Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Share Halloween Treats With Your Dog and Make Fun Doggie Trick-Or-Treat Bags

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Halloween is such a fun time around our house. My grandchildren love dressing up, and this year they asked if our dog could have his very own dog costume. How could I possibly say no, so off we went shopping, and our Chewie ended up with a taco costume.

We know the kids get all the treats on Halloween, but why shouldn't our doggie friends get their own fun treats?

While we were shopping at our local Fred Meyer for Chewie's costume, the kids and I thought it would be fun to make up some Halloween doggie treat bags to give to trick-or-treaters that would like to take home a treat for their own dogs.


Big Heart Brand Pet Treats come in several varieties, and Chewie really loves Pup-Peroni, Milkbone, and Milo's Kitchen. These are the treats we are using to make up our doggie treat bags, and these are really going to be some lucky dogs!!

You can have some doggie Halloween fun yourself on the Trick Or Treat Em website. Just answer a few questions and find out your pets Halloween personality, upload a picture of your pet in their Halloween costume to a fun Halloween picture frame, and get coupons to save on dog treats.


To make the treat bags, I just bought regular candy bags and filled them up with a Pup-Peroni stick, a Milo's Kitchen treat, and a few Milkbone flavor snacks.

I also made the orange tags that say 'doggie treats', and tied them on to the bags so that they wouldn't accidently be confused with regular bags of treats.


We live on a street with lots of dogs, and dog-loving owners, so I know these are going to be a big hit in our neighborhood.

I have to confess that I've never been a big dog lover, but getting Chewie changed all that. And I'm having so much fun with him, that buying him his own Halloween costume, and making his buddies treat bags is great.


I found Milo's Kitchen, Milkbone, and Pup-Peroni dog treats all at my local Fred Meyer store, located in the dog food aisle. I like the ease and convenience of picking them up here, and not having to go to a pet store, where prices are always higher.


My family and I can't wait for Halloween this year, and we're planning on taking Chewie the
Taco with us when we go trick-or-treating.

Be sure and give your own dogs a treat this year on Halloween, for all the love, affection and laughter they provide us all-year round.

How about you, do you have a Halloween costume for your dog, and do you take them trick-or-treating?


Patricia
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Monday, October 6, 2014

Veggies Lover's White Sauce Pizza


The thing that is so great about making your own pizzas is that you can pick anything you want to go on top of them. That's certainly not true when you buy them ready-made. Lately, I've been making some meatless meals, and not even missing the meat at all, because the recipe tastes so great.

That is the case with this Veggie Lover's White Sauce Pizza, made with a delicious buttermilk based pizza sauce. I loaded on some of my favorite veggies like orange bell pepper, mushrooms, onions, and spinach.






This is my favorite pizza crust recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and tastes great with any kinds of toppings. It makes a 12" round pizza, and the recipe can easily be doubled to make two pizzas.

And of course, you can put on whatever veggies you like, to make a veggie pizza, but these are some of my favorites. I especially like how healthy the spinach and orange bell peppers are for you.


Recipe for Veggie Lover's White Sauce Pizza

Ingredients:

For White Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Toppings:

1 small onion, chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut in thin slices
1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Pizza dough:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 package all purpose yeast
1 cup warm water
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Melt butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and whisk in buttermilk and remaining ingredients. Let cool before using on pizza.
 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
 In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, and oil. Stir until smooth. Let dough rest 5 minutes.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a 12" round. Sprinkle with extra flour if the dough is sticky. Transfer crust onto a lightly greased pizza pan.
Spread a medium layer of pizza sauce on dough, and lay on spinach, and remaining vegetables. Top with cheese.
Cook in the oven for 20-22 minutes.

Makes a large size pizza. Extra sauce can be stored in refrigerator for up to one week.
Patricia
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

RSVP For The #GoodbyeWorry Twitter Party



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Do you love a good Twitter Party?  You know we do and we’re excited to host a party about Mohawk SmartStrand® Carpeting and saving yourself the hassle of stains!  On Monday, October 6th at 3-4pm ET, please join us for the #GoodbyeWorry Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing stains, carpeting and an anniversary sale, plus giving you a chance to win prizes!

When my five children were growing up, you can bet we had lots of spills and mini disasters on our carpets. Whenever we installed new carpets, they didn't remain clean very long, and I just figured it was part of life with children. Today's families are lucky because they have the option of choosing places like Mohawk Flooring where they can purchase SmartStrand® carpeting and not have to worry about constantly trying to keep those carpets clean. I hope you'll come join us for this great party, where we'll be sharing great carpet tips, and where you have a chance to win some great prizes.


Join me and RSVP for the #GoodbyeWorry Twitter Party on SoFabChats!



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How To Participate In A Twitter Party on SoFabChats!


TIP:  How to join a Twitter Party - sign in! Before party starts, click on the green “Sign In On Twitter” bar at the top of the page!


TIP: Who to follow at a Twitter Party? Follow the Party Team by clicking on the Twitter handle links on the RSVP page!


TIP: Want to win Twitter Party prizes? RSVP by clicking on RSVP button before you join the party, follow everyone on the Party Team, and tweet with the party hashtag during the party to be eligible!


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Find more helpful Twitter Party Tips on SoFabChats!


Patricia
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Monday, September 29, 2014

Cheesy Vegetable Soup


I enjoy eating vegetable soup, and it's great for using up the veggies that you have on hand. It's also less expensive to make soup without meat in it, and with today's meat prices, sometimes it's nice to save a few dollars.

This recipe for Cheesy Vegetable Soup has a rich creamy base, made with heavy cream and two cups of cheddar cheese. It's definitely hearty and filling, and paired with a salad and crackers, makes a delicious meal.

Making soup is such a nice thing to do for yourself, or your family, and a pot simmering on the stove is one of my very favorites things about fall.

Recipe for Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounce each) chicken broth
2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg yolk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a heavy 4-quart soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, remove from heat. Gradually blend in broth.
Add broccoli, carrots, celery, onion and seasonings. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and cream. Gradually stir in several tablespoonsful hot soup. Then return the egg-cream mixture to the pot, stirring until slightly thickened. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
Stir in cheese and cook over medium heat until melted.

Serves 6.



Patricia
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Friday, September 26, 2014

21 Day Fix Update


You guys! Remember when I told you I had started Beachbody and the 21 day Fix??? Well I am now almost 2 weeks in and things are going amazing. I have started a "Team Busy Mama" Facebook Group that all of the gals can post their progress, share recipes and yes even post "sweaty selfies".

This journey to better health has truly been a blessing. Not only am I in the best shape of my life but I am helping others as well. We are there for each other for support and accountability. Two of the most important tools we need to continue this amazing journey in life. I have lost 4 lbs in the last 10 days, this program is for real. The containers that come with the "Fix" help you with healthy eating and portion control. Not only are you exercising and eating right, but you are also eating better than you ever have. Oh and what other "diet" can you eat things like cookies, chocolate and wine????

I tell you what, if you do this with us, if you commit to your health, you will not be sorry! Message me for details, the sale ends at the end of the month and you don't want to miss you!
Samantha
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