Monday, February 28, 2011

$15 Off your order at Office Depot!!!


Excludes Technology. On-Going Promotion

Vickie's Secret is having a sale!!!


Expires 3/15/2011
Offer Code: SPRING11  


BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE!!!!

BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE

2 cups limeade
1 banana
1 cup lime sherbet
3 Tbs. coconut milk
1 cup ice Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at MIX setting for 30
seconds then blend at SMOOTH setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around
counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves 3-5.

Banana Lime Sublime Smoothie


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Very Berry Surprise Pie!!!

Very Berry Surprise Pie

1/2 c strawberry preserves
1/3 granulated sugar,up to 1/2 cup*
1/4 c quick-cooking tapioca
1 t orange peel,Grated
1/2 t cinnamon,Ground
1/8 t allspice,Ground
4 c fresh strawberries,sliced
2 c fresh blueberries
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t salt
2/3 c shortening
6 T cold water,up to 7 tbsp
1 egg white,slightly beaten
1 T water
1/2 c toasted nuts,chopped
2 T butter,cut up
coarse sugar (optional)
ice cream (optional)
1. In a large bowl stir preserves, sugar, tapioca, orange peel, cinnamon, and
allspice. Add berries; toss gently. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine flour and salt. Using pastry blender, cut in
shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part
of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl.
Repeat, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all the dough is moistened.
Divide dough in half; form each half into a ball. On lightly floured surface, flatten
one of the balls. Roll from center to edge into a 12-inch circle. Wrap pastry
circle around rolling pin; unroll into a 9-inch pie plate.
3. In a small bowl stir together egg white and water; brush onto pastry in pie
plate. Sprinkle nuts onto bottom of pastry. Spoon fruit mixture into pastry-lined
pie plate. Dot with butter. Trim pastry 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate.
4. Roll remaining dough to a 12-inch circle; cut slits in pastry. Place pastry over
filling; trim 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top pastry under bottom
pastry. Crimp edge. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place pie on cookie
sheet.
5. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie with metal piecrust shield or foil.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove shield or foil. Bake for 25
to 30 minutes more or until top is golden. If desired, serve pie warm with ice
cream. Makes 10 to 12 servings.






Very Berry Pie   


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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Help Me Reach 50 Followers!(GiveAway)!

Help Me Reach 50 followers! (GiveAway)


I'm already at the halfway mark
and 1 lucky person will win...haha
thought I was going to tell you! Help
me reach 50 followers and I will have
a  giveaway that I think anyone would
enjoy!!!!:0)

Friday, February 25, 2011

It's Boost Your Blog Friday!

BoostMyBlogFriday



For those of you new here, it's very simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
So just make sure you link with us, follow us as the host (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!

 287 entries so far... you're next!

If you would like to link up click on the button in this post!

And as always, today we have another question for you:
Where do you ladies do your eyebrows: at home or at a beauty salon?


I get my eyebrows done at the beauty salon. If I
tried to do them at home I would mess them all
up and end up looking like I'm surprised all the
time. lol!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

It's Friday Again! Follow Friday 40 and over!

Follow Friday 40 and Over!!


Welcome to the 39th edition of the  
Follow Friday 40 and Over!! 



Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!






Congratulations to my friend Hilary at "Feeling Beachie"


Feeling Beachie


Her blog was randomly selected from the participants of last  Friday's Blog Hop
to be the featured blog this week!!


She holds the #2 Hot Spot this week. Make sure you show her some love and follow her blog.

As  a special gift, if your blog is selected and you do not have a blog  button, I will make one for you!!!  Plus I will add your button to my Awesome Blogs  page!!

I hope you like your button Hilary!!

Maybe you will get selected next time!  Wouldn't it be great to have your blog showcased here!!!
Good luck to all!

The RULES to join in are very simple!

1. Grab the button
2. Add your link to the list
3. Visit as many other blogs as you can
4. Follow the ones you like (and comment on their blog to say that you are following)

NOTE:   PLEASE leave your blog address when you leave a comment!!  I have had  several people wanting to follow back but the blogger can't always be  found through the google info page!!

This list is  new each week. The links do not carry over. Please link up  each week  for new participants to find your blogs. It will be visible all week to  visit  the blogs listed.


While you are here, make sure you check out the
Over 40 Blogger List!!

Be sure to join if you haven't already!

HAVE FUN!


If you would like to link up click
on the button in this post or in
the side bar! Enjoy!:0)

There is still some Honest People out there!

Yesterday I visited Dollar Tree and I dropped my
wallet and hadn't realized it until I was in the check
out line at Kmart. I searched that strip mall  for hours
looking for my wallet. Back and forth between DT
and KM. I finally gave up and went to work. Hours
later an Angel from Heaven(Tasha)showed up at my
door with wallet in tact! Everything from the I.D's,
the Credit Cards, Money, down to every last cent!
If anyone ever tells there isn't anymore honest
people left in the world don't you believe them!

Tasha is living proof that there still is!*Tears*

Thank You Jesus! I give you all the 
Praise and Glory! And thank you
Tasha! I hope you receive all you
deserve in life!:0)





Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Follow Me BackTuesday(F.M.B.T)

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It's everyone's favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
So that means it's time to link up & follow for
Follow Me Back Tuesday

Hosted By
 
& This Week's Guest Host's Are...
Michelle from Ace & Friends
&
Jacqui from Single Parent Retreat




 


 How it Works

  • Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host's - Spots 1-5   leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back  ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )
  • Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
  • After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name  
( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE  ) These entries will be deleted.
  • Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
  • And most importantly - Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!
 

Link up every Tuesday at 12:00 am est





I know I'm a day late wit this one
but here goes!

If you would like to follow the linky click on
the  survey junkie pic in the side and it will link

you to it.  Have fun!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

How To Get So Much Food You Will Have To Give Some Away!

How to get so much food you will have to give some away!

Coupons, Coupons, and more Coupons is my rule of thumb.
You can't go wrong with coupons! Your coupons doubled
with in-store coupons can save you a pretty penny. Ever
heard of stores like Sam's Clubs or BJ's? You have to have
a membership but it's worth the savings. Also try stores
like Aldi, Sav-A-Lots, and Dollar Stores can provide
some savings for you. In these stores you will find deals
on items such as meats, produce, dairy, and other
items you and your family may need.


Good Luck!! I Hope "You Will Have So Much Food...You Will
Have To Give Some Away"

Cobbler...Hmmm-Yum!!!!!

Cobbler!!!!!
1(18.25 oz.) box yellow cake
2 (21 oz.) cans cherry, peach, blueberry or apple filling
1 stick of margarine
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Line Dutch oven with aluminum foil. Pour pie filling of your choice into Dutch oven.
spread evenly. Pour in yellow cake mix. Spread evenly. Cut 1/4 inch patties of
margarine and place evenly along the top. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Sprinkle
nutmeg on top. Put about 23 charcoals on top of the Dutch oven and about 7 charcoals on the bottom. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until cake mix is golden brown. Checking it
about every 10 to 15 minutes...........Bon Appetit!!!!

 Cobbler Pic

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wednesday is FriendsDay!!!

WednesDay is FriendsDay: Share Your Blog!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

WednesDay is FriendsDay at The MamaZone, so get ready to link up again.

The goal of this hop is to give you a quick glimpse into some other great blogs and to give you an opportunity to share a glimpse of yours. Feel free to grab the button and blog hop code to add it to your site as well! Here's how it works:
  • Add your blog name and a short description. For example, "The MamaZone: great t.i.d.bi.t.s. for mamas!" Feel free to link directly to your blog, or to your favorite post.
  • FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE PERSON and as many other blogs as you'd like to have follow back. This is what makes FriendsDay work, so if you're not willing to follow, please don't link up.
  • Remember to leave a comment on the blogs you follow to let them know you found them here at The MamaZone, and if someone follows you, be sure to follow back. If you follow me and leave a comment, I'll definitely follow you too!
  • (Optional) Take the WednesDay is FriendsDay button, and if you want to put the blog hop on your blog, click the "get the code here" link under the blog listings. Feel free to cut and paste my instructions, then tailor your post to your blog.
  • Tweet, blog and yell at your friends about this so it can grow more and more each week.
I'll repost every week, so be sure to return and link up with some new folks and if you're not listed on my Mama'z Friends page, make sure you add yourself now. Enjoy...

List your giveaways on my Giveaway page while you're here and check my sidebar for my current giveaways.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BLOG
Responses: This is a Blog Hop! 3 entries so far... you're next!

Wednesday is FriendsDay!!! So hop on over and Show Anitra some Love!!!
~Toodles~

Follow Back Tuesday!!!


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It's everyone's favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
So that means it's time to link up & follow for
Follow Me Back Tuesday

Hosted By
 
& This Week's Guest Host's Are...
&



 


 How it Works

  • Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host's - Spots 1-5   leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back  ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )
  • Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
  • After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name  
( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE  ) These entries will be deleted.
  • Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
  • And most importantly - Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!


If you would like to follow the linky click on
the  survey junkie pic in the side and it will link

you to it.  Have fun!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Computer Problems!

Am I the only one with this problem? It seems like every
5 or 6 months or so I'm having  some kind of problem 
with my computer. I buy virus protection that doesn't
seem to be working. I've even gotten a new computer
in some cases, still nothing works. How can a person 
blog or run an online business under these circumstances?
Anyone else having or has had these problems? Makes
you just want to give up altogether.<_>

Monday, February 14, 2011

Thanks! To all my followers!!

Thanks to all my followers I really appreciate
you! I will definitely follow you back! But
please leave a link so that I can be sure to
follow you back! Thanks:0)

Romantic Idea!!!

Cream Sickle Soap!

Like to try this
recipe? Here it is Enjoy!




Creamsicle Soap

You will need:
8 oz. MP base (divided into 4 oz. quantities)
10 drops orange oil
1 drop orange food coloring
3 TB. Heavy whipping cream
10 drops vanilla fragrance oil
Melt soap and remove from heat. Add the orange oil and food coloring,
stirring until well mixed. Pour half of the mixture into each soap mold and
let it set for on hour. When the orange soap has set, melt the second half
of MP base. Remove from heat and stir in the whipping cream and the vanilla
fragrance oil. Pour the melted soap into the molds on top of the orange
soap. Let it set for three hours. Your finished bars should come out half
orange and half white. Enough for 2 bars.


~Toodles~


What my blog is all about!

Since I couldn't figure out how to put
the description of this blog at the top
 I'll do it here. This blog is where I will
share free recipes, free reports, pics of my
latest hauls, or vids of my hauls and more!
I hope you will enjoy this blog as much as
I will!:0)


By the way... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!:0)
 ~Toodles~

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Italian Ice! Yum!



















Anyone ever tried Italian Ice? It's so Yummy!
I know it's a little early to be talking about Italian
Ice but I'm thinking about selling my own Italian 
Ice this summer. The flavors in the pic look pretty
tasty but I've only tried the Blueberry and the Lemon
and let me tell you they were delish! So my ? to you
is have you ever tried them? What flavors? Were they
good?

My take on Free BlogBackgrounds!

Not to sound ungrateful since they are
free and all, but am I the only one who
sees a beautiful background but when you
put it on your page you only see the sides
of it? Am I doing something wrong? Blogger
and this new design change sucks! Again not
sounding ungrateful. but Jeez blogger you
dropped the ball on this one<_> Some day
I'll invest in a custom design for this
blog....Maybe!o_O! lol!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Blog Hops...Follow Fridays...

When I use to have my other blog I noticed
something about Blog Hops and Friday Follows
and the like. You follow people but they never
follow you back. Maybe I'm jumping the gun here
but I don't think so. Look at all the people I've
followed and how many of those people have followed
me back. Then you will see if I'm hitting the nail
on the head here.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

I finally got my computer fixed!!!

Well actually I got it fixed
a couple of weeks ago. So
maybe now I can post more
often! Wish me luck:0)