Thursday

Hey all. Thursday is here all ready. The Office is on this evening. No new episodes though due to the strike. I enjoy the reruns as well though. That show is just a scream. I am telling you, if you have not seen it, check it out. You will be sure to become a fan of it. The characters all work so well together.

Coupon Chief

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning getting a start on my holiday shopping and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass onto you all as well.
Coupon Chief is the perfect site to checkout if you are interested in getting some great deals, and who isn't? I know my faily wish list has begun all ready. My daughter in college just loves clothes and what better place than Target . They have great deals on clothes for everyone along with an awesome pet department to find some great treats for our German Shepherd. We are also looking to get her a new dog bed as well. Next on the list are my son and husband. Since they are both computer geeks, I know the perfect store for them, Dell . My son is always looking to add or upgrade his current computer and my husband has been hinting for a new one. This site is a great site to check out for so many coupon deals. You are sure to find a store for your needs. The holiday season is upon us and it is time to get out there and start shopping and getting great deals as well.

Tree up

Hey all. Well the tree is up. I promised our daughter at college that we would not decorate it until she came home for break. Her final are over in two weeks so she will be home then. I can not wait. I told her we can get our shopping done then as well. I can not believe her first semester is almost over. My how the time flies. She is going into all her finals with all A's. I wish her the best of luck.

Joint Pain Relief Product

Hey all. I was on the internet looking up information for my mom who suffers from arthritis and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well, especially those of you that suffer joint aches and pains.
joint pain is a great site to check out for those of you that suffer from joint aches and pains. What makes this site a bit unique is that this product is a natural supplement. This product contains two important ingredients glucosamine and chondroitin. This medication assists in the easing of joint pain relating to arthritis or sports injury, but does so completely and naturally and without some of the harsh side effects of those stronger perscription medications. Synotrex is available without a perscription and for those of you that have been suffering with painful joints, I suggest you check out this site. This supplement can be ordered directly from the site. Check it out and feel better as well.
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More cookies

Hey all. Hey here are some more cookie recipes. If you have any to share, please let me know. I am always looking for new recipes. This is a great time of year to try them out. The trick it not to add to many pounds. Haha. This is a chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are easy, so try them.

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips, or chunks
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt

Evenly position 2 racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. (on convection setting if you have it.) Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone sheets. (If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.)

Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl, cover and microwave on medium power until melted. (Alternatively melt in a small saucepan.) Cool slightly. Whisk the sugars, eggs, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.

Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; take care not to over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.

Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared pans. Wet hands slightly and roll the dough into ball

Holiday Cards

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across the perfect site for this holiday season that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Holiday cards is a site that sells customized holiday cards. With the holidays soon approaching, why not check out this site and view the beautiful products that they have to offer. The cards are created online in just minutes and you can receive them in just a few days. There are hundreds of styles to choose from collage cards to post cards. Christmascards sending is all part of the upcoming season and if have not yet purchased your cards as yet, I suggest that you get on this site and check it out. There are hundreds of styles to choose from and you will have these high quality cards in just days. We recently added to new puppies to our family and I am looking forward to getting holiday cards with photos of our two poodle puppies for the family to see how cute they are. Check them out and Happy Holidays.

Cookies

Hey all. The holiday season is here. Time to bake the cookies. I love looking for great new recipes to experiment with. I found this one and loved it. I hope that you will try it as well and let me know what you think. Have fun with it.
It is a peanut butter ball recipe. Very easy to prepare.

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups powdered milk
1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Mix peanut butter, honey, and milk together in a large bowl to form very thick mixture. Roll mixture in small balls about the size of a walnut. Roll the balls in either the crushed cornflakes, finely chopped nuts, or powdered sugar. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Police Gear

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
5.11 tactical is a site for all of your police gear needs. This site offers supplies from gear bags and watches to just about any piece of tactical garment that you may require. They also offer free shipping on orders over $50.00. Just in time for holiday shopping, if you have someone on your list that is difficult to buy for, you may want to check out this site as you are sure to find and item to purchase.


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Shop

Hey all. How was your Black Friday shopping? Mine was very profitible. I got some great deals. We especially got bargains on clothes. I bought four new sweaters as a present to myself. I love them all. We started at 5 AM and lasted til almost noon, but we were exhausted as well.

Hiking Boots

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon doing some Christmas shopping and I came across a great site that I just had to pass on to you all as well.
hiking boots is the perfect site to check out for any of you that are looking for a great gift for the outdoorman person. This site offers high quality hiking boots. With many sizes and styles to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect pair of hiking boots even for the most picky person on your list. I was especially impressed by the quality of these hiking boots the most. My brother is a hunter, especially deer and up north, deer hunting season can get very cold. These boots will be perfect for him. The site has gift certificates available if you prefer to let you special someone choose their own hiking boots. And keep this in mind as well, onorders over one hundred dollars, they offer FREE shipping. Be sure to put this site on your list for online shopping. You will be glad that you did.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hey all. Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope that you dinner was great and that you did not overeat. HAHA, fat chance there. I guess that we all over indulge this time of year. You just need to be careful. My dinner was great. The food was all hot and we all enjoyed it. But tomorrow is shopping. Bright and early. I can not wait.

PersonalizationMall.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an awesome site just in time for the holidays that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Christmas Gifts is the perfect site for that hard to find person on your list. What can be more personal than a gift created just for you? Last year I received a personalized ornamnet from my daughter and it was my most cherished gift and I look forward to seeing it this year. The gifts on this site are all high quality and personalization is FREE. If you place an order by Dec 16th, it is almost guaranteed delivered to your house by Christmas. Most items are shipped in 1-2 business days.As I was on the site, I was especially impressed by the ornaments. They are really pretty and I suggest that you check them out as well.
Happy Holidays, they are coming soon.





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Tomorrow

Hey all. Well tomorrow is the big day. It is thanksgiving. For someone like me who loves to cook, well I just love the day. Having family over as well. My daughter and son in law will be in today some time. We will start the whole dinner tomorrow morning. Just have fun catching up today. Then, friday is none other than Black Friday. Yeah for shopping.

Letters from Santa

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a really fun site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Letters From Santa is a site that offers you the ability to order and have a personalized letter arrive for your child from none other than Sant Claus. The letter can be personalized invarious ways, so your child will know it was meant just for them. Imagine how excited your child will be to receive a letter from the jolly old man. With the holidays just around the corner, I suggest that you get on this site and check it out. What a cute idea. I remember doing this for my children and to this day they still remember who neat it was. Happy Holidays.
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Day after tomorrow

Hey all. Can you believe that the day after tomorrow is Thanksgiving? I have my bird thawing in the fridge. They rest of all the needed groceries are done as well. I find it really helps to be organized when a crowd is coming to dinner. I am looking forward to this day. Best of all, Friday is the best shopping day of the year. More to follow later. I have laundry to do.

Car Insurance

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a helpful site for all you college students that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
cost u less insurance is a site that offers car insurance at great rates for those of you that reside in California. I am sure you are aware of the high costs of a college education these days. Well this site is the site to check out if you are in need of car insurance. Their great rates are what you need with all the other expenses you are faced with. I strongly suggest you check them out to get a quote. you will not be disappointed.
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Kids

Hey all. The kids are playing video games and have been for the last two ours. My daughter just got home and she and her brother have a blast together. I know that he really misses her when she is away. Well she is here for the next six days. My other daughter will be here on Wednesday. It will be great to have the whole family together. I just love the holidays. Don't you? Try and get out to be with loved ones.

Weekend Warrior Freeze It

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a great site that reminded me of my husband and his ankle pains, so I wanted to pass it on to you all as it may help some of you out there that suffer with various aches and pains.
Freeze It Gel is an awesome product that soothes many aches and pains including arthritis and sore joints to name a few. This makes me think of my husband, who many years ago played high school football and at one of the games he was injuried. He tore all the ligiments in his right ankle. To this day, many years later, it still causes his a lot of discomfort, especially in the cold months and also first thing in the morning. He has tried FreezeIt with great results as it helps the pain greatly for him. He goes through quite a bit of it, especially in the colder months. I know it would make him a lot more comfortable as there are times he just has to sit and elevate his ankle as it is so painful and does get swollen at times as well. Though it was crazy that he hurt himself so bad playing football, it is over and done with, now he just has to learn to deal with it. This product is sure to help him in that undertaking. Freeze It comes on a gel form an is also great in the treatment of sore muscles, neck and back pain, arthritis pain, which so many people deal with these days. Also great for knee, hip, and ankle joints, my husband is here. If you suffer and deal with any of these problems, this is the site to check out and learn more about this product. It will work wonders for you too, I am sure. Check out the commercial that I embedded as well.

Pumpkin Pie

Hey all. Iwanted to share with you my favorite pumpkin pie recipe. It is easy to make and tastes great as well. I usually make two as leftovers are a must. We usually go through one pie at dinner. They are great for breakfast as well. I hope that you enjoy it too. Let me know.
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
1 piece pre-made pie dough
Whipped cream, for topping

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place 1 piece of pre-made pie dough down into a (9-inch) pie pan and press down along the bottom and all sides. Pinch and crimp the edges together to make a pretty pattern. Put the pie shell back into the freezer for 1 hour to firm up. Fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the inside of the shell completely. Fill the shell up to the edges with pie weights or dried beans (about 2 pounds) and place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crust is dried out and beginning to color.

For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.

Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream.

Network Solutions E-commerce Software.

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Shopping Cart Software is a site that allows companies to become an online store. No longer is it necessary to have a retail store and have to pay numerous employees. Now the whole business can be operating online. For those of you that are interested in this ventuure, packages to get you started begin at $49.95. You do not need to be a professional web designer to begin the process. Through this site, anyone can get an online business going. This site also secures your online transactions and if you get on the site you can learn more about this as well as the many features that make it all so appealing. If starting your own business was something you always dreamed of but thought it was impossible, I suggest you check out this site as it can now be a reality for you.

Countdown

Hey all. Can you believe Thanksgiving is only days away. I just bought our bird. A 12 pound turkey. We are having a smaller group than last year. There were 18 people here last year. Was a bit too many as our house does not accomodate that many. This year we are expecting 10 people. Much better amount.

Wall Fountain

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site for any of you that are looking into updating or perhaps you recently purchased a home.
Wall Fountains is the perfect site to check out if you are looking to add a water feature to your home. These fountain require no expertise to install. All you do is hang it on the wall, like a simple picture, add some water and turn it on. It is as simple as that. It would be beautiful in any room in the house. With the holidays approaching, what a great gift to give someone. This site will shp to your door via UPS shipping and some are even including FREE shipping on your order, so check them out.
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Stuffing

Hey all. I have been checking out all sorts of recipes. Holidays are right around the corner. Check out this stuffing recipe. It is delicious. The family loves and I am sure you will too. Let me know what you think. Happy holidays.


1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
1 large red onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 large egg, slightly beaten
4 cups stale country bread, cut into 1-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups warm chicken stock

Heat large saute pan over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add butter to the rendered fat in the pan, and then add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the mixture from the heat and fold in the sage. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and let cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

When the vegetable mixture has cooled slightly, add the sausage to the bowl. Add the egg and bread and mix to coat. Add the chicken stock until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Butter a large baking dish and scrape the mixture into the dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

The Rental Protection Agency

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoonand I came across a very helpful site for those of you that rent their dwellings, as does my daughter,. I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
Rental Protection Agency is a site aimed at assisting renters with disputes with their landlords. If only we had known about this last winter. My daughter was renting her apartment in a college town and the place was freezing. She tried to contact the landlord multiple times, but since he lived out of time it was impossible to reach him. She finally used space heaters too keep warm. I wish we had known about this site as they can be such a help. They mediate between you and your landlord and the fee is minimal. If you are renting and experiencing any problems with you dwelling, I suggest that you check out this site for help.
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Heading out

Hey all. We are planning to leave soon. Going to visit my daughter and son in law. Just going down to spend the night. We have not been there in a couple of months. I am looking forward to seeing them. We will be back tomorrow as my son is auditioning for district orchestra. He plays the cello. More later.

Ooprint

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Free blogger cards is an interesting site for all of us bloggers out there to become more noticed. This site is giving away, Free of charge, one hundred blogger cards. All you are responsible for is shipping costs. What these do is allow you to leave you URL out there for all to see. These blogger cards can be personalized as well. What a great way for us bloggers to network with others that share our particular interests. If this interests you, I suggest you get on this site and check it out. It is awesome. Remember one hundred FREE, just pay shipping.
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Bread Pudding

Hey all. My family loves bread pudding. I am always looking for new recipes and I found a great on e here. It is so easy to prepare. I hope you give it a try and tell me what you think. Make any changes that you want as well. Let me know.

1 loaf store bought frosted or unfrosted cinnamon raisin bread, unsliced
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 can sweetened condensed or reduced fat sweetened condensed milk
2 jiggers brandy
Whipped cream in spray top canister from your dairy aisle
Ground or grated nutmeg, for garnish


Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Cut 4 thick slices of cinnamon raisin bread. Butter both sides of the bread slices with softened butter. Grill bread until brown and crispy on both sides, 2 minutes on each side.

While bread grills, in a small saucepot, heat sweetened condensed milk or reduced fat sweetened condensed milk over medium low heat for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy.

Cut each grilled slice of bread into quarters and pile into 4 dessert cups. Top bread with a few spoonfuls of hard sauce of sweetened condensed milk and brandy and a generous swirl of whipped cream. Garnish cream with a sprinkle of nutmeg and serve.

Amy's Skin Care

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Amy's philosophy is a site that deals with the importance of healthy eating and good skin. The importance of eating raw foods stems from Amy Lamb and her presentation of The Raw Food Diet For Your Face. On December 5th from the hours of 6:30-8:30 PM at Dalene's Eastside's New Raw Food Restaurant there will be a presentation at 7PM for Amy Lamb. This restaurant is located at 340 Park Place Center, Kirkland, WA 98033. This is an event you will all be interested in. Please read the following press release to learn more as well. Also contact Mia @425-891-8483 .

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Press Release:

Discover healthful benefits for the Raw Food Diet for your face at Dalene's in Kirkland

November 14, 2007 -- KIRKLAND, WA - Amy Lamb of Amy Skin Care will discuss holistic skin care incorporating the natural healing and treatment powers of foods.

The special event on December 5, 2007 celebrates the opening of Dalene's, the new raw food restaurant in Kirkland.

Special Event by Amy Lamb
of Amy's Skin Care
to present
The Raw Food Diet For Your Face

At dalene's Eastside's new Raw Food Restaurant
340 Park Place Center
Kirkland, WA 98033

December 5, 2007
6:30 -8:30 pm
7 pm presentation

To sign up - contact
Mia @425-891-8483
or at miadalene@yahoo.com
Space is limited.

Using nature’s endless gifts, Amy’s Skin Care treatments are individually customized to effectively address your skin’s unique needs.

"As a green spa, I provide a respite from harsh chemicals, dyes or perfumes," said Amy Lamb. "The natural products that I use are organic, paraben and SLS-free -- and never tested on animals."

Amy is a licensed esthetician and Eminence Organic Skin Care expert. Amy’s Skin Care aims to nurture your skin while rejuvenating your soul.

Call to schedule a private appointment at her in-home skin care salon - 206-999-6336, or email Amy@AmySkinCare.com. For more information, please visit AmySkinCare.com.

Rain

Hey all. Wow is it raining here. Our basement has water in it. Unfortunately that is a problem for us when we receive a two plus inch rain fall. Someday we hope to fix it. It always seems as if other things take priority. It is like that for so many of us though.

Home Loan Mortgage

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
mortgage is an all inclusive site for anyone looking into purchasing a house and are trying to locate the best deals available. This site can steer you in the right direction in securing the best mortgagerates . They offer a large data base to assist you in locating the real estate agents in your area as well. Securing the best homeloan can turn into a daunting task, but with the assistance of the comprehensive site, I assure you that the process with flow much smoother. If you are in the market for a new home, I suggest you check out this site as it will assist you greatly. Good luck with it.
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Wednesday

Hey all. Shopping day for me and my mom. She was in Florida on vacation last week, so she is in need of groceries. We plan to get a large order. She said she had a great time and the weather was awesome. We in the north have cold temps here. She went to visit her brother. Since they are both getting up in age, what a great reunion. More to follow.

Online Coupons

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site just in time for the holidays, that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Coupon Codes is one of those great online sites that offer coupons to many of the greats stores we all shop at. With the rising cost of things these days, I try to save money any chance I can get and this site really helps me there. 1800Flowerscoupons is a great store for those of you with family and loved ones out of town and with the coupons available those great gifts will be even cheaper. Also for my brother whose wife recently gave birth to a baby boy, this site will be great for them,for great deals on clothes oldnavycoupons. If you love to shop and save lots of money at the same time as I do, I suggest you check out this site as I am sure that you will be as impressed as I am. Have fun saving money while you shop online.
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Veterans Day

Hello all. Well today is Veterans Day. How you are all celebrating it in your own way. My one son is home from school, but the other has school today. Strange is it not? We are planning a nice dinner at home tonight. I am making a chicken dish. I think my son is planning on helping me cook as he is the chef in the house. I put him on dessert duty.

Biotene

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well as I am sure that you can benefit from this product.
Biotene is a product that can help those of you that suffer with teeth sensitivity. This product especially stands out among toothpastes for sensitive teeth as it provides you with the maximum sensitivity relief along with the fact that this toothpast will not just pretend to get rid of the sensitivity, but rather it will actually resolve the issue and rid you of the problem all together. I recall a time not all that long ago when I really could have benefitted from this product. We were at a wedding reception and my front teeth were especially sensitive that day. Actually they were driving me crazy. I took some tylenol, but that really did not do anything. I was not able to enjoy all the great food that was available at the reception as well. All I could think about was how sore my mouth was, instead of having a good time at the reception. This was a time that I now wish I knew about this product as it could have made all the difference in the world for me that day. Instead of barely eating anything, I could have enjoyed the huge food buffet as most everyone did. If you are ever faced with this situation, I urge you to check out this product. It is available at stores such as CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreen's and other leading retailers. Believe me, this product can make all the difference in the world if you are a sufferer of sensitive teeth as I am.
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Sensitivetoothpaste is a product you do not want to be without when your teeth are causing you pain.

Finally home

Hey all. I finally got home. I went to pick up my daughter in college. She has a bad cough and cold and needs some TLC from Mom. She is sitting in front of the fireplace right now withher hot cocoa. If she feels better tomorrow, we are sure to go shopping. It is great to have her home if only for a weekend. More to follow.

Homemade Dinner

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoonand I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as the holidays are approaching. Hamilton Beach® Mixer is a great site for any of you that enjoy cooking and baking as I do. I have a great biscotti recipe that I love to make during the holidays and this mixer would be perfect. The Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer is a stand out mixer. The three year warranty and quiet operation are just some of the features I am impressed with. Also with 400 watts of power, making the biscotti would be a breeze. I am sure to add this to my wish list as the twelve settings would allow me to prepare just about anything. Here is my biscotti recipe that I wanted to share with you. The family loves and I am sure you will too.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cranberries
12 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
Red and green sugar crystals, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.

Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.

Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes

I hope that you enjoy it and be sure to check out this site Eclectrics® Mixer as the site is impressive.

Pumpkin Pie

Hey all. Here is a great recipe for those of you that enjoy pumpkin pie. It has a great twist on it as it has some apple butter in it. The apple butter gives it a smooth rich flavor. I surprised the family with it and they just love it. Give it a try and tell me what you think. Have a great holiday as well.

1 cup apple butter
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl. Stir in eggs. Gradually add milk and mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set.

New York City Pass

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 especially with the holiday season just around the corner.
New York CityPass is a site that offers for sale, a city pass to the New York City area. What a clever and unique gift for that someone special on your list who may be very difficult to buy for. All the passes included in your CityPass are valid from Dec15th through March of 2008. You have three months to take advantage of all the sights to see included in the pass. The areas included in the CityPass are admissions to the following, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also the Greek and Roman Galleries,one area that I love, the Museum of Modern Art, also the Guggenheim Museum and the American Museum of Natural History, this is something my son would just flip over.It does not end there as a trip to the top of the Empire State Building Observatory and tour of the Manhattan Skyline from the water aboard a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise is also included in the pass. Remember you have three months to use it and by having these passes, you do not have to wait in any long lines waiting for tickets. The cost of these passes are $65 for adults and for children ages 12-17 the cost is just $49. What a great holiday gift. Be sure to keep this one in mind when shopping this season.

Shopping

Hey all. I am heading out to go grocery shopping. I am not taking my Mom this week as she is vacationing in Florida. I hope that she is having a great time. She is visiting her brother who now lives down there. They are both getting up in age, so it is important to her to visit with him. She will be back next week and I can not wait to hear about her trip. More to follow.

Digital Cameras

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well, especially with the holidays soon approaching.
scrapbooking is a site dealing with digital cameras. My daughter recently graduated from high school and that was the one gift she wanted her Dad and I to get her as a graduation present. We purchased for her a canon rebel with a 10.2 megapixil. She absolutely loves it and soon after she graduated, we went on a cruise. I must say that that camera became well used. She took hundreds of pictures and the memories are preserved thanks to that camera. With the zoom lens, she was able to take some great pictures of the awesome flowers in Bermuda as well. I think that she enjoys that camera most for taking pictures of various scenery views. I know that she has taken a lot of the recent picturesque flaming foliage as well. I know the best feature on that camera is the zoom lens we purchased for her. She has captured some beautiful flowers really up close as well. With the holidays right around the corner, what a thoughtful gift to give to that special someone, a new digital camera. Using a digital camera allows you to capture all those special memories, and share them with others as you upload them onto your computer and e-mail the pictures to family and friends that are far away. I know that we frequently do this as we have close family in other states.
If you are planning on purchasing a camera with the holidays arriving, I strongly suggest that you check out this site as you will be glad that you did. Happy Holidays as well.
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Strike

Hey all. How about this writer's strike? I guess soon we will not be seeing new episodes of all our favorite shows. The only one I really follow is the Office though. I also really enjoy the Discovery health channel. There are a lot of interesting shows on that channel. If you have never seen it before, check it out. You will not be disappointed. Well back to the house work. Later all.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an interesting site that I feel is important to pass on to you all as well.
holiday gift is a site that deals with the disease of Alzheimers. If you were not aware all ready, November is indeed Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Memory screening is so important in the early detection of this disease. If you are experiencing any of the following, are you more forgetful, do you ever forget where you are, are you misplacing things more frequently, or are you becoming lost in a familiar area? If these are questions you may have answered yes to a lot of them, a memory screen is something that you should look into as it is so important for the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. With November being Alzheimer's Awareness month, if you have a low one struggling with the above symptoms, I urge you to locate a memory screening center in your area as your memory is an important part of ones daily living. Please remember all, that the goal is indeed to find a cure for Alzheimers , but for those loved ones suffering with the disease, maintaining a good quality of life is so important. Please realize how important your monetary contributions to this foundation really are. With your help, a cure could be not that far off in the future.
Realize that all of us are indeed aging and how important it is to follow the tips to make your aging a much more successful one. I do urge you to get on this site all learn more about this disease and what you can do to help. This site is full of very important information that everyone should be aware of. My family has been very lucky in that no one has this disease, but I have a close friend whose father currently has Alzheimer's disease and I see just how difficult it is on their family. I try to help them any way that I can. Please keep that in mind if you know someone with the diease, how difficult it is on their family as well. They wil surely need your assistance through this trying and very difficult time.

Sick

Hey all. Well my daughter in college is not feeling well. I sent her down a box to get better. Iincluded chicken soup, box of tissues, coughdrops, along with cough medicine. I know how hard it is when you are away from home and do not feel well. She is planning to come home this weekend to rest up as she has a test on Monday. I am sure that she will feel better by then.

Sleep Number Bed

Hey all. Iwas on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
sleep number beds is a site that sells what I believe to be one of the most comfortable beds out there. I have owned one for the past five years and I just think it is great. I actully do wake up in the mornin and there is no longer the ache of back pain. You can get on the site and check out all that they have to offer. The have beds in all sizes available as well. I personally own a queen size with the adjustments to allow you to control each side of the bed independently. There fore you may want the mattress soft and your spouse may want it firm. This bed allows you to choose you preference. This dual control comfort is what sealed the deal for us and why we chose the brand of mattress. If you get on the site they have a Veteran's Day sale going on until Nov. 12, where you can save up to $300.00 on their mattresses. This site also offers a thirty day risk free trial. YOu get the bed delivered to you and are able to try it out for up to thrity days. At the end of the thirty days, you are not satisfied and do not believe that you are now getting a great nights sleep, then return the mattress for a full refund. What a great deal for the consumer. Also if you do purchase one of these mattresses, they offer both fast and free shipping. If you are in the market for a new mattress because yours is shot and you a getting a poor nights sleep, then I urge you to check out this site. Speaking as someone who owns one of these mattresses, they really are great and you will not be disappointed.
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Heat

Hey all. Boy is it cold out. The wind is really howling. We own an older home and the windows are quite drafty. Las night my son's room was so chilly, he slept on the couch downstairs. Today my husband is attempting to do something with all the radiators to help with the heat situation. My son needs a larger one in his room as well. I think it is going to be a hectic day. Later all.

Credit cards

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Credit Cards is a site based in Australia that assist it's customers in choosing the best credit card to suit their individual needs. The site offers articles to read up on including tips on staying out of credit card debt, which is something the affects so many individuals these days. You are allowed to browse through the various banks offering credit cards, along with their interest rates and features. Through this site one is alooed to apply for the credit card online as well. Also it lets you know about rewards programs that some credit cards offer these days. If you are in the market for a new credit card, I suggest you check out this site as they may be very useful to you.
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Sweet Potatoes

Hey all.. Guess what I tried making today? Sweet potatoe fries. They were great which surprised me. I cranked up the oven to 425 degrees. Slices the sweet potatoes like fries and added a little bit of EVOO and grill seasoning in a ziploc bag. Add the sweet potatoes and shake themaround. Then lay them on a pan and cook for about 30-50 minutes depending on how crisp you want them. Try them they are really tasty.

Clocks back

Hey all. Did youremember to turn your clocks back one hour? We did. My son got up this morning at 4:45 and since he has special needs, I had to get up with him. Right now I am very tired. I plan to take a nap later. I am sure he will too. Boy he is a tough one to deal with at times. But a real cutie.

Reading

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Reading Tutors is a site that helps children between the ages of 4-14 that are struggling in the area of math. This was my son not all that long ago. He was failing math and was very discouraged. With the assistance of this program and alot of hard work on his part, he is now a solid B student in math. His self esteem has sky rocketed as well. If you know a child having troble in math, I suggest that you check out tis site.
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Dinner

Hey all. I just made my homemade pasta sauce. The family loves it. Make some Italian bread and a salad and you are set. I am making a spinach salad today. My son loves raw spinach. The house smells great with the aroma of sauce. Try making some on a chilly day. It is great and healthy too.

Math Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Math Tutors is a site that assists children ages 4 thru 14 that are having s tough time with math studies. This was my son not all that long ago as he was failing math. We were not sure what options we had. Then we came across this site. With alot of hard work on my son's part and the help of this site, he is now a solid B student. if you have a child struggling in math, I suggest you check out this site.It is impressive.
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Recipe for the day

Hey all. Time to think about your Thanksgiving meal. I have been check ing out recipes on the internet. I came across this and I am planning to try it out. It sounds reallt tasty. I hope that you will try it as well. Let me know what you think and if you make any changes, pass them on. Have fun with it.
Stuffing

2 loaves oven-dried white bread (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 cups cooked white rice
1 sleeve crushed saltines
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
7 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 stick butter, melted
Mushroom Giblet Gravy, recipe follows

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crumble oven-dried bread into a large bowl. Add rice and saltines.

Cook sausage in a large skillet until it starts to brown. Add celery and onion and saute until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over bread and rice mixture. Add stock and mix well. Add salt, pepper, sage, and poultry seasoning. Mix well. Add the beaten eggs and melted butter. Mix well. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the stuffing mixture for the Mushroom Giblet Gravy.

Pour stuffing into a greased pan and bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Innovative Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Innovative Tutor is a site that greatly assist children ages 4 thru 14 who are struggling with their school work. I feel strongly about this site as my son was struggling in school not all that long ago. With the assistance of this site and a lot of hard work on my son's part, he is now no longer failing some of his classes. He is a solid Bstudent and we are so proud of him. If you have a child having a difficult time in school, I suggest you check out this site as it can make all the difference in the world.
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PSU

Hey all you PSU fans. This is senior weekend in Happy Valley. Two more games after today and today is the last home game. They are up against Purdue. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Go State. I guess you can tell I am a PSU fan. Have been for years.

Freelance Marketplace

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
programmers is a site that assists you inlocating the professionals needed to get you job accomplished. Perhaps you need a professional in web design or web developement, well this site will locate a professional for you to get the job done. If you prefer, you can get on the site and post the project that you need done and this is also FREE of charge to you. I urge you to check out this site if you are in need of help. This site is sure to assist you.
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Early

Morning all. It is really early here. My son just decided that he was done sleepnig at 5 AM. Since he has special needs, we he gets up in the morning then so do I. It is a good thing that I am a morning person. Otherwise I would be in trouble withthese early mornings. Well I best make his breakfast, the usual of oatmeal and a banana, and feed it too him. He does eat healthy thanks to me. I also need to make the lunches for the kids. Peanut butter and jelly today. More to follow later all.

Absolutdrinks

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that will be great around the holidays when we are entertaining guests. I wanted to paa the site on to you all as I am sure you will too find it useful.
gin drinks is the perfect site if you are planning to do some entertaining with some adult friends and you may require some assistance in mixing some alcoholic beverages. Perhaps there are some mixed drinks that you have no idea what ingredients are involved. Well this site is sure to provide you with the assistance that you require. Please be aware though, that for safety reasons, you must be least twenty one years of age to check out this site as the site requires an age check to get on the site. Thiis is surely a necessary requirement. When youget on the site you are required to enter you birth year prior to entering. This site does have it all for mixing great drinks. It will provide you with assistance for even the most difficuly concoctions or perhaps you have some friends that are just wanting to try some of the strange and newer varieties. This site will also be able to assist you in choosing the best brands of the various alcoholic beverages. Perhaps you are not aware of which brand of vodka or gin to choose. This site will be of help to you in this area as well. And when you choose which drinks that you areinterested in learning to prepare, you can then save them in your own personal drinkbook to be used for future reference. Remember everyone, the holidays are just around the corner and we will all be inviting friends over our house for a little holiday cheer. Well with the assistance of this site, you will have an understanding of mixed drinks and will become the new great bar tender. Do remember that you must be twenty one to check out this site.
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Candy

Hey all. So are all your kids chowing down on candy? I try to control the kids, but it is difficult. They all love candy. I mean who doesn't. I also sent some down to my daughter away at college. I know that she will love getting that. Also sent some chicken soup as she is comng down with a cold. Oh well, I wish I could be there for her. More to follow.

CarsBlvd.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Honda, Toyota & Ford Car Quotes is the perfect site for any of you out there looking to purchase a new car. We are all well aware how expensive a new car can be, but with the assistance of this site, you are guaranteed the best possible price on the new car of your dreams. This site works like this, your are given up to two quotes on a car of your choosing, the best deals available. Car dealers are given the ability to provide you with a quote and you are then allowed to choose the best quote. It is your choosing. Best of all this site is Fast and best yet it is FREE. There are no hidden charges. If you are looking for I car, I suggest you get on this site and check it out. Receive your car quotes and go from there. What have you got to lose.
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Dentist

Hey all. I just got back from the dentist. Happy to report a good check up. I believe good oral care is so important. Luckily we have a dental plan and go to the dentist every six months. As do the children. I hope that I am instilling good oral hygiene in them. I try my best. Later all.

iFloor

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
iFLOOR is a flooring site that is promoting a great offer in response to the many online customers that feel companies are denying warranties to them. This site is promoting a $1,000,000 warranty to protect their customers if the manufacturer denies them if a claim is made by them in regard to their flooring. That is right iFloor wants to protect their online customers from companies refusing to assist them when their is a problem with their flooring. iFloor will do right by them. If you are in the market for flooring of any kind, I strongly suggest that you check out this site. Not only do they offer a great selection, but you know if there is a problem of any kind relating to the warranty, this site will be there for you. Please check out the press release included as well.




Press Release:

iFLOOR, America's largest online flooring retailer, today announced a $1,000,000 limited warranty designed to protect its customers from predatory manufacturer policies that exclude warranty coverage from online purchases.

The policy, which goes into effect immediately, offers up to one million dollars of coverage in the event that a customer's warranty claim is denied specifically because they made their purchase online. It is complimentary for every iFLOOR customer, and protects the buyer under the same terms as the original product warranty.

iFLOOR, Inc. CEO, Steve Simonson, came up with the program to combat "scare tactics" used by manufacturers of hardwood floors and laminate flooring. "Their idea is to discourage you from buying at a discount!" wrote Simonson in his blog "It's About Flooring". "This is not right! You deserve to save money! So we're going to take care of this problem once and for all."

And it would appear that federal law is on his side. Section 108 of the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Act, states that, "In general, tie-in sales provisions are not allowed. Such a provision would require a purchaser of the warranted product to buy an item or service from a particular company to use with the warranted product in order to be eligible to receive a remedy under the warranty."

Under iFLOOR's new warranty, a key provision allows for iFLOOR to "seek justice" on behalf of the customer in the event of legal action. According to Simonson, "I'm putting iFLOOR's money where my mouth is."

About iFLOOR, Inc.
Since 1998, iFLOOR.com has been the leading online and retail flooring company, with 36 local retail stores nationwide offering more than 70,000 products, including hardwood floors, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring and cork floors. iFLOOR.com is the largest online flooring retailer according to Internet Retailer Magazine, and was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States for the past three years. Committed to quality customer service, superior selection and friendly expert advice, iFLOOR.com enables customers to buy flooring both online and in its retail stores at a substantial savings over traditional retailers. For more information about iFLOOR, please visit www.iFLOOR.com.