200. wheelbarrows
201. ceiling fans
202. strawberry-rhubarb pie
203. atm’s
204. chocolate covered strawberries
205. christian radio stations
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
Take Care
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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By:
Anita
Thankful Thursdays
…and so we continue counting the things we are thankful for…
199. mongolian grill dinners
200. wheelbarrows
201. ceiling fans
202. strawberry-rhubarb pie
203. atm’s
204. chocolate covered strawberries
205. christian radio stations
Will you join me as we begin to be truly thankful for each day, and for each opportunity given to us, and who knows? we might just see how truly blessed we really are.
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
Take Care
200. wheelbarrows
201. ceiling fans
202. strawberry-rhubarb pie
203. atm’s
204. chocolate covered strawberries
205. christian radio stations
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
Take Care
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
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By:
Anita
tasty tuesday
This a great recipe to enjoy fresh squash. Even the hubs likes it….
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients:
1 large spaghetti squash (3 lb.)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Garlic & Oregano to taste
Directions:
Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or just until squash is softened, turning after 5 min.
Let stand 5 min.
Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds.
Use fork to scrape insides of squash to form strands; place in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly with fork.
Spoon into squash shells.
Microwave 2 min. or until heated through.
Enjoy!
Take Care
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash
1 large spaghetti squash (3 lb.)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Garlic & Oregano to taste
Directions:
Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or just until squash is softened, turning after 5 min.
Let stand 5 min.
Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds.
Use fork to scrape insides of squash to form strands; place in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly with fork.
Spoon into squash shells.
Microwave 2 min. or until heated through.
Enjoy!
Take Care
Monday, July 20, 2015
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By:
Anita
Despite the Circumstances
Sometimes I complain so much that I get tired of hearing my own voice. It’s especially hard not to complain when I am in an active cycle of my illness. It’s been one of those days weeks.
Complaining is one of my default modes.
Sometimes I’m just venting.
But sometimes, my complaint is legitimate and needs to be voiced, it’s good to be honest about valid concerns, but there’s a way to go about it.
And sometimes, we should just realize that
Most of the time though, the things we complain about such first world problems - like my daughter so aptly reminded me…
Ironic isn’t it? That my word for 2015 is “thankful”.
After griping about this, that and everything else, I decided that I’m going to try my hardest to not complain for 48 hours. But rather “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 {New International Version {NIV}}
Will you join me?
Take Care
Complaining is one of my default modes.
Sometimes I’m just venting.
But sometimes, my complaint is legitimate and needs to be voiced, it’s good to be honest about valid concerns, but there’s a way to go about it.
And sometimes, we should just realize that
Ironic isn’t it? That my word for 2015 is “thankful”.
After griping about this, that and everything else, I decided that I’m going to try my hardest to not complain for 48 hours. But rather “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 {New International Version {NIV}}
Will you join me?
Take Care
Friday, July 17, 2015
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By:
Anita
Today's date
Some dates are etched in our brains, forever.
Most of us can remember when JFK was shot, or when Elvis had died, and everyone knows what happened on September 11.
For me it’s
This is a date that always bring tears to my eyes…. for most people it’s just a random day in the summer. For us, it’s the day that our lives were changed dramatically and more importantly it’s the day when God held our family just a little closer.
Early that morning we awoke to a raging fire that engulfed our dairy barn… by the end of the day we lost our dairy barn, moved the cattle to another barn, had many family, friends and neighbours offer aid and sat overwhelmed with the emotions of the day.
We never know what the journey of life will bring, but we continue to trust in the ONE who holds our journeys.
Take Care
Most of us can remember when JFK was shot, or when Elvis had died, and everyone knows what happened on September 11.
For me it’s
Early that morning we awoke to a raging fire that engulfed our dairy barn… by the end of the day we lost our dairy barn, moved the cattle to another barn, had many family, friends and neighbours offer aid and sat overwhelmed with the emotions of the day.
We never know what the journey of life will bring, but we continue to trust in the ONE who holds our journeys.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11{New International Version {NIV}}
Take Care
Thursday, July 16, 2015
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By:
Anita
Thankful Thursdays
…and so we continue counting the things we are thankful for…
192. gas stoves
193. breakfast dates
194. earl grey vanilla tea
195. kube games
196. bicycles
197. supper time guests
198. dill pickle chips
194. earl grey vanilla tea
195. kube games
196. bicycles
197. supper time guests
198. dill pickle chips
Will you join me as we begin to be truly thankful for each day, and for each opportunity given to us, and who knows? we might just see how truly blessed we really are.
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
Take Care
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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By:
Anita
Book Review ~ Saving Grace
Saving Grace, by Jane Green is a psychological page-turner, and passionate tale which will grip you until the last page has turned…a memorable novel dissecting the flimsy façade of one woman’s seemingly perfect life.
From the dust jacket:
Grace and Ted Chapman are widely regarded as the perfect literary power couple. Ted is a successful novelist and Grace, his wife of twenty years, is beautiful, stylish, carefree, and a wonderful homemaker. But what no one sees, what is churning under the surface, is Ted’s rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted’s longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable. She finds herself in need of help but with no one to turn to…until the perfect new assistant shows up out of the blue. To the rescue comes Beth, a competent young woman who can handle Ted and has the calm efficiency to weather the storms that threaten to engulf the Chapman household. Soon, though, it’s clear to Grace that Beth might be too good to be true. This new interloper might be the biggest threat of all, one that could cost Grace her marriage, her reputation, and even her sanity. With everything at stake and no one to confide in, Grace must find a way to save herself before it is too late.
A perfect stranger wants her perfect life.
Grace Chapman has the perfect life, living comfortably with her husband, bestselling author Ted, in a picture-perfect farmhouse on the Hudson River in New York State.
Then Ted advertises for a new assistant, and Beth walks into their lives. Organized, passionate and eager to learn, Beth quickly makes herself indispensable to Ted and his family. But Grace soon begins to feel side-lined in her home - and her marriage - by this ambitious younger woman.
Is Grace just paranoid, as her husband tells her, or is there more to Beth than first thought?
Saving Grace was a wonderful read ~ As plain, timid, competent Beth begins transforming herself into a glamorous Grace clone, we wonder whether she is slowly trying to eliminate Grace from her own life or if Grace is just an overbearing and paranoid women trying to manipulate the new assistant. There are oddities in both Beth's behaviour and Grace`s actions and attitude. Which asks the question ~ Just because you're paranoid doesn’t mean someone’s not out to get you?
It’s a brave depiction of what low self-esteem and depression {real or medically induced} can do to a person. Saving Grace is powerful and riveting, and will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Grace on her harrowing journey to rock bottom and back.
Is it possible to have the perfect life?
Take Care
Grace and Ted Chapman are widely regarded as the perfect literary power couple. Ted is a successful novelist and Grace, his wife of twenty years, is beautiful, stylish, carefree, and a wonderful homemaker. But what no one sees, what is churning under the surface, is Ted’s rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted’s longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable. She finds herself in need of help but with no one to turn to…until the perfect new assistant shows up out of the blue. To the rescue comes Beth, a competent young woman who can handle Ted and has the calm efficiency to weather the storms that threaten to engulf the Chapman household. Soon, though, it’s clear to Grace that Beth might be too good to be true. This new interloper might be the biggest threat of all, one that could cost Grace her marriage, her reputation, and even her sanity. With everything at stake and no one to confide in, Grace must find a way to save herself before it is too late.
A perfect stranger wants her perfect life.
Grace Chapman has the perfect life, living comfortably with her husband, bestselling author Ted, in a picture-perfect farmhouse on the Hudson River in New York State.
Then Ted advertises for a new assistant, and Beth walks into their lives. Organized, passionate and eager to learn, Beth quickly makes herself indispensable to Ted and his family. But Grace soon begins to feel side-lined in her home - and her marriage - by this ambitious younger woman.
Is Grace just paranoid, as her husband tells her, or is there more to Beth than first thought?
Saving Grace was a wonderful read ~ As plain, timid, competent Beth begins transforming herself into a glamorous Grace clone, we wonder whether she is slowly trying to eliminate Grace from her own life or if Grace is just an overbearing and paranoid women trying to manipulate the new assistant. There are oddities in both Beth's behaviour and Grace`s actions and attitude. Which asks the question ~ Just because you're paranoid doesn’t mean someone’s not out to get you?
It’s a brave depiction of what low self-esteem and depression {real or medically induced} can do to a person. Saving Grace is powerful and riveting, and will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Grace on her harrowing journey to rock bottom and back.
Is it possible to have the perfect life?
Take Care
Monday, July 13, 2015
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By:
Anita
mhmm monday
Looking for a healthier version of cheesy breadsticks? Then look no further folks, these are tasty and will fool just about pickiest eater in your crowd...
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Ingredients:
4 cups of riced cauliflower (about 1 large head of cauliflower)
4 eggs
2 cups of mozzarella cheese
3 tsp oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Prepare 2 pizza dishes or a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make sure your cauliflower is roughly chopped in florets. Add the florets to your food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice.
Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the 4 eggs, 2 cups of mozzarella, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
Separate the mixture in half and place each half onto the prepared baking sheets and shape into either a pizza crust, or a rectangular shape for the breadsticks.
Bake the crust (no topping yet) for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden. Don't be afraid the crust is not soggy at all. Once golden, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Slice and serve.
Enjoy!
Take Care
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
4 cups of riced cauliflower (about 1 large head of cauliflower)
4 eggs
2 cups of mozzarella cheese
3 tsp oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Prepare 2 pizza dishes or a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make sure your cauliflower is roughly chopped in florets. Add the florets to your food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice.
Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the 4 eggs, 2 cups of mozzarella, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
Separate the mixture in half and place each half onto the prepared baking sheets and shape into either a pizza crust, or a rectangular shape for the breadsticks.
Bake the crust (no topping yet) for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden. Don't be afraid the crust is not soggy at all. Once golden, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Slice and serve.
Enjoy!
Take Care
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