Relief

Today my thoughts can't help but be directed to Haiti.
It surreal for me to see images and watch the news.
How could this happen?
Why were so many people hurt?
Why did an earthquake happen twice?
How can I help?

It is a blessing for me to realize that I can help.
I can donate to Humanitarian Aid along with my Tithing on Sunday.
I can send money to the Red Cross.
But most of all I can pray.

I am not really a huge religious blogger, but when it comes to times like these,
I am thankful I have my Heavenly Father who listens.
I know he does.
Many of the Haitian people are religious, and pray often.
I know not all are the same religion as I am.
But I know our Heavenly Father hears their prayers.
I know he hears mine, and I know he is sending relief and love in small tender ways.
There was a reason for this to happen in Haiti.
Maybe to teach someone something.
Maybe to teach me something.
We don't know why, all we know is that we can help in small ways.
We can send relief through our money, but we can also send it through our prayers.
Let's pray that they find organization, relief, food, water, and happiness soon.
My heart goes out to you Haiti...

To donate to the LDS Humanitarian Services Click HERE.

To donate to the Red Cross Click HERE.
Or text "Haiti to 90999 and $10 will be donated and the charge will go on your cell phone bill.

I found this website and HAD to post about it!
Ana at Knock Off Wood
makes awesome plans for DIY furniture,
and she is amazing!
There is some amazing stuff on her site.
Not only are you saving money building your own furniture,
but it is custom and you feel totally accomplished!
I became so inspired I convinced the hubby to help me build this:
No lie...we are starting this weekend!
It is going to go downstairs and I am SO excited!
Be sure to go check out all of Ana's other plans and construction helpers!

Washer Knecklace

I found this tutorial on Blue Cricket Design.
Aren't they just awesome?
Here's my final result, and I LOVE it:
It is kind of weird if you think too much about it,
but once I made mine I thought it turned out beautiful!
Click HERE to go to the tutorial!

I made this for dinner tonight....oh. my. gosh. It was SO good!
Definitely add this to your recipe box!!

Pesto Chicken Manicotti
1 jar (16 oz.) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups wated
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 chicken breasts, sliced in strips
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
12 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
2 cups. shredded mozzarells cheese
1 large tomato, diced
1/3 cup basil pesto

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, water and garlic powder. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread about one-third (1 cup) of the pasta sauce mixture.

In medium bowl, sprinkle chicken tenders with Italian seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce mixture evenly over shells, covering completely.

Cover with foil. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato. Serve with pesto.

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Happy Friday!