Photo by: "D Sharon Pruitt"
We are not the same persons this year as last;
nor are those we love.
It is a happy chance if we, changing,
continue to love a changed person.
* W. Somerset Maugham
Monday, February 7, 2011
Love Words - Week 6
We are not the same persons this year as last;
nor are those we love.
It is a happy chance if we, changing,
continue to love a changed person.
* W. Somerset Maugham
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Spicy Salsa Cheese Sauce for Nachos or dipping
It is SuperBowl time! I love SuperBowl, I love the commercials, the fans, the way the players play.. it's like watching High school kids play the game of a lifetime. I'm enthralled!
As always, Dave and I sat down with a menu plan yesterday to figure out that we are going to make.
This year I chose nachos to go with all of our other foods but I wanted to make it in the crock pot so people could use the cheese for a variety of things and so the flavor had a few hours to meld together.
Ingredients:
2 pounds Velvetta Cheese, cut up
8 oz Cream Cheese, Cut up
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 cup of salsa
Package of pepperoni slices and cut in half
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted and mixture is hot. Keep warm in slow cooker.
Tip: I thinned it out a little with Evaporated milk when needed to keep it pourable over some warm tortilla chips!
Happy Football Day!!
As always, Dave and I sat down with a menu plan yesterday to figure out that we are going to make.
This year I chose nachos to go with all of our other foods but I wanted to make it in the crock pot so people could use the cheese for a variety of things and so the flavor had a few hours to meld together.
Spicy Salsa Cheese
Ingredients:
2 pounds Velvetta Cheese, cut up
8 oz Cream Cheese, Cut up
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 cup of salsa
Package of pepperoni slices and cut in half
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted and mixture is hot. Keep warm in slow cooker.
Tip: I thinned it out a little with Evaporated milk when needed to keep it pourable over some warm tortilla chips!
Happy Football Day!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Those memories that won't fade...
There is something magical about seeing the kids face when they spot Mickey Mouse or when Cinderella dances her way on stage. It always brings a tear to my eye and chokes me up to see them smile and wave to the characters before them.
Last night I raced home from work, got the kids packed and ready to go then zipped off to the lightrail to ride in comfort downtown with Dave and the three youngest.
It was Dave's first time and I think he's a pretty big fan, no fighting traffic, no backseat driving from me and the kids loved the new experience.
We got to Disney Live right on time, slipped into our seats and even got some face time with some of my favorite ladies!
Before long we were yelling AbraCadabra and singing along to the music.
My children might not carry these memories with them and when they read my blog in 15-20 years, they might say, "Oh yea... I remember doing that." but I know that when they are all gone I'll pull those memories out and smile.
Those are the memories that won't fade for me....
Last night I raced home from work, got the kids packed and ready to go then zipped off to the lightrail to ride in comfort downtown with Dave and the three youngest.
It was Dave's first time and I think he's a pretty big fan, no fighting traffic, no backseat driving from me and the kids loved the new experience.
We got to Disney Live right on time, slipped into our seats and even got some face time with some of my favorite ladies!
Before long we were yelling AbraCadabra and singing along to the music.
My children might not carry these memories with them and when they read my blog in 15-20 years, they might say, "Oh yea... I remember doing that." but I know that when they are all gone I'll pull those memories out and smile.
- I'll remember them yelling at the stage to bring Mickey Mouse back out.
- I'll remember them falling asleep before everyone is even in the car
- I'll remember one hand holding a french fry and the other inside their happy meal box because they couldn't stay away any longer.
Those are the memories that won't fade for me....
Friday, February 4, 2011
Denver Monster Jam - Ticket Giveaway
It is that time of year again!
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® is coming to the Denver Coliseum next week and it’s going to be a loud, rib vibrating type of event that my boys LOVE! Yes… Dave falls under that category of “boy”.
Do you want to see teenage boys and grown men with their eyes all wide and bright watching trucks fly through the air? Take your husband/boyfriend and/or sons to this event. They are all grins, patting one another on the back and doing the slapping chest maneuver that usually involves one of them trying to catch their breath.
It’s enough to bring tears to my eyes… or that is the dust from the monster trucks, not sure which.
Tickets Sales
The event will feature USHRA Monster Trucks including Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Tasmanian Devil (it’s first appearance in Denver) driven by Nicole Johnson, Stone Crusher, Black Stallion, and Iron Warrior!
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
The Party in the Pits is before both of the 2:00 p.m. shows from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. where fans receive the experience of a lifetime by getting access to their favorite Monster Jam drivers and monster trucks. Fans get the exclusive opportunity to chat one-on-one with their favorite drivers, get autographs, and get up close to the massive trucks! This is the first year that there are TWO Party in the Pits to chose from. Get your Pits Pass at the Pepsi Center Box Office day-of-show for $5 each. A valid Monster Jam 2pm show ticket for that day’s performance must accompany each Pit Pass to gain admission to the Party in the Pits.
Now… for the giveaway!I received 4 Tickets to the Denver Monster Jam AND 4 Pit passes from my favorite lady at Feld Entertainment to giveaway to one of my readers. You need to live in Colorado if you want to participate in this giveaway! Oh, and I will be at this event as well, so we can meet up and say HI!!
*********Crunchy Green Mom ***********
Giveaway Rules
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You have until noon MST on Feb. 10, 2011 to enter. One (1) lucky winner will be randomly selected. I will email the winner and they will have 24 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Open to US residents.
~I work closely with Feld Entertainment and was given tickets for my family as well as some to giveaway to my readers! My opinion of the event is not changed at all from the compensation. ~
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® is coming to the Denver Coliseum next week and it’s going to be a loud, rib vibrating type of event that my boys LOVE! Yes… Dave falls under that category of “boy”.
Do you want to see teenage boys and grown men with their eyes all wide and bright watching trucks fly through the air? Take your husband/boyfriend and/or sons to this event. They are all grins, patting one another on the back and doing the slapping chest maneuver that usually involves one of them trying to catch their breath.
It’s enough to bring tears to my eyes… or that is the dust from the monster trucks, not sure which.
Tickets Sales
DISCOUNT:Save $5 on Adult tickets by entering the code: FFAMJ at: www.tickethorse.com/MonsterJam. Kids tickets only $10 – nocode required. (Cannot be combined with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply. All tickets $2 moreDay of Show. $5 discount expires Feb. 11)
The event will feature USHRA Monster Trucks including Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Tasmanian Devil (it’s first appearance in Denver) driven by Nicole Johnson, Stone Crusher, Black Stallion, and Iron Warrior!
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
The Party in the Pits is before both of the 2:00 p.m. shows from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. where fans receive the experience of a lifetime by getting access to their favorite Monster Jam drivers and monster trucks. Fans get the exclusive opportunity to chat one-on-one with their favorite drivers, get autographs, and get up close to the massive trucks! This is the first year that there are TWO Party in the Pits to chose from. Get your Pits Pass at the Pepsi Center Box Office day-of-show for $5 each. A valid Monster Jam 2pm show ticket for that day’s performance must accompany each Pit Pass to gain admission to the Party in the Pits.
Now… for the giveaway!I received 4 Tickets to the Denver Monster Jam AND 4 Pit passes from my favorite lady at Feld Entertainment to giveaway to one of my readers. You need to live in Colorado if you want to participate in this giveaway! Oh, and I will be at this event as well, so we can meet up and say HI!!
*********Crunchy Green Mom ***********
Giveaway Rules
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Leave separate comments for each entry.
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You have until noon MST on Feb. 10, 2011 to enter. One (1) lucky winner will be randomly selected. I will email the winner and they will have 24 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Open to US residents.
~I work closely with Feld Entertainment and was given tickets for my family as well as some to giveaway to my readers! My opinion of the event is not changed at all from the compensation. ~
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tie the Knot Thursday - 2/3/11
I am a bird lover, always have been. My first bird’s name was Woodstock, and then there was Baby, Snoopy… then Calvin and Hobbes, the last three were ring neck doves. I am currently not a crazy bird lady because Dave is not a fan of them and we made a deal… no pets. Since I don’t like cats and dogs I had to sacrifice my love of birds and fish.
So… to make up for the lack of birds in my life, I was thinking about having birds in my wedding. I can sneak some in right? Think he’d notice? What is more romantic than doves when it comes to the theme of love?
I am currently looking for local artists to do the invitations for the wedding, I want something “Colorado” and help out a local individual who is creative by heart, I found this cool design and guess what? It’s got a bird snuck in there.
Handmade treats, cupcakes with a chocolate mold design on the top. I LOVE this idea! I bet I could make soap in it as well to giveaway as favors!
I’d love to have streamers of these around my reception hall, what a beautiful way to decorate after the wedding on anniversaries! A reminder of our family and friends enjoying the evening with us!
I know these will be at the wedding. The idea of having a wish tree and then to recreate it every anniversary so we have the thoughts of all our friends and family with us makes my heart flutter.
So… to make up for the lack of birds in my life, I was thinking about having birds in my wedding. I can sneak some in right? Think he’d notice? What is more romantic than doves when it comes to the theme of love?
(click on the photos to go to each Etsy designers site)
I think these would be so cute on Thank you notes after the wedding… unique and very US…
I am currently looking for local artists to do the invitations for the wedding, I want something “Colorado” and help out a local individual who is creative by heart, I found this cool design and guess what? It’s got a bird snuck in there.
Handmade treats, cupcakes with a chocolate mold design on the top. I LOVE this idea! I bet I could make soap in it as well to giveaway as favors!
I’d love to have streamers of these around my reception hall, what a beautiful way to decorate after the wedding on anniversaries! A reminder of our family and friends enjoying the evening with us!
I know these will be at the wedding. The idea of having a wish tree and then to recreate it every anniversary so we have the thoughts of all our friends and family with us makes my heart flutter.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Valentine's Day - My Way - Giveaway
I love holidays. Any of them that allow me to decorate, come up with fun ideas and share them with my family is a HUGE bonus. I'll be the Grandma that spoils my grand kids every holiday with boxes of treats and visits to bake and decorate.
When I was a single Mom I remember the tightness in my heart knowing that Valentine's Day was coming. At the time had a month old daughter with 5 other children that were looking to me, and they had no idea my heart was in turmoil.
What would I teach them if I gave up and didn't try?
Would I teach them that love only matters if you have a significant other?
So I started coming up with gifts and candy to give to my kids before they went to school. I made a treat for my friends that had a note and chocolate as a way to show them they were appreciated by me.
Now that I am a proud Mommy with a blended family and engaged to a wonderful man, I am thankful that I learned such a valuable lesson during my single days. I learned that NO ONE was going to work at making my Valentine's Day memorable... it is all up to me.
Since then I've made baby shower invitations, graduation announcements and will be making Valentine's Day cards for my four year old in her first year of preschool, I've fallen in love with love My Way... and know that my children are blessed to learn that lesson from me without knowing it.
Answer one of these questions by Feb. 6, 2011 (my son's 16th birthday) and I'll randomly choose a winner from one of my lucky readers who will win a promo code for 25 free Valentine’s cards on Shutterfly's website.
(I was offered a code for my own personal promo code through Shutterfly for compensation, if you have not used their product, you should try them out! I love the quality and it would be a wonderful treat for family!)
When I was a single Mom I remember the tightness in my heart knowing that Valentine's Day was coming. At the time had a month old daughter with 5 other children that were looking to me, and they had no idea my heart was in turmoil.
What would I teach them if I gave up and didn't try?
Would I teach them that love only matters if you have a significant other?
So I started coming up with gifts and candy to give to my kids before they went to school. I made a treat for my friends that had a note and chocolate as a way to show them they were appreciated by me.
Now that I am a proud Mommy with a blended family and engaged to a wonderful man, I am thankful that I learned such a valuable lesson during my single days. I learned that NO ONE was going to work at making my Valentine's Day memorable... it is all up to me.
Since then I've made baby shower invitations, graduation announcements and will be making Valentine's Day cards for my four year old in her first year of preschool, I've fallen in love with love My Way... and know that my children are blessed to learn that lesson from me without knowing it.
- How do you plan on teaching your children what love is?
- Do you celebrate Valentine's day?
- Do you give your kids treats or just your significant other?
Answer one of these questions by Feb. 6, 2011 (my son's 16th birthday) and I'll randomly choose a winner from one of my lucky readers who will win a promo code for 25 free Valentine’s cards on Shutterfly's website.
(I was offered a code for my own personal promo code through Shutterfly for compensation, if you have not used their product, you should try them out! I love the quality and it would be a wonderful treat for family!)
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