Oh Christams Tree!!!

I finally got around to making my xmas tree yesterday. Our traditional tree is currently a no go given that Archie is now walking and into anything that he can possibly lay his hands on so the next best thing was a few sticks and twigs collected on our morning walk. We then spray painted the branches white and popped a few chrissy decs on before placing it well out of reach of little prying fingers..........

Hairspray!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got my hair coloured today - thank goodness............ now I don't mind looking in the mirror again but more to the point I had to take my fifteen month old boy with or cancel. Inside me I was thinking there is no way I am going to cancel this appointment, I will just have to deal with whatever happens so......................armed with a collection of toys I attended the appointment and was rather happy when Archie discovered the perming rollers as they kept him entertained for ages - all i can say is thank god for purple haired little old ladies who still get their hair permed.....

Santas Little Helpers

A suggestion to keep your little ones on top of things and your sanity intact with the chaos that this time of year brings.

Two weeks out from Christmas appoint your kids as Santa's little helpers and award them a little suprise like a gold chocolate coin for every job they do to help out around the house. Hopefully you will have them feeding out of your hand in no time and your house looking pristine before the family begins to gather.

Can't say there is much hope for me as Archie is now walking all on his own and causing more destruction than I ever thought possible as you will see by the attached photo.

Super Easy Tortilla Pie

Tortilla Pie

I wanted to share with you all my super easy Tortilla Pie which I usually whip up when I can't think of anything to make. Also it is so tasty and I have made many times when we have had friends coming around for lunch. And of course with the various sizes of Tortilla's on the supermarket shelves you can make it as big or small as you like:

What you will need:

1 x pack of Tortillas

500 gms of beef mince

Jar of Salsa

Cheese Grated

Taco Seasoning Mix (I like to use the salt reduced one) + 3/4 cup water (as per packet instructions)

Any vegetables that you need to use up - I threw in mushrooms, red capsicum and carrot -oh and an onion.

Then............cook the mince like you would if making tacos.

Mince

Brown the mince and add the onion

Add the Taco Seasoning as per packet instructions

Then throw in the veges and simmer until cooked and mince has thickend.

To Make The Tortilla Pie

Put one tortilla on a baking tray

Spread with Tomato Salsa and spoon on some mince

Put another tortilla on top and repeat

(I sometimes like to add a sprinkle of chees to every second layer)

Repeat this with remainder Tortillas

(I usually get the six pack)

Then when you get to the last Tortilla - spread with Tomato Salsa and top with as much cheese as you like.

Bake in the oven for about twenty minutes or until the cheese has melted on top.

Serve with a side salad, some avocado or guacamole and some sour cream with sweet chilli sauce as pictured.

Bon apetit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And this is one of those things that tastes even better the next day.