tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48698475364232066462024-03-14T09:46:55.573-06:00Teaching Young ChefsI love teaching my kids to cook, kitchen skills, and life skills. I'll share my methods and my madness here along with the delicious foods we create, concoct, and devour. Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-20902321255641584742014-03-13T12:36:00.001-06:002014-03-13T12:36:16.629-06:00The Hungry Family Blog Tour Update<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgo2UQ2SK9a3ci0pLXKjND5rSEDC3mJfxJLjo5T4NSLmXD2HMxWnpav-25UBEpnFZdj_HPq3bbZApYLBjuINWnGywqwLbGUZ93nW9JT-rS3ERqwM1SLOm1sbTSlWE4eQiHb7Yfa-iKGw/s1600/Hungry-Family-Christina-Dymock-blog-tour+banner.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know you're going to want to check out the reviews today because one of them shares my recipe for pulled pork sandwiches. (Sooooo good!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 13: </span><a href="http://devonashleywrites.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">The Crazy Dream Blog</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://maryanndennis.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">The Stubby Pencil</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://www.emmymom2.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Emmy Mom</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, you can check out my new home at TheHungryFamilyatHome.com. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keep checking back for other great recipes from The Hungry Family Slow Cooker Cookbook!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 14: </span><a href="http://www.booksdevoured.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Books Devoured</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 15: </span><a href="http://utahmomslife.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Utah Mom’s Life</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 16:</span><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 17: </span><a href="http://myreadingroom-crystal.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">My Reading Room</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 18: </span><a href="http://www.eatcakefordinner.net/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Eat Cake for Dinner</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://ilovetoreadandreviewbooks.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">I Love to Read and Review Books</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 19: Lora • </span><a href="http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Getting Your Read On</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Bookworm Lisa</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 20: </span><a href="http://www.blackbirdinmywindow.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Blackbird in My Window</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://melissawatercolor.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Books and Things</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://www.cherrymischievous.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Cherry Mischievous</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 21: </span><a href="http://www.iamareader.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">I Am a Reader</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 22: </span><a href="http://www.busyworkingmama.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Busy Working Mama</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • </span><a href="http://www.momloves2read.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Mom Loves 2 Read</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 23: </span><a href="http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Tressa’s Wishful Endings</a><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 24: </span><a href="http://geolibrarian.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">GeoLibrarian</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • Janet K. Hauling</span><br style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;">March 25: </span><a href="http://detweilermom.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">A Room Without Books is Empty</a><span style="color: #492a0f; font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', serif; line-height: 24px;"> • June Jacobs</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-13696812479265651792014-03-12T08:29:00.000-06:002014-03-12T08:29:06.882-06:00Flexibility - It doesn't come easyI can't touch my toes.<br />
I can't ever remember being able to touch my toes.<br />
Though my genetically short hamstrings haven't stopped me from pursuing my dreams, I do watch with a hint of envy as someone in yoga class bends in half at the waist.<br />
In my role as a mother, physical flexibility is not as important as the other kind of flexibility. (thank goodness!)<br />
Take today, for example. Mr. 7 should be on his way to the bus stop with his older brother and I should be folding laundry. (If I don't start early I'll never get it done. Pshaw - like laundry is ever <u>done</u>.) But, after handing him a teaspoon of cough medicine I'm snuggled next to him in my bed while he watches a cartoon.<br />
Does this bug me? Not the snuggling part - that I'm cool with - but having my schedule interrupted does.<br />
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My schedule:<br />
Laundry<br />
Dishes<br />
Work<br />
Lunch<br />
Ms. 5 off to kindergarten<br />
Work<br />
Pick up<br />
Vacuum<br />
Food shopping<br />
Kids home from school<br />
and etc.<br />
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I know it's not very glamorous, but it's the life of a mother/author/employee/wife/cook/housekeeper/driver/and etc.<br />
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So how do I survive Mr. Schedule-interuptus? I have to stay flexible.<br />
There was a time in my early mothering years when a sick kid would throw everything out of whack and I'd get cranky. I wouldn't take it out on them, but the mental turmoil was atrocious. I couldn't wait for the next day so I could rewrite my to-do list and have a reset. <br />
Fortunately, it got easier over time. Like stretching a muscle, if I worked at it everyday eventually it will become longer, leaner, and I'd bend in half with ease. The more children I had and the older they get, the stretchier my schedule became. Not because I worked at relaxing, but because they forced me to prioritize over and over again. Each time I chose my children's health and happiness over having a clean house or sticking to a time table, my mommy-muscles stretched and grew.<br />
I still have to work on it. That pile of laundry does weigh on me and my to-do list is calling. I'll look at it throughout the day and see what can be done, but Mr. 7 is my top priority and if I can help him get healthy, then I've done what really matters.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-727613624757964162014-03-01T19:29:00.000-07:002014-03-05T09:17:32.714-07:00The Hungry Family Slow Cooker Cook Book Blog Tour Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so pleased to announce the publication of my new cook book that it all about slow cooking! How many times have you used your slow cooker and how many slow cookers do you have? I have to admit, there are several sizes in my pantry and each one gets used on a regular basis. I hope your family loves these recipes as much as my family does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The official release date for <i>The Hungry Family </i>is March 11th. If you'd like to purchase a copy, the book will be available at Sam's Club, Deseret Book, and on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Family-Slow-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/1462113621/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393727055&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hungry+family" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To celebrate the blog tour, I would like to invite you and your friends and family to the launch party for this new book. It should be a fun evening at a great location! I'll be there to sign your copy of <i>The Hungry Family</i> and I'm hosting a giveaway for a family-sized slow cooker! I can't wait to see you there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">March 5: </span><a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> • </span><a href="http://www.camichecketts.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Cami Checketts</a><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 6: </span><a href="http://www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Deal Sharing Aunt</a><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 7: </span><a href="http://cindybennett.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Cindy C. Bennett</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> • </span><a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">A Book a Day</a><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 8:</span><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 9: </span><a href="http://www.more4momsbuck.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">More for Mom’s Buck</a><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 10: </span><a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; color: rgb(140, 0, 39) !important; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-out;" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a><br style="font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 11: </span><a href="http://threeboysandanoldlady.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; 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Bill Dubrey is a sought-after plastic surgeon for LA’s prestigious and wealthy, and an equally sought-after bachelor. On the surface it appears he has it all—money, respect, and fame. Yet behind his aloof exterior lurks a tragic past that prevents him from finding lasting happiness.<br />
All that changes on the day Kylee Stewart reenters his life. She alone knows Bill’s secret agony, and she is determined to help him face his past. During the years they’ve been apart, Kylee’s own life has been far from easy, but unlike Bill, she has turned to God in her need, finding a faith to which she desperately clings.<br />
The tentative friendship they begin has Bill rethinking his stark future, yet he keeps his heart in check—afraid to commit, afraid to lose again. During Kylee’s darkest moment, when she needs him most, will he be there for her?<br />
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Anyone would think that Karissa and Malcolm have the perfect life. Young and successful, they've built their dream home on beautiful Kodiak Island in Alaska. But behind closed doors it's a much different story. Unable to have children and inactive in their religion, Karissa and Malcolm's marriage is beginning to fall apart. </div>
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When Jesse and Brionney Hergarter move to Kodiak, Karissa senses a kindred spirit. With Brionney's friendship and support, Karissa feels a growing desire to return to activity at church. But this means confessing the one sin that has haunted her for years—the one sin that could drive Malcolm away forever.</div>
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Toni has no idea what she’d do without her best friend, Carter. Who else would she be able to vent to about her parents, her job at the dance studio, or her latest relationship woes? When Toni’s father lands in the hospital, Carter, as always, is there for her. </div>
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One night after a performance, Toni tries to mend the hurt between them. Instead of finding Carter, she stumbles onto proof that he has feelings for her that go way beyond those of a friend. Toni is left with the very real prospect of losing Carter forever, unless somehow she can return his feelings—but that’s impossible. Isn’t it?</div>
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For most people, letting go of a "what if" can be difficult - for Kiley Roberts it's almost impossible. As her final semester of college begins, a past relationship prevents her from fully opening her heart to Brandon, her almost fiance. When TJ unexpectedly drops back into her life as an assigned dance partner, Kiley's sure that it's a sign. Only she's not sure if it means she should put their past behind her or try for a future with the man with the broken heart.</div>
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Canada's the last place you'd expect to find an American spy, but CIA operative Talia Reynolds has problems piling up higher than a Canadian snowbank. When Elliott Monteith, her ridiculously handsome new coworker, shows up, Talia decides it's game on. She'll be the first to track down a dangerous counter-spy, and she'll give Elliott an unforgettable souvenir of his time in Ottawa: some humble pie.<br />
Her plans don't work as well as she expects, though. Elliott's over-the-top flirting dredges up too many painful memories for Talia and undermines the confidence she's worked hard to regain. To do her job and keep her integrity intact, she'll have to keep her personal feelings at bay. Now Talia must find a way to work alongside Elliott—and maybe even trust him—to outsmart the enemy<br />
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Mystery buff Vicki Butler plans to kill someone this weekend. Nothing personal, just business.<br />
The killer grand opening weekend at her new Who-Dun-Him Inn is all fun and games---until an unplanned dead body makes an appearance.<br />
With a murderer running loose, young widowed mom Vicki is forced to keep her family, guests, and actors safe while searching for clues. Her author guests, also the prime suspects, try their hand at solving this real-life whodunit, in the process hindering the investigation by local law enforcement officers. Things really go downhill when her twin Liz shows up, trailed by flamboyant Grandma Ross, who announces she’s seeking a boy toy among the suspects. When both a local younger man and an out-of-town newshound start sniffing around the inn---and her---Vicki realizes she's got more than just a murderer to worry about. Can she solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will this case of opening-night jitters prove to be terminal?<br />
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Lexi Anderson is an up-and-coming, Martha Stewart-type TV hostess whose two kids love the Jared Strong adventure novels, which happen to be written by their new neighbor, Kyle Miller. For the first time in his writing career, Kyle has writer’s block--until he sees the snowman on his lawn and realizes it’s the perfect solution to his plot problem. He digs in and discovers two things: one, his villain’s weapon will fit inside a snowman's body, and two, this particular snowman was supposed to be the backdrop for Lexi’s next show. From this improbable beginning comes friendship, but can there be a happy ending for a woman who is afraid to get close again and a man who has shadows from his childhood? Families join together and hearts are healed as this couple goes walking in a winter wonderland.<br />
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<i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I87GKM4">Confessions of a 16-Year-Old Virgin Lips</a></b></i> by Cindy M. Hogan</div>
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VL. Virgin Lips. You may not have heard of it, but where I live, it's a thing with a card, even if it is a figurative card. I was Brooklyn Hamlin, certified virgin lips, and I planned on clinging to that figurative card with all I had--while dating as many of the hottest guys at school as I could.</div>
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Maybe that's a bit strange. I mean, what teenage girl isn't interested in kissing? Locking lips definitely interested me, but the drama that came with it didn't. No kissing, no drama. Simple.</div>
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But on my sixteenth birthday, on my first real date even, the drama found me. His name was Luke Graham--cute, funny, and bad news for the whole female race.</div>
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In real life, she's given up on the fairy tale ending...</div>
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After having her heart broken twice, Alicia Dayne has sworn off men, decided to concentrate on her career, and is delighted to win a lucrative contract to make a commercial for Highborn Mattresses.</div>
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She could make the most awesome fairy tale commercial ever--except for Jonas Highborn, who isn't exactly thrilled with her Princess and the Pea ideas, and really doesn't want a prince in tights representing his company.</div>
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Though he's trying to keep his grieving mother happy by letting her have charge of the commercial shoot, and though Alicia's trying to keep in mind that this annoying guy is her boss for the moment, they can't seem to keep from clashing.</div>
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Throw in an overly-handsome prince, a matchmaking mama, and a stunning rose garden, and maybe, just maybe, Alicia can be convinced they have a chance at something real.</div>
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When did Happily Ever After become so complicated?</div>
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What if keeping your job depended on keeping a secret? </div>
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Daisy Manning has been testing security by shoplifting in Worthingtons Department store for five months. Not once in that entire time has she been caught by security personnel. Until today.</div>
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Kent Whitaker is disgusted by the beautiful thief he’s caught red-handed, and even more disgusted by his attraction to her. While he won’t allow himself to become romantically involved with a thief, he can certainly help out a friend by curing his daughter of bad habits. </div>
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They both fight their growing attraction, Kent because dishonesty is the one trait he cannot tolerate, and Daisy because Kent is directly interfering with her long-range career goals. </div>
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<b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CA3ILQ">Gifts and Consequences</a></i></b> by Daniel Coleman</div>
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Jonathan decides to honor the wish of his dying wife – that he give away his fortune – but his methods are dangerously unconventional. He takes extreme measures to witness human struggle and watch the discovery of hidden strength. But when Jonathan goes too far, he faces consequences of his own.</div>
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To protect her sons from the mistakes of her past, Brinlee Trapper escapes to a secluded mountain home. But there are dangers lurking in the mountains she has never encountered. The little family is saved from injury by Jed, a mysterious hunter. Brinlee is drawn to him, but she worries about his involvement with a peaceful commune hidden deep in the mountains behind her property.<br />
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While Jed offers a life of excitement and freedom, Lance holds the key to the family Brinlee always wanted. When it comes time to choose, she learns that both men have secrets that could shatter her fledgling trust in men and the wrong decision could leave more than her heart exposed to danger.<br />
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Will protecting children throughout the world cost Natasha her own family?</div>
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Devastated by the loss of her brother, Natasha Senecot works to expose the dangers of Matthew Chrysler's violent video games, succeeding in bankrupting and humiliating him.</div>
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Chrysler retaliates and sends a hit man after her. Natasha is forced to fake her own death to protect her children, but after witnessing another tragedy, Natasha won't hide any longer.</div>
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In a race against time, can Natasha expose Matthew Chrysler before his assassin murders her family and shatters her world?</div>
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Ring around the rosy, a pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes we all fall down . . .</div>
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That simple rhyme turns negotiator Claire Michaels’ current hostage situation into an international incident. Claire just wants to help get everyone out safely, but as the crisis escalates she realizes she’s dealing with an al-Qaeda operative who has the means to become another bin Laden---with the potential to attack America. Claire has her own personal reasons for wanting to stop al-Qaeda, but time is slipping away as negotiations break down. Can she overcome her scars of the past in order to get the hostage out alive and possibly stop an assault on U.S. national security? </div>
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Navy SEAL Rafe Kelly is on leave to recover from a knee injury he suffered during his tour in Afghanistan and he doesn’t expect to be fighting terrorists on his home turf. But when he is taken hostage and his brother is kidnapped, Rafe teams up with a hostage negotiator in order to stay alive and get his brother back. The terrorist is always one step ahead of them, however, and the situation quickly turns from desperate to deadly. Will Rafe be able to save himself and his country without anyone he loves getting caught in the crossfire?</div>
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Luke Carney has no idea what possessed him to move back to Shelter Springs, Colorado, to set up his veterinarian practice. His parents had long since left, the small farming community is on the brink of extinction, and only one close friend from his childhood remains--Taycee Emerson, his best friend's little sister, who isn't so little anymore. Then there's the matter of Shelter's Bachelorette, an online reality dating show created to raise some much needed funds for the town. </div>
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Unknowingly cast as the bachelorette for her town's charity event, Taycee Emerson wants out. Especially when she discovers her old teenage crush, Luke Carney, is one of the bachelors and it's up to the viewers--not her--to decide which bachelors stay or go. Coerced into participating, Taycee does what any self-preserving girl would do. She launches a subtle attack on Luke's good name with the hope of getting him voted off the show. Unfortunately, Luke's an eye-for-an-eye kind of guy, and when he discovers what she's up to, it means revenge.</div>
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Ellie Garrett never planned on being a divorced, single mother—she also never planned to get married again. Ever. Her ordinary life changes when the house across the street is sold. The new owner is Nick Coulter—quarterback and MVP for the Sacramento Defenders. Oh yeah, he’s also one of People magazine’s top 100 most beautiful people and America’s most eligible bachelor. So why would she pick him to have her first crush on since her divorce? </div>
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Recently retired from the NFL, Nick is more than ready to find a wife and start a family. He's tired of his high-profile lifestyle and moves to Pleasant Wood, Colorado, hoping to finally settle down and focus on his foundation Kids Come First. It would just feel nice to be a normal guy. Of course being rebuffed by Ellie the first few times he meets her makes him feel a little too normal. </div>
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As Nick and Ellie become acquainted, their mutual attraction is hard to ignore. But Ellie’s been hurt before by her womanizing ex-husband. She’s not sure that Nick has left behind his playboy reputation. Can she risk falling in love with the celebrity football player or will she miss her chance at scoring big in the game of love?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the best ways to get your children involved in the kitchen is to provide them with a way to get on your level. If they can't see what's going on, they will lose interest. If they do want to cook, being higher will help prevent messes, allow them the right angles to cut and roll, and the stool can help them stay put.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Simple Children's Stool took less than an hour to assemble and cost under $10.00. It took a bit longer to stain and paint because I had to wait for the stain to dry before I could paint it. I have three spread throughout the house; one in each bathroom so the kids can reach the sink to brush their teeth and one in the kitchen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The shorter pieces go inside the longer ones as seen below. I used one screw on each side, drilling a pilot hole first. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The possibilities are endless. I had a friend who put her child's foot prints on top. It was adorable!You can paint/stain it all one color or do two like I did here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To get the finish on the top, I stained it the same color as the rest of the stool then painted it, let it set for 3 minutes, and wiped off the paint. I love how it turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm excited to be a part of Utah Book Month. I'm especially excited because I get to spotlight Author <a href="http://www.heatherostler.com/" target="_blank">Heather Ostler</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather lives in Utah with her husband and their two pugs. She is not only an talented author, she's also a fun person (one who enjoys lucky pennies and <i>The Parent Trap</i>) whose imagination is as big as the sky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is the author of <a href="http://cedarfort.com/catalogsearch/result/?order=name&dir=asc&q=Heather+Ostler" target="_blank">The Siren's Secret</a> and <a href="http://cedarfort.com/catalogsearch/result/?order=name&dir=asc&q=Heather+Ostler" target="_blank">The Shapeshifter's Secret</a>. Both books are published by Cedar Fort and are available at Cedarfort.com and Amazon.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing Heather admits on her blog is that she is sometimes afraid to dream big. In fact, most of her family and friends didn't know she was writing a novel until it was about to be published! For someone who is afraid to dream big, she's sure done some big things. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All writers are also readers. Many started reading when they were four and never stopped; others didn't soak up books until college. Heather <a href="http://saltlakemagazine.com/blog/2013/06/18/the-sirens-secret-author-heather-ostler/" target="_blank">got into reading</a> when she entered junior high. It was then that everything clicked into place and she started making characters, poems, and stories of her own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather writes paranormal young adult. The third book in the series should be out next year.</span><br />
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My dear friend at Just Sugar Coat It has posted a wonderful review of Young Chefs. Her beautiful young friend made a batch of Lemon Shark Bars. You need to <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/awesome-childrens-cookbook-by-christina-dymock/" target="_blank">check out the pics</a> because the bars turned out so photo worthy! I just know this girl is going to be a fantastic food blogger. :-)<br />
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Lucy Bergen Earl
BRIGHAM CITY - Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, Lucy Irene Bergen Earl, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born on May 16, 1919 in Corinne, Utah, a daughter of Luther Martin and Marie Bjorndal Bergen.
Lucy married Renard Alfred Linnell on September 20, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. They later divorced. She married Ted Christensen Earl on April 10, 1950 in Brigham City and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on August 31, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2001.
She was a member of the Brigham City 12th Ward where she served in leadership positions throughout her adult life.
Lucy enjoyed remodeling her home, refinishing furniture, and was an accomplished seamstress. She loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her four children, Richard R. (Judy) Linnell, Phoenix, AZ; James M. (Roxanne) Linnell, Springfield, OR; Frank B. Earl (Cathy Quinn), Santa Barbara, CA; Scott B. (Juli) Earl, Taylorsville, UT; 22 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren; one brother, Karl L. Bergen, Brigham City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted, one daughter, Dianne Rene Linnell Snow, one granddaughter, Sandy Snow Heflin, one sister, Neoma Marie Emery and one brother, Luther Martin Bergen, Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Brigham City LDS 12th Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, UT and on Friday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery." border="0" height="320" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/p480x480/968857_598700750149942_1258929874_n.jpg" width="224" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I chose this picture for this post because the most comfort I get at this time of loss is thinking of Grandma and Grandpa being together again. I had the opportunity to visit with grandma shortly before she passed. We talked about everything from Grandpa and marriage to the color of her nail polish. It was such a special visit and a memory I will always carry in my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Lucy Bergen Earl</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">BRIGHAM CITY - Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, Lucy Irene Bergen Earl, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Brigham City, Utah.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">She was born on May 16, 1919 in Corinne, Utah, a daughter of Luther Martin and Marie Bjorndal Bergen.<br />Lucy married Renard Alfred Linnell on September 20, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. They later divorced. She married Ted Christensen Earl on April 10, 1950 in Brigham City and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on August 31, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2001.<br />She was a member of the Brigham City 12th Ward where she served in leadership positions throughout her adult life.<br />Lucy enjoyed remodeling her home, refinishing furniture, and was an accomplished seamstress. She loved spending time with her family.<br />Surviving are her four children, Richard R. (Judy) Linnell, Phoenix, AZ; James M. (Roxanne) Linnell, Springfield, OR; Frank B. Earl (Cathy Quinn), Santa Barbara, CA; Scott B. (Juli) Earl, Taylorsville, UT; 22 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren; one brother, Karl L. Bergen, Brigham City.<br />She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted, one daughter, Dianne Rene Linnell Snow, one granddaughter, Sandy Snow Heflin, one sister, Neoma Marie Emery and one brother, Luther Martin Bergen, Jr.<br />Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Brigham City LDS 12th Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North.<br />A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, UT and on Friday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.<br />Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-85794512143275226222013-07-26T15:47:00.000-06:002013-07-27T10:37:36.542-06:00Gourmet Business ReviewI am so excited to share this link with you.<br />
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You are going to the Gourmet Business website where you will find a review of my childrens' cookbook, Young Chefs. I am so excited to get a review in this magazine!!! So excited that I had to share. I invite you to celebrate with ice cream - just like I'm doing. (B&J's Phish Food - delish!!)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I am always looking for ways to </span>save money on groceries<span style="font-weight: normal;">. As
you know from my <a href="http://teachingyoungchefs.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-tips-for-saving-money-on-groceries.html" target="_blank">10 Tips for Saving Money on Groceries </a>post, I can go to great, strategic lengths to ways to save money. I didn’t have space for all my tips
in my last post, so here are six more tactics to save you money on your
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This may seem like a basic idea, but the reason I have to
make a list is so that I don’t forget something and have to go back to the
store. If I go back, I’m more likely to pick up additional items that weren’t
on the list in the first place. (Hello, Almond Snickers, I think I’ll take you
home.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Since I <a href="http://dealstomeals.com/users/register" target="_blank">ad match</a> a lot of what I buy, I know the cost for
75% of my groceries up front. I determine, before I even leave the house, how
many cans of chicken broth, gallons of milk, and boxes of cereal, I’m going to
get. A list works as my second brain because sometimes my first brain is busy
keeping kids in line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Even though I know 75% of my costs, there is still 25% of
the list that is estimated. Estimations can be low and rarely are
they high. Therefore, I keep a running total of my bill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Don’t worry about having it to the penny. I like to round to
the nearest dollar. That way, tax is included and I’m not taken off guard at
the register. I’ll usually start in my head. The longer the shopping list the
more likely I am to switch to writing it down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">When I gather my first item, say two bottles of shampoo, I hold
on to the total, say $5. Then as I add things, I simply write down the next
full number. So, let’s say I pick up three gallons of milk (at $2 each) and I
write an 11 (5+6=11) at the top of my shopping list. Then I grab 5 boxes of
cereal at ($1.25 each.) My total goes up to $18. I write it down and move my
focus back to my list. You'll see why it’s so important for me to keep a total
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">When all I have in my wallet is a stack of bills – no debit
card, credit card, or checkbook for back up – I force myself to stick to the
budget. There’s no way around it. I can’t possibly walk out of the store with
more than say $150.00 worth of food. It is impossible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are more thoughtful. Feeding my family comes first. Instead of spending grocery
money on things that won’t be of use but look fun, I make sure I’m getting the
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">When I first started shopping for our little family, we had
a lot more resources and fewer people to spread them out over. Shopping was
easy. I bought what I wanted, when I wanted it. Fun right? Oh, if only I could
take back the money I wasted on those carefree days!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This was during the young mother years when I was determined to be the perfect
housewife and mother. (I’ve since found out that perfection, though admirable,
is unattainable. Now, I go for sanitary and semi-healthy with a dash of joy
thrown in. :-)) In the early years, I planned what we would eat for two weeks
and bought the ingredients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tighten. I started to notice that my money would go farther if I watched for
sales and stocked up. My menu planning changed from planning what we wanted, to
<a href="http://dealstomeals.com/users/register" target="_blank">what can I make from the on-sale ingredients</a>. Not much changed in our eating
habits and we saved a lot of money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Just last week, my local store had 25 pound bags of flour on
for $13.65. It looked like a great deal, until I compared it to the price of 5 pound bags. The 5 pound bags were on for $2.60. Most people would
buy the larger bag because it looks like more. When I figured out how much I was paying per pound (52
cents for the 5 pound bag and 55 cents for the 25 pound bag) I could see that
the better deal was in the smaller bags. It happens that way sometimes and if
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it lasts longer than the cheaper version, you <i>will</i> be saving money. This whole process is about having long-term
vision; seeing past this shopping trip to the ones down the road. Keep in mind
that having a name brand stamped on an article doesn’t mean it is higher
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<span style="font-size: large;">This morning, as my daughter spies on me from the hallway with her princess binoculars, her bed head flying in all directions and her pj's two inches too short on her legs, I full on admit that nothing lasts forever. Like pj's that shrink and must be handed down, so it is with the Young Chef's blog tour. Today is our last day to meet wonderful new friends before we say goodbye to the tour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jennifer @ </span><a href="http://www.fictitiousmusings.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Fictitious Musings</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brooklyn @ </span><a href="http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Brooklyn Berry Designs</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know how you get an idea in your head and you aren't sure if it will work, but you just have to give it a try? I don't know, maybe I'm the only weirdo mom out there who becomes obsessed with a cupcake idea. If you are like that, can you give me a woot-woot in the comments so I know I'm not up-in-the-night on this one? :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Moving on, this is what I came up with:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this is how I made them:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional*)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla, almond flavoring*, and eggs. Beat well, scraping down the sides as necessary. (It is always necessary. :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the baking powder, soda, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour. Stir well. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, stir well. Add the remaining flour and sour cream and beat with hand mixer until the batter is smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>* Almond flavoring is like fairy dust. Seriously, you sprinkle a little of that in your dessert and people will think you are an amazing baker. Not many will be able to detect your secret. Those who do, will give you that tiny nod when no one is looking. Don't worry, your fairy dust secret is safe with me.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You now have a delicious bowl full of batter that you can bake as a cake, or you can turn it into spotted cupcakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Measure out two cups of batter. Place one cup of batter in one bowl and the other coup in another bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spray a large muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Divide the batter between the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 26th - Ruth @ <a href="http://mydevotionalthoughts.net/" target="_blank">My Devotional Thoughts</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Holly @ </span><a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-46770050061168975922013-06-24T08:55:00.000-06:002013-06-24T08:56:50.458-06:00Last Week for the Young Chefs Blog Tour<div style="text-align: start;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The party was so much fun. I had friends pop in that I hadn't seen in years. We talked about life, family, and writing books surrounded by the wonderful atmosphere at Tony Caputo's! Big thanks to all those who came!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can hardly believe that we are in the last week of the blog tour. It's gone by so fast! This blog tour has provided the amazing opportunity to meet some hugely talented bloggers and make some new friends. You have all shared a corner of your world with us and I appreciate your abilities and reviews.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a>; Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/young-chefs-cooking-with-kids/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 25th - Anne @ <a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a>; Yolanda @ <a href="http://www.lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Wonders</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I got up to go running about 6:45 (that's in the AM) and wasn't feeling quite my usual grrr to hit the pavement. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On my way out to the dog run, I heard a meow from the garage. So I switched directions and went to find the kitten who sneaked in and was probably full of unauthorized dog food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">What I found, was a cat stuck to some wiring for out garage door opener. Her fur must have snagged on it and she'd twisted and turned trying to free herself and gotten stuck. I shudder to think how long she'd been there and what would have happened if I'd postponed my trip to the garage until after my run. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was a bad run. I just couldn't make myself go. Not a good sign for the race on Saturday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(I think I have the stomach flu that's been working its way through the family. Yuck!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I got home, I let the dog of her leash and she high-tailed it to her water bucket. On the way, she startled one of our kittens who jumped and climbed to the highest spot she could find. Unfortunately, she couldn't get down on her own. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">With all the cats/kittens safely on the ground, I headed inside for a drink. I was met at the door by a tearful Mr. Six. He explained, between huge gulps for air and a river of tears, that he'd gone to feed his pet grasshopper and when he opened the lid, said grasshopper jumped out and Flash, our mommy cat, ate him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 19th - Taffy @ <a href="http://www.taffyscandy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's Candy</a>; Matt @ <a href="http://www.mattpetersonbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Peterson Books</a>; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rachelle @ </span><a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-9513263819445731912013-06-17T12:16:00.000-06:002013-06-17T12:16:00.079-06:00Young Chefs Blog Tour<span style="font-size: large;">Well, the book signing went great. I ran into some friends I hadn't seen in years. I talked to tons of kids about cooking. And, I met some really nice people who work at the Costco in Sandy. All in all, it was a great time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 23rd - Lisa @ <a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Is A Bookworm</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 28th - Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.fictitiousmusings.com/" target="_blank">Fictitious Musings</a>; Brooklyn @ <a href="http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Berry Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The blog tour has been fantastic so far. Thank you to all those who participated last week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have two announcements this morning. The first is that I will be signing books at the Sandy Costco today (Saturday) from 12-3. Come find my table where I'll have recipe cards for a summer favorite with a twist: Fudgy Cookie S'mores. You can enter to win a Young Chefs Starter Kit and I'll be there to answer your kids' cooking questions and sign copies of the book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you can't make it then, there are plenty of other ways to get your copy of <i>Young Chefs</i>. One is my (drum roll please)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be prize drawings, giveaways, and book signings. I can't wait, it's going to be a lot of fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the mean time, check out these wonderful blogs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 15th - Kathy @ <a href="http://iamareader.com/" target="_blank">I Am A Reader</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 16th - Andrea @ <a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 17th - Marcella @ <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Sugar Coat It</a>; Cathy @ <a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Book A Day</a> (Giveaway!!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 18th - Janet @ <a href="http://www.janetkhalling.com/" target="_blank">Janet K. Halling</a>; Leah @ <a href="http://leahsthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Leah's Thoughts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 19th - Taffy @ <a href="http://www.taffyscandy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's Candy</a>; Matt @ <a href="http://www.mattpetersonbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Peterson Books</a>; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rachelle @ </span><a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 20th - Rachel @ <a href="http://www.blackbirdinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Black Bird In My Window</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 23rd - Lisa @ <a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Is A Bookworm</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 25th - Anne @ <a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a>; Yolanda @ <a href="http://www.lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Wonders</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 26th - Sara @ ??;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Holly @ </span><a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-59065060144058954132013-06-12T16:27:00.002-06:002013-06-12T16:27:14.964-06:00Young Chef Blog Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Officially released!!</div>
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Look what we are holding in our hot little hands? A real copy of the book; An honest to goodness book with pages, pictures, and everything. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that the book is officially released, you can find copies at your local book stores. Take a look through the blog tour to see what other people are saying about <i>Young Chefs</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 12th - Christy @ <a href="http://christydorrity.com/">ChristyDorrity.com</a>; </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 13th - Shanda @ <a href="http://www.ldswomensbookreview.com/" target="_blank">LDS Women Book Review</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 14th - Debra @ <a href="http://www.parentingwithpurposetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Parenting with Purpose</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 15th - Kathy @ <a href="http://iamareader.com/" target="_blank">I Am A Reader</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 16th - Andrea @ <a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 17th - Marcella @ <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Sugar Coat It</a>; Cathy @ <a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Book A Day</a> (Giveaway!!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 18th - Janet @ <a href="http://www.janetkhalling.com/" target="_blank">Janet K. Halling</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 19th - Taffy @ <a href="http://www.taffyscandy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's Candy</a>; Matt @ <a href="http://www.mattpetersonbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Peterson Books</a>; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rachelle @ </span><a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 20th - Rachel @ <a href="http://www.blackbirdinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Black Bird In My Window</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 23rd - Lisa @ <a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Is A Bookworm</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 25th - Anne @ <a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a>; Yolanda @ <a href="http://www.lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Wonders</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 26th - Sara @ ??;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Holly @ </span><a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 28th - Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.fictitiousmusings.com/" target="_blank">Fictitious Musings</a>; Brooklyn @ <a href="http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Berry Designs</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Friends are such a big part of our lives that, as parents, we stress about our children and their friendships. We want everyone to like them all the time. When arguments happen and our children come home in tears it can be hard to keep that Mother Bear Instinct in the cave. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Here are a few great links for helping your kids <a href="http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/10655-help-your-child-adjust-socially" target="_blank">make friends</a>, what to do if your son or daughter has a hard time <a href="http://pediatrics.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/a/0807_mk_friends.htm" target="_blank">making/keeping friends</a>, and how to handle the occasional <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-help-your-child-make-friends_67771.bc" target="_blank">spat between friends</a>. Also, don't forget to check out Kimberley's blog link below. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 11th - Kimberley @ <a href="http://www.kimberleygriffithslittle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kimberley Griffiths Little</a> Blog (Guest Blog!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 12th - Christy @ <a href="http://christydorrity.com/">ChristyDorrity.com</a>; </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 13th - Shanda @ <a href="http://www.ldswomensbookreview.com/" target="_blank">LDS Women Book Review</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 14th - Debra @ <a href="http://www.parentingwithpurposetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Parenting with Purpose</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 15th - Kathy @ <a href="http://iamareader.com/" target="_blank">I Am A Reader</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 16th - Andrea @ <a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 17th - Marcella @ <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Sugar Coat It</a>; Cathy @ <a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Book A Day</a> (Giveaway!!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 18th - Janet @ <a href="http://www.janetkhalling.com/" target="_blank">Janet K. Halling</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 19th - Taffy @ <a href="http://www.taffyscandy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's Candy</a>; Matt @ <a href="http://www.mattpetersonbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Peterson Books</a>; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rachelle @ </span><a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 20th - Rachel @ <a href="http://www.blackbirdinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Black Bird In My Window</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 23rd - Lisa @ <a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Is A Bookworm</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 25th - Anne @ <a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a>; Yolanda @ <a href="http://www.lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Wonders</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 26th - Sara @ ??;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Holly @ </span><a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 28th - Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.fictitiousmusings.com/" target="_blank">Fictitious Musings</a>; Brooklyn @ <a href="http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Berry Designs</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-58168542047040835792013-06-07T10:39:00.006-06:002013-06-07T15:26:26.210-06:00Young Chefs Blog Tour Day 2<span style="font-size: large;">As day two dawns, I wanted to share a perspective I've gained while working with my kids in the kitchen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't have to be perfect to be good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sounds strange doesn't it? The thing is, when kids frost a cupcake, it doesn't look pretty. BUT, it still tastes the same. AND, it still brings a smile to a person's face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you cook with kids, don't aim for perfection, aim for smiles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of smiles, here are the links for the blog tour if you'd like to check out other's experiences in the kitchen cooking with kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, don't forget to pick up a copy of <i>Young Chefs </i>available at your local book store on June 11th! If you just can't wait, you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Young-Chefs-Cooking-Skills-Recipes/dp/1462111955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370307205&sr=8-1&keywords=young+chefs%2C+dymock" target="_blank">order it from Amazon</a> today. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">See ya around,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 7th - Janene @ <a href="http://janenebaadsgaard.blogspot.com/">janenebaadsgaard.blogspot.com</a>; Dena @ <a href="http://book4children.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books For Kids</a> (Giveaway!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 9th - Andrea @ <a href="http://andiskidsbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Andi's Kids Books</a> and <a href="http://andischapterbooks.blogspot.com./" target="_blank">Andi's Chapter Books</a>; Jenn @ <a href="http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eat Cake For Dinner</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 10th - Sandra @ <a href="http://www.sandrasdance.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandra's Dance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 11th - Kimberly @ <a href="http://www.kimberleygriffithslittle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kimberley Griffiths Little</a> Blog (Guest Blog!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 12th - Christy @ <a href="http://christydorrity.com/">ChristyDorrity.com</a>; Rachelle @ <a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a> and <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 13th - Shanda @ <a href="http://www.ldswomensbookreview.com/" target="_blank">LDS Women Book Review</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 14th - Debra @ <a href="http://www.parentingwithpurposetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Parenting with Purpose</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 15th - Kathy @ <a href="http://iamareader.com/" target="_blank">I Am A Reader</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 16th - Andrea @ <a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 17th - Marcella @ <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Sugar Coat It</a>; Cathy @ <a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Book A Day</a> (Giveaway!!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 18th - Janet @ <a href="http://www.janetkhalling.com/" target="_blank">Janet K. Halling</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 19th - Taffy @ <a href="http://www.taffyscandy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's Candy</a>, Matt @ <a href="http://www.mattpetersonbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Peterson Books</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 20th - Rachel @ <a href="http://www.blackbirdinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Black Bird In My Window</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 21st - Alyssa @ <a href="http://thebookblogexperience.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Blog Experience</a>; Jennifer @ <a href="http://madmoosemama.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Moose Mama</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 22nd - Jessie @ <a href="http://momvantage.net/" target="_blank">MomVantage</a>; Betsy @ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Betsyschow@msn.com" target="_blank">Betsyschow@msn.com</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com/">Mormonmommywriters.blogspot.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 23rd - Lisa @ <a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Is A Bookworm</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 24th - Shelli @ <a href="http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings" target="_blank">Shelli Proffit Howells .com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 25th - Anne @ <a href="http://thebook-garden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Garden</a>; Yolanda @ <a href="http://www.lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Wonders</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 26th - Sara @ ??;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Holly @ </span><a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 27th - MK @ <a href="http://www.mkmcclintock.com/" target="_blank">MK McClintock.com</a>; Kim @ <a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/" target="_blank">Well Seasoned Life</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 28th - Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.fictitiousmusings.com/" target="_blank">Fictitious Musings</a>; Brooklyn @ <a href="http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Berry Designs</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello All!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today is a very exciting day! The blog tour for my children's cookbook, <i>Young Chefs</i>, starts today. I've included a calendar of events below so you can jump over to all the wonderful blogs who are reviewing the book, holding guest blogs, posting interviews, and testing recipes. Check back often for updates on giveaways and recipe previews!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, don't forget to pick up a copy of <i>Young Chefs </i>available at your local book store on June 11th! If you just can't wait, you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Young-Chefs-Cooking-Skills-Recipes/dp/1462111955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370307205&sr=8-1&keywords=young+chefs%2C+dymock" target="_blank">order it from Amazon</a> today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">See ya around,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 6th - Emma at <a href="http://uniquetyblog.com/" target="_blank">Uniquety</a>; Diane @ <a href="http://dlt-lifeontheranch.blogspot.ca/2013/06/teach-em-while-theyre-young.html" target="_blank">On the Boarder</a>; and Ashley @ <a href="http://www.feigningfertility.com/" target="_blank">Feigning Fertility</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 7th - Janene @ <a href="http://janenebaadsgaard.blogspot.com/">janenebaadsgaard.blogspot.com</a>; Dena @ <a href="http://book4children.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books For Kids</a> (Giveaway!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 8th - Holly @ <a href="http://www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Kids and Tired Books</a>; </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 9th - Andrea @ <a href="http://andiskidsbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Andi's Kids Books</a> and <a href="http://andischapterbooks.blogspot.com./" target="_blank">Andi's Chapter Books</a>; Jenn @ <a href="http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eat Cake For Dinner</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 10th - Sandra @ <a href="http://www.sandrasdance.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandra's Dance</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 11th - Kimberly @ <a href="http://www.kimberleygriffithslittle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kimberley Griffiths Little</a> Blog (Guest Blog!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 12th - Christy @ <a href="http://christydorrity.com/">ChristyDorrity.com</a>; Rachelle @ <a href="http://www.rachellewrites.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">Rachelle Writes</a> and <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Mashed Potatoes and Crafts</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 13th - Shanda @ <a href="http://www.ldswomensbookreview.com/" target="_blank">LDS Women Book Review</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 14th - Debra @ <a href="http://www.parentingwithpurposetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Parenting with Purpose</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 15th - Kathy @ <a href="http://iamareader.com/" target="_blank">I Am A Reader</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 16th - Andrea @ <a href="http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Time Out</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 17th - Marcella @ <a href="http://justsugarcoatit.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Sugar Coat It</a>; Cathy @ <a href="http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Book A Day</a> (Giveaway!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">June 18th - Janet @ <a href="http://www.janetkhalling.com/" target="_blank">Janet K. Halling</a></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-58044893964400913782013-05-22T15:02:00.001-06:002013-05-23T11:04:07.394-06:005 Ways to Save Money This Summer<span style="font-size: large;">As summer approaches - okay, it's already upon us and I'm just in denial - I'm always looking to squeeze a little more fun money out of the ol' budget. Here are 5 simple tricks I use to save money. The money saved from one could get us an extra night at the movies or day at the bowling alley. When I combine them, I can save enough for a small family vacation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You read that right. In the middle of the summer when you're kids are bored you should unplug the TV. I know it sounds backwards, but it works. I found this one out when our TV broke. It had been down for three weeks when I got my power bill. We'd saved over 50 bucks! No joke. Of course, since the TV was down, we also unplugged all the gaming systems, the dish, and the DVR. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I didn't truly comprehend until I saw my bill was that all of these appliances suck juice out of your home, e<i>ven when they aren't turned on! </i>The next month of no TV, our power bill went down even farther. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since the TV wasn't working, I suspended our dish. That saved us an additional $50 per month. Depending on your service provider, you can suspend your service for up to 6 months at a time with a minimum of 30 days suspension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With this one little tip, we saved over $100 per month. If you aren't ready to pull the plug completely, try hooking everything up to a power strip that you can turn off before you go to bed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started using my slow cooker hot and heavy about 3 months ago. Since then our power bill has gone down by $40. No really, it has. I'm a big baker too. So I only used the slow cooker for dinners and continued to use the oven for baking. I plan on using it all summer long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the temperature rises outside it's best to keep your home cool by not turning on the oven. If you do use your oven, then the air conditioner has to work harder to cool the house. A harder working air conditioner means you're paying more money to the power company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also barbecue or use a solar oven if you have one. Since it will be hot, I'll be looking for desserts that set up in the fridge or freezer this summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of running out to buy new patio furniture, garden benches, or other outdoor items, look for plans on-line and try your hand at carpentry. Don't have the tools? Consider borrowing from a neighbor or friend, or, you can rent them from your local building store. Many times the store will make cuts for you and charge a minimal fee. (It's .25 cents per cut around here.) This can save you hours of time and if they measure/cut wrong, you don't have to pay for the cut or the supplies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By building your own, you can save hundreds of dollars. I plan to make a bench I saw online for $150. After pricing out materials, it will cost about $35.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These outdoor projects are the perfect way to introduce your kids to building. Since it will be sitting in the garden, a rustic appearance (maybe from too many misses with the hammer) is a good thing. Encourage their desire to build and teach them proper techniques. If they won't listen to you, have them watch the YouTube video.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a project that will pay out for the rest of the year. With the help of my mom, we got our garden put in on a Saturday morning. By noon we were all laying on the floor in the living room afraid to move, but we got it done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Garden's teach kids all sorts of lessons. You can use them to teach faith, hope, hard work, what you sew is what you reap, diligence, by small things great things come to pass, and etc. it also shows them where food comes from and teaches them to value nature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I figure, in pumpkins alone we will save over $40 this year. If our onion crop comes through, we'll save another $30-40; and, that doesn't include the corn, popcorn (yes we planted our own popcorn,) lettuce, cantaloupe, watermelon, peppers, spinach, and tomatoes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meeting friends for dinner can cost upwards of $75. Why not invite a few families over for a potluck dinner? Even if you provide the hot dogs and hamburgers, you're only looking at $30. Better yet, get a group of families together and trade off hosting. You'll have a great time catching up with friends, trading stories, and letting the kids run in the backyard instead of trying to keep them still at a restaurant. The whole evening will be more enjoyable when you don't have to mess with the crowds, stand in line for a table, or buy food the kids won't eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's it. Let's add things up, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No TV x 3 months = $300</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Slow cooker cooking x 3 months = $120</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Make my own garden bench savings = $115</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Garden (pumpkins and onions alone) = $80</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Party Invites (2 per month at $35 each x 3 months) = $210</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What kind of things do you do to save money in the summer?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-56183526746011074162013-05-07T08:57:00.001-06:002013-05-07T08:57:50.661-06:00Old Fashioned Limeade Recipe<span style="font-size: large;">I remember watching shows like Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie and thinking that they made an awful lot of fuss over lemonade. To my young girl mind, lemonade was as prevalent as soda fountains at gas stations. What's the big deal?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll tell you what the big deal is: Lemonade made from real lemons and a simple syrup is waaaaaay better than the junk they make out of a powder!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Due to circumstances beyond my control I was blessed with a bushel of lemons. :) I decided to make lemonade. It turned out so good my kids (okay I helped) drank the whole gallon. I didn't have quite enough lemons left to make another batch so I threw in some limes. Heavens! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What came about is the recipe for Old Fashioned Limeade. It doesn't take too long to make and it's totally worth it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my set up for getting the lemon and lime juice out of the fruit. First, I roll the fruit against the counter. Push down until you feel the fibers in the fruit give way. Then I cut the fruit in half and put a fork in the flesh to twist as I squeeze the juice out. The fork helps to further break up the fibers that hold in the juice. This way I feel like I get every drop possible. I squeeze the lemons/limes over a strainer placed over a cup to catch the seeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and limes and set aside. Or, you can have your kids do this part of the work while you make the simple syrup.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-27623063920053309952013-04-27T08:19:00.000-06:002013-04-27T08:19:38.552-06:00Lemon Brownies<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the love. Sometime, I am so pleased with something that I bake that I dance around the kitchen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was one of those times. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not a huge fan of lemon but when you combine it with chocolate I become paparazzi. At Christmas, when we dip chocolates, I always sneak a couple extra of the lemon ones. These brownies are every bit as good as a dipped chocolate. My kids had a lot of fun making them and Colkie got to practice making his cursive L's. Who says baking isn't educational?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The basic brownie recipe is from Wilton but I doubled it to make a big enough batch to take to our church's adults only dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">For Brownie</span>:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups of butter at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 squares unsweetened chocolate </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a jelly roll pan and set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. In a small saucepan, melt together the butter and the chocolate. Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour and stir well to combine. Pour into the jelly roll pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comas out almost clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon lemon flavoring</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1. Beat the butter until creamy. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat on medium speed, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until peaks form and the filling is smooth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tablespoons butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup evaporated milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the butter is gone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1. Reserve one cup of the lemon filling. Spread the rest over the cooled brownies. Pour the chocolate topping over the lemon filling and spread it to a thin layer. Let the chocolate set. Use a knife to mark off the cut marks on the brownies. Use the 1 cup reserved lemon filling to make cursive L's on each square.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869847536423206646.post-70681294124111456242013-04-19T07:20:00.000-06:002013-04-19T07:20:18.685-06:00Ice Cream in a Bag<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our TV died in a power surge a couple of months ago and since then we've looked for alternative evening activities to keep the kids from getting bored and bugging each other. Not that we were huge TV watchers before, it's just always seemed to come on around the time of the evening news and then it was a battle to get it off again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Confession: I haven't missed it once!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So last night was a low-key night. Kids did chores and homework, we ate dinner, and then there was a pause. It was almost like we'd come to a fork in the road and had to figure out which path to choose. I nearly panicked trying to come up with something that would take up the short amount of time between dinner and bed and then it came to me - ice cream!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pulled out a couple industrial-strength zip-top bags and we got to work. The kids were intensely interested. Except for the kinder gardener who had done this about a month ago. He assumed a managerial roll and was in charge of telling us when the ice cream was ready to eat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ice Cream in a Bag Recipe</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/5 cup 2% milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup evaporated milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ice to fill a large zip-top bag half way.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons table salt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Directions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Put the milk, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla in a quart-sized zip top bag. Press the air out of the bag and zip closed and make sure it is sealed tight. You don't want the salt/water to mix with the ice cream.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Put the ice and salt in a gallon-sized zip-top bag.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Place the milk bag inside the ice bag. Close the top of the gallon bag making sure you get most of the air out of the bag.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Agitate the bags. You can't throw them around, zip-top bags aren't that sturdy. We settled on a spin motion. We'd pick up the bottom corner of the bag and pull it to the top. This seemed to work well. Do this for about 10 minutes or until the ice cream becomes firm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also made a chocolate version. Use the same recipe but add 2 teaspoons cocoa powder to the mix before agitating. It wasn't bad. I've already started to think about add-ins like fudge and brownie bits. The ice cream is soft-serve and melts to milk so eat it quick. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994147034777229377noreply@blogger.com0