Odd Dishes

Today, as I had my morning cup of tea , I realized that I have a lot of odd cups as well as odds and end dishes. Some times it may not be acceptable to set your table with unmatched china, but it is perfectly all right to use your odd pieces for picnics, camping, and office lunches. Keep place settings made up of leftover dishes in the picnic hamper, a box in the trunk of the car, and the bottom drawer of your desk. Then when you broil your burgers, grab a quick lunch in the office, or stop for fast food on the highway, you'll be able to eat in style. Just a little recycle thought. That's Life!

Clutter Disease

Do you have the cutter disease? Yes, that is exactly what it is, a disease. I have it and didn't know it until today. It all started this morning. I did a load of wash and wanted to put the folded towels in the linen closet and no room. Well, they used to fit in there. I pushed, shoved, moved things over and they still didn't fit. So I unloaded a shelf and piled it on my bed. Now the bed was full and I mean full! Then it hit me, I am a clutter freak, I have a clutter disease! I found things that I haven't seen in years and I found things that I didn't even know what they were.After looking over the situation and checking out all the items, I put everything back a little neater this time and saved it for another day. Yep, I do have the clutter disease. That's Life!

Blueberries Lower Cholesterol

Today when the mail came, I had a very nice surprise! It was a blueberry surprise. I have family that lives in Michigan and it is blueberry season now. So I was lucky enough to get some in the mail today. Blueberries lower your cholesterol, so they are good for your heart. Scientists are buzzing about its amazing cancer-fighting and cholesterol-lowering ability. It’s a powerful antioxidant found in blueberries. I read somewhere that they are good for your eyes too. Have a blueberry dessert and get healthy! That's Life!

Gas Today

I remember when gas prices were doable! I had a small Hyundai. The best little car ever! I had it for 15 years and never had any trouble with it, nor did I ever have to replace parts, except the muffler.Needless to say this was my favorite car. I filled it with gas for $5.00 and was good for 120 miles or so. Ah, those were the days! That's Life!

Making Some Money

Blogging is quite popular these days, I am finding out. I heard about it maybe one year ago. Had no clue as to what it was about. It was like another language to me. Now you see blog websites everywhere, and it's talked about everywhere.

Well, I started to take the subject of blogging seriously when I read about it on, WAHM.com Forum :Bloggers. The post was made by razz, and she talked about how she love blogging and told how anyone could do it and talked about how easy it is to make money talking about something that you like to do. The more I read all the posts about blogging, the more I got excited about it and wanted to give it a try.

So I started a free blog online, (That's Life!), start writing whatever I want to blog about. I have made many new friends from this experience and learned so many new things. That's Life!

Caffeine

Trying to cut down on caffeine is not as easy as you may think. I am starting out my day with a cup of tea now instead of coffee. Tea has half as much caffeine in it as coffee does. After I got used to it, it works for me. Here are some facts about caffeine:

* A cup of coffee cannot help sober up a person who has been drinking.

* Non-cola is not necessarily caffeine free. Read the ingredient list if you are trying to cut down.

* Caffeine is an ingredient in more than 1,000 over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs.

* One cup of drip coffee is 219mg. Instant = 96mg.

* One cup of tea = 50mg.

* Soft drinks (12oz.) = 50mg.

* Weight loss aids =165mg.
Diuretic is 165mg.
Alertness tablets = 150mg.
Analgesic/pain relief tablets = 40mg.
Cold/allergy remedies = 25mg.

Plan A Trip To Germany

Try something new, by planning a trip to Germany. Millions of visitors visit tourist attractions in Germany every year. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty of the country. Here is a list of some of the top attractions that are considered to be the most popular sights.

The Black Forest

The Black Forest is a secluded pine woods, located in the southwestern part of Germany. The true Black Forest is where the cuckoo clocks get their fame. From dark shadows of the fir and pine trees that grow very thick there, in the forest, is where it gets the name Black Forest. This area is also famous for activities such as, hiking, camping, and some skiing. Budget travelers can find great deals on lodging in the towns around the Black Forest.

The Frisian Islands

These islands actually span along the coastlines of three countries: Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands. The pristine beaches have panoramic views, especially popular with the jet-set.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest held in Munich and has millions of visitors every year. Munich is the home of beer. It is a worldwide celebration of Bavarian beer in one town, that lasts several weeks. Events include, parades, beer tents, music features, feasts of authentic German cuisine, and exhibits.

City of Berlin

Berlin is the country’s capital and is the largest city. Berlin has grown into a modern city. But there are still landmarks to remind visitors of the strains that history has put on the city.

Lake Constance

Lake Constance is another famous sight to see. It lies between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is fed by the Rhine River, one of the longest in Europe.

These are just some of the sights to see when you plan a trip to Germany.

That's Life!

Crystals

The American Indian: Secrets of Crystal Healing by Luc Bourgault

This is what I am reading now. I found it on Amazon. If you care to search on Amazon, type in something of interest to you in the search box on the left side of this site. It is one of the best books about crystals, that I have ever read. It really explains things in a way that I can understand without thinking too much. I love stones, all stones and try to read about them as often as I can. That's Life!

Homemade Ketchup

Today I had planned to eat a hotdog for lunch, with maybe a salad. Well, guess what! No ketchup! So I decided to try to make some. Here is what I did. I combined all of these ingredients together and put it on my hot dog. You know, it wasn't bad.

6 oz. no-salt-added tomato paste
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 dash of ground red pepper

That's Life!

Remember When

Remember when you were a kid and you hated vegetables? I do and now I don't, hate veggies that is. Today, I made a good vegetable soup.

Light colored lettuce, radishes, celery, cucumber, zucchini, and yellow squash provide less fiber and fewer vitamins and minerals than some other vegetables. But the caloric content of these vegetables is low. and many people enjoy their mild tastes. In combination with other foods and vegetables, they could prove to be a very healthful addition to your diet.

Veggies that are very high in nutrients include artichokes, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cooking greens and dark salad greens, corn, eggplant, fennel, green beans, mushrooms, parsnips, peas, potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, rutabagas, and winter squash.

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Achieve Anything

Are you a feng shui thinker? I thought this little idea was interesting. Supposedly you can achieve anything with an inspiring quote. Simply posting some words of wisdom in on a paper on your fridge will dramatically reinforce and resolve your endeavor, say feng shui experts. A quick read before reaching for a snack will help you find the mental strength to work through what's worrying you or make sticking to that new diet a snap.I wonder? That's Life!

Just Something

Today I had a taste for something with noodles. I tried to put it out of my mind, but the more I thought about it the more I wanted it. There are so many different kinds of noodles on the market today. First I seriously thought about those corkscrew noodles, they are good in different dishes, but I finally settled on, belly button noodles. You know the kind, they sort of look round like an intertube, only small and filled with something. These were filled with cheese. You find them in the frozen food section of the supermarket. Mmmm, makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

While the noodles were cooking, I chopped up a small onion and mixed it with some chopped tomatoes. When the noodles were done, I mixed it all together and sprinkled a little parmesan cheese on top and had a good meal.

A Little Salad Trick To Help Trim

This is just a little time saving salad trick that can help trim the waistline. When tossing together a salad, skip the labor of carefully chopping veggies into tiny bits. Instead chop veggies into big chunks. The larger pieces take longer to chew, slowing your eating down, so you will fill up on less and effortlessly get rid of some pounds. That's Life!

When Is Picnic Time

When is picnic time in Florida? I have lived here for eight years now and still can't figure out how to get in the groove of things. We moved here from Indiana. I was used to working in the yard, gardening and having picnics all of the time. Love being outside. But in Florida, the gardens burn up and it is too hot and humid to enjoy the outdoors. I don't know how to do outside things in Florida. So when I'm really missing the northern lifestyle, I just get out my little picture album and start feeling better. Oh well, guess I'll figure it out someday. That's Life!

Fourth Of July

Happy 4th of July everybody! This will be a nice evening to watch fireworks, no rain clouds in sight. Almost every year,on the 4th of July, it rains where we live. But tonight we will enjoy the colored sky, because people are shooting off fireworks in every direction around our house. We don't even have to leave the yard. The dog hides under the bed, poor thing. So I have to come in and console him every now and then. My big protector! That's Life!

Safe Dog Food

Sometimes I pamper my dogs by making treats for them. Most of the time I make their dog food.

Have you ever thought about making your own dog food? I have and it is quite easy. After all of the dog food recalls not so long ago, pet owners were at a loss for what to do. More and more people are turning to making their own dog food and treats.

Making your own dog food requires a simple mix of meat, vegetables and starches. Instructions and more information about how to make homemade dog food as well as many treats can be found at: http://www.webspawner.com/users/Pici/

Here is one example of one of the doggie treats that I make.

Pet Brownies
About one pound of calves liver
1 cup flour and 1/2 cup cornmeal
1 TB garlic powder
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend well. Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil which has been greased. Press the mix flat (it will be thick and somewhat stiff.) Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not overbake or they will be crumbly. They are done when brown. If they are pink they are not quite done.

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Pain

It rained all night. This morning I woke up all fuzzy headed and full of aches and pain.What a mess I was and my dh wasn't much better. As he drank his coffee and I drank my tea this morning, we just sort of sat there in a daze, thinking about how we didn't want to go to work today. I work at home on the pc, so it wasn't a problem for me, and he struggled off to his job reluctantly. This is the rainy season where I live, so we are thinking about aches and pain a lot. So now I am working on my other blog about pain and disease. You can check it out at: http://diseaseandpain.blogspot.com/ That's Life!

Potential Problem

Today my dog is scratching a lot and I want to avoid any potential skin problems. He had a bubble bath and I wondering if it is the soap that is the problem. I know that hair loss, excessive scratching and reddening of the skin are all symptoms of potential skin problems that need to be addressed. Maybe I should change the flea drops. Have to figure this out. That's Life!