Every Kind of Mom » Archive for June 2010
Fad Diet Favorite – The Hot Dog Diet
The Hot Dog Diet- Do any of you remember the Hot Dog Diet? This is a diet that works, but it’s not for me. I tried it and lost 4 pounds,but after the second round of hot dogs, eggs and tuna I was done. The basics of this are that you follow the diet exactly for 3 days, then you eat normal for 4. Three days on and four days off. Continue until you’ve met your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Fitness
Pan-Seared Herb Chicken Recipe
Pan-Seared Herb Chicken with optional Chardonnay Pan Sauce Recommended Sides: Steamed Carrots & Roasted Red Potatoes This is a perfectly seasoned and easy to make main course that can be made start to finish, all in about 30 minutes. Ingredients 2 Plump Skinless Chicken Breasts 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 6 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon Italian Seasonings (may substitute fresh rosemary and thyme) Kosher Salt Fresh Ground Pepper Optional: 1/3 cup chardonnay Directions Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F. Heat a medium sized skillet on medium-high with 1/2 the Olive Oil (1 1/2 tablespoons). Drizzle the chicken breasts with the rest of the olive oil, then crust the chicken breast with an ample amount of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Then, sprinkle breasts with Italian Seasonings until seasoned evenly on both sides. Place chicken breasts in pan and add garlic cloves. When chicken has cooked for approximately … Read entire article »
Filed under: Recipes
Edible Body Parts — Fingers, Ears and Eyeballs
The whole goal of putting together great food for your Halloween party is to make something that is visually grotesque, yet surprisingly tasty. The three must-haves for a spooktacular food spread all come down to creating some edible Fingers, Ears and Eyeballs. All three items can be made in virtually every course, so when looking for recipes for each of these, decide what course you want them for, or just look at all the options and then decide. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Halloween
Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tired of pumpkin pie and want something different? If you have never tried pumpkin cheesecake, you are in for a treat. It is absolutely delicious, fast and easy holiday dessert — and since I am always pressed for time, I need desserts I can make in a few minutes. It cooks for an hour, but the prep time is next to nothing. Lets’ start with the basics. Ingredients: Crust TIMESAVER: 1 9″ Graham cracker pie crust (premade from your local store) -OR- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup finely ground ginger snap cookies (if you don’t have the cookies, substitute with additional graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon) 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 Stick melted butter (salted) Filling 3 packages Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz) 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure … Read entire article »
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Deliciously Disgusting Halloween Appetizer — How to Make Bloody Ears
No party is complete without some great appetizers, but it is especially true on Halloween when your are searching for the most perfectly disgusting body parts. Not only do they have to look bad, but they still have to taste good. Here is my favorite appetizer for everyone who loves shrimp, and it is both fast and easy to make What You Will Need: 1 lb medium-large sized cocktail shrimp 1/4 pound small cocktail shrimp toothpicks cocktail sauce rosemary sprigs for garnish How to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Halloween
Halloween Buffet Tips – Spooky Alternatives to Breadsticks
When planning Halloween party food, creative variations of standard foods can be the talk of the party — but preparation time can sometimes be overwhelming. If you want to do more than standard breadsticks or dinner rolls this year, but do not have the time to make “monster bread” or “skeleton bread”, try these two simple alternatives: 1. Breadstick Bones - a decorative twist to the standard breadstick. All you need is get a can of breadstick dough … Read entire article »
Filed under: Halloween, Uncategorized
Halloween Party Food — How to Make a Dead Body Buffet
What better way to keep in the spirit of Halloween than by turning your buffet table into a feast that may almost turn their appetites off instead of on. Creating a “dead body buffet” will let them enjoy what you have prepared and leave a lasting impression when it comes to your party decorating skills. There are a good many ways to get this done. Let’s start with the basic supplies and then move on … Read entire article »
Paid Surveys For Teens – How Your Child Can Earn and Learn
Teenagers everywhere know everything–just ask them. Still, in this day and age there are important lessons that need to be learned. In today’s world, it seems teens are becoming victims of the “immediate gratification” generation. Anything they could want or need is available in an instant. Not only is it available, but it is expected, too. It is never too early to learn a little about economics, marketing and and self-discipline when it comes to money and shopping. Introducing teens to earning money through Paid Surveys can help them in more ways than one. Here are five ways taking surveys can positively affect your teen: 1. Teens can earn their own money. Teens as young as thirteen (though many require fifteen years of age) can register for survey companies and earn … Read entire article »
Filed under: Teen Jobs, Uncategorized
“iCarly: iSaved Your Life ” Giveaway Winners from June 20, 2010
We have three new winners for the latest DVD giveaways! Congratulations to… Winner: Rene iCarly: iSaved Your Life Winner: Tina Reynolds iCarly: iSaved Your Life Winner: Birdie S. iCarly: iSaved Your Life An email has been sent to the address you registered with. Please respond and let us know where to send your prize! See all the winners here: Giveaway Winners Join us for our next giveaway soon, and check our our website for other great info! … Read entire article »
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