The flu.

We've had the flu coming and going between my family and other members in my extended family this week. Ick. I think it must have been passed during our Easter lunch on Sunday...and I'm really hoping that it goes away soon! Today, I want to share my favorite, and go-to recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup. I'm going to tell you a little secret...I'm not a huge fan of chicken noodle soup, BUT I wanted Mike to have some, to help him feel better!


This is not my picture...though I wish it was!
Here's the recipe:
**I did not measure anything...I just put in as much as I want!**
Uncooked chicken (you can use as much as you want, and whatever type you want.)
Celery
Onion
Garlic-lots!!
Carrots
Water
Bouillon Cubes
Salt
Pepper
Pasta

Chop celery, carrots, onion, and garlic and saute together with a little bit of olive oil...just until they are soft. Put the chicken in and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for the afternoon. I like to cook it for at least 3 hours...just to make sure that the chicken is cooked, and that the flavors are able to come together. Most times, I will just let is simmer on the stove during the whole afternoon. Cook pasta and set it aside. Put pasta in the bowl and pour soup over top.
*If you want to freeze this, do not put the noodles in. They WILL get soggy.
It's really so simple!

Cleaning List

I've been wanting to make a cleaning list for quite awhile now...but between taking care of my little mister, and homework, and facebook......I have never found the time! One day while I was on pinterest, I stumbled across this little list that has worked wonderfully! I have had to change up a few things...like Monday is switched with Tuesday since Monday is my long day at school. I really like how its not one room each day, so I don't have to get the dusting things out every day. I have found it to be very helpful to do the dishes every day (I tend to put them off because they are my least favorite chore! Oh yeah, and dusting) This has really helped me a lot. My house is a lot cleaner, and if someone wanted to stop by I wouldn't be too worried!
Hope this helps you too!