Narrowing Down the Search

I think we've narrowed down our car search to two styles that are within our budget and we still get lots of bells and whistles that we want...

We are looking at an 08-10 Jeep Compass

And a 08-10 Nissan Rogue

Friday Favorite 23

I know I complained about it and all, but I really did love my car...

But it is no longer mine, I sold it on Friday and am currently looking at something else... yay for new beginnings!

Cinco De Mayo!

In honor of Cinco De Mayo I thought I would have a link fiesta!  Below you will find some great dishes to serve today :)

You could always make my Mexican Pizza that I featured last week...  so yummy and easy!

Or maybe you would like it on a bigger scale?  Try Taco Pizza from Random Thoughts of a Super Mom!

Maybe you want something else... Enchiladas?

Here's a great chicken enchilada recipe from Kevin & Amanda's recipe blog.  It is similar to a fantastic recipe that I was given by a friend (thanks Jill).  *Note to self:  Post that enchilada recipe soon*

Or try the Honey Lime Enchilada recipe from The Sister's Cafe.  You could use either chicken or pork on this one!

My husband loves those frozen taquitos, I'm sure this Baked Creamy Chicken Taquito recipe from Our Best Bites is a billion times better.  She has lots of great cinco de mayo links today, check them out!

Well, you have to finish any celebration with a dessert...

How about Sombrero Cookies?  These would be so cute for little chefs to help make!  Also from Random Thoughts of a Super Mom!

Or one I always find interestng on the menu at the Mexican resteraunt... Deep "Fried" Ice Cream from Tatertots and Jello.

And finally, when I think mexican food I think margaritas.  So I'll wrap it up with a fantastic Beer Margarita recipe that my friend Sarah gave to me but I was able to find the same one at the Celebrations at Home website, since I am away from my recipe books.

Wordless Wed. 23

Tuesday Tip 23

I hate trying to spray a pan with a non-stick spray and it gets everywhere!  Here's what I do to combat that problem.

Open your dishwasher.  Place the pan you need to spray on the door, spray away!  Now take your pan out, and close the door.  Ta da!  All the excess is left on the inside of the dishwasher to be washed away when you do a load of dishes.  No more residue!!!

Meal Plan Monday 23

Here's this weeks meal plan.

Monday- Best Ever Porkchops
Tuesday-  Hamburgers on the grill
Wednesday- Crockpot Beef Stew
Thursday-  Cinco De Mayo!  Taco Night
Friday-  Grilling Out
Saturday- Dinner out
Sunday- Mother's Day Dinner

If I pulled the recipe from a website, then it is linked for you to try yourself!  I will also share other favorite recipes throughout the weeks and will link them when used for meal planning.  Bon Appetit!

Brick City 5k

Pic Credit: www.courier-journal.com

Today I ran my 2nd 5k race of the year.  I was worried about it because I had only ran 2 times this month and I have been sick... But guess what?!?!  I have a new PR (Personal Record)!  My time was 29:51  37th out of 89 timed runners.  At the time they did not have times for different genders or age groups, I hope that they will post that online soon.

I am thrilled!  Next time I hope to come in under 29...