Today's Ramblings

We got dumped on with snow again! This is a view from my from window, of all the snow and my dirty car.

Most vehicles in town pretty much are looking like this or worst! The car washes had been making a killing over the last few weeks.Now once this melts, they will be lining their pockets again.Think I should have been in the car wash business- there are always line ups at the 2 we have in town.

When the weather was nicer, a few days ago, and all this was pretty much melted, Gerry and I were day dreaming again. Thoughts of having a cabin,retirement for him, travelling, and the usual Spring Fever thoughts, were going through our head.

We are still looking at cabins- but we don't want anything expensive or too far out of town. Ideally we would like to move our trailer to a spot near a lake on the outskirts, but apparently,( and I checked), nothing is available for freed up land.So, we're keeping our eyes peeled and our ears open.

Gerry still has at least 8 years to retire...he will be 50 this year, and I would love for him to retire right now, but we couldn't make all the payments if he did.He would take a big loss and we would be struggling.Since I have a great number of penny pinching books, I am going to start looking at books on retirement.

Would love to hear from any of our readers who are retired or have retired early and how your doing.

I sure hope your all enjoying your weather in your neck of the woods.I would love to see a view from your front windows...and may post a few.

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Review- Rick & Bubba's Big Honkin' Book of Grub

I chose the book Rick & Bubba's Big Honkin' Book of Grub to review, thinking it may have been filled with alot of down home type recipes,but instead, there were very little recipes and alot of talk about Rick & Bubba and what they like to eat. Rick & Bubba are talk radio personalities from the nationally -syndicated Rick & Bubba Show.
It does have a humorous side to it, but I was hoping for more recipes.
The book features their no fail weight loss tips, a few recipes, their official list of interesting festivals and fairs and favorite places to eat.
The book is basically all about eating- and these guys love to eat- putting all health aside.
It retails for $16.99, and if I would have paid for this book,unable to flip through it, I would have been disappointed.
However, to be positive, there is some humour in this book.

Review and Giveaway! Red Light,Green Light,Eat Right by Joanna Dolgoff, M.D

I received for review, the book Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right, by Joanna Dolgoff, MD.
I love this book! With all the food intolorances that Gerry and I have, it is a great book on learning to eat healthier.
The book is geared more towards parents getting their children to eat the right foods and serving the right foods to them, but also gives healthier living suggestions- such as moving their bodies more, and in fun ways.
Parents get sample menus,menu plans, and great recipes. Love the books quality and the nice photos with an easy to read/understand format.
I will always keep this book as a handy reference guide to choosing the right foods to eat.
If you want to start eating healthier and getting the rest of the family to as well, then you really should take a look at this book.
I give it the thumbs up!

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Site Review-Women's pajamas.com

One of the first things I see when I browse though women's pajamas, is there is alot to choose from.
You'll find over 1,000 different styles of Women's pajamas , women's nightgowns and something for every personality and occasion.
I have a selection of pjs myself. I don't only like one type but all types, except for the long nightgowns- I always find myself getting all twisted up in them- too much tossing and turning I guess.
I love the flannel pjs for those nights when you want to be warm or are sick. I like the shorter ones for everyday sleeping.Of course there are those sexy ones too for a romantic evening!
Now there are alot of places you can wear pjs'- some people even have gone as far as to wear them out in public- they don't mind!  In fact, some countries do this on a regular basis, going out after dark in their pjs is quite alright!
They are great for Pajama Day outings, lounging in the house, Halloween parties and so much more besides going to bed with!
The custom of pjs' is often to wear with no feet bottoms and no underwear- but these are all preferences.
You might also like to check out their information page, full of helpful hints about pjs.
So drop over to women's pajamas where you'll be sure to find a pair suited for you.

Happy St Patrick's Day! Luck O' The Irish Corned Beef Dinner

Luck O' The Irish Corned Beef Dinner








We could all use a little luck now days! So why not make this Luck O' the Irish Corned Beef Dinner for your family? This meal is so easy that even beginning cooks can pull it off very successfully. The corned beef brisket, potatoes, carrots, onion and cabbage wedges all cook in the same pot for ultimate flavor. With this one dish you have your meat and vegetables all-in-one. Add some steamed and seasoned green beans or a lettuce salad, a crusty bread--Irish Soda Bread is a good choice--and you have a tasty, nutritious meal.

CORNED BEEF DINNER
1 (3 to 4 lb) corned beef brisket
approx 7 cups water
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 2 cloves garlic
 2 bay leaves
 6 med potatoes,peeled
6 carrots
 6 cabbage wedges
1 tsp prepared mustard
3 tbsp Splenda Brown Sugar
 Blend dash of ground cloves

 Place corned beef brisket in a Dutch oven and add enough water to cover. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 4 hours or until tender. Remove the meat from the Dutch oven and add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cover and bring to boiling; cook 5 minutes. Add the cabbage wedges to the potatoes and carrots then cook another 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, place meat, fat side up, in a shallow baking pan. Spread the mustard over the top of the meat; sprinkle with a mixture of the Splenda blend and cloves. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Serve the meat with the vegetables. Spoon the cooking liquid over the meat and vegetables, if desired. Serves 6 to 8. Enjoy!






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Upcoming Product Review!

I am very happy to be working with Ashley from CSN Stores.I got to choose a product to my liking- and it wasn't a bar stool! I will be choosing to review a laundry hamper. We are remodelling our bathroom this Spring, and getting one to match everything in the bathroom will be nice.
I am so glad I found them as they have dozens up on dozens of products to browse through.
Thanks CSN for giving me the opportunity! Did you know they have over 200 websites?Wow!
Look for an upcoming post of my before and after bathroom hampers- can't wait!

Review and Giveaway! Clorox Green Works ( Canada Only)

Flower buds are rearing their tiny heads and birds are chirping.

It’s time to crack open the windows and wipe away winter’s grime. And in the spirit of


Earth Day, it makes sense to make a clean sweep of your household without using harsh


chemicals. Clorox Green Works® is the natural solution for spring cleaning: Green Works


cleaning products deliver with the powerful efficacy you’d expect from The Clorox

I recently had the opportunity to review some great "green" cleaners from Clorox. The Green Works product line is powerful cleaning, done naturally.

Not only do these cleaners do a great job when cleaning, but they have a great scent.They are eco-friendly,  and made with plant- and mineral-based ingredients. As well, they are not tested on animals.I love them and will continue to purchase them as they sell for suggested retail prices starting at $2.97. These cleaners are available across Canada in grocery, drug and mass retailers.

Clorox would love to give away some of these cleaners to one lucky winner in Canada,( sorry USA).

A random draw will be made by Random.org on March 23, 2010 from all entries recieved.

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Review and Giveaway! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Clean-Alpha Books

Alpha  publishes Complete Idiot's Guides for beginning learners in nearly all non-fiction categories and has sold over 35 million copies in 26 languages. The series is known for its easy-to-understand information and instruction and its casual, often light-hearted approach.

I recieved The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Clean by Diane A. Welland, M.S., R.D., from Alpha books to review. I loved this book because it wasn't about dieting. It was just about healthy eating. For someone like myself who has a host of food intolerances, this book brought to light the eye opener of what foods are good, which are bad, and why. It explained it all in clear, easy reading and  included chapters of great recipes, with simple easy ingrediants.
I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to eat healthier and get their fill of all natural foods.

Alpha Books has offered to send one lucky reader from Canada or the USA, their own copy of this book.
A random draw will be made on March 23, 2010 from all entries recieved, by Random.org

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Review/Giveaway-Snorg Tees

Snorg Tees has for you, a  great collection of t-shirts for men, women, kids and even hoodies.
They specialize in pop-culture inspired, random, and all around funny t-shirt designs. Most of the designs on their site are SnorgTees employee creations. They are even open to your ideas for t-shirts- so how great is that?
We recieved to review It's Always Hammer Time, which was great for Gerry as he loves all that woodworking and building that guys like to do.
A 100% Super Soft Cotton t-shirt that is great quality.He loves it!

For some real life photos, check out their Smorg Moments Captured by You  page- lots of great photos of folks like you and me wearing their t's.

The great folks at Snorg Tees would love to give one lucky winner from Canada or the US and chance to win their choice of one of the t-shirts of their choice, featured on their site.

A random draw will be done by Random.org on March 22,2010 from all entries recieved.

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