I love lists. I love making lists, reading lists, marking off things on lists. I make lists in my head all the time but they need to make it to paper or device quickly or I am sure to forget something. I guess that is why I like them. They give me a sense of security and peace.

I thought I would give you a list today! Just a fun list of twenty reasons to keep your house clean.

1, A clean house is peaceful

2. You can find things in a clean home.

3. Your home is a reflection of you.

4. You can truly relax in a clean house.

5. You can think more clearly in a clean environment. (Your brain has to process everything you see whether you realize it or not. Like a program running in the background on your computer. It still takes up memory.)

6. A clean house is healthier, fewer bacteria and germs.

7. A clean house attracts fewer insects and pests.

8. You will always be prepared for company, or close to it.

9. You don’t trip over things in the dark.

10. If the house caught fire, you could easily get out or First Responders could easily get to you.

11. If you get the stomach flu, at least the toilet is clean!

12. You make better diet and exercise choices in an uncluttered space.

13. People enjoy coming to your house.

14. You enjoy friends coming to your home.

15. You enjoy coming home to your house.

16. Your kids like bringing their friends over.

17. You can have “me time” guilt free.

18. You are more apt to remember things. Cluttered house=cluttered mind. (See #5)

19. You can be proud of your home.

20. You and your family deserve it!

I can’t resist sharing this little thing right here! Seriously….how cute is he?! He is our new little ball of fur and absolute adorable terror. It is a good thing God made them so cute! I mean, you can’t resist that adorable little face and his sweet little purr, until 3am and he is sticking his needle-sharp claws in your nose and wants to play!

His name is Finn and we are in love!

I hope you all have an amazing Memorial Day Weekend! Go out and make memories!

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Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

Serves:
4

Ingredients:

4	boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup	mayonnaise
1 cup	Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 cups	panko breadcrumbs
1 (20-ounce) jar	good marinara sauce
8 ounces	fresh mozzarella cheese
	fresh basil leaves torn
1/2 pound	angel hair pasta or penne

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix Italian bread crumbs with panko in a large dish.
Place a baking rack on a baking sheet and spray it with pan spray.
Slather each chicken breast with mayo and dredge in breadcrumbs and panko. Put breasts on the prepared baking rack.
Cook in the oven for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 155*. Take out and let rest.
Warm the marinara.
Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Top each chicken breast with fresh mozzarella. Turn oven to broil and return chicken to oven and watch carefully until cheese starts to melt.
To serve, place pasta on the plate pour sauce over. Place chicken breast on top and top with fresh basil.

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