Potato Paste To Help Relieve pain of Summer

While the heat has not really reached us here yet. Now thats not to say that we have not had some overly warm days. I know that the real heat of the summer is yet to come. At times no matter what we do over exposure to the sun in something that happens. I have recently located this new idea to help deal with it. Potato Paste, really potatoes? Yes, why not if they work and potatoes have long been known to help relieve pain and irritations such as soothing scratches, insect bites, and burns.

 

1. Potato paste

 

You will need…
-2 potatoes
-A grater, blender, or knife
-Cotton balls, cotton pads, facial tissue, or gauze


Directions
Wash and scrub your potatoes thoroughly, and then either grate them over a bowl or cut them up and put them in a blender. There is no need to remove the peels. If you’re using a blender, give them a whirl until they’ve become quite liquid. If they seem too dry, you can add a small amount of water. Pour out the mixture, soak cotton balls thoroughly in it, and apply to sunburn. An easier perhaps more effective method would be to soak gauze and lay it over the burn.
If you’re using a grater, grate the potatoes over a bowl and apply the pulp, trying to get as much juice as possible. You can also try simply slicing the potatoes, and lying the slices directly on your burn.


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A Bit Of History Yo-Yo Day

NATIONAL YO-YO DAY

June 6 is considered the National Yo-Yo Day. The yo-yo is considered an historic toy. Today is the perfect day to get out your yo-yo’s and have some fun playing “Sleeper”, “Walk the Dog”, “Shooting the Moon”, “Around the World” or “Hop the Fence”. For one that has never seen a yo-yo its best description is

The yo-yo is an object that consists of an axle connected to two disks, and a length of string looped around the axle. It is played by holding the free end of the string, allowing gravity or the force of a throw to spin the yo-yo and unwind the string, then allowing the yo-yo to wind itself back again. This is called “yo-yoing”.

Some believe that the yo-yo was first invented in ancient Greece. The yo-yo was made popular in America by Donal Duncan Sr. in the early 1900s. The name yo-yo was first registered as a trademarke in 1932. The Duncan Yo-Yo was inducted into the national toy hall of fame at the Strong in Rochester, New York. There is also a National Yo-Yo museum in Chico, California.

Applesauce Cake Days

June 6 annually celebrates National Applesauce Cake Day. This food holiday is a day to enjoy a delicious piece (or two) of the moist and tasty applesauce cake.
In any cake recipe, applesauce may be substituted for the butter or oil for a healthier alternative. It is also said that one-half cup of applesauce may be substituted for one egg in some baking recipes for those who have egg allergies.

The cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground cloves

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar $

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1 large egg, room temperature $

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1 cup applesauce, room temperature $

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1 cup chopped walnuts

3/4 cup raisins

The frosting:

6 ounces cream cheese, softened $

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square metal baking pan and lightly dust with flour, shaking out any excess.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, salt and cloves; set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars in bowl of an electric mixer, beating at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg and beat well until blended. Mix in applesauce at low speed, then add flour mixture, mixing at low speed until incorporated. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes, until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely in pan.
4. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract and mix until blended. Spread frosting on cooled cake and cut into 6 pieces.

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Do You See It

I found an article on yahoo very interesting and thought I would share. You can read it here

The article referst to logos and secret meanings. Like this one from Amazon. Find out what others mean as well.

Sally Ride Day

Sally Ride Day always on the 26th day of May honors the first American woman to go into space. June 18, 1983. Sally Ride Day is celebrated each year on the birth date of Dr. Sally Ride who was born May 26 1951 in Los Angeles California.

What better day than to enjoy a rocket ship snack like this one that is nutritious and delicious

 

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Whatever You Want Wednesday

 

Aurora Sea Sparkles

 

If you have been a reader of mine long then you should know about my grand-daughter that I her nana nicknamed Princess. Princess has been the light of my life for 4 years now. We have went through many favorite characters through those 4 short years and while we still love many recently she asked me to find her a mermaid. Now I believe that she heard about mermaids at school and as usual nana was going to get my little Princess what she wanted. I was delighted when I found out about the new Aurora World Inc. line of Sea Sparkles. Yes!!! There must be more than one little girl that loves mermaids. As I viewed over the awesome variety of Sea Sparkles I realized that Aurora had put together an awesome collection from big mermaids to small mermaids and even the one that I selected for our little princess the purse lover.

The new Aurora World Inc. Sea Sparkles Line is shimmering and shining its way into 2013. The Sea Sparkles collection includes a new 10" , 18" and 38" mermaids as well as four 27" mermaids. Prices for these adorable dolls range from $8 to $70. Perfect for that every day gift as well as bigger gifts such as birthdays and holidays.
 

• Each mermaid has long yarn hair and her dress is accented with a shiny jewel.
• The holiday-themed Merry Mermaids, "Joy" and "Noel," are beautifully dressed in holiday hats and rich, sparkly fabrics; makes a great seasonal gift.
• Sea Sparkles items are suitable for all ages.

Aurora's Sea Sparkles can be found and purchased at retail or online at the official Aurora shop http://shop.auroragift.com (direct link: http://shop.auroragift.com/c/sea-sparkles). Aurora is offering free Shipping on orders over $50; use promo code: YooHoo13.

 

Our Thoughts:

 

 

we loved the doll that we were able to review. I must say that our Princess loved her as well. The only thing that she wanted was to put her in the pool. Since she was a mermaid Princess thought that she should be able to go swim in the pool with her. So make sure that your little one has knowledge of the fact that this little mermaid is there to look super cute because she does but not to go in the water.  We love the construction of this super cute mermaid she was constructed well.

 

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Hero From My Home Town

 

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh, Edward L. Hagar saw the troops marching down the main street of White Hall. He went home and made a pack and left for Camp Carrollton to join up. This story was told to us when we were young, I wonder if anyone ever talks about this young man and his service to our country. Another hero from "where we live."

Edward L. Hagar was a member of Company A 61st Illinois I...nfantry. He enlisted November 12, 1861, as a drummer boy; was wounded in the arm at Shiloh, or Plattsburg Landing, Tenn., on April 7, 1862, died of his wound May 30 at his home in White Hall, Ill., aged 14 years, 9 months, 26 days (according to official record) and was buried in the old cemetery at that place in the southwest part of the city on Carlinville street, east of Hancock street.

Diabetic Recipe : Strawberry Pie

Love it when I can find delicious recipes the whole family can enjoy. In addition this week we can get strawberries at Aldis for .99 or price match them and get the same great savings. With them you can make this yummy delicious dessert

 

DIABETIC FRIENDLY STRAWBERRY PIE

 

4 cups fresh strawberries
1 (6-ounce) graham cracker crust
1 (4-ounce) package JELL-O® Vanilla Sugar-Free Cook & Serve Pudding
... 1 (4-ounce) package JELL-O® Strawberry Sugar-Free Gelatin
1 ½ cups water
1 cup Reduced-Calorie or Fat-Free Cool Whip
½ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

Arrange strawberries in pie crust. In large saucepan, combine dry pudding mix
dry gelatin and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts
to boil. Stir often. Spoon hot sauce over strawberries. Refrigerate at least 2
hours. Mix topping and vanilla and cover pie evenly.
 

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Whatever You Want Wednesday

Menu for this week

Well today started out quite busy and lasted long. Tonight we had sandwiches and chips no one complained great conversation

Tommorow night will be chicken of some sort, potatoes, corn and brownies

Wednesday ball game night again as well as work looking to have roast in crockpot. May use one of my old recipes like this or this or find a new one.

Thursday night again a ball game you see we are a baseball sort of family. Tonight will most likely be sandwiches again

Friday night good old relaxation night with a good old cook out and time with family

Saturday night will be fair food I am sure

Sunday will be an old fashioned dinner with meat, potato, veggie to be decided and rolls yummy

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Frog Jumping Day

Today May 19, is the day set up just for the frog jumping jubilee day. Oh yes you heard me right. Have you ever been to a frog jumping event? I love to see them as sometimes they jump the other way, sometimes they jump right to the finish line and other times well they just sit there.

Want to have a bit of fun with frogs that may or may not have a real frog involved? Then try these super cute frog cupcakes.

Frog Cupcakes Recipe

2 cups green frosting
24 gumdrops, green
24 cupcakes, cooked and prepared for frosting
black decorating gel
48 white chocolate chips



Ice cupcakes with green frosting. Slice gumdrops in half (Note: If you have a Lammes Candies around you, they also have these green sours you can buy in bulk that work if you cannot find gumdrops). Push one white chocolate chip piece into the bottom edge of the sticky part of the gumdrop, you want the point of the chip to stick in there. Place gumdrops on cupcake like the frog’s eyes and use the black icing to make a dot for the pupil. Note: You can also use blue frosting and have it look like the frog is coming out of the water.

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MAM Training Cup

As a mom I strive to find the best for all of my children. Now as a grandmother and an aunt I try my best to ensure that they are introduced to awesome products as well. On this list of great products for little ones you will find many products from MAM.

MAM products are designed to satisfied both stylistic requirement and functional needs. MAM products are as unique as the little ones they are designed for. Every MAM creation is designed with medical and technological expertise. Internationally renowned scientists, medical practitioners, midwives and development psychologists work together with designer sand technology specialists in the MAM studios. Ensuring that MAM products are developed to ensure that the combination of style, technological innovation and medical know how produces unique premium products. MAM is the leading designer brand for baby accessories. Parents choose to buy a MAM product on more than 40 million occasions around the world every single year.

MAM training cups combine form and function to successfully help babies learn to drink from the standard glass. I love that the old fashioned bottle form is gone and has now been replaced by a new form which resembles a cup. Each cup is ergonomically designed to fit baby sized hands, making them easy to grip and hold and in my personal opinion sets them up for a bit of independence at an early stage. I also love the idea of the spill proof spouts perfect the little ones on the go. MAM training cups are available in an assorment of colors and designs. All MAM products are BPA free, PVC free, lead free and CPSIA - compliant. Easy to care for because they are dishwasher safe and specially formulated to withstand steam sterilization in the microwave.  

MAM Trainer features small handles which are ideal for babies learning to become more independent. Soft spout helps ease baby's transition from sucking to drinking. Available in 8 oz. size perfect for babies ages 4+ months. 

MAM Learn to Drink Cup with Soft Spout perfect for those little ones transitioning from breast or bottle to training cup. Features a soft spout and a slim shape that allows for an easy grip. Available in 6 oz. size perfect for little ones 6+ months.  

MAM Learn to Drink Cup with Hard Spout designed to teach babies to drink from a regular cup. Features a hard spout to help prepare baby for the next phase of development. Available in 9 oz.size and perfect for babies 8+ months.

 

We were able to review the trainer cup from MAM.  I love this product perfect for those little hands and don't worry the spout is spill proof so little spills are less to happen. I love the cute design that was on the trainer cup so super cute. My thoughts are who would not love the little trainer cup.

Want more information about MAM then find them on your favorite social networks

Find Mam on Twitter
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Subscribe to the MAM channel on youtube
sign up for the MAM baby club
Follow MAM on Pinterest



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Bonita J's Review and Giveaway

Recently I was able to get in touch with an amazing lady named Bonnie. Bonnie is the owner of a website that is dedicated to handmaking gorgeous Bridal Jewelry, Bridesmaid Jewelry and any type of Wedding Jewelry that you would want included in your special day. Bonnie also has been inspired to make amazing jewelry that is perfect for perfect days like prom, graduation and dont forget Mom and birthdays all year long.

Bonnie creates her jewelry using beautiful Swarovski Crystal's in all colors of the rainbow. She pairs the crystals with amazing colored pearls. Have a summer wedding or event approaching then you need to check out what Bonita J has. Their beach line of jewelry is beautiful for sure

We were sent this beautiful cape starfish necklace. This beautiful necklace can be customized to match your outfit and be the perfect piece to attract others attentions. Another great reason I love Bonnita J  is because you can customize your jewelry to the perfect color.  The beautiful variety of pieces available are simply amazing and delicate looking. BonitaJ has a full line of products to choose from. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, Tiaras, haircombs and pins.

I simply love the necklace that I was sent and would be proud to wear it myself or give it as a gift. It would make a perfect gift to any graduate, bride, mother or anyone who simply needs a pick me up. The jewelry is constructed well while looks delicate in construction.

I hope that you take few minutes and head over to her site whether you are looking for Wedding Jewelry or gifts for your Bridesmaids or not. Anyone you know that is special enough to get something beautiful deserves a piece from BonitaJ. I know you will not be disappointed in your selection!

The Giveaway:

BonitaJ is allowing us to do a giveaway for a $20 gift card to purchase any product on the bonita J website Here's how to enter!


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Crockpot Recipe : Chicken

This is a great recipe to cook on a busy night and share with your family Lets you enjoy the summer atmosphere and cook in the crockpot keeping the house cool and preparing an enjoyable menu

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken

4-6 chicken breast
1 btl Sweet Baby Ray's sauce
1/4 c vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder

  Mix everything but chicken  Place chicken in crockpot (frozen is ok)  Pour sauce mixture over chicken  Cook on low 4-6 hours

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What we are eating this week

we are doing better on staying on track for meals now days. Our plans for this week include:

Monday:
all ready consumed spiced up chicken, baked potato, and corn

Tuesday:
tatertot casserole and dinner rolls

Wednesday:
will be  something I bring home as we will be busy with work, ball practice and all

Thursday
on the road as we will be heading to see my granddaughter

Friday
on the road once again

Saturday
will work but then heading to check out a local event so will get something to eat there

Sunday
roast, potatoes and veggies, rolls

Charm Factory is having a Grad Sale

Graduation is a very special time for all involved. I am so glad to see that the Charm Factory is having a grad sale where you can save 15% off your order. Get the perfect charm to show your pride for your graduate.

Check out These Deals Fazolis

Enter To Win Svan Signet Complete High Chair

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Signet Complete Chair featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s annual Mother’s Day show on May 10, 2013. 

French's Mustard on the Summer Time List

There are so many great recipes and savings to be add at the French's website You will want to check them out for your summer time fun

KIDS' HAM QUESADILLAS

8 slicesAmerican cheese
8 (10 inch)flour tortillas
8 thin slicesbaked ham
6 tablespoonsFRENCH'S® Honey Mustard

To prepare 1 quesadilla, arrange 2 slices of cheese on 1 tortilla. Top with 2 slices of ham. Spread with 1 1/2 tbsp. mustard, then top with another tortilla. Prepare 3 more quesadillas with remaining ingredients.
Place 1 quesadilla on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Slice into wedges before serving. Serve with extra mustard for dipping.

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Are You An Eggland Best CEO???

Calling all egg-sperts! Eggland’s Best is searching far and wide to find the first-ever Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer! Do you have what it takes? They’re looking for “CEO” candidates who demonstrate:

• An egg-streme passion for EB eggs
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The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 and the honorary title of Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer. The grand prize winner will also receive a one-year supply of Eggland’s Best eggs, to ensure they are only eating the best. Two runners-up will receive a six-month supply of Eggland’s Best eggs and $500. Eggland’s Best eggs are America’s #1 Egg! Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain:

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Ready to get whisked away in this egg-citing contest? Visit the Eggland’s Best website and tell them why you would make the best “CEO.” Entries will be accepted from May 13, 2013 through July 31, 2013. Don’t scramble at the last minute – enter today! Other key contest dates:

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