Archive for February, 2010

Photo Friday: Caption Contest

February 28, 2010
By Hal
Photo Friday: Caption Contest

Looks like this whole 2010 census thing is going to be easier than we thought. Congratulations Eileen!  Great caption and thanks for participating!  Competition is getting tough on this contest, and everyone is a runner up!  But Eileen won the prize on this one!  Thanks to all who tried and please try in our...
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Strategies for Staying Sane: Reprogramming Your Mind

February 28, 2010
By Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus
Strategies for Staying Sane: Reprogramming Your Mind

Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus George had been an unhappy and anxious person for most of his adult life. Finally, after many years of silently watching him suffer, his younger sister, Jennie, suggested he seek counseling and disclosed to him that she had sought therapy some years ago and was greatly helped by it. “Oh,...
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#3 DIY: Don’t Pay Someone to do Things for You! Do It Yourself!

February 27, 2010
By Bonnie
#3 DIY: Don’t Pay Someone to do Things for You! Do It Yourself!

DIY Don’t pay someone to do things for you . DIY. There are lots of on-line sites that tell and show you how to - Do It Yourself! Make your own: sugar flowers, website or blog, dog biscuits, kitty cookies, 5-minute ice cream and soap. Make your own sugar flowers http://www.perfect-wedding-day.com/cake-decorating-for-weddings.html Create your own Personal...
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A Dozen Cake Recipes – Something for Everyone: They are Simple, Low Fat and Delicious

February 26, 2010
By Hal
A Dozen Cake Recipes – Something for Everyone: They are Simple, Low Fat and Delicious

A friend shared this recipe with some of us the other day, it’s good and easy to make! In this picture are 2 of the 12 different variations of the recipe, the top one is the spice and the bottom is the chocolate and you would never know the pumpkin was in there! Angel...
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Change

February 25, 2010
By Peter Tobia
Change

2010© Photography by Peter Tobia ••• Peter Tobia is a photographer based in Philadelphia. If you would like to see his work or contact him, here is his information: http://www.petertobiaphotographer.com/ ••• Black History Month at Amazon! Barack Obama at Amazon! Books, etcetera!
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Hash Brown Gravy Soup: A Favorite Winter Staple

February 23, 2010
By Patty Anne
Hash Brown Gravy Soup: A Favorite Winter Staple

Hash Brown Gravy Soup 1bag of shredded hash browns Oreida brand 4 cans of fat free chicken broth 1 pk of country gravy mix, get the lowest fat one Put the hashbrowns in cooker and add chicken broth bring to boil.  Mix gravy packk with a little water and add to hashbrowns and chicken...
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New Credit Card Rules 2/22/2010: What That Means for All of Us

February 22, 2010
By Bonnie
New Credit Card Rules 2/22/2010: What That Means for All of Us

Almost all of us use credit cards. The provisions from the 2009 Credit Card Responsibility and Disclosure Act start today. Here’s the GOOD NEWS you should know: You now have 21 instead of 14 days to make your payment. Card issuers now must give you 45 days (instead of the previous15 day) notice of a...
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Anticipation by Mail: Spring is on its Way, Time for Us to Get Ready!

February 22, 2010
By Bonnie
Anticipation by Mail: Spring is on its Way, Time for Us to Get Ready!

I received my Gurney’s 2010 seed & nursery catalogue in the mail today — with a $25.00 coupon worth in stuff if I spend $25.00.  I’m going over to share the share the good fortune with my neighbors– we’re dreaming of some plants that will bloom all summer—like the All-summer bloomer Shasta Daisy’s—2 bare...
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Pancake and Waffle Batter in an Aerosol Can, and It is Excellent?!?! Try It, You’ll Like It!

February 21, 2010
By Hal
Pancake and Waffle Batter in an Aerosol Can, and It is Excellent?!?!  Try It, You’ll Like It!

OK, how lazy can you get! We all like the easy way out sometimes, especially when it comes to cooking meals.  All the ingredients, all that preparation, all the utensils, all the dishes and all the mess to clean up!  What a pain in the neck!  It’s one thing to do it for a...
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Crock Pot Time: Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe, Potatoes Optional

February 20, 2010
By Patty Anne
Crock Pot Time: Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe, Potatoes Optional

A friend of mine sent me this, she is in some groups that share recipes on message boards, where she got this.  She said that folks who tried it loved it!  So here goes! Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken 1 whole chicken spray olive oil Lawry’s seasoned salt -no substitutes Aluminum foil Crockpot rotisserie chicken Clean...
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Quote of the Day…

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

- Thomas Edison