What's cooking this week?

The meal plan for next week is set AND I've triple checked the shopping list to make sure I didn't forget anything. If you read my post from yesterday, you know why it is extra important I don't mess this up!  No joke, I set the fire alarm off last night while roasting potatoes! What is my deal?! It's a pretty safe week, nothing too adventurous...I should be able to handle it!

Tonight: Sunday Sauce
Monday: Crock Pot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Tuesday: Tacos!!!
Wednesday: Cucumber Avocado Subs
Thursday: Mediterranean Chicken Pizza

I haven't made Sunday Sauce in a LONG time! Ever since I eliminated dairy from my diet I've been avoiding most pasta. Sauce just doesn't seem nearly as fun without parmesan cheese! The Pediatrician gave me the green light a while back to start introducing dairy back into my diet bit by bit. I've been SO scared to rock the boat...but I'm thinking this may be a good trial run. I'll only try adding the tiniest bit. We'll see how it goes.

Another cozy movie day JUST like yesterday seems perfect! We all have stuffy noses, it's cold out (for Florida), and we have another busy week to rest up for...as if I need justification!
Besides, who wouldn't want to snuggle this little cutie all weekend long?!

Happy Sunday!
 

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These Are My Confessions

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Confession time! Despite what some of you may think...I do mess up in the meal department from time to time! There have been some nights here and there where I've said to Hubs "they can't all be winners". I've been known to do the following:
-Leave ingredients off of my shopping list
-Over or undercook (usually over)
-Use too much or too little seasoning
-Let "eyeballing" get the best of me
-Misjudge and mistakenly cook for a small army
-Get carried away when adding my own flair
-Not leave myself enough time and end up eating dinner at 8
-Try a recipe that is a total DUD

Who's with me? Beuller...? This past week happened to be one of those imperfect weeks. I forgot the beef broth for the French Dip Sandwiches AND I forgot the tomato sauce for the Picadillo! In addition to forgetting ingredients - I completely messed up the Spicy Shrimp Soup somehow. Spice doesn't normally get to me but this soup was SO spicy that Hubs and I could barely tolerate it. We tried crumbling tortillas in it in the hopes they would tone down the spice a bit - to no avail. Basically we ended up having tortillas for dinner with a side of fire soup!

After searching Pinterest cooking fails for the past 20 minutes, I feel much better about my week of food related disasters! Here is one that made me literally LOL:

Incidentally, I read this awesome article that was shared on HelloGiggles the other day:

7 Common Mistakes for Beginner Cooks

I'm sure we can all relate to some of them. No joke, I've made all of these mistakes more often than I'd like to admit. It happens...just order a pizza and better luck next time! I'm going to be extra careful when I make the list tomorrow for the upcoming week. I need to redeem myself! Luckily I've never made anything that tasted like feet. At least I hope not!!!

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The Boys Behind The Blog #9 - {Questions}

February brings winter weather, the Winter Olympics, and Valentine's Day! Give your guy a chance to tell us how he really feels about the snow, figure skating, and the dreaded V-Day. Ask your guy 5 easy questions and join us for the ninth The Boys Behind the Blog linkup on Thursday, February 20th!
Can't get your guy to participate?! I think we have a solution... We have been told by many of your that your man "would never" participate in The Boys Behind the Blog. We thought we'd give them a little incentive....This month, Mal and I will be giving away a $30 Amazon gift card to one lucky guy! The giveaway will be posted with the link up on the 20th. You can earn 10 entries for submitting your Boys Behind the Blog link and even more for following us too!

Ask your man these 5 questions, link up with us on the 20th and enter the giveaway for your guy!
The Boys Behind the Blog #9 QUESTIONS: 1. If you could live anywhere, where would you live? 2. Sand or snow? 3. What Winter Olympic sport would you rock at? 4. You're cooking a romantic dinner- what is your go-to dish? 5. Fill in the blank: This year, I gave (your wife/girlfriend/fiance's name) a ____________________ for Valentine's Day?
We hope you will join us on Thursday, February 20th for the ninth The Boys Behind the Blog and a little giveaway fun!

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More Ink For Mommy

A few years ago my cousin and I got matching ladybug tattoos and I swore it would be my one and only. Never say never! The minute Hubby agreed to the name Ella, I knew I'd be going back on my word. After thinking about this for a while, I finally did it after work on Friday. I wanted it dainty and simple...mission accomplished!

 Yes, someday I plan to put Baby Sko #2's name on my other wrist. What do I do if I have a third? That will "never" happen....HA!

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What's cooking this week?

Hello Friends! I'm alive, I promise! It's been a busy week in the "Sko home", I'm grateful to have this Sunday to recoup! Baby girl is happily jumping away in her jumparoo which makes this the perfect opportunity to catch up on some blogging. First...

Tonight: Perfect Oven Baked Chicken Wings
Monday: Summer Hot Dogs
Tuesday: Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions
Wednesday: Spicy Shrimp and Rice Soup
Thursday: Crock Pot Picadillo

The chicken wings are my most popular pin on Pinterest. Hubs and I will be watching the game at home and I figured they would be perfect for today! Yesterday we had our big excursion over to our friends house so that Ella could have her very first play date with her BFF Chloe! I see many more pics like this in the future - including matching outfits obviously!

I hope you all have a great Super Bowl Sunday and and even better week ahead! I'm going to get back to my happy bouncy girl!

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