February 26, 2010

Recipe Time!

One thing I love about Tastefully Simple is that the products are versatile. One thing that I don't like is that everyone's perception of Tastefully Simple is that it's "just dips and bread". SO not true!

Here's an example that I can't WAIT to try! It uses one of my favorite products, Fiesta Party Dip Mix. This is good as "just a dip", but it's also a good spicy seasoning. YUM!


So here's a recipe with this wonderful product:

Easy Chicken Recipe (Submitted by Amy Spikings (IL) and taken from the TS website):

2 Tbsp. Fiesta Party Dip Mix
10.75 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups crushed Blue Aztec Chips

Directions:

Combine Fiesta Party Dip Mix, soup and 1 cup cheese; stir to blend. Place chicken in a greased baking pan; top with Fiesta Party Dip mixture. Bake chicken, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle crushed chips and remaining cheese over chicken; bake additional 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

February 18, 2010

Part-Time Jobs ROCK

They really do. Part-time jobs are a break from reality. Think about it. You go to work - 9 to 5 (or whatever your hours are). You are serious, work hard and get a paycheck. But do you really enjoy it?

Not usually.

Part-time jobs are better. You can have fun. You can relax. Everything you make is 'extra'. It's not your bread and butter, it's the Tastefully Simple Rhubarb Strawberry Spread on TOP of the bread and butter (yeah, that was lame, but whatever).

Well, I've had part-time jobs. I was a cosmetologist. It was my break. Social vs. serious. But I worked hard for that money. I mean, I stood on a concrete floor with dress shoes on, contorting my body this way and that way, sometimes cutting my knuckles. My back hurt. You get the drift.

Well, an average Sunday for me would net about $100. But it was 6 hours of hard (but fun) work. Well, tonight, I made $116. Selling Tastefully Simple.

What did I do? I mailed catalogs to my aunt. I typed up a paragraph telling her to collect orders and send them to me. I used a calculator for 15 minutes, typed for 5, and made a phone call. A total of 30 minutes, 45 max, from start to finish.

Can your part-time job pay like that? Better yet, can your "REAL" job pay like that?

No, mine can't either. So my success with Tastefully Simple is important to me. Because if I can have a fun and easy FULL-TIME job, why wouldn't I want it? Life is too short to be stressed. Why else would the company's tagline be "the food you love, the time you deserve"? You don't think they were only referring to preparation, did you? :)

Anybody want to join me? I'm hiring!

February 17, 2010

Happy Happy!

Wheeeee! One of my BEST friends, Danica, nominated me for the Happy 101 Award. Thanks, D! And get your hiney on that couch and quit cleaning! :)


How does this work?
1. Copy and paste the award OR save and attached the award to your blog
2. Link to the person who sent it to you
3. List 10 things that make you happy
4. Pass the award on to other bloggers, visit their blog, and let them know.
TEN THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:
1. Darren and Chaya. They are my family and I love them dearly.
2. My friends - the people who keep me sane, laughing and occupied!
3. Spring. I love the whole renewed feeling of it. I don't love the allergies that come along with that, but I love how cold, dead and dreary days turn into flowery, sunny days.
4. Cupcakes. Something about a small, sweet, icing-y cake. Portable, yummy, and portion controlled.
5. Packages. I LOVE getting packages in the mail. Whether I ordered and paid for it myself. It's something great to get something you want instead of a bill or unsolicited junk mail!
6. Crafting (making cards (especially when I'm making them with Chaya) and sewing).
7. Sewing.
8. Trying new recipes and foods - especially Tastefully Simple. The easier, the better!
9. Kids. I love them. They are so sweet, innocent and funny.
10. Vacations. I can go to IOWA and be happy about it. There's something about just getting away from your daily routine and out of my normal surroundings and routine (or is it getting a day off of work) that makes me happy.
And now for MY nominees:
1. Trisha - she's my team leader for Tastefully Simple, a good friend, and the mother of one of the cutest babies in the world!
2. Emily - she's one of my besties and needs to do SOMETHING to update her dang blog!
3. Colleen - she is awesome and I love her!
4. Erin (EJ) - she is the mother of one of my favorite 4 year-olds and an awesome crafty lady that I love dearly!

February 15, 2010

Spring is Right Around the Corner!




At least in Tastefully Simple world, that is. The 2010 Spring/Summer Line can be previewed now, with even more EXCITING products to come! There's a definite theme this year, so if you're a fan of salsa, chipotle, margaritas, and mojitos, you might want to book a party and get first-hand exposure to this awesome product line.
It previews on March 8, and my calendar is quickly booking up for March. Weeknights are still open for the most part, but the weekends can be a bit tricky.

Remember - being the first in your "social circle" allows you to be the pioneer with the new line. People will probably order more from you, which means you get more FREEBIES!
Contact me today at simplycdd@gmail.com to get available dates and times! Hosting has never been more exciting, or easy!

February 5, 2010

I'm in the Mood.... to GIVE STUFF AWAY...

If you follow either of my blogs, you know that I like to give stuff away. I guess you can say I like to share the things I like - in the hopes of introducing a little sunshine into someone else's life...

Well, I'll be doing it again. As soon as I figure out what it will be. For now, follow me. Tell your friends to follow me. Of course, following and commenting is going to be required for this. So send 'em on.

While you're online, drop by my Tastefully Simple page to check out some limited time items. There are some good things that may not be around for the catalog change in just over a month.