Spring Cleaning

For the past 2 weeks moneysavingmom.com has been listing one deep cleaning item to accomplish each day.  In 4 weeks the idea is that your Spring cleaning will be finished.

I am starting the list today... a little late, so I get to play catchup!  Today I was able to check off 3 items from the list.


Here is the list as of today:
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out freezer
Clean under bed/furniture
Clean under all chair/couch cushions
Clean inside of both cars
Wipe down all baseboards
Wipe all doorhandles
Clean light switch plates
Clean all light fixtures (including lampshades)
Clean silverware drawer
Clean microwave, stove top, oven

Parker is still napping so here is my afternoon treat:

Vanilla iced coffee!

Creamy Vegetable Orzo

This post is dedicated to my sister, a faithful follower of Mrs. Faircloth.

1Tbsp. olive oil
1onion, chopped
1greeen bell pepper, chopped
1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
3/4 cup Orzo pasta
14 1/2 oz chicken broth
1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese (reduced fat)

Heat oil on medium heat in a large skillet.  Add onion, cook 4 min.  Stir in pepper and corn, cook and stir 2 min.  Add orzo, cook and stir 1 min.

Stir in broth, bring to a boil on high heat.  Let simmer for 10min or until orzo and veggies are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Add cream cheese, allow cheese to melt and stir until sauce is well blended.

Enjoy!!