Be Back Soon!

In case you have been wondering where My Color-Coded Life has been - I'll be back soon.  We are at the home stretch (sort-of!) of cleaning out my parents' home.  So I find myself again with no internet or TV (and limited phone!)  Give me a few days to catch up on cooking, cleaning, DVR … Continue reading Be Back Soon!

Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/23/12

We've made it to midweek! Here is my HHH (Helpful Hump-day Hint) for this Wednesday.  It's not about cleaning or organizing today. This morning I went to an event (more on that during My Friday Favorites later this week!) and it reminded me that I should write about a little tip I use when RSVPing to events.  … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/23/12

Mexican Pasta Skillet Recipe

Here is another easy recipe that I like to cook on the weekends so we have left-overs during the week. This is also a great "what do I have left in the fridge / cupboards that I can throw together and make a meal" recipe. You can see the full recipe here: Mexican Pasta Skillet … Continue reading Mexican Pasta Skillet Recipe

My Friday Favorites 05/18/12

You've made it to the weekend - or you are very close at least...just a few more hours! Thanks for stopping by today to check out My Friday Favorites: On TV -   Mad Men - the return of Betty with a vengeance.  Does anyone else think this season is just too much of Megan?   … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 05/18/12

Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/16/12

Happy Wednesday to all my readers.  Thanks for checking in at this mid-week point. Here are my HHHs (Helpful Hump-day Hints) for this week.  This week I am concentrating on organizing bigger projects. HHH#1  Make a list of the large projects you want to tackle this summer.  Save a step by making this list in … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/16/12

Celebrating Mothers

This weekend I hope you all enjoy Mother's Day. Whether being celebrated or celebrating the women in your life who have been role models, I hope relaxation and enjoyment are on your agenda this Sunday.  This is my first Mother's Day since Olivia was born; but it is also the first Mother's Day since I … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers

My Friday Favorites 05/11/12

Happy Friday!  Last day of the work week.  Here are my Friday Favorites: On TV - I thought Once Upon a Time was the season finale - but it wasn't, we have one last episode this week!  I am so curious - how they will end the season?  There are so many characters we only … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 05/11/12

Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/09/12

We are halfway through the week - only a few more days until the weekend! Here are my HHHs (Helpful Hump-day Hints) for this week. This week I decided to concentrate on the kitchen. HHH#1  Put away the dishes from the dishwasher or drying rack and wipe down all the counters and appliances. HHH#2 Organize … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/09/12

Top Ten Best Romantic Movie Endings

I woke up today and made a to-do list.  So many things to get done.  Then I put down the list, turned on the TV, and curled up on the couch.  I just wasn't in the mood to do anything!  Hey - I'm human, sometimes I throw the list away and just take a day … Continue reading Top Ten Best Romantic Movie Endings

! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Mexican food is my absolute favorite cuisine. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to post some of my favorite dishes (and cocktails) including many different recipes.  I have not tried all of these recipes (especially the desserts - those are just to help me decide what I want to order at Mexican restaurants!) … Continue reading ! Happy Cinco de Mayo!