tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22793289828709465212024-03-18T01:11:11.229-07:00Cup Of JoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16824036931006366667noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279328982870946521.post-76359949217007738132014-05-28T21:08:00.001-07:002014-05-28T21:10:14.460-07:00$500 Giveaway!!<br />
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I know I've been on the down low (or totally absent) lately, but I've still been able to contribute over at <a href="http://askannamoseley.com/" target="_blank">Ask Anna</a>! I'd like to think that's o.k., because I need some time to get other things in order and unfortunately, blogging has to take a back seat! I've still been cooking and taking pictures of everything, so when I do get back to the bloggy world, I'll have a lot of belly rubbing recipes to share! <br />
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Today, I'd like to invite you to an informational, yet fun <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/248279108691050/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming" target="_blank">EVENT</a> (Public on Facebook) that I'm putting on with an amazing business partner of mine, Emily! Yes, one of the things I've been getting in order! I'm building my business to ensure I can stay home, craft, cook and continue to be a stay at home mom with my daughter! <br />
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We'll be <strong>giving away $500 worth of Rodan+Fields products</strong>! Maybe you've heard of them, maybe you haven't, but these products, from the doctors that created ProActive, are nothing to miss out on! They pack a powerful punch with results! I've continued to be thrilled with my skin and I'm 43 now!!<br />
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This is after using a regiment for aprx. 8 months....but I'd be happy to share my 1 month results if you'd like!! <br />
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This is my one year picture!! I'm no Cameron Diaz, but I'm feeling pretty darn good for my age! Plus, it feels pretty darn good to help others feel good as well! <br />
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These products work for brown spots, dullness, sun damage, redness, sensitive skin, fine lines, wrinkles and so much more!!! What would you change?? <br />
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I'd love for you to jump over and join the fun! {Remember, Kristy sent ya!}<br />
If you're not on Facebook or have problems joining the event, feel free to email me @ <br />
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Hope to see you there! AND....I hope to be back blogging, my happy place, when the Summer gets in full swing!! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16824036931006366667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279328982870946521.post-6226618954802671042013-12-31T12:41:00.002-08:002013-12-31T12:44:09.189-08:00Kid Friendly New Year's Eve~<br />
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Looking for a little kid friendly fun?? Jump over to Ask Anna to see what we're up to!! Stay safe and get those New Year's Resolutions ready!</div>
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Cheers to an amazing 2014!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16824036931006366667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279328982870946521.post-2444753862576257372013-11-04T12:32:00.001-08:002013-11-04T12:33:35.809-08:00Hardy White Chili~<br />
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This is an amazing <span style="color: orange;">Fall favorite</span> in our house!</div>
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My husband loves spicy, but my daughter and I aren't fans of the heat, so this is the perfect happy medium for our household!</div>
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This is another one that I got from my good 'ol BFF, Peggy from Las Vegas! </div>
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{Used to be Salt Lake City, but she's married now, woo hoo and moved!}</div>
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1# of boneless skinless chicken breast</div>
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Word of caution because everyone's taste buds have a mind of their own!...Although there's not a ton of "heat" added, the chopped green chili's do add a bit of "zip" to it when simmering! I've put it into separate pots for the "heat" sensitive, because it adds just enough to be considered spicy for some! </div>
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The process looked like this! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I helped a sweet friend of mine with her daughter's baby shower! I think it turned out pretty darn cute! Jump over and check it out at </span><a href="http://askannamoseley.com/2013/09/cheetah-baby-shower/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">ask anna</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">! Get ready to stay awhile too if you're in the mood to get ORGANIZED!! She's got some amazing ideas over there!!</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm thrilled to be Co-hosting with these Ahh-MAZING ladies today!! </span></div>
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At a little ladies night at my house, the plate was empty and I was asked it there were any more! </div>
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I think one gal was ready to lick the plate! Ha ha!</div>
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I'm an open addict about my obsession with paint! </div>
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I dabble with paint all the time, but it's always a larger canvas when my husband goes away on his yearly golf trip! </div>
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Last year it was our bathroom, laundry room and our daughters room!</div>
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This year it was our living room and our daughters room. Yes, Kiley's room got yet another coat of paint! After all, she is a year older! {SMILE!} Did I mention I'm a Paint-A-holic??</div>
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My husband had an idea that I was thinking of slapping some paint in the living room before he left and of course, he hemmed n' hawed about it and didn't think it needed to be done. </div>
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Well, how wrong he was and believe it or not, I think he'll even admit it! Not straight out, but he has said more than a handful of times how great it looks and what a difference in the warmth of the room it makes! </div>
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Yes honey, I was right and you're welcome!! {Happy Dance-Happy Dance!}</div>
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Here's what it looked like before...</div>
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And to be totally honest, my "before" was blurred, so I had to photo shop this one back to the "before"!</div>
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The nice cozy warmth of a new coat of paint!!</div>
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When we were in Texas my dad whipped up this little bit of zip! Now I'm not crazy about spicy things. I can do a salsa or peanut sauce, but I don't go for the heat like my husband! </div>
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This Jalapeno Popper is the perfect combination of flavor and spice! The "Popper" itself isn't all that hot once you clean and remove the seeds from the pepper, but the sauce...now that's a different story! I liked it exactly like the recipe I'm sharing, but you can turn it up or down to your liking!</div>
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Months ago I posted about taking a leap of faith and joined a Network Marketing group{I can almost hear the gasps...it's ok, let your breath out!} I didn't pick just any old company...I recognized the value of leveraging the global brand name of Proact<span class="text_exposed_show">ive -with their fresh company <strong>Rodan+Fields</strong>! They're doing for aging what they've done for acne! After 6 months, I have to say, "THANK GOODNESS" I did! </span><br />
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Their Mission:<span style="color: #000400;"> to bring dermatology-based skin products to everyone without the appointments! </span><br />
<span style="color: #000400;">These producst are seriously just under the radar of needing a perscription!</span><br />
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I love having my own home based business! I'm home with my daughter, I'm helping others and I'm making a monthly income! <br />
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I absolutely LOVE that the products I share, I absolutely LOVE! They've done wonders for so many, including me! Yep, here's my before and afters again!<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Now don't get me wrong, I realize network markeing <strong><em>isn't for everyone</em></strong>, but it's definitely for me! With Quizno's, my busy little bean, her school, fundraising and everything else I try to squeeze in, this fits perfectly into my life style! </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">If there's one thing you'd change about your skin, what would it be? I'd love to help find what works for you! {For aprx. $2.45/day wouldn't it be worth it to look and feel your best?!}</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Check out the products <a href="https://kreopelle.myrandf.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Maybe you've been thinking of ways to stay at home with the kids, have more free time, travel more, make a little {or a lot} of extra fun money, have extra funds to support a cause near and dear to your heart...MAYBE this might be a good fit for you? I'd love to chat and let you pick my brain! Heck, a conversations free! And if you know this isn't for you personally, I totally repsect that, but maybe you can connect me to some dynamite people in your market! I give cash money for new business partners! (: </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">See the business scoop <a href="https://kreopelle.myrandf.biz/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here!</span></a></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Imagine if you jumped on board with these 2 ladies when they created Proactive!?!?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want a winning Popcorn Recipe in your pocket to make, share and enjoy over and over again?!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jump over <a href="http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/2013/06/confetti-popcorn-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thrifty & Thriving</span></a> to see what I whipped up!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warning: Easy to eat waaaay more than you should!!</span></div>
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With Summer QUICKLY approaching and the chances of having family and friends to visit high, this is an amazing "go to" dish for breakfast! What's even better is that you make it the night before! In the morning all you have to do is preheat the oven before you sit to enjoy a cup of coffee {or beverage of choice} with your company! <br />
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It's sure to be crowd pleaser and you'll definitely get asked to make it again and again! Oh, and ya might as well make copies of the recipe because they'll be asking! <br />
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Plus, if you've been around here long enough, you know I like quick & easy!!! So, here it goes...<br />
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1 loaf French bread cut into 1" slices<br />
6 eggs<br />
1 1/2 C. milk<br />
8 TBS. sugar (divided 5 and 3)<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1/8 tsp. salt<br />
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
4 Granny Smith apples<br />
3 TBS. butter or margarine<br />
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Spray 9X13 pan. <br />
Arrange the bread in a single layer<br />
Beat eggs and whisk in milk, 3 TBS sugar, vanilla and salt.<br />
Pour over bread<br />
Combine the remaining sugar with cinnamon (set aside)<br />
Peel, core and slice the apples into half moons or rings<br />
Put 1/2 the apples on top of the bread, sprinkle with 1/2 the sugar/cinnamon mix<br />
Put remaining apples on top of that and sprinkle with remaining sugar/cinnamon mix<br />
Take the 3 TBS of butter and cut into little sticks and place all over the top of the apples<br />
Cover and refrigerate overnight. (I've been told you can let it sit for an hour and it works too)<br />
Ready to bake: Preheat oven to 400, bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender.<br />
Let stand 5 minutes before serving<br />
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One way to tell if it's getting close to being done is the apples will be tender, but the bread swells up nice and puffy! Once out of the oven it falls back down!<br />
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Grab your syrup and get ready to ooohhh and awwwww.....<br />
You can add extra, but usually what you cook it with is plenty!<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Make sure to jump over to </span><a href="http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/2013/05/summer-lemonade-fun-diy-make-your-own-lemonade-stand/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thrifty & Thriving</span></a><span style="color: black;"> to </span></span></em><br />
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This time of year feels like I put 10,000 pounds of sweets in my mouth....{maybe I do!}...it's like the bulk up in Spring before living on fresh fruits and veggies for the Summer! I'm not complaining by any means! </div>
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We have so many birthdays in March n' April along with holidays, that I'm always looking for new recipes! This one my husband said, "This is Devil's Food!...It keeps pulling you back to eat more!" Seriously, it is sinfully good! <br />
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Not only am I an addict for Snickers, but Reese's Cups come at an amazingly close second! For some reason the peanut butter eggs at Easter taste even better! I stock up and put them in the freezer! When I "need" one, I pull it out, let it thaw for 15 min and then eat it quickly so that my daughter doesn't see me!...Only because I'm always telling her to "make a healthy choice!" {It's for her own good, as I scarf chocolate down my mouth in privacy!..There must be something wrong with me, but I'm not ready to fix it quite yet!}<br />
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Anyhoo, onto what you'll need to make these delicious bars!~<br />
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<u><em>Cookie dough</em></u>~ right off of the Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels bag! {Chocolate chips!}<br />
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)<br />
3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
3/4 cup packed brown sugar<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
2 large eggs<br />
(Leaving out the chocolate chips!!)<br />
1 big bag of regular size Reese's Peanut butter cups<br />
1 jar of marshmellow fluff<br />
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Preheat oven to 375<br />
Lightly spray your 9X13 with non stick spray <br />
Line the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish with half of your cookie dough {press it down but don't compact it!}<br />
On top of the cookie dough, line it with Reese's cups, top side facing down <br />
Cover entire surface with marshmellow fluff <br />
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Cover the top with the remaining 1/2 of your cookie dough! It's a little tricky, but even if you have some clumps they cook out flat! <br />
Bake for aprx. 20 minutes (cooking time varies on your own oven!)<br />
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I tasted something similar at a party and after asking about it, she make the dough differently, but this tasted almost the same! I also googled it...I'm not the best at breaking down a recipe on my own to make it... I found this one <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Oreo-Brownies/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">here</span>!</a><br />
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With an ice cold glass of milk....Heavenly....ahhhhhh....<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><em> Enjoy!! Kristy</em></span><br />
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Want another super quick and amazing tasting little cookie?...Jump over to <span style="color: #e06666;"><em><a href="http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/2013/04/cake-batter-cookies/" target="_blank">Thrifty and Thriving</a></em></span> to check out these little bites of goodness!<br />
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Ok, I know it's a little cold out yet to be bustin' out the fun chilled Summer salads, but this is going to be an all year round little number! When it's hot outside it will double in yumminess! {That's a word right?!?HA!}<br />
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1 1/2 little cartons of cherry toms {cut into 3rds}<br />
1/2 English cucumber {cut into fourths and thinly sliced}<br />
1 small carton of Feta cheese<br />
1 cup Orozo pasta {cooked as directed on box and rinsed with cold water when done}<br />
1 large carrot shredded {or a big handful of preshredded} <br />
1 teaspoon of finely chopped basil<br />
1 teaspoon of finely chopped oregano<br />
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2 Lemons {squeeze every dip of juice out ya can in a separate bowl}<br />
1 Lime {Squeezing every dip of juice out in the same lemon juice bowl}<br />
1 teaspoon minced garlic<br />
1/2 Cup Veg Oil<br />
Salt and pepper....I seriously couldn't tell ya how much here...At least a teaspoon of each and then some shakes! {smile!}<br />
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First mix your dressing and set it aside.<br />
Then, take all the above ingredients and mix together, except the feta cheese! <br />
Now pour the dressing all over it and toss!! When your ready to eat, sprinkle with the Feta!<br />
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I found this to be even better the next day after all the goods had time to soak up the dressing. It made the citrus much more mild! <br />
I found the original recipe <a href="http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/picnic-orzo-salad-and-ge-french-door-fridge-review" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong><span style="color: #274e13;">here</span></strong> </span></a>and it called for Garbanzo beans {yuck for me!} and avocado at the end. I would have added that if I would have had it on hand! Next time!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, that's me kickin' Father Time in the Keester!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely LOVE my skin "now" and want to share it with anyone and everyone that has skin!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little over a month ago, that wouldn't have been the case!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in December a sweet friend brought a new skin product to my attention. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be honest the initial thought in my head was, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Great, MORE SKIN CRAP that promises the world!!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had an arsenal of 6 different brands under my bathroom sink as she spoke, which all did diddly squat, but waste my money!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then she said something thing that caught my attention...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"It's from the doctors that created ProActive".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok., I know 4 gals off the top of my head that use that and it works for them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hmmm...I'm open to hear a bit more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She proceeds to tell me how it used to be one of the number one sellers in Dillards, Neiman Marcus and Nordstroms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{I love Nordie!!.. I'm sure she knew that would keep my attention!}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the doctors realized it was spreading like wildfire by word of mouth because of ecstatic, happy consumers, they stepped out of the box and went into direct sales! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now my thought went to, "Oh crap!, She's started a new business, now I HAVE to buy to support her new venture!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I did...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><u>THANK GOODNESS!! </u></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The two wonderful doctors that created ProActive are doing for aging what they've done for Acne! It's a medicinal approach and IT WORKS!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>The proof is in my pictures! </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Real person, REAL Results!!</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I grew up in Texas. I would lay on a rock like a lizard in the sun with the only sunscreen being coconut baby oil! I've never been a huge moisturizing person and after my full hysterectomy {July 2012} my face n' entire body was feeling it and I'm 2 yrs past the 40yr old marker!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was aging and feelin' it!!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will sound like an info commercial, but truly and for real, I noticed a difference in one week. My tone was more even, spots were lighter {some were gone!} and there was an all over smooth feel to my skin!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My "ah-ha" moment was 4 1/2 weeks in though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was like a true transformation of my skin! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm on week 6 now and still have 2 weeks to see more changes!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a big joke with my husband because I'll text him out of the blue about my "stinkin' amazing skin" or he'll text me something and say, "hey, at least you have great skin!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't realize how negative I had gotten about my looks, but I did. I was feeling old and frumpy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I don't!! I'm no Cameron Diaz or Heidi Klum, but I'm Rockin' in my own skin and it feels fabulous!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, what did I do????? I jumped on board to sell it</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are you waiting for??? If we're breathing, we're aging!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't hesitate to email me or call me with any questions you might have! { <a href="mailto:kristyscupofjo@gmail.com"><span style="color: purple;">kristyscupofjo@gmail.com</span></a> }</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm looking for those that want to change their skin and if you're in the market to start your own business, new business partners as well!!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16824036931006366667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279328982870946521.post-22336324012725200242013-02-19T09:07:00.000-08:002013-02-19T09:07:15.408-08:00Goulash~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although I've been planning ahead for meals and trying to keep "my game on", there's going to be days like yesterday {and today} that I can't escape the winter bug and feel like a truck ran me over at least 15 times!! BUT if your a mom and a wife {a woman!}, you're well aware~we usually don't have the luxury of down time!, We pull up our big girl pants and keep movin' on! <br />
Although I have to say, last night I only moved from the couch to the the pantry, pulled out what I thought would go together and went with it! I may feel nasty, but this goulash did not!<br />
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1 package ground beef {1.62#}<br />
1 small yellow onion<br />
1 can V8 Juice (pop can size)<br />
1 Can Tomato sauce<br />
2 cans small dices toms<br />
1 can corn<br />
1 1/2 cups elbow mac.<br />
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce <br />
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning<br />
2 Tbsp Seasoning salt (Johnny's)<br />
4 cups water<br />
2 Tbsp minced garlic<br />
3 shakes of salt and pepper each...you know what you like here!<br />
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I browned the ground beef with 1Tbsp of seasoning salt and the onion chopped in small chunks. <br />
While that was browning I took all of the other ingredients except the macaroni and brought it to a low boil in a big pot.<br />
I started a small pan of hot water and cooked the macaroni (I wonder if you could toss it in uncooked??). <br />
After the big pot low boiled for ~20min. I tossed in the cooked macaroni, let it simmer for 15 and served! <br />
Toss hot rolls with it and your good to go!! {My hubby ate 2 big 'ol bowls!}<br />
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This will be kept as a "go to meal" when I need something quick, easy, good and flavorful!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16824036931006366667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279328982870946521.post-69596507124352361442013-02-15T09:04:00.000-08:002013-02-15T09:04:51.724-08:00Post Valentine's Day~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope everyone had a wonderful <em><span style="color: #e06666;">Sweethearts Day</span></em>! We had a busy day as usual, but enjoyed it all the same!<br />
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For the first time I had a Valentine Wreath on our door! I'm aiming for 11 this month! One to represent each holiday! What would I have done for January?? Maybe stars or something for the "New Year"?? I didn't purposely miss it, but maybe it's a good thing I did! {Smile!}<br />
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With my continuing love of fabric {no I haven't gotten over burlap yet} I found some with personality! Not to mention not the traditional pink, white and red! I think it turned out pretty cute! <br />
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I started with that green "scratchy" wreath with the flat backside! I think I like that better than the complete round ones...today anyway! What else do ya need?...<br />
*Main fabric cut into 3-4 inch strips<br />
*Felt in multiple colors<br />
*Secondary fabric with accents to tie it all together {clearly the fabric is all your own choice!}<br />
I busted out the sewing machine, but you could do stitching by hand as well!! <br />
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That's it! I didn't permanently attached the felt, so I could change it later! Do a little mix n' matching! <br />
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Besides the wreath we did a little project for Kiley Jo's class! It was quite simple! <br />
After browsing Ben Franklin we had everything we needed!<br />
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We used the cricut to cut the hearts and attached with bakers twine!</div>
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Simple!!! & DONE! </div>
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We gave the teachers these little bags with misc. goodies inside. {erasers, candy, stickers...}</div>
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My hubby and my daughter got these little boxes! </div>
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Kiley's had hair ties, candy, lip gloss and other little trinkets in it.</div>
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I fit quite a bit in these little boxes I snagged from Pick Your Plum!</div>
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{Add washi tape, paper...craft it up however you choose!!}</div>
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After a full day at school with a party and Girl Scouts directly after with another party... we indulged in take out Mexican food and a movie at home to top off our night! </div>
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The movie was Journey 2. I wasn't quite sure about it at first because it was PG and being the mom I am, if it's not G, Kiley doesn't watch it, but 3 moms told me it was appropriate...which it ended up being. It's actually a great movie and pretty darn funny! We give it 2 thumbs up!</div>
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I hope everyone had a great day as well! From browsing blogs and checking out Pinterest, it appears you did!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past year was a bit crazy and I was feeling transparently stretched thin! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I DID NOT want to repeat that process for the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> second year in a row!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, in order to get ready for a brand New Year, I made some changes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've organized, planned and have done some "reprogramming" of the brain! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will be an ongoing process, but I've finally put several of those "Pins" into action! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{As much as I "Pin" I should be a size 0 and in great shape, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One heck of a gourmet cook, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my house picture perfect n' spotless and be crazy organized!!} </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, I'm Sooo not any of those!! But...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baby steps!!...I've pulled out many of the cleaning and organizational pins, smooshed them together to make what works for me and we'll see...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's in the beginning phase, but I'll let you know how it goes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's more of little tasks done each day, to add up to a lot at the end of the week, therefore when the weekend comes you don't spend it bogged down with chores! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The reprogramming part was not doctors and big needles {smile}, but a way of thinking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1. My house doesn't need to always be clean! I can sit and enjoy family time without vacuuming or doing another load of laundry!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#2. We can eat leftovers!!! I don't need to make a new meal every single night!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did need to simplify my process though to save time, so back onto Pinterest I went! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In "Cooking ahead" I pulled together what I felt was a good menu for my family and went shopping!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow will be another day of cooking, bagging and freezing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used to do this in the past and it was amazing the time and money it saved!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{It will save even more for those that are couponers and shop around a bit! I've never been that disciplined...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">maybe next year! {ha!} </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If all goes as planned, I'll have a month of meals with only a couple trips to the grocery for fresh produce and little items! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, I'll share when all goes well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> #3. It's OK to have down time to craft, read, blog or </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a little </span><span style="font-size: large;">"personal down time!" I always feel so guilty because my hubby is workin' his hiney off at a "real job"! But ya know what???...I don't work a solid 9 to 5 job, but I do work and I work hard at everything I'm doing! It's so nice that he has already tried to tell me that {many times!}, but I simply couldn't digest it! Until now...I think this will be my hardest one to overcome! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#4. I've had to let go a bit and trust in someone else! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This refers to our Quzino's!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've got a manager now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{Actually our old manager from years ago!}</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the end of January, my goal is to be a pretty absent owner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spend more time working on it than in it!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO, I'm excited for the New Year!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited for changes in our lives...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited for building more memories with my family...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited for new friendships...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited for New Ventures...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited for whatever is to come...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This project takes almost a full yard of burlap (in one color), </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 yards of ribbon {for a pop of color}!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I used two types of ribbon, one was sheer and the other with texture to blend a bit with the burlap!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I first started I didn't think it was going to be as full as I wanted it, but with each strip you tie gets fuller and fuller! I cut each strip anywhere from 2 to 3 inches wide and the lengths varied, but the majority was 10 inches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think you could add some kind of embellishment too, but I kept it super simple! The next one has a bit more pop with 3 colors and jingle bells! {hint~hint}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I grabbed a simple wire wreath at Ben Franklin ($4), fabric at JoAnn's ($2.40/yd with 40% off coupon) and I had the orange ribbon (under $2), so for just over $10 you have a super cute wreath for your house or like me, the front door!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a little something I'm giving away over at </span><a href="http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/12/big-birthday-giveaway-prize-package-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">One Artsy Mama</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">!!</span></div>
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O.K, these little guys were fun to make and so good! Did I say SOOOO GOOD??!</div>
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These would be good for any holiday, party or get together since the little melty chocolates come in such a variety of colors these days! </div>
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We had our little Halloween/Fall theme going on, but I'm going to whip up some of these for Christmas for the neighbors {and us of course!} dipped in green with red, green and white sprinkles! Hopefully, it will give the effect of a Christmas tree! We'll see!</div>
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I'd never made my own caramel before, but Peggy {the sweet friend I referred to yesterday} has a gazillion times, so this was my time to learn!</div>
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Use your candy thermometer once you've mixed everything and brought it to a boil: bring to "thread". Or if you don't have a candy thermometer you can take a drip of caramel and drop it into cold water. You should be able to form it into a soft ball if it's ready! </div>
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When it's to "thread", pour it out onto lightly sprayed sheets and let it cool. When it's boiled "just right" it doesn't harden up and you can cut it into any size strip ya need!</div>
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Melt whatever color you choose and get to dippin'!</div>
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Lay on wax paper, let set a few and EAT UP! </div>
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They're like a potato chip~ you can't eat just one!! </div>
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In a saucepan combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat. Stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, till mixture comes to thread on candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour onto lightly sprayed sheets to cool. </div>
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This is great for Caramel popcorn too!!</div>
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Only let the caramel boil for a skosh...you want it runny!!</div>
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This is belly rubbin' good!! {Remember, that's the highest rating!} </div>
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