Friday Meme’s

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Food 4 Thought, Friday Fill In's, Friday Meme's

*I have all the Friday meme’s in this post,
so scroll for the one you are looking for**

Want to play along, then visit Friday Fill In’s blog.

1. When I heard the diagnosis I was worried.

2. Laughter is the best medicine.

3. It’s late, but still filled with lots of love!

4. Love always.

5. My eyes have seen lots of strange things.

6. Believe strongly.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hanging out at home, tomorrow my plans include visiting my father in law in the hospital and then seeing the fireworks downtown and Sunday, I want to enjoy the day with family after church!

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Jodi over at Beacon of Hope has come up with this fun meme after the host at Friday’s Feast went MIA. Join in if you want!
Food 4 Thought Friday.

Breakfast
What is the last movie you saw and how did you like it? Hannah Montana the movie…. it was a cute movie.

Lunch
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? black cherry

Dinner
What is one goal you want to achieve this summer? To actually get a tan on my legs.

Midnight Snack
What do you do to pamper yourself? get a manicure and a pedicure often

Recipe of the Week
(instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?) Live for today, and love the ones your with.

Yoville

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Fun Stuff

I have been having lots of fun playing in yoville on facebook. I can decorate my apartment and houses any way I want, without going broke!! I just redid the front room in my apart with a beach party theme. Fun! I fixed up one of my kitchens, and now searching the stores for some ceramic tiles to fix up the floor.

This is how it looks right now
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I didn’t think I would get so addicted to this site, but it has taken over many of my message board obsessions. I am also starting to get addicted to the farm town application as well. I will never get off the computer if they keep adding fun applications like these!

Wordless Wednesday

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Wordless Wednesday

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You can see more WW at 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday

Menu Plan Monday

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Menu Plan Monday

It’s Monday again. Time to get your menus planned. Stop on over at Laura’s and see if you can some tasty new ideas for dinner.

Monday ~ subs, potato salad and peaches

Tuesday ~ spaghetti and garlic bread

Wednesday ~ brats/dogs, french fries and peaches

Thursday ~ pizza

Friday ~ not sure yet, as its the start of the holiday weekend and not sure if my FIL will be home from the hospital.

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Internet shopping

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Uncategorized

I want a real office, not the make shift one we have in the dining room. So hopefully in our next house we can have a dedicated office room. With that we would need some new office furniture, so I have been browsing the net to see what is out there that I want. And in my own way of actually having an office, I play on yoville and can decorate my house anyway I want without spending a dime! Its lots of fun! Of course John thinks I am nuts, but hey, its saving him lots of money!

Saturday 8

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Celebs, Saturday 9

Want to join in? Then head on over to Saturday 9.

This week its all about “I Want You Back”

1. Where were you when you heard that Michael Jackson died? I was at home. I was browsing the net and saw a post, didn’t believe it at first, so I turned the station to a local one to see if it was on the news.

2. How do you think that he will be remembered? Sadly as a pedophile

3. What was your favorite Jackson tune? Thriller, Beat It, PYT, Billie Jean and more

4. Did you watch the original Charlie’s Angels? Yes

5. Did someone you know have that poster of Farrah? Not that I am aware of

6. Did you consider her battle with cancer heroic? yes

7. Were you a fan of The Tonight Show Starring Johnnie Carson? yes, I stayed up late many a night to watch

8. Did you like Ed McMahon on the show? yes

9. What else will you remember McMahon for? wasn’t he on that Blooper’s show?

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Celeb deaths

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Celebs

They say they come in three’s. I didn’t expect 2 of them to happen in one day, let alone all 3 to happen in a 2 day period!

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First it was Ed McMahon, the loyal “Tonight” show sidekick who is most known for his famous “H-e-e-e-e-e-ere’s Johnny!” He died early Tuesday at the age of 86. I stayed up late many a nights to watch the Tonight Show. I don’t care so much for the way the show is now, so I am in bed early once again.

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Then it was Farrah Fawcett, who was 62. I loved watching her on Charlie’s Angels. I had heard that Ryan O’Neal said she finally agreed to marry him, only a little to late, as she passed away the next day. There will be no wedding invitations for them. I was really sad when I heard she passed.

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Then it was Michael Jackson who went into cardiac arrest, and took over the news that left Farrah in the wind. I liked Michael back in the day, but he went off the deep end and that was it for me.

Its been a very strange week.

jodisig

Friday Meme’s

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Food 4 Thought, Friday Fill In's, Friday Meme's

*I have all the Friday meme’s in this post,
so scroll for the one you are looking for**

Want to play along, then visit Friday Fill In’s blog.

1. She had a great day planned until it rained.

2. My phone is by my side, always.

3. I know this: I can always count on my friends.

4. Be still.

5. These words apply to me: “Grin and bear it”.

6. She was happy that the sun was shining.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to vegging at home and watching a movie with Trent, tomorrow my plans include a cooking class and not sure what else and Sunday, I want to enjoy the day with family and friends!

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Jodi over at Beacon of Hope has come up with this fun meme after the host at Friday’s Feast went MIA. Join in if you want!
Food 4 Thought Friday.

Breakfast
What is your favorite part of the summertime? Being able to go to the beach with family and friends.

Lunch
How was this week different than others? It was a very hot week, plus too many great people died this week.

Dinner
What did you think of Michael Jackson? I used to like him back in the day. He went a little wacko for me over the last few years.

Midnight Snack
What do you have planned for this weekend? Today, the beach, tonight hanging out at home. Saturday ~ a final cooking class that is all about BBQ’ing and fellowship. Sunday ~ church ~ we have a film crew coming from Joyce Meyers, so it should be an interesting day, then I have a graduation open house to go to.

Recipe of the Week
(instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?) Live for today, and love the ones your with.

Tasty Thursday ~ BBQ addition

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Tasty Thursday

Trista over at Southern Fried Mama has started a Tasty Thursday meme that I think is a great idea! Now grab the button and share one of your “Tried and True” recipes with us.

Do you have any favorite family BBQ recipes?

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1 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons seasoning salt

2 pounds rib roast

4 cups canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl or jar, mix together chile powder, dried minced garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt and seasoning salt. Place rib roast on a medium baking sheet. Rub vigorously with 1/2 the chile powder mixture. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

In a medium saucepan, mix together 1/2 the chile powder mixture, tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flakes, soy sauce and water. Cook 3 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally, over low heat. Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect heat. Lightly oil grate. Cook ribs covered on the prepared grill 3 to 5 hours, or to desired doneness. Brush with the sauce mixture from the medium saucepan during the last minutes of cooking. Serve with remaining sauce mixture.

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6 ears corn
6 tablespoons butter, softened
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Peel back corn husks and remove silk. Place 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper on each piece of corn. Close husks. Wrap each ear of corn tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Cook approximately 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender.

Potato Salad
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2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-cooked eggs
1 small celery stalk
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle (not relish)
3 scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

DIRECTIONS

Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

And for dessert…

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1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple jelly

Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or shortening. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base. Arrange berries over cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly until smooth; brush over berries. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Menu Plan Monday

Posted by: Jodi  :  Category: Menu Plan Monday

It’s Monday again. Time to get your menus planned. Stop on over at Laura’s and see if you can some tasty new ideas for dinner.

Monday ~ spaghetti/garlic bread

Tuesday ~ eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast

Wednesday ~ tacos

Thursday ~ pizza

Friday ~ steak, baked potatoes, salad and rolls

jodisig



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