tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62708659218788392832024-03-13T20:26:13.532-04:00 HALF BAKEDMy Daily Trials And Triumphs As A Mama, With A Little Added Sugar & Spice As I Try to Creatively Feed The Next Generation.Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-15474864599896207132016-07-09T13:37:00.000-04:002016-07-09T13:37:35.398-04:00A New Twist on The Mile-High Lemon Coconut Cake..... CUPCAKES!!!!YES! YES IT IS FINALLY HERE!!!<br />
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Fist I want to perfidiously apologize on my serious lacking of non posting of deliciousness. Over the last year we have had quite a stir up with near death experiences and more recently my awesmazing older sister <a href="http://keeleysaintjames.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Keeley Saint James</a> has been suffering with a major head injury so we as a family have been rallying to help her rehabilitate and get her back to what is her and our new "normal".<br />
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What hasn't changed is her <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span> for this recipe. It was her idea that I turn it into cupcakes as it meant that there would be more for<strike> her </strike> everyone else to go around. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">For the original recipe look <a href="http://myhalfbaked.blogspot.ca/2013/04/mile-high-lemon-coconut-cake.html" target="_blank">Here </a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Prepare cake mix according to the directions on the box; <strong>EXCEPT</strong> replace water with coconut milk. Reserve the remaining milk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">On low speed with your electric mixer gradually add 2 cups of icing sugar; mix till well blended</span></div>
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Once cupcakes are filled you now can pipe you piping onto your cupcakes. If you are not into all the fancy piping By all means spoon in on then sprinkle with your toasted coconut. </div>
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Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-74390409295517102112015-08-02T14:57:00.000-04:002015-08-03T16:44:47.016-04:00My Second Test with Secret #IGotItFreeFromSecretHey Everyone!<br />
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Well this big day has come and gone, The kids are all away for camp! (YES YES YES!!! LET THE ADULT PARTY BEGIN!)</div>
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As promised in my last post I was really excited to be a #BUZZAGENT and to get to see how this product (Secret antiperspirant/deodorant) would stand up to the hustle and bustle of my crazy life. Well I am happy to say I still have no white marks I am saddened to say I am not as dry and promised. </div>
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We had a malfunction of the actual applicator where I could not get it to dispense the product. I got my Fabulous Daughter to monkey with it till it started to work again. Though it lives up to the promise of "No white marks" I am finding it is falling short so far on the keeping me "Dry all day." </div>
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Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-8247730605300760632015-07-23T09:21:00.000-04:002015-07-23T09:25:59.778-04:00Well my First test with Secret.... #GotItFreeFromSecretI have been given the opportunity to test out The new Secret antiperspirant/deodorant By BuzzAgent.<br />
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So far challenge one has held up. Took the Fur Babies out and well they maybe tuckered out the Deodorant is still going. What a win for Secret! Dark Tank top and no white marks!<br />
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<br />Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-37686114272585102422015-05-24T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-24T06:00:01.606-04:00Peach Cobbler Mug Cake {5 Minute Recipe}Good Morning Everyone!!<br />
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Now I have a question.... Who doesn't LOVE a good old Southern Peach Cobbler?<br />
So far I have yet to find anyone that will honestly answer that question with a "OH HECK NO!"<br />
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For my family and friends that answer remains the same. So as we enter into one of my most FAVORITE seasons... Peach season.<br />
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Now for this it is light enough to be served ANYTIME of day. Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner, even as that late night snack when you JUST HAVE TO HAVE CAKE. (If you have been following this blog for a while you will know what my family thinks of Cake.)<br />
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So with not further hesitation here it is:<br />
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1 Tbsp butter<br />3 Tbsp white cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)<br />1 - 2 pinches of cinnamon (can also add a small pinch nutmeg too)<br />2 1/2 Tbsp milk<br />1 (4 oz) diced peaches in light syrup OR 4 slices of Peaches from a can packed in light syrup</div>
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Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-17123031195899214992015-05-23T17:02:00.000-04:002015-05-23T17:02:58.713-04:00HELLO ALL!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know I am such a slacker!! It has been way tooooooooo (is that enough oo's to express how long its been?) long since I was really active here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>First off I am sorry.</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO THOSE THAT STAYED HERE WITH ME!!</b></span></div>
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Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-61022446263112870442015-03-28T21:51:00.000-04:002015-03-28T21:51:44.760-04:00Chcolate Chip Cookie Dough CupcakesOk So I know it has been a very VERY long time since I posted anything. Trust me it's not because I did not want to.<br />
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I would get an idea get it all framed up then never get to the point of just sitting down and getting the darn post up and out to you all.<br />
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I have also struggled with a lot of not so pleasant feedback. But here I am ready to post something that in the last few days has rocked our worlds.<br />
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This my friends at least to me ends the whole "CAKE OR COOKIE" debate. Hell I say HAVE BOTH .... AT THE SAME TIME EVEN!!!! I know totally mind blowing isn't it?<br />
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chips</div>
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Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-67387922426380492812015-01-04T20:07:00.001-05:002015-01-04T20:07:41.439-05:00Blueberry Cobbler Cake<div itemprop="name" class="ERSName" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-weight: normal;">1 loaf</span></div><div class="ERSIngredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; font-weight: 700; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ingredients</span></div><div class="ERSSectionHead" style="padding: 0px; margin: 3px 0px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Batter</span></div><ul style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 cups flour</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup light brown sugar</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1½ tsp baking powder</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">¼ tsp baking soda</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">½ tsp salt</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup blueberry puree (about 3 cups blueberries blended) + ½ cup blueberries reserved</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">½ cup butter, melted</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 eggs</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 tsp vanilla</span></li></ul><div class="ERSSectionHead" style="padding: 0px; margin: 3px 0px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Crumble Topping</span></div><ul style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">¼ cup cold butter, cubed</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">½ cup flour</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">½ cup light brown sugar</span></li></ul></div><div class="ERSInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; font-weight: 700; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Instructions</span></div><ol style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preheat oven to 350°</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with a strip of parchment the width of the pan long enough to hang over the sides a bit. Spray parchment with cooking spray. Set aside.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In bowl of stand mixer combine first five ingredients (flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.) Stir until mixed together evenly.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a medium sized bowl combine the blueberry puree, melted butter, eggs and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pour the blueberry mixture into the dry mixture and mix on low until batter forms, scraping the sides as necessary. Batter will be purple!</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pour this into your prepared pan.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To make the crumble topping combine all the Crumble ingredients together with a pastry cutter or fork. You can even use you hands to create large sized "crumb topping" if desired.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sprinkle this over top of your batter.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scatter reserved blueberries on top of crumble and bake for 50-60 minutes until center is done.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; list-style: decimal; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Allow to cool for 15 minutes and then remove bread from pan and cool completely.</span></li></ol></div><div class="ERSNotesDiv" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="ERSNotesHeader" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; font-weight: 700; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLmImndm6Itz8MVyqirrm3BxmMXL1zOEAF4vxBZdHVIfCFa4zf_ey_d5kzIW2ZBIJv09zRY0NPs1faW_D6p9xO5ea41b34Tdg_FGr87426Mo_VDbB3qfdSks5qvPWJY96fHLdhhUVYIw/s640/blogger-image--1450622380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLmImndm6Itz8MVyqirrm3BxmMXL1zOEAF4vxBZdHVIfCFa4zf_ey_d5kzIW2ZBIJv09zRY0NPs1faW_D6p9xO5ea41b34Tdg_FGr87426Mo_VDbB3qfdSks5qvPWJY96fHLdhhUVYIw/s640/blogger-image--1450622380.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-28058864602436232422015-01-03T15:08:00.001-05:002015-01-03T15:08:37.376-05:00One Year LaterFirst I apologize for being so quiet it has been very hard having Teen #2 being away. <div><br></div><div>Today I find it especially hard. Today one year ago my beautiful determined spirited Teen #2 took what should have been a lethal dose of medication. 13 hours later I found her paralyzed in her bed barel responsive. Today is the day I fought for her care as some of the staff at the hospital though my then 13 year old was an 18-20 year old junkie and should be treated as such. </div><div><br></div><div>I never left her side. Not even when she was in a locked psychiatric room unaware of her surroundings or of her self. It took a week for the Doctors to say she was "Medically Clear" to be moved to the adolescent psychiatric unit. There we were forced to separate & myself to go home. </div><div><br></div><div>Another 4 days of fighting with staff & outside agencies till we had an acceptable discharge plan. </div><div><br></div><div>A year later & it still hurts like it was yesterday. </div><div><br></div><div>Today she's on the very slow path to treatment. The treatment center she is at is actually a working farm. They are having a snow day today. Which includes treats games and a hole wack of movies in the "homestead building". </div><div><br></div><div>Though I can not hold her close today I've spoken with her on the phone. (Thank heavens for all inclusive long distance plans let me tell you!) </div><div><br></div><div>So this one year later and a new year I am thankful for this wonderful chance of still having my Pixie with us. </div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-19712184457564058212014-10-25T10:58:00.001-04:002014-10-25T10:58:50.367-04:00Saturday Funny: October 25/14The Happy Beautiful Autumn Saturday Everyone!!!!<div><br></div><div>Sorry for being so MIA the last bit lots has been going on with Teen #2 and her treatment. </div><div><br></div><div>As well it's my most favorite time of the year & I just love to be outside all the time with the kids & pups. </div><div><br></div><div>So we are a week away from Halloween do you have any plans or do anything special? We don't really but I love to wander the area & see what everyone else's is up too. </div><div><br></div><div>With that lest see what was funny this week on Facebook. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tUXGuJU0mkyn3w63k_ojy7xZoqiPUZvmKx7ol9KJB8VQbVDqDZnFCGgeKT7YCI9bJLqrwVQK0dGEo4XHrcWHp2hEJtXnGUD4vQN7u1hRLGzoxV4Sbx6DAOQI5-xcrJ_am2pLVP3IzZA/s640/blogger-image-872910305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tUXGuJU0mkyn3w63k_ojy7xZoqiPUZvmKx7ol9KJB8VQbVDqDZnFCGgeKT7YCI9bJLqrwVQK0dGEo4XHrcWHp2hEJtXnGUD4vQN7u1hRLGzoxV4Sbx6DAOQI5-xcrJ_am2pLVP3IzZA/s640/blogger-image-872910305.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI4SL47aPiLgplWZkyLIvswDa6YDaK2PBdH8xa-3JDqoNdSlc9vxzBRHm-aaiORO3Ay-ofB7jpZ-rycwNf-r543X4sUJo6fDxRMk98pN3fQcsMIfjIEDnM-84TzkQSKkYn4CqOlyYWJQ/s640/blogger-image--1241036110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lady Jaye (The Man's pup) is sick. The weather change for the cooler weather I sware had made the kids go Squirrley. </div><div><br></div><div>It is ALSO the Canadian Thanksgiving. We are full of cooking. When I say we I mean me. I'm cooking 2. Full dinners this weekend. </div><div>What are you doing this weekend?</div><div><br></div><div>So with all this going let's see what was funny this week on Facebook. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj2HOlgiJUvpIuNZE_iSUrMChnwZvYQfi4X5gRoQcoGJWL2rsSJLYSIyG5LcJUZvo4jt0NEGaAK6AyOjHTpZMq62EXeMcyKkCiajK-6Srv0OdTBX4jkZvuFnGixBjbCdIS42D5sPIM20/s640/blogger-image-347575691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj2HOlgiJUvpIuNZE_iSUrMChnwZvYQfi4X5gRoQcoGJWL2rsSJLYSIyG5LcJUZvo4jt0NEGaAK6AyOjHTpZMq62EXeMcyKkCiajK-6Srv0OdTBX4jkZvuFnGixBjbCdIS42D5sPIM20/s640/blogger-image-347575691.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Fqe5xPmxt7Hpn14yuE4uFudiVqvzNBHosdvEirX9gDZ9vgB_g4yA44ArAtW6mOcjQ746mtLr2e3XpCUUosBSgx-FsAa1X4ns7mtIrTyOh7Eb1m7DhOARj_or-m1DBYzBmlaRYjY1vW0/s640/blogger-image-1456087561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Fqe5xPmxt7Hpn14yuE4uFudiVqvzNBHosdvEirX9gDZ9vgB_g4yA44ArAtW6mOcjQ746mtLr2e3XpCUUosBSgx-FsAa1X4ns7mtIrTyOh7Eb1m7DhOARj_or-m1DBYzBmlaRYjY1vW0/s640/blogger-image-1456087561.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqFfVS0UBebreRmjJucxV1LXSTx5LjYycam3K4dHg21AiYWx0Z0DTiJLLyR3kpLTiq2PKLCGdURfPqug5LCaojLcebABrYaGNerggzQOiuDTrvpa-XUoPp3Ki-1dwhkx6bpXn4oOvQD8/s640/blogger-image--690355758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqFfVS0UBebreRmjJucxV1LXSTx5LjYycam3K4dHg21AiYWx0Z0DTiJLLyR3kpLTiq2PKLCGdURfPqug5LCaojLcebABrYaGNerggzQOiuDTrvpa-XUoPp3Ki-1dwhkx6bpXn4oOvQD8/s640/blogger-image--690355758.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi502ScbDuseV0J0dNmj015JflDC3LNB5u6L3LVZs9zxHLOCZc8_GIjw4WlFBf9O2zBb7tJNdAFdbxjFfuEzDKV2TLBzCoL7pozebOKPtLL1biyRlPB7hHjLQxd7ACtA4q1reBoScnPLPo/s640/blogger-image-479092250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi502ScbDuseV0J0dNmj015JflDC3LNB5u6L3LVZs9zxHLOCZc8_GIjw4WlFBf9O2zBb7tJNdAFdbxjFfuEzDKV2TLBzCoL7pozebOKPtLL1biyRlPB7hHjLQxd7ACtA4q1reBoScnPLPo/s640/blogger-image-479092250.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3To9WKtJlmomF2y3l33DZaXuMCK6WGMN7Gw1Ta34FhqL1wHSnrPvhyphenhyphenkxPGJHnyBD735w2q0JWGyt1f8s1o1_9f_agU8i-WSpG_2OuSil6aGertisEeLpM7MSdvEX2h2k68I6250ukzQ/s640/blogger-image--864820513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3To9WKtJlmomF2y3l33DZaXuMCK6WGMN7Gw1Ta34FhqL1wHSnrPvhyphenhyphenkxPGJHnyBD735w2q0JWGyt1f8s1o1_9f_agU8i-WSpG_2OuSil6aGertisEeLpM7MSdvEX2h2k68I6250ukzQ/s640/blogger-image--864820513.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-71313071285193425322014-10-04T12:10:00.001-04:002014-10-04T12:10:45.369-04:00Saturday Funny: October 4/14Happy October everyone!<div><br></div><div>It's all this fall and pumpkin around here!</div><div><br></div><div>Hubby's Birthday has now come and gone this week. </div><div><br></div><div>My awesome juicer finally kicked the bucket. Thankfully I bought the extended warranty from Best Buy. The Lady on the phone says I can just take it in for an exchange. Yay more juice!</div><div><br></div><div>Teen #2 is setting into her new routine at the facility very nicely. </div><div><br></div><div>All in all its been a pretty good week. </div><div><br></div><div>How has yours been? </div><div><br></div><div>Let's see what was funny on Facebook this week:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuKJhzTj4qZA0W-5JRZIXCnLE4svryGTfTQ020My1636Vz_-vefWUhX78_T6GhruV5oOgNlazciJsYtzYviiS6yatEaAnDHsuI9CyBL-Sr8PHY5sGIkjPQU3IxvWKZHqNTMtRNXTKk8Q/s640/blogger-image--1659335261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuKJhzTj4qZA0W-5JRZIXCnLE4svryGTfTQ020My1636Vz_-vefWUhX78_T6GhruV5oOgNlazciJsYtzYviiS6yatEaAnDHsuI9CyBL-Sr8PHY5sGIkjPQU3IxvWKZHqNTMtRNXTKk8Q/s640/blogger-image--1659335261.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EQ5__ULObQeGQ1oYOr5WPFRfL4XfRkGmzKxikN9Dvm4ozX0TnkkrVkPrd9VPndmmFu39Wp893NDg-TDgTiTUzMVekfQtWiu55f98JgAAPIaSSMNoXnOV429rMKr3tjKYL9ucLoRZcYc/s640/blogger-image--1804556869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EQ5__ULObQeGQ1oYOr5WPFRfL4XfRkGmzKxikN9Dvm4ozX0TnkkrVkPrd9VPndmmFu39Wp893NDg-TDgTiTUzMVekfQtWiu55f98JgAAPIaSSMNoXnOV429rMKr3tjKYL9ucLoRZcYc/s640/blogger-image--1804556869.jpg"></a></div>Ok well this made me laugh. I love Cookie Monster </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKebHWBW0dKqtvcOzX1JqugiEniVgjLx100f6RdGkkSleI6Lb7bkpxTGJPNBYgFchipkvlZzwdo5rbkBCp5FBFOVxlVoG43FXs1YwFWAAeZwEiwtxxv-F_cJzQIsa7BtsR3GPE-UbMbU/s640/blogger-image-1333092511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKebHWBW0dKqtvcOzX1JqugiEniVgjLx100f6RdGkkSleI6Lb7bkpxTGJPNBYgFchipkvlZzwdo5rbkBCp5FBFOVxlVoG43FXs1YwFWAAeZwEiwtxxv-F_cJzQIsa7BtsR3GPE-UbMbU/s640/blogger-image-1333092511.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBdz5dz6dyToVpfITyvHXoNUZGnfpKuaYysRFQh4b-KHYIQeyt5IYzcHXbLF2vbmVXhdrU_UYY8le-n6yn-bNjmh_XL9XVLI2yUgJXrZQrUfC-CkXtQSzMZevhyphenhyphenozrOzqRgVC0HZYvBM/s640/blogger-image--1427993464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Personality Disorder<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h3m4S29P9GDaV9ttWSyYgJvYVNp-8jd3tX5iHpogATNYbmag9U6RtVsSGyoqjNXey1lTjHnqtkj5_9w7ZAh1Ne8ZXSr_dr4KK_cygqb2kK0SPa_HnmiHtSlbhp1OQMc4wsOpo6St32Y/s640/blogger-image-925809469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h3m4S29P9GDaV9ttWSyYgJvYVNp-8jd3tX5iHpogATNYbmag9U6RtVsSGyoqjNXey1lTjHnqtkj5_9w7ZAh1Ne8ZXSr_dr4KK_cygqb2kK0SPa_HnmiHtSlbhp1OQMc4wsOpo6St32Y/s640/blogger-image-925809469.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the above words best decribe our daughter. Teen #2 is our (Spirited One) for the last 3 years have been hell in our home. We ran the gambit with Doctors and other professionals telling us "This is normal Teen Behaviors".... "Your making too much out of it." And anything else to give her the power to make us look crazy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then this past January Teen #2 took it to the extreme. She attempted to kill herself. She planned to overdose and never wake up. I am the one that found her 13 hours after she made the decision and consumed a mix of 55 pills. The scariest day in my life. Ever. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From there I though now, now these Doctors will have to take this seriously. But unfortunately we didn't have such luck. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Teen #2 was discharged a week later to resume life as she made it for us. We still had no official diagnosis. Just a pill bottle in hand saying this will help. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So with no follow up or a way to get a repeat on this new medication we were sent on our way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now we didn't leave it at that as a family. I kicked screamed & cried till I finally found a Phsyciatrist that would properly assess her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That meeting was very enlightening. It was back in May, when this Doctor asked if I had ever heard of BPD? No. No I had not. We finally could put a name to this "thing" that had taken over our amazing, funny, creative daughter. We were relieved. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That sence of relief did not last long when it became clear there was not much that could be done to help us help her. We were back to walking on eggshells. Scared of the reaction you would get for breathing wrong in her company. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That is until now. Friday Teen #2 leaves us to voluntarily go to a private residential treatment facility. For those that will& have wondered... No Child Services is NOT removing her from us. It was a decision we all made. Our hope this will help teach her & us as a family how to better deal with the craziness that is going on in her brain. The hope is we can finally start to piece our family back together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She will get to come home every other weekend and most holiday's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So why am I writing this? Mostly to explain my long absence this last few months. As well I think I was ready to say it all out loud. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-5583479392115063502014-09-21T16:16:00.001-04:002014-09-21T16:16:27.962-04:00Pumpkin Streusel PancakesIt's that time of year again! Where EVERYTHING is pumpkin spiced. Me personally I love this time of year. <div><br></div><div>So in honor of all things Pumpkin I give you these little bits of Pumkin heaven:</div><div><br></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="ingredient" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><em>For the cinnamon streusel:</em><br>1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br>1/2 cup brown sugar, packed<br>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br>6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><em>To make the pancakes: </em><br>3/4 cup all-purpose flour<br>1/2 cup whole wheat flour<br>2 tablespoons light brown sugar<br>2 teaspoons baking powder<br>1/4 teaspoon salt<br>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br>1/8 teaspoon ground ginger<br>1/8 teaspoon ground cloves<br>1 cup milk<br>1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)<br>1 large egg<br>2 tablespoons canola oil<br>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></p></div><h3 style="margin: 20px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 2px; font-weight: normal; clear: left; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(210, 211, 211);"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">directions:</span></h3><div class="instructions" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. First, make the cinnamon streusel. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Mix together with your hands or a fork, until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, pumpkin, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk until combined.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Heat a griddle or pan to medium low. Coat with cooking spray. Drop 1/3 cup of batter onto heated skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon streusel. Cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip pancake over and cover very generously with cinnamon streusel. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Continue this process to make the rest of the pancakes.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup and butter.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DLGADCGOkEcBAxbs9MGpjc8VwevFUWPvJMO4OTNFD-UBDiOHBzybgKxamfDTj0DUdIV96bkoedQpaLUxbSnKcabJrzF20ahyn8OKcLJmLrKafHcVQkI78_jK1tTbo9ZMHHcjmXtaVlU/s640/blogger-image--503063285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DLGADCGOkEcBAxbs9MGpjc8VwevFUWPvJMO4OTNFD-UBDiOHBzybgKxamfDTj0DUdIV96bkoedQpaLUxbSnKcabJrzF20ahyn8OKcLJmLrKafHcVQkI78_jK1tTbo9ZMHHcjmXtaVlU/s640/blogger-image--503063285.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-6044916838479527962014-09-11T10:59:00.001-04:002014-09-11T10:59:24.002-04:00Where were you 13 years ago today? #NEVERFORGET<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2glp169atbVcUL2zHI_McykXBvAzILpn8Qj-fwUBedRX0_lAvcDpTVt6rm6fN33ExWOlJyUhWlyxD-97VBwG-mD6DxpIGZOXk36KGJKWVN2E4AloYJLma2nuLMguyF9utJWvTkk0CQaU/s640/blogger-image-147577345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2glp169atbVcUL2zHI_McykXBvAzILpn8Qj-fwUBedRX0_lAvcDpTVt6rm6fN33ExWOlJyUhWlyxD-97VBwG-mD6DxpIGZOXk36KGJKWVN2E4AloYJLma2nuLMguyF9utJWvTkk0CQaU/s640/blogger-image-147577345.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today is the 13th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center & the Pentagon. </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As we take a few moments out of our very busy lives to stop and remember the lost & sacrifice from that horrific day. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I want to also remember the sense of community & togetherness that came from it. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As I sit here & remember where I was when it happened. I was not with my husband yet. I was in my home getting my (then) baby ready for daycare as well as I was running late to get to school. With the news on like I always do. I remember the news interruption & I was looking at the images coming across the TV thinking no chance this is really happening. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It took me hours to wrap my brain around the fact this was actually happening. I still can not even 13 years later understand the "why" of the hatred that caused this. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I want everyone to remember not the 12 years the collision has been at war with the Middle East. Or the theories as to why war was declared. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please remember the loss of all from these attacks. The moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles grandparents and children. Please Include the Military Personnel & First responders we have lost since that day defending our freedoms. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Most of all Never forget!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5gutWUIwoBooZFZUrYjFnQSiXYOfOEl7V4rLKwy5ey6csUjKgNAVQFGJl7Osl1_YMgnzC-w6yakE1C97j56cF0a1_pgIT3eEksncdaURJpay9RAyHFmXRU_hRI6jetG_WM-MaR3qZrU/s640/blogger-image--1076091010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5gutWUIwoBooZFZUrYjFnQSiXYOfOEl7V4rLKwy5ey6csUjKgNAVQFGJl7Osl1_YMgnzC-w6yakE1C97j56cF0a1_pgIT3eEksncdaURJpay9RAyHFmXRU_hRI6jetG_WM-MaR3qZrU/s640/blogger-image--1076091010.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-3839810502028437942014-08-23T13:04:00.001-04:002014-08-23T13:04:47.399-04:00Saturday Funny: August 23/14Happy Saturday!!<div><br></div><div>Sorry for being MIA the last few weeks. The family went away & we now have a 16 year old boy living with us. He comes from a bad home & had been on the streets all summer. </div><div><br></div><div>So it's extra crazy around here. Back to school starts in just over a week. THANK HEAVENS!! </div><div><br></div><div>So on that crazy note let's see what's been funny this week on Facebook:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0strOKkPAxBxOvAit_Bw7uzZGvKB-2zsm0CbjocnpXEl-076pZn5wP-_e_psB2VJMG9vLrKK2K59y4l4099lSwaIOSCqWkcaCx1L9Q80QUmLJzzTPQfFfINv9ryECYO_w9wxo2Qg-YE/s640/blogger-image--1256162882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0strOKkPAxBxOvAit_Bw7uzZGvKB-2zsm0CbjocnpXEl-076pZn5wP-_e_psB2VJMG9vLrKK2K59y4l4099lSwaIOSCqWkcaCx1L9Q80QUmLJzzTPQfFfINv9ryECYO_w9wxo2Qg-YE/s640/blogger-image--1256162882.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4cjW9Kmgn3aMUGqYDPEhczEMsrxhba_MTKmCDSpWGG8dTLvES5t56zLenTl9JBYF5g-5EtDHmGUTroQmxGYRJ_EDk1HLXySgdG1tww-VXmvMw2By-eKlDJJZifkO5nm-wrhkioQKbYg/s640/blogger-image-1564363131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4cjW9Kmgn3aMUGqYDPEhczEMsrxhba_MTKmCDSpWGG8dTLvES5t56zLenTl9JBYF5g-5EtDHmGUTroQmxGYRJ_EDk1HLXySgdG1tww-VXmvMw2By-eKlDJJZifkO5nm-wrhkioQKbYg/s640/blogger-image-1564363131.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtY8mZe9tlpPwlpoSU4exYi_kzUdUmDLtuM4FOPl2dxmXgR5q-heUbC_8Pa_sxmWqo605edFiJzhB60l93gTAeC9sdKPmQKoGB0EYVr2Yrz8_Lokz1zaxN8F-nQDdoCUDEC8Fu7PIOIZQ/s640/blogger-image-871989011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtY8mZe9tlpPwlpoSU4exYi_kzUdUmDLtuM4FOPl2dxmXgR5q-heUbC_8Pa_sxmWqo605edFiJzhB60l93gTAeC9sdKPmQKoGB0EYVr2Yrz8_Lokz1zaxN8F-nQDdoCUDEC8Fu7PIOIZQ/s640/blogger-image-871989011.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB7eW1wCCdTvu36NfV5l08clahPGmWA8QG-Doy6CZNVn0CPSC6Z86n7z7-rliCEG2NAd_pjjRcLJrH3o2zfYANWLzeDFSXXspzzBpZRdq-naO8bYlRjqIISx_SBguv99nPnphpro-qro/s640/blogger-image-219869263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB7eW1wCCdTvu36NfV5l08clahPGmWA8QG-Doy6CZNVn0CPSC6Z86n7z7-rliCEG2NAd_pjjRcLJrH3o2zfYANWLzeDFSXXspzzBpZRdq-naO8bYlRjqIISx_SBguv99nPnphpro-qro/s640/blogger-image-219869263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsiXDQpM9_PVNINN8kifcSMrLXsSpWB_V0dq6xgMRFX9noHUqQU8jyrCYnWwlMietuCcb02FTA0qkWqXU3oKQgUJztIeNUfZaFq_v14mLl09cC7Pcq1o7ZZyzBwq_I6lB5SRag2M3MUTs/s640/blogger-image--1348668640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsiXDQpM9_PVNINN8kifcSMrLXsSpWB_V0dq6xgMRFX9noHUqQU8jyrCYnWwlMietuCcb02FTA0qkWqXU3oKQgUJztIeNUfZaFq_v14mLl09cC7Pcq1o7ZZyzBwq_I6lB5SRag2M3MUTs/s640/blogger-image--1348668640.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-45979229522982544332014-08-02T21:30:00.001-04:002014-08-02T21:30:36.798-04:00Saturday Funny: August 2/14Happy LOOOOOONG Weekend everyone!!<div><br></div><div>I've had such a busy day today, I almost forgot to post this. </div><div><br></div><div>So how has your week been? My kids are still at camp. So it's been super quite around here. </div><div><br></div><div>Let's see what was funny this week on Facebook:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B0YCJmOKR1Ki9FrVtkhbC-DrEN93CtUaj2Fvm2DHcKnbSSNsBFXlsSvcH651miMe1H2PHOeMUZSzgOEXBZS3CqsC8lhy8wd6zMua8E-AgGZfSkVdrdaBVQBzslCyiVicBqu3GtZm4Gk/s640/blogger-image--1398239062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B0YCJmOKR1Ki9FrVtkhbC-DrEN93CtUaj2Fvm2DHcKnbSSNsBFXlsSvcH651miMe1H2PHOeMUZSzgOEXBZS3CqsC8lhy8wd6zMua8E-AgGZfSkVdrdaBVQBzslCyiVicBqu3GtZm4Gk/s640/blogger-image--1398239062.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZGnl3MKU3QsQLq37M_lzdTc0bv9pHVSQJ_UvqzNB9z9LQxu-0HFcOb6bJaho3ZN1iSBlATv-IcABSg3kPdxtYb7MXVlYJ96Cdj6La00kPtTcG7rNYFfQb-vqzTxvYxwXS9NS_W1qZKo/s640/blogger-image--348058417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZGnl3MKU3QsQLq37M_lzdTc0bv9pHVSQJ_UvqzNB9z9LQxu-0HFcOb6bJaho3ZN1iSBlATv-IcABSg3kPdxtYb7MXVlYJ96Cdj6La00kPtTcG7rNYFfQb-vqzTxvYxwXS9NS_W1qZKo/s640/blogger-image--348058417.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n9dDUU02EMrc4ABDXgL3vLZtJa-UZYei8ZBzzLceqOPTW4KyRpsSDrnf56yEAibHKlHYBqOLXcCTE-_cg_E720be4WSB8OZIiHJV8qoNdF-YrxozZ6jJdeR87962SNx8g38-F4Lze5k/s640/blogger-image-1850075595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n9dDUU02EMrc4ABDXgL3vLZtJa-UZYei8ZBzzLceqOPTW4KyRpsSDrnf56yEAibHKlHYBqOLXcCTE-_cg_E720be4WSB8OZIiHJV8qoNdF-YrxozZ6jJdeR87962SNx8g38-F4Lze5k/s640/blogger-image-1850075595.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPq013ezLtf8pOC2iIcuM6xJS1fW02oPx_yNL2ljXvY6ma7bPywGSfAt-62QhKIGlT_o2QFnJ4AurXTWItqAW-Ssvn2xdRwM3iEqUZQZyBQilRGgscn1paUnYQZG8Wuo3wFi1uen_E4Rg/s640/blogger-image--258163888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPq013ezLtf8pOC2iIcuM6xJS1fW02oPx_yNL2ljXvY6ma7bPywGSfAt-62QhKIGlT_o2QFnJ4AurXTWItqAW-Ssvn2xdRwM3iEqUZQZyBQilRGgscn1paUnYQZG8Wuo3wFi1uen_E4Rg/s640/blogger-image--258163888.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PsVaQd7ceykqbvNNbExT0eohKW3xJr6N22_2un58o0JqnoOyYessX8HVdJcp0W1ltaQUDdkV2j4OLiSXdAzEVwLdxUX5femtvvupF3AvFkimYX-bz_fJzNFCsGXrDxY8bv8dOe_OrLs/s640/blogger-image-1287524799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PsVaQd7ceykqbvNNbExT0eohKW3xJr6N22_2un58o0JqnoOyYessX8HVdJcp0W1ltaQUDdkV2j4OLiSXdAzEVwLdxUX5femtvvupF3AvFkimYX-bz_fJzNFCsGXrDxY8bv8dOe_OrLs/s640/blogger-image-1287524799.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaRAUOICoK1B2K3unS1kAwzPVqORP4emRPwK_RGniYJ7ZTx2x6ZIXpAtbRgC50Gl59qnYZGqJ9cGXPXvNCsdKl9rPh252C4oCdbxKRJIdzfQAYpowL1yB5Q7PHLBcbq2GVEGmL7alYZU/s640/blogger-image-1455078019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaRAUOICoK1B2K3unS1kAwzPVqORP4emRPwK_RGniYJ7ZTx2x6ZIXpAtbRgC50Gl59qnYZGqJ9cGXPXvNCsdKl9rPh252C4oCdbxKRJIdzfQAYpowL1yB5Q7PHLBcbq2GVEGmL7alYZU/s640/blogger-image-1455078019.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-78789389051633246572014-07-26T14:30:00.001-04:002014-07-26T14:30:46.409-04:00Saturday Funny: July 26/14Happy Saturday Everyone!!<div><br></div><div>Sorry for being so MIA this week. Tomorrow we ship everyone off for camp. 2 whole weeks of no kids!!! </div><div><br></div><div>So how has your summer been going?</div><div><br></div><div>Let's see what was funny this week on Facebook:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0v6wD7F6IZnwnjojLbJVAPcFMMxDqmXjnY7ocEOBBRzElPvRdwfaTsBaZVAx7HOeg5MG7vPylc2nNxJ3JCsyjiCjnPlB1CXHWVc3xveapmGiir9x0qh-ATc55ARRPSy2vOVAsm7VoA8/s640/blogger-image--1913289768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0v6wD7F6IZnwnjojLbJVAPcFMMxDqmXjnY7ocEOBBRzElPvRdwfaTsBaZVAx7HOeg5MG7vPylc2nNxJ3JCsyjiCjnPlB1CXHWVc3xveapmGiir9x0qh-ATc55ARRPSy2vOVAsm7VoA8/s640/blogger-image--1913289768.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSmVbvyjo_7vM59s6LaWLo6HFCe7qshWq7TAir5KvhCltVomEbKqna-WB2oa6a7bqOmHoEcJ9OKo7foBE92uJRROgHW1Wx2OtDmHFkSiWml21NO0fP45dRFFOPBLaL-nkUNFC5n__JsY/s640/blogger-image--1313784606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSmVbvyjo_7vM59s6LaWLo6HFCe7qshWq7TAir5KvhCltVomEbKqna-WB2oa6a7bqOmHoEcJ9OKo7foBE92uJRROgHW1Wx2OtDmHFkSiWml21NO0fP45dRFFOPBLaL-nkUNFC5n__JsY/s640/blogger-image--1313784606.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-kQsuJ12Uj61APKSkMvB8LifXxkUFw_mHWH3CjkZMlL_mQ9gfGSxSVCYsM2X4xvPMQB2E4SZBlpBjJphxITM7eCpCHThO9fUKO98zpuR-ZkTNxngq2qmYB5BOKrxWRgGk-_9XKfE5Xo/s640/blogger-image-818890835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-kQsuJ12Uj61APKSkMvB8LifXxkUFw_mHWH3CjkZMlL_mQ9gfGSxSVCYsM2X4xvPMQB2E4SZBlpBjJphxITM7eCpCHThO9fUKO98zpuR-ZkTNxngq2qmYB5BOKrxWRgGk-_9XKfE5Xo/s640/blogger-image-818890835.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo-aB5GrRyPm2eGNRtnN5abG-AKvKG8mqSNKH3gmTOARXON4p0oBvEnoteKP8TupjkhXzhP9S76ok1NlZjipanQipsCoyMlByjPXDmKtRDcyuc1uZmkZgmit4PhU_WdD0C5nZokb1GzU/s640/blogger-image-790555812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo-aB5GrRyPm2eGNRtnN5abG-AKvKG8mqSNKH3gmTOARXON4p0oBvEnoteKP8TupjkhXzhP9S76ok1NlZjipanQipsCoyMlByjPXDmKtRDcyuc1uZmkZgmit4PhU_WdD0C5nZokb1GzU/s640/blogger-image-790555812.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RKIF2NlRfKeuO-MlB-EQN5Rm1OS__tOWGdZaiJvHA9Qhf8JH_uhLbaGleK-PKJqV1VWkcOerVrq4sH-PPGlBQCTXi4J7mTeg7EQfkaEO4dXu1a8Uao0Vifeti27g-5BDo5FlmOPBfH4/s640/blogger-image-1299625660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RKIF2NlRfKeuO-MlB-EQN5Rm1OS__tOWGdZaiJvHA9Qhf8JH_uhLbaGleK-PKJqV1VWkcOerVrq4sH-PPGlBQCTXi4J7mTeg7EQfkaEO4dXu1a8Uao0Vifeti27g-5BDo5FlmOPBfH4/s640/blogger-image-1299625660.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YiNwF4TvhKhuLlTW8YiTi9v-OoTzU__surgvDuDy-G7VaEG-R1Vw44VjXWVq1TUu1Oc6BNstpZrr46z6T8SUaPiPjXM3GxixfUts28uz3nhB4cJXfLD7-IU_Vh3OZqsaekwlPOFqHUY/s640/blogger-image--1169675600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YiNwF4TvhKhuLlTW8YiTi9v-OoTzU__surgvDuDy-G7VaEG-R1Vw44VjXWVq1TUu1Oc6BNstpZrr46z6T8SUaPiPjXM3GxixfUts28uz3nhB4cJXfLD7-IU_Vh3OZqsaekwlPOFqHUY/s640/blogger-image--1169675600.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-26439269817740089302014-07-18T10:56:00.001-04:002014-07-19T08:12:43.654-04:00Saturday Funny: July 19/14Happy Weekend Everyone!!<div><br></div><div>I'm sorry there was no Saturday Funny last weekend. My Sister & I packed up the kids & took then to a Civil War Reenactment. We had so much fun!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm actually away again this weekend with Teen #2. Just us. </div><div><br></div><div>So with that let's see what's been funny on Facebook:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7zmVT3y28KNCaQKx8kDPFU5mOP3L4zm47gGfYmaC26oeJhsF2eqOzPGs3zatc_LjAVKkLOC355jjNSy07b0wtEed8ioZDo0e6fOUtd837XCwRAN5CklvXuxwgawk-HpXeoIUfNRiDGI/s640/blogger-image-1994907365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7zmVT3y28KNCaQKx8kDPFU5mOP3L4zm47gGfYmaC26oeJhsF2eqOzPGs3zatc_LjAVKkLOC355jjNSy07b0wtEed8ioZDo0e6fOUtd837XCwRAN5CklvXuxwgawk-HpXeoIUfNRiDGI/s640/blogger-image-1994907365.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGPemhSsN4jtKO_Ml2iKg9O7uZZ1wmlGs1OvgFE9u2x4bYyO9dHDTngInFbb1_AVWzAkL9AsHifv57RcO91KMS_EpWIuhnXbq821s6cpvGY0vvSzshNO1L-__0EdIBQNr6-3PqDQRqxI/s640/blogger-image-870417682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGPemhSsN4jtKO_Ml2iKg9O7uZZ1wmlGs1OvgFE9u2x4bYyO9dHDTngInFbb1_AVWzAkL9AsHifv57RcO91KMS_EpWIuhnXbq821s6cpvGY0vvSzshNO1L-__0EdIBQNr6-3PqDQRqxI/s640/blogger-image-870417682.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5V4rJJ2zRbDJmkdosGAOPN6wD2RHY9-rZYC8AeMYmMYnz7gPybvgb4nLBSnc4H9QpBRM2J_uFM4SJ2KxxWpyKeJ_WI6Bp61Ncq40PPeY2aXW6oSiX0kaegI1x30SHQbeNyyFAC6vmk4/s640/blogger-image-591612854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5V4rJJ2zRbDJmkdosGAOPN6wD2RHY9-rZYC8AeMYmMYnz7gPybvgb4nLBSnc4H9QpBRM2J_uFM4SJ2KxxWpyKeJ_WI6Bp61Ncq40PPeY2aXW6oSiX0kaegI1x30SHQbeNyyFAC6vmk4/s640/blogger-image-591612854.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzx0obSkHvVMX1tgqyV_LRq4N7v5D47uMgzqakpDmXWeRDOqKNSBmsqL1RmAUynkF2WdHfZuDUphReOOyFEIHYZq-UsIPaQ9kHg1AqG6IUEYngbfSZP08yuLKLZxlagz3Vr6esT1d-bM0/s640/blogger-image-1340211945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzx0obSkHvVMX1tgqyV_LRq4N7v5D47uMgzqakpDmXWeRDOqKNSBmsqL1RmAUynkF2WdHfZuDUphReOOyFEIHYZq-UsIPaQ9kHg1AqG6IUEYngbfSZP08yuLKLZxlagz3Vr6esT1d-bM0/s640/blogger-image-1340211945.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhryGYNAHo9jQlk7rILaKHDHFw_c37_vuVV6J-HGQ8QbdwLhfGHbgkqQGXxB3iDMw03v669MnC_q341GsA2HJTzOcdon6WtY5TrrjiO6ZIMkiaAJDhLmHdNcvaz-gtRyg-t9rHB_Geqg/s640/blogger-image-671894770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhryGYNAHo9jQlk7rILaKHDHFw_c37_vuVV6J-HGQ8QbdwLhfGHbgkqQGXxB3iDMw03v669MnC_q341GsA2HJTzOcdon6WtY5TrrjiO6ZIMkiaAJDhLmHdNcvaz-gtRyg-t9rHB_Geqg/s640/blogger-image-671894770.jpg"></a></div>(Ok this wasn't on Facebook... Well it is now because my Sister posted it. It was a sign posted in the ice cream shop we found.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUGAFRKLKg06HhrcCGSGtFNMICEuMbGDxOUbQf7EaLy8V9qezHkedyJD6tGQZSUVDtzxIQB5CfBHZhq1bMforb8eZGrpGbL2eR0Iaeyqy8OJrlze3ngrWWgtM5YnEHHpMsvLlIoVLJS8/s640/blogger-image-1408588149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUGAFRKLKg06HhrcCGSGtFNMICEuMbGDxOUbQf7EaLy8V9qezHkedyJD6tGQZSUVDtzxIQB5CfBHZhq1bMforb8eZGrpGbL2eR0Iaeyqy8OJrlze3ngrWWgtM5YnEHHpMsvLlIoVLJS8/s640/blogger-image-1408588149.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-1816324432283568602014-07-05T17:09:00.001-04:002014-07-05T17:09:28.002-04:00Saturday Funny: July 5/14Happy July Everyone!!!<div><br></div><div>How busy was your week?</div><div><br></div><div>Me I've decovered I am one of many who have a passion for vintage Pyrex dishes. Who knew it was such a big thing? Clearly I've been living under a rock. So I'm working on finding the two smaller bowls to a set I've used since I was a kid. But in the mean time I've bought a whole new set in a different pattern & matching casserole dishes. Look out world me & my Pyrex are coming ;-)</div><div><br></div><div>So let's see what was funny this week on Facebook:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBW1AsZGSYZp2SlddJF_486Plm3lsZLMB1KwdGSKGRrQfJ3GCm6HCJACMUVg141xfYiLKW2SWjEHB1guRrgmfX2AxFmxb3hNhHUN4i8r57grFwYD2QBQXEyQAMKqio3gmi4FhZ4yqvTc/s640/blogger-image--755705396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBW1AsZGSYZp2SlddJF_486Plm3lsZLMB1KwdGSKGRrQfJ3GCm6HCJACMUVg141xfYiLKW2SWjEHB1guRrgmfX2AxFmxb3hNhHUN4i8r57grFwYD2QBQXEyQAMKqio3gmi4FhZ4yqvTc/s640/blogger-image--755705396.jpg"></a></div>So everyone knows ^^^ this is fact in my house!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B9s1JxmDo-cvLdhje0GMvhJy5RLG4Y8zxT7Mvupdn0EJ02ri4huoKzIdBMLcsK4GsBF_wOD6fpJooux_O4_2Y0Z-jAVta5C0HeRXcxXAmHHmhomE7N8PT1ySNYoGABY2l8-pF-pp2rg/s640/blogger-image--2002026107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B9s1JxmDo-cvLdhje0GMvhJy5RLG4Y8zxT7Mvupdn0EJ02ri4huoKzIdBMLcsK4GsBF_wOD6fpJooux_O4_2Y0Z-jAVta5C0HeRXcxXAmHHmhomE7N8PT1ySNYoGABY2l8-pF-pp2rg/s640/blogger-image--2002026107.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30zQzamoquTOfcKbHeNyfYiup7GDNE1fVs3jK_pqiv9hdFqZb1qeC380nb1a8-PnxTyBYwPb9Dh_zQWB8jh_FNW0AdBE7V4aZ6eyDbFoHA-bxsarbD9MedohBDyjxvEYN7apLzyfgisI/s640/blogger-image--480921656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30zQzamoquTOfcKbHeNyfYiup7GDNE1fVs3jK_pqiv9hdFqZb1qeC380nb1a8-PnxTyBYwPb9Dh_zQWB8jh_FNW0AdBE7V4aZ6eyDbFoHA-bxsarbD9MedohBDyjxvEYN7apLzyfgisI/s640/blogger-image--480921656.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5fV16ivXhUrPOth4NMgo_ptdTEH7z3yLGcL9aFY5wlFPxv6KS5LnHcE515Yom8VWRmUwTTPpmlrArvNetAlgEF7Sljs5115xTp09o9dhaDjJPCoXezKUXToqajvkjPjKihkXW5RjqYw/s640/blogger-image-1785334654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5fV16ivXhUrPOth4NMgo_ptdTEH7z3yLGcL9aFY5wlFPxv6KS5LnHcE515Yom8VWRmUwTTPpmlrArvNetAlgEF7Sljs5115xTp09o9dhaDjJPCoXezKUXToqajvkjPjKihkXW5RjqYw/s640/blogger-image-1785334654.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGfJSpBbkvL0u7bjQBaBT-CdxJNPpeKJN21diUwov3ICbVy_vjY4ph9UrE3m9lyABJZfqbsRyLPrldkmps3IaQkm7jVCQjoKQSewDj-Dm6mp0pgFb0MnDcUmxqaNVQipe0lxrdc4tJQY/s640/blogger-image--1434272627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGfJSpBbkvL0u7bjQBaBT-CdxJNPpeKJN21diUwov3ICbVy_vjY4ph9UrE3m9lyABJZfqbsRyLPrldkmps3IaQkm7jVCQjoKQSewDj-Dm6mp0pgFb0MnDcUmxqaNVQipe0lxrdc4tJQY/s640/blogger-image--1434272627.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWw3XA6tgJ7AUTl7hsHseCofAeqfnlIef93-TXNyB8cQbxfcaY1gIkagDb1yVglyXtgmyjQ3KbF6SIp57ofD-nKxKy6bOgWPc8EsQsyHzGlkHKYPQ7vFJz7fudNiabbuphtdVg0E0wCg/s640/blogger-image--1794225281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWw3XA6tgJ7AUTl7hsHseCofAeqfnlIef93-TXNyB8cQbxfcaY1gIkagDb1yVglyXtgmyjQ3KbF6SIp57ofD-nKxKy6bOgWPc8EsQsyHzGlkHKYPQ7vFJz7fudNiabbuphtdVg0E0wCg/s640/blogger-image--1794225281.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-81611016209628572292014-07-01T10:56:00.001-04:002014-07-01T10:56:35.019-04:00Smothered Fries A #Canadaday Post<b>HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!</b><div><b><br></b></div><div>Tidbit of fact about me: I'm Canadian! </div><div><br></div><div>Yup I'm the lonely Cunuck in the Sea of all things American. That's cool with me. </div><div><br></div><div>So for this very awesome Canada Day I wanted to share something with you that is a twist on something truly Canadian. Pouteen. Yes it's one of the things best made in Canada. Most People don't know what it is & that's ok. </div><div><br></div><div>But this... This is a MUST try!</div><div><br></div><div><div><b><u>Smothered Fries</u>. </b></div><div><br></div><div>What you need</div><div> 1 (450 g) lb. frozen french fried potatoes</div><div>1/4 cup sour cream</div><div>1/4 cup Kraft Rancher's Choice Dressing</div><div>2 cloves garlic, minced</div><div>1/4 crumbled cup blue cheese OR substitute with flavored Feta Cheese</div><div>4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled</div><div>2 green onions, sliced </div><div><br></div><div><u><b>Make It</b></u></div><div><br></div><div>Bake french fries as directed on package.</div><div><br></div><div>Meanwhile, mix sour cream, dressing and garlic until blended.</div><div><br></div><div>Place french fries on platter; top with sour cream mixture, cheese, bacon and onions. Serve immediately.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWm2p_I9ZOlzJjQuVgRPTY-XKDnJMSl_gvg6tKVXwRQrp5gNFFUIQ_q43SQh3zxr91FUrg-LXCMbbC4Ac1dVtx2vkX1IloazT2tNny96SsohtFU8aQ63e22GqtfrYzcDzoBnI9In-7pw/s640/blogger-image-1250595114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWm2p_I9ZOlzJjQuVgRPTY-XKDnJMSl_gvg6tKVXwRQrp5gNFFUIQ_q43SQh3zxr91FUrg-LXCMbbC4Ac1dVtx2vkX1IloazT2tNny96SsohtFU8aQ63e22GqtfrYzcDzoBnI9In-7pw/s640/blogger-image-1250595114.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Enjoy! </div></div><div><br></div><div>We ate ours right out of the pan!!</div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-20950244595328561532014-06-29T14:40:00.001-04:002014-06-29T14:40:25.151-04:00Pancake Apple RingsYay it's Sunday! <div><br></div><div>That is what you will here almost every Sunday in my house. </div><div><br></div><div>Why? You may ask</div><div><br></div><div>Well I will tell you. </div><div><br></div><div>It's PANCAKE DAY!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>I love to try new version of this weekend staple. So when I found this it was an instant hit! </div><div><br></div><div>The younger kids call them "Breakfast Donuts". Mainly because anything that's round with a hole that you eat is a Donut. </div><div><br></div><div>So give them a go..</div><div><br></div><div><div><b><u>Pancake Apple Rings</u></b></div><div><br></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div><br></div><div>2 medium Granny Smith apples, pared and cored</div><div>1 cup flour</div><div>1 teaspoon baking powder</div><div>1/4 teaspoon baking soda</div><div>1/4 teaspoon salt</div><div>1 egg, beaten</div><div>1/2 cup milk </div><div>1/2 cup cinnamon sugar</div><div><br></div><div>Directions:</div><div><br></div><div>Slice apples crosswise into 1/8" thick rings. (a mandolin slicer works great for this)</div><div><br></div><div>Whisk together flour, baking power, baking soda and salt. Beat in eggs and buttermilk (or sour milk), mixing just until incorporated.</div><div><br></div><div>Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and grease lightly. Dip apple rings into cinnamon sugar then into batter and allow excess batter to drip off. If the batter is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it is thick enough to stick to the apple ring, but thin enough to have excess drip off. You might want to cook a test apple ring to make sure the batter is to your liking before adding too much milk.</div><div><br></div><div>Cook apple rings on skillet until golden brown, turning once. Skillet temperature is important here because if the skillet is too hot, the outside dough will burn before the apple inside starts to soften. Once again, you'll probably want to try a test apple ring and adjust the skillet temperature before cooking a bunch of rings at once.</div><div><br></div><div>Serve immediately with maple syrup.</div><div><br></div><div>Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 2-3</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgb7cdaCbM6LUQ8QTrrqth4RFKsfXFr_BtGVVMEPY7gSgg_PcGVSP4noYqjxOknqn4v3KVSAXUIfPXgEgLgE3QdwUlQQYOfzwAveaUnzqfzOwAfLVjqFGrBCGFdL3_dbCRd_L1Pg3j4s/s640/blogger-image--375371669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgb7cdaCbM6LUQ8QTrrqth4RFKsfXFr_BtGVVMEPY7gSgg_PcGVSP4noYqjxOknqn4v3KVSAXUIfPXgEgLgE3QdwUlQQYOfzwAveaUnzqfzOwAfLVjqFGrBCGFdL3_dbCRd_L1Pg3j4s/s640/blogger-image--375371669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-40394625987096123722014-06-29T14:26:00.001-04:002014-07-04T10:17:25.597-04:00BBQ Chicken & Peach Kabobs with #Bacon #HappyFourthOfJulyThis is a ver quick well loved meal for the family. <div><br></div><div>It will totally please your Bacon lover as well. </div><div><br></div><div><div>BBQ CHICKEN & PEACH KABOBS WITH BACON</div><div><br></div><div>What You Need</div><div><br></div><div>1 cup Barbecue Sauce, divided</div><div>4. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces</div><div>3 peaches, peeled, each cut into 8 pieces</div><div>8-10 slices of Bacon, cut crosswise in half</div><div><br></div><div>Make It</div><div><br></div><div>Heat grill to medium-high heat. </div><div>Reserve 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. </div><div>Stack 1 each chicken and peach piece; wrap with 1 bacon piece. </div><div>Thread onto skewers; brush with remaining barbecue sauce.</div><div><br></div><div>Grill 12 to 14 min. or until chicken is done, brushing with reserved sauce for the last 2 min.</div><div><br></div><div>*wood skewers should be soaked for 30 min prior to assembly*</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnWE7wlxhx5wFfNiPnoDGH123Mc2uvn8TUr6AgbYEBbdr2Cv5gTquFcWiFg07H06v1eIkqBP7VuXxNHNtUIu2H77JK8Ls9_sUjDCU9oy2S2O4-0-IhW8xYmMnC9EEodDsKM4gj5lyZ8U/s640/blogger-image--937307362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnWE7wlxhx5wFfNiPnoDGH123Mc2uvn8TUr6AgbYEBbdr2Cv5gTquFcWiFg07H06v1eIkqBP7VuXxNHNtUIu2H77JK8Ls9_sUjDCU9oy2S2O4-0-IhW8xYmMnC9EEodDsKM4gj5lyZ8U/s640/blogger-image--937307362.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-22689287518664785042014-06-29T14:14:00.001-04:002014-08-31T08:45:56.685-04:00Ritz Peanut Butter Cut S'more BarsWhat's there to say about these?<div>They are oooie gooie goodness no one will know started with the world loved Ritz Cracker. </div><div><br></div><div>AND</div><div><br></div><div>THEY HAVE REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS!! </div><div><br></div><div>Enough said!</div><div><br></div><div><div>Ritz Peanut Butter Cup S'more Bars</div><div><br></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><br></div><div>1 1/2 packages of Ritz Crackers, crushed</div><div>7 tablespoons of butter, melted</div><div>1/4 cup cinnamon sugar</div><div>3 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows</div><div>12 reese's peanut butter cups, chopped</div><div><br></div><div>Instructions</div><div><br></div><div>Heat the oven to 350. Place tinfoil or parchment paper in the bottom of an 8x9" pan.</div><div><br></div><div>In a bowl, combine the crackers, butter and cinnamon sugar. Stir to combine until it resembles wet sand. Press 2/3 of the crust into the bottom of the pan and bake for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and quickly sprinkle on the marshmallows, reese's and the left over topping. Bake for an additional 6 minutes and remove from the oven. </div><div>Enjoy!</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtW5DYg7yjy0OgoWsbsGqJsLgAwYnDc5J5bSdbJ6b2wpjS7jt-ml6X3-p8YW95mB-jOICOFWl3wSBg5xZ5XFF3qRBkdqAdUB3e-ml-5F-GnUUJzxbXABu9luoydjFLOmF2Hg6vzkCyuE/s640/blogger-image--592297382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtW5DYg7yjy0OgoWsbsGqJsLgAwYnDc5J5bSdbJ6b2wpjS7jt-ml6X3-p8YW95mB-jOICOFWl3wSBg5xZ5XFF3qRBkdqAdUB3e-ml-5F-GnUUJzxbXABu9luoydjFLOmF2Hg6vzkCyuE/s640/blogger-image--592297382.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270865921878839283.post-3965875237030328512014-06-29T14:02:00.001-04:002014-08-22T19:27:08.163-04:00Caramel Apple Bunt CakeYes the tittle should say it all!<div><br></div><div>Three Fave things in this house:</div><div>1: Caramel </div><div>2: Apples</div><div>3: CAKE</div><div><br></div><div>So I made this recipe with a smaller Bunt pan & realized I had leftover cake batter. ( My Husband offered to take it off my hands gladly. All he required was a spoon to go with the leftovers. To his much dismay that's not what happened.) I chopped up a few more apples fried them up, lined a 8x9 pan with Parchment Paper & layered them up like I did in the main put together. Turned out great!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKixa8K7yy5T2QLxc_Nmr9m6wLxPnWsy-QQ8RO32d7NEQSDbijkEsBbGLK0U0BsXWHibzZnzav-eX69blDiA0npcsYV6g5iTYrG4SL4bspCq00qPPpOmorgexP51IhBL2k-LO4HAvCdpE/s640/blogger-image-1493096944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKixa8K7yy5T2QLxc_Nmr9m6wLxPnWsy-QQ8RO32d7NEQSDbijkEsBbGLK0U0BsXWHibzZnzav-eX69blDiA0npcsYV6g5iTYrG4SL4bspCq00qPPpOmorgexP51IhBL2k-LO4HAvCdpE/s640/blogger-image-1493096944.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>So now on to the Main Event:</div><div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div><u>CARAMEL APPLE BUNDT CAKE</u></div><div><br></div><div><u>CARAMELIZED APPLES</u></div><div><br></div><div>2 cups chopped apples</div><div>1 tablespoon butter</div><div>1 tablespoon brown sugar</div><div><br></div><div><u>LAND O LAKES BUTTER CAKE</u></div><div><br></div><div>3 cups all-purpose flour</div><div>2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div>1/2 teaspoon salt</div><div>2 cups sugar</div><div>1 cup Butter, softened</div><div>4 Eggs</div><div>2 teaspoons vanilla</div><div>1 cup milk</div><div>Microwaveable caramel</div><div><br></div><div><u>CARAMELIZED APPLES</u></div><div><br></div><div>Add the chopped apples, butter and brown sugar.</div><div><br></div><div>Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the apples are soft and the sugar has caramelized.</div><div><br></div><div><u>BUTTER CAKE</u></div><div><br></div><div>Add all of the ingredients together and mix.</div><div>Preheat the over to 350.</div><div>Spray and flour the bundt pan.</div><div>Add the caramelized apples to the bottom of the bundt pan.</div><div>Cover with the butter cake mix.</div><div>Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.</div><div>Melt your caramel in the microwave until it comes out smooth.</div><div>Drizzle it over the cool cake.</div><div>Enjoy!</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYojvE9FRkx3TwfPz0EL0Vhd19qW1h_AuyAgkYn2uoDBCn2EIAZsU6lHlxvJ4RYqLhEwBTrC3zSvE1kU32MyWRxWcBXz_FdT5f3N9U7j-2_2nC8PUMsqEPu8iPnBfnmbxDJdqNd3QjOo/s640/blogger-image-268763818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYojvE9FRkx3TwfPz0EL0Vhd19qW1h_AuyAgkYn2uoDBCn2EIAZsU6lHlxvJ4RYqLhEwBTrC3zSvE1kU32MyWRxWcBXz_FdT5f3N9U7j-2_2nC8PUMsqEPu8iPnBfnmbxDJdqNd3QjOo/s640/blogger-image-268763818.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdjo1KJI4OG5OF-NpFTi8Ro03KKlFYTmKdqNQtr1c8FpTEG6vaieZRiTCEtGvBKSgkvWhrrSt055F5UjvDKcB0GWehf3B1HC-mbWQ1sypPgZt4gN1QGMlyOMYYkGwpqn-KZDHTlaIMMY/s640/blogger-image-111495512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdjo1KJI4OG5OF-NpFTi8Ro03KKlFYTmKdqNQtr1c8FpTEG6vaieZRiTCEtGvBKSgkvWhrrSt055F5UjvDKcB0GWehf3B1HC-mbWQ1sypPgZt4gN1QGMlyOMYYkGwpqn-KZDHTlaIMMY/s640/blogger-image-111495512.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Half Bakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656278531575111883noreply@blogger.com0