Monthly Archives: June 2011

Freezer Applesauce

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. -Bernard M. Baruch      This is a simple dish, no cooking at all.  It is only chopped apple and cinnamon.  In Tosca Reno’s The Eat-Clean Diet book she gives her recipe for Freezer Applesauce.  I just prefer to make it on a… Continue Reading

Wordless Wednesday

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads. Henry David Thoreau Fall is almost here!… Continue Reading

Summer Reading

A good book should leave you… slightly exhausted at the end.  You live several lives while reading it.  ~William Styron, interview, Writers at Work, 1958           Do you read for fun?  For so many people reading has always been a chore.  That could be why movies and television are so popular.  I prefer to… Continue Reading

Mamavation Monday

Photo Credit: Paul (Dex)  The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.Arthur C. Clarke Momavation Question of the Week: How have you recently stepped up to support someone in your life?      I have recently stepped up as a wife and friend.  My husband is… Continue Reading

Week 1 Weight and Measurements

     To say that I was shocked by the number on the scale is an understatement.  I knew my old scale was a little off, 12 lbs is a bit more than I was expecting.  Nothing like opening your eyes to find out you aren’t in the 180s.  Okay enough being sad, let’s look at… Continue Reading

Twitter iPad Giveaway Round Up

Photo Credit: Mikebaird        Do you tweet for contests and giveaways?  Well, if you don’t then now may be the time to start.  Usually the entries are as simple as following and re-tweeting!  Now there is some Twitter etiquette that should be followed, I have broken it down to three “rules”.  First: always try… Continue Reading

Today I…

Today I took a big step, aside from coming back to my blog.  I have applied to become the next Mamavation Mom.  Step one is to turn, “Tomorrow I will” into “Today I did”.  My pledge to myself and all of you, is that even if I am not chosen, I will move forward with… Continue Reading