Archives for May 2009

White Sangria Recipe

May 30, 2009 by
  • 1 bottle of white wine
  • 1 cup of white cranberry juice
  • 3/4 cup of Apple flavored Barcardi Rum
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of red seedless grapes halved
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lime sliced

Stir first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved.  Add the red grapes, orange and lime slices.  Chill up to 2 days before serving.  The longer you chill it, the better it tastes.  Nice refreshing drink for a GNO party. *Note: This can be served in a punch bowl, but it looks beautiful served in a nice glass pitcher.  Great center piece on the food table.

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Welcome To CVS

May 23, 2009 by

Welcome to CVS. You can find these feathered friends wandering the grounds at our local CVS welcoming the customers. Aren’t they adorable. These little fellows will pose while you take their picture and entertain the children for a few moments. The parking lot is full of moms and their little ones enjoying the new greeters.

When I saw them I wondered if Wal-Mart would pick up on the idea and fire their greeters. Why do I say this, because these feathered friends are friendlier than the greeters at my local Wal-Mart. The greeters there look like they’ve eaten a jar of sour pickles, they’re mad as hell about it, and they’re ready to take it out on you. I’ve yet to have one ask me if I needed a cart or say Welcome to Wal-Mart. They act like they’re doing people a favor by letting them in the store to spend their own money. There have been times when I’ve looked at a few of them, and said to myself I’m scared of you. I wanted to ask if they had woke up that way, if they were having a bad day or what, but I was actually afraid to say anything. So I just kept walking, and occasionally I would look back over my shoulder to make sure they weren’t following me with an ax, lol.
Aside from the mean greeters, just trying to find a parking space at that store raised my blood pressure a few notches. By the time I reached the front door of that store I was usually frizzled. A warm welcome would have been nice.

I know times are tough, but it is a job and you are getting paid. Can I get a smile please? I’ve thought maybe they really don’t want to be here; they’ve lost a six digit salary and this is the best they can do for now. Who knows what’s going on in someone’s life.  Maybe my timing was off and I just showed up on their bad days.
I am pleased to announce that my trauma is over, they’ve built another Wal-Mart that’s a little closer to me. I’m no longer stressed because I can’t find a parking space within a 1 – 2 mile radius, and to top it off the greeters always have a smile and Welcome Me to Wal-Mart. I love good customer service.
I still can’t get the memory of mean Wal-Mart greeters out of my head. I guess I’ve been damaged for life. I’m tempted to send the pictures of my new feathered friends to Wal-Mart’s corporate office, and suggest that they replace those mean greeters with a few little duckies. They understand customer relationships. Everyone enters and leaves CVS with a smile on their face. A grassy knoll, a few bugs and worms and a flashing camera is all they require in compensation.

How’s your Wal-Mart greeters? Please leave us a comment on your experience(s).

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Only Positive Attitudes Beyond This Point

May 22, 2009 by

Have you ever been around someone who has a frown carved into their face and they reek of negativity like a drunk reeks of alcohol? If you say black, they will say white. You see the glass as as half full and they see it as half empty. I work with a manager who falls into this category. When I see her, I want to run in the other direction.

I hung a poster like the one shown outside my office door, hoping Ms. Negative would see it and it would have an affect on her. To this day, I don’t believe she even noticed the poster. Her employees are begging other managers to help them find jobs in their departments, and she walks around like everything is fine. There’s constant drama in the office, and guess who is always in the middle of it.
It’s so bad that I refused to ride with her on a business trip. I didn’t want to be stressed out before we reached our destination. I have wondered if people with this mind set are aware of the devastation that they leave behind when they exit a room, a party or any social interaction. I know this lady is miserable and unhappy with herself and her life, and I should have compassion, but I find it hard to feel anything except dread and nausea when I see her. I am a strong woman emotionally, and for the most part I am able to keep my emotions in check, but I have found someone who literally makes me sick.
Rather than allow Miss Negative to affect my health and bring me down, I knew that I had to come up with a method to ward off her devastation and the sign of the cross or a voodoo doll would not be sufficient. I thought of using a baseball bat to put her out of her misery, but the thought of me being handcuffed and dragged off to the pokey ended that quickly. Besides, I’m not a violent person. The perfect solution came to me, a smile. I knew that she wouldn’t understand it, but it would help me get through the days when I had to interact with her.
Smiling has been shown to improve one’s health. It helps reduce stress and you’re seen as a more attractive person. Personally, I feel better when I’m smiling and I see myself as an attractive person. Additional benefits are:

  • Reduces your blood pressure.

  • Reduces stress.

  • Changes your mood.

  • It’s contagious

  • Boosts your immune system

  • Produces a positive attitude

  • Draws other people to you.

Be sure to start your day with a smile. It’s very becoming. Leave us a comment and let us know how you deal with negative people.

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Uptown Baby Couture Give Away

May 5, 2009 by

Is it Naptime yet? How many times have you asked yourself that question? We found this haute tee at Uptown Baby Couture. It’s perfect for any mom who loves bling. The products are made with Swarovski Crystals. Uptown Baby Couture specializes in haute gifts for celebrities, moms, grandmothers, and babies. You can find pacifiers, tees, flip flops, and car seat covers at this upscale boutique.

Several tees caught my eye while I was browsing. If you’re looking for a gift for a technically savvy friend or family member who’s moving in the social media world, they have iBlog or iTweet tees. Sweet! I don’t consider myself to be technically savvy, but I blog and I tweet. I would sport these tees. Imagine yourself wearing one of these tees at BlogHer 09. If you’re not attending you should recommend one of these tees to someone who is attending.

I like the fact that Uptown Baby has a large selection of tees to choose from. Girls Night Out, Haute Mamas, and Brides. You’re sure to find that special gift in one of these categories. Uptown Baby offers their tees in long or short sleeve and they offer a variety of colors for their crystals. You can choose, clear, black, red, or emerald to name a few. Custom orders are their speciality.

You’ll also find a varity of tees for the girlie girl. Their Little Princess collection is divine. Spoiled Rotten, Move Over Cinderalla, and Daddy’s Princess is part of the collection.

Uptown Baby is offering a custom tee for Mom. Mom deserves a little pampering too. You could be a winner. Here’s how: Visit Uptown Baby and browse their tees. Come back and leave us a comment on which tee you would choose if you’re selected as the winner. This give away is open to US Residents 18+ only. Give away will expire June 1, 2009 at mid-night.

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Sausage and Stuffing Recipe

May 2, 2009 by

Skillet Sausage and Stuffing

Preparation/Cook Time: 35
Serves: 4
A mixture of sweet and hot Italian pork sausage, onion, green pepper and Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing are cooked together to make a savory skillet dish.
Ingredients
  • You will need 1 lb. sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 1″ pieces and 1 lb. hot Italian pork sausage, cut into 1″ pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 small green pepper, cut into 2″ strips or small red pepper, cut into 2″ strips
  • 4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
Directions:
COOK sausage in skillet until browned. Pour off fat, add water, onion and peppers. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 min. or until sausage is done.  Add stuffing and mix lightly. Cover and let stand 5 min.
TIP: If you like moister stuffing, increase the water to 1 1/2 cups.
*This recipe is from the Pepperidge Farm site.
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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Colors

May 2, 2009 by

My 19 month old grandson loves the Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers in colors. He would eat them until he exploded if I allowed it. They’re baked, crisp, and healthy. A serving is 55 crackers, which he receives far less. The calories from 55 crackers is 140 and 20 carbs. I allow him to snack on these colorful crackers with sliced apples. His response is hummmmmmmm!
Did I mention these tasty little treats come in fabulicious colors like yellow, purple, green, pink, and red. Pepperidge Farms has been making Goldfish snacks since 1997. I remember eating these crackers long ago, they didn’t have the colors, but they were just as delicious and fun. You can find these tasty snacks in the following flavors:
  • Original (plain)
  • Cheddar
  • Colors (Cheddar flavor, but with different colors)
  • Parmesan
  • Pretzel
  • Pizza
  • Cheese Trio (Cheddar, zesty cheddar, and Parmesan)
Your mouth will never be bored with these options. I highly recommend this delicious snack, so pick up a bag on your next trip to the grocery store you’ll love them, they are “The snack that smiles back! Goldfish!” Leave us a comment, and let us know your favorite flavor.

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Darling Daughter Give Away

May 1, 2009 by

Look what we’ve found at The Darling Daughter! Isn’t it adorable. You can find it under the Brilliant Category along with an array of hair bows. They also have a She’s Special, She’s Teensy, and a few other categories.

I fell in love with the hats. These are perfect for the girlie girl. I love the chocolate hat shown. Chocolate is one of favorite colors and one of my favorite foods. It makes a statement, yummy!

You have to check out the hair accesories as well. They have the cutest bows from infant to toddlers to young ladies. My favorite bow is the Chocolate Blossom. Sweet! Oh My Stars is an eye catcher too.

The prices are incredible. The hats are an astounding $10.00. Can you believe it. The bows start at $3.00. The Darling Daughter understands that we’re experiencing hard times economically, but there’s no need to sacrifice style or have to give an arm or leg to have your little darlings look beautiful.

Last, but not least you need to check out the bracelets. They will make great baby shower, birthday, Christmas or any special occassion gift.

One of our readers is going to be given the opportunity to make a purchase from The Darling Daughter. Chantel, co-owner, is offering one of our readers a $20.00 Gift Certificate toward the purchase of a hat or hair accessories. You could be the winner. Here’s how: visit The Darling Daughter and leave us a comment on which item(s) you would purchase if you’re the winner. Remember, the gift certificate must be for the purchase of a hat or hair accessory only.

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This give away will end May 30, 2009 at mid-night. Give away is open to US and Canada Residents 18+ only. The winner will have 3 days to respond once they are notified. Failure to respond within 3 days will result in disqualification. Good Luck!

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