Our daughter’s husband, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law have been on several cruises. They really enjoyed them and especially all the delicious food. We have never been on a cruise, but wouldn’t it be fun to go on a royal Caribbean cruise? What would really be fun would be to go on a cruise with all our family and our son-in-law’s family. And Baby J would love having two grandmas along!
Here’s a quick and easy, low-fat recipe that is great for a meal or an appetizer:
Combine the first two ingredients and mix well. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Brown in skillet with a little EVOO. Drain on paper towel. Serve with salsa.
Makes around 25 meatballs.
The best summer vacation that our family had was when we flew to Hawaii the day after our daughter graduated from high school. My husband planned a dream vacation for us! We flew to Honolulu and stayed on the island of Oahu for three days, then flew to Kauai for three days, to the big island of Hawaii for three days, to Maui for three days, and back to Oahu for a couple more days. We rented a car and explored each island. We saw such beautiful sights such as the Seven Sacred Pools, Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees, amazing tropical fish, lush green mountains, awesome beaches and sunsets. We hiked in several rain forests, were in awe at Waimea Canyon, walked through a lava tube, walked through an underwater glass tunnel at the Maui Ocean Center, and cried as we watched the documentary at Pearl Harbor. Of course, we went to a luau. It was a vacation we will never forget!
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Alvarado St. Bakery makes their breads, bagels, buns, pizzas, and tortillas from sprouted whole wheat as opposed to flour. They take whole, organic wheat berries and soak them in filtered water until they “sprout” and begin to grow. This concept of baking dates back to biblical times when sprouted grains were used. This process naturally makes starchy grains easily digestible and more readily assimilated by the body.
Alvarado St. Bakery would never knowingly use GMO ingredients. (genetically modified) They are in support of the growing movement here in the U.S. that wants the government to insist that foods be clearly labeled if they are GMOs. (Products are not allowed to be labeled as such now.)
Botox for migraines is something I never would have thought of for providing relief from headaches. According to the New York Headache Center, the treatment can last on average three months or even longer. The drawback is the cost, but many insurance companies will cover Botox when it is done for headaches and other medical conditions.
By the way, Botox was approved by the FDA 18 years ago for the treatment of eye disorders, and they discovered it helped wrinkles around the eyes as well. People also noticed an improvement in their headaches.
Best Price Toys are known for their quality. I saw a tent on their site and thought of Baby J. When our son was young, he had a little tent that he loved to play inside of with his toys, and so I know Baby J would have so much fun when he’s a little older playing inside of this tent just like his uncle. He would probably have it full of toys and be right in the middle of them!
They also have swing sets that are safe, tough and durable. The KETTLER® Swing set is known for its uncompromising safety by the leading German Testing Institute. That means a lot to parents! I can just imagaine Baby J in just a few years swinging and saying, “Push me higher!”
I lost two and a half pounds toward my five week goal of losing five pounds. I didn’t make my goal, but I made it halfway which is OK. I’ll keep working on the other two and a half pounds. It’s really hard sometimes to lose weight, but a steady slow weight loss works best for me. Making lifestyle changes is what I’m aiming toward. Some people use diet pills, but they should always check with their doctor before starting any type of weight loss program.
The Party Starts Here! has so many cute birthday invitations for all ages, but I tend to look at the kid’s party invitations. They have so many to choose from that it would be easy for someone to find invitations to match their theme. I also tend to look at little boy’s items now that we have a grandson who is nine months old. I know “C” and our s-i-l will plan a cute party for his first birthday!
There are so many weight loss supplements out on the market that I don’t know anything about. I know some of them are not safe. It’s important for anyone wanting to take diet pills to research and study for themselves about any possible side effects. They need to discuss this with their doctor and make sure that what they’re wanting to take is safe for them, whether it’s generic Phentermine or whatever. A person’s health should always be the top priority!
Our daughter and s-i-l gave me a great book for part of my Mother’s Day gift. It’s called The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide by Jeff Cox, published this year. Talk about an eye opener, I’ve read a little about genetically modified food crops (GMO), but this book goes into detail. Now, I’m really concerned about what kind of weird foods we might be eating. It’s very concerning to think that we might be eating foods that could be damaging to our health.
I’ve just started reading this book, so I will probably be sharing more info later.
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Remember if you are planning to rent a car when you travel, check out Advantage for low prices whether you’re going to sun or ski!
Happy Mother’s Day…at least there’s two hours left. We went to visit our daughter, s-i-l, & Baby J and had a wonderful weekend. Our daughter graduated with her master’s degree, and we’re very proud of her. Baby J is crawling and pulling up, so he was the center of attention most of the time. We never lack for entertainment! 🙂
I heard “Things Mothers Say” on KLTY radio. Let me share with you:
Here are some my mother-in-law said to my husband while he was growing up:
I asked our son and daughter if they could remember anything I said, and they couldn’t. Actually, our daughter, “C,” said she’d have to think.
Are there any sayings you would like to share?