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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Neutrogena from Crowdtap

I received a free product of Neutrogena rapid dark circle repair eye cream today in the mail directly from a website called Crowdtap.com. I love this website because I have been getting all kinds of free products from them all year long. This will be the last product I will receive this 2014 year. This eye product is suppose to wake up fatigue eyes and it suppose to start reducing the dark circles around the eyes in just one week. I know this is some expensive eye product so it better work. The eye cream can be used alone or under make-up. Since I don't wear make-up, I will be using it alone. 

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Three Day Diet

Diets-Pixabay
Have you ever wanted to lose up to 10 pounds in just three days. Well, it's not impossible to do if you go strictly by this diet. It must be followed exactly to the "T". Now I am not taking credit for this diet because I did not come up with it at all. It is, in fact, a diet that most Military people actually use on a daily basis. As with any diet, any person should consult their Doctor before trying or going on any diet including this one.


DAY 1:

Breakfast--1/2 Grapefruit, 1 Slice of Toast, 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter, and Coffee or Tea
Lunch--1/2 Cup of Tuna, 1 Slice of Toast, and Coffee or Tea (any brew, as long as it's caffeinated)
Dinner--3 ounces of any type of meat, 1 Cup of Green Beans, 1/2 Banana, 1 Small Apple, and 1 Cup of Vanilla Ice Cream



DAY 2:

Breakfast--1 egg, 1 Slice of Toast, and 1/2 Banana
Lunch--1 Cup of Cottage Cheese (Or 1 Slice of Cheddar Cheese), 1 Hard Boiled Egg, and 5 Saltine Crackers
Dinner--2 Hot Dogs, (no buns), 1 Cup of Broccoli, 1/2 Cup of Carrots, 1/2 Banana, and 1/2 Cup of Vanilla Ice Cream


DAY 3:

Breakfast--5 Saltine Crackers, 1 Slice of Cheddar Cheese, and 1 Small Apple
Lunch-1 Hard-Boiled Egg and 1 Slice of Toast
Dinner--1 Cup of Tuna, 1/2 of a Banana, and 1 Cup of Vanilla Ice Cream


After three days of dieting, you can eat your normal foods, but do not over do it. After four days of normal eating, you may start back on the 3-day diet again. You can lose up to 40 Pounds in a month if this diet is followed precisely.


DO NOT EAT/SNACK BETWEEN ANY OF THE MEALS Water intake is always unlimited anytime.


Consult your doctor before starting new diet or fitness program.

Picture credit: Pixabay http://pixabay.com/en/tape-notices-pen-diet-fat-health-403593/

Chicken tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

I am having to find more Healthier ways of eating due to several Medical issues that I have and I sometimes find it hard it find Recipes that I like or foods that I like that I know that will keep me full. I have several things that I am having to work out like lower my Cholesterol and get my Blood-sugar under control at my last appointment. I also have to keep my Sodium intake low and somehow raise my Calcium levels. The biggest thing I need to do for myself and that's lose weight. I am tired of being over-weight.


Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 10 ounces angel hair pasta 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 can (5 3/8 ounces) cream of celery soup 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 cups fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 4 ounces finely shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Paprika


Directions
boil chicken in 2 quarts of water until tender and no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow chicken to cool to the touch. Dice chicken into small pieces. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the two soups, sour cream, milk, and pepper. Stir in mushrooms and diced chicken. Toss in noodles, coating evenly. Spoon into a 9″x13″ baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Portion into 9 equal servings.


Unbaked, this recipe freezes well; it can be divided into 2 smaller baking dishes. Thaw in the refrigerator, then bake. Leftovers reheat well.




Thursday, November 20, 2014

Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup


I love eating Egg Drop Soup at various Chinese restaurants and have always wondered how it was made. Well, I don't have to wonder any longer since finding this recipe and making it myself. I thought it was going to be hard to make but in reality it was really easy. It also tasted just like the real thing. Pretty soon I won't have to go back to a Chinese restaurant for anything when I can make everything myself from home. Now if only I can fight my craving for this soup then I will be okay.



Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 large eggs
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2" fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions


Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and chilled or room temperature chicken stock. Pour the stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Place the ginger and peppercorns in a tea ball or bag, then add to the broth along with the cinnamon stick, soy sauce, and white pepper. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Scoop out the cinnamon stick and remove the tea bag, and taste the broth. Add salt or say sauce as needed. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs with the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir the soup with a ladle. Rest a fork over the bowl, and press down on the back of the fork with your thumb while your fingers reach around to grip the bottom of the bowl. Tilt the bowl to pour the eggs slowly through the fork tines. Whisk the broth with your other hand as you pour. Let the soup stand for a few seconds to finish cooking the eggs. Stir in the sesame oil. Serve immediately.




My only downfall of making this soup is that I found myself craving this soup almost daily now. I plan on making a big pot of it and I am going to see if I can freeze part of it and save it for another day when I do start to crave it. I bet this would even do well for someone wanting to lose weight as well.


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

MARY LAMBERT: HEART ON MY SLEEVE




I am really excited to be able to listen to Mary Lambert's new album which is called Heart On My Sleeve. For those that don't know Mary Lambert is known for vocals on Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "Same Love." Mary is a very talented singer and I am trying to help get the word out about her new album that goes on sale this Friday, October 14, 2014. Her biggest hit "Secrets" is climbing the charts and I would like to see her which that number 1 spot.


I included the video for everyone to see. I watched it myself to get a feel for the song and for the artist and I loved it. I love that she is fully of confidence and she is sure of herself. She doesn't let other people's opinion affect how she acts and feels. 

If you want to find out more about how to purchase Mary Lambert's new album just follow the links below:

* iTunes: http://bit.ly/MaryHeart

* Amazon: http://bit.ly/MaryLHeart


I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review, but all opinions are my own.

* Official Mary Lambert Website – www.marylambertsings.com

* Twitter – @marylambertsing

* YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqqqV50zaAc

* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/marylambertsings

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Shutterfly

I am always taking pictures of my son and of my animals and never have time to get them printed out, so they stay on my computer forever. Then I get upset when something happens to my pictures on my computer. So I started looking for a cheap way to get my pictures developed and I found this site called Shutterfly. When I first joined I was able to get free pictures all I had to do was pay shipping and handling. The company started sending me emails letting me know about their specials and every once in awhile I would get an email stating I could get "something" for free, once again all I had to pay was shipping and handling. I have gotten free address labels and a free mouse pad. I just sent off for free ceramic mug for a mom. I was able to decorate it with my own pictures the way I want to. I know she will like it.

So if you are looking for a place to get pictures developed you may want to consider Shutterfly for your picture needs. They offer all kinds of gifts as well.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Should parents spank their kids?

With everything that is going on these days it is obvious that children are lacking some type of discipline from their parents. Back in the old days it was unheard of for parents to spank their children with various objects like belts or switches from trees, but in today's society it is frowned upon by the government and  most parents. In some places it is considered to be child abuse, of course some will argue with you and say differently.

Parents should only spank their children when they are calm and rational and it fits the punishment. If a parent hits while angry then they might not be clearly thinking and could cause harm to that child, thus the child abuse comes in. Anytime a mark is left on the child, it is called abuse.

Sometimes as parents, we need to think about the situation at hand and think about the punishment before dishing it out. Sure spanking may help some kids but it doesn't help all kids. As a matter of fact it causes more damage to more children than we think.

So I think spanking should only be done when the parent is calm and rationale think about the situation at hand.