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Saturday, January 21, 2012
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Inspiration
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light
for my path.
( Psalm 119:105 *NIV )
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for us! After all.....
When You say, "It's impossible".
God says: "All things are possible". ( Luke 18:27 )
When You say, "I'm too tired."
God says: "I will give you rest". ( Matthew 11:28-20 )
When You say, "Nobody really loves me".
God says: "I love you". ( John 3:16 & John 13:34 )
When You say, "I can't go on."
God says: "My grace is sufficient." ( 2 Corin 12:9 &
Psalm 91:15 )
When You say, "I can't figure things out."
God says: "I will direct your steps." ( Proverbs 3:5-6 )
When You say, "I can't do it."
God says: "You can do all things in Me." ( Phil 4:13 )
When You say, "It's not worth it."
God says: "It will be worth it." ( Romans 8:28 )
When You say, "I can't forgive myself."
God says: "I forgive you." ( I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
When You say, "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs." ( Phil 4:19 )
When You say, "I'm afraid."
God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear."
( 2 Tim. 1:7 )
When You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated"..
God says: "Cast all your cares on ME ( 1 Peter 5:7 )
When You say, "I don't have enough faith."
God says: "I've given everyone a measure of faith."
( Romans 12:3 )
When You say, "I'm not smart enough."
God says: "I give you wisdom." ( 1 Corin 1:30 )
When You say, "I feel all alone."
God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you."
( Hebrews 13:5 )
Always remember that;Every Word of GOD is
Flawless; HE is a shield to those who take
refuge in HIM. ( PROVERBS 30:5 ) For the Word
of GOD is living and active! Amen.
( HEBREWS 4:12 )
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Coffee
Health Facts About Coffee
1. Caffeine Can Kill You
But you'd have to drink 80 to 100 cups in a hurry, health experts say. We advise not trying.
2. Coffee Can Be Good For You
A study shows that Americans get most of their antioxidants from their daily fix of java. One to two cups a day appear to be beneficial. Or, if you don't like coffee, try black tea, the second most consumed antioxidant source. Bananas, dry beans, and corn wrap up the top five.
3. Caffeine Might Boost Female Sex Drive
It worked on rats anyway. But researchers say in humans, coffee might enhance the sexual experience only among people who are not habitual users.
4. Caffeine Might Cut Pain
Moderate doses of caffeine — the equivalent of two cups of coffee— can cut post-gym muscle pain, a small study found. But the research was done on people who were not regular coffee drinkers.
5. Caffeine Can Indeed Keep You Up at Night
Health experts advise avoiding it for 6 hours before bedtime.
6. Decaf Coffee Has Caffeine!
If you drink five to 10 cups of decaffeinated coffee, you could get as much caffeine as from one or two cups of caffeinated coffee, a study found.
7. Decaffeination Uses Chemicals
Beans are steamed, so that dissolved caffeine rises to the surface, where it is washed off using an organic solvent called methylene chloride.
8. Caffeine Is Not The Bitter Culprit
Caffeine is not the main bitter compound in coffee. Rather, the pungent perpetrators are antioxidants.
9. Great Coffee Depends on Roasting and Brewing
When it comes to great flavor, coffee chemistry boils down to roasting and brewing. During roasting, oil locked inside the beans begins to emerge at around 400 degrees. The more oil, the stronger the flavor. Caffeine content goes up as the water spends more time in contact with the grounds, so regular coffee often has more of it than espresso or cappuccino. Darker roasts also yield more caffeine.
10. Coffee Was Discovered by Goats
A millennium ago on a mountainside in Africa, a herd of goats kept a shepherd up at night after feasting on red coffee berries. The shepherd took his animals' discovery to some monks, and very long prayer sessions ensued. It's a good story, anyway.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
THE 6 WORST COFFEE DRINKS
THE 6 WORST COFFEE DRINKS
6. #6: Worst Chocolaty Coffee Drink: Starbucks Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino with Whole Milk and Whipped Cream (venti)
Talk about double trouble. Within this chocolate calamity lurks three-quarters of your recommended daily intake of saturated fat, and as much sugar as you’ll find in 10 Rainbow Popsicles! Slash your calorie intake by switching to skim milk and cutting out the whipped cream. Knock the size down to a grande, and switch from the frappe to an iced mocha, and you’re looking at a drink with 350 fewer calories than when you started. Make a switch like that every single day, and you’ll lose about 6 pounds in two months!
Click here for all of today's nutrition, health, and fitness news!
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Grande Iced Caffe Mocha with Skim Milk (No Whipped Cream)
5. #5: Worst Seasonal Coffee Drink: Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Gingerbread Latte (large)
This holiday horror packs a whopping 68 grams of sugar (that's as much as in three and a half Twinkies!) and almost a quarter of your daily calories. (Hope you weren’t planning to eat much today.) To enjoy the same chilly gingerbread coffee flavor, simply swap the latte for iced coffee and drop down a size. Suddenly, you’re looking at nearly half as much sugar and a far more digestible 270 calories.
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Iced Gingerbread Coffee with Cream (medium)
4. #4: Worst Caramel-Flavored Coffee Drink: McDonalds Caramel Latte with Whole Milk (large)
This caramel confection hides an unhealthy dose of sugar and an unnecessary amount of calories. But don’t blame the caramel flavoring entirely. Choose the flavored cappuccino instead for a fat-free, lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative that will hit your sweet spot just the same. When given the choice, always opt for a cappuccino over a latte—they’re made with less milk than lattes, which means they’re lighter, with fewer calories.
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Caramel Cappuccino with Skim Milk (medium)
3. #3: Worst “Arctic” Coffee Drink: Cosi Double Oh! Arctic Mocha (12 oz)
This drink’s deliciousness is no excuse for its queasy dietary overload: as many calories as you’ll find in nine Chicken McNuggets, as much sugar as in three and a half bowls of Froot Loops, and as much saturated fat as in 13 strips of bacon. Get the same great taste with a quarter of the fat and 245 fewer calories by opting for an arctic latte instead. No need for all that superfluous chocolate—the latte is just as delicious without the extra baggage.
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Arctic Latte (12 oz)
2. #2: Worst Hot Chocolate Drink: Starbucks White Hot Chocolate with Whole Milk and Whipped Cream (venti)
No one orders a hot chocolate and expects it to be anything but a dessert-like beverage. And certainly you should enjoy the occasional indulgence. But other times try this: Go with 2% milk and shave 50 calories. Cut the whip and trim another 70. Downsize to a grande and shed 120 more. Or swap to a cinnamon dulce latte, and cut out hundreds of calories while still indulging in a deliciously sweet treat!
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Cinnamon Dulce Latte (grande)
1. #1: The Worst Coffee Drink in America: Cold Stone Creamery Lotta Caramel Latte, Gotta Have It Size
It may be coffee-flavored, but this latte shake is virtually unrecognizable next to your typical morning cup of Joe. It's simply a giant dessert drink disaster. This large shake has nearly a full day's worth of calories, as much saturated fat as you'll find in 62 strips of bacon, and you'll exceed your daily limit of trans fats in the few minutes it takes you to drink it. Oh, did I mention the ridiculous sugar load? (44 spoonfuls!) If you want a sweet, caramel latte taste, opt for the actual caramel latte at Cold Stone, not the shake. You'll cut more than 1,250 calories from your order!
DRINK THIS INSTEAD!
Lite Milk Caramel Latte, Love it Size
You can find this article online at:
http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slideshow/6-worst-coffee-drinks
http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slideshow/6-worst-coffee-drinks
Monday, January 2, 2012
Book - Strong Willed Child
I like to listen to this program everyday. I heard the author of this book and wow did she really motivate me. I purchased this book to read because I know I am a strong willed child. I see signs of this in my kids. I am really hoping that it will help me understand me and hopefully work better with my babies. It is never to late to change. Anyway, you should listen to the podcast to hear her talk about the book. She is a great motivational speaker.
She has other books too, most of them are about strong willed children.
Author: Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
Book: "You Can't Make Me" [But I Can be persuaded]
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Homemade pumpkin pie spice
Via $5 dinner:
ERIN'S HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
As promised, my homemade pumpkin pie spice.
You'll notice that it's very similar to the apple pie spice…just adds ginger and a bit more cinnamon.
And just like I said the other day, "why buy a jar of spice that you only need 1-2 teaspoons of when you can mix up your own with what you've got already?!"
Over time, you accumulate all the spices you need to make up your own mixes!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Yield – almost 3 Tablespoons
Preparation Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Directions
- Place all ingredients in small, sealable container and mix together. Use as directed in recipes that call for apple pie spice.
Read more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/10/erins-homemade-pumpkin-pie-spice.html#ixzz1i7s2FjTi
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Link shirt
I would so love to have one.
So cute and I am sure nice and cozy.
Via Geek Alerts:
Don't Make Me Go Zelda on You Hoodie and Shirts
DECEMBER 20, 2011
The Don't Make Me Go Zelda on You Hoodie and Shirtsare just another great example of the fine art work available in many formats at RedBubble.com. If you have been following GeekAlerts this past week, then you know today is the last day to enter our RedBubble Giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift certificates. We also have a coupon code "geekalerts15″ that is good for 15% off any purchase you make at RedBubble.
Personally, I love the Nintendo themed shirts and hoodies like this Zelda one and the Zelda Looking for Work Shirt. These shirts come in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs so you can enjoy them no matter what time of year it is. Get the hoodie for winter, the t-shirt for summer, and a girly cut shirt for your will be appreciative girlfriend.
RedBubble has many other popular themes designed for products like iPhone cases, calendars, posters, and stickers. Spend a few minutes and look for a gift that surely won't be a duplicate this holiday season.
You can buy the Don't Make Me Go Zelda on You Hoodie and Shirts from RedBubble starting at $24.54.
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Legend of Zelda hoodie
While I don't see myself paying that much money for a hoodie, I still think it is awesome.
From Geek Alerts blog:
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link Bow Zip Hoodie
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Most Nintendo fans love Zelda and have been lucky enough to enjoy many cool games over the years. It all started with the NES and The Legend of Zelda and has progressed through the years to games available on the Wii and 3DS, like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. But none captured my heart as much as the original, and like many other fans out there, I can't get enough "geeky" Zelda merchandise.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link Bow Zip Hoodie will go nicely with your Triforce Belt Buckle,Playable Ocarina, and Zelda Looking for Work T-Shirt. Made from 80% cotton and 20% polyester, you are sure to excite friends as they see Link in action with his bow drawn.
Available in many sizes and only in classic Zelda green, this Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link Bow Zip Hoodie is an online exclusive from Hot Topic and can be yours from $49.50.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
From Good Eats Blog:
Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
I've had this idea for a Pumpkin Hot Chocolate brewing in my head for a while. I don't drink coffee, so I'm a little jealous when I see people talking about Pumpkin Spice Latte's and the like from Starbucks. Where's the love for the non-coffee drinkers?? This Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate is my solution.
Doesn't that look good? Madeline and I cooked up this recipe last Saturday morning while Eric and Logan were off together. It was the perfect Saturday morning treat. We just made enough for 2 mugs and shared them after I snapped a few pictures (and cleaned up some spills). She was in heaven!
I'm not sure why I decided on white chocolate, because I do like chocolate and pumpkin together (like in this Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe), but white chocolate just sounded right for some reason. I wanted the pumpkin to be center stage in this recipe. I didn't add any sugar because the white chocolate already added enough sweetness for me.
Check out this picture! I decided that the hot chocolate mugs weren't photogenic enough on their own so I decided to add some whipped cream. I had filled the glasses a little too high before hand and – OOPS! – but I actually really like how the picture turned out. After this is just continued to over flow like lava. I didn't have any towels because I was photographing in our formal living room, so I had to lick the sides of the mugs before it was all over the tablecloth and everything. I know you're laughing at the ridiculousness of that! And here you probably thought I was just trying to be artistic.
This would be a fun treat after a night out trick-or-treating if you're not already on a sugar high. Or maybe something to drink by the fire on a cold winter night while snuggled up with a blanket and a great book. That sounds really relaxing!
goodLife{eats} creation4-5 cups whole milk12 ounces white chocolate, chopped4 teaspoons cocoa powder3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup pure pumpkin puree1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cardamom1/8 teaspoon allspiceSent from my iMickey! 8(; - )
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Pumpkin pie French toast
From $5 dinner blog:
Read more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/10/erins-pumpkin-pie-french-toast-5-dinner-challenge.html#ixzz1i5Cnq8VIt
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I so wish I'd doubled this recipe while I was making it. Tripled, or quadrupled even!
These were so delicious…perfect for the fall season.
It's really simple…you just add some pumpkin and spices to the egg-milk mixture.
Then make French toast as you would.
Le photos…
The eggs, milk, pumpkin and spices.
Whisked.
It will be thick.
Don't fret.
They will cook just fine.
Cook in skillet or on griddle.
Greased.
Well greased.
Grease in between batches too.
The flipped side.
With the leftovers, I cut them into "french toast sticks" and froze them. They freeze beautifully and the kids got to enjoy them for lunch a few days later!
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
Yield – 4 servings
Preparation Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 14 slices whole wheat sandwich bread ($1.50)
- 3 eggs ($.30)
- 1/2 cup milk ($.05)
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin ($.75ish)
- 1 tsp homemade pumpkin pie spice ($.05)
- Butter and syrup for serving ($.50)
- Fresh fruit or smoothie as side ($1)
Directions
- Set out the bread for dipping.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin and pie spice until smooth.
- Dip each side of the bread and cook on a hot, greased griddle or skillet. Flip after 1 – 2 minutes.
- Once all are cooked, serve with butter and maple. And a side of fresh fruit.
- If freezing, let cool completely to reduce freezer burn.
- Enjoy this perfect fall "breakfast for dinner"!
Cost $4.15
Read more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/10/erins-pumpkin-pie-french-toast-5-dinner-challenge.html#ixzz1i5Cnq8VIt
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