Craft · friends · Paper Pumpkin · Uncategorized

Paper Pumpkin – Stampin’ Up

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I have blogged before about how much I love Stampin’ Up, but I have to tell you, I love crafting with friends even more.

Julie at Craftastic Passion is a dear friend (one of the couples we travel with), and a Stampin’ Up Consultant.  She coordinates craft nights, and helps those of us who are craft challenged create really great cards, and sometimes small gifts. 

We got together the other night to craft these yummy box treats for Valentines Day.  It was the January Paper Pumpkin.

Loved this idea, and excited about handing them out at work, and with family.  But more importantly, spending time with friends is the best!

Blessings!

 

 

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · BBQ · Meal Prep · Recipes · Uncategorized

Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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I love cooking with my oven especially when it is cold.  

I love chicken drumsticks or chicken thighs.  Dark meat is juicy, and is easier to process in my new stomach.

I love BBQ, well, store bought sauce, but I love the marinade that I have grown up with.  My Mom and Dad used to BBQ every weekend.

Simple marinade used on everything growing up, from pork ribs to Cornish hens to chicken.  McCormick’s Season Salt; Wishbone Italian dressing; and wine.  Red meat use red wine, white meat use white or rose wine.

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So we had a family package of drumsticks defrosted.  So I marinaded them in the above for about a hour.  Then to the oven for a simple prep.  Foil lined baking sheet.  Lay the drumsticks out, and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes turning over mid way through.

Then sauce with BBQ sauce.  Use your favorite sauce.

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Coat one side, bake for about 15 minutes, then turn and coat the other side.  Take the temp of the largest one to ensure proper temperature (165 degrees).  Then enjoy!

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We normally serve BBQ with rice and a vegetable.  Tonight I had a drumstick and a 1/2 of an avocado.  David had rice, and no vegetables.  But I am prepped for lunch and dinner for the week. Thank goodness.

Blessings!

Bible · Bible verse · thoughts · Uncategorized

Lens

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“There is something not to like about everybody.  If that’s the lens we insist on wearing, we will have plenty to see and no one to love.” – Beth Moore

I have Beth Moore’s Twitter Talk daily flip calendar in the office.  I don’t remember to flip the dates everyday since I am not in the office everyday.  But when I do, I either hate or love what she says.

Hate or love.  Hate usually means that it hits a nerve with me.  Something I know I need to correct in my thoughts or actions.  Love usually is just that.  God loves me.  I am loved.  No matter how much I fail, He rescues.

What lens do I have on today?  Praying for that He shows His love through me today, and always.  Even when I forget.

I love you, LORD, my strength. – Psalm 18:1

Blessings!

 

 

Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized

Not Today

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Well, I had great intentions for today.  It is now 845 p.m. and no homework, cleaning, or laundry accomplished for today.

Well…I take that back.  We went to Lowe’s to get paint for the craft room.  But not one blog idea, or post today.  Carmen came home for an overnight visit.  Completely through me off my game.  It was really wonderful seeing her though.  Stephen came over for dinner as well.  Really nice having them both home for a little bit anyway.

So…what were you supposed to do today?  Did you accomplish it?

Blessings!

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · routines · thoughts · Uncategorized · WLS

The Scale

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Ugh! I am so frustrated.  Truth in weight loss:  you will go up and down in the process.

Yep.  Back up at 202.6 this morning.  I haven’t been exercising as much as I should.  David and I walked last night, but overall not doing what I need to do on a daily basis.  So I know what I need to do to boost my metabolism.  Just doing it is the key, right?  Surgery is a tool, and only there when you do what you are supposed to do.

So…the scale.  Do you weigh every day?  Once a week? Never?  I have been weighing every day.  I think I need to change that.

Happy Friday!

 

 

Groundhog Day · Random Thoughts · Uncategorized

Groundhog Day

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Today is Groundhog Day.  The day that a groundhog will predict the next 6 weeks of our lives with weather.  I loved the 1993 movie with Bill Murray.  The main plot is that a weatherman covering Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania wakes up the day after Groundhog day to repeat the day, until he gets it right. Or so he thinks.

I don’t want to repeat today. Or any other day for that matter. But…what if you could get a do over until you got it right?

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Interesting?  Nothing you do matters?  Being positive with people or being negative – does it matter?  Showing kindness?  Being like vinegar?  There are many days that I would like to have five or ten minutes more.  Or even another day with my Mom.  But to do the same day over, and over? No.

If you had the opportunity to have a “do over” day, would you?

Comment below.

Blessings!

 

 

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Chickpea Rotini Pasta and WLS

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It has been eight months since I had pasta.  Really longer than that due to my diet restrictions prior to surgery.  We went shopping at Sam’s Club last week, and discovered this Chickpea Rotini Pasta.  Protein for 3/4 cup serving size is 12 grams.  12 Grams!! I couldn’t eat that much.  I only added 1/2 cup to my meat sauce and Parmesan cheese.

It was so worth it.  Super yummy, had a nice bite to it. I couldn’t tell the difference from regular wheat pasta.  I will most certainly be having this again.  I love this pasta (strictly my opinion).

Enjoy!!

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Shrimp Salad

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I love most seafood. And shrimp are super easy to prepare, and cook up quickly so they make a great salad. They are also full of protein. 11 Grams for 3 ounces. I took about ten medium shrimp and sauteed them in a pat of butter and salt.  Just to add a bit of richness.Cool. Chopped them into bite size pieces.Added about a tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, dried parsley and Old Bay Seasoning. 

Chill and eat. Super yummy, and refreshing.

Enjoy!!

Peanut Butter Cookies · Recipes · Uncategorized

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

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Okay, so I have been sick the past couple of days.  Head cold.  I have been craving sweets since Wednesday.

So, we have peanut butter, sugar and eggs…so I decided to make cookies.

A dear friend who used to come from Spring Hill college for weekends and breaks had a gluten allergy.  She brought this recipe, and I eventually found it.


Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or splat-mat.

Beat together egg, sugar, baking soda and vanilla in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment or with a hand-held mixer. Beat in the peanut butter. Stir in chocolate chips if using.Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, pressing lightly with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly set. Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Enjoy!!

Uncategorized · WLS

Chobani Flip

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Oh my gosh y’all.  I am in love with Chobani Flips!  Well, three of them anyway. 
I love the Cinnabun Fun, Almond Coco Loco, and the Salted Caramel Crunch.  They are about 11-12 grams of protein so they are normally my afternoon snack.  Again, they are the perfect size, and satisfy my sweet tooth.

What is your favorite yogurt?  I need to try more of the Chobani flavors, but these are so very yummy!!

Blessings!