The other day I was sent some of those flowers that are delivered to your porch in a box . When I took them out they were all sort of limp and faded. Oh, well, I thought. They have probably come a long ways over a long time and really, it’s the thought that counts, right? In fact it was the thought that counted. I cut off the bottom tips of the rose stems, put that powder stuff in the water, and in just a little while, look what happened!!
This is so easy I am almost ashamed to share!
Baked Corn (Corn Pudding if you are from the South)
2 cups corn kernels-you can shave off a cob or used canned or frozen
1 Tblsp flour 2 shakes of salt
3 Tblsp sugar 3/4 cp. milk (Skim milk is ok but not the best)
2 beaten eggs 1/4 cup butter or marg
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and pour into your blender. Blend for just a couple of pulses. Bake at 375 for about 45 minutes or until set in the middle. I like to use a glass pan and I grease it with marg. I have used metal and ceramic and glass is the best. Cut out and serve in squares. This is a super side dish with ham BTW.
I love sail boat life. Something about it is just good for the soul. It makes one really appreciate God’s gifts and it is an inspiration to work to preserve those gifts. Water, wind, clean air, birds, and just that way of life that brings quiet and peace.
Our boat is currently at Annapolis and we love it there! What a lovely spot!!
I wonder what it takes to get this happy? Optimism? Love? I don’t know, perhaps it is as simple as some loud music with a heavy beat and the will to dance like no one is watching.
I am going to go with that last thought just because it works for me! How about YOU?
Many Magazines and many suggestions!
I subscribe to many magazines and I write three articles a month for several publications. I love magazines, but I especially LOVE magazines with recipes and big pictures of the way food is supposed to look when you are finished. Sorry-No picture/no preparation from my kitchen. Perhaps I have a limited imagination, but I simply am not inspired if I cannot visualize the finished product. Most magazines that feature healthy recipes have very specific instructions and yes, pictures. Particularly good in this regard are the many Weight Watchers magazines and cookbooks. do try one of these out to see what you think.
I think that this is such a beautiful Still Life. In reality though it is only a basket, a little plant, a flower and a bunch of fruit. What do you think makes it beautiful. Well, I think that it is the arrangement. I love to put things together and will, in fact, take apart and rearrange the same items many times over. For me, the fun is in creating something that is beautiful to my eye and part of that beauty is simply because I like it. What do you think?
I imagined that kids did not color anymore. I guess I thought they were on their phones all of the time-I mean even what I consider to be young children seemed to be on their phone or playing Minecraft day in and day out. Well, I was wrong. At least I was wrong for some children. I put several coloring books in the Little Free Library that I maintain in front of my house and the next day they were all gone.
That afternoon the doorbell rang and there were two sisters from up the block asking if I had any more coloring books. I will now stock coloring books on a regular basis. My faith in the fact that children like to have just plain fun has been completely restored!!
I keep a chart in my bathroom with 10 items on it. They are all “first thing in the morning” things that I do each and every day. Try it and you will see that it is simple to develop this very healthy and easy check list into a habit. The trick is to find 10 or your own number, of healthy things that you think you can realistically DO not 120 things that you WISH you could do. Try these:
All of this, and or your additions or deductions should be done in about 10 or so minutes. I know moms or early workers may squeeze this a bit and that is okay. Since I have retired I can stretch it as my day is laid out. Suit yourself and of course, modify!!
I can’t tell you how many jokes I have heard about what to do if you are given lemons. You can make lemonade, a lemon pie, sole veronique and on and on. So, what do you if life gives you limes?? Well, how about making Key Lime Pie but the modified Weight Watchers version? I know real key lime pie is creamy and calorie filled, but this one is neither one of those things and it is the perfect summer easy dessert.
Super Easy Key Lime Pie (Sort of)
Disolve the jello well in the boiling water. Really be sure it is disolved so your pie is not grainy. Stir in the yogurt and whipped topping. Pour into the pie shell and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours. I serve this with a scoop of cool whip or a squirt of whipped cream. MMM boy!
PS-You can do exactly the same thing with lemon or strawberry!
Last year I went on NOOM for several months and lost 10 pounds. I really like NOOM and purchased many of their extras which I also liked. Their lists of GREEN foods, RED foods, and YELLOW foods was of huge help to me. For example, some green foods include nearly all fruits and vegetables, fat free dairy, and plenty of grains. The plan was not difficult. So, why have I regained the lost weight? Well, it is certainly not the fault of NOOM I can tell you. I have a downfall. I have a fatal flaw. Do you??
My total and always and ever downfall is the simple fat that I am a snacker. I am at the fridge, the pantry, and even my poor little grandson’s stash of M and M’s. I eat Wheat Thins, but with peanut butter. I eat lite cheese, but with lovely bread. I could go on and on, but I am sure you get the picture. I am though, at last overcoming this awful habit. I am down 5 of the lost/regained weight and counting. There is no magic about it. I just simply got tired of failure. Remember that when you start any new plan and have the same hope for success and fear of failure. Keep at it. Don’t give up. In the end, you know it is worth it!
Everything works and Nothing Works except YOU!