Music With Ms. Carissa CD #Review

I recently had the pleasure of reviewing Carissa Knowles' CD, "Music with Ms. Carissa Not So Elementary."  What a FUN CD!  The instant I started the CD, my kids began to dance immediately!  My 1.5 year old actually promptly went to the toy drawer and pulled out instruments for him and his sister!  I LOVE that! (They are their mothers' children, you know!  I'm an Elementary Music Teacher in case you didn't know that!) Here are my kids dancing to Ms. Carissa!

The songs are all upbeat and extremely positive.  Not only are they fun, but they all have a good meaning.  The songs also teach your kids how to express themselves, rhyming and even how to go to sleep when they're tired!

Carissa has a fantastic website, where you can learn more about her and all the events she has going on!  She also has a facebook page, where she will keep you up to date on all her latest activities.  You can purchase one of her awesome CDs for $15 directly on her website through paypal.

*Disclaimer: I was provided with a CD in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may differ from others'.

Hodgepodge Goulosh

Why hodgepodge?!  Well, because I used all the leftovers from my Walking Tacos....and I mean ALL of them!  You know what became of it?  A delicious meal....that cleaned out my fridge!  (Oh, how I love when that happens!)

If you're like me, you probably already have some Salsa Ranch Chicken with Black Beans in your freezer.  So, defrost it, make some Beef Taco Meat, enjoy Walking Tacos, then make this with your leftovers!

Hodgepodge Goulosh

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. (or so) of Beef Taco Meat, or seasoned ground beef

1/2 lb. (or so) of Salsa Ranch Chicken with Black Beans

1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup onions, chopped

16 oz. can Pinto Beans

10.75 oz can Condensed Tomato Soup

1 tsp. Oregano

1 beef bouillon cube

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

2 1/2 cups water

1/2 lb. macaroni pasta, uncooked.

Directions:

Place the beef and chicken in the bottom of your crock.

(I decided to add the chicken upon my husband's suggestion later, so that's why you don't see it here!) 

Add the onions and tomatoes,

add the beans.

Add the tomato soup.

Now, add all of the spices and bouillon cube.

Lastly, add the water and give it a stir.

Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-3.5 hours.

1/2 hour before serving, add the pasta and stir.

When the 1/2 hour is up, serve and ENJOY!