New #CoronaRita at Chili's.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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I have not been to one of my favorite restaurants, Chili's in quite a while. I want to plan a girl’s night out soon with my friend, Lady Red. I recently heard about a new drink CoronaRita at Chili's.

Basically, the drink is a margarita and Corona beer. Sounds good yes? I love Chili’s food especially the fajitas and chicken tenders. The honey mustard sauce is to die for. I spent a lot of time in my kitchen trying to recreate that sauce. I would like to talk to the cooks and maybe they will reveal the exact amount of ingreidiants. I could eat that sauce with everything.

Since it is almost Cinco de Mayo now is the perfect time to celebrate the 5th of May and having CoronaRita with yummy food is a great way to have a perfect day.

I tend to order the same things when I go out to eat. I really want to branch out and try some new items. I think next time I might try the fried shrimp. I love me some fried shrimp. The CoronaRita will go perfectly with the shrimp. On the other hand, maybe the baby back ribs. Or the country fried steak. Yum. I obviously need to make a few trips this summer.

My taste buds are going crazy while I am writing this post. I could definitely use a night out to let loose and have a good time.

I do not look forward to the summer heat, but I know that I can go out for a great time at Chili’s and try a great new drink and eat some delicious food.

My family loves to go to Chili’s to celebrate special occasions. We know that we are going to eat delicious food and have a good time. I hope to visit soon and try the CoronaRita. What will I eat? Who knows, I am sure whatever I pick will dazzle my taste buds.

Please leave a comment and tell be what you would like to try a Chili's.

“You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages and as always, please remember to drink responsibly”

My New Digs.

Me and Lucie my big, red dog are now living amoung super heroes, cars and trucks. We have moved into the youngest K’s family room and currently reside in a bunk bed.

I am grateful to be taken in by this family. I am grateful for all the help I received from my family and friends during this big move and new life. You people, family and friends (and you know who you are) will never know how much this means to me.

So here is a bit of a look.

Spider-man, Spider-man, does whatever a spider can…

Nothing like Cars and the San Diego Cheerleader Girls. Ah, boys.

Trust me, she will be hogging the bed in no time.

More Superheroes.

At least I am in good hands.

WHAM! BAM! POW!!

Sorry, could help myself.

A Butterfly Life.

I helped with a school project chronicling the life of a butterfly. One of the K family’s children made a poster board of how the butterfly changes from an egg to a chrysalis and finally to a butterfly. It was fun and the end result was so cute.

We worked with foam cut outs from the local craft store.

Here is the caterpillar.

One of many butterflies.

It was not long before butterflies filled the table.

The end result.

I give you the sweet art director.

We are awaiting a grade for this project. I am sure we will not be disappointed.

Good job everyone!

BTW, I am quite partial to Butterflies!

Organic Gardening.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Gardening and growing your own food is so much fun and a great way to provide nutritious foods for your family. I love to grow flowers, plants, and vegetables. Living in the Desert Southwest has proved a challenge for my gardening skills. Summer consists of brutal temperatures and limited rainfall.

When I grocery shop I notice the organic produce. I see the difference in the texture and color of organic vegetables. Only the price keeps me from indulging. When times are tough you have to cut back and make do with what you have.

It is possible to grow your own organic produce. Whitney Farms® has a full line of products with organic soil that contains beneficial microbes, low to no dust, and protein-based blends that will help your plants grow and thrive.

Using organic plant food is the perfect way to give your family pesticide free produce and save money at the supermarket. The 100% natural plant foods have no manure odor and are easy to apply.

Whitney Farms is offering a $3 off coupon so now is a great time to try the organic plant food. When I am settled in my new place I plan to garden in pots and I am excited to try growing organic veggies.

This is a great way to save money and give your family healthful produce to enjoy this year.

On The Move Again.

I moved for the third time in a month last weekend. Not that I wanted to, but it was best for all concerned. The well-being of my family is utmost in my mind and nothing comes before that ever.

Lucie my big, red dog has suffered stress along with me during this time. I know she is trying to roll with the punches but sometimes that is impossible for her. Since she is a reactive dog, I need to be alert to the signs she displays. Quite frankly, I have become very good at reading her.

I realize that I need more training time with her and more rewards for good, positive behavior. But the bottom line is I will not trust her not to react to loud noises and other dogs.

We just moved in with a family that owns a small Pit Bull named Lily. Very sweet dog. The initial introduction did not go too well, but they are getting along for the most part now. Lucie is very protective of me and does not want anyone or anything to touch me. That is a good thing and a bad thing. Next training will be getting her to not react when someone hugs me. I need a code word so she knows not to bark or become aggressive. Hopefully and I do not wish for this to happen, if a stranger were to come up to me and try to harm me and I did not use the code word she would become aggressive and protect me.

Having a dog is hard. I am up to it.  She is my friend.

Here is a couple of photos of Lily. I hope to take more of the two dogs together in the future.

Yea, the tongue is that big!

Friday Night Tradition.

Guest post from: Bruno Smith

My husband and I have a new Friday night tradition. We meet at the house after work and decide what we’ll do for the evening. Our options are typically the following: order take out and sit on the couch watching a movie, or get dressed up, meet friends, and spend entirely too much on food and drinks. I am a little ashamed to admit that for the past few Fridays we have barely even considered the second option.

It is just so easy to change in to pajamas and hang out on the couch. It’s the best way to relax after a long week of work; the toughest decision we have to make is whether to get Chinese food or pizza. It’s so perfect. And thanks to Direct TV Movies, we don’t even have to make a trip to the movie store or to one of those rental boxes. It could not be any easier. We get our food, settle in, and order a movie on TV. I have a pretty good feeling this recent tradition is going to be one we stick with for a long time.

Hardlines.

Sometimes you just have to take a road that is painful. You must make decisions you do not want to make. Life is just that way.

My children and I have done just that. We are united and willing to face the outcome that may not be as we would like. We truly hope for the best, no matter what some may think.

Compassion, caring, and help are wonderful. Hurtfullness, hate, and abuse are not.

My family will stand together. This is what they were taught. The love will never be gone.

Lord be with us and make us strong.

You Can Always Find Some Beauty.

Since my move I struggle with keeping my chin up and a positive attitude. I know I should not, but it is what it is. I always go back to faith because I know that what I can not handle will be handled for me. I am so blessed with such a wonderful network of family and friends that will not let me fall.

Still, my heart aches. I pray for healing for some family members. I do not have power. Only faith and prayer.

I took a few photos of roses on Easter. Flowers are beauty.

They reminded me of the beauty of Easter. That and the kids, candy, eggs, bunny cakes, little boys in suits….

Big Smile.

This is my youngest grandchild D.D. He is such a happy go lucky guy. We have taken to playing peek-a-boo. He hides. I hide. Laughter abounds.

Even upside down. Big smile.