Health Insurance has changed so much during the past few years. I remember going to the doctor ten years ago and just paying my co-pay. Insurance covered pretty much everything else. That doesn’t happen nowadays. It’s a good idea to check around with several insurance companies such as Blue Advantage and others, compare rates and coverages, and then try to make an educated guess which insurance is right for you.
Here is a simple way to reduce the amount of sugar in Kool-Aid with a natural sweetener, stevia. We made Kool-Aid this way a lot this summer, and our college-age son liked it. So it passed the test!
INGREDIENTS:
*1 small package of dry Kool-Aid mix
*1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar (or 1 tablespoon works fine)
*6 “KAL spoons” of KAL Pure Stevia Extract powder
A blogger friend of mine has had a lot of trouble with her laptop which she purchased at a well-known retailer. She’s so glad she took out warranty insurance when she bought it because that has covered all of the repair costs. I guess for those getting a laptop, taking out a warranty or getting some laptop insurance is something to at least consider. You never know when the same thing might happen that happened to my friend.
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Earlier this summer, CSN Online Stores provided me with a gift certificate for a giveaway on my blog, and now they’re providing me with a gift certificate of my own to purchase one of their products for review. I’m excited about getting to choose something!
I’ve looked through several of their 200+ sites and have looked at a lot of different things such as a Dutch oven, an assortment of small kitchen appliances, and bedding. They even have home improvement items, outdoor living items, and so much more. There are many different categories of products to look through! It’s like looking through a huge department store.
I’m fairly sure of what I’m going to choose. I left a clue in one of my posts this month and plan to share this with you soon! So, watch for the product review within the next two or three weeks.
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Spotlight on Friendly Friday Followers!
We love your participation and want to show it! In addition to gaining followers, each week we’ll select three blogs at random and will feature links and a write-up for those blogs in the content of next week’s Friendly Friday post. There are so many seriously wonderful blogs out there, and this will be a great way to highlight some of those each week. Say hello to the lucky chosen 3 for this week (and feel free to stop by and give them a little extra love):
If you’re looking for adorable kids, great reviews and giveaways, interesting personal anecdotes and fun memes to get to know other bloggers, you’ve come to the right place at The Life of Rylie…& Bryce, too! LeeAnn’s honest, open and humorous writing style draws you in and whether you are reading her Saturday Playdate posts, tales of her family or about the latest product out there, you always end up with the feeling that you’ve made a great friend.
Maureen from Maureen Makes It! is talented in so many different ways! Her blog is filled with sewing, painting, cooking, tutorials, reviews and giveaways and is the perfect lead-in to her great Etsy shop. If you’re looking for monogrammed towels, hand-painted wine glasses, throw pillows, wristlets, personalized backpacks and nap mats (think back-to-school!) and much more, Maureen’s items feature hand-crafted beauty, excellent customer service and 100% positive feedback. Head over to find the perfect thing for your next gift!
Is there anyone who can’t appreciate a blog titled Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer? We’ve all done it (or wanted to) before! Reading through Jennifer’s blog, it is difficult to decide whether to “awwww” at the great pictures of her cute kids or just laugh out loud at her hilarious stories – but you’ll end up doing both! With posts titled Completely Random, I Nearly Broke His Finger! you know that you’re definitely in for a good time.
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School is getting closer and closer, and many schools will be starting next week. Kids are anticipating that first day of school, and some have already started. Some adults are going back to school, too, or maybe taking some extra classes or seminars like Forex training seminars or whatever they need in order to improve that area of their life. People of all ages will be in learning mode!
When our son was little, we enjoyed hanging out in our backyard as a family. We had the typical swingset, however a wooden swing set would have been really nice. Little Tyke toys were also a part of our backyard toy supply. My favorite part was one of those heavy plastic swimming pools that was probably six feet long, four feet wide and one foot deep. Our daughter, Christi, and I would get in the pool and splash around, too. I had several potted flowering plants plus Crepe Myrtle trees and Cana Lilies in the backyard, so it was like being in our own little mini-tropical area. We had a lot of fun playing, relaxing, and enjoying our backyard together.
Someday, I want to remodel our hall bathroom. We replaced the flooring several years ago and it still looks great. I really like the large mirrors in our bathrooms, however, I like an idea that our daughter, Christi from Frugal Novice, has for the hall bathroom mirror which is to put molding all around the it. They did that in one of their bathrooms, and it looks great! I also want to replace the lighting above the mirror with something similar to the lightning in this picture, so I might look at Kichler lighting and other places to see where we could get the best price. And I’d like to paint the cabinets and take down the wallpaper. Hmmm….that’s a lot, expecially taking down the wallpaper which is on every wall. That would require refinishing or priming the walls so we could paint them. Whenever we do remodel, I think we’ll do it a little at a time!
One of my dreams is to someday get a laptop. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m very thankful to have my own computer which works fairly well for being an older computer. I don’t have to use my husband’s or borrow our son’s when he’s at home. But still, I would really like to have a laptop! When the time comes that I’m ready to look for one, I’ll probably check into wholesale laptops and other places where I could get a good deal. But I can’t foresee that being anytime soon.
I remember when we bought our first camcorder ages ago when our son was a baby. It was a big, bulky thing which was very tiring to hold up for an extended period of time. Then we eventually got a “smaller” one which would still be big by today’s standards. Several years ago, we finally bought one that is small and easy to hold. If you look at current digital camcorder reviews, however, they have even smaller camcorders that don’t require tapes. We’re not that up-to-date technologically speaking, but I’m satisfied with what we have!
Menu Plan Monday & Fresh Corn Salad Recipe for 8-30-10
Well, now that our son has gone back to college, I’ll just be cooking for two. My menus will probably be repetitive and will be back to incorporating rotisserie chickens into our menu every week, especially after a day of substitute teaching!
This week, I want to share a great new squash recipe that our son discovered at Central Market. It’s so good!
MONDAY: Salmon Patties, Sauteed Yellow Squash in Herb Butter (new family favorite!), frozen baby lima beans
TUESDAY: Left-over salmon patties, frozen corn, green beans
WEDNESDAY: Italian Chicken Pasta, salad
THURSDAY: Chicken Tortilla Soup
FRIDAY: Reduced-Fat Homemade Pizza
