Day #96 and a Little Burnt

Saturday started out with a plan and ended up with nothing done.  Sunday was much more productive.  After four hours, several bags of trash, and several more bags gone to donation, the little boys room is clean.  The boy's room is now up for inspection morning and night.  So far so good!

Yesterday was my daughter's first track meet.  I had no idea what to expect, but soon learned a few things.

1. Wear sunscreen. 
2. Wear hair in ponytail .
3. Be aware of the order of events.
4. Bring a stadium chair.

 Yes, my face is fried.  Not only from the intense sun, but also from the 30-40 mph wind gusts! The track meet started at 2pm and my daughter's events, three relay races, didn't even start until 5pm!  So you can imagine how sore my backside is from sitting for 6 1/2 hours!  She did awesome, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.  So proud of her!

Today is laundry and recovery.  Not sure how therapeutic laundry will be, but I need to get it done.

Have a great day!

Day #92 and Saturdays

Saturdays in the spring mean yard work, laundry, and cleaning.  Today we are going to work on the basement, mainly the boys room.  The two little boys share a room and it is anything but clean.  They need new beds and toy storage, but today's goal is to see the floor.  To bribe them, yes we do bribe, I am making another recipe out of my new cookbook, which just happens to include one of my favorite ingredients, Jello!

NEW RECIPE #25 Kaleidoscope Popcorn:

(The Frugal Foodie Cookbook:  Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook)

(Average Family Rating 3)

1/4 C. Butter, unsalted

3/4 C. Sugar

1 pkg. Jello, fruit-flavored (3 oz.)

3 Tbsp. Corn Syrup, light

3 Tbsp. Water

1/4 tsp. Baking Soda

8 C. Popcorn, popped (1/2 kernels)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.  Lined two rimmed baking sheets with foil and grease with cooking spray.

Melt butter in heavy-bottomed saucepan.  Add sugar, jello, corn syrup, and water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until mixture boils.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Add baking soda, stir well to combine. 

In lagre bowl, pour Jello mixture over popcorn and mix well to coat.  Spread coated popcorn on baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.  Stir and bake for an additional 5 minutes.  The popcorn should be dry and crisp.  Slide foil on cooling racks and cool completely, then break into small clusters. 

UPDATE:  This popcorn is good, but only when warm right out of the oven!  As it cools it's almost too hard to eat!

Day #91 and WuSHOCK!

Didn't get around to making cookie dough last night because Hubby and I went to the neighbors' to watch the NIT Championship Game.  It was a sloppy game but the Wichita State Shockers pulled out a victory and the first NIT Championship in school history!  So I'm making cookie dough this morning and cupcakes and pasta salad and salsa and spinach artichoke dip.  Dinner party at 6.

Have a great day and try not to get fooled by anyone!