Mara's Chili

 Here is a perfect chili recipe for a cold day. It's also perfect for around the campfire. If you want to add a fun twist you can eat like Becky's family and put the chili over a cinnamon roll icing and all!!!! It gives it a sweet and savory twist on a classic dish. 

1lb  ground beef or chopped up steak 

3 bell peppers (I do one red, one yellow and one orange)

2 can of red beans (drain excess liquid)

2 cans black beans (drain excess liquid)

2 cans of diced tomatoes (drain all liquid)

2 smalls cans or 1 large can of baked beans (do NOT drain liquid)

1 packet of chili seasoning

Sour cream

Avacado

Shredded cheese of your choice 

First step is too start getting the ground beef, if using stew chunks double the amount and throw them into the crock pot raw. While the ground beef is cooking wash and cut the peppers. Once the beef is done drain the fat and put it in the crock pot. Put the peppers, tomatoes and beans in the crock pot. Stir  everything together all then add the chili season packet. Cook on low 6-8 hours. If able to stir every now and then. Once finished serve with your favorite cheese, sour cream and avacado.

Enjoy!!! 

Target Run

 Hello,

Mara here!! I hope that you had fun shopping with me at Target yesterday. I found lots of goodies but when I got home and tried to add all the links to the corresponding items I was having issues doing this. Granted I am not the greatest when it comes to things with technology So I decided to just put it in a blog where it will live forever!! Some of these items I already have and some of the items I will be purchasing as soon as the camper comes back (more on that in a later post).

Here are the link. (We do not get any commission from anything purchased at this time)

Clear Storage Bins-https://www.target.com/p/12-34-x-12-34-x-8-34-all-purpose-storage-bin-brightroom-8482/-/A-83279887#lnk=sametab

Rubbermaid Dresser-https://www.target.com/p/bamboo-5-compartment-flatware-drawer-organizer-brown-brightroom-8482/-/A-85321767#lnk=sametab

Silicone Oven Mit-https://www.target.com/p/kitchenaid-2pk-silicone-ribbed-oven-mitts/-/A-82110210?preselect=81906181#lnk=sametabT 

OXO 17 piece kitchen Utensil set-https://www.target.com/p/oxo-17pc-culinary-and-utensil-set/-/A-13282566#lnk=sametab

Threshold Microplush fleece blanket-https://www.target.com/p/microplush-fleece-bed-blanket-by-bare-home/-/A-80860895?preselect=80860917#lnk=sametab

Room essentials bath towel (this link also gives the option of hand towels, washcloths and other sizes as well) https://www.target.com/p/everyday-bath-towel-room-essentials/-/A-81953828?preselect=81781665#lnk=sametab

Jersey Knit bedding-https://www.target.com/p/everyday-bath-towel-room-essentials/-/A-81953828?preselect=81781665#lnk=sametab

For the comforter we use our pendelton from Costco and some random throw blankets incase we need something heavier

Room Essentials wide 3 drawer tower-https://www.target.com/p/3-drawer-wide-tower-dark-gray-brightroom-8482/-/A-83359715#lnk=sametab

Crock pot-https://www.target.com/p/3-drawer-wide-tower-dark-gray-brightroom-8482/-/A-83359715#lnk=sametab

Bamboo Drawer organizer-https://www.target.com/p/bamboo-5-compartment-flatware-drawer-organizer-brown-brightroom-8482/-/A-85321767#lnk=sametab

The ziploc organizers that I have in my kitchen at home are from Costco- Item # is 1669036 Seville Classics Bamboo Food Bag Storage Organizer

Rubbermaid bins-https://www.target.com/p/sterilite-66qt-clearview-latch-box-clear-with-purple-latches/-/A-13794509#lnk=sametab

Bug Spray-https://www.target.com/p/babyganics-insect-repellent-continuous-spray-5-oz/-/A-76385707#lnk=sametab

Bubbles- these are a huge hit with my kids and Ranger as well-https://www.target.com/p/cat-bubble-blower-yellow-sun-squad-8482/-/A-86342753#lnk=sametab

I will be updating this list soon and will be giving a tour of my camper and telling you what I love and what I wish was different as soon as I get home! 

Have a great day and happy travels!