Archive for November, 2010
Easy Football Sunday Snack: Sweet & Sour Meatballs
OK – I’m all for the homemade recipes that feature everything fresh, not frozen, but once in awhile – I come across a recipe that I have to make myself. This easy, three “ingredient” recipe takes about 5 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes or so to cook, and is a great football Sunday [...]
Weight Loss Calorie Savers
Setting a weight loss plan, especially with a time limit, can be frustrating. Thankfully, my husband has a much better diet than I do, and he prefers healthier foods than I do. That will be a big help getting me over one of the first reasons that “diets” fail – lack of support. Knowing that [...]
Early New Year’s Resolution: Lose 15 Pounds
In 25 days, I’ll be 30. When I was younger, I shuddered to think that some day, I’d be that old. Now, while I rejoice in my age and wisdom, I realize that there are certain things that I’ll be leaving behind with my 20s – and the one of them that I miss the [...]
With Windows 7 + Windows Live, you can create, connect, and share this holiday season.
Start your gift list with saving money Family Pack: Windows 7 Family Pack is available this holiday season for purchase at participating retailers and online at the Microsoft Store. Purchasing the Windows 7 Family Pack gives you three upgrade licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium for the low price of $149.99. Supplies are limited, so [...]
Moms – Win A Target Gift Card!
Rayovac is celebrating moms and all they do to make the holiday season bright with the Mom Rocks the Holiday Sweepstakes. Consumers have a chance to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes or 20 Rayovac Rocks kits including Rayovac batteries and a full set of Paper Jamz, one of the hottest toys this season. [...]
Additional Pre-Approval Required – The New Mortgage Scam?
My husband and I have been house hunting for about 6 months now. We’ve taken all the proper steps – securing pre-approval from a mortgage lender who was recommended by his boss, gathering all of our documents, saving for down payment and closing costs, budgeted and made determinations for things that we want vs. things [...]
Allay Patch Gets My Five Stars
If you’re like me, that time of the month is a terror not only for me, but for my poor husband, who spends the days leading up to it hiding in his office and going out of his way not to cross my path. I can’t particularly help being a terror – as a PMDD [...]
Give The Gift Of Gorgeous This Holiday Season
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Refreshing and Romantic Champagne Sangria
It’s 85 and sunny out today. Perfect weather for some refreshing sangria. And this version has an elegant twist that makes it a perfect cocktail for everything from poolside picnics to evening cocktail parties. Ingredients * 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco or French Champagne, chilled * 1/2 cup orange juice * 1 orange, zested and thinly [...]
Romantic Appetizer: Camembert “Melts my Heart” with Truffle-Cuddle Cream
I’ll be the first to admit, this wasn’t my recipe, but after finding and revising it, I fell in love with it and think it’s perfect as a romantic appetizer or great for a nibbler when you’re having a cocktail or dinner party. This recipe is portioned for 4, so if you’re scaling down for [...]