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Apr. 15-An apple a day

Yes it's tax deadline day, so needless to say, todays quip is related to this dreaded day.

Taxes could be much worse--suppose we had to pay on what we think we're worth!

Apr. 14-An apple a day

Life is hard, by the yard;
But by the inch, life's a cinch!


um.....never thought of it this way!

Disneynature's Movie "Oceans" in Theaters Apr. 22, 2010

This is a film that will provide educators a great teaching tool.  View the cool movie trailer at the link provided in this article.  It has awsome imagery.

Apr. 13-An apple a day

Not even the perpetually hungry live by bread alone.

4/18-Free reusable bag at Target!

Stop by Target this coming Sunday, 4/18, for a free reusable bag. Target will be giving away 1.5 million bags. There is a limit of one per guest, and no purchase is necessary.

If you miss out (or have other Sunday plans…) then just send 5 plastic bags to the address below and you’ll get a $1 coupon towards a bag at Target! (There will be more details in next Sunday’s ad.)

Terracycle
121 New York
Avenue Trenton, NJ
08638

posted on http://www.southernsavers.com/




Remember: Every time you use a reuseable bag at Target get 5¢ off your total.

A Slideshow: Biltmore House, Asheville NC

pictures from my trip to Biltmore House

Apr. 12-An apple a day

So long as enthusiasm lasts, so  long is youth still with us.

Apr. 11-An apple a day

Just think how happy you'd be if you lost everything you have right now----and then got it back again.

Recipe: Three-Herb Deviled Eggs

Three- Herb Deviled Eggs                      


 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dillweed


12 Hard-boiled eggs                               


2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives


1/4 cup mayonnaise                               


Salt to taste


1/4 cup dairy sour cream


2-3 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
              
2 tablespoons snipped parsley


Garnish: freshly ground black pepper


paprika  or fresh dill (optional)


One-slice through each hard cooked egg about 1/3 of the way from the top; scoop out yolk.
Cut a think slice off the rounded bottom so it sits flat.  If desired chill the top and bottom of
each egg for another use.


Two- Place yokes in a bowl; mash with a fork.  Add mayo, sour cream and mustard; mix well.
Stir in parsley, dill and chives.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.  Stuff egg yolk mixture into egg whites.  If desired, sprinkle tops with paprika or cayenne pepper and garnish with additional fresh
dill. 


120 cal. per egg, 10g fat, 216 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 1 g carb

Apr. 10-An apple a day

You can't get anywhere today if you are still mired down in yesterday.....

Very true, look forward not back.

Apr. 9-An apple a day

It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow..........

Do you remember Helen Cornelius from the 1970's?

This is Helen Cornelius and I after her show at the Chapman Cultural Center a couple of weeks ago!  She used to sing (and still does at times) with Jim Ed Brown.  They were popular in the early 70's and had hits such as  Lying in Love, I don't want to have to marry you, Leaving it up to you and more... She can still sing and she put on a great show.  All of the old songs she sang brought back many memories... It was an enjoyable evening.

Apr. 8-An apple a day

The bird with a broken pinion never soared so high again, but its song is sweeter!

A devotion: He Who Dwells Within

A devotional from EWomen


April 5, 2010

By: Julie Clinton, M.A. "And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Sprit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17 NKJV

Ever wonder what it means to truly have the Holy Spirit living within you? It’s a strange thought. But, comforting none the less.

As the passage in John tells us, we know the Holy Spirit, we recognize and have a relationship with Him, because He “dwells with [us] and will be in [us].” These words present a mental picture to me of the Holy Spirit not only living within us, guiding and directing us, but also walking beside us, holding our hand along the way, the manifestation of God’s “very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

Whether you are on a crowded city street or on a deserted island with no one else present, you are never alone. Many times, the loneliness you experience is the result of simply not acknowledging who is already there. Acknowledge Him and He will be there. Even now. You always have an audience of One!



Prayer

Father, thank You for always being there for me. Help me to know that I am not alone. Holy Spirit, walk with me and dwell in me as I seek to become one with You. As I abide in You, may my feelings of loneliness be overcome by the beauty of solitude. Amen.

Bible Readings for the Week Ahead:

Monday: 1 Samuel 12:22

Tuesday: Psalms 27:10

Wednesday: Psalms 46:1

Thursday: Psalms 147:3

Friday: Isaiah 54:10

Saturday: Matthew 28:20

Sunday: John 14:1

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April 7-An apple a day

Where love is, there God is.

April 6-An apple a day

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

Money is a mirror that, strange as it sounds, reflects our personal strengths and weaknesses with amazing clarity.




— Dave Ramsey

April 5-An apple a day

He didn't know it couldn't be done but went ahead and did it.

April 4-An apple a day

Adolescence is the age at which children stop asking questions because they know all the answers.

Young new Notre Dame Recruit Matt James Dead After Fall While on Spring Break

April 3-An apple a day

We always have time enough if we but use it right...

An Easter Poem by Freida: Our Risen Savior

This Easter remember Christ who died and freely gave His life for you so that you can have Eternal Life!
Christ rose from the grave after 3 days and He Lives.  For that we are rejoicing.

Mike Gallager's Patriotic Pug Rory

Isn't Rory cute asleep on his Tommy Hilfiger blanket.....

Did you Know?

April is National Autism Month..........

Low Fat Dessert- Banana Mousse (serves 4)

Enjoy this no guilt dessert!

Bananna Mousse

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp lowfat milk
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 medium banana, cut in quarters
1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
8 slices (1/4 inch each) banana

1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla, and banana in blender.  Process for 15 seconds at high speed until smooth.

2. Pour mixture into small bowl and fold in yogurt.  Chill.

3. Spoon into four dessert dishes and garnish each with 2 banana slices just before serving.

Optional additional toppings:  almonds, strawberries, blueberries, lite whipped topping

Live music tonight in Spartanburg!

Jazz on the Square- 5:30-7:30  tonight!

Rock on the Dock- 7:00 -11:00pm  Vang Dangs and Shane Pruitt Band! (parking lot at RJ Rockers and Tap Room

2010 Summer Camps for Kids in Spartanburg Co., SC

Keep your kids busy and content this summer having fun and learning too at one of these summer camps!

April 2-An apple a day

What counts is not the number of hours you put in, but how much you put in the hours.

Beware today is April Fool's Day!   It is also Census day, which means if you haven't mailed in your census form, look for a census worker to visit you at home soon.  A census worker will have to come out and request the information.  Beware of scams!  A legitimate census worker should have a badge for ID, will never ask for your social security number or your signature. 

It's Spring and it is beautiful!  High 80's expected today, the bird's are singing,  I'm not working, what more could I ask for?   Absolutely nothing, I am blessed.

Today is also the premier day for the Apple IPad.  It may give the E-reader a run for it's money.
Hope you have a great day!

April 1-An apple a day

We can do anything if we stick to it long enough.  Persistance pays off.

Learn Couponing Lingo

Are you confused by the abbreviations that money-saving experts use on the Web?  Here's a cheat sheet for you!

Sunday inserts:

• P&G:     Proctor and Gamble
• RP:        RedPlum
• SS:        Smart Source
• WYB:     When you buy
• IPQ:       Internet printable coupon
• $1/1, $1/2: $1 off one item, $1 off two items, etc...
• 2/$1, 3/$2, etc.: Two items for $1, three items for $2, etc...
• BOGO:  Buy one item, get one free
• B2GO:   Buy two items, get one free
• Blinkies: In-store coupon dispensers with blinking lights
• Cat:        Catalina
• FAR:      Free after rebate
• MFR:     Manufacturer
• MIR:       Mail- in rebate
• OYNO:  On your next order
• OOP:     Out of pocket
• PSA:     Prices starting at
• UPC:     Universal product code (bar code)
• YMMV:  Your mileage (or manager) may vary--meaning some stores might give you a deal but others may not.

Source:  dealseekingmom.com; for more lingo, visit the site

Mar. 31-An apple a day

Fear God and all other fears will disappear....

Beauty Tip: How to get rid of yellowed nails

Soak yellow or stained nails in lemon juice, or rub nails with a cotton ball dipped in hydrogen peroxide!

Mar. 30-An apple a day

Who worships Christ in bread and wine,
And kneels before the High and Pure,
Meets Him again in street and mine
And in the faces of the poor.

Mar. 29-An apple a day

The highest reward that God gives us for good work is the ability to do better.

2010 Earth Day Events in SC

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.
by Joseph Wood Krutch

Maybe humans should operate on this principle too...................

Mar. 28-An apple a day

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the Light.

Mar. 27-An apple a day

See each person you meet as one who knows your Lord or is seeking your Lord.

Mar. 26-An apple a day

The only wise speed at which to live is .....Godspeed.

Feng Shui for Cats: For Cats only

When peace and tranquility are achieved...purring may commence.

Recipe: Chocolate Cobbler

What woman doesn't love chocolate?  Here is a yummy recipe for the chocolate lover!  So easy to make and only minimal indredients needed.

Chocolate Cobbler

Ingredients needed:
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp + 1/4 cup cocoa, divided
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp. unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cup hot water
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and 2 tbsp. cocoa.  Stir in milk, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.  Pour into an 8 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. 

Combine the brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter.  Pour hot water over the top.
DO NOT STIR. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched.  The cobbler will have a liquid chocolate layer under the cake.  Top with fat free whipped topping or ice cream if desired.  Yields: 8 servings

Enjoy.....

Mar. 25-An apple a day

We cannot do everything at once; but we can do something at once.

Easter Egg Hunts in Spartanburg, SC

Michelle McGee, Jesse James and Sandra Bullock

Easy Tips to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

10 Great Educational Software Programs for Toddlers & Babies

Mar. 24-An apple a day

  Sympathy is never wasted except when you give it to yourself.

Mar. 23-An apple a day

No man ever injured his eyesight by looking on the bright side of things...think about it.

Heart healthy Recipe: Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf  (serves 5)

Ingredients:

1lb lean turkey, ground
1/2 cup regular oats, dry
1 large egg
1 Tbsp onion, dehydrated
1/4 cup catsup

To prepare:
1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Bake in a  loaf pan at 350F for 25 minutes or to an internal temp. of 165F.
3. Cut into 5 slices and serve.

Few ingredients, easy and quick, this recipe is great if you're in a hurry. 

Nutritional info: 192 calories per slice, 7g fat, 2g saturated fat, 23g carbs, 214 mg sodium, 21g protein, 1g fiber

I like to make meatloaf sandwiches!  Have you tried this?

Mar. 22-An apple a day

A candle-glow can pierce the darkest night.

For Cats Only

Feng Shui for Felines:

Napping in the correct place is important for tranquility. 

       Always choose freshly washed, neatly folded
                      laundrey to nap on.

I visited Biltmore House on Saturday, the first day of Spring!  It was a beautiful sunny and warm day, (although somewhat windy). That's pretty normal for the mountains though.  I went with friends, Karen, Chimey, Carolyn, Monique and Matt.  We did the audio tour of the Biltmore House.  It took about 2 hours.  The house has a total of 250 rooms and 43 bathrooms (none of which are for visitors, by the way).  During the tour visitors get to see 55 rooms and they are magnificent.  We were a little early for the gardens, they were not in bloom yet. There is a total of 8000 acres on the estate.  Biltmore estate was first opened to the public to visit in 1930.  The French chateau was built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt who died at the young age of 51 from complications from an appendectemy.  Only married for 14 years at the time of his death, his wife Edith was left with an 11 year old daughter Cornelia.  It was up to Edith to keep the huge estate running.  After the crash of the stock market in 1929, Edith made the decision to open the house and  grounds to visitors which would bring in needed revenue to maintain it.  Today, admission to the estate still contributes to the preservation of the property, as it is not privately funded nor is it funded by grants.  It is 100% self supporting from revenue produced from it's many lines of items for purchase and the hundred of thousands of visitors each year.  I think we are really fortunate to have this legacy so close to us in SC.  If possible, visit the Biltmore Estate. It is a magnificent place and you come away learning a great deal. 

We ate lunch at the Stable Cafe and it was very good.  I plan to post a slideshow of pictures on this blog as soon as I get them developed later this next week.  Be sure to look for it!

Until next time have a great day............!

Mar. 21-An apple a day

  Better to light one candle than to curse the darknesss.

Mar. 20-An apple a day

   Winter on her head---eternal spring in her heart.

Where to Attend A New Moon DVD Release Party in Spartanburg or Boiling Springs, SC

These parties are tonight Friday Mar. 19th!  So read article to find out where they are so you don't miss out.

Jesse James, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee and Sandra Bullock?

   If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come........................

Mar. 18-An apple a day

        Cold and reserved natures should remember that, though not infrequently flowers may be found beneath the snow, it is chilly work to dig for them and few care to take the trouble.

Mar. 17-An apple a day

The kind word that falls today may bear its fruit tomorrow.

A brief look at Features and Apps of the New Apple iPad

Mar. 16- An apple a day

With God, nothing shall be impossible...so true!

Easter Egg Hunts in Spartanburg, SC

Got young kids?  Check this article out for details on Easter Egg Hunts coming up in the next 3 weeks...
Make plans now to attend...you and your kids will have tons of Easter fun!

Mar. 15-An apple a day

Do the very best you can ... and leave the outcome to God.

very sound advice....

Recipe: Lime-Scented Mango Strawberry Salad

This would be a delish low calorie dessert to have with your Easter brunch. 

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 min
Chill: 30 min.  Serves 8
cost per serving: $1.61

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups trimmed, sliced strawberries (about 2lb)
3 cups peeled, diced mangoes (2 to 3 large mangoes)

1.) Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lime zest and juice; let cool to room temperature.
     Note: You can make the lime syrup up to a week ahead. Keep it tightly covered in the fridge.  Double the recipe, if you like, so you can brush the extra syrup on pound cake.

2.) Mix strawberries with mangoes in a large bowl.  Add syrup and gently stir until well mixed.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.


Tips:  This salad is best served well chilled.
          If mangoes aren't available or you don't care for them, use pineapple or bananas.  Or, for a more
          exotic flare, use kiwi or papaya.  For a different flavor, try a mixture of half lime zest and juice and
          half orange zest and juice.

from: March issue of All You Magazine

Easter Poem: Our Risen Savior!

Trust in the Lord

                                                             The way
                                                         each tiny flower
                                                     reaches up to heaven
                                                             with trust,
                                                      we, too, should lift
                                                       our hearts to God
                                                      and know HE cares
                                                                for us.

Mar. 14-An apple a day

So many Gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind and wind;
When just the art of being kind
Is all the sad world needs.

Mar. 13-An apple a day

Help me never to judge another until I have walked two weeks in his shoes.

15 minute Speed Cleaning Tips for Your Home

Spending just 15 minutes a day cleaning up a room will help keep your home clean enough until you have more time on another day.

Mar. 12-An apple a day

...When the archer misses the center of the target he seeks for the cause within himself.

Thoughts of Spring to Share with YOU!!

From: Mar 2010 issue -Mature Living Magazine

In calendar springtime
I long to breathe deeply
Of air warmed by sunshine,
Free of frost and fog and salt.


I search among the fallen leaves,
Not yet removed by winter squalls,
For emerald shoots---a pledge
Of pleasure yet to come.


I spirit myself to other lands,
Dreaming of what will soon be,
Basking on beaches, walking the shores,
Hiking through verdant woods.


Thank you, Lord, for what we know
Will surely dawn upon us as before,
The long-awaited, longed for day---
The inevitability of spring.


by Betty Rosian 

Mar. 11-An apple a day

...Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of your mind.

Corey Haim Dead at 38

Mar. 10-An apple a day

...Every time you give another a "piece of your mind" you add to your own vacuum...

Full Throttle Saloon Renewed for Fall 2010 Season

Tax Credits for 2009 Income Tax Filing

See if you qualify for these tax credits! They could net you a larger refund!

Mar. 9-An apple a day

***The only conquests which are permanent, and leave no regrets, are conquests over ourselves.......

Mar. 8-An apple a day

When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on...

Pay attention to this Freida!

Reputable Wedding Caters in Sptbg/Greenville, SC

Avatar or Hurt Locker? Which will win for Best Picture?

Free event Wed. Mar. 10 @ Sptbg. Co. Library

Wed. Mar. 10 @ 6-8pm at the Sptbg. Headquarters Library plan to attend - EMBRACING LIFE WITH BRAVADO!

Learn how to deal with stress and take charge of your health with Hunter Mahon, the director of the Spartanburg Regional Center for Health and Healing. Later Jim Rogers, a SRMC security officer, will demonstrate self defense techniques and safety tips..

Monday- March 8 @ 12pm noon- Look Good...Feel Better

Today, Monday, Mar. 8th @ 12 noon, attend this free class for Cancer patients at the Gibbs Cancer Center Auditorium..

Cosmetology professionals help women during cancer treatment with make-up, turbans, skin/nail care, scarves, wigs and hats. All women attending this group session will receive complimentary make-up kits. To Register for this free event cal 864-560-6747

Mar. 7-An apple a day

..Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn't spend half our time wishing.

March 6-An apple a day

He who loses money loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he who loses faith loses all.

March 5-An apple a day

**First, do more than you are paid for before expecting to be paid for more you do.............

3 Top Wedding Caterers in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC

--- If you're going to be planning a wedding soon, check out these 3 Wedding Caterers!

March 4-An apple a day

Conscience is the still small voice that makes you feel still smaller...

March 3-An apple a day

***Do you see difficulties in every opportunity or opportunities in every difficulty?

March 2-An apple a day

The secret of patience is doing something else in the meanwhile..

March 1-An apple a day

Better to let 'em wonder why you didn't talk than why you did...

A poem: Twilight

Top 10 TV Shows for 2010

Click here to see a synopsis of new TV shows:

Bi-Lo Store Coupon Policies

1. Most Bi-Lo stores double coupons that are .60 or less.

2. You can 'stack' a store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon for the same item.

3. You do not have to buy 2 of the B1G1 free items to get the sale price.

4. Bi-Lo will accept competitor's coupons but require a manager override.

** Coupons are in BiLo's monthly bonus flyer saver. You can also print BiLo coupons from their website by creating a My Bi-Lo account.

from:couponing 101 class

The Basics - Saving 50% or more on Groceries

Here are some basic tips to always remember when shopping for groceries:

1. Know your prices and always buy at the lowest price.

Most stores fluctuate product prices on a 6-8 week cycle. Only once in that 6-8 week cycle will an item reach its lowest price. You always want to buy items at this lowest price!

2. Learn the "Stocking Up Approach"

When an item is at its lowest price during the 6-8 week cycle you will need to buy enough of that item to last until it comes back on sale.
This will eliminate the neeed for "quick trips" to the store to pick up items you "need". If you have to go to the store to get what you "need", chances are you are going to be paying full retail price. Chances are slim it will be on sale when you "need" it.

>>By practicing the "stocking up" approach, you will be saving on average 50-70 % off these items.

>>If you can cut down on buying items when you run out and buy them at their lowest possible price, the amount you can save will be considerable.

Where did February go? Tomorrow is March 1 and the First day of Spring is Mar. 20! I am so ready for Spring...

Poem by Freida: Homeless and Vulnerable

Pray for the homeless. This poem is for those who are experiencing it and for those of us who will in the future....

Share this link with others if you like it...........

Dinner for under $10- fix Porcupines (recipe in post)

Great recipe! Porcupines Healthy (low in fat)

Prep time 5 min. Cook: 1 hour
Serves 6
Cost per serving. $1.15

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Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
1 large carrot, shredded
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3-14.5 oz cans low-sodium chicken broth
6 large flour tortillas

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1. Fill large pot with water and heat to boiling. Combine turkey, carrot, rice, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your fingers to mix gently but thoroughly; do not overmix. Form mixture into about 16 balls; do not compact them tightly.

2. Using a slotted spoon, carefully place balls in boiling water, making sure water covers them. Return water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Drain water and return pot to stove. Pour broth into pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Spoon balls into bowls and serve with warm tortillas on the side.

per serving: 330 calories, 4g Fat, 29g protein, 2g fiber, 53g Chol., 42g carb.