How to Help Moore OK

Hey everyone this will be quick.

Jules family lost their home yesterday. We are doing anything we can to help. Gift cards to eat, Walmart, target. Help sorting through rubble. We also have a Paypal account you can send money to. Send the money through PayPal to the email address rangersmoore@gmail.com please get with Heather 619-756-4637 or Kim 318-801-9088 if you have any questions. Please share this on your page.

Firstly THANK YOU!!!!! so much!!!!! for your help with this!!!!!  Please get the word out so we can help this family.  Single moms are near and dear to my heart but this one in particular.  When we started our new baseball season we picked up 3 kids in the lottery.  One of them was Jules.  He is an energetic determined little boy.  He has a little brother Tytus and an older brother Devin.  Devin is special needs.  I am not entirely sure his diagnosis, but he has very limited verbal skills but that does not stop him from hugging you and letting you know just how he feels :-) He loves watches and Nascar!  Their Mom Terimy lives her life for these boys.  Balances them all playing sports working and raising them right.  They are staying with their dad while she sorts through rubble. The dad had a few outfits for them but Terimy only has the clothes on her back.  They got out minutes before their home was demolished.  I can only imagine how horrified the boys are, especially the oldest Devin who doesn't have a lot of understanding.  Terminy told me that her younger boys were so concerned that their baseball stuff was gone.  Broke my heart. 

paypal is rangersmoore@gmail.com

or if you would rather mail gift cards or other things just email me and I will get you the address

Thank you so much!!!

And please keep praying for Sydney.  She has still not been located and I just saw an update of her Mom asking for peace and privacy.  I can not even imagine what they are going through!

Pray for Moore

As most of you know through IG. The town I spend most my time is was devastated yesterday. A single mom lost everything and we are still missing a little girl from our ball families. 

Please pray for Moore

We will be taking donations very soon. If you are interested in posting the requests on your blog too please contact me.

Men's Mondays

NerkyMeg in da houuuuuuuuuuuuuuse.  I've never said that ever in my life. I'm sorry. Kimmyyy was the first person to ask me to guest post, and I'll treasure the moment she popped my cherry forever. It was a warm summer night. I was seventeen. He was super cute and I was awkward as per usual. Oh wait, wrong cherry popping event.

I'd let him do dirty things to me. He'd have to wear his Starfleet uniform though.

WHAT. It's not weird. I might have seen Star Trek Into Darkness this weekend.

To be clear, I didn't lose my v-card to Chris Pine. 

I also didn't lose my v to Adam Levine, but that doesn't mean we can't look at him.

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It's his tattoos. And that constant 5 o'clock shadow. And the hair. 

But you know what? Just because I think Adam Levine is super hot for those reasons, doesn't mean I don't find regular guys equally super hot. I think girls get flack/support for being insecure about their body because we compare ourselves to skinny actresses who need a damn sandwich, but nobody talks about the insecurities our guys face.

Maybe you should tell your guy something you find super sexy about him. Specifically, something physical. Guys want to know they look good, too. Do you love his hair? Do you love his muscles? Tell him. It will makes him feel really good, and isn't that what it's all about? I think we get caught up in life and don't say the things we should say out loud enough.

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Let's just pretendsies that says "guy", k? K.

I always try to give a compliment if it crosses my mind. It was one of my New Year's resolutions. Why not make someone feel good about themselves?  This wasn't a particularly good sampling of the random shit and colorful language I usually talk about and adhere to, but important nonetheless. I write about being healthy like 60% of the time, sex 30% and percentages 10%. Come see me for lolz.

Nightlights

So I was at Walmart last night.  Getting lightbulbs.  Courtney's bedroom light has maybe been out for over 2 weeks now and I keep forgetting but what can you do?

I happen to glance over at the night lights.  And you have got to be kidding me.

When I was little I thought I was cool with this night light:

 I loved it! I may or may not have spent too much time putting my finger over the little light sensor so I could make it light up in the day.  I am a rebel like that! Solar power be damned.

Look at what kids get these days though!!!

Its a mini projector of their favorite characters.  They also had an ocean scene.  Are you kidding me people!?  KIDS- GO TO BED!!!!!!! Seriously just go to sleep already!

I also glanced at this fancy bulb:

And automatically started singing this: 

You're welcome. 

And on another note, remember drinking tea and koolaid out of these things?

I seriously need one in my life.  Who wants to make that happen?

Walmart did not pay me for this blog post.  Although with as much money as I spend at that place they should.  AND throw in a cool tea pitcher while they are at it.  So spill it how many of your kids have light projector night lights?  

Remember that time... finish the sentences

Hey yall!!!

Its Friday EVE LETS DO THIS THANGGGGG!!!!!

Remember that time I was at softball practice and a little brother on the team got shot by some random kid at the park wit a BB gun?  And then remember when the mom went to tell the shooters parents and said parents said that it  couldn't have been their kids because while the BB gun was gone his safety goggles were at home and he would never shoot without them? Yeah me too.  I also remember that the police came and took said BB gun.Don't worry though, the kid got to keep his goggles.  Safety first.

Remember that time I was trying to enjoy a delicious tomato soup from Panera and the spoon got stuck in the bread bowl and coated my hair, legs and arms, somehow missing my boobs all together which is unheard of?



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Unlike my sibling(s) (that I love very much)....

I have no problem letting my kids stay the night with others (I trust) for adult time.  It keeps us all alive.

My best friend says...

he is the reason I am so funny.  Its not true though.  This is au natural baby!

People call me...

Loud and Kimmyyyyyyyy and Loud Kimmyyyyyy

I most often dream...

That it is June 21st

The best part of my day...

my morning drive through the country at work.  The immediately ends once I hit civility.  

I really don't understand...

Why Hubby Jack would like Alabama.  I mean its just unexplainable.  The only worse offense would be if he were a Noles or Texas fan.  Guess I should count my blessings.

I get really annoyed...

in traffic.  every day.  I should open a driving school.  Like that chick on Sponge Bob

There's nothing like a...

Ice Cold Redd's Apple Beer

Lately, I can't get enough... 

See above.

One thing I am NOT is...

quiet. 

I spent too much money on...

eating out

I want to learn....

to wake up at 5 am and work out

If I ever met _________, I would...

Holly, I would probably drool.  So its coming.  Shes my pretty friend everyone needs.  You can't blame me!

I can't stop...

laughing

Never have I ever...

pooped my pants

Reese Witherspoon... is apparently an American citizen.  Good thing she got arrested and that video went viral or I would have never known. 

Wed NES day

Remember when at least once a week I was all serious sally all up in this piece?

Yeah, its happening a little bit again.  I always want to give you guys the real me.  One who lives for nothing but to bring joy and laughter (whether at my expense or yours :)) to peoples lives. 

But I also think its important to know that while I am bright and shiny and happy and live to make others happy.  I am still allowed serious sally moments.  And I still have them!

I ate donuts for breakfast this morning.  Yep a huge ol chocolate twist and a sausage roll (or kolache if you prefer)  You should also know that as soon as I hit publish I am texting mah ladyyy Jennlicious and telling her to kick my ass and hold me accountable.  If you haven't seen her blog, you totally need to.  Her journey is about overcoming her weight but it is actually so much more than that and can be applied to any vice or habit you are trying to get through in life.  She is an absolute inspiration. More importantly she GETS me.  

I do not know how I would be getting through my random dark and twisty times without some ladies I have connected with through this blogosphere.  Don’t get me wrong.  Jeremy is my very best friend in the world.  I can talk to him about everything, and I do.  But he doesn’t have to be the end all be all of my issues.  He doesn’t have to be the fixer of everything. I truly believe people are placed in your life for a reason and who am I to shut everyone out of all the facets that are Kimmy.  Just like I have so much to give others I should make sure I am allowing myself the opportunity to take and receive when the opportunities arise. 

S0 this week my focus has been on water and walking.  Just like last time I am not going full throttle in, because it is the fastest way to burn out. So, I am walking 2-3 miles a day and drinking at least 100oz of water as well.  

Meg is queen of the gym work outs.  I was going to say I don’t have time for the gym but I am not going to say that.  I will say that I am a busy mom of 3 who is constantly on the go and at this point in my life I can not dedicate more than 30 minutes to work out on almost any given day.  If you are like me NEVER fear because I have found some things to squeeze in on top of that until I am ready to join that 5am club everyone keeps talking about. 

1. Get any type of running app (I use Nike) and walk the halls or now that the weather is finally getting nice, parameter of your building.  6 laps around my building is 1.5 miles and I can walk that out in 10 minutes easy.  Some people take longer to poop than that so no one should even notice your gone if you are worried about that. 

1. I will take 10 minutes and run up and down my stairs at the office, its three flights.  I call them death stairs. I am not a sweater but if you are getcha some dry shampoo, a little deo and a pair of tennis shoes to keep by your desk.  

Those are two things I do to fit in activity during my everyday work day.  No excuses. 

Next week I will be back on MFP logging it up and letting Jenn call me out along the way. Feel free to join her. 

You know what the great thing about this post is?  I am about to link up with Skinny Meg AND Erin & Alex for WIW and I know neither one of them are going to be mad that I am doing both.  because they respect each other as women and humans and know that we are all just sharing the love! And I would go on and on about things that have been going on with HATE but just go read Hubby Jacks blog today, I endorse it fully :-)

Happy Hump Day!!! 

Top Ten Recipes

Hey yall! Today I am linking up with Trista for our favorite recipes.  You need to link up too.  I need your recipes because I am tired of cooking the same ol thing. I tried to finish this up last night.  But the teen and almost teen decided to lose their marbles both on the same night so my plans were foiled yet again.  Is it Friday yet??? :-)

First up is a recipe that is Near and dear to my friend Linz Chicken (as she is in my cell phone) Make sure you stop by her blog and say Hi! And how you cant wait to try her favorite chicken recipe :-)

1. Ritz Chicken

Crispy Cheddar Chicken

Time: 15 minute prep + 35 minutes baking

Yield: 7 servings

Recipe from adapted from What’s Cookin’ Chicago via Pinterest

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Chicken:

4 large chicken breasts

2 sleeves Ritz crackers

1/4 t salt

1/8 t pepper

1/2 C milk

3 C cheddar cheese, grated

1 t dried parsley

Sauce:

1   10 ounce can cream of chicken soup

2 T sour cream

2 T butter

2. Roasted Broccoli

2 large brocolli florets

1 lemon

1 pkg asiago/parmesan cheese shredded

bacon crumbles

chopped fresh garlic to taste (I use alot)

Trim all broccoli and spread our on a non stick cookie sheet.  

Coat with chopped garlic

Bake in oven at 450 for 10-20 minutes until it is as cooked as you like it (I like mine very al dente)

Toss in a bowl with cheese and squeeze lemon over it. 

3. Chocolate Stuff

1 package Devils Food Cake Mix

2 packages chocolate instant pudding

1 tub cool whip

Bake Cake as directed and let cool completely

Make pudding as directed letting set.

Crumble cake completely and layer cake, pudding, cool ship over and over until you are out of it all. 

Refrigerate for around an hour before serving

4. Banana Pudding

2 packages Banana Instant pudding mix

1 pkg cream cheese

1 tub cool whip

Bunch Bananas sliced

Nilla Wafers

Prepare pudding as directed and when set mix with cream cheese.

Layers Bananas, nilla wafers, cool whip and pudding mixture until all used

5. Enchilada Bake

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1pkg mexican shredded cheese

1pkg mozzeralla

chicken broth

salsa

sour cream 

cilantro

minced garlic

white corn tortillas

enchilada sauce

Boil chicken in garlic and broth until cooked

Cool and shred

spoon about 3tbsp of enchilada sauce on bottom of baking dish

Line with tortillas

mix remainder of enchilada sauce 1.5 cups of salsa and 3/4 cup broth together

Layer chicken, salsa mixture and mexican cheese until youve used it all up.

cover top of casserole with mozzarella cheese

bake on 350 for about 20 minutes until top is golden and melted.

Garnish with cilantro on top

6. Salsa

2 lbs Roma Tomatoes

1lb tomatillos

minced garlic

cilantro

jalepeno (1-3 depending on spiciness, can also add a serrano pepper)

one large white onion

I roast my tomatoes and tomatillos first in a pan super hot with garlic and olive oil.  You do not have to do this, but I like the extra flavor from the roasting.  I also roast the peppers

Put all of it into a food processor or blender and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. 

7. Tomato Soup

Quarter 4 pounds of Roma Tomatoes

Slice 1 Red Pepper

Spread over a oven pan Add salt and olive oil

Roast

Chop 1 onion, cloves of garlic and saute in 2ish tablespoons of butter

Add 1 quart of low sodium chicken broth

1 can of Muir Glen chopped Tomatoes w/ garlic and basil (only use this brand, I promise!)

4 cups of chopped basil

Add roasted tomatoes

Simmer for as long as you want. The longer the thicker and more fabulous it tastes....about an hour for me does the trick...

Use submersion blender until it's as smooth as you like and pour in about 1/2 cup of heavy cream.

Garlic Cheese Bread is a must to dunk....

Baguette (fresh) Sliced. Butter and garlic

Smoked Gouda, Parm, and Gueryer cheese on top

Broil until cheese is lightly browned.

8.  Potato and Leek Soup 

Now for my top two recipes.  I cook these ALL the time.  And please make sure to give me credit if you use them as I worked very hard to perfect them :-) 

9. Pizza

Drive to little Cesar's
Pick up as many Hot and Ready as you need
Go home and eat

10. Cereal

Go into the kitchen and get a bowl and spoon
Find the cereal of your liking
Pour
Add Milk

Eat

Repeat.  Because one bowl of cereal is NEVER enough. 

What are some of your fave go to meals?  Don't keep secrets from me!!!