this past summer i came across these tiny packages of sweet messages for your kids. i couldn't resist. i bought all 4 volumes for the kids. i guess they sell ones for teens, lovers, girlfriends, co-workers...
this is what they look like: there is a sweet message on the front and then a fun fact on the back. some are blank so you can write in your own message. sometimes i put them in their lunches but usually i place them on their beds, after i've made them, before they come home from school. you see, i'm a smart mom. if i want them to come home and feel that home is a refuge and put them in a bit of a better mood after a hard day...then i put these out for them on their pillow. it's my way of saying i love you, without annoying them, when they just want to be alone and have down time. and yes. i still sometimes make their beds. i just like to!
last night i made one of my favorite soups. i know it's not fall, but i love soup. it was kinda cold and it sounded good and healthy...til i added the butter and cream. and ate 3 corn bread muffins. here it is:
Butternut Squash Soup
12 to 16 oz. diced butternut squash (package at trader joes!)
1 large green apple peeled/cored/diced
1 medium onion diced
saute the above in some butter til soft
add: 2-3 c. chicken broth
1 t. curry powder
sprig or 2 of fresh rosemary and thyme
simmer for 20 minutes
remove from heat and remove fresh herbs
transfer to a blender and puree (may take 2-3 times)
heat up again and add 1 cup cream - don't boil
serve with corn bread or muffins!
sooo delish!!
so i modified mine last night and added an extra apple, a large carrot, a potatoe, and a red bell pepper. i also added another teaspoon of curry and more sprigs of the herbs. and a total of 4 cups of broth. thee bomb.
today i cried about 5 times. more on that tomorrow. or the next day.
i love what my "paper source" calendar says on each month:
"do something creative every day".
i. am. trying.
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