11.30.2009

What I've Been Up To...

Soup

Last week I had a few days off before Thanksgiving. My friend, Amy M, recently blogged about making homemade soup and freezing the soup in individual serving sizes for later. I LOVE this idea. I’ve done it before but with my crazy work schedule (the past 2 years), I haven’t had much time. In the past, I've used Tupperware containers for freezing soup. Amy has a much better idea.

Amy suggested using freezer bags. She said, “Simply put the desired amount in a baggy, let the air out, and seal it. Then lay the baggies on a cookie sheet inside your freezer so they can freeze lying flat. After they are frozen stack them up and store them (standing up) in a small basket.”



GREAT idea! I made 4 pots of soup, Chicken Gumbo, Shrimp Etouffee, Corn Chowder, and Turkey Chili. I also made labels for my soup baggies. Clearly, I know what is what; I just love labels. :) I followed Amy’s directions for freezing and storing and here’s the result. Yay… I’m so excited. This will be perfect for nights I arrive home late and the hundreds of days I don’t feel like cooking.





NYC

I’ve been planning outfits for my NYC trip. It's all about the outfits and photo opportunities. I'm just kidding but not really. :) My sister and I used to pack this way for summer camp. One year the camp sent letters home saying, "Camp is not a fashion show. Your kids don't need to change outfits twice a day." Whatever, I despise being told what to wear. One year my district manager purchased polo shirts with our company logo on the pocket. He asked us to wear them to a meeting, I didn't wear it, not happening! Anyhoo...

I can’t wait for NYC this year. My sister and I put together a tentative itinerary. Our itinerary is so great; I get the chills when I think about it. We love to be anal and organized. You can check out my other anal itinerary for Danielle’s visit to San Antonio here.

Day Outfits~ Unfortunately, I'll have to wear a coat because it will be cold.



Night Outfits


Christmas Decorating

I decorated the townhouse for Christmas on Saturday and Sunday. Yikes, it’s a lot of work. I’ll post more on this subject later.

Hope y’all are having a Happy Monday.

P.S. Don't forget to enter my skincare giveaway. It's ending tomorrow at midnight.

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25 comments:

  1. jlcNovember 30, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    omgoodness i can eat you with a spoon!!! Seriously night and day outfits!?!?! too cute!!

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  2. Tippa GloverNovember 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    There is really nothing better than NYC at Christmas time! I love it....the lights, decorations, chill in the air, ahhh! LOVE IT! My favorite time of the year and favorite season of the year! A great combination!!!

    I was just commenting on Amy's blog about the soup! What a genius idea! I love freezing soup, but it ends up taking up half of my freezer!

    Have fun in NYC! Cannot wait to hear all about it!

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  3. Miss Sweet TeaNovember 30, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Wow I am impressed! With the soup and the outfits...you are going to look so adorable!!! xoxo

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  4. LWLHNovember 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Such a great idea!
    I dont eat much soup but if I did I would def. try that! : )

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  5. LexiloooNovember 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    I love the idea of freezing soup! I should do the same.

    I love NYC this time of year! Try to go to Serendipity, it is so good!

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  6. ErinNovember 30, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    You are hilarious =)

    And I love the outfits!

    I just booked a trip to DC in January to go visit a close friend, and I'm thinking I'm going to adopt your outfit enthusiasm. I've never been to a super cold place like that ever. I want to look cute while I'm there, but I also want to be warm. I have some major shopping/coordinating ahead of me. You'll have to let me know how it goes so I can make sure I'm prepared!

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  7. Ashley LaurenNovember 30, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I love your pink dress and your black and white skirt! So cute :) I always plan out my outfits for trips by hanging them on my shower curtain rod, ha!

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  8. BroncoMomNovember 30, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Have a wonderful time. There is NO place as magical as New York during the holidays!!!!

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  9. SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    That's a great idea for freezing the soup!

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  10. Amy MazeNovember 30, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    girl, you are rockin' it on the soups!! doesn't it just make you feel so domestic and prepared to have that much soup frozen? i LOVE my stash! i love your houndstooth scarf! very cute!!

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  11. JillNovember 30, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I love the outfits!!! I might try the soup freezing thing - great idea!

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  12. ShoshanahNovember 30, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    I love soups in general, and I think freezing them in individual portions is a great idea in general. But freezer them flat makes it so much better, and has the potential to same so much room in a freezer.

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  13. That Pink GirlNovember 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    You always have the cutest clothes! I need to do much better, I've fallen in the ATL "uniform" trap for work.

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  14. AbbiNovember 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    that's such a great idea! i know a few people who do that and also with meals!!
    girl love, love ALL of the outfits!! hope you have a great time! do LOTS of shopping!

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  15. JaneNovember 30, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    That is such a great idea. I need to make soup asap!

    PS: The outfits are perfect for NYC!

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  16. midnight macaroonsNovember 30, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I'm looking forward to your post regarding your trip to NYC. I've always wanted to travel to NYC during the holidays. It looks like a Christmas dream. Have a wonderful and safe trip.

    p.s. I heart my deep freeze. It saves me from eating out on those days I'm too exhausted to cook. Defrost is a beautiful thing. Those soups look delish. Yum!

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  17. Danielle Moss December 1, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    That is BRILLIANT. I hope we can make a really fancy vegetable soup when I visit. I know veggie soup isn't fancy but I want one with lots of cut up vegetables. So I'm calling that fancy.

    It's almost 2:00 am and I'm still up. The deadline to work on this month's collab kit was today. Of course I didn't start till 9:00. And I missed the gym. Boo.

    I'm so jealous of your trip to NY. I hope I get to visit NY in 2010.

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  18. Rachel H.December 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    I love the idea of freezing soup, and you should totally post your recipes that you made! I need some soup recipe ideas, especially for when I don't want to cook after the baby gets here!

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  19. LaurenDecember 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Soooo jealous, can I go to NYC with you? haha!!! :)

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  20. JulesDecember 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    That is such a great idea for freezing soup and such a space saver too! The corn chowder and chili sounds delish.

    Your trip to NYC is going to be so much fun. I love that you have the outfits up on hangers. That is such a great idea to get a visual of the whole look. I love to plan things out too. I really love the two dresses in the bottom pic on the left. You’re going to look fabulous!

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  21. Sweet SimplicityDecember 1, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    You are incredibly organized! I'm impressed.

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  22. JenniferDecember 2, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Love that soup idea! I'm gonna do that!

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  23. melissaDecember 3, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    I am laughing about the camp's
    letter, 'not a fashion show'!! I was always the same and still am.
    Hope you and your sister have a fabulous time in NY. Can't wait to hear all about it. I missed going this year (usually go every Nov).

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  24. In This Wonderful LifeDecember 3, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    oh, and that soup....um GREAT idea!!!

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  25. In This Wonderful LifeDecember 3, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    LOVING THOSE OUTFITS!!! I am so super duper jealous!! We aren't making it to NYC before this year ends :( I'll miss it and I'll pretend I'm there when you post your pics haha!

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