Easy-Peasy Taco Soup

I decided to make some taco soup, because it's semi-cold outside. This recipe is courtesy of a lady that works in my office, Melanie.

Ingredients:

• one pound of ground beef (or turkey if you want to be healthy)
• a pack of taco seasoning
• a pack of ranch powder
• a can of diced tomatoes (I used rotel tomatoes)
• a can of white corn
• a can of chickpeas
• a can of black beans
• Swanson chicken stock
• water

Directions:

1. Brown and drain the ground beef. Then put it in the large pot you will make the soup in. Add 3/4 cup of water to the beef, as well as the taco season and ranch powder.
2. Let meat and seasoning cook for a minute or so, and then add tomatoes, white corn, chickpeas, black beans, chicken stock, and two cups of water.
3. Let the mixture cook for 35-40 minutes.
4. Serve with bread or chips or crackers.
5. Enjoy!

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Geaux Tigers Wreath (Beat Bama)

My boss told me about this wreath on Pinterest.  It's just tulle and ribbon on a foam base.

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Definitely making some progress on my Black Swan Halloween Costume.  I've got all the pieces of the tutu ready to be sewn to the basque, but my sewing machine decided to quit working.  Can't wait to get to the fun part--decorating!

Will post pics soon!