Happy Mommy is a Happy Family

I made my bed for the first time in I think a month, it gave me the motivation I needed to fold the laundry and put it away and then vacuum. Just when I think I'm all caught up, I get to start all over again. I feel like it's a never ending circle that doesn't have any turn offs. I realized I was making it that way and it didn't necessarily have to be like that. So today I decided to turn off that never ending circle track and to start a new path.

I made my first official "Crock Pot" meal, it was SO easy and came out delicious... I got it from my good friend Kirstin and I tweaked it a bit to make it my own... kind of. So I hope you enjoy this super easy and yummy dinner recipe.

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup (Total Time 7 hours)

1 Chopped White or Yellow Onion

1 (16oz) can Chili Beans w/ mild sauce

1 (15oz) can Black Beans (drained)

1 (15oz) can Whole Kernel Sweet Corn (drained)

1 (8oz) can Tomato Sauce

1 (15 oz) can Chicken Broth

1 (16oz) can Diced Tomatoes w/ green chili’s (un-drained)

1 package of Taco Seasoning

1 cup of Water

3 Whole Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts

Shredded Cheese

Sour Cream

Flour Tortillas 

Step 1 :  Turn Crock Pot on low setting

Step2:  Pour all cans and water in Crock Pot, put onion and taco seasoning in and stir.

Step3: Place Chicken on top and put lid on. Leave it for 5 hours

Step 4: Take Chicken out and shred with two forks and put back in Crock Pot for 2 hours

To Serve: Pour in bowl and top with shredded cheese, sour cream and fresh warm flour tortilla pieces

** Avocado makes a good side as well :)

I have decided to start working out and eating a little better as well, I haven't physically started yet, however I have made the mental commitment and that is the first step right? At least I hope that is how it will work out. I finished eating all the cookies so they are a temptation anymore ha ha... and now I'm ready.

I have been really focusing on ME lately, because I have determined that running the same race everyday isn't doing my family or myself any good. If I'm in a bad mood, so are my girls and so is my husband. So I need to take care of me. That is the best advice I can give any mom... A Happy Mom = A Happy Family

Faith Started Swim Lessons and Loves her New Goggles

Miss Felicity has found her toes, and her toes have found her mouth ... Toe Sucker

** MommyWithFaith