tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87819974576825007602024-03-16T23:53:45.865-07:00Hopscotch & JellybeansMommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-80270180669671115442015-03-12T23:08:00.004-07:002015-03-12T23:14:36.195-07:00Elbows Mac N' Cheese, keep it cheesy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Boyznberries and I had the opportunity to go to <a href="http://www.elbowsmacncheese.com/home">Elbows Mac n' Cheese</a> a couple of weeks ago. </div>
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We visited the Brea location. </div>
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When we walked in we were greeted with smiles and the place was packed. I quickly took my seat as I was ready to see what all the fuss is about. </div>
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I don't mess around when it comes to food, we started off with the Pretzel Bites and Fondue. It was their house pretzels that were so warm, firm on the outside and warm and heavenly on the inside. We had to implement the rules here. I mean I had to teach my boys how to be sophisticated when taking turns. More importantly I wanted to make sure I got my fair share. After all it was a four cheese fondue. I was surprised and a bit devastated the boys liked it. I would have been happy dipping by myself. Who knew their pallets were becoming so refined? </div>
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My middle son ordered a side of fries to dip in the left over fondue. This boy is after my own heart! So innovative. Now pass the fries son.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Next order of business was WHAT to order. As soon as I realized we were going to order It dawned on me that one person in our bunch was gluten free. OPPS! Perhaps he can just order a salad and be thankful he was invited?! JUST kidding that is so rude, but really I truly had a brain fart and forgot that I was bringing someone who was GLUTEN FREE to a place that serves gourmet and traditional Mac n' Cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Leave it to <a href="http://www.elbowsmacncheese.com/in-house">Elbows Mac n' Cheese</a> to think of EVERYONE OK not everyone but or all the Gluten Free'ERs'. Yippee we can ALL eat.... they can substitute the regular pasta with a multi-grain or gluten free pasta for a minimal fee.</span></div>
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My youngest had the Mini Bows (Kids Meal) Which is your Cheddar mac n' cheese or grilled cheese sandwich, veggie sticks, and a cookie. </div>
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Oh look at this decadent cheesy goodness! I told my son I needed to try the first bite to make sure it was the right "temperature". Oh my goodness this was delicious. Out of all the times my son doesn't eat his food he devoured his plate. I couldn't come back and eat his as well. I did savor the first bite I did manage to take. </div>
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My middle son had to do a double take with the menu. Two of his favorites in one bowl, could this be happening? Oh yes sweet boy, get ready to get your cheese on! My Son decided to Wing it, literally. He had the WINGIN'IT which is sharp cheddar cheese with Buffalo wing sauce topped with boneless chicken, crumbled blue cheese and scallions. Which he opted out of the latter two. </div>
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He gives it one thumb up and one fork down! This is winner folks! Fork is in eating position no begging the kids to eat their dinner tonight! </div>
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I wanted to try one of their combos, and the one I opted for was the half macaroni and half salad. I had the half cranberry walnut salad with the So Shellfish. When I was told real lobster and fresh asparagus was in a rich asiago with Parmesan I really didn't know how the flavors would interact and how it would harmonize. So I had to try for myself. </div>
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It wasn't that bad, they blended and harmonized in a very unique way.</div>
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This Gluten Free foodie ironically had ; "When Pigs Fly"! </div>
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Swiss and gruyere cheese with applewood smoked bacon with gluten free pasta. I had to have a bite to see if you could tell the difference with the GF pasta. I couldn't tell the difference. It was delicious.</div>
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I love their menu because they took a classic and dressed it up for your taste buds. You have to try it and experience it for yourself. Don't forget to try their amazing sides from; Chipstix, vanilla sweet potato fries,,, truffle fries and breaded ravioli to name a few. </div>
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Pasta dishes that I will being making the trek to try for the next time; Do you want a pizza me, don't be afraid to doe, or okey dokey artichokey.</div>
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I was that person sitting in my parked car eating like a pig frantically searching for truffles. I did manage to enjoy and consume the flavors as they danced happily on my tongue. I was in my car waiting for my sons baseball game to start yesterday. My mother had me drop off the minion (aka my 4yo at her house) and as a peace offering for this exchange I was given a care package of food for the boys and I. I wish more exchanges worked out like this. </div>
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I don't like eating food that has a strong aroma around others at an event, especially when they are not eating. Its kind of like that person making popcorn in the office or eating a can of tuna in the break room. I get you have to eat yet, I like to be considerate of those around me. </div>
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As I sit in my car with my gut over my jeans, spanx gonna fail me now! I keep enjoying - savoring the flavors. Tasting the garlic the parsley, how it pairs beautifully with the linguine. Twirling my fork around the clams and doing the same with the linguine and making sure to not waste one bite. It was delicious all my senses were happily satisfied - yes all of them! </div>
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I was actually smiling and laughing thinking that bathing suit season is upon us, and I am not in emergency mode for summer. The burden of relief to know, yes I'm eating delicious foods but I will make my goal of losing 26lbs by the middle of June.</div>
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It's in my blood to eat and not just eat but to enjoy food - I'm 50% Italian I can't help it. My Grandmother was the original foodie queen and I blame her for all her exquisite tastes she bestowed upon me. My mother inherited her skill for cooking, I inherited, along with my boys the ravenous appetites for consuming such decadent foods. </div>
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So After much debate I decided to join <a href="https://welcome.weightwatchers.com/">Weight Watchers</a>. When I joined I just wanted to do the online program. However the leader told me that studies proved that those that attend the meetings are proven to lose more weight. I guess its the accountability. I opted to do the meetings and my pass even allows me to track my points online as well. I get the best of both worlds.<br />
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Weight Watchers allows me to be a mom and eat what I want within the restrictions of my points and I get a reserve for when I want to splurge. They throw in the life raft for when its a chocolate kind of day!!! HA HA HA HA HA<br />
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I am a mom and there will those days I WILL pick the plate of my 4yo and eat his nuggets. I don't want to feel guilty for eating, God knows by the latter picture that I haven't.<br />
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MY demise when I go on a "DIET" and when I eat something "BAD" all bets are off and I eat what I want. Weight Watchers gives me the accountability I need and best part I won't feel guilty.<br />
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When I was searching I found images online that enticed my desire for a Happily Ever After Event!!! It took many searches but I found it. It was something I desired when I made my lists of wants, One thing I really wanted, to have my wedding reception under a tent. NOT just any tent but one that had drapes and hanging lanterns or chandeliers. </div>
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When driving up it was dark however the ambiance took my breath away. Driving up I got chills and I loved how it looked. The lighting, when we got out of the car the cool breeze that touched our faces just added to my delight. My camera was acting up so you truly can not get a feel for how it really looked. </div>
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This is how the room looked with tables, they added them after my boys were done warming up from the cool winter breeze. The staff was actually in the process of placing the chairs and tables back. They were just cleaning up from an event prior. </div>
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Upon checking into our <b><a href="http://www.palamesa.com/stay/executive-king/">room</a></b> we were greeted with such a warm welcome. What better way to a Woman's heart than Wine , Chocolate dipped strawberries and a HAND written note thanking us for taking the time to check out <b><a href="http://www.palamesa.com/stay/">Pala Mesa Resort</a></b>?!?!?! </div>
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I had to investigate the room, with the help of my boys. The room was spaciously equipped with two closets, a fridge, TV, Wifi, a vanity area separate from the bathroom, a deck with patio furniture, a bar area with a ample storage and so much more. </div>
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The rooms were well loved! I was told that Pala Mesa Resort is expecting to do a huge remodel taking place this year of all the rooms. I personally liked the rooms the way they were. It added to a very intimate and rustic feel out in Fallbrook. It gave it more appeal to a simple yet chic getaway. Then again Its not my Resort so I don't get to have a say for the renovation planning. </div>
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Now on to even greater things!!! It was time for DIN DIN!! WOO HOO this Foodie Queen loves to eat! I was so happy to eat at their restaurant on their premises, none the less.</div>
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The <b><a href="http://www.palamesa.com/dine/aqua-terra/">Aqua Terra</a></b> restaurant and oyster bar! </div>
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The restaurant was so inviting and relaxing!!! Oh and the entertainment set the mood too!</div>
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Next line of business was getting Mommy a drink! I decided to try a mojito. Those are my favorite and I knew I had wine back in our room. So I wanted to give my taste buds a twirl. After all we had a the designated Daddy on hand, it was time for mommy to relax and relish in the fact that her kids were well behaved! </div>
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Now when I saw the menu I was a bit skeptical. I mean they had almost every type of food you could imagine. I was hesitant that they had a sushi bar ....</div>
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WARNING, MY CAMERA DOES NOT DO THIS JUSTICE! The food was not only beautifully displayed it was exquisite to the pallet. </div>
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Oh Lord help me!!! The bread was just amazing. The warm bread with butter, what wedding dress? </div>
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My 4yo is no fun and so generic, not a foodie like his mom. He had the plain burger. The instructions were simple. Burger on bun please! Please note the burgers were bigger than my kids arm! I couldn't believe how big and juicy they were. Plain to the sight but scrumptiously devoured. Nothing was left. </div>
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Now please let me explain.... My grandmother is the best cook in the world. I love her cooking and I miss it so much. Nan you make the best pasta dishes in the world. If I was blindfolded and given a fork with this Seafood pasta in front of me I would have sworn I was in my Nan's kitchen. I literally cried when I took a bite. The flavors and spices brought back so many happy memories for me in my Nan's kitchen. The pasta dish was just like my Nan's and that is saying a lot. Because NO one can cook like her, well Pala Mesa was able to cook just like Nan. </div>
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The morning arrived and it was time to go exploring!!!! WOW we first took a tour of the bridal suite, I wish I took a picture but I was so enamored I forgot. You will just have to trust me that it was breathtaking. My Bridesmaids would have been very pleased. The bridal suite is directly across from the ceremony site. So naturally we did an impromptu rehearsal of what it would have been like on the BIG day of our, Happily Ever After! </div>
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What a view, my camera couldn't capture it all. The emotion, atmosphere, the breeze... all you brides to be you have to check it out! I can't even begin to explain, there are no words to capture the emotion. Don't believe me, check out these <b><a href="http://www.palamesa.com/weddings/the-wedding-album/">pictures</a></b> from other couples who had their dream wedding. </div>
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We were extremely pleased with everything and this was the place that we were going to have our wedding. The wedding coordinator couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. Due to the location of the <a href="http://www.palamesa.com/weddings/plan-your-wedding/">Pala Mesa Resort</a> being out of town for us; we were given a reasonable rate if our guests booked a hotel stay. It was so reasonable that I decided to go with my own vendors, they do offer a complete list of local vendors they have worked with and trust as well.<br />
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My list of vendors whom I have known for years and I trust I wanted to use. My entourage would only consist of the Creme Del A Creme, I might be a little biased. Don't believe me check out their bios;<br />
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Photographer: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casian-Photography/396255940947?pnref=lhc">Casian Photography </a><br />
Candy Station: <a href="http://www.hollywoodcandygirls.com/">Hollywood Candy Girls </a><br />
Makeup Artist: <a href="http://www.das.edu/classes/makeup-academy">Angelica Itomura</a><span id="goog_1055451049"></span><span id="goog_1055451050"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
DJ and Photo Booth: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karaokewithkjdave?fref=ts">Dave Allison </a><br />
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I did check out the other vendors on their preferred vendor list. I had the pleasure of speaking with some wonderful vendors for the Flowers, Cake, Cigar booth, and ice sculptures that Pala Mesa refereed us to.<br />
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If you are a bride to be and want a fairytale wedding without breaking the bank this is the place to have it. Everything was perfect, this is what dreams are made of.<br />
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This is the beginning of your, Happily Ever After and it should be regarded as such. For this is where dreams come true and the fairytale begins.<br />
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Awhile back my little cupid struck a chord with me. Well he actually managed to shove a box of Mucinex Childrens melts down my dryers vent, don't even ask I don't even know how he did it. I tried everything to get it out. I tried a wire hanger however there was no way to get it out.<br />
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Thank you SERVIZ for all your help and I will be using you again. So professional and knowledgeable about what you are doing.Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-16499007294167158152015-02-02T11:00:00.000-08:002015-02-02T16:11:45.225-08:00Treat Your Valentine to the Gift of Burke Williams <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">[California] – Burke Williams is pleased to announce three ultimate spa packages to pamper the ones you love this Valentine’s Day. Each luxurious package, “Romance,” “True Love,” and “For Two” offers the perfect combination of relaxing treatments and services to create the perfect romantic experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Relish in “Romance” with a Spa Pedicure and choice of a 50-minute Pure Relaxation massage with enhancement or a 50-minute Spa Style Facial with a peel or brightener starting at $149 ($189 value). Fall in “True Love” with the Spa Pedicure, a 50-minute Pure Relaxation massage with enhancement and a 50-minute Spa Style Facial with peel or brightener, all starting for just $259 ($328 value). Spend a day “For Two” and each enjoy a luxurious 80-minute Pure Relaxation massage with enhancements or Spa Style Facials with peels for an exclusive Valentine’s rate starting at $299 ($378 value). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Romance:</b> Just $149 (regular price $189)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy a Spa Pedicure with your choice of a 50-minute Pure Relaxation massage with enhancement -or- a 50-minute Spa Style Facial with peel or brightener.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Romance: </b>Just $159 (regular price $205)</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_66808" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">LONG BEACH, Calif., (January 21, 2015) – The Queen Mary welcomes back the celebration of true Scottish heritage with the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXII February 14-15. The festival will kick off with the Rock Yer Kilt concert on February 13 followed by a full weekend of rich Scottish culture highlighted through authentic activities, cuisine, athletics, dancing and entertainment.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_66813" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rock Yer Kilt concert welcomes the best Scottish, Gaelic and Celtic bands this side of the pond performing at the official kick off party for Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival. Hosted by world-class bagpiper, singer songwriter and storyteller, Colin Armstrong, Rock Yer Kilt will present live music from the likes of Wicked Tinkers, Highland Way, Brick Top Blaggers and Dublin Public. The evening will honor Scotland’s favorite son and beloved poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. This special “Burns Night” will tilt yer kilt with trivia and recital contests with prizes, pub games, traditional Scottish fare and Scotch Whisky tasting sessions.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_66811" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The celebration of Robert Burns will continue on the evening of February 14 with the traditional Burns Supper. Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Scotland’s best-loved bard with classic Scottish fare including haggis, whisky and fine Scottish music and dancing. Hosted by the formidable John Hannah, the supper experience includes a complimentary cocktail, the piping of the haggis, a traditional four-course dinner and all the Scottish entertainment imaginable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Official ScotsFestival Opening Ceremonies begin the morning of February 14 with the traditional Grand Parade of Clans & Bands with an Address to the Haggis. February 14-15 from 9am – 6pm daily, festivities include Border Collie sheep-herding, performances by the Scots Greys Calvary, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Celtic Harp & Wren Iniquity Ensemble, The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, Bad Haggis, Sligo Rags and historic re-enactments in ode to the Queen Mary’s Scottish legacy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ScotsFestival honors nearly seventy Scottish clans & vendors throughout the festival weekend. The Scottish Highland Games were developed by ancient warriors to test strength, skill and technique. Experience these traditional style competitions in piping, drumming, massed bands, darts, Highland dancing and Highland athletics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival is proud to host the World Champion Scottish Highland Dancer, Kaylee Finnegan and many internationally acclaimed athletes competing for titles in stones, hammer throw, weights for distance, weight over bar, sheaf and the famed caber toss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Scotch Whisky tasting sessions with aged malt experts and craft beer samplings are available for adult ScotsFestival guests while the wee Scots can bear witness to Queen Mary’s coronation, knighting ceremonies and even take part in the Wee Highland games.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit <a href="http://queenmary.com/events/scotsfestival/" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://queenmary.com/events/scotsfestival/</span></a> for more details and to purchase advanced tickets to experience all of the Scottish festivities and celebrations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Laura's House </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">a nonprofit devoted to ending the cycle of domestic violence, is hosting its annual Candlelight Vigil on</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_24027" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">February 6</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">to honor teens like Jacqwelyn who have lost their lives at the hands of their abusers.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_24018" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Six years ago, 19-year-old <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_24022" style="background: white;"><a href="http://www.laurashouse.org/lhteen/news/events"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Jacqwelyn Joanne Villagomez</span>’</span></a><span style="color: #191919;">s</span></span> y<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1422231443347_24023" style="background: white; color: #191919;">oung, vibrant life was cut short by the man that was supposed to love and protect her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Did you know that 1 in 3 U.S adolescents is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner - rates beyond other types of youth violence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Please lets come together as a community and honor these teens who have lost their lives to dating abuse. Together lets educate and listen as Marissa Presley prevention and education specialist, Laura's House, will discuss healthy relationships for teens, red flags, how to help a friend and resources and safety planning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Its serious and the statics are so very grim 1 in 3 U.S adolescents endure this. Lets help get our teens educated as a community. It takes a village to raise and protect our children, Lets do this see you there!</span></div>
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My Grandmother is the greatest, yes I am biased but its so true. I was very fortunate to live with my grandmother for two years from 10-12 years old. While I regret that I didn't take the time to learn Italian, I did learn to appreciate the greater things in life. She is the epitome of your typical Italian grandmother. You add in her spectacular cooking with her pizazz for life and entertaining you get what I had, a happy childhood. She would make every meal with love, yes she added love to everything she made. I bet that saying evolved after people had my grandmothers cooking.<br />
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Think I am joking; when I lived with my grandmother this is what a menu consisted of;<br />
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Waffles with ice cream, I hated drinking milk. So my grandmother feared I wouldn't get my calcium so she knew I would eat ice cream. You see why she is the greatest, truly an innovator with the picky eater.<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b> (What she packed me for lunch, keep in mind she is Italian)<br />
Turkey leg<br />
Salad<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
Sparkling water<br />
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<b>Dinners:</b> (Just a sample of few dinners we would have, its close to dinner time so I don't want to get you all crazy)<br />
Shrimp Scampi<br />
Stuffed lobster<br />
Stuffed mushrooms<br />
Crabs<br />
Turkey Chili<br />
Roasted Lamb<br />
Duck<br />
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I am telling you I am not really elaborating on how she prepared the items listed above but it was an experience for your heart and soul when you would take a bite. The food made you emotional, I feel that she has contributed to my quest for being such a foodie queen! I love to eat, thanks to my grandmother.<br />
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I will add I ate such fine foods and I was in the best shape of my life. She made sure I rode by bike daily for at least one hour a day. I was on the honor roll the whole time I lived with my grandmother, not just once a year.<br />
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She was my inspiration for wanting to be a writer, as she too was a writer. She is so many things, people from all around would seek out my grandmother. Not just for her friendship, food, laughter, giving heart, but she is also a healer. She is mentioned in books about this topic.<br />
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My grandmother is a wonderful woman and I had an extraordinary time living with her for the brief time that I did.<br />
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The memories live on in my heart, all the times we would garden or all the times I would do "Talent Shows" and have you watch me for hours doing routines.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love you Nan! Happy Birthday, thanks for always being my biggest fan in life!!!!!</span></div>
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Is you appetite on fire for some really fabulous pizza?<br />
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Well stop by your local <a href="http://www.blazepizza.com/locations/">Blaze Pizza</a> and sit down and get ready to be creative! Let your imagination soar as the possibilities are endless, the pizza is your canvas and you are the artist. Let those toppings create the perfect beginning to an eager crowd, your taste buds.<br />
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit Blaze Pizza and let me just tell you my eyes were as equally impressed as my taste buds. Think fast-food meets gourmet and you get to create without the clean up. Well if you consider clean up, cleaning the pizza off your plate? </div>
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1) You have the option to build your own or choose one of theirs.</div>
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3) Pizzas are FAST- fire'd in 180 seconds. For you parents out there that is code for SHORT! As in meltdowns from the "Chillens" will less likely happen waiting to fill their tummies. </div>
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All pizzas are 11'' personal sized ( which means you don't have to share if you don't want to) There is Gluten Free dough and vegan cheese available as well. </div>
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If this can't get any better all your build your own pizza's are $7.95</div>
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Meat: applewood bacon, crumbled meatballs, grilled chicken </div>
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Cheeses: Shreeded Mozzarella, gorgonzola</div>
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Veggies: Artichokes, arugula, banana peppers, black olives</div>
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Sauces: Classic red, spicy red sauce, white cream sauce</div>
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You can choose to get a one topping pizza for $6.95 or a simple pie $5.45 They also have their signature pizzas for $7.95. For a complete list please visit your local Blaze Pizza. </div>
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Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-5989596024209380422015-01-12T21:15:00.000-08:002015-01-12T21:27:56.709-08:00Change your gut and you change your brainDo you believe in that saying?<br />
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Well I have decided after the incident with my <a href="http://hopscotchandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2015/01/venting-with-pinch-of-mom-shaming-i.html#.VLQyr2TF8mU">son </a>to start to reevaluate and take back our health. I am leaning towards a gluten free diet as the major culprit to eliminate. It might take a few months to rid the pantry of such comfort foods. My Italian great grandmother is probably rolling over in her grave cursing some profanity for being so cruel to my family. "What good Italian mother doesn't give her children pastina?"<br />
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Before my Nannie Jo should hold her hand up with her fist to the heavens, it will take some time to fully go gluten free. As I am not throwing food out. I will use what I have and replace with what I need, when I finished what I already have.<br />
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I can't afford to be wasteful or extreme. I know some might not agree with me and provide studies that gluten isnt' bad if you don't have a deficiency. I WAS a pharmaceutical baby if you will. I was told the medications I was on was OK with my chronic condition. Yeah ok, so were the steroids injections. Oh and the implant you want to put in my neck. Its all ok. Don't get me wrong I would in a heart beat go to my medicine cabinet for my nerves if it got that bad again or head to the ER. I just don't want to be on medication daily and I don't want my son to be on daily medications either.<br />
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What was the point of that? The point is to show that just because someone in the medical field says its good for you doesn't mean it is.<br />
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For long term there has to be way to help with this. Nutrition has to be key, it just has to help. We are what we eat, right? So many changes underway and I am going to make sure my family is eased into it. Everything I add with supplements, enzymes and oils. I will consult with my doctor and my kids pediatrician to see how much I can really take. I want to make sure their is no interactions with each supplement or overdosing on certain things.<br />
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Today was a rough day for me with my son. Four days on benedryl and steroids and no other medication. MY son looked and acted like a monkey on crack. I have never seen a monkey on crack however if I had to envision what that would like, I think my son nailed it.<br />
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I can't wait for my son to be fully healed with his latest reaction and start our journey for a natural path. One step at a time.Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-86280455274367224962015-01-09T09:11:00.003-08:002015-01-09T11:46:13.077-08:00Venting with a pinch of mom shaming - I want to go natural My son woke up at 4am this morning screaming - he felt like he was burning and itching all over. He said he wanted to vomit.<br />
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This rash is no stranger to us, as my son is allergic to red dye 40. I figured he had something I didn't know about, we went over everything in the last two days.<br />
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I gave him Benadryl and he was fine. This morning he woke up and he says his arms hurt.<br />
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It dawns on me it's his medication it's in a time released capsule it could have those orange or red tiny balls inside. I call <span id="goog_655063780"></span><span id="goog_655063781"></span>CVS they look up the manufacture information no red dye in the medication. They told me they don't have in the system that he is allergic to red dye 40 only Heparin. My son has never been on heparin. Funny because it has been documented he is allergic to red dye, we have been going to CVS for the last 10 plus years. Infact he always gets clear liquid medication when he's ill.<br />
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I was livid to say the least. Although this isn't the first time it's happened to me with CVS not documenting correctly. Me being neurotic, overly cautious and their customer service I can over look some things. Mistakes happen however as my mom tells me, "We are our OWN health advocates." Triple check if you have to.<br />
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With that said here is the part that will forever mom shame me. My son has been on this medication for sometime. This is the same medication however it is new in the time released capsule, he has been on this for three days.<br />
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The pharmacist told me if he has welts all over his body (a rash) that is listed as one side effect.<br />
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I'm done, I'm done! I'm done with medicating - if he didn't have this rash how would I know if it didn't agree with his body? He has complained of headaches and I was told it was normal; again mom shaming. If this is what his medication does to his outsides what does it do on the inside.<br />
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Still wondering what to do on New Years Eve? If so, have I got a suggestion for you! For my money, Tamarind of London is the place to be for the last - and most likely the best - meal you'll eat in 2014.<br />
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If you've never been fortunate enough to dine there, this is your chance to experience the best Indian food you've ever tasted. Best of all, they're offering a special New Year's Eve three course dining menu at the very reasonable cost of $72 a person. </div>
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It's funny because I was going to say that this was the best kept secret in Newport Beach but after I spoke with a few different people about how great the food was, they all said that they had been there before and would gladly go again. See? It's not just the blogging community that they treat well!</div>
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While I am a burgeoning foodie, I'm still a neophyte when it comes to selecting wines, fortunately for me (and those like me) every member of the wait staff has taken an introductory Sommelier class and is more than capable of helping to pair the perfect wine with your meal - and what a meal mine was!</div>
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malai chicken -garlic shrimp-spinach kebab-grilled organic quinoa</div>
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<i>The shrimp was so succulent, it tasted like it had just been plucked from the ocean and barbecued over a fire on the beach before being drizzled in garlic sauce. The nutty flavor of the quinoa was perfect for cleansing the palate between appetizers, all of which were exceptional. The Spinach kebob had a slightly crispy exterior that yielded to a soft creamy and slightly spicy center. The intense berry and slightly minty taste of the 2010 Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon that our server Frankie recommended was ideal - and not just for the first course but for every one of the courses. His training paid off as the full bodied wine paired perfectly with the curry.</i></div>
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<i>I wasn't sure what to expect, but like everything else it was delicious. The Indian cottage cheese looked like tofu but tasted like heaven, and the rich tomato sauce was not only perfect for the cottage cheese, but also for using as a dipping sauce for the naan after we'd greedily devoured the cheese. Oh my goodness, I could go on about the crispy, smoky flavor of the naan for days.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its that time of year, we are all getting ready for Thanksgiving with prepping, cooking,
decorating, and everything that falls short from running around like
a <s>chicken</s> Turkey with its head cut off! While I emphasize
how you should never leave your kitchen unattended, Orange County Fire
Authority, Captain Steve Concialdi<span style="color: #333333;"> provided me with a more
steaming realization with kitchen fires and the statistics.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">Last November alone there were 21
kitchen fires which required a response from the fire department; sending 3
engine companies, a truck company a paramedic unit, and a battalion chief.
These cooking fires do significant damage. A lot of it is due to unattended
cooking. I get it we all get busy and running into another room while
your food is on low or your turkey is safe in the oven cooking for the long
duration before the guest arrive. Whats wrong with a minute, I mean a minute
doesn't seem that bad. Only when that minute turns into five and
the next thing you know your kitchen is ablaze. Its starts that fast and
the results are devastating. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">Should you experience a fire in the
kitchen while cooking. It is important to remain calm. Turn off the burner
try to smother the fire with a lid near by. It is highly recommended
that you have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, Laundry room and garage. Smoke
Alarms should be checked periodically throughout the seasons. One good
recommendation is to check your smoke alarms and their batteries when you
change your clocks for daylight savings. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">I would also suggest before
starting off the holiday season, to clean your oven and your stove. Grease
can build up and its not pretty. I use some generic brand and its wonderful.
I just spray and watch the grease come off. I wouldn't recommend cleaning
your floors before cleaning your oven. Unless you like to do double the work, I learned the hard way. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;"> Help with decluttering your kitchen, clean as you go. It is the best to clean
up as you go. This is not only a plus for the cook as they won't have a lot of cleaning
up to do after. Should anything happen with a fire starting with a decluttered kitchen there are not a lot of
things around that could help spread a fire. Not only that isn't a nice decluttered kitchen, clean work surface and sparkling oven beautiful! Especially for all those Facebook pictures! LOL </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">Wishing you a happy and safe
holiday season. Don't be a turkey, and remember to stand by your pan! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-64715015056543400072014-11-24T06:30:00.000-08:002014-11-26T00:33:53.051-08:00I love when you talk Tofu to me.....Wildwood foods, Chef Nathaniel Nguyen of The Prince & Pantry will be offering tips and vegetarian side dish recipes this week. We are talking Tofu Talk this Thanksgiving. Want to find these recipes check out the hashtags on social media; #tofutalk and #Thanksgiving <br />
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Here is a great vegetarian side dish to get your tastebuds a flutter....this recipe is compliments of Chef Nathaniel Nguyen<br />
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Butternut Squash Mac & “Cheese”<br />
3-4 cups roasted butternut squash<br />
1-2 garlic cloves<br />
3-4 oz. Wildwood® Organic SprouTofu® Silken, drained<br />
1 ½ - 2 cups non-dairy milk<br />
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<br />
½ cup nutritional yeast flake (optional)<br />
1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 lb dried pasta, cooked in boiling salted water<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.<br />
To roast butternut squash, cut the butternut squash in half and place flesh side down on a baking sheet with about ¼ inch of water to prevent burning and the squash from drying out.<br />
Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until very soft. <br />
Set aside to cool.<br />
In a blender or food processor, combine the squash, garlic, tofu, non-dairy milk, olive oil, nutritional yeast flake, and soy sauce, if using. <br />
Blend until smooth and creamy adjusting with non-dairy milk or pasta water to achieve desired consistency.<br />
In a large saucepan, simmer the sauce over low heat to warm up the sauce. <br />
Season to taste with salt &amp; pepper. Toss in the cooked pasta and coat with sauce. Serve hot.<br />
Notes: Butternut squash freezes very well. Roast a big batch and save the extra to have on hand for soups, casseroles, and this mac &amp; “cheese” recipe. Nutritional yeast flakes can be found at any health store or local gourmet grocer For a more decadent version, feel free to top with cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted or finish with 1-2 T of grated parmesan cheese.<br />
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**** Thanks not all.... to show thanks, I am doing a giveaway for THREE coupons worth $25 each to my readers, for <a href="http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/">Wildwood foods</a>. To enter leave a comment and tell me your favorite tofu dish. If you don't have one, don't worry just hashtag #tofutalk #thanksgiving and let me know which recipe you would love to make.<br />
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I will be announcing a winner on Friday, November 29, 2014 at 11pm PST.<br />
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Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-68220291075127453062014-11-09T14:22:00.003-08:002014-11-09T20:24:10.862-08:00The B word makes me blush! <br />
I am so thrilled to finally be getting married in the latter half of 2015. Elated doesn't even begin to describe how I feel at the thought of spending the rest of my life with my best friend. Someone whom I prayed and <strike>quietly</strike> waited patiently for. In keeping up with my traditions I have done things gracefully backwards in life. First having my kids; working for lucrative companies; being a SAHM; going to school; and now getting married.<br />
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This whole process of planning a wedding is all very NEW and so exciting. Now no wedding would be complete without a generous dose of chaos, but thats a WHOLE other blog post.<br />
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I will admit I just wanted to elope with the two of us, I didn't want a wedding. After all I was more focused on planning for a marriage not a day. This was his second marriage, my first and we have kids. This will entail juggling acts that will need to be done to ensure we can blend as delicately as possible. I have been the CEO of my household and its going to be an adjustment for sure.<br />
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Now Two months in and I am ecstatic to be planing for a wedding most of all a marriage. I love that the Future Hubs insisted that I get a day and not to elope. He wants to watch me walk down the aisle with, <strike>my</strike> our boys. I will joyfully admit I love everything that this special day entails, down to the place cards and seating charts. This is where I can put my mad HR skills to work with doing an org chart for my guests, aka seating chart.<br />
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Now my newest obsession.....is the B word. Oh I love saying it, the way it rolls off my tongue. Its the real life pinterest boards for Brides to be..... the word...are you ready?<br />
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now say the B word with me, Bridal Registry. See how beautifully that sounds?</div>
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Now like I said this is all so new and so exciting. Creating and looking at the bridal registry is kind of like the first time your friends introduced you to Pinterest, yeah its like that.<br />
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With the exception of my <a href="https://www.vitamix.com/shop/5200-Compact-Container.aspx?PROMO=103113-01&COUPON=07-0083-02-01&gclid=COGX7o687sECFQZffgod_jIASw">Vitamix</a>, <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/breville-compact-juice-fountain/s393878?b=1&a=1552">Breville</a> juicer, and the<a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Keurig-Elite-K40-Single-Serve-Coffeemaker-Brewing-System/23001150"> Keurig </a>standard coffee maker, which have been gifts from my parents. Everything else in my kitchen/ home has been a hand me down or thrift shop finds. I have been ok with that.<br />
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Now I entered a whole new element and its fantastic, finding the need, only getting what WE need so we can live happily ever after. Need is relative?!?!?!?<br />
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A Bridal registry is amazing and you are positive you need everything on your list, yet others might say you don't. They keep you being realistic saying you just need a few staple items and you can build from there. Your definition of what a staple item is, is your interpretation of said, <strike>wants</strike> needs.....<br />
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One staple I found was this<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oggi-Piece-Creme-Brulee-Set/dp/B0003008OK"> Oggi 5 Piece Cremem Brûlée Set</a>. I love Creme Brûlée and I was trying to tell the Future Hubs how this would be an investment to our marriage if we had this. He wasn't as enthused as I was. Before I have to delete this bad boy I have to ask;<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"What is one unconventional thing you put on your bridal registry that you received, that you love and use often?" </span><br />
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Remember your honest feedback will spare this item being kicked off our Bridal registry. I am beginning to wonder if he has any spontaneity in him. What happens if for our anniversary I wanted creme brûlée for breakfast....in bed?Mommy 2 J.A.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12691174502461404692noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781997457682500760.post-91685039977991386172014-11-03T13:08:00.001-08:002014-11-03T13:21:07.726-08:00The Real Halloween Witch<div style="text-align: center;">
I shared my response after reading a"Dear Prudence" on Slate . This was regarding a woman who was upset about poor kids eating her Halloween candy. I dubbed her the Halloween Witch although in Prudies article she is referred to as something else, I like mine better. I wrote an open letter on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=928193723876718&id=211419715554126" wrc_done="true">FAN</a><span class="wrc_icon wrc13" rating="{"icon":"icn_extensiontop_green.png","rating":1,"weight":3,"flags":{"shopping":null,"social":null,"news":null,"it":null,"corporate":null,"pornography":null,"violence":null,"gambling":null,"drugs":null,"illegal":null}}"></span> page. <span style="text-align: center;">In the hopes that she would have a little more compassion in the years to come. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">You see Halloween was my fathers favorite holiday when he was a little boy. He had the most authentic raggedy costume, the mothers would rave when they answered the door to hand out the candy. He really took h</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">is costume seriously, with dirt and rags.<br /><br />That night he would come home and count his sweet treats and relish in moment that for once life could be so sweet.<br /><br />My father grew up in an orphanage he was shuffled between two in his life. One in New York which was great, then the one in Michigan wasn't the best.<br /><br />Halloween was the one time a year my father could go out and not feel ashamed. He was in his school clothes, his costume was his everyday outfit.<br /><br />Now my father was fortunate to make something of himself and because of that and of my mother...I lived a very privileged life.<br /><br />With that said even when my father was struggling when he was in his early 20's, he made sure he had loads and loads of halloween candy to pass out on halloween. For the child in the rags could be a reality, but for tonight it's just make-believe and reality ceases to exist.<br /><br />After all on Halloween we are all pretending to be something we are not, to either stand out or fit in. Whatever the reason is it's like you said, what's another bag of candy?</span><br />
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We Love Our Fans Flash Sweepstakes</h3>
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Organized by <a href="http://www.budgetearth.com/">Budget Earth</a></div>
As bloggers, we are thankful every day that we have wonderful readers like you. All of us put in countless hours on our blogs, but know we wouldn't be here without fantastic, loyal readers like you. We know you are taking time away from your busy day to read our articles, try out our recipes, and enter our giveaways. Your loyalty and trust means a lot to us and we want to give back!
Budget Earth and some of your favorite bloggers joined our funds together to bring you this awesome flash giveaway! One very lucky reader will win a $50 Amazon or Paypal Gift Card! This giveaway will only last for one week so don't forget to enter! To make things easier for you, we kept the Rafflecopter small and are ONLY doing Facebook links. This will make it easier for our loyal readers who have been here awhile! Good luck everyone and make sure to read all the rules below, before entering the giveaway form!
<strong>We Love Our Fans Flash Sweepstakes</strong>
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<li>One lucky reader will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card or Cash (Paypal for outside US).</li>
<li>Open Worldwide.</li>
<li>Winners will be chosen at random Random.org.</li>
<li>Sweepstakes ends October 17th at 11:59pm ET.</li>
<li>Winner will be notified via email.</li>
<li>Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.</li>
<li>Budget Earth is responsible for prize fulfillment.</li>
<li>Must be 18 years or older to enter.</li>
<li>Only one entrant per household.</li>
<li>Void where prohibited.</li>
<li>Entering the giveaway form means you agree to terms above.</li>
<li>Good Luck!</li>
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<strong>Disclosure:</strong> This blog did not receive compensation for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this sweepstakes. Prize fulfillment will be handled by Budget Earth.
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