Since I have been trying to lose weight I have been having cereal for breakfast almost every morning, and it is starting to get boring! So today I made this Apple Cherry Bake for breakfast, and it was delicious. Because there is nothing in it but fruit it is pretty low calorie, about 230 calories per serving according to the online recipe tool I used. The portion was huge, and it was very filling. It is kind of like a fruit crisp, only without the topping. It does take a while to bake, but I think it would work well in a slow cooker, so I am going to try that next time and start it before bedtime.
Bosch ICON Wiper Giveaway and Stormchasers Sweepstakes
Are you a fan of Stormchasers? This Discovery Channel series follows teams of Stormchasers in Tornado Alley as they collect tornado data and film the impressive storms. They go through some crazy storms and of course for that kind of weather you have to have top of the line equipment. [Read more...]
Winners
Here are the winners of the giveaways that ended last week.
Stevie Sweater – Debra P.
Sea-Bands – Jeanne C.
All the winners have been notified and confirmed.
Celtic Woman Believe CD and DVD Review and Giveaway
Celtic Woman is an all-female singing sensation featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. They perform a wide range of music, which includes classic Irish songs such as “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes”, along with pop and inspirational songs such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Their newest album Believe was just released this week, along with a companion live concert DVD. The concert DVD was filmed in Atlanta, GA this past fall, and includes many of the songs on the CD, plus some extras, like “I Dreamed a Dream”. [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ideas
When it comes to Valentine’s Day desserts chocolate is almost mandatory. Here are some ideas for yummy chocolate desserts from Pinterest. My daughter is looking for something to make for her boyfriend, and maybe this will give her some ideas!
Source: tasteofhome.com via Anne on Pinterest
French is my daughter’s favorite class at school, so Chocolate Crepes would be perfect.
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My Son’s Favorite Clothes–Jeans #LuvCookies #cbias
My son Robert is twelve, and even though he is not a teen yet he has adopted the standard teenage boy dress code of jeans, hoodies and t-shirts. Those are his favorite things to wear – except for his pajama pants, but I won’t let him wear those out of the house. So whenever he is going anywhere he wears his jeans, with a t-shirt and hoodie. Robert is still waiting for a big puberty growth spurt, but he still goes through clothes pretty quickly. [Read more...]
Valentines Day Gift Ideas
With Valentines Day only a few weeks away it is time to start thinking about gifts. Now my husband and I usually just stick with cards for Valentines Day, so I am not thinking about presents for me. But my 15 year old daughter has a boyfriend, and she has no idea what to get him, and is asking me for advice. I suggested dumping him and eliminating the problem, but apparently she is looking for constructive advice!
Chinese New Year–Year of the Dragon
Today is the official Chinese New Year, and the start of the Year of the Dragon. My oldest daughter, Grace, just turned 19, and we celebrated with a Chinese New Years themed birthday party for her this year! The date of the Chinese New Year varies every year, but this year it fell exactly on her birthday, so it was perfect timing. To make our party even better P.F. Chang offered to send me a Red Envelope celebration kit to help celebrate. The Red Envelope is a significant tradition in Chinese culture. Red Envelopes, filled with gifts, are presented to family and friends during the Chinese New Year. The color red symbolizes good luck, which is perfect both for a New Year and for a birthday! The kit from P. F. Chang included lanterns for decorating, two P. F. Chang’s Home Menu noodle entrees, $10 gift certificate, a Chinese calendar and a “Year of the Dragon” T-shirt.




