I read that you can rub a cut onion on a mosquito bite or bee sting, and the anti-inflammatory powers of the onion will take away the itching or stinging.  I have not actually tried this but plan to next time I’m bitten by a mosquito or stung by a bee.  There are a lot of natural remedies that I would love to find out about!

It’s important to keep your car healthy, especially the engine, transmission, power steering, brakes, etc.  Sometimes repairs are expensive, though.  There is an alternative to cutting down the prices.  You can order parts such as a steering box or a power steering rack online from the Power Steering Pros, parts that originally only dealers could get.  They have full warranty and free shipping.  Check out their site if your power steering is not working like it should!

INGREDIENTS:

• 10-12 corn tortillas – cut into fourths
  
• 8 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 10 ounce can green chili sauce (Hatch Medium is the best)
  
• 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
• 4 ounce can diced green chiles
• Cooked or canned chicken (If you’re using canned, use 1 large can chicken breast)
  
• 1 cup chopped onion, sauteed for 5 minutes in olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Mix the green chili sauce, soup, diced green chiles, chicken, onions, garlic, salt & pepper together.

Layer the following:

1. Corn tortillas
2. Chicken & soup mixture
3. Shredded cheese – half of it
   

Add another layer of the above three.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

(You can put this together the day before you need it and then bake right before eating.   This recipe can be doubled if you need an extra-large casserole.)

I wear reading glasses right now, but soon I need to get some neweyeglasses. My doctor has suggested progressives which is what I’m seriously considering. But when I saw the price they would be, over $500, I decided that I would wear my reading glasses a little longer. The doctor also said that I would definitely need to start wearing progressives all the time by next year, so I know I can’t put off buying new glasses forever.
I was excited when I read about Zenni Optical and the positive reports from Fox News TV. Clark Howard, popular U.S. talk radio host, and his staff have gotten eyeglasses from Zenni Optical and recommend them.   Eyeglasses start at $8 and progressives start at $37.  How can Zenni Optical sell them for such a low price?  By selling directly to the consumer and skipping the middleman is how they’re able to offer unbelievably low prices.  Now that is really exciting to know that I don’t have to spend over $500 on new eyeglasses.

New frames are in, and they have a huge selection of frames to choose from. I have a sensitivity to metal, so I have been looking at the stainless steel and titanium frames. And I really like the rimless frames, but someone told me that the half-rim frames are sturdier. So I’m thinking I might get some frames similar to what are pictured here and add the premium anti reflective coating.

If you’re looking for new eyeglasses, check them out.

This has to be one of the sweetest stories I’ve heard in a long time.   Kristin was crowned homecoming queen in Aledo, Texas, while hundreds of people in the stands gave her a standing ovation, cheered, and many burst into tears.  It was a very touching moment that those at the football game will never forget.  And neither will Kristin.  Here’s the whole story in detail with a great video from ABC News.

Thanks to both Donna at The Domestic Life and Piera at Jolly Mom for giving me this award.  They’re both sweet to give it to me!  Please visit their blogs and check out the great posts they have.

There are a couple of versions of this going around, and I’m going to opt for the shorter version.  Here are the rules:

* Display your award.
* Link back to the person who gave you the award.
* Nominate at least 7 other blogs.  (one award said 5 and the other said 7)
* Put links to those blogs on yours.
* Leave a message on the blogs of the people you’ve nominated.
* Enjoy your award!

I want to give all my blogging friends the award, but here are the blogs I’ve nominated:

• Anele at True Aloha
• Clair at Foodarrific
• Elizabeth at Mom Cooks

• Karen at My Opinion Counts
• Kathy at Is Eight Enough?

• Lori at Thrifty Thoughts
• Lynne at The Sewing Mom

• Sheri at Cooking Mom
• Val at Fun, Crafts and Foods

I think personalized things are so neat, and having taught school for several years, I think personalized books are really great!  What can capture a child’s interest like having their own name in the book and actually being the main character in the story.  This would make a wonderful gift for a child anytime of year and be a gift that would really be special to them.