Snowman burlap hanger....

I got in a super crafty kick a few weekends ago...what else is new? My in-laws gave me a gift card to Hobby Lobby for my birthday (best gift ever!) and of course, I spent it all in one go....and then some. 

This is just one creation I made. A snowman burlap door hanger, which I  must say, was super easy! I will probably be making more soon for other occasions...perhaps a Valentine's heart...a shamrock...a basketball...who knows?!

All you have to do is get some burlap, double it over, draw the shape you want, and cut it out. Then, staple around the edges, leave a small hole for stuffing, stuff it with plastic grocery bags, and paint! Then take a thicker wire and push it through the burlap at the top as a hanger. Add some bows and then...

VOILA!

There you have your very own door hanger. 

I borrowed the snowman idea from pinterest. Enjoy!

Alive at 25

My birthday was just last week and I must say I was SUPER spoiled. It was one of the best birthdays that I can remember. It was just an ordinary day but it was special. I have finally grown to learn that sometimes ordinary & simple days are the best days...and it was indeed. It was a peaceful and happy day. My kids absolutely spoiled me at work- I got gift cards, gifts, & cupcakes! I wasn't expecting any of it! Not to mention, that morning my husband woke me up with a God tag which I have been wanting...it is a custom designed necklace with our names and wedding date engraved on it. Check out the website of the store where he got it... Bella Vita. When I came home from work, Chris had another gift waiting...an ottoman I have been admiring for our den. Super chic...check out the picture. The best part is that it came from Costco..$70! Then, we dined at Seikisui with my family....super delicious!

 More pictures to come soon...I have been crafting like a crazy woman!!

Pizzadillas!

Many of you have asked for the pizzadilla recipe...here it is folks...fresh from the Crains!

It is delicious and husband-approved...he gives it a two thumbs up. I got the idea form gracious pantry; however, we adapted it to our likings and also made it for TWO...enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 Ezekiel tortillas

Organic Spaghetti sauce

4-5 baby bella mushrooms

1 zuchinni

1 squash

1 breast of chicken

olive oil

garlic powder

onion powder

low-fat cheese-(for the husband)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Slice chicken into bite size pieces. Pour a tablespoon of olive oil into skillet and cook chicken on medium heat until it turns white. Meanwhile, slice the veggies into thin slices. Then, place them in your food processor and blend them until it is like a fine cut mixture of the veggies. Toss the veggies into the same pan as the chicken. Sautee chicken and veggie mix with a teaspoon of garlic powder and a teaspoon of onion powder. Let simmer for a few minutes. Place wax paper onto a cookie sheet. Lay two tortillas flat onto the sheet. Spread a spoon full of spaghetti sauce onto the tortillas. Then, divide the chicken and veggie mix and place one half on each tortilla. (Add cheese for husband). Place in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and fold each tortilla in half. There you have it! Delicious! Yummy! Scrumptious...Pizzadillas- Crain Style. 

Day 13

Woa! Day 13...I can't believe I am almost halfway through my challenge. Yesterday, was my first "cheat day". Chick-fil-a gets the best of us. However, today I am back on board! It has actually been fairly easy, much easier than I had anticipated. Eating right and exercising makes me feel physically and mentally better. Not to mention, when you have super delicious recipes it makes it all worthwhile! My favorite part so far has been the shakes in the morning or as a mid-afternoon snack. It's like dessert, but I am still getting my nutrition and veggies! I would like to share my favorite shake with you....

1 cup of spinach ( trust me, it is delicious and you won't even know it is in there!)
1 cup of pineapple
3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup frozen bananas (slice and freeze ahead of time)
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
3 ice cubes
a dash of cinnamon (delicioso!)

Place in a blender and blend until smooth and green! Promise...you will love it, it is like a slice of a tropical beach vacation right in your on home. Enjoy!

I have loved searching for recipes on pinterest and my favorite site so far has been the gracious pantry. I have not tried one thing on their that I didn't like! The recipes are scrumptious!
Check it out...you will become addicted! The Gracious Pantry