#22 & #23 Bootie Love

I'm so lazy today, these two outfits look almost the exact same in these photos.  I promise in real life they don't!  Which is why it's best to take outfit photos while wearing the outfits!  However, since I am feeling exhausted and a bit sickly I ended up looking very frightening in the photos.

I do need to say that I love these booties!  I believe they are Worthington from JcPenny.  They are ridiculously comfortable, especially for heels!  On my work day outfit I just work them under my khakis and for my night out ensemble I tuck my jeans into them.  So versatile, eh?  :P

Speak of "eh" - anyone out there watch hockey?  I'm a fan and I'm a huge fan of the Minnesota Wild!  Which is why I'll now be leaving you to go cheer them on against the Avs.  GO WILD!

Thursday Eats: Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup 

This is crazy yummy and super thick, I don’t even know if it should be called a soup. In fact it almost reminds me of mashed potatoes. Either way, you can enjoy it as a side or main dish. :) Just fyi, this makes a HUGE batch!


What you need:


30 oz bag of frozen hashbrowns
3 cans of chicken broth
Pepper
Velveeta Cheese
Canned/Frozen veggies of your choice




What you do:

1. Add hashbrowns and broth into the croc pot. Add pepper to taste. Let cook on low for 4-6 hours.
2. Add in cubed velveeta cheese. How much you add is completely up to you. I think I used about ⅓ of a small brick. However, next time I will be adding more! I like things cheesy! Let this cook until cheese is melted, probably another 30 min or so. 3. If you have frozen veggies add them now with the cheese. If you have canned or fresh veggies, just add them a few minutes before serving to heat through.

 Review: This is good, but super thick. I’d maybe consider adding even more chicken broth, or some cream cheese right at the end [I’ve seen this on this recipe before - only add before serving!] I added more chicken broth on day two, along with some carrots and it was fantastic! Overall, super easy and super yummy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Kassie

#20 + #21 Day to Night

 
Oh my gosh, so exhausted today.  Here is a quickie outfit post...wait, a TWO IN ONE outfit post.  :)  One look for the office, then just a quick change up for drinks with the girls.  I didn't really have drinks with the girls in this outfit, but I have worn that exact outfit to go have martinis in the not so far past. So that counts, right?

 

 

I love those feather earrings!  I did a scarf braid that I found on a pretty penny and it worked pretty well.  I think I shall be wearing it that way more often.  Also, what's the verdict on a fair skinned ginger wearing such a bold red scarf?

#19 Monday Blahday

 
I was looking at the calendar...and this 30 for 30 has been going on for so long. I think I might double up on outfits to get it finished quicker. For instance, take an outfit from day to night, work to play, business to date night. That sort of thing is allowed right? Right!

I’m not really sure what to do about this outfit, plus I’ve got a bad case of the Monday’s! I’ll try the “doubling up” thing tomorrow.

On a side note...can someone please direct me on how to wear gold jewelery? I’ve never been a fan in the past, but every time I see my fav bloggers wear gold bracelets or necklaces I think it looks great! However, whenever I try...it looks all wrong! Actually, I think I just need a lesson in accessorizing in general!

Bah, Mondays!

Sunday Shots: Jessie & Randy

Photo Shoot with Jessie & Randy

Last weekend I did a little photo shoot with my friend and her husband.  I guess you could say this was my first sort of professional shoot. :)  They wanted some pictures to put on their holiday card this winter, so we headed out to the local state park.  Most of the leaves had already fallen, but I think the photos turned out pretty nice.

If you want to see a few more from this shoot, check out my facebook fan page!

#18 Grey Lime

 

My titles are so original, eh?  Ha, my brain is pooped out from the long weekend!  I actually wore this outfit last Thursday.  I meant to come home from work and post it right away, but alas that did not happen.  Since we had Friday off for Veteran's day the work folk decided to have a "committee meeting" at one of the local watering holes.  By "committee meeting" I just mean we went and had half priced beer while snacking on healthy treats, such as fried cheese balls.  Good times were had!  However, by time I got home I did not feel up to taking outfit photos.  

Somehow, it became Sunday, so I figured I'd better get something up!  Hope you all had a great weekend!

Thursday Eats: Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken

Welcome to Thursday Eats!

Every Thursday I will be having a little installment called “Thursday Eats” where I will usually share a recipe I like. Occasionally, I may also talk about some spectacular food I ate or give you some baking/cooking tips I find valuable. Not that I’m an expert on cooking or baking, but I am an expert on finding what I need on the Internet. I’m also an expert at hoarding stuff via pinterest, so I have a plethora of information to share with you!

On to the recipe! I read a few different [but similar] recipes online and came up with this bad boy. Enjoy!

Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken

Servings: I’d guess about 4, maybe more. My boyfriend always has seconds [and even thirds at times, like last night] and there was still enough left for my lunch today.

You will need:

2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
2 cans of Broccoli Cheese soup
Veggies of your choosing [I used carrots]
Spices of your choosing [I used onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper]
Sour Cream [optional]
Refrigerated Biscuits
Crock pot


1. Put your chicken breasts in the crock pot. You can put them in frozen! Or if you want to thaw them up, cut the chicken into chunks now. It will save you from doing it later.

2. Add all 3 cans of soup and whatever vegetables you chose. Although, depending on the type of veggies you chose, you may want to add them later so they don’t get over cooked. Use your own judgement!

3. Now add your spices. I rarely measure these, I just shake a little on until it smells “right”. :)

4. Let this cook in your crock on high for about 4-6 hours. Be sure to check that your chicken is fully cooked before serving!

5. When the chicken mixture is about ready, put your biscuits in the oven.

6. Cut up or shred up your chicken. You will probably have to take it out of the crock pot if you want to cut it into chunks. To shred it, just grab two forks and tear at it in the crock.

7. If you want to add some sour cream, do it right before serving. you don’t need the sour cream in the recipe, it’s just an extra. I’d say add about ½ cup, but again I just “eyeballed” it. Don’t worry, I’m nearly positive you can’t screw this dinner up!

8. Serve chicken mixture over the biscuits and enjoy!

Look for an outfit post later!
Kassie