smothered spinach chicken

Pre-planning is in full swing and I've been staying up late trying to get everything ready.  I always feel extremely overwhelmed this time of year.  There is so much to get done before the first day! But me and Hazel have still found a little bit of time to get in our FRIENDS for the day ;)

As I have mentioned before, I love 90s music.  It's one of the things that really keeps me going during this time of decorating and rearranging my classroom, creating new lesson plans, pacing guides, syllabi,  common core curriculum and much much more.  So when I arrive in the morning, I immediately put on my playlist and get busy.  

Yesterday morning, one of my favorite 90s songs came on.  I was filling out my desk calendar, singing/rapping EVERY word, and dancing.  I was really not expecting anyone, however my principal was going around the school greeting everyone and stood in my doorway silently watching me as I jammed to Gangsta's Paradise.  Embarrassing. But he thought it was hilarious.

One of the other things that helps me get through this stressful time is cooking.  It's been a long time since I cooked for just David and I, and we both wanted to stay in.  Of course the first place I looked for a recipe was Pinterest.  I was drawn to something called Smothered Chicken.  It sounded great, but not healthy or easy to make! So many ingredients!  I thought I might be able to make a easier, faster, and healthier version.  It turned out great! Husband approved!

Smothered Spinach Chicken

4 chicken breasts

Garlic salt

Seasoned salt

1 package of frozen chopped spinach

1 package of frozen mushrooms

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp 0% Fage greek yogurt

Mozzarella cheese

Chicken:

Preheat to 350.

Cover chicken breasts in garlic salt and seasoned salt.

Bake for 40 minutes.

Smothering:

You will need two skillets.

In one, put a dash of water and the spinach.  Begin cooking and add minced garlic. Cook down.

In the other skillet, put a dash of olive oil and the mushrooms. Cook down.

Once mushrooms have cooked, drain excess water and add to the spinach over low heat.

Add Fage yogurt and fold together.

Once your chicken is cooked, add "smothering" on top.  Then add as much mozzarella as you would like.  It will melt from the heat!  The "smothering" would also be good as a side!

ENJOY!

Beach Time!!

I've been missing for a few days, but with a good reason I promise!

For an extra long weekend, the hubs and I packed up all of our beach belongings and headed to Santa Rosa, FL with three of his college roommates and their wives.  And we had an incredible time.  The beach was beautiful and food was yummy.  I haven't laughed so much in a long time too!

We ate at the Local Catch the first night and the boys made a low country boil the next night that was incredible! We dumped it out on newspaper and quickly ate up the fresh shrimp.

Later that night we went putt-putting! A lot of us had not done it in forever and it was definitely entertaining!

The next morning we went to Another Broken Egg cafe, seriously the best breakfast I've had in a looonnnnggg time! We briefly hit the outlet malls and then camped out on the beach into the evening.

That evening we went to the Great Southern Cafe in Seaside, FL.  We spent some solid time thinking about where all the Truman Show was filmed in the downtown and shopped while we waited for dinner. The waitress recommended a dish called Grits a Ya Ya. It was a featured dish in Southern Living. And I can tell you, there is a reason it was featured... It was SO GOOD!

David and I had a great time catching up with everyone while getting our tan on.  It was a great trip!

oh how pinteresting: summa wedding

I've seriously been contemplating what type of new planner I want for next year.  I've been eying a Lily Pulitzer 2012-2013 planner.  BUT I'm not 100% sold on this!  If you are a teacher, you understand how important this is!

Today I have seen this little gem floating around the internet.  Upon further investigation, I found out it was a painting.  However, I'm praying, wishing, and sending good thoughts out into the universe that this will inspire someone to really make this movie.  If you know me, but at all, you know that I LOVE LOVE ABSOLUTELY UNDYINGLY LOVE everything Disney!

I've been looking for wedding do's on Pinterest!  Obviously, the best place to do that.  I can't wait for my hair trial to see what they all look like!

And if I haven't mentioned it enough... our BIG day is almost here!!!!  Everything seems to be coming together and now that school is almost out, it seems like its coming even faster!!! I'm especially looking forward to all the pictures we are going to take!

I have a few projects I want to get accomplished before the wedding!  Isn't this frame adorable?

Why is it that I just cannot get enough of this show.  I laugh every time and I've seen every episode at least 24 times.

Happy Pinteresting!

thursday, the third day

If you watched my video from yesterday, you understand the title to my post. I attribute it to Joey from Friends :) Today, I stumbled upon some pictures from the day trip to the mountains fiance and I took in January! We had so much fun! We stopped in a few small towns and looked around the shops. We also went hiking and walking on trails. On those trails, we saw some of the most BEAUTIFUL sights. A small snow and ice had just come through and we saw beautiful icicles. I found the biggest one I could get to take a picture with!

We decided to look for something to commemorate our day of fun! In one shop, we found a great deal on this beautiful fruit basket! Of course there is a lot more you can do with it. We were so excited!

We stopped by Goats on the Roof because I had never been. While it was WAY too cold for the goats to be out, we had a good time looking at all of the hillbilly paraphernalia they had for sale. Outside they had a nice fire pit that you could roast marshmallows at. Of course, I insisted David do it so I could take a picture!

We walked around several stores and spent a lot of time laughing and just have a great time. While we were in one particular store, we found the coolest puzzles EVER! Now, we aren't exactly puzzlers. Once, we bought a box of 4 and only completed half of one. BUT these puzzles are of famous portraits, or you can customize it. The best part, the pieces are in many different and familiar shapes! However, they are very expensive. Here is a link to my favorite one- Liberty Puzzles

I hope you are having a great week! Please feel free to leave a comment if you want!

Courtney

wednesday, when huh, what day?

Friends has forever changed the way I think about the days of the week. Thanks to Joey, I'm think about Thursday, the third day already. BUT not before I tell you about Wednesday!


It's Oh How Pinteresting, Wednesday! And I have lots of pretty things to share with you. Starting with this sweet puppy dog. He wants me to own him. I just know it.

Source: google.com via Lauren on Pinterest

I am also SERIOUSLY digging this living room! I mean it is everything I love for a home! Neutral rustic colors and old wood. How pretty!

Source: housebeautiful.com via Dawn on Pinterest

I'm also really in love with these patterned chairs! I mean, it just works!

Source: bhg.com via Nicole on Pinterest

While I do love blueberry muffins, I am really in love with the cake platter they are being served on. Presentation is key people! And this cake stand is just so cute I can't stand it!

Source: abitchinkitchen.blogspot.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Doesn't this bedroom just look so cozy! I think I would add some navy pillows or something to brighten it up, but just a bit! It's just so inviting!

Source: 24.media.tumblr.com via Katherine on Pinterest

I went shopping with my grandma this past weekend for my honeymoon! And let me just tell you, orange and salmon are the colors this season!! They are everywhere! And that is why I am loving this outfit!! The dress is so cute and they have added just a pop of color through accessories! Presh!

There is nothing I love more than anything in PURPLE!! First of all, it is my favorite color. Secondly, why should I be giving you more reasons when we all know you love it too! So, let's put something Coach and the color purple together and WAAALA, we have something beautiful!

Lastly, this is how my students are making me feel this week. Sometimes I wonder if high schoolers just think we can't see them while we are teaching. I mean seriously.

I hope you are having a good week! I have a lot more to update about... but not today!
Happy Pinteresting!