Monthly Archives: September 2008

Free Credit Card Processing for Small Businesses

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Years ago, we had our own business.  We had a nice little music store, small but nice.  We sold guitars, violins, band instruments, keyboards, and small drum sets.  Sheet music, music books, and many types of accessories were available as well.  We accepted credit cards even though we did have to pay a merchant fee for them, but credit cards were a necessity for our business so we paid the fees.

If you have a small business or online business, I would recommend checking out Merchant Advisers if you accept credit cards. They have:

  • Free credit card processing
  • No setup fees
  • No contract
  • Next day funding
  • Free credit card machine

Now that’s service!

Green Chili Chicken Enchilada “Casserole” in 10-15 Minutes

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I fixed this again and have modified the recipe.  My family really likes this!

I only had 10 minutes to fix a meal, so this is what I did.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Medium – 14 ounces
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (98% fat free is what I like to use)
  • 1 12-13 ounce can chicken breast with the broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional:  1 small can of dices green chilies  (I was in a big hurry and didn’t use them this time, but I always add them to my regular casserole recipe.  It was good without them, though.)
  • Package Corn Tortillas (I used Food For Life’s Sprouted Corn Tortillas which are really good in this recipe!)
  • Package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Mix the soup, enchilada sauce, chicken with broth, garlic powder, and pepper.

Pour 1/4 of the soup mixture in the bottom of a large skillet on medium heat.  Layer 4-5 corn tortillas torn into pieces to cover the soup mixture.  Pour 1/4 of the soup mixture on top of the tortillas.  Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top of that.  Start the layers again: 4-5 corn tortillas torn into pieces, then the remaining soup mixture, and last sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese on the very top.  Cover skillet with a lid and let heat until mixture is thoroughly hot and cheese is melted on top.

Very quick & easy recipe!

Interviews With Survivors of 9-11

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If you have not watched this professionally done video, let me urge you to watch it.  It’s very touching! Click here to watch SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL VIDEO TRIBUTE.

I remember what we were doing that day, and everybody I talk to can remember.  We sat stunned as we watched on TV, and my eyes welled up with tears thinking about those poor innocent people on the airplanes. After the plane crashed into the Pentagon, reality set in that our country was under attack. I called our daughter who was in college over 150 miles away. We all were praying for God’s protection! We wanted our family all together, so we went and picked up our son and headed out to see our daughter. All people could think about was how this awful event would affect the families of the victims, affect our lives, and affect our country.

We still have a minivan that we had back then. During the week of 9-11, someone tied red, blue, and white ribbons on my antennae. The faded remains are now just little short shreds of ribbons, but I have left them on there to always be a reminder of that day!


Credit Counseling Can Save You Money

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Four Foods On Friday 46

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#1. Egg salad or deviled eggs. How do you prepare?

I haven’t made either of those in ages.  In the past, I made deviled eggs more than I made egg salad.  I would just boil the eggs, scoop out the yokes and mix with mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and a little pickle juice.
#2. French fries. Do you make homemade or frozen?

Neither.  I used to do both, but now we only have french fries occassionally when we eat out somewhere.
#3. Gravy. What do you use – homemade, jar, can or from a package?

We rarely have gravy, mostly on holidays, and I’m not the one who makes the gravy.  I used to make it from a jar, can, or package, and sometimes I would make it from scratch using broth with the fat skimmed off, flour or cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

(I loved my mother’s giblet gravy she would make at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  She would use the drippings off the turkey, thicken it, add giblets and chopped hard-boiled eggs.  So good!!  My mother passed away in 2000, so I haven’t had her gravy in 10 or more years.)
#4. Share a recipe for a hot (temperature, not spice) dish.

Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Easy Chicken Chow Mein

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cooked and deboned chicken cut into small pieces (or 4-6 chicken breasts depending on size)
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 can chow mein noodles (save the rest for topping)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish.  Top with remaining chow mein noodles.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until hot.

9-11 Memorial Video

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Click here to watch SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL VIDEO TRIBUTE

Today is on most people’s minds as being the 7th anniversary of that horrible day when so many innocent men, women, and even children lost their lives due to the hatred of the terrorists. Many of us are praying today for the families and friends who lost loved ones on that horrific day, and not just today but everyday there are people praying for them. If you haven’t already, please say a prayer for those affected by this tragedy, for our country, and also for the terrorists!

HEPA Vacuum Cleaners for Allergy Sufferers

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When it’s time to clean house, there’s nothing worse than having a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t clean well. And if someone suffers from allergies, then it is very important not only to vacuum often but also not to spread allergens into the air.  The Allergies Buyers Club has all sorts of HEPA vacuum cleaners which trap allergens, something so important for allergy sufferers.  These vaccuum cleaners will help sufferers to have a clean, healthy home with reduced allergens.

How Well Do You See? Do You Need LASIK?

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I hear a lot on the radio about Lasik, and it is apparently becoming a well-known procedure.  Laser Eye Center offers the latest technology to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.  Soon after surgery, most patients notice a big improvement in their vision.  It has become a popular procedure because of the quick recovery time and fewer complications, and over 100,000 people have used Laser Eye Center.  They must be doing something right.

Chocolate Cake in a Mug in 5 Minutes

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Trying to cut back on sweets but have a craving for chocolate cake?  Instead of baking a whole cake, try making this small cake in the microwave.

VERSION ONE INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons oil

VERSION TWO INGREDIENTS – LOWER FAT:

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil

FOR BOTH VERSIONS:

Mix dry ingredients in a large mug.  Stir in 1 egg.  Add milk OR yogurt.  Stir.  Add in oil and mix well.  Microwave 3 minutes on maximum power.  Let the cake finish rising.  Tip mug over a plate, and the cake will come out.  Enjoy!

Apple Coleslaw

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This is a quick and easy recipe:

  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix (in a bag)
  • 1 apple, chopped (I use an organic apple)
  • 1/2 cup lite mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup Apple Juicy Juice 
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (I use raw, organic apple cider vinegar.)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (sea salt if you have it)

Combine the ingredients well.  Cover and chill for approximately 30 minutes or so.

It Gets Hot in Texas – Check out Discount AC Parts

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Here in Texas, it gets hot during the summer, and I mean it gets really hot especially on days over 100 degrees.  I’m know it probably gets hot where you are, too.   If I am out running errands, I want to be sure my air conditioner is working well.  Some people may need to upgrade their AC if it’s not cooling properly.  It might be the air conditioning compressor that is not working.  Whatever it is, it would be good for them to check out discount auto ac parts.  They carry parts for all different types of makes and models, even a BMW or Mercedes AC compressor.