Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

***Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my experience.

We love fajitas in our family.  How about you and your family?  Looking for a fajita recipe?

Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons 
  olive oil, divided
• 1 pound 
  boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips 
• 1 medium 
  red onion, sliced thinly
• 1 
  red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ½-inch strips
• 1 
  yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ½-inch strips
• 2 
  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup 
  HERDEZ® Traditional Chipotle Mexican Cooking Sauce
• 2 teaspoons 
  freshly chopped cilantro or oregano
• 8 
  HERDEZ® burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
•  
  HERDEZ® Salsa Casera, guacamole and sour cream 

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken to plate and set aside. 

Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to skillet.  Add onion and peppers and cook 5 minutes or until golden and soft, stirring often. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.

Return chicken to pan, including any accumulated juices, and add HERDEZ® Traditional Chipotle Mexican Cooking Sauce. Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced and chicken is cooked through. Stir in cilantro or oregano. 

Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

This fajitas came out so good.  Perfect for family dinner.  I opted for no tortillas and added the salsa and guacamole.  The family had the warm flour tortillas.

Del Monte Fruit & Veggie Fusions #sharethesuper

***Disclosure-Sample product was received.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Our kids are back in school and that means sack lunches, and after school snacks are in order.  Do your kids like to ear veggies?  Are you looking for healthy snacks for them to have?

New Del Monte Fruit & Veggie Fusions contain one serving (1/2 cup) of fruit and veggies in each cup.  They are available in three flavors: Peach Mango, Apple Pear Watermelon and Cherry Fruit Trio. 

A tasty blend of fruit in a lightly sweetened vegetable and fruit juice.  In case you missed what I said, this is equal to one combined serving of fruit and vegetables in each cup!  

Ingredients-Peaches, Vegetable Juices (Water, Pumpkin Juice Concentrate, Sweet Potato Juice Concentrate, Butternut Squash Juice Concentrate), Water, Sugar, Pear Juice Concentrate, Mango Puree Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (To Preserve Color), Beta Carotene (For Color).

My teen did not even realize he was eating some veggies in his fruit cup.  And he liked them!

Del Monte is celebrating the launch by hosting the #sharethesuper moments sweeps!  Moms and Dads are encouraged to share pictures and videos of kids being super (i.e. mastering a cartwheel, acing a spelling test, completing a chore chart) on Instagram and Twitter with hashtags #sharethesuper and #sweepstakes for a chance to win weekly prizes as well as a single grand prizes to fuel their family’s super interests.  

The sweeps is going on now through Sept. 18.  Visit www.ShareTheSuper.com to enter and for more info. 

Ultra Downy Ball Review

***Disclosure-I received a Downy Ball to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

What is the chore you hate the most?  I hate laundry.  So lucky me, I get my husband and son to help do some of the loads.  But one thing about my husband and teen, like all men and kids, you have to give them specific directions.  He and my son can go over board most of the time with the Downy.  Over pouring, wasting money....  They both love how it smells, so they think they can add more than the recommended amount.

Instructions that came with the ball:
1)  Pour Downy to the fill line
2)  Pull ring to close
3)  Toss ball onto fabrics

The Ultra Downy ball was really easy to use.  Hopefully now my boys will stop over pouring.  It is a win, win situation for both of us.

 My family is now using it on every load. 

Thirsty Thursday-Nestle Pure Life Exotics

***Disclosure-I received samples to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Labor Day weekend is here....our last hoorah before Summer ends.  Are you throwing a party?

Here are some tips to throwing a legendary party:

-Pot Luck-Divide the menu among your guests.  If you're short on time , there is nothing wrong with asking your guests to bring a dish to share.  Pick a theme, such as a specific country or the best dishes that your mother made ​​you when you were a child.

-Ambiance.  Keep the decor simple.  The warm weather is perfect for outdoor parties.  To achieve a simple but elegant atmosphere, you can use decorative lights and candles.  Also, do not forget to buy insect repellent candles. Your guests will thank you.  They now come in cute decorative holders.

-Music.  Can't get the party started with the jams.  Let your guest pick and choose their favorites.  Ask everyone to send their five favorite songs or artists.  You can also navigate through playlists from Spotify Latinos, as the Latin Lounge Top 25 Latino.

-Games.  Just because you're an adult does not mean you can not use the games to entertain your guests. Take out the Loteria or invite your friends to bring their cards or favorite table games.  Or, how about filling a piñata for adults with luxury chocolate bars, mini plastic beverage bottles or individually wrapped chocolates filled with liquor?  You can even attach a gift card as the grand prize!

-Open Bar.  Be creative with the drinks.  Refreshing drinks, under the evening sky.  For a different touch to the classic mojito, mix some fresh mint leaves and 2 slices of lemon in a glass . Then add 1.5 oz of your favorite rum and some ice.  To reduce the sugar, but still keep the flavor, add some sparkling water, like Nestlé® Pure Life® Exotics ™ lime. 

-Add some flavor to your ice cubes by freezing Exotics Sparkling Water with small pieces of melon or berries.  Dare to give color and fun ways to any drink! 

-Serve Sparkling Water Exotics Mango, Peach and Pineapple with scoops of sorbet in a glass of champagne for a healthier choice than ice cream float. 

-To prepare a refreshing drink of water from Jamaica with a tropical feel, simply add syrup and Sparkling Water Exotics Jamaica Mandarin . Serve in a tall glass with ice! 

Nestle Pure Life Exotics can add the sparkle to any party.  I liked all the flavors but my favorite was the Lime.

Trail Walking Tips

So I have found that I like the great outdoors.  I like to walk the trails any chance I get.  When planning a trip, I look for close trails that the family and I can walk.  Walking or hiking a trail can be great for any age.  There are so many things to see on a trail and it is a great exercise.  It can be better then walking the treadmill staring at the wall or watching TV.  

We recently traveled to Guadalupe River State Park.  They have several trails to be enjoyed by the park visitors.  I decided to go for a walk on one of trails.  Here are some of my tips to trail walking:

1)  Research your trail.  How far do you want to walk?  Does the trail bring you back to your starting point?  Is it a marked trail?

2)  Stay on the Trail.  Follow the trail markers.  They are there to guide you.  

3)  Read any posted signs.  These signs could be important especially if there are detour or closures to the trail you are currently on.

  4)  Remember you are in the great outdoors.  Animals and plants live in this environment.

  5)  If you get lost, always look for the road.

6)  Don't hike or walk alone.  You can have a wonderful conversation.  In case of an emergency, the other person can go for help or be able to assist.  It can be a great way for you to be able to talk to someone without a lot of distractions.  The more the merrier, right?  They can also help keep you on the trail because they may be better map readers than you are...lol

Enjoy the view.  Let go.  Breath in and breath out.  Happy Trails!

Have you ever been trail walking or hiking?  What has been your favorite trail?  Do you have any tips?