Tuesday, December 21, 2010

lovely idea for bows

If you wrap presents in boxes, you often end up with scraps of wrapping paper that probably end up in the trash.  If you feel bad throwing it away, here's a great idea from Cut out and Keep with full directions.  Just cut your scrap paper into strips, and you can make your own bows!  They look super cute and help minimize waste at the same time. Click here for the full tutorial.  It's really pretty easy to do and such a good way to be creative and recycle.  Check out the ones we made!



{We took some extra strips and wrapped them around a pencil for a curly look}

Christmas Lights

One of the best Christmas traditions are the lights!  Some of my neighbors put up lights this year and although they aren't the most extravagant, they still put me in the Christmas spirit.



{Cute vintage Santa - didn't photograph well}

{Lights reflecting off the lake}
{These people put in the most effort of the whole neighborhood}

We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!


Sunday, December 19, 2010

White Chicken Chili Recipe

This recipe is courtesy of my Aunt Gail and I had to share it because it is sooo yummy and really easy to make too!



Ingredients:
4-5 chicken breasts cooked tender {about 2 lbs} and shredded
{optional - I shredded a rotisserie chicken instead}
1 small can of diced green chilies
14 oz can of chicken broth
16 oz jar of medium salsa
1 large can of great northern beans including liquid
16 oz block {shredded} or 2 bags shredded Monterrey Jack cheese.

 Directions:
 Mix all and bring to a light boil in a large pot.
Once boiling, stir in the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese.  

Enjoy!
♥ N & E

Friday, December 17, 2010

I Spy Something Red

I glanced out my window into my backyard today and a spot of red caught my eye.  It was a little cardinal and it just looked so pretty in contrast to the dull winter landscape.