Organizing iPhone Notes

I don't have anything to show you today but I am working on organizing my 200+ notes that I have in the Note app on my phone. I have miscellaneous notes starting in 2013 until now and when I want to find something I have to scroll thru the entire list until I come across it. Which is a pain but not something I thought about organizing until now. I found a helpful video on YouTube (click here to watch it or search for 'how to organize Apple notes' by MinorCo). The idea is to create folders and subfolders to store the notes in categories, and also to tag each note so you can quickly find the note you're looking for. 

Example: I have a folder labeled MMDC, subfolder named 'guest posts' with a tag named #buffy. To find the posts that Buffy has made I can look in the 'guest post' folder or I can just click on the tag down below and it will take me to any post that I've added the #buffy tag. 

I've only done 11 notes so far with another 197 to go, but I'm liking how this is going and the app is going to function so much better for me. 

3.2.25: 🔥week 9

3.2.24: words 

3.2.23: starch madness: french bread pizza

3.2.22: ribbon mask leash

3.2.21: TT no stick foil tip

3.2.20: breaded baked eggplant

3.2.19: arugula with pancetta salad

3.2.18: Gracie's watercolor mermaid

3.2.17: two bean salad with mustard vinaigrette 

3.2.16: framed calendar pictures

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 9)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:

Posts ~

2/22: 🔥 week 9

2/23: melting bottle wax

2/24: TT cleaning suede 

2/25: Hawaiin roll hot dog bun 

2/26: rueben casserole 

2/27: MFIH: cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole 

2/28: words (sunshine on my shoulders)

What's Cooking ~

• baked individual pizzas (we did thin crust with ham and mushrooms), caesar salad 
• crockpot pot roast with baby potatoes and carrots 
• shake and bake pounded chicken breasts, chickpea pasta with marinara and mozzarella balls
• roasted salmon, quinoa with olive oil and parmesan, roasted green beans
• grilled steak, roasted baby potatoes or tater tots (we had a house divided for Sunday supper haha)

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

3.1.25: words (sneak out)

3.1.24: pot pie by P

3.1.23: starch madness: starchy foods

3.1.22: TT microwave baked potatoes

3.1.21: make a bracelet out of pretty ribbon

3.1.20: 🔥week 9

3.1.19: boho sling bag

3.1.18: password keeper

3.1.17: Julie's key lime pie

3.1.16: organize the spice drawer  

2/28 ~ Words

 

It was SO beautiful here yesterday - sunny and 54'...Spring is coming people!!! 

2.28.25: March challenge (limit shopping)

2.28.24: boursin chicken 

2.28.23: TT: snickerdoodle white choc chip cookies

2.28.22: tater tot sausage breakfast casserole

2.28.21: 🔥 week 9

2.28.20: make your own dryer sponges

2.28.19: cucumber 'sushi' appetizer

2.28.18: March step challenge

2.28.17: tip for how to clean the oven window glass

2.28.16: grilled steak and chicken salad

My Family Is Hungry: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

"Tonight's dinner was a slight spin on a classic meal that we used to have all the time as kids! Cheesy chicken and rice with broccoli used to be a staple in our house growing up in the 90's. Tonight's casserole was very similar, although a little runnier than what I remember from when I was little, but still delicious nonetheless. I liked the carrots and the crisps that went on top of the meal! Both added great texture. This is a great comfort meal for those cold winter days, although it was finally in the 50s here today! 😊" 

For this week's family feast I made Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole that I saw online at Mel's Kitchen Cafe - easy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly other than I substituted gluten free all-purpose flour in the sauce so everyone could eat it, and for the gluten free house I used GF ritz like crackers (non gluten-free houses got regular ritz topping). Dave and I both really like this one, the above quote is Macey's review - I didn't get a review from Georgia the 2 year old hahah.  But it's a winner! 

I'm just copy/pasting the recipe as written since I didn't change a thing. Recipe found here, she has more info and pictures if you want to see them.

CHEESY BROCCOLI CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

yield: 8 SERVINGS

 

cook time: 30MINUTES MINS

total time: 30MINUTES MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of dried thyme
• Pinch of black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
• 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (see note)
• 1 ½ cups coarsely crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve, 32 crackers)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan and set aside.
• In a 12-inch deep skillet (if you don't have a deep skillet, use a 4- or 5-quart pot or saucepan), melt the butter over medium heat and add the carrots, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the veggies soften a bit, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
• Add cream cheese, salt, thyme and pepper. Continue cooking, whisking until mostly smooth (it's ok for there to be a few small lumps of cream cheese - you won't even notice them at the end).
• Off the heat, add the cheddar cheese and stir until combined. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed (this is important for flavor)! Set aside.
• Combine broccoli florets and 1/2 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is tender. (Alternately, you can steam the broccoli on the stovetop.) Drain excess water.
• To the cheese sauce, add the steamed broccoli, chicken and rice. Mix until evenly combined. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cracker crumbs and melted butter. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbling and the cracker topping is lightly golden (if it browns too quickly on top, lightly cover with foil and continue baking until the casserole is hot throughout). Serve immediately.

Rice: the rice should be lightly packed into a cup - don't cram it in there or the casserole will be dry. If you're the weighing type, you'll want about about 12 ounces of cooked rice, give or take a bit.

 

meals ready for delivery!

PS: Happy Birthday Mark!!! 

2.27.25: felt shamrocks

2.27.24: tt make brown sugar

2.27.23: paper folder #2

2.27.22: 🔥 week 9 

2.27.21: irish coffee

2.27.20: goldenrod

2.27.19: samoa sheet cake

2.27.18: quinoa salad

2.27.17:  make a beaded bauble ring

2.27.16: tomato pear chutney

Rueben Casserole (Throwback Thursday)

I've been going thru old recipes (I still have an old box that I used to use before I changed to a binder system, it hangs out in the top of my cookbook cupboard and I have to get a tall stool out in order to access that high shelf haha, I decided to go thru some of these old ones and share with you even if I don't have a picture!). 

I don't remember my mom making this but it's her handwriting so it's either something she made and I didn't eat because until I was about 30 I despised sauerkraut!! I love it now for some reason - and I think this casserole using a base of rueben sandwich ingredients topped with a bisquick mixture might be delish.  I'll add it to recipes I want to make in the future and let you know how it goes once I do!

Note: the recipe calls for a can of corned beef, I assume that's like the kind you'd use for corned beef hash right? When I first saw the recipe I thought of sliced deli corned beef like you'd use for a rueben sandwich...what do you think, should we try it with canned? I'm pretty sure it's really high in sodium and I'm thinking I'll go with either deli meat slices, or I'll use the leftover corned beef  that I make for St. Patrick's Day. 

Here's the recipe as written, do what you want about what kind of corned beef you use:

Layer in an 8x8" baking dish:

• 1 can corned beef
• 1 (6 - 8 oz.) package swiss cheese
• 1 (14.5 - 16oz) can sauerkraut

Mix together and spread over the above:

1 cup Bisquick baking mix 

1/3 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

Bake at 400' for 30 minutes. 

2.26.25: shamrock pretzels 

2.26.24: marinated cheese appetizer

2.26.23: 🔥 week 9

2.26.22: oops I missed a day!

2.26.21: laundry room refresh 

2.26.20: chicken with balsamic peppers

2.26.19: tip-sy tuesday: stained carpet

2.26.18: adding a safety chain to a bracelet

2.26.17: Missy's seafood gumbo

Hawaiian Roll Hotdog Bun

 

I think they do actually make Hawaiian roll hot dog buns but I think this is a great idea, especially if you have leftover rolls. Yum. 

2.25.25: tt foaming hand soap 

2.25.24: 🔥 week 8

2.25.23: large-batch Manhattan cocktails

2.25.22: steak sauce by Brooke

2.25.21: tater tot casserole (lightened up)

2.25.20: organize curly ribbon

2.25.19: double bed skirt

2.25.18: potato tacos

2.25.17: old fashioned (cocktail)

2.25.16: photo scavenger hunt

Tip-sy Tuesday: cleaning suede

My slippers - which should stay as inside slippers but I tend to wear them outside as well - are a mess after wearing them outside this winter even tho I sprayed them early on with protectant...ugh. 

Or should I say UGG hahahahah, made myself laugh. 

I spot cleaned them first brushing with a stiff brush to remove any dirt, etc. Then using a rag and white vinegar, I just blotted the areas and let it dry. That worked pretty good but I could still see some light stains so I lightly rubbed them again with the vinegar and then a damp wet rag. Let dry and then brush again to fluff up the nap. 

Overall I'm pleased with the results - don't look like new but the obvious stains are gone. As always my after pic isn't great but in real life these are back to black!

2.24.25: kid craft: paper leprechaun 

2.24.24: words

2.24.23: vegetable dip

2.24.22: olive garden chicken 

2.24.21: jammer cream scones

2.24.20: St. Patrick's day flower wreath

2.24.19: 🔥

2.24.18: fringed lampshade

2.24.17: formula for having short hair

2.24.16: baked salami chips

Melting Bottle Wax

My sis got me a cute decanter/bottle and she said the picture on the website showed melted red wax over the top like a Maker's Mark bottle and she was disappointed that it was just a plain cap - so I set about seeing if I could add some wax to it.

my stellar photography skills makes it look
like the wax is messy and smeared, but it isn't! 

I *ahem* happened to have a Maker's Mark bottle on hand so I cut off the wax from around the top as best I could and fit it around the plain bottle top. Using a lighter* I carefully held it close to the wax and when it started to run I turned the bottle in different directions to fill in where the cut was so it would seal to the bottle. 

For the cap, I used the Maker's Mark red top and glued 1/2 of a wine cork to the underside so I could seal the bottle. 

I think it turned out cute!

note* I used a flick lighter and that wasn't smart. The top of the lighter got too hot when I needed to keep flicking it and burned my thumb. Next time, or for your FYI if you want to make this, I would use either a candle or one of those long lighter wand things to protect my hand (like this photo):

2.23.25: 🔥 week 8

2.23.24: msti - buffalo chicken 'nachos'

2.23.23: orange blossom dressing

2.23.22: Mexican hot chocolate cookies 

2.23.21: TT cleaning shrimp hack 

2.23.20: 🔥week 8

2.23.19: turkey tetrazzini 

2.23.18: random acts of crochet

2.23.17: frozen cooked chicken

2.23.16: how to separate eggs

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 8)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:

Posts ~

2/15: 🔥 week 7

2/16: medication chart

2/17: TT stress test info

2/18: gourmet chicken pillows

2/19: striped delight

2/20: MFIH: sloppy chili 

2/21: words (love is what you do)

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

PS: did anyone watch the Olympic men's hockey game this morning? SO EXCITING!!!!! Also congrats to the women's team as well - I didn't watch that one but still excited. USA!!! 

2.22.25: words (wine+dinner)

2.22.24: oreo pie

2.22.23: carrot cake

2.22.22: TT how to remove an in-wall t.p. holder

2.22.21: unstuffed cordon bleu

2.22.20: bacon-infused vodka

2.22.19: oatmeal face scrub

2.22.18: homemade tortilla chips

2.22.17: white chocolate macadamia cookies

2.22.16: making dreamcatchers  

2/21 ~ Words

 

2.21.25: chicken cordon bleu casserole gluten-free

2.21.24: korean bbq chicken thighs 

2.21.23: TT eggs and sell by date

2.21.22: mardi gras masks

2.21.21: 🔥 week 8

2.21.20: Miss Lori's flower arrangement

2.21.19: yarn wrapped jars

2.21.18: snickerdoodles

2.21.17: cleaning baseboards

2.21.16: three cheese potato gratin