One of our favorite places to visit on a vacation is Colorado because of the beautiful mountains. When we travel, we like to get a discount on lodging wherever we are. There are other places that have mountains that are pretty places to visit. There are mountains not far from Las Vegas, though most people think only of going to see the shows, etc. If you happen to be going to Las Vegas, check out hotels Las Vegas for the lowest price on hotels possible.
Meg, Florida’s Bargain Queen, has some great gift items under $20 for book lovers. She has quite a few items on her list, so be sure and check them out.
This is a delicious recipe that I started making 25 years ago. I got the recipe from a teacher friend with whom I taught school.
Cut in large pieces:
Sift the following ingredients and scatter over fruit & nuts:
Cream the following ingredients:
Beat into the sugar mixture:
Add the fruit and nuts to the mixture. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10-13 minutes.
If you’re having trouble sleeping, try these suggestions in the evening:
For me, I try to do the above things. I also take two calcium citrate caplets, two magnesium malate caplets, one flax oil capsule, two 5HTPs, and sometimes one melatonin tablet. Every night, I try to eat a banana right before I go to bed. And I don’t take my worries and problems to bed with me. I pray and turn them over to God. That’s what works for me.
Now that Baby J has arrived, our daughter and son-in-law decided that their extra-high bed was too high with a baby around. So what they did was to store their bed frame and box springs in the garage and get a platform frame on which to put their mattress. That works out perfectly. They are saving their original bed frame and box springs to put in a guest bedroom when they have one in the future. Then all they’ll have to buy is the mattress for the guest bed. It you’re interested in a new bed, then you might check out platform beds .
Nearly all my friends agree…the month of December is just too hectic. Sometimes there is so much to do that a person can feel overwhelmed! There’s all the shopping and more shopping, setting up the Christmas tree and decorating the house, desserts and festive dishes to make for parties and dinners, endless events to attend, some last minute item to go out and shop for, Christmas cards galore to write and address (every year our list gets bigger), and then on top of all of that there’s housecleaning for company that’s coming to visit. It can be extremely overwhelming!
What helps me the most during this hectic time is a verse from the Bible in Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.” That’s it, pure and simple. Just be still…be still…be still…and know God. I pray that we can go to a quiet place, all by ourselves, and know the glory and wonder of Christmas…what Christmas is all about: the love of God shown to us when he sent his only, precious Son to this earth as a tiny baby wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Be still…and know God.
(Psalms 46 was my mother’s favorite.)
Pat, a friend of ours from way back when my husband and I were newlyweds, has some family recipes on her site that are delicious. I know… I’ve eaten some of these dishes at her house several times over 25 years ago, and they are delicious!
Insurance is something we have used many times. Several years ago, a bad storm caused two of our huge trees to fall on top of our house. Damage was done to one corner of our house which resulted in being able to walk into our daughter’s walk-in closet and see the sky. We were thankful to have insurance that took care of repairing our roof. You may have had a time when you needed home insurance and can relate to our experience. Insurance is great when you need it! Most people have had experiences where they have used their car insurance. When my father passed away, my mother was so glad that he had life insurance! Again, insurance is great when you need it. You never know when something might happen!
Reeves International Inc. has recalled 36,000 ornaments due to excessive amounts of lead in the surface paint, amounts that exceed the federal lead paint standards. These ornaments were manufactured in China and have been sold at retailers across the country, including the JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18. Below is a description of the ornaments:
If you have purchased one of these ornaments, just return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or you can contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.
I am especially concerned with lead amounts in paints now that we have a new grandbaby who will soon be putting everything in his mouth, and I’m so glad that people are being made aware of products that don’t meet safety standards.
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Old Navy has recalled over 17,000 boys’ fleece-lined, hooded jackets. The drawstring at the waist creates a potential entrapment hazard. The jackets come in blue or black, have the number 507907 on a white label in the seam of the jacket, and sold for around $30 from August-November 2007.
Customers can return the jacket to the store for a full refund plus a $5 appreciation card if they return the jacket before March 2008, or they can remove the drawstring if they choose to keep the jacket. Go to Old Navy’s website for instructions on how to remove the drawstring. Also, if you need more information, you can go to the website or contact Old Navy at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
There are several Christmas songs that have “joy” in their lyrics such as the well known song, Joy to the World. So what does this mean to me in my life? It means that I have a joy that doesn’t come from this world, a joy that can’t be taken away from me. It doesn’t come from things I own, how many clothes I have hanging in my closet,or what kind of car I drive. It comes from knowing that Christ came to this world and took my place on the cross. He was an innocent little baby when he was born in the stable and slept in the manger, and He was just as innocent when he died on the cross for my sins. I’ve been given the most awesome gift there could ever be, and that fills me with joy.
Well, it’s that time of year when there are so many occasions where people have a tendency to eat too much. It starts with Thanksgiving dinner, then all the Christmas parties at work, with friends, and with family. Then there’s Christmas dinner and finally a New Years Eve get-together. All of those occasions add up to a lot of extra calories for most people. I try to eat in moderation and go for walks when I can. Some people choose to diet or watch what they eat, some to exercise more, and some choose diet pills. Whatever people choose, they need to consult with their doctor and make sure they make the right choice for them.