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Chicken Fried Rice

This recipe is a new staple at our house. It tastes better than takeout and is much healthier, too. You control the amount of oil and it uses brown rice for extra fiber. It uses ingredients that most would already have on hand, and it is a recipe that the whole family loves and gets excited about.

It is super convenient to have a whole meal in one, as it contains protein from the meat, fiber from the brown rice, and even has your serving of vegetables. The recipe calls for uncooked chicken breast, but if you have leftover, already-cooked chicken, use that and make this meal SUPER easy!

For an extra special meal, try serving this with my Baked Vegetable Egg Rolls.

Chicken Fried Rice

3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice (preferable leftover rice)

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 3/4 inch pieces

1 Tbsp sesame oil, divided

1 Tbsp canola oil (or coconut oil) divided

1 1/3 cups frozen peas and carrots blend

3 green onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large eggs

3 Tbsp low- sodium soy sauce

Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper

Directions

In a large non-stick wok or skillet, heat 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil and 1 1/2 tsp of canola/coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper and salute until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Return skillet to medium-high heat, add remaining 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil and 1/12 tsp canola or coconut oil. Add peas and carrots blend and green onions and salute 1 minute, then add garlic and salute 1 minute longer. Push veggies to edges of pan, add eggs in center and cook and scramble. Return chicken to skillet along with rice. Add in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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16 Staple Go-To Dinner Recipes You Will Make Over and Over Again

There are recipes that become staples in every family. The ones you go to over and over again and really don’t have to think much about.

You make them so often they become woven into the fabric of your family memories and will be the recipes your kids will take with them when they leave the nest.

They will make them automatically for their families because it is what they know and “how Mom always did it.”

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Weekly Update

If you read my post titled ‘Facing the Clutter In That One Dreaded Room,’ you know, thanks to my daughter, I’ve been a busy bee decluttering! I often get bit by the decluttering bug in the Fall. I feel like I’m preparing to nest with cooler weather on the way. I cannot nestle in and relax when I have clutter looking at me every time I try to walk into my bedroom!

I’ve also been busy creating some really exciting things, but I just can’t tell you about them yet! I’m hoping I can reveal my secret by the holiday season…maybe end of October? Until then, my lips are sealed, but I’m just giddy. That’s all I’m going to say about that.

Also, raise your hand if you have been putting off appointments that benefit your health. My hand is raised! I am ~~due for teeth cleaning,~~ (done!), I need to reschedule an Oncology appointment, oh…and that lovely yearly exam we ladies just love!

How about you? Are you due? Don’t forget to add a mammogram if you are due and take a minute this week to do a self-check.

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — Quinoa Corn Cakes

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Anti-Procrastination Weekly Update

You will notice there are no “new obsessions” below this week. I think that is due to this mindset I’ve found myself having this summer – minimal, minimal minimal. Right now my new obsession is to get rid of the unnecessary. I have 5 bags of stuff, packed into my trunk to be unloaded at our local thrift store.

It has been a bit crazy adjusting to a new summer schedule, but I keep self- talking, reminding myself to slow the mind in the midst of busy summer schedule. It really works, this self-talk. Often it comes with a deep breath which automatically slows and my eyes open to all the amazing blessings that surround me. I then find my thankful.

I’m getting into a summer rhythm of working on this blog from 6:30-noon, then I turn my attention to my teens and their needs for the day. Today their need is to be with friends and go to Grandpa & Grandma’s po0l, and boy does that sound good to me! My car will soon be filled with giggling teen girls, pool towels and ice cream. Hello summer!

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies (dare I say healthy?) Continue Reading…

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Anti-Procrastination Weekly Update

My trip to California was so amazing. Thank you to those who followed along on Instagram and commented your delight for me in all that I experienced. I came back absolutely in awe of God’s creation and His love for me shown through beauty and the love of my sweet friends who I stayed with all week.

The day after I arrived back home, I had my every 3-month injection and my 6-month oncology checkup. My doctor checked for lumps and bumps and found none. I always breathe a sigh of relief after seeing my Oncologist and having her capable hands check me over. I’m eager to hear how my blood work looks. The injection set me back this week, as it always does. It is jolting, to rid the body of all hormones and set me into artificial menopause. I feel it both physically and mentally. It usually takes a good week to get back into the swing of life and start feeling myself. I think it was extra rough this time due to jet lag, coming down from the high of a wonderful vacation, and very little sun. I am starting to feel my easy joy, hope, faith and energy coming back so I’m eager to start this week!

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin —Healthier 3 Ingredient Rice Crispy Treats

Reading Progress — Anti-Cancer: A New Way Of Life; Katharina & Martin Luther; Nothing To Prove; One

Daily Personal Health Goals

Spiritual — journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

Move Body — walk, yoga or strength training

Hydrate + Nutrients — water (80 oz a day); leafy greens & berries, vitamins, powdered greens

Everyday Home Goals

{doing these things every day has changed my world!}

Make Bed

Wipe Surfaces (bathroom sinks/counters, kitchen counters, tables)

Clutter (quick pick up and a few minutes wherever it is accumulating)

One Full Load (dishwasher & laundry–don’t stop until dishes and clothes are put away!)

Floors (quick sweep, vacuum & spot clean — if needed)

A Chore A Day Goals

{these daily chores have been key to keeping my house clean in minutes a day!}

M – Bathrooms (all but the floor…that will come on Thursday!)

T – Dusting (“work quickly, top to bottom, left to right” –Clean Mama)

W – Vacuuming (just the middles will do)

Th – Floors (sweep & mop)

F – You choose! (did you miss a day? No worries. Fridays are catch up days!

Sa – towels & sheets (nothing like fresh sheets and towels!)

Su – none (just do Everyday Home Goals listed above)

{Homekeeping Goals Inspired by Clean Mama’s Simply Clean Book}

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Latest Obsessions

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Bubba Envy Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

There is just something about drinking super cold water with a big ol’ straw! I’ve been drinking more water than ever lately thanks to my new Bubba Envy Vacuum Insulated Tumbler. It keeps ice for over hours, has a large, easy- to- remove lid, fits easily under my ice dispenser and ALL of the ice goes right into the tumbler instead of on my floor! It has a silicone base pad to keep it from slipping and fits perfectly in my car drink holders. I take it everywhere!

Ongoing Obsessions

Kindle Fire

This ongoing obsession with my Kindle Fire is not letting up. I especially love using it in the evenings when tucked in bed. It’s like my own perfect sized, personal television. Before I indulge in watching Netflix or Amazon Prime shoes, I make sure I read at least a chapter or two of whatever book is on my Kindle. I love using the same device to both read and watch. It is going to come in very handy on my flight to Cali!

Essential Oil Diffuser

Still using it daily and love it! The Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser by AromaSoft is amazing for getting the scent out into larger rooms. It is priced very reasonably and works so well! After buying 4 other diffusers, I did some research, read a ton of reviews, and bought this one. I’m so happy I did!

Recipes I’m Making This Week

{Watch my Instagram Stories for a glimpse of the making of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!}

We divide our grocery budget according to how many weeks are in the month. This week’s groceries fell on the last week of April so I need to be a bit frugal this week. Whatever amount I go over in the previous weeks of the month come out of the following weeks budget, so by the time we get to the last week of the month there is usually not as much left as the first week.

Because of this, our meals this week will be pretty basic, buy yummy!

Tacos

Spaghetti (with homemade sauce sweetened with carrots!)

Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken

Chicken Fried Rice

Veggie Burgers

Instant Pot Weekly Staples

Crockpot Bone Broth (made it in Instant Pot this time)

Instant Pot Yogurt | Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats | Instant Pot Quinoa | Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs |

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.

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Weekly Update

Books, books and more books. I can’t get enough lately. Back-to-school gives way to a hint of fall and I find myself buying candles named Marshmallow Fireside, curling up with a fuzzy blanket and books…lots of books.

I’m on the last chapter of Love Warrior and just bought it 3 days ago. I need to chew on it, but I feel it has changed me. I have 3 cookbooks from the library with post-it notes curling out from the edge marking the recipes I want to make, 2 of which I share below from The Naked Cookbook by Tess Ward. I want this cookbook to be mine. I’m so drawn to the minimalist cover, exposed spine, beautiful photography and stripped-down- to- goodness recipes. I plan on making her Flax & Pumpkin Seed Gluten Free Bread & Turmeric Milk, both recipes are linked below.

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Rescue My Home — dust, sweep, vacuum, mop, bathrooms

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — How To Start A Cookbook Club

Daily To-Do

Spiritual —journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

Move Body–walk, yoga or strength training

Hydrate + Nutrients –greens & berries, vitamins, water

One Full Load — dishwasher & laundry

Cleaning, Clutter & Computer Zones — {Bathrooms+Sunroom}, {My Clothes Pile}, & {Immediate File in Gmail}

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Specific Goals

Continue reading: Present Over Perfect

Finish reading: Love Warrior

Start reading: Life From Scratch

Work on redecorating sun room

Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe

Recipes To Make

Baked Chili Lime Salmon

Easy Spaghetti Sauce

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Chicken Fried Rice

Crockpot Bone Broth

Flax + Pumpkin Seed Carb Free Bread

Turmeric Ginger Latte

Tamari Dressing

Homemade Velveeta

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.

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Anti-Procrastination Weekly Plan

Goodbye Olympics

We have had such a great time watching the 2016 Olympics. We are actually watching them right now as I type. Even though they are over, we recorded hours of it and are still enjoying every bit of it. My two older girls are either too busy or not interested, but my Avery, Todd and I have spent almost every evening watching them together. Todd and Avery have had lots of fun laughing at me gasping and reacting to all the great and tense moments. I think the Olympics are emotional! I love it.

Todd has had to work late almost every evening while they are on, and it became a habit of his to text me one word as he leaves work and begins his drive home. “Olympics?” I always respond with a hearty “Yes!”

I’m going to miss those one word texts from my man.

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Rescue My Home — dust, sweep, vacuum, mop, bathrooms

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — Guilt Free Ice Cream

Daily To-Do

Spiritual —journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

Move Body–walk, yoga or strength training

Hydrate + Nutrients –greens & berries, vitamins, water

One Full Load — dishwasher & laundry

Cleaning, Clutter & Computer Zones — {Master Bedroom}, {Clean Clothes Basket}, & {Delete Old Photos}

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Specific Goals

Finish reading: The Death of Cancer

Keep reading: Present Over Perfect

Workout plan

Slow Down!

Recipes To Make

Chicken Fried Rice

Spaghetti

Burrito Bowls with Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot Refried Beans Without The Refry

Baked Chili Lime Salmon

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Quick Korean Beef on Rice

Homemade Velveeta

(for Mac n Cheese & Nachos)

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.

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