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Having people over and want a dish that’s a full meal?

Try out this summer time favorite of Barbara’s. She just sent this in, and wanted to let everyone know that it was a big hit with her guests.

Summertime Lasagna (with Chicken & Bacon)
Serves 9

Butter, Flour, Chicken stock, Milk
Parmesan cheese, lasagna noodles
1 pound of cooked chicken
1 pound of cooked crumbled bacon
1 ½ cups blanched asparagus
1 cup frozen baby sweet peas
1 cup green onions with tops


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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Today my family and I walked in the non-competitive 5K Run/walk to support finding a cure for breast cancer. I walked for my grandmother who lost her battle with breast cancer many years ago. I walked for all women who have the will to fight cancer everyday.

Even though our five year old daughter had to stop to potty before crossing the finish line, we made it in an hour and 26 seconds. What a feeling it was to have crossed that line. Still recoverying from the surgery I had earlier in the month, it felt so good to complete my goal. What a wonderful day it was, and a wonderful feeling to be among so many strong women with one goal.

“I AM THE CURE” was today’s rally cry. Early detection truly makes a difference. I urge you to take an active role in your own breast health.

Though the race is over, you can still make a difference. Click here Pink Ribbon to find out how you can help, or to get more information about breast health and early detection.

Walking regularly can strengthen your bones, tone your muscles, and trim your waist. It also may reduce your risk of some cancers, and lower your risk of depression.

Check out this advice from Christy.
No need for the monthly fee to walk the treadmill at a local gym.

Go for free, grab a friend or co-worker and take a quick 15 minute walk around the parking lot at work or nearest park.

You would be surprise how quick it goes when you’re just talking with a friend, and 15 minutes a day can really keep the weight off and tone the hips, and butt.


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Finished Spring Cleaning, De-clutter too for a Brighter Home

With spring here, so many of us get the fever to grab the dust pan and do some spring cleaning. This year after I was done, things still felt so gloomy.

Kasey sent me these tip for brightening up your home: lighten up, accessorize, color correct, do a switcheroo, & finally de-clutter.

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Great way to cut calories

My friend Susanne is so excited. She just lost 5 pounds by trying this new technique. It’s called the Great American Switch out. You just switch a food you usually eat with one that has fewer calories.


Susanne’s Top 10 Switch out’s

1) Instead of a side of French fries, try a big baked potato with 2 Tbsp sour cream.
2) Instead of a cinnamon scone, try a cinnamon raisin bagel.
3) Instead of a bowl of cream of tomato soup, try a hot cup of V8 juice.
4) Instead of a sandwich with egg/cheese & sausage, try a sandwich with egg/cheese & bacon.
5) Instead of stir-fry with beef, try stir-fry with scallops.
6) Instead of 2 handfuls of regular tortilla chips & ¼ cup of guacamole, try 2 handfuls of baked tortilla chips with salsa.
7) Instead of a bowl of chocolate chip ice cream, try a fudge bar.
Instead of a roast beef sandwich with 4 tsp of mayo, try a roast beef sandwich with 3 tsp of honey mustard.
9) Instead of dipping your shrimp cocktail in 2 tsp tartar sauce, try dipping it into 3 tsp of cocktail sauce or catsup.
10) Instead of a slice of pecan pie, try a slice of blueberry or lemon meringue pie.


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On a cold day there is nothing better than a good winter warmer soup. Try this bean soup I came a cross a while ago. It’s both a vegetable soup and a bean soup. I just love it. Put it on and when you come in from shoveling the walks, and you’ll have a nice lunch waiting.

Serves: 6-8 people
Prep: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: about 1 hour


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This is one of our favorite holiday casseroles. It’s hardly a get together without Mom’s Mac and Cheese casserole. Don’t have your own recipe give mom’s a try. Of course she throws in her special care, and you can to; make it your own!

Serves: 6-8 people
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes


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Have you ever tried making your own pet treats. Well Regina's article triggered my interest. While looking on the web I found so many recipes for Pets. I gave this one a try and my puppies couldn't get enough of them. Have you seen my three little bunny rabbits?

Bacon Pet Biscuits

3/4 cup bacon grease - divided
5 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup beef broth
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (see Notes below)
1 tsp. salt

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New to MP3 players I know I was, when my mom asked for one. She’s in her late 50’s and wanted one to listen to music during her daily workout. I’m in my early 30’s and have never bought one until now.

I picked up a Zen Nano at the Discovery Channel Store. (Click the picture to go to their site.) It was very small, pink, had headphones, software and said it was 1 Gb. It turns out that it was a competitor to the IPOD. It was fairly easy to use, had a FM radio, could play all MP3 files, and it had a microphone to record 15 minutes of voice messages. So it looks like I did ok on my first purchase.


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