Random + quick dinner idea

Hi everyone! It seems rare that I pop in with a weekly hello these days… that's because it is! But here I am! Halfway to 28 weeks pregnant and gearing up for the ever popular glucose test tomorrow. Woo! Not. I've never heard good things so I can't say I'm thrilled. 

Other lingering thoughts…

Choosing a pediatrician...

Wondering what the baby will look like and hoping he isn't 10 lbs at birth...

Getting excited for baby showers! 

And in other unrelated news, we took date night to the movies last night. And we saw M. Night Shyamalan's "Split." It was amazing. It was one of the most suspenseful, disturbing and horrifying movies I have seen in quite some time. We see A LOT of movies. And I would say this is one of my favorites in the last 6 months. I really don't want to give anything away… but I highly suggest seeing it. It isn't your standard scary movie scream fest - it is so much more. Sweet & Modern gives it a big thumbs up. :) 

And… for a super fast dinner and crowd pleaser…

Taco Skillet. This recipe is SO easy. Your children could make it (if you trusted them with a hot stove).  There are many variations to this recipe… honestly, you can't mess it up. I make it sort of differently every time! But here's the basics:

photo courtesy of Campbells

1 lb hamburger  (or turkey works too!)

1 can tomato soup

1/2 to 1 cup of salsa

1/2 cup water

8 soft tortilla shells (torn into 1 inch pieces)

Shredded cheddar cheese (as much as you can handle!)

1. Brown hamburger in a 10 inch skillet stovetop. Add seasonings as preferred. 

2. Drain grease. 

3. Pour hamburger back in to skillet. Add tomato soup, water, salsa and shells. 

4. Increase temp until it starts to bubble/boil. 

5. Reduce heat. 

5. Add shredded cheese. A little or a lot. (I do a lot!)

6. Let simmer and let the cheese melt. Serve with a dollop of sour cream! 

That's it! Seriously. So flavorful and easy. You can even sneak in spinach or anything else you want to add! I love that this takes under 30 minutes - start to finish - and ONE PAN. Go forth and make this delicious, easy, old Campbells soup recipe. :) 

PS - husband approved! 

Hope everyone is having a great week! 

xoxo 

Movie Review: Mad Max

I would like to preface this post by saying this is not my "kind" of movie. I tend to gravitate towards comedies and romance. I even love a good scary movie. But this… whatever/however you want to categorize it… pretty much a no for me. 

But, here I am. I only wish I would have written this sooner, as to fully capture my enthusiasm about it. Yes, you did read that correctly. 

I LOVED it. Absolutely loved it. It was quite the adrenaline rush. Again, I can't find the correct words to describe it. It was bizarre. But interesting. Suspenseful. Scary. Weird. Exciting. Emotional. 

I don't know what else to add, but if a film can make you feel that many emotions, I would say it's a good start. 

I went to the movie because of this guy  and I'll be honest in saying that is really the ONLY reason I went. That, and I think Tom Hardy is nice to look at. But even that would not have been enough to get me there on a normal day. 

This is by no means a professional review about the movie plot, the creation, the characters, the…anything. It's just for people who are like me.. who would never think to watch a movie like this. I have never seen the original Mad Max movies so I had literally no idea what to expect. 

Oh, and the music is amazing. I looked up the soundtrack and apparently it is by Junkie XL. Again, not familiar but… impressed. 

Anyways, I hope this movie is still out. If it's not, you should rent it. Or buy it.