Grandma Howell's Spiced Tang

My Grandma Howell would always make this drink when I was at her house on a cold winter day. The other day I just decided I would hunt down the recipe because I was having one of those pregnancy cravings and wanted something warm to warm me up. This is such a easy recipe and it is so yummy. My mom said that my Grandma would sometimes call this Russian Tea. You can call it what ever you want but I will just call it Amazing!

This is all you need to make this Holiday Treat

2 Cups of Tang

1 3oz Sweetened Lemonade Mix

1 1/2 Cups of Sugar

Tsp of Cinimon

1/2 Tsp of Ground Cloves

Mix it all up and you will have enough mix to to keep you warm for a few weeks.

We have found we like to mix 2 Tablespoons to one cup of hot water. That gives you just enough spice to warm you up. Enjoy!

As always please let me know how you like it.

What are you most Thankful for?

This time of year is always a good time to reflect on the things that we are Thankful for. This year I have so many things that come to mind . I am so thankful for my sweet kids and for all the joy and laughter that they bring into my life. They make me so incredibly happy. I can't help but smile when I think of them. I love them so much. Soon we will be welcoming another little one and I am so thankful for that blessing in our lives.

I am also thankful for my amazing new home. I am thankful for a beautiful home to rase my family and create so many new and exciting memories. The fact that we found this house right next to an amazing park, in an amazing neighborhood is just a miracle. The timing was just totally unbelievable. I know that we have been so blessed.

I am also thankful for an amazing husband. I know that he would do anything for me. He is always there to lead me and help me with everything. I love him more than words can express. Thank you for everything you do.

Please share with me all the things that you are thankful for. Sometimes it is good to take a step back and look at your blessings, because it makes your trials not seam so hard. Post all the things you are thankful for in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from all of you.

Super Fast and Easy Taco Soup

I am so sorry it has been so long since my last post. To my defense I have had a lot of things going on in my life. We moved into a beautiful home and have been busy getting ready for the little baby boy that will be joining out family soon. This has been one of the busiest months I can remember. That is no excuse I really need to make the time to post and update the blog. So to all my friends and family that follow the blog I promise to do better.

To celebrate the fact that I am finding some time to set down and blog I am going to post a super fast Taco Soup recipe that should help free up some time for you as well. This recipe consists of browning hamburger and dumping a bunch of cans in a pot so there is no excuses with this easy meal.

This is all you need:

1 lb. hamburger

1 package Taco Seasoning

1 can of Kidney Beans

1 can of Garbanzo Beans

1 can Italian Stewed Tomatoes

1 can of Corn

1 can of diced Green Chlies

1 can of diced Black Olives

1 Jar of Salsa

Sour Cream, Tortila Chips, and Cheese to top

Now here is the easiest soup recipe you will ever come across. Brown Hamburger, drain,and add Taco Seasoning. In a big pot mix the remaining ingredients, and do not drain any of them. Thats right just pour them all in and warm it all up.

Now add the Hamburger, warm it all up and you are done. Top your bowls of soup with Sour Cream, Chips, and Cheese. I told you it is easy, but I promise you it will taste like you were slaving away to prepare it. As always if you try this recipe let me know what you think in the comments below.