tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52170420796690067422024-03-12T18:07:57.061-05:00The Jasch JournalMike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-64911716469752982832014-05-08T23:41:00.000-05:002014-05-08T23:49:40.478-05:00{Watercolor}I have recently rediscovered my artistic side and love for all things paper crafting. To help get my creative juices flowing I signed up for OnlineCardClasses.com. Have you heard of them? Pretty neat idea. You can read more about them <a href="http://www.onlinecardclasses.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. This month's card class features watercolor. Stamping with watercolors, watercolor backgrounds, watercolor freehand, etc. You can then share your works in the student gallery. Here are a few of the things I've created recently.<br />
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What I used: Bazzill swiss dots 'rope swing' cardstock, Canson cold press 140 lb watercolor paper, Pelikan watercolor pallet, Avery Elle 'Laurels' stamp set, Memento dye ink 'tuxedo black', Stampabilities embossing ink pad, and Recollections embossing powder 'gold'.<br />
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What I used: Bazzill swiss dots 'tahitian princess' cardstock, Canson cold press 140 lb watercolor paper, Pelikan watercolor pallet, Simon Says Stamp 'Sketchy Banner Greetings' stamp set, and Memento dye ink 'tuxedo black'.<br />
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What I used: White 100 lb cardstock, Canson cold press 140 lb watercolor paper, Memento dye inks 'cottage ivy', 'pear tart', 'cantaloupe', 'lady bug', and 'lilac posies', Avery Elle 'Laurels' stamp set, and Paper Source 'chevron lines' rubber stamp.<br />
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<br />Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-44536436202712854722013-02-21T16:26:00.000-06:002013-02-21T16:26:22.836-06:00{Recipe: Lemon Chicken with Broccoli}
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An easy weeknight dinner. Great with a side of angel hair
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bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with
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Source: <a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/9318/oven-baked-chicken-fajitas/" target="_blank">Real Mom Kitchen</a><br />
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<li>1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips</li>
<li>2 Tbsp vegetable oil</li>
<li>2 tsp chili powder</li>
<li>2 tsp cumin</li>
<li>1/2 tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp dried oregano</li>
<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilis</li>
<li>1 medium onion, sliced</li>
<li>1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced</li>
<li>12 flour tortillas</li>
<li>Toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and guacamole</li>
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<br />Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-37249120273237658572012-10-15T14:58:00.000-05:002012-10-15T14:59:46.626-05:00{This Week's Menu}<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Welcome to a new week! I comprised this week's menu from some main ingredients we already had in our freezer. Ground turkey, 12 wings, and chicken breasts. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Tuesday:</u> <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/skinny-chicken-pesto-bake.html" target="_blank">Chicken Pesto Bake</a> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Baked chicken breast topped with skinny basil pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Wednesday:</u> <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/03/lighter-buffalo-wings-6-pts.html" target="_blank">Wings 'n' Wedges</a> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Baked, not fried, these wings will be a hit! We like our wings served with Ore-Ida frozen seasoned french fries. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Thursday:</u> <a href="http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/mandi-foresters-white-chicken-chili/" target="_blank">White Chicken Chili</a> - One of the easiest and the tastiest chili's you will ever make. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Friday:</u> <a href="http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com/2011/09/02/french-bread-pizza-done-right/" target="_blank">French Bread Pizza Night </a>- I can't wait to try this Pinterest recipe. It looks easy, inexpensive, and delicious! </span></li>
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Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-66917002967925466762012-10-01T22:19:00.001-05:002012-10-15T15:09:09.535-05:00{This Week's Menu}<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>Monday</u>: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/potato-and-leek-soup-recipe2/index.html" target="_blank">Potato and Leek Soup</a> with Caesar Salad - Easy, warm, and delicious! Makes enough for 4 with leftovers, but most of the time they don't make it :) Tip: I use a tea ball for the seasonings instead of the leek leaves.</span><br />
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<u>Tuesday</u>: Baked Lemon Shrimp with Fettuccine - I found this recipe on Pinterest. It doesn't link back to anywhere, so let me know if this is your recipe. This recipe is also featured on my friend's blog, <a href="http://lesliebrookecoxon.blogspot.com/2012/09/friday-loves.html" target="_blank">Eat.Pray.Love.Run. </a></span><br />
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<li>2 Large Lemons</li>
<li>1 lb of shrimp, peeled and rinsed</li>
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Line a shallow pan with foil. Slice lemons and lay out flat all over foil. Place shrimp on top of lemons. Melt butter in bowl and stir in minced garlic. Pour mixture over shrimp & lemons. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning. Bake at 350 for 10 - 15 minutes. Serve over pasta. </center>
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<u>Wednesday</u>: Salmon Couscous Salad - I think this is a recipe that I just threw together one afternoon. Maybe from one of my WW cookbooks. It's super easy and fills you up! Feeds 2 hungry people. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 salmon fillets (1 inch thick)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Salt and Pepper</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup of whole wheat couscous</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 lemon</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped </span></li>
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Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheet with foil. Place your salmon fillets skin down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over top. Bake 10-12 minutes or until they flake easily with a fork. Cook couscous on the stovetop according to package directions. Meanwhile, you can chop up your toppings. 1 pint cherry tomatoes - slice in half and 1 avocado - cut in chunks, 1/4 reduced fat feta cheese crumbles, and 1/4 chopped kalamata olives. Grab two bowls and divide cooked couscous between them. Take your cooked salmon fillets and "shred" with a fork; then divide among the two bowls. Next, take your toppings, divide among the bowls. Lastly, squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over everything. Enjoy! </span><br />
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<u>Thursday</u>: <a href="http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/2012/09/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/" target="_blank">Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup</a> - Another Pinterest recipe that I've been wanting to try. I'll let you know how it turns out.</span><br />
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<u>Saturday</u>: Leftover <a href="http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/2012/09/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/" target="_blank">Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup</a></span><br />
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<u>Sunday</u>: Cheese Tortellini with Italian Side Salad - This is another recipe that you can just throw together on Sunday night while your'e enjoying your favorite TV show... Revenge! :) </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2-2 cups tomato sauce</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 Tbsp basil, chiffonaded </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 beefsteak tomato, cut into wedges</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cucumber, sliced or chopped</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 bell pepper, sliced,</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 red onion, sliced</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 Tbsp Italian dressing, divided</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 bag of romaine lettuce </span></li>
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Cook tortellini according to package directions. In another pot heat your tomato sauce over low heat and stir occasionally. (I use Giada's Tomato Basil sauce from Target). While your pasta is cooking slice up your ingredients for your salad. 1 beefsteak tomato, 1/4 cucumber, 1/2 bell pepper, and 1/4 red onion. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles and kalamata olives. Top your bag of salad with toppings and your favorite Italian dressing. When your pasta is done, drain it, and top with your tomato sauce and chiffonaded basil leaves. Enjoy! </span><br />
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Let me know if you have any questions or if something is unclear. Enjoy! </span><br />
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<i><br /></i>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-54420263034590725602012-07-26T13:35:00.001-05:002012-07-26T15:58:39.167-05:00{Color Change}I've made the hair appointment that I've been putting off and it's time for a color change! I know I'm going RED-ish but now I have to decide what shade to choose. Which one would you pick? Suggestions appreciated :)<br />
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Thanks to Emma Stone for the inspiration! <a href="http://www.iknowhair.com/popular-hairstyles-from-pinterest-20-feb-2012/" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="http://thecestrian.blogspot.com/2012/05/emma-stone-movies-lists.html" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/celeb_profiles_actress_100/111_emma_stone.html" target="_blank">3</a><br />
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It was hard enough to get up today and walk downstairs to my home office, so I applaud those who actually changed out of their pj's and went to work today. You are brave :)<br />
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Happy Monday!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-65843319616773384282012-07-18T21:09:00.001-05:002012-07-18T21:09:32.215-05:00{Recipe: Olive Oil and Lemon Baked Shrimp}Hey! It's Wednesday! That means you've made it half way through the week, and at our house it means WINE. Yeah, Wine Wednesday. I also decided to try a new recipe this week and it turned out awesome! Here it is:<br />
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<b>Olive Oil and Lemon Baked Shrimp</b><br />
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2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
3 Tbsp chopped garlic<br />
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
4 Tbsp lemon juice<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (as I'm typing this I realized I only used 1 TEAspoon, and it was pretty spicy)<br />
3 Tbsp chopped parsley (I used dried parsley and just sprinkled it on top of our bowls)<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (I probably used 1/2 cup)<br />
1/4 cup white wine<br />
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Preheat oven to 375.<br />
Combine all ingredients in an oven safe saute pan and bake for 10 minutes.<br />
I also boiled some spaghetti for two and spooned the shrimp and sauce over the pasta! Yum!<br />
THAT'S IT! ENJOY!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-80332449907823623042012-06-26T17:25:00.002-05:002012-06-26T17:25:35.785-05:00{Weekend Re-cap}<b>Friday: </b>We sent our friend Stacy off for the summer (to Spain and Indonesia) with a night out on the town! First, dinner at Chuy's and then off to the Mean Eyed Cat. Michael and I had never been before, but it was our kind of laid back place and all built around a giant tree.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">Saturday: </b><span style="background-color: white;">We hung around the house, did a little grocery shopping, made a pizza and rented "This Means War" starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hardy. I really enjoyed it and even MJ was laughing out loud. We give it a 8 out of 10. </span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Sunday:</b><span style="background-color: white;"> We overslept, made pancakes, did some clothes shopping for my BIL's upcoming wedding, MJ grilled us some steaks, and watched the original "Total Recall" (I had never seen it) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in anticipation for the new Total Recall starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Next weekend:</b> My brother in law Peter is getting married to his fiance Crystal in The Woodlands! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-8023798820147587002012-06-19T11:35:00.001-05:002012-06-19T11:35:27.443-05:00{Weekend Recap}This weekend was almost as casual as it gets and I wouldn't have it any other way.<br />
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Friday we ordered a pizza from our favorite place Niki's. You can get an XL pizza with 3 toppings for $10... yeah! We rented "Man on a Ledge" from Redbox, starring Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, and Ed Harris. We gave it a 6/10.<br />
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Saturday we spent some time in the yard making it look good. Then, we hit the neighborhood pool to cool off! In the mean time, MJ was smoking some baby back ribs on the grill which we had for a late lunch with loaded mashed potatoes and salad. <br />
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I also got my delivery from Amazon with my Kindle and Babyliss hair straightener. I did some searching on Amazon and downloaded the first book in the James Patterson Women's Murder Club Series. Have you heard of or read these books yet? There are 11 books so far and if you like murder-mystery type books you'll like these.<br />
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I hope you had a good weekend too! </div>
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<br />Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-2482319981893421462012-06-15T10:29:00.000-05:002012-06-15T10:29:55.136-05:00{High Five For Friday}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Can you say whoooo hoooo!? It's Friday! I just had one of those weeks when it felt like every day was Monday. Hate that! But overall this week was pretty fantastic. Here are my five favorite things from this past week.</div>
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2. Michael turned 29! We spent the whole day together and it was so much fun. See <a href="http://thejaschjournal.blogspot.com/2012/06/michaels-birthday-in-pictures.html" target="_blank">this post</a> to see what we did. </div>
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As part of our household budget we each get $100 every two weeks as our allowance. Usually once I get my allowance I spend it, almost immediately. So for me to have saved over $300 is nothing short of a miracle. (Michael might have hidden my money from me also...) and I didn't even have anything in mind I was saving for but today I ordered:</div>
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4. A new amazing hair straightener! If you're looking for a new one the Babyliss Nano Titanium is great! (I've had the same CHI for almost 6 years!)<br />
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5. Sunday is father's day... and I love my daddy! He is an amazing husband and father. I have the utmost respect for him and he has always been there for us. Because I know my dad doesn't read this blog I can tell you we got him an outdoor hammock and The Pioneer Woman's cookbook. Can you tell he loves to be outside and to cook? I can't wait to see what he comes up with for Sunday.<br />
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Have a great weekend and don't forget to link up with Lauren at <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/2012/06/high-five-for-friday_15.html" target="_blank">From My Grey Desk</a> for H54F!<br />
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<li>Happy about a new shirt and baseball cap (not pictured) from his favorite bike shop.</li>
<li>Juan in a Million = best breakfast taco place in Austin</li>
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<li>Played some Ms. Pac-Man while waiting for our movie, Prometheus to start.</li>
<li>We always have to visit Whole Foods while downtown. The people, smells, and fooood. Love it. (Grabbed some iced tea and chocolate chip cookies for the movie). </li>
<li>Took an evening drive in the '66. Pure bliss. </li>
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<br />Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-26050197388938334232012-06-02T12:27:00.000-05:002012-06-02T12:27:46.715-05:00Happy Saturday!Hey y'all! I'm back! I've been busy busting it at school and work but luckily the summer time is a little slower around here.<br />
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One thing I've been loving recently is all the raw summer berries and veggies. I had this Berry Nice smoothie at the <a href="http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/juan-pelota-cafe/" target="_blank">Juan Pelota Cafe</a> a few weeks ago and immediately wanted to re-create it. So, here is my version...<br />
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<br />Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-52780510985748130542012-02-12T13:22:00.000-06:002012-02-12T13:22:13.982-06:00{And the Grammy goes to...}In honor of the Grammy's tonight. Some fun things I found on Etsy. Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86323305/play-and-pause-cufflinks-musical-gift?ref=tre-2135866417-2" target="_blank">Pause and Play Cufflinks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j4GdlpX8Cls/TzgL4CIKIBI/AAAAAAAAANE/BztLBHowLDY/s1600/il_570xN.297546201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j4GdlpX8Cls/TzgL4CIKIBI/AAAAAAAAANE/BztLBHowLDY/s320/il_570xN.297546201.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89115684/mix-tape-8x10-print?ref=tre-2126646521-7">mixed tape print</a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-75487328979978292942012-02-10T13:21:00.000-06:002012-02-10T13:21:25.947-06:00{High Five for Friday!}<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/2012/01/high-five-for-friday-button.html"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd361/lauren_FMGD/HFfFButton.jpg" /></a></div><br />
OH MY GOODNESS! It's FRIDAY! I could not be more excited for this weekend. I have literally been looking forward to it for months! I am linking up again with Lauren with From My Grey Desk. Make sure you <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/" target="_blank">check her out!</a><br />
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<b>One.</b><br />
My mom and sisters are coming into town TODAY. We plan to celebrate January birthday's, see The Vow, eat Mexican food, and see the production of WICKED!<br />
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These earrings from Target. I'm pretty sure they were $5.99 and right now it's buy one get one 50% off jewelry!<br />
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This weeks episode of New Girl. I swear this show gets funnier every week.<br />
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This lipgloss from Bath & Body Works. CO. Bigelow's Mentha Lip Tint in Pink Mint. Ooo it makes your lips tingle. :)<br />
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OPI's new Holland line. Lovely colors.I think my favorite is the green "Thanks a Windmillion".<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-17408144816648203152012-02-04T10:48:00.000-06:002012-02-04T10:48:50.665-06:00{High Five for Friday!}<div style="text-align: center;">Thank goodness it's Friday! I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/2012/02/high-five-for-friday.html" target="_blank">Lauren with From My Grey Desk</a> this week again! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. My new bracelets from my bestie Leeann! Aren't they pretty?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlLgNsLoSOc/TywJjL55nzI/AAAAAAAAAKs/ELUb6KEVJ60/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlLgNsLoSOc/TywJjL55nzI/AAAAAAAAAKs/ELUb6KEVJ60/s320/photo+4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. The Houston Auto Show! So much fun! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. girlfriends, mi cocina, and mambotaxi's! need i say more?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OvmgQA9rEks/TywJiATOFUI/AAAAAAAAAKU/DgKBKdDcMr8/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OvmgQA9rEks/TywJiATOFUI/AAAAAAAAAKU/DgKBKdDcMr8/s320/photo+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. our dearest friends Judy & Steven are pregnant, again! i can't imagine anything cuter than their first, Olivia. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. girls weekend and WICKED is a week away!!! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;">If you have a High Five for Friday post go link up with Lauren! Have a great weekend!<br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-3362560378084753982012-01-24T13:47:00.000-06:002012-01-24T13:47:56.118-06:00{Tasty Tuesday: Cheeseburgers with Grilled Onions}We LOVE burgers at our house and normally save them for the weekend but this are super easy to make outdoors or indoors. Believe it or not this is a Weight Watchers recipe and only 7 PointsPlus value including the bun!<br />
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<ul><li>1 pound uncooked 93% lean ground beef</li>
<li>1 clove garlic, minced</li>
<li>1/4 tsp table salt</li>
<li>1/8 tsp black pepper</li>
<li>1/4 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar Cheese, sharp-variety</li>
<li>1/2 small uncooked red onion, cut into 4 thin slices</li>
<li>1/2 tsp olive oil</li>
<li>1/8 tsp dried oregano, crushed</li>
<li>4 reduced calorie hamburger rolls (We used Mrs. Baird's Grillin' Thins) </li>
<li>1 small fresh tomato, cut into 8 thin slices</li>
</ul><div>Directions: </div><div><ul><li>Preheat grill to medium-hot heat</li>
<li>In a medium bowl, gently combine beef, garlic, salt and pepper; form into four 1/2 inch thick patties. Place on grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes on one side; flip and continue cooking until desired degree of doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle each burger with 1 Tbsp cheese; cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute. </li>
<li>Meanwhile brush both sides of onion with oil. Grill until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip onion and sprinkle with oregano, grill for 2 to 3 minutes more. </li>
<li>Lightly toast open-faced buns on grill. Place burgers on buns and top each with onion and tomato slices. </li>
</ul></div><div>Serves 4</div><div><br />
</div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div><div><br />
</div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-21716228768123754262012-01-13T10:50:00.001-06:002012-01-13T10:58:34.219-06:00{High Five for Friday!}<div style="text-align: center;">I am so glad it's Friday! High Five for Friday is supposed to be a <i>weekly </i>post about my five favorite things from the past week. But, I haven't done High Five for Friday in a couple weeks so forgive me if they're not from this week. And I'm linking up with Lauren over at <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/2012/01/high-five-for-friday_13.html" target="_blank">From My Grey Desk</a> this week. If you have a High Five for Friday post go link up! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, here goes:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. I finally got my new iPhone 4 for Christmas! Yes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="247" src="http://freeiphone4ggiveaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/white-iphone-4.jpg" width="320" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Texas Stars Hockey... one of my favorite things to do. And I had never been to a hockey game before last year when we realized the stadium is walking distance from our house. So, my in laws and brother in law came to Austin the week after Christmas and got to experience their first hockey game! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="213" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=9a4a5feb90&view=att&th=134d7e5567b3baac&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" width="320" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. We got to spend NYE in downtown Austin with some of my best friends from Dallas! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=9a4a5feb90&view=att&th=134d7e006a4319f0&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Another one of my besties Monica is getting married! I can't attend the wedding but I'm so glad I got to attend her bridal shower. And it was at Macaroni Grill... yum! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=9a4a5feb90&view=att&th=134d7dbb86cd78f8&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. I will finally get to see my side of the family on Saturday for Christmas. Yeah, I know, kind of belated. But I am so excited! I've had their presents ready for weeks!!! </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;">If you know me, you know that I LOVE giving gifts. In fact, it's my love language. If you don't know what I'm talking about... Read this book! It will change your relationships!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/97/80/80/24/73/9780802473158_500X500.jpg" width="320" /> </div><br />
Happy Friday!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-86178808006598765352011-12-16T11:44:00.000-06:002011-12-16T11:44:32.050-06:00{High Five Friday!}It's Friday again! I can hardly believe how fast the time is flying by. I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/" target="_blank">The Small Things Blog</a> and <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/" target="_blank">From My Grey Desk</a> for High Five Friday! It's really simple, you just share your top 5 things that happened this week. Here goes...<br />
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1. I got my Fall semester grades back! Two B's and one A! I am so proud of myself! Going back to college was a real challenge for me, and now I feel I have the confidence to pull it off!<br />
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2. There are so many things I love about Christmas, one of them is receiving Christmas cards!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. My December <a href="http://thejaschjournal.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-first-birchbox.html" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> came in the mail yesterday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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4. New places and old friends. My bestie Tina drove in from San Marcos last night and we went to visit my old friend Candice at her OH! Fox Vintage pop-up shop at <a href="http://www.madewell.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">Madewell</a>. (Did you get all that?) If you watched <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/2_broke_girls/episodes/79229" target="_blank">2 Broke Girls</a> on Monday night you know what a pop-up shop is. (Although, Candice had her's legally.) If you're still lost, I'll try to explain it for you. Candice has some amazing vintage pieces and stores like Madewell invite her to set up a shop inside their shop, "pop-up shop". It was a great event and their was champagne... do I need to say more? Afterwards Tina and I went to Gloria's. It was our second time there and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves cold margaritas and good Mexican food. <div><br />
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</div>5. New Year's Eve! Not that I'm trying to skip over Christmas, but I am so excited to be actually going to a real live NYE party in Austin this year! It's going to be a great night with friends! Now if I could find that perfect dress!<br />
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What are your top 5 things from this week?<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-89915969459646581472011-12-13T09:29:00.000-06:002011-12-13T09:29:49.696-06:00{Tasty Tuesday: Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan}Hey y'all! It's that time again for Tasty Tuesday! I thought I would share with you something we love at my house ... Chicken Parmesan. This recipe is from the <a href="http://www.evilshenanigans.com/2010/03/easy-baked-chicken-parmesan/" target="_blank">Evil Shenanigans</a> blog. The best part is there is no frying your chicken in a pan, everything goes in the oven! So simple!<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Serves 2</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Salt and pepper<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 egg white<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/3 cup panko bread crumbs<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/2 cup tomato sauce, plus extra for coating the pasta<br style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />4 ounces uncooked pasta, any shape (she uses cheese tortellini - a nice change from spaghetti)</div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Heat the oven to 450 F and spray a foil lined baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.</div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/2″ thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">In a small bowl whisk the egg white until frothy. In a second bowl add the panko bread crumbs and season with salt. Dredge the chicken first in the egg white, letting the excess drip off, then coat in the panko mixture. Let the chicken sit for ten minutes at room temperature so the crust can set.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reads an internal temperature of 155 F. Remove the chicken from he oven and spread the tomato sauce on the top. Next, add the cheeses.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLUuzrOsBWo/TudtqqETxBI/AAAAAAAAAJs/AnS2uQ-yvq0/s1600/chicken+parm_middle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLUuzrOsBWo/TudtqqETxBI/AAAAAAAAAJs/AnS2uQ-yvq0/s1600/chicken+parm_middle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
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Friday night, in traditional Simonson woman style we ate Mexcian food. Lots of chips and salsa and margarita's! Then we headed over to the theater to see New Year's Eve.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We all enjoyed the movie but agreed that Valentine's Day was better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday we hit the Round Rock outlet mall for some serious Christmas shopping and found some great deals! We even met Santa Claus! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My girls left Sunday morning, but it was so great to spend some quality girl time with them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday evening MJ and I visited Hyde Park Baptist Church for their annual Christmas Musical. They had a full choir, orchestra and a beautiful chapel. Our friend Whitney was one of the narrators and it was so fun to watch her up on stage! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-6293437715023598302011-12-09T09:52:00.000-06:002011-12-09T09:52:04.557-06:00{High Five Friday!}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>My most favorite day of the week is... Friday! This week I'm linking up with the <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/2011/12/high-five-for-friday.html" target="_blank">From My Grey Desk</a> blog and <a href="http://pursuingdreamsblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/high-five-friday.html" target="_blank">Pursuing Dreams</a> blog for High Five Friday! It's so easy, just list your 5 favorite things from this past week! Here goes:<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Finals are OVER! </div></div><div><br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">2. The New Girl. Have you seen this show? Hilarious!</div></div><div><br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">3. My Private Jet. My new favorite color by OPI. of course. </div></div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinned <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/232850243203548695/" target="_blank">here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinned <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/232850243203548697/" target="_blank">here.</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">4. I'm feeling like I need a sparkly dress in my life. Here are some inspirations found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/samantha_jasch/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. </div><div><br />
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</tbody></table><div><div style="text-align: center;">5. My mom and sisters are coming to Austin today! Just a weekend full of mexican food and shopping! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">What are your five favorite things from this week? </div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-37068693589041520082011-12-03T14:12:00.000-06:002011-12-03T14:12:25.987-06:00{Beer and breakfast?}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Not always the smartest idea. However, I can tell you this recipe is delicious! The Newcastle's caramel malt brings a new dimension to this classic morning treat. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">MJ found this recipe a couple weeks back. I was a little skeptical to say the least but if there is one thing he's good at it is making breakfast. So, he whipped up some of these pancakes this morning. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Newcastle Brown Pancakes</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished product. i apologize for the mess on the table. </td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What You'll Need:</span><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 egg</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup Newcastle Brown Ale</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup brown sugar (if you don't have brown, white sugar works too)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 teaspoon baking powder</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons soft or melted butter</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dash of salt</span></li>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Using a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add in the Newcastle, egg and butter and stir enough to blend ingredients– without over mixing.</span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heat your skillet and coat with butter or cooking oil, then simply cook like you would for any other pancakes.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KgyMLONKMI0/Ttp8yIZ2cjI/AAAAAAAAAH0/YjbEl1Kvxwc/s1600/IMG_1020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KgyMLONKMI0/Ttp8yIZ2cjI/AAAAAAAAAH0/YjbEl1Kvxwc/s320/IMG_1020.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This recipe makes plenty for two, but you can easily double the ingredients for four, or otherwise alter for serving size. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Enjoy! </span><div><br />
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</div></div></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-67641969967792369332011-11-20T14:41:00.001-06:002011-11-20T14:50:29.741-06:00{My First Birchbox!}My November Birchbox came this week! I was so excited when I saw the pink box laying on the kitchen table because I was not expecting it for a couple more weeks. For those of you who don't know what <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> is, it is basically a gift box that comes to your door each month with 4-5 personalized beauty samples for only $10! I learned about Birchbox from Kate with <a href="http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2011/11/november-birchbox.html" target="_blank">The Small Things Blog</a>. She also inspired me to chop off my <a href="http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/p/hair-style-tutorials.html" target="_blank">hair</a>! Anyways, here is what came inside my box this month:<br />
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<ol><li>Atelier Cologne - smells like, vanilla and amber and woodsy - very autumn! MJ approves! </li>
<li>Borghese | Fango Active Mud Mask - can't wait to try this mask! </li>
<li>LaRocca Skincare | Champagne & Shimmer Supreme Creme - put some on my hands. Left them really soft and slightly shimmery. Would look great on your chest or arms for a night out! </li>
<li>Zoya | Nail Polish in Izzy - can't wait to try this color. I'm waiting for a Christmas or NYE party! </li>
<li>Coasters from Two Paper Dolls - aren't they cute? They have all sorts of designs on their <a href="http://twopaperdolls.bigcartel.com/product/ampersand-coasters" target="_blank">website</a>. </li>
</ol><div>I can't wait for next month's Birchbox! </div><div><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217042079669006742.post-52013530475379309572011-11-16T08:51:00.000-06:002011-11-16T08:51:18.092-06:00{approach problems with a light touch}"Jesus Calling" Daily Devotional by ChristianBook.com<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">November 15<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><br />
</sup></div><div class="MsoNormal">Approach problems with a light touch. When your mind moves toward a problem area, you tend to focus on that situation so intensely that you lose sight of Me. You pit yourself against the difficulty as if you had to conquer it immediately. Your mind gears up for battle, and your body becomes tense and anxious. Unless you achieve total victory, you feel defeated. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">There is a better way. When a problem starts to overshadow your thoughts, bring this matter to Me. Talk with Me about it and look at it in the Light of My Presence. This puts some much-needed space between you and your concern, enabling you to see from My perspective. You will be surprised at the results. Sometimes you may even laugh at yourself for being so serious about something so insignificant. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>You will always face trouble in this life.</i> But more importantly, you will always have Me with you, helping you to handle whatever you encounter. Approach problems with a light touch by viewing them in My revealing Light. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">PSALM 89:15; JOHN 16:33<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Anxiety about problems or situations? Yep. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Worried about events that haven't even happened yet? Yep, that's me again.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Lord, help me to bring my problems to you, to see situations in your Light. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">love,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sam</span></div>Mike and Sam Jaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779538796376974181noreply@blogger.com0