Ice coming

Hey all. They are talking about an ice storm this friday. I hope not as my daughter is planning to come home this weekend from college. That will stink if she is unable to make it. We have plans on spending the day shopping. Well if she can not make it, I guess it will all have to be postponed. I can not wait til this winter is over. It can not come soon enough for me.

Auto Insurance

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.

progressive is a site that offers car insurance at lower prices than you can get anywhere else. Get on the site and click the icon for get a car insurance quote and in just a few minutes, you have the quote. It is just that fast and easy. If interested you can chat withthem live. They currently have over seventy offices and are continuing to expand. For those of you like my daughter that are in college, they offer discounted prices for college students as well. We all are aware these days just how expensive auto insurance is these days. I can not believe how my rates jumped when I added my seventeen year old son. It was crazy. If you are in the same boat as I am, then I suggest that you check out this site and learn more about their competitive rates. They just can not be beat. Get on their site and get a quote from them today. Don't waste any more time or money.
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Monday

Hey all. Well the concert my son was in was great. It is amazing how these talented high school students put this concert together. My son said the conductror was great as well. Three very long days of hard work really paid off. He got home for m the concert and immediately left for his high school semi formal. What a crazy few days for him. Sunday was a day to catch up on all of his homework.

ZenniOptical.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I wnated to pass on to you all as well.
Zenni Optical: Sell Rx Glasses $8 with case! is the perfect site to check out for those of you that wear perscription eyeglasses. This site offers you prices lower than you can imagine. My son wears eyeglasses and I can not begin to tell you how expensive a pair of perscription eyeglasses are. We do not have eyeglass insurance, so I end up paying the full amount. You can be sure that next time I plan to check out this site. They offer a wide variety of frames along with perscription sunglasses as well. For all of your eyeglass needs, look no further thatn this site as their prices can not be beat.
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Concert tomorrow

Hey all. Tomorrow is my son's district concert. He has been away the past few days practicing. Can't wait to see him and hear the concert. He called and said they sound great. He has been staying with a host family that he said were very nice as well. I will let you know how they sound.

Valentine Gift Idea

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
valentine's gift ideas is the perfect site to check out if you are searching for the most unique gift that you can get for that special someone. What you do is find a special photo that you love and has special meaning. Send this photo to this site and they can transform it into a thing of beauty. It can be any special phot, something with special meaning. It can be transformed into a water color or a collage or even a work of art on a piece of canvas. Talk about a one of a kind work of art. This will make that special someone flip. If you are still hunting for the gift, I urge you to check out this site. You will be as impressed as I am, I am sure of that.


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Sweet treats

Hey all. Here is another great recipe. This one is to help curb your sweet tooth. This is an easy recipe using store bought angel food cake. Healthy but great for your sweet tooth.I saw this recipe on an episode of 30 minute meals and it sounded great. It was too so I hope that you give it a try as well. Swap out the whipped cream for low fat if you choose.
2 cups frozen strawberries with sugar, defrosted in microwave
1/2 pint black berries or raspberries
1 store bought angel food cake
1 canister store bought whipped cream




Mix frozen strawberries that have been defrosted with fresh berries. Cut cake into thick slices. Top sliced cake with juicy berry mixture and whipped cream.

Coupon Chief

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site to check out, especially with Valentine's Day just around the corner, so I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
couponchief.com is a great site to assist you in getting awesome deals on all your favorite online stores. My Valentine list is small but would I love to purchase some awesome presents for my loved ones. My husband would flip over a new computer and if I could afford it, Dell would be a great site to purchase one. My two kkids just love to shop for clothes, so I look no further than Gap for great deals on quality clothing. If you are planning your Valentine list and like everyone else these days, are looking for a bargain, I suggest that you check out this site for great deals on all of your favorite online stores. They offer all sorts of coupon deals as well. Be sure to check them out.
I am sure that you will be as impressed as I was.

Concert

Hey all. My son is playing the cello in a concert this weekend. He is really looking forward to it as he is excused from school for the next three days to practice. It is a district concert for all the best students in the area. They make a real big deal of it. I play to take him today right after he gets home. Get him packed and then he is off. I am sure it will be a great experience.

Paintball

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.
tippmann x7 is a great site to check out if you are interested in paintball and paintball gear. paintball is becoming a more known sport. My son and his friends enjoy getting together and playing whenever time permits. This site offers all the name brands in paintball guns such as Tippmann and Spyder. Also offered are great pricing on complete gun packages for those of you just starting out in the sport. Their gear available is extensive as well from clothing great to glasses for the sport to masks and tactical paintball vests. Best of all they offer their customers FREE shipping via UPS on orders placed over $99.00. If you are interested in paintball, I suggest that you check out this site for all of your needs and supplies.
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Healthy eating

Hey all. With the holidays over, here is a healthy recipe to check out. My family loves it and I think you will too. Give it a try and make changes to suit your taste as well. It is a spin on chili and made with turkey instead.
It is one of Rachael Rays recipes.
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce
1 pound ground turkey
1 (12-ounce) Mexican lager-style beer
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey jack cheese, and/or tortilla chips, for garnish, optional

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes--crushing them through your fingers into the skillet--along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes

Snap of frigid temps

Hello all. Boy what a cold spell here. The schools are on a delay because of the frigid temps. My kids are thrilled, a two hour delay. They got to slppe in. I have no plans of going anywhere. It is just too cold out. No plans for any warm weather either. Oh well. More to follow.

Dinner

Hey all. Here is a great recipe for you dinner tonight. My family loves it. I hope that you will give it a try. It is easy to prepare and it great on a cold night. Let me know what you think. More to follow.
My family loves chicken so this is perfect for them. It is parmesan chicken. Enjoy

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 extra-large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
Unsalted butter
Good olive oil
Salad greens for 6, washed and spun dry
1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows

Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.

Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts. Toss the salad greens with lemon vinaigrette. Place a mound of salad on each hot chicken breast. Serve with extra grated Parmesa

Thursday

Hey all. Boy I sure do hope these writers striks do not go on for to much of an extended period of time. I really miss not seeing any new episodes of the Office. There have not been any new episodes in months. The reruns are funny, but not the same. If you have never seen the show check out the older ones. They are great and so funny. It is a must see show in my opinion. More to follow.

Lap Band

Hey all. I was on the internet this evevning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
lap-band surgery is a site that deals with the much less invasive weight loss surgery called lap band. Unlike gastric bypass, this is totally reversible. Have you spent much of your life struggling with overweight issues. I would suggest ou check out this site to learn more about the benefits of the lap band surgery. Why continue to deal with the issues of being over weight. Start the new year off right. Why not look into the lap band surgery. This can change your life for the better and you can be on the road to a healthier you. Good luck.
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Sick

Hey all. There has been a nasty intestinal bug going through our house. My daughter has been sick with it all day. The poor kid does not want to eat or anything. I am at least relieved that she is not back to college yet. She goes back next week. Hopefully she will return all healthy and all. I just feel so bad for her. I amde her some of my home made chicken soup and I know that she will want some by tomorrow. I believe that it cures all.

Stuart Semple

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
www.StuartSemple.com is a site that deals with that awesome artist Stuart Semple. Currently in the upcoming year of 2008, he has plans on producing twenty five new pieces of artwork. Have you seen his work prior to this site? It is truely a masterpiece to behold. Currently his work can fetch upwards of one quarter of a million dollars, but there is also an extensive waiting list for his artwork as well. If you are interested in learning more about this accomplished artist, I suggest that you check out this site. On the site you can check out press news along with videos and the latest and updated news. Also check out the online store as well and see what they have to offer. You will not be disappointed.




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Triplets

Hey all. I was over my brother's house watching the triplets for a while. My sister in law was not feeling well. They are getting so funny. They will be one on Saturday. Though they are not yet walking, they are standing and crawling all over. What a handful. The two boys are so much bigger than the little girl. Though she has much more hair. I will tell you though what a handful as they just do not stop.

USB temperature sensor

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.
room temperature sensor is a clever item that will alert the owner via an e-mail if the air temperature where the sensor is placed falls below the range that the owner has set it at. There are a number of very useful applications that this sensor can be used for. temperaturealert will allow you to become aware of a temperature change varying from what you may have set it at before it is too late. Please act now it this is an item that you are interested in and also keep in mind that this temperature alert is reasonably priced at $129.99 with FREE shipping on orders over one hundred dollars.
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Sunday

Hey all. It is Sunday all ready. I am making a pot os chicken soup as my son is coming down with a cold and I am a firm believer that chicken soup carries some medicinal properties. What do you think? Well wednesday is my 26th anniversary. We are planning on going out for dinner, actually just the two of us. This will be a first in a liong time. The kids are all ready asking for a good doggy bag as the place I have chosen has great food. It is a small mom and pop place in the area. I will let you know how it is. More to follow.

Vegetables

Hey all. I have not given any recipes lately so here is one. With all of us trying to eat healthy this new year, I included a great vegetable dish. I hope that you will give it a try and tell me what you think. My whole family enjoys it. My son is trying to drop a few pounds and he requests this dish often. Enjoy it.
They are oven roasted vegetables.

2 medium parsnips, peeled and quartered or 3 large parsnips,
peeled and cut into quarters
2 medium carrots, peeled and quartered
8 small red potatoes, halved if large
2 small white turnips, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 white pearl onions, peeled
4 cloves garlic, trimmed but unpeeled
1 large portobello mushroom, stemmed and cut into 8 wedges
8 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leafed parsley, leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the parsnips, carrots, potatoes and turnips, in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, plus a little salt and pepper, until coated. Arrange the vegetables cut-side down on a large baking sheet and roast on the bottom shelf of the oven for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are beginning to brown. Turn the vegetables 2 or 3 times during cooking to prevent burning. In the same bowl, toss the pearl onions, garlic and portobello mushroom with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus a little salt and pepper, until coated. Add this mixture to the baking sheet of vegetables and gently stir to combine. Continue roasting for 7 to10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to boil and blanch the Brussels sprouts for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly under cold running water. Set aside separately. In a small bowl, combine the shiitake mushrooms and the Brussels sprouts and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus a little salt and pepper, until coated. Add them to the baking sheet of vegetables, stirring to combine. Dot the butter over the vegetables and sprinkle with 1/4 cup wine. Roast for another 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven and gently mix them with the thyme and parsley before serving.

invisibleSHIELD

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very useful site that I wanted to pass on you all as well. I am sure that many of you out there either received and iPod or curretly own one. How often has it fallen or perhaps your cell phone has fallen and breaks? I know that my husband goes through cell phones like crazy. We try to be careful with them, but for one reason or another, we drop them or they get nicked and scratched. Well for those of you that have those small electronics that you are trying to protect as best you can, this is the site for you.
ipod case is a site that sells iPod cases to protect those expensive iPods that so many of us own and would just be lost with out it. I often see people writing in them at all times and I know I can be one of those people as well. Well should we not all attempt to protect them a little more? Well this site will do that for you. The iPod case is a heavy duty construction and is made for all those small and expensive electronics that have been know to fall and crack or break. The important information stored in these gadgets are not something that we want to have to be reloading into another itme, not to mention having to purchase another one can become a bit of an expense. I know that my son received a new and very expensive cell phone for Christmas, more than I wanted to spend, but it was all he wanted this holiday. Well I know that this caes would be perfect for him as I know now he is afraid that he is going to break it somehow and I am sure this caes will put his mind at ease. This case would also be great for my husband's iPod. He broke one dropping it once before and he was sick about it. If any of these circumstances seem all to similar to you , I suggest that you check out this site and order one or perhaps more of these iPod cases and begin protecting your small electronics.
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Movies

Hey all. My daughter and husband just went to the movies. She will be home from college for another two weeks. It is really nice having her home. I think I am going to make some vegetable soup for dinner today. We had a big New Years day dinner that I think it is time for something smaller. Home made soup and some crusty rolls. That sounds great. Well time to make myself some tea as well.

Carbon Neutral Search

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.
Environmentally Friendly Search is a new search engine recently implemented that also features the importance of continuing to be environmentally sound and conscious. As I was on the search engine I learned that it is currently offsetting 300g of CO2 for every search that is performed. If the environment is as important to you as it is to me, I suggest that you checkout the site and give their search a try.
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Happy New Year

Hey all. Happy New Year. Sorry that I have not written lately. We had an intestinal bug go through the house. Yuck. I was sick two days ago and my husband right after that. The only one that stayed healthy was my handicapped son. I was thrilled as when he is ill, he is really difficult to deal with. Well back to school for all. The house is so quiet right now.