Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Mop bath floor
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out car

Zone 5:
Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Wash the floor

Creamy Shells and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Creamy Shells and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

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Enjoy comfort food with hearty shells and cheese with chicken and broccoli for a quick homemade version of mac and cheese from food blogger Jenna Weber from the Fresh Tastes blog. Continue

Ingredients

  • 8 oz shell pasta
  • 12 oz broccoli florets
  • 8 oz cooked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 10 oz freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • big pinch of garlic salt
  • big pinch of black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring the pasta to a boil in a large pot until tender. While the pasta is cooking, steam broccoli in the microwave by zapping it for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. The broccoli should be bright green and just slightly tender.
  2. Drain the pasta and set aside. Set the steamed broccoli aside as well.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously until the mixture is slightly lighter than the color of peanut butter. This is called a roux and it’s used to thicken the cheese sauce.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking while you pour. Continue whisking until no lumps of roux are left. Stir continuously for about five minutes, until sauce thickens. Add the cheese, dry mustard, a big pinch of garlic salt and pepper. Keep stirring until all the cheese melts.
  5. Add the steamed broccoli and chopped chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir well. Add the cooked pasta and mix until well combined and heated through. Season again with more garlic salt and pepper and serve!

Monday, July 28, 2014

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car

Zone 5:
Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Wash the floor

MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Grabbing something quick in between jobs

Friday, July 25, 2014

Daily Journal

Purge magazines & catalogs
 Wash the cat dishes
 Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass **bedroom done**
 Empty trash cans
 Dust **bedroom done**
 Sweep floors **bedroom done**
 Mop kitchen & bath floors
 Clean laptop hard drive
 Clean out purse
 Clean out fridge
 Clean out car

 This week: Zone 4 Bedroom:
 Wash bedding, curtains & throw rugs
 Polish furniture
 Declutter bureau
 Clear cobwebs
 Wash windows
 Straighten drawers
 Declutter nightstand
 Wipe baseboards
 Clean blinds
 Disinfect lightswitch & doorknobs
 Clean light fixture
Sweep & mop floor
 Tidy closet
 Sweep closet floor

MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Macaroni & cheese

Dinner:
Chicken & dumplings

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car


This week: Zone 4 Bedroom:
Wash bedding, curtains & throw rugs
Polish furniture
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Disinfect lightswitch & doorknobs
Clean light fixture
Tidy closet
Sweep closet floor


MENU
Breakfast:
Fried eggs
Toast

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich
Yogurt

Dinner:
Rotisserie chicken
Mashed potatoes
Peas

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Daily Journal

Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car

This week Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Daily Journal

Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car

This week Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

MENU
Breakfast:
Egg, bacon & cheese on an English muffin

Lunch:
Turkey & cheese sandwich
Chips
Yogurt

Dinner:
Cheeseburger
Salad

Monday, July 14, 2014

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car

This week Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Sandwich

Dinner:
Something quick, only have half an hour in between jobs

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Daily Journal

Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out car

This Week: Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove/oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean coffee maker
Clean drawers/cabinets
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan/vent
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Wash throw rug & pot holders
Clean out freezers
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wash trash can
Disinfect light switches
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances

MENU
Breakfast:
Ham, egg & cheese on an English muffin
Banana

Lunch:
Turkey & cheese sandwich
Yogurt
Chips

Dinner:
Hot dog
Fruit salad

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Daily Journal

Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out car

This Week: Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove/oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean coffee maker
Clean drawers/cabinets
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan/vent
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Wash throw rug & pot holders
Clean out freezers
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wash trash can
Disinfect light switches
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances

MENU
Breakfast:
Banana strawberry shakeology

Lunch:
Turkey & cheese sandwich
Yogurt
Strawberries

Dinner:
Grilled Italian sausages
Salad
Bread & butter
Cookies

Monday, July 7, 2014

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out car

This Week: Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove/oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean coffee maker
Clean drawers/cabinets
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan/vent
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Wash throw rug & pot holders
Clean out freezers
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wash trash can
Disinfect light switches
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances

MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Sandwich
Chips
Grapes

Dinner:
Leftovers

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Daily Journal

Sweep bedroom
Dust bedroom
Mop bathroom
Clean mirrors & TV screens
Purge magazines
Empty trashcans
Wash cat dishes

This week: Zone 1:
Entrance:
Clean cobwebs
Dust front door
Clean switch plate of hand prints and walls
Dust furniture
Dust baseboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Add your own personal touches to make it more welcoming

Porch:
Sweep down cobweb and spider webs
Sweep off porch furniture.
Sweep the porch.
Wipe off tables, banisters, and light fixtures.
Get rid of unwanted items.
Add your own personal touches to welcome friends and family (wreath, welcome mat, bell)

MENU
Breakfast:
Ham, egg & cheese on an English muffin

Lunch:
Turkey & cheese sandwich
Fruit

Dinner:
Buffalo chicken salad sliders
Fruit salad

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Daily Journal

Sweep bedroom & spare room
Dust bedroom
Mop bathroom
Clean mirrors & TV screens
Purge magazines
Empty trashcans
Wash cat dishes

This week: Zone 1:
Entrance:
Clean cobwebs
Dust front door
Clean switch plate of hand prints and walls
Dust furniture
Dust baseboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Add your own personal touches to make it more welcoming

Porch:
Sweep down cobweb and spider webs
Sweep off porch furniture.
Sweep the porch.
Wipe off tables, banisters, and light fixtures.
Get rid of unwanted items.
Add your own personal touches to welcome friends and family (wreath, welcome mat, bell)


MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Pb&j sandwich
Yogurt

Dinner:
Sloppy joes
Fruit

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Daily Journal

Sweep --living room done
Dust -- living room done
Mop kitchen & bathroom
Clean mirrors & TV screens
Purge magazines
Change sheets
Empty trashcans
Wash cat dishes

This week: Zone 1:
Entrance:
Clean cobwebs
Dust front door
Clean switch plate of hand prints and walls
Dust furniture
Dust baseboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Add your own personal touches to make it more welcoming

Porch:
Sweep down cobweb and spider webs
Sweep off porch furniture.
Sweep the porch.
Wipe off tables, banisters, and light fixtures.
Get rid of unwanted items.
Add your own personal touches to welcome friends and family (wreath, welcome mat, bell)

MENU
Breakfast:
Shakeology

Lunch:
Ham & cheese sandwich
Pineapples

Dinner:
Crockpot teriyaki chicken
Salad

Saturday to do's

Wipe baseboards Clear paper clutter Polish picture frames Take a toothbrush to anything yukky accumulating around taps, sink and countertop ...