tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90316817209196040992024-03-13T10:00:09.268-05:00What's on my Plate?MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-89961887929540237272008-04-12T15:21:00.002-05:002008-04-12T15:26:17.481-05:00TAG YOUR ITTAG YOUR IT!<br /><br />Two names you go by:<br />1. Mommy<br />2.Lori<br /><br />Two things you are wearing right now:<br />1. Ball Cap<br />2. Smile<br /><br />Two things you want very badly at the moment:<br />1. New Vehicle<br />2. Big Fat Bank Account<br /><br />Two people who will fill this out:<br />1. Dana<br />2. Jamie<br /><br />Two things you did last night:<br />1. Fixed Dinner<br />2. went to bed early<br /><br />Two things you ate Yesterday<br />1. Mexican Lasagna<br />2. Cupcake<br /><br />Two people you last talked to:<br />1. Tia<br />2. Kaylee<br /><br />Two things you're doing today (or did today?):<br />1. A Scrap page<br />2. Laundry<br /><br />Two longest car rides:<br />1. Kansas to Colarado<br />2. Kansas to Georgia<br /><br />Two favorite beverages:<br />1. Water<br />2. o.j.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85695/jayhawkwife/199d9baecdf4dc761c56c58a935e29df.png" border="0" /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-26716755936991007802008-04-11T11:43:00.002-05:002008-04-11T11:48:40.553-05:00Scrap Scout Challenge -" White"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_-VYicKf9I/AAAAAAAAAuA/6fZJ9EEPsEw/s1600-h/000_0986.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_-VYicKf9I/AAAAAAAAAuA/6fZJ9EEPsEw/s400/000_0986.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188029544548433874" /></a><br /><br />Now understand my week! I've had three children in the past 3 days come down with the stomach Flu, one at a time. Which means in MOM terms, I've been up all night for 3 nights in a row.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85695/jayhawkwife/199d9baecdf4dc761c56c58a935e29df.png" border="0" /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-51128975447595638692008-04-10T23:57:00.003-05:002008-04-11T00:01:04.305-05:00Stages of Hannah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_7wMicKf8I/AAAAAAAAAt0/IQ6_uox20gA/s1600-h/hannah+pg+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_7wMicKf8I/AAAAAAAAAt0/IQ6_uox20gA/s400/hannah+pg+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187847918971420610" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85695/jayhawkwife/199d9baecdf4dc761c56c58a935e29df.png" border="0" /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-6150255552670263122008-04-10T14:55:00.003-05:002008-04-10T14:56:38.010-05:00Just found a neat website for adding your name to all of your computer signatures.<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85695/jayhawkwife/199d9baecdf4dc761c56c58a935e29df.png" border="0" /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-55985992984726772642008-04-10T09:46:00.002-05:002008-04-10T09:51:06.470-05:00Bad Day Shopping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_4otycKf7I/AAAAAAAAAts/bSTW91HNYVI/s1600-h/saladfail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_4otycKf7I/AAAAAAAAAts/bSTW91HNYVI/s400/saladfail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187628587876515762" /></a><br />Not ON MY Menu!MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-41488657759087617532008-04-10T09:17:00.002-05:002008-04-10T09:23:08.138-05:00Mine is Broke!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_4h3CcKf6I/AAAAAAAAAtk/PE8pIbPDw78/s1600-h/mellykateasybutton.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R_4h3CcKf6I/AAAAAAAAAtk/PE8pIbPDw78/s400/mellykateasybutton.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187621050208911266" /></a><br /><br />Found on this site: <a href="http://mellykat.blogspot.com">Keeping Up With The Groveses</a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-69579860138494662412008-04-07T07:57:00.003-05:002008-04-07T08:14:09.297-05:00Menu Plan for April 7-13<div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14;">Menu Plan #1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Dinner Menu-at-a-Glance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday- Salisbury Steak -</b> <b>Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots – Mashed Potatoes<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Tuesday – Elegant Chicken Sauté - White Sauce and Peas – Biscuits<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Wednesday – Corn Bread Beef Bake – Salad<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Thursday - Chicken Casserole – Chinese Coleslaw – Fruit Salad<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Friday – Texas-Style Lasagna – Pita Chips and Spicy Cheese Dip<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Saturday – Homemade Manicotti – Homemade Breadsticks - Salad<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Sunday - Sweet and Tangy Chicken - Confetti Green Beans – Rolls<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:14;">Recipes for the Week-<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p> </div> <b><i style=""><u><span style=""><br /></span></u></i></b> <div class="Section2"> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Breakfast Burrito – <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 4 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">9 egg whites</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3 eggs</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2/3 cup milk skim</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 teaspoons salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon black pepper</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 cups mixed vegetables steamed in microwave</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Whip eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese together in a separate bowl.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Heat frying pan to medium high until water droplets scatter. Spray thoroughly with</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">nonstick cooking spray. Pour whipped mixture onto medium hot frying pan and stir</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">constantly to scramble. When eggs are almost firm, add vegetables (if desired) and blend</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">into egg mixture.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Roll egg mixture in a whole-wheat or white soft flour tortilla. Serve with your favorite</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">salsa and fat free sour cream. Deliciously fast for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">*Remember to eat only two to three "whole" eggs per week. You eat less than one whole</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">egg with this recipe.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Brunch Pizza Squares <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 8 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 pound bulk pork sausages</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent rolls</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">4 eggs</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/8 teaspoon pepper</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. In a skillet cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Unroll crescent dough into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Press dough 1/2 "</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">up the sides; seal seams. Sprinkle with sausage.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and pepper. Pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes of until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Lemon-Blueberry Wraps <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 6 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup Original Bisquick®</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 tablespoon sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 teaspoon grated lemon peels</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons lemon juice</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 egg</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Lemon cream Filling (below)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3/4 cup fresh blueberries (approximately)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Lemon-Blueberry Wraps</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 teaspoons grated lemon peels</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Stir all ingredients except Lemon Cream Filling and blueberries until blended. For</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">each wrap, pour 2 tablespoons batter onto hot griddle, spreading each to make about 6-</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">inch circle. Cook until tops are slightly dry. Turn and cook until bottoms are golden</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">brown; cool.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Make Lemon Cream Filling. Spread about 2 tablespoons filling onto center of each</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">wrap. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon blueberries; roll up.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Lemon Cream Filling <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 teaspoons grated lemon peel</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Stir in sugar and lemon peel; set aside.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">stiff. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Monday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Salisbury Steak – <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 4 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 pound ground beef</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/3 cup dry bread crumbs</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 teaspoon pepper</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 egg</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed beef broth</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)*</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons cold water</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 teaspoons cornstarch</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg; shape into 4 oval patties, each</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">about 3/4-inch thick.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Cook patties in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until brown,</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">about 10 minutes; drain. Add onion, broth and mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Cover and simmer until patties are done, about 10 minutes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Remove patties; keep warm. Heat onion mixture to boiling. Mix water and cornstarch;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">stir into onion mixture. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over patties.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 4 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 16-ounce can baby carrots</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 tablespoon brown sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 tablespoon honey</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat carrots. Drain and keep hot.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. In a second small saucepan, mix together orange juice, butter or margarine, brown</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">sugar and honey. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and boil for 4 to 5 minutes or</p> <p class="MsoNormal">until sauce is reduced and syrupy, stirring often. Do not burn. Spoon over carrots to coat.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">*Instant Mashed Potatoes and butter and garlic spices.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Tuesday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Elegant Chicken Sauté <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 2 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 chicken breasts large boneless, chilled</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons flour</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary dried</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 to 3 tablespoons butter</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Remove skin from chicken breasts. Cut chicken into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2 -inch strips. Sprinkle</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">with salt. Coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess flour.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Place rosemary between several thicknesses of waxed paper on a cutting board. With a</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">wooden mallet or edge or a rolling pin, crush rosemary. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">over medium-high heat, melt butter (don't allow to brown). Add vinegar, rosemary and</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">chicken. Stirring continually, cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">pink on the inside.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Serve with steamed green beans</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">White Sauce and Peas <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 2 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons butter or margarine</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 tablespoons flour</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 10-ounce package peas cooked and drained, or 1 cup canned peas, drained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Add flour and salt.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add milk. Stirring, bring to a boil and boil until thick and</p> <p class="MsoNormal">bubbly. Stir in peas and heat through. Serve with Salmon Cakes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">***Fix one box of JIFFY Biscuit mix <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Wednesday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Corn Bread Beef Bake <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 6 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 pound ground beef</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 teaspoons chili powder</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (11 1/2-ounce) can refrigerated corn bread twists</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Heat oven to 350°.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Cook beef in 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, corn and</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">chili powder; heat to boiling.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Immediately top with corn bread twists left in round shape (do not unwind), pressing</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">down gently.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until corn bread is golden brown.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Serve with melon slices</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Thursday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Chicken Casserole <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 4 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3 tablespoons cornstarch</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 cups chicken broth</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 teaspoon turmeric or curry</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 teaspoon paprika</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 teaspoon oregano</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 cups brown rice cooked</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 onion chopped</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, grated</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Combine cornstarch, milk, and chicken broth. Add spices and cook over medium heat</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">until thick.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Arrange chicken breasts in casserole dish with the rice and onion. Cover with the</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">heated liquid and top with cheese.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Chinese Coleslaw <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">1 lb. pkg. Dole coleslaw mix<br />2 pkg. beef or chicken Ramen noodles<br />2 bunches chopped green onions<br />1 c. slivered almonds (optional)<br />2 c. roasted sunflowers<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style=";font-size:9;color:black;" >DRESSING: (Make early in the day):<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">1 cup oil<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />1/3 cup vinegar<br />2 Ramen seasoning pkg.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Combine just before serving.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">*Serve with fruit salad</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Friday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Texas-Style Lasagna <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 10 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1-1/2 pounds ground beef</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 teaspoon seasoned salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (1 1/4-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 cups (16 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 eggs, beaten</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">12 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3-1/2 to 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. In a large skillet, brown meat; drain. Add seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes,</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">tomato sauce and chilies; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Combine cottage cheese and eggs.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">tortillas, half of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">layers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">serving.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Pita Chips <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds<br />1/3 cup no-oil Italian dressing<br />1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Cut rounds into 8 wedges each. Brush each with dressing. Place on ungreased sheet, dressing side up. Combine Parmesan and sesame seeds; sprinkle over wedges. Bake 10 minutes at 425 degrees. 12 calories per chip. Yield: 32 chips.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">HOT & SPICY Cheese Dip <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">1 lb. Velveeta cheese<br />1 can "Rotel" chilies and tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Cut cheese into chunks and melt in double boiler or in microwave (70%). If Rotel tomatoes are whole, chop; mix with melted cheese THOROUGHLY. Serve warm with your favorite chips.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Serve with Spanish style rice and orange slices</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Saturday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Homemade Manicotti <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 6 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 cups flour</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup milk</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3 eggs</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup grated Romano cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 egg</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 28-ounce jar spaghetti sauce</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese optional</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, 3 eggs and salt until smooth. Pour about 2 T.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">onto a hot greased 8" skillet; spread to a 5" circle. Cook over medium heat until set - do</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">not brown or turn. Repeat with the remaining batter, making 18 crepes. Stack crepes</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">between waxed paper; set aside.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. For filling, combine cheese, 1 egg and parsley. Spoon 3-4 T. down the center of each</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">crepe; roll up. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Place crepes, seam side down, over the sauce; pour remaining sauce over top.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">until heated through. Sprinkle with shredded Romano cheese if desired.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Serve with garlic toast/Breadsticks and Italian style salad</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Soft Breadsticks <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">2 1/2 cups flour<br />4 tsp. sugar<br />3 tsp. baking powder<br />1 tsp. salt<br />1 1/3 cup milk<br />6 tbs. melted butter<br />4 tsp. sesame seeds<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">In a small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Gradually add milk and stir to form a soft dough.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;">Turn onto a floured surface. Knead gently 3 to 4 times. Roll into a 20x5x1/2"rectangle. Cut into 24 breadsticks. Place butter in 2 13x9x2" pans. Put breadsticks in butter and turn to coat. Sprinkle with seeds.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p>Variations: Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, etc. can be added, if desired. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and sprinkle with garlic powder before baking to make garlic bread sticks. Bake at 450°F for 14 to 18 minutes.<span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Sunday-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Sweet and Tangy Chicken <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Makes 4 servings<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1 tablespoon butter or margarine<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1 can tomato soup<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1/4 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1 tablespoon brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1 tablespoon vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">1. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">2. Add soup, water, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:10;">10 minutes or until internal juices of chicken run clear.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Confetti Green Beans <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 6 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 10-ounce package frozen green beans thawed and drained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 7-ounce can corn drained</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup butter or margarine</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup sliced olives</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon basil</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon oregano</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. In a saucepan, combine green beans, corn, butter and olives. Season with basil,</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">oregano and garlic powder.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">2. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Buttery Light Dinner Rolls <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1/4 cup sugar <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 teaspoon salt <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 cup milk, scalded <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 package active dry yeast <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1/3 cup warm water <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 egg, beaten <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">About 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">2 tablespoons melted butter </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Stir sugar, salt, and butter into milk; cool to lukewarm. Place warm water in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with yeast and stir to dissolve. Add warm milk mixture and egg; blend well. Stir in 2 to 3 cups flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Mix in additional flour about 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft and sticky but not stick to the sides of the bowl. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to cover dough with grease. Cover with damp towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes to one hour. Punch down dough. Shape into rolls (1 1/2-inch balls) and place in two greased 8- or 9-inch cake pans or on a large baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. Cover with damp towel. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.</p> <p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush rolls with melted butter and bake 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve hot. Makes about 24 rolls.</p> <p class="aboutauthor">Mindy Merrell is a cookbook author and frequent American Profile</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Desserts-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Pineapple Upside Down Cake – <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 8 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup margarine or butter</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup packed brown sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 (8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut in half</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Maraschino cherry, if desired</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick®</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup granulated sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup milk or water</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2 tablespoons vegetable oil</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 egg</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Heat oven to 350°. Melt margarine in round pan, 9 x 1 1/4 inches, or square pan, 8 x 8</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">x 2 inches, in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar over margarine. Arrange pineapple slices in</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">single layer on sugar mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Place cherry in center of each</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">pineapple slice (cherries with stems can be added after baking).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Beat remaining ingredients in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds,</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">occasionally. Pour batter over pineapple.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Immediately turn pan upside down onto heatproof serving plate; leave pan over cake</p> <p class="MsoNormal">a few minutes. 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Let cake stand at least 10 minutes before serving.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:14;">Snacks-<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b>Caramel Corn <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Makes 15 servings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3 3/4 quarts (15 cups) popped corn</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1 cup packed brown sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 cup margarine or butter</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/4 cup light corn syrup</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">1. Heat oven to 200°. Divide popped corn between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">2. Heat brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt, stirring occasionally, in saucepan</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">until bubbly around edge. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes; remove from heat.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">3. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over popped corn, stirring until corn is well</p> <p class="MsoNormal">coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">NUTS AND BOLTS <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">1/2 c. butter<br />1/4 c. salad oil<br />1/4 c. bacon fat<br />1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce<br />2 tsp. garlic salt<br />4 tsp. celery salt<br />4 c. unblanched almonds (or mixed nuts)<br />4 c. Wheat Chex or other small shredded wheat squares<br />4 c. Rice Chex<br />2 c. Cheerios<br />2 c. thin pretzels<br />1 (8 to 10 oz.) pkg. Cheese Flings or similar cracker snack<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Melt butter, oil and bacon fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Add salts. Remove from heat and let stand a few minutes. In large roasting pan combine nuts, cereals, pretzels and Cheese Flings. Pour sauce over this and toss to blend. Bake uncovered in slow 200 degree oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. 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We either love them. Or we fear letting them go.</p> <p>We cherish them and know they have value to us. Or we fear that we’ll need them someday. We fear that we wasted our money on them. We fear what others will think if we let them go. We even fear making the decision to release our mishaps or mistakes, so we don’t make any decision. Instead we hold onto stuff out of guilt.</p> <p>Well, guess what?</p> <p>Love is the only reason to do anything. If you don’t love it, toss it. Give it away. Your abundance and energy will increase when you begin to live by love and not by fear.</p> <p><strong>Here are 56 things you can toss out (or give away) right now…</strong></p> <p><em>Thanks to Julie, Sandra, Lisa, Eva and Sue from last week’s <a href="http://christinekane.com/site/retreats/" title="Retreats">retreat</a> for contributing to this list.</em> <img src="http://christinekane.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" class="wp-smiley" /> </p> <p><strong>1.</strong> All the hotel key cards you’ve brought home with you.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> The doilies your Aunt Edna crocheted 35 years ago that got handed down to you.</p><p>(I can't let go of Family History)<br /></p> <p><em>You can fondly remember your Aunt Edna without having her doilies around.<br />In fact, you’ll probably have more fondness once you let go of the doilies!</em></p> <p><strong>3.</strong> CD’s you haven’t listened to in three years or more. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">OK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>4.</strong> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">The boxes of cassettes you’ve been meaning to transfer to CD’s.- Yes I have a Box!!<br /></span></p> <p><strong>5.</strong> The bread maker. - <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">But I do Use Mine!</span><br /></p> <p><em>Seriously. When was the last time you made bread?</em></p> <p><strong>6.</strong> Your wedding dress -<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Gone</span><br /></p> <p><em>You can say you’ve been saving it for your daughter, but here are three signs that your daughter doesn’t want to wear it: a] she’s already married and wore her own dress, b] she’s been roommates with a woman named Pat for nine years, or c] you don’t have a daughter.</em></p> <p><strong>7.</strong> Credit card bills from 1995. -<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);"> Ok this will take time... But I will let them go!</span><br /></p> <p><strong>8.</strong> The Allen wrenches from every piece of IKEA furniture you ever assembled. <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">That's Craig's in his INBOX</span><br /></p> <p><strong>9.</strong> The jacket you spent way too much money on and never wore. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NO JACKET</span><br /></p> <p><em>C’mon. Keeping it around just to punish yourself for your bad choices is like going to parochial school all over again.</em></p> <p><strong>10.</strong> Every scratching post or toy your cat doesn’t like. - <span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">NO CAT - BUT I HAVE KID'S TOYS TO SORT...</span><br /></p> <p><em>Your cat didn’t go to parochial school so there’s no sense punishing him.</em></p> <p><strong>11.</strong> House plants you no longer love.</p> <p><strong>12.</strong> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The stacks of O Magazine you swear you’ll re-read</span> - BUT THEY WORK GREAT IN THE BATHROOM...</span><br /></p> <p><strong>13.</strong> <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/bathroom-clutter-the-9-worst-offenders/" title="bathroom clutter: the 9 worst offenders">Every little zippy bag</a> that came with a Clinique purchase.-<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">YES I WILL</span><br /></p> <p><strong>14.</strong> Every unopened perfume that came with a Clinique purchase. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">OLD PERFUME OUT</span><br /></p> <p><strong>15.</strong> Leftover scrunchies in case you grow your hair long again. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">BUT I HAVE YOUNG GIRLS</span><br /></p> <p><strong>16.</strong> The “Cherries Jubilee” flavored lip balm that makes you nauseous. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">HMMM I WILL THINK ON THIS ONE...- OLD MAKE UP </span><br /></p> <p><strong>17.</strong> Every single regretful lipstick color you bought on a whim. (And yes, “Cherries Jubilee” is probably there, too.)<span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"> OK I SAID OLD MAKE UP OUT</span><br /></p> <p><strong>18.</strong> Your last four cell phones and all their chargers and blue teeth.- <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">BUT THE KID'S LIKE TO PLAY WITH THEM</span><br /></p> <p><strong>19.</strong> Single socks.-<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> I'VE GOT A WHOLE BASKET OF OLD MAIDS</span><br /></p> <p><em>Face it. Their partners have moved on.</em></p> <p><strong>20.</strong> The Spode Christmas plates and mugs you don’t like. (Along with the Christmas bath towels and welcome mat.)- <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">THAT'S ALREADY DONE</span><br /></p> <p><em>These - all given to you by various in-laws - won’t prove your familial devotion. If you can’t stand Spode, then let it go. If you’re not the Christmas towel type - then call the gifter before she visits for the holidays, and tell the truth. “I want to honor our relationship, and I love you, AND here’s the deal. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to let you know…” You might be surprised at how open relationships become when <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/you-teach-people-how-to-treat-you/" title="you teach people how to treat you">you teach people how to treat you</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>21.</strong> The framed posters you had in your college dorm room. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">NO POSTER</span><br /></p> <p><em>Really. You get to move on to something nicer.</em></p> <p><strong>22.</strong> Old stereo wires. - <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">I'LL TALK TO CRAIG ON THIS ONE</span><br /></p> <p><em>Husbands refuse to let go of any of these mysterious wires. Try this: Put them in a bin and label it “Random Cables and Wires.” After two years, bring it out of storage and kindly note that no one has thought about it in two years. Ask if it would be okay to let go of half of them. Repeat process until all mysterious cables and wires are gone. </em></p> <p><strong>23.</strong> The nails, screws, anchors, and cup hooks rusting in the bottom of your tool chest. - <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">AGAIN CRAIG'S DEAL</span><br /></p> <p><strong>24.</strong> Remote controls that don’t remotely control anything you still own. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">THEY ALL WORK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>25.</strong> Lamps, toasters, blenders, coffeemakers that no longer work. -J<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">UST THREW OUT A LAMP LAST WEEK BUT I THINK I CAN FIND OTHER STUFF</span><br /></p> <p><strong>26.</strong> The notion that you will <em>ever</em> be one of those moms that makes beautiful scrapbooks.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I HAVE SCRAPBOOKS ( BUT I ALSO HAVE PHOTO BOXES )</span><br /></p> <p><em>Put your photos in boxes. No one will judge you. -<br /></em></p> <p><strong>27.</strong> Old blankets and linens you keep in case you suddenly have 27 sleepover guests. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">OK I'LL SORT IT OUT</span><br /></p> <p><strong>28.</strong> College text books -<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> THAT'S CRAIG-I HAVE OTHER BOOKS!!</span><br /></p> <p><strong>29.</strong> Any boring decorative item that does little more than fill space. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">OK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>30.</strong> Vases you don’t love or use. <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">OK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>31.</strong> Candle holders you don’t love or use. <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">OK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>32.</strong> Picture frames you don’t love or use. <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">OK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>33.</strong> All your class notes from college. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">NO THAT'S CRAIG-</span><br /></p> <p><strong>34.</strong> The idea that you have to save every piece of your children’s artwork and school work because it might mean you don’t love them if you don’t. <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">OK -I'LL THINK ABOUT IT</span><br /></p> <p><strong>35.</strong> The “good silver” you don’t use that was passed down to you. <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">NO GOOD SILVER HERE!</span><br /></p> <p><strong>36.</strong> Old VHS movies - <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">WE STILL WATCH THEM- AT LEAST THE KIDS DO!!</span><br /></p> <p><em>If they’re really that important to you, get them in DVD. If you haven’t watched them in 2 years, you can rent them when you need them next.</em></p> <p><strong>37.</strong> Unlabeled VHS tapes. <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">NO DON'T THINK SO-NONE HERE</span><br /></p> <p><em>And don’t waste your time watching them just in case.</em></p> <p><strong>38.</strong> The stationary bike that got even more stationary after you got it- <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">NONE</span><br /></p> <p><strong>39.</strong> The fabric pieces you’ve been collecting in case you ever become a quilter.<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">NONE</span></p> <p><em>Sandra wrote: I have bought many odds and ends of materials to try and<br />use in different craft projects. Do I sew? Nope! Have I started any<br />projects with these materials? Nope!</em></p> <p><strong>40.</strong> Flashlights that dimly light up only after you bang them over and over on your thigh. <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">I'LL CHECK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>41.</strong> Old keys that open some door somewhere in the past. K<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">ID'S AGAIN LOVE THEM AND PLAY WITH THEM</span><br /></p> <p><strong>42.</strong> Suitcases you don’t use. <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">BY THE WAY THAT REMINDS ME I NEED NEW SUITCASES</span><br /></p> <p><strong>43.</strong> Old computers. - <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">KID USE THEM FOR THEIR GAMES</span><br /></p> <p><strong>44.</strong> Old stereos. <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">OUT IN THE GARAGE</span><br /></p> <p><strong>45.</strong> Promotional duffel bags with ugly logos and bad acronyms stitched all over them. -<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 153);"> NO</span><br /></p> <p><strong>46.</strong> Anything that makes you say, “But I got such a good price on it!”- <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">NO ??</span><br /></p> <p><strong>47.</strong> Anything that makes you say, “But I paid so much for it!” -<span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">NO??</span><br /></p> <p><strong>48.</strong> Half-full cans of paint <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">NONE OF THESE</span><br /></p> <p><em>(Take these to Lowe’s and leave them in the paint department - they’ll either re-sell them or give them away.)</em></p> <p><strong>49.</strong> Extra baby items/Old baby items <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">GETTING RID OF THEM THIS WEEK</span><br /></p> <p><strong>50.</strong> Record albums. <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">BUT THEY ARE COLLATOR ITEMS NOW</span><br /></p> <p><em>And don’t spend your extra hours in a day trying to figure out if someone will buy them. Really. They won’t. </em></p> <p><strong>51.</strong> Gifts you never liked. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">A GIFT YOU DON'T LIKE NO SUCH THING</span><br /></p> <p><strong>52.</strong> All the cross-stitch, knitting, or sewing projects you never finished.<br /></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">OK MAYBE ONE OF THEM</span><br /></p> <p><em>Just THINK of all the extra creative energy you’ll have once you’ve let those go.</em></p> <p><strong>53.</strong> Any glassware or dinnerware that is a “memorabilia” item from proms or sororities or sports events. <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">WE DO USE THESE- BUT I'LL SEE WHAT I CAN DO</span><br /></p> <p><em>I have to quote Julie on this: “I have, on a shelf but will now throw out, some of my sorority formal glassware I had kept to remember that occasion. Upon looking back… do I really want to remember that I threw up in the parking lot that night?”</em></p> <p><strong>54.</strong> Old information packets you no longer need or that you can easily find on line. <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">Hmmm GOOD IDEA</span><br /></p> <p><em>Lisa writes, “I’ve thrown out a whole 2 drawer filing cabinet full of out-dated nutrition booklets, and information about breastfeeding (which I finished doing about six years ago) that ‘I might need someday.’”</em></p> <p><strong>55.</strong> All the hotel soaps that you took with you. <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">NONE OF THOSE HERE</span><br /></p> <p><em>(And stop taking them. You’ve got plenty of soap!)</em></p> <p><strong>56.</strong> The belief that you only have to go through the de-cluttering process once and won’t ever have to do it again. <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">SURE</span></p><p>FROM ORGANIZED JUNKIE: I FOUND THIS SITE <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">HERE</span></a><br /></p>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-62810483220991918162008-03-25T23:24:00.001-05:002008-03-25T23:25:53.149-05:00Red Sox Fan???<div style="width: 320px; border: 1px solid gray; padding: 6px; font: normal 12px sans-serif; color: black; background-color: white;"><b style="color: black; font-size: 20px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;">67% TRUE Red Sox Fan, PLAY ON!</b> <div style="width: 200px; background: white; border: 1px solid black; text-align: left;"><div style="width: 67%; background: red; font-size: 8px; line-height: 8px;"> </div></div><p style="margin: 10px; border: none; background: white; color: black;">You could have done worse but sorry you need to be more dedicated. Be proud of being a Bostonian and a Red Sox fan! Try harder next time. Yankees suck, Yankees suck!!<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.gotoquiz.com/are_you_a_true_dedicated_red_sox_fan" style="color: blue;">Are You a True Dedicated RED SOX Fan?</a><br /><a href="http://www.gotoquiz.com/" style="color: blue;">Quizzes for MySpace</a></b></p></div><br /><br />Just for you!! REDSOXCHIXMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-42567948161003617662008-03-21T07:40:00.004-05:002008-03-21T07:57:34.227-05:00Resurrection Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Resurrection Cookies</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">I guess t</span>his recipe has been floating around for years.<br />But I just found it on the site listed below.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">You will need:<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1 cup whole pecans </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1 teaspoon vinegar </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >3 egg whites</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >a pinch salt </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1 cup sugar</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >a zipper baggy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1 wooden spoon</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >scotch tape</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Bible</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Instructions:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >These are to be made the evening before Easter (if you are going to the Vigil Mass, you can make them before leaving). Preheat oven to 300F.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >(this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe).</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >to drink. Read: John 19:28-30</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >to give us life. Read: John 10:10&11</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >know and belong to Him. Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Read: Matthew 27:57-60</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Put the cookie sheet in the oven, solemnly close the door and turn the oven OFF.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Explain that Jesus tomb was sealed and guarded. Read: Matthew 27:65-66</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Go to bed.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read: John 16:20&22</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >On Easter morning, get up before the children, unseal the oven door and leave it open just a bit. When they awaken, give every child a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Enjoy the sweetness of the Resurrection!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Site needs credit : <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://ebeth.typepad.com/reallearning/"><span style="font-size:130%;">In the Heart of my Home </span></a></span></span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">I check this site for helpful Mom tips!!<br />Photo's coming soon!!<br /></div>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-29519749307169321592008-03-13T23:52:00.002-05:002008-03-13T23:53:29.650-05:00New Layouts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R9oEvRgNvjI/AAAAAAAAAp8/cr024UO2zBQ/s1600-h/Siswink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R9oEvRgNvjI/AAAAAAAAAp8/cr024UO2zBQ/s400/Siswink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177455931814690354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R9oEvhgNvkI/AAAAAAAAAqE/HDImOSBWfO0/s1600-h/hannahplay.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R9oEvhgNvkI/AAAAAAAAAqE/HDImOSBWfO0/s400/hannahplay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177455936109657666" /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-87314984543300082192008-03-08T21:37:00.003-06:002008-03-08T21:41:45.617-06:00Free Download: TO DO LISTIf your like me, I'm always looking for a new download of lists, charts, and new ways to do things. <br /><br />Well I just ran across this site the other day. You might want to take a look at it- It really has some neat stuff. <br /><br />I'm checking out this week the free download of the TO DO List!<br /><br />Free Download: <a href="http://www.momready.com/articles/content.asp?ID=111"> To Do List</a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-70005039070683887772008-03-02T11:13:00.000-06:002008-03-04T12:31:12.280-06:00The Birthday Party Sleep-over!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S0b0S_4I/AAAAAAAAApk/ILPH3h6UeGo/s1600-h/slumber1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S0b0S_4I/AAAAAAAAApk/ILPH3h6UeGo/s320/slumber1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173952976436526978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S1b0S_5I/AAAAAAAAAps/Ub9Z-8BvSAM/s1600-h/peteemka.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S1b0S_5I/AAAAAAAAAps/Ub9Z-8BvSAM/s320/peteemka.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173952993616396178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S170S_6I/AAAAAAAAAp0/eqlZwcVNj_k/s1600-h/Eggblowing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R82S170S_6I/AAAAAAAAAp0/eqlZwcVNj_k/s320/Eggblowing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173953002206330786" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What was I thinking? I let my two March Birthday Girls invite friends over for a birthday Slumber Party. *Rule of thumb, invite more than you think will come (so someone comes) RIGHT!! OPPS! We had a really good turn out and lucky Me ! I had the best bunch of girls - a Crazy Mom could ask for. Now image if you will five (5) Fifth Graders and five (5) Second Graders in one house with a 5 year old, a 4 year old and a 17 month old,(all Girls) and one very understanding loving DAD. By the end at 3 o'clock the next day (yes, I know everyone told me that it was a long time) None of the girls wanted to go home. They had a blast with movies, games and art activities.</span>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-82961828927388900472008-02-19T22:46:00.001-06:002008-02-19T22:49:12.213-06:00If You Give a MOM a Muffin!If you give a mom a muffin,<br />She'll want a cup of coffee to go with it.<br />She'll pour herself some.<br />The coffee will get spilled by her three year old.<br />She'll wipe it up.<br />Wiping the floor, she will find some dirty socks.<br />She'll remember she has to do some laundry.<br />When she puts the laundry in the washer,<br />she'll trip over some snow boots and bump into the<br />freezer.<br />Bumping into the freezer will remind her that she<br />has to plan supper for tonight.<br />She will get out a pound of hamburger. She'll look for her cookbook. (101Things to Make With a Pound of Hamburger.)<br />The cookbook is sitting under a pile of mail.<br />She will see the phone bill which is due tomorrow.<br />She will look for her checkbook.<br />The checkbook is in her purse that is being dumped<br />out by her two year old.<br />She'll smell something funny. She'll change the two year old.<br />While she is changing the two year old the phone<br />will ring. (Of course!) Her five year old will answer it and hang up.<br />She remembers that she wants to phone a friend to<br />come over for coffee on Friday.<br />Thinking of coffee will remind her that she was<br />going to have a cup.<br />She will pour herself some.<br />And chances are,<br />If she has a cup of coffee,<br />Her kids will have eaten the muffin that went with it.<br /><br />Taken from this Blogsite: <a href="http://housewifebarbie.blogspot.com/">AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE<br /></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-50876664657669045942008-02-19T21:50:00.002-06:002008-02-19T21:51:01.128-06:00So True!<table width=350 align=center border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2><tr><td bgcolor="#EEEEEE" align=center><br /><font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" style='color:black; font-size: 14pt;'><br /><strong>You Are a Boston Creme Donut</strong><br /></font></td></tr><br /><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><br /><center><img src="http://www.blogthingsimages.com/whatdonutareyouquiz/boston-creme-donut.jpg" height="100" width="100"></center><br /><font color="#000000"><br />You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you.<br /><br />But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft.<br /><br />You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily.<br /><br />You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out.<br /></font></td></tr></table><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatdonutareyouquiz/">What Donut Are You?</a></div>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-23676028133308281952008-02-07T09:42:00.000-06:002008-02-07T09:52:14.893-06:00WishesMay you get all your wishes but one, So you always have something to strive for.MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-21849910260941098632008-02-06T10:00:00.000-06:002008-02-06T10:05:08.037-06:00PLAYFUL PAIGE<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedollpalace.com/" title="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace"><img border="0" alt="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace" src="http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollmaker/doll-maker-get-doll-22700733.png"/></a><br /><br /><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=PAIGE&up_mon=3&up_dat=16&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23993333%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23bb5555%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23DD7777%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23EE8888&output=js"></script><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858118.png"/></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-50623205134442821752008-02-06T09:51:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:55:15.250-06:00HALARIOUS HALEY<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedollpalace.com/" title="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace"><img border="0" alt="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace" src="http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollmaker/doll-maker-get-doll-22700869.png"/></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=HALEY&up_mon=2&up_dat=16&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23993333%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23bb5555%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23DD7777%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23EE8888&output=js"></script><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858117.png"/></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-15559692838747941532008-02-06T09:46:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:48:20.542-06:00K.D. DOLL<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R6nWjtOzoyI/AAAAAAAAAiE/FWE058IT-dI/s1600-h/kaylee.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R6nWjtOzoyI/AAAAAAAAAiE/FWE058IT-dI/s320/kaylee.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163894356682449698" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858104.png"/></a><br /><br /><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=Kaylee's%20Birthday&up_mon=10&up_dat=14&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ff9977%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ffddcc%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ff9977%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ffddcc%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ff9977&output=js"></script>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-72352053822106376292008-02-06T09:41:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:42:28.150-06:00"TOO CUTE" TIA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R6nVSdOzoxI/AAAAAAAAAh8/s5Y69TLeYXU/s1600-h/too+cute+tia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_t__IQ5TiDqA/R6nVSdOzoxI/AAAAAAAAAh8/s5Y69TLeYXU/s320/too+cute+tia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163892960818078482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858043.png"/></a><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=TIA&up_mon=9&up_dat=29&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%2399BB66%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23AACC66%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23BBDD66&output=js"></script>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-63288991498971483772008-02-06T09:20:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:35:33.032-06:00TALENTED TAYLOR<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedollpalace.com/" title="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace"><img border="0" alt="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace" src="http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollmaker/doll-maker-get-doll-22700266.png"/></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=TAYLOR&up_mon=8&up_dat=28&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23004488%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23005599%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%230077BB%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%230088CC&output=js"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858128.png"/></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-88152446747668299052008-02-06T09:08:00.001-06:002008-02-06T09:34:14.522-06:00DANA LEIGH<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedollpalace.com/" title="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace"><img border="0" alt="Dress Up Games, Doll Makers and Cartoon Dolls @ The Doll Palace" src="http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollmaker/doll-maker-get-doll-22700545.png"/></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031681720919604099.post-13287615096890719972008-02-06T09:02:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:06:31.023-06:00DIVA DANA<script src="http://gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://calebegg.com/countdown.xml&up_eve=DANA&up_mon=3&up_dat=7&up_yer=2008&synd=open&w=320&h=75&title=__MSG_countdown__+&lang=all&country=ALL&border=%23ffffff%7C0px%2C1px+solid+%23ffdd00%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23ffdd33%7C0px%2C2px+solid+%23ffee99&output=js"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tickers.families.com"><img border="0" src="http://tac.families.com/ezb/858122.png"/></a>MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014882273961381211noreply@blogger.com0