Every once in a while I read a post, and when I’m through…all I can say is, “Wow!” This is one of those posts for me: What Cancer Can’t Do, from Wanda at Apples-Zeros. We get so tied up in the busy, hectic lives we live that often we don’t take time to stop and think about what truly matters in our lives!
LifeLock is the industry leader in the field of Identity Theft Protection. Identity theft tops the Federal Trade Commission’s complaint list and has done so for the past seven years, so companies such as life lock are in a rapidly growing field. I believe it! We’ve had our identity stolen twice within the past few years on two different credit card accounts. Our son-in-law had the same experience on one of his credit cards. People have to be extra-careful nowadays, and it’s great there is a company like LifeLock that wants to secure your identity and guarantee your good name!
This was my comment on Zero and Up on The “Why” Behind a Few Blogs:
I had help choosing my name, “Healthy Home Blog,” but it really fits me. I’m trying more and more to make healthy choices in eating & lifestyle because I believe that so many health problems, from major issues all the way to PMS, are affected by the choices we make. And I love taking care of my family (it works both ways, we help each other), so the home part fits like a glove. I hope that things I’ve learned along the way can benefit some people, and I like learning things from other bloggers, too.
It’s interesting reading other people’s comments on that post!
Vista Print has so much to offer for every printing need. They not only have business cards but also checks, rubber stamps, announcements, and car magnets. All of their products can be customized! This feature adds that special touch to any product.
Vista Print also carries gift items which would be great for Mother’s Day which is just around the corner. Here are some gift ideas which I think any mother, grandmother, or aunt would like:
Their return address stickers with the customized family caricatures, including pets, are not only useful but also attractive. Our daughter has some like these and they are adorable! They also have a large number of design templates to choose from or you can create a custom design.
This notepad is not only cute but also great to write notes to a child’s teacher. This would be especially good when students have to change classes and a teacher might have a large number of students.
This would make a lovely gift for a mother, grandmother, or aunt. Who wouldn’t enjoy a calendar customized with pictures of loved ones!
These customized note cards would be great for writing notes, for thank-you notes, or even for invitations to friend & family get-togethers.
#1. When going out to dinner what items do your order? Appetizers, soup, salad, dinner, dessert.
Sometimes we order an appetizer to share. I usually order a dinner that comes with a salad. We rarely order dessert, but if we do, we get one piece and split it .
#2. How predictable are you when eating out? Do you usually order a meal that you’ve had before or do you like to try new things?
I am very predictable. Every once in a while, I’ll try something new.
#3. When eating at a restaurant, what beverage do you like to order with your meal?
Usually water with lemon, but sometimes I order iced tea with lemon.
#4. Name a meal that you ate at a restaurant that you liked so much you tried to recreate it, as well as the name of the restaurant and the recipe.
I have tried to recreate several dishes in the past, but artichoke spinach dip is probably the main thing. Here’s a recipe a friend of mine gave me for Olive Garden’s Artichoke Spinach Dip. It’s really good, but I’m still trying to make the dip closer to what we’ve had at Charleston’s.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Cook the spinach and artichoke hearts in a cup of water for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Add the spinach mixture and stir well.
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
Serve with crackers or toasted bread strips for dipping. What we like best is to serve with Tostitos Gold Chips. They’re small triangular chips that are thicker and don’t break when dipping into a thick dip. I think that’s what they’re called. I know it has “gold” in the name. 🙂
I heard something recently on the radio (KLTY) that makes a lot of sense for eating healthy foods & not gaining weight. When eating out, try to stay away from the 4 “C’s” which are:
With these types of foods, a red flag goes up for added saturated fat (depending on the type of fat used) plus calories!
Meg from The Bargain Queen has some really cute tote bags at cheap prices. Meg and I both like totes, and each of us has several tote bags. They’re great for trips and vacations! In fact, I usually take two or three totes on every trip. Check out these fun shopping totes, priced cheap from $10.49 to $14.99.
When it comes to things that relate to our health, we want what’s best. I have an excellent doctor, and I trust that she’s doing what is best for me. She’s just that kind of doctor. In fact, she prescribed natural compounded progesterone for me that she takes herself. It’s important to me to have medicines and prescriptions that are as close to what my body can actually utilize as possible and do so in a safe and efficient manner. A clinical laboratory service that has that standard is important.
Wood Dash Experts, Inc., has a good selection of new chrome wire mesh grilles in their line of custom grilles. These custom billet grilles are an upgrade from the standard ones. If the guy in your life has a Chevy, he might like to have a Chevy grille for his car or truck. And with Father’s Day just a few weeks away, maybe this would be a good gift idea! Check out this new concept in grilles which Wood Dash Experts carries for most cars, trucks, and also SUVs.
I read an interesting post at Zero and Up about the stories behind the names of a few blogs. I would be interested in finding out the story behind more blogs, so if you have a chance then leave a comment telling why you named your blog what you named it. Just go to The “Why” Behind A Few Blogs. Check out my comment to see how I came up with the name for this blog.
