Quick, easy, and healthy dish!

I work during the day for an accounting firm and from time to time I have to stay late. So my kids 12 and 13 come home super hungry. So it's now 6pm and they are driving me nuts for food! So I couldn't figure what the heck to make. Luckily I had some chicken breasts, whole wheat pasta, and canned garlic tomatoes. So here is my super quick 30 minute recipe.

Feeds 4 maybe 5       15 minutes prep 20 cook time

1box whole wheat penne pasta
1 1/2 lbs of chicken breast sliced thinly
1can diced tomato, garlic, and onion
2 tbs olive oil

Prepare water with salt and olive oil put the top on pot so it boils faster.  While the water is boiling, thinly slice the chicken. Slicing thinly helps the chicken cook quicker. I like to clean my meats with apple cider vinegar just a few dashes. After a few minutes, wash the acv off the chicken and set in a bowl. You can use whatever herbs you prefer for the chicken however, I like to sprinkle basil, garlic, and some pepper for a kick!  After you do that add the box of pasta in the pot, take your spoon or whatever and swirl the pasta around in the pot. Put the top back on. Put the flame on high and add 2tbs of oil, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Open the can of tomatoes and pour into the pan when the chicken is cooked all the way through.  Allow the mixture to simmer so put the flame to low and cover. Turn the fire off the pasta when soft enough but not too soft. Pour the pasta into a collander and wash with cold water.  Set this aside and check on chicken mixture.  After five minutes pour the pasta into the same pan as chicken and toss together.
Voila!

My kids loved this dish and it's even better when you make some garlic bread.  If you try out this dish let me know how it goes!

What do you do when.....?

When you have all your materials (whatever you craft) and you just can't think of something to make? I was feeling this way the other day and it drove me nuts. For some reason I had no idea what I wanted to make, and the one idea I got didn't come out so good? So I have another hobby that came before jewelry, bath and body. I've gotten quite a few orders Moonstruckmagic Bath & Body so I've been busy doing body sprays and even thought up some new ideas for scents. I try here and there to make customized scents depending on what scents I have. So since that is done and the orders have been shipped, I can concentrate on what I'm going to make this week once my order comes. Be sure to check out KatDesignsnyc shop for new pieces being added for all the November babies. Citrine pieces will be added as well as bridal items.

Very busy time...

Well how are you all doing? Me i'm good just trying to advertise my butt off!  Of course everyone knows it's not enought to have a good product, making sure your pictures are pristine. Nope you need to advertise like hell! Well because I love what I do that is exactly what I've been doing. I found some really great places and some even cheap! Right now I've been working on some gold fille pieces and sterling silver pieces! I've even sold a few which is awesome of course!!

Right now I would love for all of you to check out my Greenhouse Effect Treasury

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New Pendants and Colors!

I was browsing threw some bead shops here in NYC. They are almost always more expensive and therefore I prefer to shop on Etsy. I found these beautiful beads and just imagined all the wire wrapping I could possibly do with it! I know I need help LOL! So when I got home, my best friend said you know that would look great as a pendant. It would be so eye catching and so here it is.

I just love the colors in the pieces they really do just pop! I've also dabbled in mixing colors such as pink and green, pink and purples. Here are the beautiful pendants below.

So please check out my shop to see the pieces and maybe buy one for a friend or keep it for yourself!

http://katdesignsnyc.etsy.com/

Some Major Exciting News!!!

I'm sure all of you know about Etsy and just how wonderful it is! I'm also quite sure that you get their emails (if subscribed) and see the featured sellers for a particular weekend deal or special. Well I'm happy to say that I've been picked to be in the extended Labor Day weekend deals!! Here is a post from mary mary!

"I'm writing to inform you that this item has been selected to highlight your shop and promotion in our upcoming extended Labor Day Weekend Deals article to publish this Friday. There will be two editions of Weekend Deals publishing for the holiday weekend and yours will be featured in the Friday edition."

Check out my shop!    KatDesignsnyc

You cannot understand just how excited I am and how much I screamed along with my kids lol. I know those who have made it on the frontpage or was featured in the emails may not have been as excited. But, I am because my shop is pretty new as I've only started selling Jewelry since July.  Just so you know, my upcoming weekend deal is September 3-7. Get 10% off your order excluding shipping.  Just put weekend deals in the notes to seller and your done!

I've got the "Blues"......... September blues!

This month is dedicated to the September babies. This month is special to me since my kids were born in this month. I decided to ask some etsy sellers to showcase their  items for September babies. Please take a moment to comment on their many wonderful items! If you know someone expecting next month these selections will make terrific gifts!

Modernemotive

BOYS RULE!


Know someone that’s having a baby boy? Send this modern card to the mom-to-be. Available in two colors.

:: s u m m a r y ::
- listing is for 1 card + envelope
- measures approximately 4.25” (W) x 5.5” (H) folded
- printed on 100lb FSC certified 100% PCW cover stock in cool white*
- partnered with a complimentary envelope (A2)**
- blank on the inside, hand cut and scored
- protected in a plant-based bio-degradable and compostable cello sleeve
For this and more great items on clearance:
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EclecticabyJan

Baby Blue  Crocheted Blanket
Custom orders welcome - what colors would you like?


Soft shades of blue, accented with crisp white and a touch of lavender, make this a comfy blanket for any baby. It is made using the same color-block method as in my signature afghans and throws.

I use a favorite stitch pattern that produces a light, almost fluffy texture, reminiscent of your favorite thermal jammies. And just like the thermals, it will keep baby warm without weight.

Best of all, the worsted-weight acrylic yarn is hypoallergenic, washable, colorfast, and durable. The care couldn't be easier: Machine wash and dry.
Dimensions are approximately 28" wide by 29.5" long. That's about 71 cm by 75 cm in metric.
For this and more terrific items:
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KraftyLadyKreations

Organic Light Blue Baby High Top  Sneaker Bootie's

These booties are made with Natures' Choice Organic Cotton yarn by Lion Brand Yarn. Nature's Choice is grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals. The dyes used to create the beautiful colors are certified organic. Hand wash only, lay flat to dry.
For this and more wonderful items:
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Kitty's Korner Shop

Roll Brim Baby Hat

This roll brim hat is adorable and perfect for the little boy or girl in your life. Knit with black and blue 100% acrylic yarn - makes it soft, stretchy, and durable. It unrolls to fit baby's growing head for many months.


Great for baby's first hat or as a baby shower gift.

Size: birth to 6 months
Circumference: 14" relaxed to 17" stretched.
Machine wash warm and tumble dry medium
If you need me to ship outside USA, please convo me so that I can get a shipping quote
For this and more great items please visit:
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If you would like to view more items please click the link below!
Etsy's got the blues for September!

Daisy Earrings

You all know I have a fascination for flowers.  Well I've decided to make those great flower pendants into earrings. I made a pair just for myself but I'm selling these.

Amethyst Daisy Flower Earrings

Gorgeous and simply breathtaking. Wire wrapped briolettes will get you noticed no matter what your wearing.

Amethyst Briolette Wire Wrapped Earrings

Amethyst & Honey Briolette Daisy Earrings

Amethyst & Honey Wire Wrapped Briolettes