couple weeks of the yuck, having had a stomach virus one week, and a cold the very next. We had to get resourceful and fill in the time that would otherwise be outdoors or a playdate or even a trip to the library. We decided to give recycling our crayon bits a whirl!

Our little guy (3 years old) had a blast helping me peel, break, and sort them for the baking. I followed these instructions for the most part, I changed my oven temp half way through the project to 275 degrees because after 35 min the crayons were not even 1/2 melted. The montage below is a quick view of the process step by step.

I read somewhere else that you can use the silicone baking pans for more fun shapes. Just remember if you try this, the pan you use will forever be dedicated to crafts afterwards!

Related Links: Last weeks Think Thrifty Thursday

recipe swap: breakfast casserole

This week at LifeasMom is all about breakfast! I'll be the first to admit that I rarely eat breakfast, but when I do, breakfast pizza is one of my favs!

BassAckwards Mom's Breakfast Pizza:

**1/2 lb sausage (we use turkey sausage) OR 1/2 lb cooked crispy bacon (we use turkey bacon)

1 package crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cheddar (we use 2% for this recipe)
4 eggs (I prefer egglands best or egg substitute)
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper to taste
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/8 cup milk
**you can use one or both ... I like to do half and half, making 1 side of the "pizza" sausage, and the other bacon just to give choices to the family.

Cook sausage in skillet until browned, ground fine for pizza style meat, then drain. Roll out crescent rolls into a 9x12 baking dish (I spray lightly w/ olive oil). Top with meat(s) and then top with the shredded cheddar. In a separate bowl mix eggs, milk and salt/pepper, and pour over top of the pizza evenly. Top with Parmesan and bake according to crescent rolls instructions (appx 20 min at 375 degrees). Slice and serve warm! YUM!

You can add your own toppings to suit your taste!

random: interesting read

Interesting reading about a North Carolina mom who utilizes paper coupons and e-coupons. Read here.



Thanks Luv2bFrugal for the info!!

What the....??!!??!! Wednesday

Maybe I'll start a new weekly post called What the ???? Wednesday.... and if I were going to do that... THIS post would be exactly where I started....

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Wordful Wednesday - The Boyz

I'm participating in Wordful Wednesday today.... Seven Clown Circus hosted a link to Wordful Wed., and I have enjoyed looking at alot of the photos submitted... there's a TON! Go check it out HERE if you'd like!

My WordLESS Wednesday (which was recently a flashback on this blog...) is posted HERE. I'm a picture junkie I suppose. Well, that and I like looking at other peoples photos!!

I took this picture about 4 or 5 months ago when the boys were romping around in the 'fun room' .... they like to race hotwheels, and just hang out. Little J absolutely LOVES it when big E hangs w/ him. Their age difference can be challenging at times (7.5 years apart) but in the last few months little J has become a major hotwheels fan and this works for the good of 'hang out' time! I love the simple happiness in their faces in this one... I just wish I'd have taken it with the better camera :) HA.

Wordless Wednesday - Geometry was BORING

Random Tuesday Thoughts - Totally Random

Here's my weekly contribution of random Tuesday thoughts...

• This morning when I dressed my toddler, I put his shoes on the wrong feet, I didn't notice it at all, so he brought it to my attention by telling me his feet felt yucky.



• My 3yo is obsessed w/ flushing the toilet.



• I took a shower and shaved, in 8 minutes today - makeup and hair (from wet to dry to styled) done in 6 minutes. I'm not bragging, because it's pretty obvious that I didn't go all out today... I'm just glad I actually showered. HA.



• I have a long commute to my oldest kids school, and we sit at ALOT of stoplights, and one is SUPER long... today while sitting there I noticed 3 vehicles occupied by women. Those women were doing the following: texting, putting on makeup, and picking nose. I was one of them... I was NOT picking my nose. I notice that particular stoplight, I can get a few things done.. since we have to sit through it a minimum of 3 times each time we travel.



• I saw a recycling truck at McD's (while I was sitting at the above mentioned stoplight), the truck promoted "saving the planet by recycling" which is a great concept. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside until I saw the driver toss his PAPER BAG and PAPER DRINK CUP into the trashcan right in front of his RECYCLING TRUCK. Someone pass him his sign please.



• What's the point in keeping the Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin signs in yards? Is this sortof like leaving your Christmas tree and deco up indefinitely? I distinctly recall the election being over.
  
  
• I wonder if the person who does Elmo's voice ever orders at drive thrus USING Elmo's voice???



• I need to empty and reload the dishwasher.



• The 3yo just flushed the toilet AGAIN.