Book Review

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to all you women as well to see what your opinion is as well.
Vickie Milazzo is an author that wrote the book, Inside Every Woman. It has been a Wall Strett Journal bestseller and currently for those of you interested in learning more about this awesome book, you can log onto, InsideEveryWoman.com and free of charge, download a chapter of this book. Read it and see what you think as well. Then feel free to log onto Amazon to purchase the book there as well. I am sure that you will want to. As I was reading through the chapter of the book, InsideEveryWoman I too an a registered nurse. I do not currently work outside the home as our handicapped son requires a lot of my attention, I feel that is what I am here to do. To work with him and help him to be the best he can. He requires much care and my nursing background really helps me there. I do have a passion in helping him as the book describes and discusses one's passions. I feel good about myself when I see how excited he gets over what some may consider trivial, to him it is the world.
I urge you to check out thie free chapter of the book as I am sure you will be purchasing it to read the rest. It is truely great and uplifting reading.


This is a sponsored post.

Baked French Toast

Hey all. Doesn't this recipe sound yummy. I saw give it a try for an awesome Sunday brunch.


1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.

Woman's Shoes

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon looking at shoes for women and I came across a great site that I just had to pass on to you all as well.
Up & Under Shoes is a site that sells shoes for those of us that have a very difficult time finding our size, myself included. This site specializes in shoes sizes over a size 10 and size 6 and under as well. These sizes can be so difficult to find something pretty and dressy for a special event or just a night out to dinner. This site will provide it's customers the ease of online shopping for the very difficult shoe size. Whether you are looking for a pair of pumps or perhaps a dressy pair of boot, this site has it all. If you fit the mold of the difficult shoe size, then look no further, this site is for you. They will be able to fit you in whatever shoe you desire. Check them out.
This is a sponsored post.

First day

So yesterday was the first day of school. It was so quiet all day. Though I did enjoy the quietness, I still get lonesome for them. They are growing up so fast. We they got home, my son is a junior this year and all classes went well. He roles with the punches so to say, and rarely complains. A great student though. My daughter in college is just shining too. I am so proud of her as well. Hope all your kids have a great school year as well.

Webbyplanet

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
voucher is an online site dedicated to helping all of us shoppers save money, something we all want to do. Through the use of product reviews and rebates and sale items, the best deals are located by their staff for us the consumers. If a great deal is available out there, this site is sure to locate it for you. They promote upwards of two thousand retailers. If you want to save money through coupons, sales or perhaps rebates, this is the site for you. Check it out and start saving money.
This is a sponsored post.

School tomorrow

Hey all. Well tomorrow is the fisrt day of school for my kids. They are in high school and one is in special ed. I wonder where the summer has gone. It was great though. My daughter in college is doing great as well. So far so good for her. My son is going for his driving test this week as well. I am sure he is ready, but he will feel much better when it is over. Please wish him luck and I will let you know how he makes out.

Artificial rocks

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that I know many of you would like to check out so I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
Artificial Rocks Factory is a site that sells fake rocks for landscaping one's yard. Imagine being able to use these artificial rocks to decorate your yard with and being able to choose the shape and size of the fake rocks and boulders. We recently installed a swimming pool in our yard and we have not finished landscaping it. These artificial rocks are perfect for our yard. Fake rocks are a fraction of the weight of actual boulders. These artificial rocks only weigh about fifty to sixth pounds. Unlike some fake rock that look fake, these are cast from actual boulders and are manufactured of construction-grade cast stone--not fiberglass or polyurethane. They come in three different colors and can be Fex Ex to your door within about two weeks from ordering the artificial rocks. If this is an item of interest to you, be sure to check out the site. You have the ability to click on one of these fake rocks and it will turn 360 degrees allowing you to view the artificial rock from all sides. I can not wait to show my husband this site as we wanted to landscape with rocks, but did not want to have to deal with the weight issue. With these fake rocks that issue has been taken care of. Customers spread their satisfaction through word of mouth according to the site. And I am not surprised as they are truely beautiful artificial rocks. They just look so very real. You have to see for yourself.
This is a sponsored post.

FridayRecipe

Here is a great recipe to try when the fall weather starts, which is just around the corner. I love the taste and you can change it to fit your family's likes as well.
Cheeseburger Meatloaf


1 pound ground chuck
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar, grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 (3-ounce) can French fried onions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck and next 8 ingredients, mixing well.

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into meat mixture, reserving remaining ketchup mixture.

Press meat mixture into a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan, or shape into a loaf and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Top with French fried onions; bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.

RegOnline

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and i came across a great site that I just had to pass on to you all.
corporate event planning software is the perfect site for any of you planning a special event in the near future to check out. Imagine that you are planning a 5K race , well with the assistance of this site, you can plan a great website for people to visit and learn about your event and register for. With the help of this site you can create an awesome online registration site. The pricing is very competitive as well. Also through the use of this site, the registrants can pay online as they access through paypal or credit card. Seeing it set up in this format will be so much easire for the registrant. We are all on the computer and getting all the registration done in a few easy clicks is just awesome to me. You can personalize your site as well. How easy for your registrants to just click a few buttons and the registration is complete. What a well done site. Be sure to check out this site if you are planning an event requiring any registration. The online registration is just so quick and easy.
This is a sponsored post.

Closing the pool

Hey all. I know that some people think I am crazy, but we close the pool about now for the rest of the season. in our family, once school begins, the kids do not swim anymore and the pool just sits and wastes money with chlorine and electricity and all. So I think we are closing it on monday. We are all available and someone can watch my son that is handicapped. I have to goand buy some shock and other supplies and then we will be all ready. It is all clean for now, but no one seems interested in swimming.

Curtains

Hey all. i was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site for my daughter who recently purchased her first home, check it out as many of you will find it useful as well.
curtain tracks is a site that sells curtains based in the UK. What makes this site stand out is that they also sell designer fabrics on the curtains as well as that fact that they are discounted, better for us the consumers. This site has some beautiful products available. curtains is a site I am planning to let my daughter know about as she is in need of new curtains for her living and dining room and the designer prints available are great. Anyone looking to update their home as well, be sure to check out this site.
This is a sponsored post.

Dinner out

Hey all. Well the family decided to go out for dinner this evening, so I got a break. We went to a local steak house. It was delicious and I am not usually a steak eater. We all left there feeling like pigs. Oh well, I think it was worth it. Why do so many of us feel we need to eat so much though. I usually do not but did this time.

Memory Walk

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I know affects so many of us out there, so I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
Team Captainis the site that discusses the nationwide memory walk for Alzheimer's Disease.
What I am talking about is Alzheimer's Disease and the Memory Walks that are going on nationwide. There is one scheduled in my area that my family and I plan to partake in in October, the 13th to be exact. A great uncle of mine passed away two years ago from Alzheimers and I know the toll it takes on the family, especially those very close to the loved one. It is heartbreaking to see their memory slowly disappear and become someone you do not know anymore. It is especially difficult when they no longer recgonize you. Alzheimer'sAssociation is the site to check out to learn more about this disease. I know as I said how difficult it is on the family. Those of you interested in signing up for the memory walk in your area, please be sure to sign up early. It will be a beautiful time of year to get out and walk for a great cause and raise some money and increase awareness about the disease. Please sign up, you may even be interested in becoming a team captain as well. So much good can be accomplished if we all just get out and walk for a great cause. Even if you do not know anyone suffering from this terrible disease, I urge you to get out and walk in the Memory Walk. So many people need your support and help. Do it for them. What a great cause. Hope to see you at your local Memory Walk. Check out the site and locate the Memory Walk nearest to your area.

Chicken

Hey all. If you are like me you are always looking for another chicken recipe. Here is one for oven fried chicken which will be great in the cooler months ahead. Enjoy

2 chickens (3 pounds each), cut in 8 serving pieces
1 quart buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil or vegetable shortening

Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Take the chicken out of the buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly with the flour mixture. Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed stockpot to a depth of 1-inch and heat to 360 degrees F on a thermometer.

Working in batches, carefully place several pieces of chicken in the oil and fry for about 3 minutes on each side until the coating is a light golden brown (it will continue to brown in the oven). Don't crowd the pieces. Remove the chicken from the oil and place each piece on a metal baking rack set on a sheet pan. Allow the oil to return to 360 degrees F before frying the next batch. When all the chicken is fried, bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve hot

Mint

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a very helpful site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
credit card offer is a site offering a great credit card. This scredit card is offering a low introductory rate and very competitve rates after the first months. I suggest that you check out this site if you are frustrated with your current credit card or are just looking for a new credit card. This is the one for you. Check it out as you will not be disappointed. The benefits are great.
This is a sponsored post.

Good morning

Hey all and good morning. I think I am going to cut the grass today. We have had so much rain lately. The grass has gotten so high that it is like a jungle. We do not have that much land, but it feels like a lot when you have to cut the grass. Oh well, I will take this over snow any day.

Sensitive Skin

Hey all.I was n the interenet this evening when I came across a grrat site for all of you out there that suffer with sensitive skin.
Face Wash is a site that sells the perfect face wash for all you people with dry and sensitive skin. Face Wash">is a foam type of face wash that applies gently to your skin, preventing dryness. sensitive skin"> is a type of skin many of us deal with. This product is perfect for sensitive skin. One can purchase a full line including make up removal as well. For any of you that deal with problem skin, I urge you to check out this site, dry skin"> can be a difficult problem to deal with, but with this product your skin will be awesome.
This is a sponsored post.

Daughter

Hey all. My daughter is doing so well in college. Classes begin tomorrow for her. She has been calling regularly to fill me in on all that she is doing. They seem to be doing a lot of fun things for the freshman. She is so excited to start classes tomorrow. I can not wait to hear how she does. More to follow.

Millionaire reality show

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a fun site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
The Next Internet Millionaire is a site to check out as it deals with the world's first competitive Internet reality show. It is called the Next Internet Millionaire. Here is how it operates. Twelve people that are chosen will compete for a cash prize of $25,000 and also they will receive a joint venture with one of the world's top internet businessmen, Joel Comm. You will be given the amazing opportunity to work side by side with him. This is on the order of the show Apprentice, if you liked that, you will love this. Check out this site to learn more as it sounds awesome.
This is a sponsored post.

Another great recipe

Hey all. Here is another great recipe.

A great chicken tenders recipe for the kids.

tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving bowl.

Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside for dippin

Compareop.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very helpful site that I wanted to pass on to you all as I feel that it may be helpful to many of you out there.
Weight Loss Method is a very helpful site that compares the various online pharmacies that are available to the consumers. How many of you use these online pharmacies for your monthly medications? I know the nuber is high, especially among the elderly. Well this site pays particular attention to the popular weight loss medication Phentermine. They check such aspects as where the pharmacy will ship to and another popular feature is customer feedback. I feel this is particularly useful as we all want to know what past customers rate an online experience, good or bad. This site will also target pharmacies that have a negative approval and alset people to stay clear of these. What a useful piece of information. If any of you are looking for an online pharmacy to purchase your monthly medications through, then I urge you to check out this site as you will be so pleased that you did.
This is a sponsored post.

Good Morning Recipe

Hey all. Here is a nice breakfast recipe. French Toast. Try it and let me know what you think.

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.

ReproductiveAccessSolutions.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and came across a site that will interest any of you out there that are pregnant and concerned about health insurance.
Pregnant No Insurance is a site that assist pregnant woman in receiving the best and most comprehensive health care available. Many places of employment to not provide a broad based maternity health care to their female employees. And these woman also do not qualify for maternity health insurance. According to the site these woman become labeled, Moms In The Middle. Well this site targets these woman to provide them with the tools they need to receive the most comprehensive health care. If you are one of these woman that fall into this category, then I suggest you check out this site. It will assist you greatly.
This is a sponsored post.

Monday

Good Monday morning. Hey all. Well my daughter called early this morning. She was giving me a run through on all that she has been up to. They are spending the first five days of orientation just having fun and getting to know each other. Classes begin later this week. She is so excited to get going and just to be out of high school. She calls alot which puts my mind at ease.

Toast the Trends

Hey all. Iwas on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that I want you all to check out. It is a new site by a fellow postie who is looking to gain exposure.
ToastTheTrends.com is a blog site that shares with and discuuses all the newset trends in the areas of fashin and electronis to name just a few. It is a newer blog, but the content is great. I check it out to see what is new on home decor. This site has it all. Tell your friends about the site also. And please be sure to leave comments for the postie. He is looking for your feedback. The site is awesome guys. Please be sure to check it out. It is a nicely done site and Good Luck with it
This is a sponsored post.

College

Hey all. Well we moved my daughter to college. Just got hoe. I am so proud of her. We were more upset than her. She is just so excited andd I know she will thrive. I just can not believe that my little girl is in college all ready. I am just happy she is all settled in. More about her later.

Lap Band

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I had to pass on to my husband as he overweight, so I wanted to pass it on to any of you as well.
lapband is a group location throughout the United States that specializes in the surgical procedure of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, or simply Lap Band. This procedure is used to treat the obese person finally lose the weight they struggle with. The surgery is performed laparoscopically, meaning no large incision and faster healing time. This band around your stomach thereby creates a smaller stomach and you feel full much sooner and there fore eat much less. For those of you overweight, I urge you to checck out this site. It could make all the difference for you.
This is a sponsored post.

College

Hey all. So tomorrow is the big day. We are taking our daughter to college. We are planning to leave at the crack of dawn and head on out. She wants to be there foreight AM. They have great activities planned for freshman for the next 5 days prior to classes beginning. She is so excited and I am so happy for her. More to follow.

British Gas

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I found to be interesting so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
green energy is a site that discusses that British gas has recently launched new energy traiffs. The tariff is called Zero Carbon and it will be the greenest tariff available on the domestic market according to the site. I have enclosed the press release and I encourage you to read it as it is very interesting and informative. Please let me know what your opinion is as well. green energy is a topic that I found to be of great interest especially in this day in age of wastefulness that so many of us deal with. Please be sure to view the press release.

This is a sponsored post.

Press Release:

BRITISH GAS LAUNCHES GREENEST ENERGY TARIFF

9 August 2007: British Gas has announced it is launching two new green energy tariffs, Zero Carbon, which will be the greenest tariff available on the domestic market and Future Energy. British Gas has launched the tariffs, in response to the increasing demand for green energy products.

Householders signing up to the Zero Carbon tariff will:
• reduce their household energy carbon emissions to zero through Kyoto compliant offset schemes which will meet the new Defra requirements
• help fund a direct increase in investment in renewable energy generated in the UK
• contribute to the new British Gas green fund which will:
o invest in developing new renewable technologies such as wave power
o oversee a programme to help schools in the UK reduce their CO2 emissions

Gearóid Lane, Managing Director British Gas New Energy said,”Our new tariff responds to consumer demand for truly green energy solutions. It is essential that customers have confidence in green energy tariffs and that their credibility is not damaged by tariffs that claim to be green but in reality do not deliver any incremental environmental benefits. Green tariffs are moving from niche to mainstream products and we’re leading the industry by offering a tariff that will do more for the environment than any other product currently available.”

Under the government’s Renewables Obligation (RO), electricitysuppliers in the UK are already required to produce an increasing percentage of their electricity through methods such as wind farms which, unlike traditional power plants, produce zero carbon emissions. For 2007/2008 this figure is set at 7.9%.

In a recent report, the National Consumer Council (NCC) raised concerns that some energy suppliers are packaging electricity which is produced under the RO scheme as “green”, yet it delivers no additional environmental benefits. The NCC called on energy suppliers to take steps beyond their legal requirements and offer green energy tariffs that provide genuine additional environmental benefits, in particular CO2 emissions reduction.

British Gas worked with Global Action Plan and The Climate Group’s “We’re in this Together” campaign to develop Zero Carbon which goes further than any other green tariff in meeting these requirements offering consumers the only zero carbon option on the market.

The tariff carries a premium of £84 per year, reflecting the higher cost of producing energy through lower carbon emission schemes.

Virginia Graham, Chair of Global Action Plan, said, “The British Gas Zero Carbon tariff delivers on all three of the essential requirements of a green tariff which are: additionality, transparency and verifiability. As such it is a very welcome new offering in the market. Consumers signing up to the tariff can be confident that they are getting 12 per cent more renewable energy than they would otherwise have got. The carbon emissions from their electricity and gas will also be offset with emissions reductions from projects accredited by the United Nations.”

Zero Carbon is one of the first initiatives launched through the ‘We’re in this Together’ campaign, which was launched in April 07 as an alliance of some of the UK’s biggest brands who are all working to help their customers reduce their impact on the climate.

Dr Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group and founder of ‘We’re in this Together’ said, “We’re committed to offering people ways to make a real impact on climate change through Together.com. We’ve worked with British Gas to ensure that Zero Carbon is a genuine step forward in delivering more environmental benefits than any other tariff currently available.”

British Gas’s second green energy tariff, Future Energy, offers an alternative green electricity tariff at a premium of just £20 per year. Customers signing up to this tariff will contribute to a green fund which will provide solar panels and other renewable energy technologies to UK schools. Money from the fund will also be invested in development of future renewable technologies and sources.

To sign up customers can call British Gas on 0845 604 0055 or visit www.britishgas.co.uk

School

Hey all. I think we finished the school shopping yesterday. What a relief. My daughter needed the most as she is leaving for college this year. Believe it or not, she leaves in just two days. I simply can not believe it. I am so excited for her. She worked so hard in high school and all her hard work paid off. We will be taking her down on friday morning so we have a couple of very busy days ahead.

Florida Gators

Hey all. I was onthe internet this morning and I came across a site that made me realize that football season is just around the corner, so I wanted to pass this site for all you gators fans to check out.
florida gators is one of the newer and fastest growing gator fan sites on the internet. For all you Gator fans, this is the site to add to your favorites. It is packed with all the great information you need. If you choose to get on discussion forums or one of their many fan zone sections with various wallpapers and myspace layouts. This site also has available mp3 downloads and an awesome photo gallery. gatorfootball is the site to check out for everything Gator. The football season is just around the corner so be sure to check out this site.
This is a sponsored post.

Dinner recipe for today

Hey all. We are planning on going out for dinner this evening as it is warm out, but here is a great recipe to check out and try. Let me know what you think.

Chicken and Rice casserole

2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 cups diced, cooked chicken
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Pinch salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Dinner recipe for today

Hey all. We are planning on going out for dinner this evening as it is warm out, but here is a great recipe to check out and try. Let me know what you think.

Chicken and Rice casserole

2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 cups diced, cooked chicken
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Pinch salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Compareop.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I know will be of interest to many of you out there, so I wanted to pass it on for you to check out.
A blacklist of online pharmacies is a site that assists those that purchase their meds via the online pharmacies. This has become a very popular way to purchase your medications in this day in age. Almost everyone has a computer and especially for the elderly, those that are many times on alot of meds, the computer is an easy way to order and buy you meds each month. What this site is great for is that they compare the various online pharmacies that are on the internet. In particular, according to the site, it has put together comparison charts for United States online pharmacies that are dispensing the United State’s most popular weight loss medication, which is Phentermine. You can aceess their site and through the use of charts, they have compiled a listing of the online pharmacies and rank them according to such items are where they ship to, their acceptance rate, and also one that I find to be of most importance, their customer feedback. I know that when I am looking to purchase an item from an online site, I always look at their particular customer feedback. It is always nice to see what other people think of the site, since they have already shopped through them. For any of you out there, regardless of your age, if you are thinking about purchasing your meds through an online pharmacy, then I urge you to check ou thtis site as it will be extremely useful to you. They will help you locate the best online pharmacy.
This is a sponsored post.

Haircut

Hey all. I have to take my son for a haircut soon. He is the one with special needs, so it can be a challenge at times. I take him to my cousin who is great with him. He gets nervous at times and she puts him at ease, so the process moves along more smoothly. He always looks so cute after his hair cut as well. Oh well. It is getting late. I best go. Later all.

Digital Scales

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a greeat site that I thought I should pass on to you all as well.
cheap digital pocket scales is a site that sells discount digital scales. Are any of you out there looking to purchase a new bathroom scale? I know mine recently broke and I am in the market for a new onw. We look no further as this site not only has a great selection of bathroom scales, but they are discount prices as well. This site also sells the Brand of scale we are all familiar with, the MyWeigh digital scales, which are both reasonably prices and a very relable scale. This brand also has a lifetime warranty on the scale. Some examples of the main products that this site sells are bathroom scales, pocket scales, something my husband really needs, and shipping scales. These are great when measuring packages to be sent USPS or UPS. If you are in the market for a new scale of any type, I strongly suggest that you check them out. You are sure to find what you are looking for and at a great price as well.
This is a sponsored post.

French Toast

Hey all. Here is a great idea for a nice bruch get together. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. It is another Paula Deen recipe, so lots of the good stuff.

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole

encomia.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I found to be interesting and I wanted to pass it on to you as well.
electronic mortgage is a site that hads revolutionized the morgage industry. According to the site, loan documents are converted to an electronic format known as a SMARTDoc. This site will do away with the use of paper as everything is done through electronic use. Through this site entire processes can be paper eliminated. For those of you that this application may be significant or useful, then I suggest that you check it out.
This is a sponsored post.

More fried ice cream

Hey all. I gave you a recipe in a few posts ago for fried ice cream that is not FRIED. Well here is another version that is a bit more difficult but it is worth the extra effort. Try and let me know what you think.

1 quart vanilla ice cream
1 cup crushed frosted cornflakes
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, or 1 cup chopped walnuts, or 1 cup cookie crumbs
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying
Hot chocolate sauce, optional
Whipped cream, optional

With an ice cream scoop, form 4 large balls of ice cream. Place on a waxed paper lined sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
In a bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs with either the coconut, walnuts or cookie crumbs (or any combination). Spread the mixture in a shallow dish.
Dip the ice cream balls in the crumb mixture and freeze for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Dip the coated ice cream balls into the eggs, then roll in the crumb mixture, coating completely. Freeze for 1 hour. (If necessary, or for a thicker crust, roll again in eggs and crumbs until the balls are completely coated.)
Heat the oil in a large pot or fryer to 400 degrees F. One at a time, lower the balls into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the oil and place in a dessert bowl. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and whipped cream, as desired. Repeat with the remaining ice cream.

Plus Sizes

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a gtreat site for clothing and I thought that I should pass it on to you all.
Plus Size Clothing is the perfect site to check out for plus size clothing purchased on the internet. This site offers customers discounts and coupons ofr some of the most beautiful plus size clothing sold on the internet. If you are a plus size woman or are shopping for one, then check out this site as you are sure to find what you are looking for.
This is a sponsored post.

Fried Ice Cream

How is this for an awesome recipe. My family just loves it. I hope that you will too.


1 pint coffee or vanilla ice cream, softened in microwave on defrost 30 seconds
2 cups flaky corn cereal (recommended: Corn Flakes)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Honey, for drizzling

Scoop out ice cream into small bowls. Crush corn cereal in your hands (or in a re-sealable plastic bag) and top the ice cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey

Innovative Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that helps so many childen that are struggling with their schooling and I wanted to pass on this site to you all as well.
Innovative Tutor is a site that greatly helps children ages four through fourteen. I was in this same situation not all that long ago. My son was struggling in both math and reading. Well with the assistance of this program along with hard work on his part, he went from almost failing in school to becoming a solid B student. Along with the grade increase, so dod his self esteem. I am so proud of him. If you have a child in this same situation, I suggest that you check out this site. You will be so pleased that you did.
This is a sponsored post.

Rain here

Hey all. It is early in the morning and another rainy day here. My garden loves it. We are getting tomatoes and cucumbers like crazy. I think that we eat these two vegetables every evening with our dinner. Hey, anyone out there have any good recipes for tomatoes? I will post some of my favorites, but if you have any let me know and I will add them to my blog. Get creative.

Train Horns

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I found to be interesting, so I wanted to pass it on to you as well.
train horn is a site that sells train horns. If this is something that interests you, then this is the site to check out. They have a great selection available. I especially liked the dual pump train horn kit that on the site retails for $374.99 The horns available are all high quality and look awesome. What do you think of people that cut in front of you with one of these train horns? They drive me crazy when I myself, am stressed, but otherwise I think the horns are great. I want one for myself. You all have to check out this site, because remember, they are in danger. Help them. This is the site to locate the perfect train horn for you.
This is a sponsored post.

Shopping

Hey all. I recently got home from taking my mother grocery shopping. I think that it is the highlight of her week. I usually take other places as well, like the bank, the drug store, whereever she wants. Since she is up there in age she no longer drives. I seem to be the assigned child to do the weekly grocery trip. it is nice to know though that she enjoys it so much.

Math Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that reminds me of my son and all that they did for him so I wanted to pass it on to you as well.
Math Tutors is a site that helps children ages four through fourteen that are struggling in the area of math in school. This situation was once my son. He was almost failing math and I was not sure just what to do for him. Well we got him involved in this program and his grades went up to a solid B in a short amount of time. Through this programand hard work on my son's part he is now doing so much better in school. I urge you to check out this site if you have a child struggling in school. They really can help.
This is a sponsored post.

Pizza

Hey all. We had pizza for dinner this evening, so no cooking for me. It was way too hot anyway. So here is a great recipe thatI found and I look forward to trying out when the weather gets cooler. Let me know what you think.
APPLE COBBLER

2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples
2 pounds Fuji apples
1 1/2 pounds Gala apples
3 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6-ounces) chilled unsalted butter, plus softened butter for baking dish
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (6-ounce) package sweetened, dried cranberries
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (6-ounce) package sliced almonds

Note: You will need approximately 8 to 10 apples total.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.

Peel and core the apples and cut them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch dice. Try to get the apples pieces as uniform as possible to ensure even baking in the cobbler. Combine the apples with 1 cup of the sugar in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator while preparing the cobbler topping. The sugar will draw out some of the moisture in the apples, so the filling will be nice and thick.

Combine the remaining sugar with the flour and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sugar and flour mixture to coat the apples. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces and work into the sugar/flour mixture using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers until it forms a coarse meal.

Drain the sugar syrup from the apples and set aside. Combine the apples with the reserved flour and sugar mixture. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and sweetened dried cranberries to the apples and stir well to evenly distribute all the flavors. Pour into the buttered baking dish.

Lightly beat the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and slowly drizzle it into the flour mixture. Don't worry if it seems a little dry at first. Continue to stir the mixture until the flour is completely absorbed into the egg. (You might want to get your hands into it and use your fingers to finish.) Take a small bit of the topping and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Gently flatten the ball into a disk and place it on top of the apple mixture in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining topping, slightly overlapping the disks.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and the topping is a light golden brown. Let the cobbler rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. While the cobbler is sitting, coat the almonds with the reserved sugar syrup. Drain off the excess syrup and place the almonds on a buttered parchment lined baking sheet. Roast until the almonds are golden brown, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Scatter them over the cobble

Wizetrade

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across agreat site for all of you interested inthe stock market, so I wanted to pass it on to you all to check out as well.
The Wizetrade Blog is a new stock market blog also dealing with securities. When you check out the blog, you will see that they have awesome videos and pictures that deal with their product along with the securities and stock market world. According to the site this trading software program and stock research tool is used to conduct both stock market analysis then also chart potential entry and exit signals on any stock symbol. For those of you that are interested in the stock market this is the blog site you will want to check out tolearn everything that you need to be kept up to date on.

This is a sponsored post.

Storms

WOW. Last night about 1 AM we had some wicked storms come through our area. They knocked the power out and lots of wind was associated with it. Lucky for us, we felt no real damage. I heard on the news this morning that areas just north of us had some wind damage though. Oh, our power was back on in about 3 hours, but a grocery store not more than one half mile from our house was still with out power at 9 AM. I think they were concerned about all their frozen foods as well. Hope that all is well witht hem as I love to shop there.

Reading Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that reminds me of all the good this site did for my son, so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Reading Tutors is a site that assiste children ages four through fourteen that are struggling in reading. This was my son about two years ago. He was failing reading in school and witht e assistance of this program and hard work on his part, he is now a solid B student. More than that though, his self confidence has sky rocketed. This program gave him the confidence that he so needed and now that he has gained that, he is actually assisting fellow class mates that are having a tough time in reading.
This is a sponsored post.

Dinner

Hey all. The whole family is getting together for dinner this evening. It is my daughter's second anniversary and she and her husband are in for the day so we decided to have a get together. We are having a good old fashioned cook out as it is so hot here. My son is making the hot dogs and burgers and i am supplying all the salads and fruits. I try to keep it as healthy as possible. I must say that I can not believe it was two years ago that thye were married. How time flies.

Halloween The Movie

Hey Guys. I was online today checking out movie trailers and I decided to show you one of my most “can’t wait to see this movie” trailer. The original Halloween the movie was definitely one of my favorite scary movies, if not my favorite scary movie of all time. I know that my daughter’s favorite scary movies are all of the Halloween movies. She loves to stay up all night ON Halloween and watch ALLL of the Halloween movies. She loves them so much and cannot wait until this new one comes out. She goes to see movies all the time and she said the preview for this one and fell in love with it. She already asked me tons of times to go to the movie with her when it comes out. Rob Zombie, the writer and director of the latest Halloween movie, I’m sure did an excellent job on this awesome new remake of a great movie. It will come out on August 31st, which cannot come soon enough. I hope that the Rob Zombie movie talks about the ways in which Michael Myers ended up like this. Maybe it will show his mental decline and entry into insanity. That would be a cool angle of Halloween the movie.




This is a sponsored post.

It is tuesday

Hey all. I just got home from my son's piano lesson. I let him drive. It makes me real nervous, but he does need the practice. He is doing well with it though. Hey, can you believe school will be beginning in a few weeks. Our kids go back the end of August. I do not know where this summer has gone. What do you think?

do it yourself home improvement

Hey Guys. I was online today and I was checking out this great website and I think that you will just love it! So I will tell you about this great new website that has Do It Yourself Home Improvement Ideas and I hope that you will all soon check it out! because I know you will just love it!!! The University of Construction has 7 courses that teach the user about do it yourself projects. My favorite is the idea of Water Gardens. I have my own garden, but it's not a water one, and I really think it would be great to have one. That is why I recently purchased it! Check this site out guys. You will love these projects.





This is a sponsored post.

Another great recipe

Here is a great recipe from Rachel Ray called Spaghetti with zucchini

2 small to medium zucchini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano

Pile up 2 or 3 layers of paper towels on a work surface. Working on the paper towels, shred zucchinis using a box grater holding the zucchini at an angle.

Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil. When garlic speaks by sizzling in oil, add shredded zucchini. Season zucchini with salt and pepper. Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes. Add hot, drained pasta to the pan. Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil. Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan. Adjust seasoning and serve

StarCraft & StarCraft 2

Hey Guys, I was online today checking out an awesome video game called starcraft. There are actually two of these games, and my son LOVES to play them. StarCraft: Brood War and the upcoming game StarCraft 2 are two great games to play and get your mind going, or so my son says. To become part of the fansite, visit Creep Colony. It's an awesome website. CHECK IT OUT!




This is a sponsored post.

Another Great Recipe

Nacho Bread Pizza It is one of Rachel Ray's recipes. I hope that you enjoy it.

1 loaf baguette or semolina bread, day old is fine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped or 1 pickled hot pepper of any kind, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1 cup prepared salsa, any variety
2 cups shredded Cheddar, smoked Cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper Jack
1 heart romaine or 1/2 iceberg head, shredded
1/2 cup green olives with or without pimiento, chopped
1/4 red onion or 2 to 3 scallions, chopped
2 plum or vine tomatoes, seeded and diced

Split bread lengthwise. Hollow the bread out and cut each half in half across, making 4 boats.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan, garlic and hot peppers. Drain beans. Add half of the beans then mash the remainder of the beans in the can using a fork. Add mashed beans to the pan and combine with whole beans. Season beans with hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. When the spicy beans are hot through, spread them evenly across all of the bread. Top with salsa and liberally sprinkle with cheese, covering bread to all edges. The boats will only be half-full. Melt cheese in the oven until it bubbles and begins to brown.

Spokeo

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an awesome site for any of you that enjoy being on the internet for the purpose of keeping in touch with all your friends or loved ones that are far away.
Spokeo is a newer site that is very easy to use. No registration is required to use it, something that many of us perfer not to do. This site will allow you to track your loved ones and friends and RSS feeds all in one place. A great idea when your children go away to college as well. Keep in touch with all of them as well as keeping up to date with all their music, blogs, photos, and more. Spokeo notifies you when people on your buddy list post any new info weahter it is a new blog entry or photo. This cuts down on your time being wasted, allowing to to check out only the new items that are writtien. What a great idea. check it out.
This is a sponsored post.