Caesar Pasta Mason Jar Salad

This mason jar salad will be perfect for our upcoming camping trip. By assembling a couple of these veggie-packed salads ahead of time, I can be sure that our menu won't consist of simply hotdogs and smores.

Ingredients

1 cup dry penne, prepared according to package directions
3 tablespoons Wildtree Classic Caesar Dressing Mix, prepared according to package directions
½ cup broccoli, cooked
½ cup peas
½ cup romaine, chopped

Method of Preparation

Once pasta is cooked, rinse and drain under cold water. Return the drained pasta to the pan and toss with the prepared Caesar Dressing Mix. Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar. Layer with broccoli, peas, and romaine. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

September is Going to be "Mom Month"

As the summer is winding down, I look back on the fun time spent with the kids. I loved the lighter schedule and laid back days. However, I also realized that the focus on "being there for the kids" put me and my health on the back-burner. So, I've declared in my house that September is "Mom Month".

My focus for the month will be on ME. I'm already blocking out workout time on my September calendar. In addition, here are a few of my goals for the month:

1. Lose 10 pounds.
2. Participate in a diet bet on dietbet.com to stay motivated.
3. Go in for my physical.
4. Get an eye exam.
5. Get a massage.
6. Get a pedicure.
7. Start getting up at an earlier hour.
8. Begin the practice of meditation.

Since I'm a planner, I'll use these last weeks with the kids home to make the appointments, get my schedule organized, and set up a place comfortable place in my home to meditate.

I look forward to reporting back on my results and future goals.