Sunday, November 30, 2008
Another Tag
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thankful Thursday
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Whats cooking Wednesday :)

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday Tips
Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.
If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared, and that you know how to handle road conditions.
It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.
Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
Keep your lights and windshield clean.
Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.
Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.
Working flashlight and extra batteries
Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
Compass
First aid kit
Exterior windshield cleaner
Ice scraper and snow brush
Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container
Scissors and string/cord
Non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Movie Monday

" Everytime you hear a bell ring an angel gets its wings"
An all time classic quote from the movie.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Today is my 1st Thanksgiving that I am making. :)

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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thanksgivng Craft :)
What you'll need:
2 jumbo craft sticks
Brown acrylic craft paint
Small wooden clothespin
Paintbrush
Small straw hat, cut in half
Scissors
Small red foam heart
Miniature orange foam triangle
2 yellow foam chick feet
2 small wiggle eyes
White craft glue
Hot glue gun
9 feathers in fall colors
How to make it:
Paint both craft sticks and clothespin with brown paint, set aside to dry. Paint a second coat on the craft sticks, but not the clothespin.
Glue feathers in a fan behind one of the craft sticks. Sandwich the second craft stick behind the feathers.
Glue the straw hat half to the top of the craft stick.
Glue two wiggle eyes under the hat.
Glue red heart upside down for waddle. Glue the orange triangle upside down at the top of the waddle.
Glue the yellow duck feet to the bottom of the craft stick, pointing upward.
Glue the clothespin to the front of the craft stick, pointing downward.
To hang on the fridge, attach two round magnets to the back of the turkey.
To hang on a door, attach a piece of ribbon or yarn to the back of the turkey.
Save the other half of your straw hat for another project.
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Friday Funny ( Late)
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thankful Thursday
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Whats cooking Wednesday!
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Rachael What your Home Says about You
What Your Home Says About You
You come across as somewhat intellectual.
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Tuesday Tips
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Thanks Linda

You've always been there, making sure I was o.k.
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Movie Monday
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Friday Funny
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Thankful Thursdays
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Whats cooking Wednesday!
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Tuesday Tips

moderation is key. Enjoy the foods you want in moderation. Avoid overeating by choosing a small amount of your favorite foods. This way you can enjoy many dishes, and you won’t feel uncomfortably full later on.
don’t come with an empty stomach. Going to a celebration on an empty stomach will lead you to eating whatever is in front of you. You will also eat more quickly, leaving you feeling full and uncomfortable for the rest of the evening. Instead, eat something light before you go, and you’ll likely be more sensible about what you do eat, and you’ll enjoy it more.
don’t focus on the food. Whatever the occasion, remember the reason you are celebrating. Although food is a part of the celebration, it should not be the main focus. Spend time with your family and friends, and get to know others instead of getting to know the setup of the buffet.
be selective. Don’t spend your calories and fat grams on foods you don’t love. Instead, select the foods you know you enjoy or those that are special to the holiday season.
limit your alcohol intake. Although alcoholic beverages may be low in fat, they can be very high in calories. Alcohol also lowers your inhibitions and may cause you to eat more than you had planned. If you do drink, be aware of how much you consume and how it will affect your eating.
ask for support. Share your goals and new healthy lifestyle with your family and friends. If you know the host or hostess, ask for their support and suggest some healthy food choices. You might even suggest planning an activity that doesn’t involve food, such as taking a walk or building a snowman.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Movie Monday :)

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Friday, November 7, 2008
Friday Funny
Well, the little boy heard every word they said. After they were done fighting, he went up to the mom and asked her what bitches and bastards were. She told him that they were people. Then he asked what crooked dicks and floppy tits were. She told him that they were coats and hats. The little boy accepted both answers and went on his way.
The next day, they were getting ready for a huge feast with friends and family. The little boy went up stairs where his dad was shaving. The dad cut himself and said, "Shit!"
Well once again, the boy started asking questions and asked what 'shit' was. The father told him that it was "shaving cream."
The boy accepted this answer and went downstairs where his mom was stuffing a turkey. When the mom cut herself with a knife, she said "F*ck!" The boy once again asked what 'f*ck' was. She told him that it was "stuffing".
About that time, the door bell rang. When the little boy went to answer the door, it was his grandparents. Upon opening the door, the little boy said: "Hi bitches and bastards. Let me take your crooked dicks and floppy tits for you. Dad's upstairs putting shit on his face and mom's in the kitchen f*cking the turkey."
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thinking Thursday
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Whats cooking Wednesday :)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1/2 cup cold solid vegetable shortening
Ice water
4 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples
1 large lemon, juiced
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons milk
Make the Dough: In a food processor, pulse 2 1/2 cups of the flour with the salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Add 8 tablespoons of the butter and the shortening; pulse until the mixture resembles small peas. Add 1/3 cup of ice water and pulse until evenly moistened. Squeeze some of the mixture with your hand; it should come together. If it crumbles, add 1 tablespoon of ice water and pulse again.
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and gently press with the heel of your hand, then gather into a ball with a few quick strokes. Divide in half and form into disks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 days.
On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk into a 13-inch round 1/8 inch thick. Fit the round into a 9-inch glass pie plate and trim the overhang to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate the pie shell. Roll out the second disk into a 12-inch round 1/8 inch thick; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, Make the Filling: Peel, halve and core the apples, then cut into 3/4-inch wedges and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. In a 12-inch skillet, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter over low heat; stir in the brown sugar. Add the apples and turn to coat. Increase the heat to high and cook, turning occasionally, until most of the wedges are tender but not mushy, 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
Immediately scoop the apples and their juices onto a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the
remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour and the cinnamon over them and toss until the flour disappears. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and let the apples cool to room temperature, 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the apples in the pie shell; drizzle the juices over them. Moisten the pie rim with a wet pastry brush. Center the top crust over the apples and press the rim to seal. Using scissors, trim the top crust to a 1/2-inch overhang, then fold it under and crimp. Dissolve the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar in the milk and lightly brush the top of the pie. Pierce several holes in the
top of the pie with a fork.
Bake the pie for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the rim with foil. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes longer, or until you can hear the apple pie filling bubbling.
Transfer the apple pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into wedges and serving.
2
(frozen deep-dish) pie shells
1.5 cup(s)
(canned or fresh) pumpkin puree
1 cup(s)
heavy cream
.75 cup(s)
light brown sugar
.5 cup(s)
whole milk
2 large
eggs
1 large
egg yolk
1 tablespoon(s)
maple syrup
1 tablespoon(s)
pumpkin-pie spice
.5 teaspoon(s)
salt
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Bake the remaining pie shell for 10 minutes and cool completely on a wire rack.
Stir the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth. Fill the baked pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and continue to bake until set--about 40 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Trim away the crimped edge of the thawed pie shell and gently flatten with a rolling pin.
Cut out 15 1½-inch leaf shapes using mini cutters. Arrange on the sheet pan and bake until golden brown. Arrange around cooled pie.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tuesday Tips

19. To prevent sticking of ice trays in the freezer, place a sheet of foil or wax paper under them. 20. If Glasses are stuck together, keep them in the fridge and they will separate easily the next day.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Movie Monday!
So now we have a Movie Monday today! :) The Last movie I watched was....
Princess Diaries
I love that movie I give it 2 thumbs up. I love how they make an ordinary girl find out that she is royalty and she has to find her way thru her fear of making speeches and standing up for herself in different situations....and some situations are like what we experience like when we find out who our friends really are. I myself always imagined myself as a princess when I was younger.
If you like this one you'll love the second one too when she finds a love.
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