NyQuil

It's cold season again. I am conjested, have a cough and a fever. It stinks being sick. The only thing that get me trough the days and nights is NyQuil. It is a wonder drug. Helps me get through work and to sleep at night. Thanks Vicks for making this product.

Sleepless

The article written by Victor Flowers

Many nights when I lie down, my mind insists on running wild. It’s as if the silence magnifies the endless list of to-do’s in my mind. Last night was no different. Instead of lying there tossing and turning, I flipped on tvbydirect and zoned out to some mindless television. Within 15 mihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifnutes, I was snoozing on the sofa. Maybe I have finally found the cure to my insomnia, although my husband may not agree. It was very nice to fall asleep so quickly but when I woke up, I was completely confused as to where I was and what in the world was on the television. I just want to say there are some very strange things that come on at 3 am. I was convinced I was still dreaming. I fumbled around for the remote and turned off the twilight zone saga. I just sat there on the edge of the sofa trying to comprehend what just happened. The tv may have helped me fall asleep but it was certainly was enough to give me nightmares in the middle of the night so I will not be making a habit of falling asleep with it on.

New Books

For everyone that wanted the Kindle or ipad for Christmas and didn't get one don't be sad. There is something on the market that everyone can afford. It called a book. And the best feature with it is that you can turn the pages. The best ones are new books. Can't you just feel the fresh new pages on you finger tips? I always loved going into a book store and seeing all the new fresh books there are to buy. Aaahhhh nothing like a new book.

After Christmas Sales

Sale,Sale Sale. My favorite word! The best deals are after Christmas. All the store are getting rid of their winter stock and the mark downs are amazing. You can buy all the things you didn't get for the holidays. Can you say new wardrobe.

Cutting Costs

Guest post from: Constance Rodgers

My husband and I have been trying our best to cut household costs. Now that our kids are getting older, things are getting more and more expensive every day. Our daughter wants to wear trendy and expensive clothes, and our son wants every electronic known to man. We have to say no to them most of the time, but it would be nice http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifto be able to get them some of the things they ask for. We have been looking to see how we can save on utilities and we came across www.shopelectricityratestexas.com. We didn’t realize that we could shop around for our home energy, so that is going to be a big help. It looks like we can get a pretty good deal so we’ll be able to spend more money on things that the kids want. Hopefully in a few years they’ll be able to get after school jobs so that they can buy the things they want for themselves and we won’t have to be stretched so thin. I can’t wait until they are old enough to learn the value of a dollar.

Chicken

Can you say cluck cluck. What a wonderful meat. You can do anything with it. You can make roasts, stews, chile, soup. You can braise, saute, stir fry, deep fry, grill. Cook it with cream sauce, vegatables, rice. Oh the things you can do!

Jenny Craig

There is a lot famous people using Jenny Craig right know. They look great! I was very skeptic about trying it. When I see the rich and famous selling product on television I think that they are just in it for the money. Until I tried Jenny Craig. OMG! It is fantastic! The weight just falls off. It may be a little pricey but worth every penny.

Pre-Holidays

I love the pre-holidays! Figuring out whose house we are going to for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Planing the menus. Getting the kids to write their Christmas list. But the thing I love to do the most is the pre-cookie making.

I get to make a lot of different cookies. I always try to make cookies that I have never made before. Also I get to eat them. They family really likes taste test them for me. Hope our waste lines hold out.

Apples

Apple picking season is here again! I just love being outside and walking under the trees with all those delicious apples. Which tree should I pick? Who cares all the apples will be amazing.

What should I make with those sweet and juicy apples? A pie, a cake, muffins or maybe I will bake them. Or I could pair them with pork. Yummmmmy! One of my favorite dinners.

I'm not sure what I will make but first I have to get to the orchards. Apples here I come!!

Chocolate Pretzles

Whats better then the taste of a salty pretzel and sweet choclate? NOTHING!!!!

Rice Cakes

I know when you think of rice cakes you think of those carboard disks that are dry and tasteless. However I found Quakers Rice Snacks at the grocery store today. WOW! Are they good. They come in some 7 flavors. My favorite are chochlate and vanilla creme brulee. Give them a taste rice cakes have come a long way.

A Clean House

I know it doesn't happen as often as I would like but I find a clean house very satisfying. It makes me feel like I accomplished something important. It just takes so darn long to do it in one day. I can clean the first floor in a day then save the rest for the next day. The only problem is that it doesn't have that same feeling of clean. Bummer. I guess I will just have to hire cleaning people to do it for me. LOL

Words With Friends

I love keeping my mind sharp. My favorite way of doing this is by playing Words With Friends. I have about 20 games going at one time. I know this sounds like a lot but I have a friend that does 40 games. It is so much fun when I think I am making up words and they end up being real words. Also I love beating my friends. What a great game.

The Lakeside Collection

I just recieved The Lakeside Collection in the mail. I really like this magazine. It has some really great ideas for amazing gifts. I also found some great ideas for the home. You really need to check out the website www.lakeside.com.

YMCA

The YMCA is one of the best places for familes to go. In this econamy it is one of the best values. There are classes for adults and children to take. There are also familiy nights, camping under the stars, Healthy Kids Day and the new Wellness center where your kids can work out the same time you are.