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Happy Birthday Barbie!
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The controversial icon turns 50!!! Is she still a controversy or have kids of today moved away from her because she’s not compatible with the Wii or PlayStation. As a young kid who didn’t play with Barbies, my sister and I whole closet devoted to the random assortment of Barbie clothes including the corvette, the townhouse and the RV. I can’t tell you how many variations of Barbie had — scuba barbie, skipper, pj, and course it Ken and his variations. I even I had a Ken doll that you changed his beard, gotta love the 70s. As an adult I started to hear rumbling of...
Read MoreNational Frozen Food Month
March is National Frozen Food Month, yes its true. I not sure if you use frozen vegetables as much as I do, but its my main source of vegetables. Primarily because I really like fresh, fresh food and I can’t guarantee that I will use fresh vegetables before they before a science experiment in my fridge. Does that sound like you? Well in 1924 Clarence Birdseye invented the concept of frozen food, but it didn’t take off it was marketed to the masses, after World War 2 when the country was into convenience and those god awful TV dinners. My favorite is frozen berries, I love berries and eat them every day. I put them in my oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese, I...
Read MoreNational Pancake Day
Yes, it’s an actual holiday and dates back hundreds of years. Those crazy Europeans. In Ireland they use to have pancake races where women would race flipping pancakes. Back then it was called Shrove Tuesday. OK let’s get down to what it really means PANCAKES!!! Who doesn’t love pancakes! You can go to IHOP (7am-10am) and get free pancakes with a suggested donation of any size to Children’s Miracle Network. So head on down to IHOP for some pancakes and to donate to a good cause. Can’t make it to IHOP and want to make it your own. Try Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2...
Read MoreWhere do baby carrots come from?
Until yesterday, I thought they were a some type of cross bred mutant genetic thing. But no…. It’s a way for carrot farmers to reduce waste. Yep those little baby carrots start off as big carrots, but because they aren’t “pretty” enough for consumption, they are pared down to be baby carrots. So thank you Mike Yurosek, for inventing this delicious snack. They make a delicious soup, plus no peeling. Stay tuned for the recipe. Related posts: Your Big Ole Butt!
Read MoreIs the Economy Making Sick?
In Boston, hospitals are seeing a rise blood pressure of folks who had it under control just a few months ago they are also seeing the pounds come back on it their obesity clinic patients, many are reporting increases in migraine, tummy troubles, you need . The stress of the economy takes it toll not only on your wallet, but your health. Face it we’re STRESSED OUT, by the fear of the unknown. So we cut back because we are unsure if today is the day I will lose my job, my house, my 401k or something else. When times get uncertain do you reach for the comfort foods, do you just shut down and pray things are going to get better? Because of the economy have you...
Read MoreFind Something Nice to Say
It’s National Compliment Day. Make this a day that you don’t beat yourself up. You give yourself a compliment. Take a look in the mirror and find one thing you can compliment yourself. Come on, you can find something. How about you work today to compliment 5 things about yourself. Now are you ready to take it a step further. How about you compliment 5 people you meet today. No related posts.
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