Taco Blend with Rice

Ingredients:
1 lb of ground beef or turkey
1 packet of taco seasonings
1 can of diced tomatoes with juice
1 1/2 cups of frozen corn
2 cup of uncooked white rice
2 cans of black beans, drained
2 1/2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Brown the ground beef or turkey in one pan, in another pot bring to a boil 2 1/2 cups of water; once
    boiling pour in 2 cups of uncooked rice, then turn heat down to simmer, cover 20 minutes (stir
    occasionally)
2. Open and pour in the taco seasonings and can of diced tomatoes, mix well with the ground beef or turkey
3. Mix in black bean into the ground beef/tomato mix, blend well
4. Mix in corn in the mixture, blend well
5. Let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes
6. Once the rice is cooked, let stand for 2 minutes and fluff with fork

Serves about 8 people****
****less if it is all adults****

Running/cycling shirts

I have been for just over a year and in that time I have tried out quite a few shirts none of which were exactly what I was looking for a running/cycling shirt.  I wanted a shirt that would have enough pockets that I could carry 2 - 10.5 oz, my phone or MP3 player (I dislike armband and holding it in my hand just isn't comfortable), GU, and hidden pocket for license/debit card/credit card.  I also wanted a shirt that wicked the moisture, a zipper in front so if I get too warm/hot during the run that I undo it get airflow.  Also need to have reflective ribbon/straps so, if I run at night then I'm safe. In the midst of researching different types of running/cycling the average retail price was about $40 - $50, which is to me is just insane.  What I love about these shirts is that if I ever choose to get into Triathlons, I could easier wear this for all 3 events because it is an activewear fabric that wears like a swimsuit when wet but, wick moisture away while running and cycling. These are shirts that I finally came up with:

 

This is what it looks like on:
From the back there is 4 pockets, 3 pockets with elastic opening (middle has a snap for closure), 1 zipper pocket.  Reflective ribbon/strips on the zipper pocket and another one at the top.

From the front, there is 8" invisible zipper with a v-neck opening and reflective ribbon/strips at the bottom of the zipper. 

Pumpkin Spice Dip

Ingredients:
  1 can     -  pure pumpkin
  2 pkgs   - small instant vanilla
  2 TBSP -cream cheese frosting (for flavor - not required)
  3 tsp     - pumpkin spice (add more for more flavor)
12 oz      - cool whip

Mix well, serve.