Help in Decluttering

Helpful questions to ask yourself about items:

Have I used this item in the past year?
Has anyone else in my home used it in the past year?
Do I have a definite use for this in the foreseeable future?
If its broken, is it worth fixing?
Does this item serve a worthwhile purpose in my life?
Do I need to keep it for legal or tax purpose?
Is it more important to me to keep this item than to have the space it occupies?
Do I love it?
Does someone in my household love it?
Would it be difficult or expensive to get another one if I/we needed it?

When your house has less items cluttering up your home its easier to clean, organize and to find things when you want them. You might be surprised to find you own multiple of an item because you couldn't find it so you bought a new one.

White Bean Chicken Chili

1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 small Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 med. Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
2 cans White Beans, drained & rinsed
4 oz. can diced Green Chilies
1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
1 tsp Chili Powder
2 cups Chicken Broth
3 Chicken Breasts
2 tbsp Lime Juice
1 tbsp Cilantro, crushed
1 tbsp Salsa per serving

Season Chicken Breast with salt & pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool slightly then cube.

In a large pot heat the Olive Oil over med heat. Add the Onion, Garlic, & Red Pepper. Saute for 5 minutes. Stir the White Beans, Chilies, Cumin, Chili Powder & Chicken Broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat & simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the Chicken & simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in Cilantro wait 1 minute then stir in Lime Juice. Add 1 tbsp of Salsa on top of each serving of Chili for garnish.

*Navy Beans are the White Beans that work best.
*Tastes similiar to Don Pablos.
*Leftover roasted chicken can also be used. Roughly 1/2 to 1 pound of chicken needed.