Week 1 Results

One down and 3 more to go! I hope everyone had an awesome first week and we're all feeling better than we were a week ago. Smiley face. I don't have everyone's points yet, but here's what I do have so far.

Scores for week one:

The Love It's (food that is) {Krista & Amy} - 1150
Mission Slimpossible {Karin & Erica} - 1150
We love Todd {Kelsie & Teresa} - 1150
Unknown Allies {Denise & Melanie} - 1150

Looks like a tough group. Stay strong, it's going to be close this round!

Simply Stunning in Six R6 Calendar Tasks

Pick all Five of your tasks each week from this list:

* Get Erica your $25 before Thursday * Plan meals and grocery lists for 2 weeks * Hang up family photos/new art in the house * Follow FlyLady plans for a whole week * Try a new fitness activity * Give a fitness activity you didn’t love the first time a second chance * Clean out dresser drawers and closet- donate or sell what I don't need * Clean off my dresser * Wash blinds in at least one room * Wash windows in at least one room * Complete one unfinished project * Make cashew cheese * Take a bubble bath * Make homemade lotion or body butter * Do service for someone in the neighborhood * Read church lesson before Sunday * Have a hula hoop contest with kids * Clean out a closet * Go on a date with your hubby * Read a conference talk from the Ensign * Take a nap * Go out of your way to meet someone new at church or get to know someone better in your ward * Do an act of service * Think of something positive about a family member * Compliment a family member or friend * Apologize to someone you have wronged * Write down a spiritual experience in your journal * Paint your nails or toenails * Invite someone to exercise with you * Spend 10 minutes appreciating the sound of silence; meditate, ponder or just sit quietly * Wipe down your cupboards * Start your own Happiness Project: think of 3 - 12 items you'd like to work on during the year and sketch out a simple plan to focus more on appreciating all the happy in your life * Spend 15+ min outside * Take one of your kiddos on a date * Try a cleanse or detox - silence those sugar cravings! * Change sheets on at least one bed * Clean out your fridge & wipe it down; inside & out * Clean & organize laundry room * Try a new recipe * Make homemade wheat bread * Make a green smoothie * Call an old friend * At home pedicure for my daughter(s) * Read the Ensign * Send a “Thinking of You” card to someone * Smile more * Try a new hairstyle * Update Happiness Notebook * Watch a foreign movie * Invite a friend to lunch * Take a detox bath (Epsom salt, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, sea salt and your choice of oil) * Get out of bed by 6:15 a.m. at least 3 days/week * Keep a food journal for at least 5 days * Be in bed by 10:30 minimum of 4 nights/week * Write down a bedtime and morning routine * Implement a morning &/or evening routine(s) * Participate in a Book Club * Study your Patriarchal Blessing by reading it then listing: What gifts and talents are mentioned – What opportunities will you have in your life – What blessings will you receive – What counsel and teachings does your blessing give you – What insights are given concerning your life mission *  List your positive skills, talents, gifts qualities etc. * Write down 3 – 5 weaknesses, and pick the one that is most holding you back; now focus on overcoming it *  Do 3 random acts of service for your hubby * Complete a work/church/personal project you’ve been putting off *  

GF/Dairy Free Tomato Soup

I found this recipe that Denise sent while cleaning out my emails. Looks Delish!

http://www.thebakingbeauties.com/2013/09/creamy-gluten-free-and-dairy-free-tomato-soup.html

Creamy Gluten Free and Dairy Free Tomato Soup

Author: Jeanine Friesen

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  45 mins

Serves: 6

A really quick and creamy tomato soup that is free of both gluten and dairy. The potato helps to give it a creamy texture without the use of dairy. If dairy is not an issue with you, feel free to add 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream after blending for an even creamier soup.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons canola oil (or oil of choice)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 stick celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 28 fl. oz (796 ml) tin diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free vegetable stock (chicken stock can be substituted)
• 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons salt (less if your diced tomatoes contain salt)
• 1 teaspoon dry parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in the oil until tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth, or ladle a small amount into a blender and blend until smooth. If you are using a blender or food processor, only work with small amounts of soup at a time. Too much hot liquid in your blender may cause the top to blow off while blending. That’s a horrible mess to clean up.
4. Serve with gluten-free croutons, or gluten-free grilled cheese sticks. Enjoy!

Final Results

I know, I'm sooo slow. So sorry.

Without further adieu, here are the final scores:

Tied for 1st place: Missus Pepperpots and Wiggily Wiggins & Mel & Kels - 4611

2nd place: Erin Karin - 4564

Denise, Erica, Melanie and Kelsie all get their $20 returned. 

This leaves $40 in the Kitty; $10 each for Erica & Denise, Melanie & Kelsie 

Let me know if you want your winnings mailed to you or saved for the next round, which will start next Sunday, February 16th {I decided to wait until after the Holidays, and family visitors are gone}.

Thanks for participating!

Week 4 Results

Missus Pepperpots and Wiggily Wiggins - 1148
Mel & Kels - 1143
Erin Karin - 1126

Week 3 Results

Missus Pepperpots and Wiggily Wiggins - 1148
Mel & Kels - 1148
Erin Karin - 1144