Easy Creamed Turkey Over Toast ~ Tasty Way to Use Leftover Turkey or Chicken

Thanksgiving isn't the only time of year that we eat turkey.  Turkey is an economical, tasty choice anytime of year.  We get the most mileage out of each turkey by using every last bit! 

This recipe that I'm going to share with you is one of my favorite ways to use the last of the turkey.  
This easy recipe is hearty and delicious!  If you don't have a turkey, you can substitute chicken (even canned chicken if you're in a really big hurry) and canned broth.  The recipe will still taste delicious!



1) Dice approximately 2 cups of turkey.
Collect the jelled broth.  I seem to always
come up with about 2 cups.




2) Whisk 2 cups of milk with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of flour.
Blend until all lumps are gone.




3) Melt jellied broth over medium heat in a heavy
stockpan or sauce pan.
Add salt and pepper to taste.  I start with 1 tsp of salt
and 1/4 tsp pepper.




4) Heat mixture over medium heat,
stirring often, until bubbly and thickened.




5) Add package of frozen mixed vegetables (approximately
2 cups) and diced turkey.
Continue cooking over medium heat until mixture is again
thick and bubbly. Be sure to stir often to
avoid sticking and burning.




6) Toast french bread (or bread of your choice)
under broiler.   Watch carefully to avoid burning.














7) Pour creamed turkey over toasted bread.
Serve with a salad for a delicious meal!



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Olive Oil Cinnamon Lip Plumping Scrub

Spring must be in the air because beauty is on my mind this week!  I wanted to share my favorite lip treatment for super soft full lips!  It works wonders to smooth those poor winter chapped lips.  Whip up this amazing lip scrub in a jiffy!




To make this all natural, effective lip polisher you will need the following ingredients from your pantry ~

• Olive Oil
• Salt  OR sugar*)
• Cinnamon   

  

  1) Mix 1 tsp of ground cinnamon with 1 Tbsp of olive oil.
  Add 1 Tbsp of salt (or sugar).

  
   

  

  2) Stir mixture well.  This photo was taken prior to adding
  salt.  The mixture will look a bit thicker.

  
   

  

  ~Finished product~
  To use, apply to lips and gently scrub in a circular motion.
  For maximum plumping action, leave on lips for 5 to 10 minutes.
  Rinse with lukewarm water, gently pat dry. 
  Applied your favorite lip balm and enjoy your
  plumped up pout!
  
  *Hands down, my readers have told me they
  prefer the sugar version to the salt!  I've
  tried both and agree, sugar tastes MUCH
  better!

  



For a great gift, give the Sheer Cherry Lip Balm and
The Olive Oil Cinnamon Lip Plumping Scrub together!

For more great ideas on DIY beauty products
read the following ~

DIY Kitchen Chemistry: Simple Homemade Bath & Body Projects



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Make Your Own Cafe' Mocha Face Mask! Brighten Your Complexion With This Easy to Make Scrub


I love great skin care!  Nothing makes you feel better than a little pampering, especially when a spa quality treatment doesn't break your bank!   I've been experimenting with a new face mask and have created a combination that I think is amazing.  I call it the "Cafe' Mocha Face Mask".  It feels wonderful, brightens my complexion and smells good enough to eat!



The ingredients and their benefits in this special mask are as follows ~

• Ground Coffee - Is a component in many commercial skin preparations.  It is a vasodilator which works to firm and tighten your complexion.  In fact, it works so well to temporarily smooth cellulite that it could be used effectively on areas other than the face.   Coffee is an anti-inflammatory, helpful in reducing redness.  Coffee is used in many under eye treatments as it is helpful in reducing the appearance of under eye circles.   Coffee is great for maturing skin as it is shown to tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces.  (Who wouldn't benefit from that?!?)
• Cocoa Powder - Is full of antioxidants (higher in fact than green tea or wine).  It is rich in flavonoids which are thought to protect and maintain collagen levels in skin. Cocoa is also a vasodilator, increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin.
• Ground Flax seed - Works as a moisturizing physical exfoliant to slough off dead skin cells. 
• Sugar - A natural source of glycolic acid (known to help increase cell renewal) and a great physical exfoliant.

This mask/scrub will brighten and renew a tired complexion making it a great choice for anyone who needs a little spa pampering!  It makes a great gift for that friend that has everything.

See the following instructions to make your own Cafe' Mocha Face Mask ~


1) You will need 1/4 cup each of flax seed,
sugar (brown or white will do), cocoa powder and
ground coffee.






2) If you have not purchased ground flax seed, you will
want to use your coffee grinder to grind the seeds into a soft
powder.  I also grind my coffee to a very fine ground, something
like the consistency of espresso

 


3) Blend your 4 ingredients together well with
a wire whisk or your hands.




4) Your mixture should look like this.  You can store in a
pint sized canning jar or other sealable container.




5) To use, add a few teaspoons of milk, water,
buttermilk or yogurt to 1 to 2 Tbsp of mixture.
Mix well.




6) Prepared mask should look like this.




7) Apply to desired areas, being careful avoid eyes. 
Should you get some of your mask in your eyes, flush
with lukewarm water until product is out. 

I like to gently massage into my face with circular
motions, then leave on for 15 minutes. 
Rinse well and gently pat dry.
Follow with your favorite moisturizer and enjoy
your glowing complexion!

For more natural skin care ideas
see the following ~

Homemade Beauty Treatments and Skin Care Recipes (All Natural Cosmetics)

Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self






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Homemade Sheer Cherry Lip Balm ~ Easy to Make, Beautiful to Wear!

One of my favorite lip balms is my own homemade recipe.  It's really simple to make and can double as a sheer blush.  

To make this lip balm you will need the following ingredients ~

• Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (or generic brand)
• Paste food coloring (I use Wilton brand) color "red-red"
• a small jar with a lid to store your lip balm in (think sifter jar). I just used an old eye cream jar.
• essential Oil for scent if desired



1) Ingredients ~ You could add essential oil for scent if
you wish.

 

1) Mix 1 Tbsp of Vaseline

 

2) With 1/8th to 1/4 teaspoon of paste food coloring

 

3) Mix thoroughly



4) Transfer to your storage container



5) Enjoy!  This makes a great gift too!
~
For those who would prefer not to put
vaseline on their lips see this
recipe.
Homemade Chocolate Lip Balm

It is all natural, delicious and
safe enough to eat!

 

For an extra special, lip pampering gift add the
Olive Oil Cinnamon Lip Plumping Scrub to this
beautiful lip balm!

For more ideas on DIY cosmetics read the
following ~

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products

Homemade Beauty Treatments and Skin Care Recipes (All Natural Cosmetics)



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Vinegar Orange Peel Homemade Cleaning Solution ~ Effective and All Natural

 

I found an idea on Pinterest for an all natural homemade cleaning solution using just white vinegar and orange peels.   I did change the method of preparation slightly.  This cleaner is non-toxic and powerful.  It's safe enough to drink

 (my 12 year old daughter tasted it and said it tastes like slightly sweet pickled oranges).

It works equally well on windows and surfaces.  I like the scent of it and the cost savings.  Of course, it always feels good to know that I've found a product that is non-toxic for both my children and our environment.

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For additional reading on homemade cleaning products, check out the following -

Homemade: How-to Make Hundreds of Everyday Products Fast, Fresh, and More Naturally

The Naturally Clean Home: 150 Super-Easy Herbal Formulas for Green Cleaning


(Click HERE for updates/reviews on all my homemade cleaners)
The process is very simple ~

1) Boil 2-3 cups of white vinegar and
pour over orange peels packed into a
quart sized canning jar.

2) Let sit for several weeks OR
to speed up the extraction process,
water bath can the jar for 20 mins,
just as you would pickles.



3) Strain the infused vinegar well using a mesh strainer
Pour approximately 1 1/2 cups of the vinegar into an
empty, clean spray bottle.




4) Add water to fill the bottle.




5) Use cleaner just as you would use any
all purpose surface cleaner.  Safe, effective and CHEAP!
















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Part 2 ~ Do It Yourself Custom Window Film - Beautiful, Easy and Inexpensive!

I promised you I would share the results of my window film project in my girls room!  Without further delay, here it is! 
 

For the bathroom project and beginning instructions that apply to this project, see Part 1.

All you will need to purchase to complete this project is a white Elmer's Painters marker, clear Con-Tact brand adhesive liner (it says clear but it actually looks frosted), masking tape (if desired), and Windex glass cleaner (or other brand). 

I do almost all my shopping locally but for your convenience and/or comparison, I've included links to the products listed so that you can see what I'm referring to.  I know that a lot of folks shop online now so perhaps these links will be an added convenience for you, if you are one of those "on-line shoppers".

Supplies ~

Elmer's Painters Opaque Paint Marker, Medium Tip, White (7333)


Con-Tact Simple Elegance Shelf Liners, Clear, 5-Foot Roll (Pack of 6)

I freehanded most of the project and am very happy with the results, however, I think I may have gotten a bit carried away at the end.  It was a good experience and my girls are happy with it!



Photo of window prior to covering with film.
The girls' room faces a heavily trafficked street
with a lot of foot traffic as well.  We've been
concerned about privacy issues in the past so
covering this window with a frosted look just
seemed like a natural choice.




1) After cleaning the window, I applied the film
as instructed in Part 1




2) Film applied as shown in Part 1




3) Beginning stages of my freehand creation with the
Elmer's Painters marker.




4) Decorating in process.  I love the way the paint looks
dark with the daylight shining through but at night,
it is very white.  I think the change in appearance is cool!




Finished view from outside at night! 
See, I did get a bit carried away.
Perhaps I should have just left the bottom sections plain.
Oh well! The girls like it!




Top section in the morning light.  I left this uncovered except
for the cutouts so my girls can see if it's sunny, snowing or
raining from their bedroom.




Another view in the morning light





Yet another view in the morning light, right top two sections





Bottom sections in the morning light.

 

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