Taco Soup

Hello sweet friends! How is your week going so far? Mine is great, and I am so happy to be back with you sharing a new soup recipe! I have been in a huge soup mode lately! Fall and winter make me crave soup. I would eat it morning, noon, and night if I could! Today's recipe is nothing short of delicious! Everyone loves taco's and my Taco soup is the same way! It's a great weeknight meal that will not disappoint! It would also be a great meal for Halloween night! Who wouldn't want to eat a big bowl of hot yummy soup after a night of trick or treating!

Taco Soup: 

Ingredients: 

1 Green Pepper chopped 

1 Red Pepper chopped 

1 Yellow Pepper chopped 

1 lb of Ground Turkey 

2 Chicken Broth 

1 Can of Rotel 

1 Large can of Diced Tomatoes

1 Can Black Beans drained and washed 

1 Packet of Taco Seasoning ( I used my homemade Taco Seasoning ) 

1 Large Onion chopped 

1 Tbsp of chopped Garlic 

1 Bag of frozen Sweet Corn 

Salt and Pepper to taste.  

1. Place your turkey, onion, and garlic in a pot until cooked through. 

2. Add your peppers, beans, rotel, tomatoes, 2 cups of chicken stock and taco seasoning. Stir till combine evenly 

3. Let simmer for 45 min then top with cheese! 

Easy Breazy! Plus it's a one pot meal so very little clean up! This soup is so yummy and so easy! 

Have the BEST Day! 

Krista 

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas!

Hello sweet friends! Can you believe Halloween is this next week!!!!!!!!! I swear October 1st was just here and now we are a week out from November 1st. Time is flying by and here I am just trying to soak in as much of this season as I possibly can! This fall has been so wonderful. I have been busy enjoying the gorgeous weather, spending time with my family, and creating fun memories! I have some big fun things planned for this blog in the coming weeks that I can't wait to share with you!

Here is a picture from my favorite place in the WHOLE world. Stone Arch bridge is so beautiful and I love it at any season. Just another showcase of how beautiful this city is and how thankful I am to get to call it home. 

Okay but now onto today's post it's Halloween time! Now normally I am a planner that has things planned out for week if not months ahead! I like to know what to expect and start preparing for it! This Halloween though has been totally different I have NO IDEA what I am going to dress up as!!!! So I thought I would search the internet for some great easy DIY and last minute costume idea's! 

Here is what I have dressed up as in years past! 

Halloween 2013 with my sweetest friends I was a mouse. 

Halloween 2014 I was the Tooth Fairy and my sweet little Tooth Fairy in training 

And last year I was a cat! 

Honestly this year I have no clue what I am going to do but these idea's below are really starting to give me lots of idea's and I can't wait to share which one I choose! 

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I love this cute bank robber costume.I have most of it in my closet I would just need to get a mask and a money bag! Both are easy DIY projects that I could get done this week in no time!  

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This is a great costume to do with a friend! 

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 What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

Have the BEST Day! 

Krista 

Pinspiration: Halloween

Happy Monday sweet Friends! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! My was spent with family and it made my heart so happy! I also worked on a few new recipes for the blog that I can't wait to share with you! I'm also pumped because with Halloween just around the corner I am sharing with you some Pinspiration with you! I haven't done one of these post's in a while but I love the inspiration they give me! Check out these great finds below! 

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For more inspiration you can follow me on Pinterest Here!

Have the BEST Day! 

Krista 

Leopard is a Neutral

Hello sweet friends! Hope you all are having a great week so far! Today we are sharing another fashion post! Have any of you seen this quote?

I believe this to be true 100%. I LOVE leopard and feel that it is a closet staple. Below are some of the ways I like to include leopard in my closet! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup

Happy Monday sweet friends! I hope you all had the best weekend. I had a great time with family and I got to see my sweet nephew!! My cousin got married and I got to enjoy the GORGEOUS fall weather we are having! I was able to have the windows open and enjoy the crisp air out on a walk! I do have a confession..... I want to buy like 100 pumpkins. Every year as soon as October hits I have this urge to buy every pumpkin in sight! #givemeallthepumpkins 

Fall Views from my deck! 

My sweet nephew Benjamin and I at the wedding! 

Random side note..... have you guys watched the new show This is Us? I may be late to this conversation but HOLY COW. I cried through the first 2 episodes and can't wait to see the rest of the season. Coming from someone who loved parenthood this show will never replacement that beloved show but its so good in its own right and I can't wait to see how this season unfolds! Okay now onto the goodness that is today's post. Cool weather makes me crave soup! So today I am going to share with you the yummiest and easiest fall soup recipes! 

Crock Pot Potato Soup: 

1 ( 30 oz) Bag of Frozen Hash Browns ( I prefer the cubes vs shredded but either work!) 

1 (32 oz) Bx of Chicken Stock 

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup 

1 Onion Chopped 

1 (8 oz) block of Cream Cheese 

8 Slices of Bacon cooked and chopped 

Shredded cheese and Chives for Topping 

In your slow cooker add your hash browns, soup, broth, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 

About an hour before serving add your cream cheese. I like to cut it up so that it melts easier. Place the lid back on and continue to cook. 

Once the cheese has melted top with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives or whatever you like to top your baked potato with! 

So so easy and so delicious. What are some of your favorite fall soup recipes? Please share them with me in the comments! I am always adding new recipes to my list!! 

Have the BEST day sweet friends! 

Krista 

Fall Favorites: Jackets

Fall is my favorite time of year. The smells, the colors, the food, football, and family. But what I love most is the fashion. I love pulling out my warm sweaters and boots and being all cozy. Is that a thing... being cozy lol I think it is. I also love jackets. Denim or leather, trench, army... give me all the jackets!!!! I love that they can add so much to an outfit and are easy to add or take away if you need too. I thought I would put together my top fall jackets that every girl needs in her closet. Buy one, buy them all they are perfect to finish off that fall look. I plan on pulling out my jackets and styling them for you, but today I out together a little colleague of sorts with my favorites.

Suede is huge this season and one of my personal favorites. I think this suede moto jacket is more of a trendier piece so if you are looking for something a little more classic I would recommend either the gorgeous tan trench coat or the denim jacket. Can we just talk about that beautiful trench for a second. If you are looking for a great investment piece I highly recommend this be your big ticket item. This is a classic piece that will last for years to come. Dresses up with a LBD and heels. Or a basic tee, jeans, and loafers this jacket will be your best accessory.

I also highly recommend getting a denim jacket. This is another piece that will last forever. I recommend going with a slightly darker wash. Army jackets, and leather jackets are great pieces that you can find at a lower cost that will last a few seasons and still look great.

Some great stores to find these pieces would be:

Nordstroms

Target

Old Navy

J. Crew

Forever 21

H&M



What are your favorite jackets for fall? Tell me about in the comments below!


I hope you have the BEST day! 

Krista