The After Effects
December 27th, 2009The days after Christmas are always so crazy for me…but this year it seems crazier than ever. Car Tags are due, Insurances are due, Abby has to go to the vet tomorrow because her splint is slipping, my brother-in-law is having back surgery tomorrow, etc. It just seems like this huge whirlwind that I just wanna sit down in the middle of but it won’t let me. Do you feel that way? Then it will come to a complete stop for another couple of days (New Years) and start right back up again.
Are you going to make any New Years Resolutions this year? What are they? Do you usually keep them or are they broken as quickly as mine?
My resolutions are:
1.)Eat Healthier this year. I am an atrocious eater…It comes from being Southern and loving Southern food. Fried and Fattening. Yes, you can make them in healthier ways but they just aren’t the same.
2.)Live by a budget.
3.) Paint my kitchen cabinets.
4.) Visit www.wholesaleinsurance.net and see if I can get some better rates than the highway robbery I am having to pay tomorrow for what we have.
I have been trying to decide for sometime what color to paint my cabinets. The walls in my kitchen are a metallic copper color and my counter tops are white. I am taking all suggestions…other than white. White is a disaster in my house…trust me, I know. So, what color do you think??
Wishing You A
December 25th, 2009
I hope you and your family have a blessed day together!
Merry Christmas to one and to all.
…
Ahh, the day is winding down. Hearts and bellies are full.
We have had a wonderful day here at The Post-It Place. Friends and Family have been dropping in and out, tons of food was set out buffet style, and we all feel very blessed. I love Christmas. It is my favorite time of the year. I love doing for others and seeing the joy on their face. What makes you feel blessed this year? As you reflect on all of the heartaches and joys that 2009 have brought it is my hope for you that the joys far outweigh the heartaches. It may be something as profound as a new child in your life or as simple as the fact that you have a job and bcbsnc insurance. You may have lost a loved one this year, but can reflect on all of the happy memories. As I look back I look at how much I have grown as an individual. There have been some tough times…but overall I can look at 2009 and be pleased.
Now, I am crawling to bed to dream the dreams I hope for in 2010. It is just a week away….what will you dream of for this New Year that is quickly approaching us?
It’s The Most Wonderful Time…
December 24th, 2009
…of the year. At least for most of us. It is my wish that you will each pick one person to do something kind for. There are so many people hurting and suffering this year and it only takes a moment to do something nice. Give a coat or a blanket to a homeless person. Buy someone having a horrible day a cup of coffee. Or simply smile at someone who looks like they could use it.
Remember, it is the simplest of things that can mean the world to someone else.
I am very blessed this Christmas to have a wonderful family and awesome friends that surround me. They lift me up on a daily basis and are there for me anytime I have what I consider a crisis. I met someone today. A very young someone who has changed me in a very profound way. She is a wise young lady at the tender age of 7 facing things that most of us do not have to face until much later in life and staring others things in the face that we will never see or could even imagine. As we talked about Christmas she asked that I pray for a miracle and believe with all of my heart. And yes, I do believe and I will hope and pray and I will ask you to do the same.
So, during this magical time of year, when wishes come true and hopes are realized I ask that you simply believe. Believe for a little heart that faces being broken and dreams shattered way before her time. Believe for all of the people around you that need for you to believe on their behalf because they face mountains that look unmovable. I believe.
Olive Balls
December 22nd, 2009
These little cheesy balls of goodness stuffed with an olive inside are one of the most requested recipes. I say that alot I think. But my goodies baskets are always a huge hit and everyone always wants several recipes from the little slices of heaven inside. These, these are delicious and my husband will eat everyone of them if I leave them out to be found. I have to tuck them away in a container that isn’t see-through and then I have to hide the container. Seriously.
Cheese Olive Balls
1 Tablespoon butter
1 can of cheddar bacon squirt cheese
1 dash of Tabasco sauce
1 dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 cup of flour
Lots of olives
Empty the can of cheese spread in a bowl. Add butter, tabasco and worcestershire. Mix well then add the flour and mix until it makes a soft dough.
Pinch off a small amount of the dough and flatten, then wrap around an olive sealing it as best you can.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes (look at the bottoms if you are unsure…if the bottom is a light brown, they are done)
Now, if you are planning on taking any florida vacations and wearing a bikini anytime soon…stay far, far, far away from these. They are HIGHLY addictive.
Dinner with Walmart
December 20th, 2009This year just about everyone I know has had to tighten the belt in at least one area of their life…most in several areas. It has made Christmas and New Years Celebrations a little more difficult for some. Walmart heard the cry and has developed a website with tips, ideas and recipes for a very affordable Christmas Dinner for 8 and a New Year’s Eve Meal for 10.
You can check out the Walmart Holiday Meals website at: http://www.walmart.com/holidaymeals so that you can learn more about the Christmas Dinner for Eight for as low as $20 and the New Year’s Eve meal for 10 under $40. In addition, you can find some great recipes from the Food Network’s Aaron Sanchez.
Chef Aarón Sánchez - co-star of Food Network’s exciting new series, Chefs vs. City as well as owner and executive chef of restaurants Paladar and Centrico - has always celebrated the holidays in signature Mexican-American fashion.
He has tips for making an extra-special holiday meal with a unique flare for as low as $30 with help from Walmart. The meal…
…looks divine. With simple ingredients
So for $20-$30 You can have a fabulous Christmas dinner this year making it a joyous ime for you and your family.
And for about $40 you can bring in the New year with style!
Thanks to Walmart and Chef Aarón Sánchez you won’t have to worry about how to provide a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. And all of the recipes are available on the website to make it even easier for you.
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TJ Maxx…THE place to go for Last Minute Ideas/Gifts
December 18th, 2009
Are you stuck on those last minute gifts that you need to buy?
Let T.J.Maxx help!
They have some awesome gift ideas for ANYONE on your list!
That World Traveler that you love so much would be thrilled to have one of these hard sided suitcases. And they are a FRACTION of the price that I have seen them other places. And I mean really…who could resist, it is even in my color!
For the Beauty Queen in your life! They had such a cute display of all sorts of ideas for the Beauty Product lover. One of my favorite items in the display was the above box they had filled with some great products but my absolute favorite?
Is that not the cutest thing? It is no bigger than my hand. Also would be great for travel!
For the sports enthusiast or the environmentally conscious on your list they have these:
All sorts of neat colors and patterns.
For the Cook (please keep me in mind…see the orange one?)
For the Coffee Lover! Yummm
For the Fashionista!
These ideas are just a few of the many that we came across. As I said before, they have something for everyone. Toys, Sweaters, Shoes, Purses…you name it, they have it all at very reasonable prices that make Santa very, very happy.
What did I walk away with? Well here, let me show you:
Hardcase Wallet for Erin (something she has been wanting for quiet some time).
Shirt for my niece.
Orange shirt, Sweater and Pants for me.
Yes, I know…but I couldn’t resist. And there are two other items that I can’t show because the recipients read my blog and I wouldn’t want to give any surprises away!
Finally, to help with the holiday spirit and to send out a reminder as to why off-price is the better way to Christmas shop on any budget, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx have joined together for a “Carol-oke” contest. One lucky person will win a $5,000 holiday shopping spree - just for singing their favorite holiday tune! You can find the contest on YouTube’s specially-created “Caroling Channel”, www.youtube.com/jointhecarolers. There, you can select from one of three carols, create your own “Carol-oke” video and upload for entry into the contest. For each off-price “Carol-oke” video that is uploaded, a charity donation will be made. Please feel free to check out the site and spread the word!
I was supplied with a giftcard for the purpose of letting you all know what a great place TJ Maxx is to shop…especially for all your last minute gift giving needs this year!
Christmas Cookies
December 13th, 2009Do you do a Christmas Cookie exchange with your friends? It is so much fun if you don’t. You each make a batch of cookies and then swap out with each other so that you each end up with many different kinds of cookies instead of just having the batch that you made.
Wilton has all kinds of great cookie decorating accessories and they have a great book out for the holidays this year:
The Wilton Cookie Exchange book is chock full of great decorating ideas and tips, awesome recipes and beautiful cookies. This is a MUST have for all of your Christmas Cookie baking needs. Whether you’re hosting or simply attending, Wilton Cookie Exchange will help you bring excitement and fun to the party. From creative invitations and table decorations to cookie designs unlike any others, this is the book you need to make the day merry. The Wilton Cookie Exchange contains:
More than 150 easy and exciting holiday cookie decorating ideas in 6 favorite seasonal shapes-Snowflakes, Trees, Stars, Ornaments, Gingerbread Boys and Spritz.
Classics holiday cookie recipes such as gingerbread and shortbread and tempting new tastes such as Butterscotch Chocolate Pecan Bars, Peppermint Ribbon Cookies and Almond Snowballs. Some of the best recipes were shared by Wilton employees in our Family Favorite Cookie Contest-they’ll become favorites with your family as well.
Tips on hosting your own cookie exchange - Wilton Cookie Exchange will help you coordinate every detail. Our Exchange Basics section is a blueprint for a successful event. It’s filled with suggestion for creating fun, informative invitations, setting ground rules for guests, packaging cookies to look their most festive and more. There’s even a week-by-week checklist for organizing your cookie exchange without stress.
Kitchen-tested steps for perfectly baked, taste-tempting and colorfully decorated holiday cookies.
A cookie exchange can make the season brighter for everyone. Use Wilton Cookie Exchange as your guide to make it a holiday event you’ll look forward to year after year. With the economy as it is this year, this makes the perfect get-together idea to share with your friends and family. So call everyone up, put on some Christmas music, start baking away and grab a big glass of milk because we all know that nothing goes together like cookies and milk.
To go along with their Cookie Exchange book you can grab many great items to decorate cookies with. Things like icings, gels, sprinkles, etc. The possibilities are limitless in what you can make. I LOVE these:
The Wilton website also features cookies and decorating ideas to help you along the way and make your cookie exchange better than ever.
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