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Peanut Butter & Choc Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches with Fresh Banana

2010-03-29T13:43:00.001-04:00

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup for rolling
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 bananas, ripe but firm
1 quart of good quality chocolate chip ice cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy – about 8 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Reduce mixer to low, slowly add the flour mixture and beat until just combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop (1 3/4 inch), scoop dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and roll in remaining 1/4 cup sugar to coat evenly and place on baking sheet about 2-inches apart. Gently press the cookies with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern (if tines stick, dip fork in cup of warm water in between each cookie). Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake 12–15 minutes, or until just golden. Transfer to cooking racks and let cool completely before making sandwiches.

Slice bananas into 1/8-inch thick slices and fan slices on bottom sides of 12 cookies. Place 1 small scoop of chocolate chip ice cream on top of the banana slices and top with remaining cookie. Serve immediately or wrap cookies individually in plastic and freeze.

The C Channel Network

2010-03-06T12:28:00.001-05:00

The C Channel is building a multi-interest website that brings together 3 distinct sites - Travel, Shopping and Weddings. Each one features articles, destination profiles, vendor profiles and a whole load of new tools to attract a global audience. This includes the still young Travel Forum, and the Wedding Agenda, a promising tool that will be completely free and is due out in late 2006.

The C Channel network has also recently introduced The C Directories, 5 user-friendly directories of websites, blogs, online retailers and other sites categorized under thousands of differenet subjects. Only a month old, it attracts new registrations every day of eBusinesses eager to become part of The C Channel Network. For example, in the Travel category, you can find Travel Street, a comprehensive guide to travel in Asia, Worlwide Holiday Homes with over 1,000 holiday homes in 51 countries including Spain, USA, Australia and Malaysia, plus Villa Tuscane and Tuscany Villas, the best place for holiday rentals in Tuscany.

In our Shopping Directory, we feature the likes of Teen Plus Size Clothing and Plus Size Lingerie. And if you're getting married soon, you might like to check out http://engagementrings.ws. Plus, for the best deals the Directory of Wholesalers will tell you where to look.

In the Entertainment category, you can find a great site about Mahjong, for music-lovers there's Hip Hop 100 and New York nightlife, keeps you up-to-date on the local party scene. You'll also find a site about Indie rock musician Danielle Evin, and Rakeback for poker lovers. But there's even links to Famous quotations and the Silly stuff blog. And game buffs can check out the Games Directory.

In the Health & Beauty category, we feature a myriad of sites with all sorts of information, like Cocovida Coconut Oil and Wellness News and Unique Asthma treatment secrets. In our Sports section, you'll find the best source of information about all major sports in Sports Facts. Golfers will delight over at Secret Golf training System, and motorsports fans should visit Modded Mustangs and the German im-auto.de.

In the Real Estate Category, Construction World and the Real Estate Search by City Resource Directory are 2 of the best sources for home-searchers. And if you are a new home-buyer, check out our Finance category to find the best sources to help you with your money-matters, like TSP Talk, Ledger Services, Stocks and Mutual Funds or ChexSystems & Bad Credit Solutions.

In our Tools for Webmasters Directory, we feature some of the best multimedia directories for your audio, video and photo editing work, including Multimedia downloads, Audio & Video editing, converter and burning software, Audio & Video Software tools, the powerful and user-friendly MP3 Ripper, the best tool to Burn DVD Movies, Photo Editor, Digital Video Editor, Music Software, and two of the handiest directories for Multimedia and Graphics.

We also provide links to some of the best SEO sites online such as SEO and Internet Marketing, The Webmaster SEO Blog and SEO Ireland. Plus, there's links to some of the best tools for webmasters, like Cheap domain register, Cheap domain hosting, and Webhost advisor. Learn where to find Niche articles, keep track of your backlinks with Link Checker, and Buy text links. We also feature other directories like the Alive Web Directory, Free Web Index and Submit Dot Com. Plus there's other great links like Paid Survey online, which claims to tell you how you can make some extra cash.

There's plenty to see, so pay us a visit.

Bunny Hop For Easter!!!

2010-03-06T10:44:00.002-05:00

Bunny Hop – HOP-HOP-HOP!!
Earn FREE products in time for holiday gifts and you don’t even have to clean your house. Host a Bunny Hop Party with me TODAY!!! You will receive a BUNNY HOP bag with catalogs and some sample scents in to ‘HOP’ around with from March 15-April 10, 2010. When you family finishes Easter Dinner, and sits down to relax, you can get out your GOLD CANYON catalogs and do some shopping without the hassle of the malls.
Rewards of a Bunny Hop Party:
A- All “Bunny Hop” hostesses with a “Qualified” party receive a TICKET to be entered in a drawing for $25 in Free Products. A qualified party is one with at least 6 orders besides your own and total sales of $250 or more.
B- Each customer will receive a ticket for every $10 of their order for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
C- Each customer who places an order over $50 will receive FREE SHIPPING on their order in addition to their tickets.
D- Once the party total is over $250 in orders besides her own- the hostess will receive $10 in additional FREE products that is NOT part of her regular hostess rewards.
E- When party totals are over $300 the hostess may choose ONE 20% off item. Over $600 receive TWO 20% off price items. Over $1000 = THREE 20% off price items. This is in addition to your hostess rewards
F- Hostesses will receive a thank you gift when they turn in a qualified party.
G- All these gifts or discounts are in ADDITION to the regular hostess gifts you qualify for depending on the amount of your party.
H- Hostesses will receive a half price item for each party booked from the “Bunny Hop” (either regular party or book party will qualify. Gifts will be rewarded at the time the party’s are held and closed.)
I – First three hostesses to book a Bunny Hop Party with me will receive an additional FREE GIFT!!
J – Close your party by March 31st and receive an additional $10 in hostess credits!!
K - All Parties MUST BE CLOSED no later than April 10 to qualify for all the FREE gifts.

Choosing A Direct Sales Company

2010-03-05T20:44:00.000-05:00

WAHMs have the ability to make money through any of the hundreds of direct sales companies. These businesses allow you to stay home with your children and make money at the same time. A person in the direct sales business is actually an independent contractor for which their chosen company. You sell the products or services and in exchange you receive a discount. The income generated is because of this discount. The seller makes the difference between what the customers are charged and price that the seller actually paid. It is also normal to receive commissions from the sales of other people that you have recruited to sell for the company as well.

A direct sales company is often an affordable way to stay at home while staring their own small business. For most direct sales companies the starter kits can be purchased for a low fee, usually $100-200. Several companies also provide an opportunity to earn their starter kits for free. Starting a traditional retail store can easily run into thousands of dollars.

Being in direct sales also allows you more flexibility and freedom in your schedule than other businesses allow for. It's completely up to you to decide when you hold your parties or demonstrations. Do you only work weekends? Are Sundays completely out of the question? It's you decision. There isn't any boss telling you when to work. The amount of income you can earn is also directly related to how much time and effort you want to put into it. Want to make more money? Then hold more parties!

Many direct sales companies also offer the opportunity to network with other sellers in the company. They often offer weekly meetings to help you network with others, stay motivated, and generate new ideas to help your business grow.

The person that recruited you will also be there help you. They can provide advice, tips and tools to help you get your business off the ground. It's also essential to have great people skills. Having good people skills and providing high customer service will be a major contributor to your sales. Since you'll be an independent sales representative you also need to be organized. It's up to you to track all of your sales, commissions and taxes.

It's also up to do you do all your own party scheduling. Whether it's trade shows, parties, demonstrations you need to all the work yourself. You'll also have to make sure to follow up with customers and keep them informed of any upcoming sales or events.

So now that you've decided to venture into direct sales, you need to choose the right company for you to work with. A good place to start with one that you already have experience with and know the products. Also be sure to pick a product you like. You'll be a better sales person if you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what your offering.

You need to give your choice a lot of thought before you decide. Whichever one you choose to build your business through it will be your name, time and money that is at stake. Research any company you are considering thoroughly. Be sure to sign with a direct sales company has a trusted name.

Whatever you do, don't let a sponsor pressure you into signing right away. Make sure you ask lots of questions and learn everything you can before signing on the dotted line. Things to that you need to research include the commission structure, how the products are sold and distributed, monthly minimums, and startup costs. Other questions to ask will about what the starter pack costs and its contents. Be sure to find out about any possible incentives that can reduce the kits costs. Also find out if there are any other start up items that you need that won't be included in the kit such as catalogs or if you need to carry any additional inventory. It's extremely important to under the companies ordering and delivery system.

The Internet is a great research resource to use. Go online and find out what other people that have worked with this direct sales company before have to say as well the customers. Be sure to avoid ones that have a lot of negative comments. Other resources to look include the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau. These governmental agencies are there to provide consumers with information relating to the trustworthiness of any company.

In the end it's up to you to choose the right company for your business needs. Choose one that offers products you love and that you love to share.

Chicken And Broccoli Bake

2010-03-04T15:21:00.001-05:00

6 large boneless chicken breast
1 large can cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 16 oz. bag frozen broccoli
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 tablespoon curry powder
2 bags minute white rice
1 pinch black pepper

First, cut chicken breast into bite sized chunks. Then, mix cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, garlic salt, curry powder, and pepper in a large bowl.

Next, combine chicken, broccoli, and the chicken soup mix. Pour into a casserole dish.

Bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

During the last 10 minutes of baking time, boil the rice. When the casserole has finished cooking, mix in the rice.

Tuna Burgers

2010-03-04T15:11:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:
2 cups Tuna, canned in water, drained and flaked
1/3 cup Tomato (Marinara) sauce
1/4 cup Pickled Onions (or Dill Pickle) chopped
2 Egg Whites
1/4 cup Wholegrain Flour
1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together until well mashed.
Form into 4 burgers. Spray skillet or BBQ with canola spray and cook until golden on each side.
NOTE: These are soft when you make them, they firm up when cooked.
Number of Servings: 4

Stupid Criminal of the Day

2010-03-04T13:44:00.001-05:00

If you're gonna rob a place, don't make it a spy supply store!!

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2010-03-04T10:41:00.001-05:00

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Product And Site Reviews

2010-03-04T09:37:00.001-05:00

I've decided to start doing product and site reviews here on my blog. If you have anything you'd like me to review then please send me an email at jastthomas@yahoo.com. I'd love to look at what you have!!

Become A Gold Canyon Demonstrator

2010-03-04T09:33:00.001-05:00

Looking for a little extra cash? Wanna get all your favorite Gold Canyon products at a discount or even free? Then join the growing ranks of Gold Canyon Independent Demonstrators!! It's a great way to earn a little extra money, meet new people, and have while you're doing it!! There are three different plans to choose from starting as low as $20!!

Check out our March Promotions for information on how to join us today!

Night Cough Remedy

2010-03-04T09:26:00.001-05:00

This remedy lets you sleep very soundly all night long.

1 lemon
1/4 C. maple syrup
1/4 C. hot water
2 T. brandy

Squeeze all the juice from the lemon
and stir it into the maple syrup.
Add hot water and brandy. Drink at once.
Repeat after 24 hours, if necessary.

Gold Canyon's Strike It Gold Promotion

2010-03-01T09:04:00.001-05:00

Gold Canyon's Strike It Gold Promotion is one of the best deals around for candles! Every 26 oz. candle is a winner! You can get discounts for parties, online orders, free products or cash!! Host a party and you can get your 26 oz. candle for free, plus whatever you win from the candle!! There's never been a better reason to stock up on your favorites! Click to learn more about Gold Canyon's Strike It Gold Promotion! This offer ends March 31st so don't delay order your candles today!!

Gold Canyon Has Great Deals In March

2010-03-01T08:51:00.001-05:00

March is a great time to host your Gold Canyon party!! A $300 party will get you a free Soy Aromatherapy candle!! A $400 party gets you over $100 of your favorite Gold Canyon products for free!! Check out the fantastic March Promotions today!!

A little Wiccan history

2010-02-28T16:14:00.000-05:00

Tasty Dining Network

2010-02-28T13:45:00.005-05:00

The Tasty Dining Networks is a new kind of online dating service for single men and women. Instead of simply connecting your profile to someone else's, this network set up dinner parties of six so members can meet face to face. This unique set up takes much of the insecurity of meeting new people out of the picture. Since this is a large gathering of people there is also a larger amount of security offered.

These gatherings are also held frequently making it a very convenient option for many people. The company is always adding new events and restaurants to listing. Their dating websites also provide restaurant reviews for all singles to check out. By utilizing these reviews you can be sure to have the best and highest quality dinner at some of the best restaurants in your area.

The Tasty Dining Network is currently operating in several cities including Boston, Chicago, DC, New York and Los Angeles. In these large markets the experience offered by them beats out the competition that other dating websites offer.

If you're a single man or woman be sure to check out the Tasty Dining Network before joining other singles groups or online dating sites. Even if you don't find the love of your life, you'll have a great meal while making new friends.

Ten Commandments

2010-02-27T21:47:00.004-05:00

I'm a huge fan of Cecil B. DeMille's Ten Commandments starring Charleton Heston. I'm not even a Christian, but I do love this movie. Course, other than the NRA thing I'm a huge fan of Charleston Heston :) He was so handsome back in the day LOL

Anyways, I found the moving on Google Video. There are four parts, but you can stream them and enjoy :) It is interesting that this copy has arabic subtitles...

What Type Of Direct Sale Consultant Do You Want To Be?

2010-02-24T14:07:00.001-05:00

On of the great benefits to being a consultant for a direct sales company is you get to choose how much work you want to put into it. Do you want to just work a little bit for extra cash or discounts? Do you dream of leaving your regular job and having your own business? Direct sales gives you the flexibility to decide for yourself.

There are basically three types of consultants. Those do it as a hobby, part-time, and full-time.

A person that is selling as a hobby is basically doing just enough to maintain their active status so they can keep getting their discounts. These people have just enough parties to stay in business.

A part-time person will do several parties a month. These parties will let them have extra cash for whatever they need including paying bills.

The full-time sales consultant will host as many parties as they possibly can. They are the ones that try to make this is a full time job earning all of their income from their business. They are always on the look out for ways to expand their business and make it more profitable.

So what type of consultant do you want to be? The choice is completely up to you!!

Contact me to find out how to become a Gold Canyon Candle consultant today!!

Gold Canyon Scent Blending Recipe: My Sweet Valentine

2010-02-24T10:10:00.001-05:00

My Sweet Valentine
For an extra special Valentine’s Day, this blend of fruits and sweets will make your sweetie swoon. With such a wonderful aroma of candies and delectable baked goods, your sweetie will surely expect some of the real thing!

• 19 oz. Lemon Bar
• 14 oz. Candy Hearts
• 8 oz. Strawberry Shortcake

Scent Blending Recipes are carefully selected recipes of individual candles that when burning together, create their own unique, blended scent experience. To maximize your fragrant experience, use the exact sizes and quantities noted in each recipe – a slight alteration can be like adding salt when you needed sugar.

FIRST: Arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and Tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.

SECOND: Place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement.

THIRD: Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.

Irish Saying

2010-02-22T14:27:00.001-05:00

Here's some of my favorite Irish sayings. Enjoy!

Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like nobody's watching.
Sing like nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows your dead.

New background

2010-02-22T10:08:00.001-05:00

Well I changed my background again. I like it, but not I'm completely sold on it. I still need to find some new graphics and things to go with it. Overall I guess it's ok. I did find a nice little write up on how to create my own backgrounds. So I'm thinking that's what I'll do during my vacation next month. Can't guarantee I'll get anything that works, but I can try :)

Blue Berry Muffins

2010-02-22T10:05:00.001-05:00

Blueberry Muffins

1/2 cup butter
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar for topping
1 pint blueberries

With mixer, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix until blended. Add dry ingredients, mixing with milk alternately. Wash berries and pat dry. Sprinkle with a little flour so berries won't sink to bottom of batter. Fold in berries. Grease muffin tins generously with butter. Fill -3/4 full. Sprinkle sugar on top of batter. Bake in 375-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before removing from tins.

Ancient Images Still Hold Meaning

2010-02-19T12:02:00.001-05:00

Eagle holding flag: The Eagle Spirit means connection to a higher realm, courage, divine spirit, sacrifice, connection to the creator, and healing. Here, the eagle holding the American flag demonstrates great honor and commitment to freedom.

White buffalo: Tatanka, as it is called, is great medicine, good fortune, sacredness, life, strength, gratitude, and healing. The buffalo symbolizes honor, reverence, or the special love that Mother Earth offers her children. To praise and honor what you have and recognize and honor the sacredness in all paths.

Mountain hawk: This is the messenger that possesses intuition and discernment. The mountain hawk was a supernatural man wearing a feather coat with talons strong enough to catch whales.

Deer: This animal spirit is known for gentleness, caring, and kindness to all. The deer offers teachings to find the gentle spirit that heals all wounds, that the only true balance is love and compassion.

Nekt holding peace pipe: He symbolizes courage and willpower, the warrior, committed to freedom. Here holding a peace pipe, a most sacred and universal symbol of peace.

Boar: One of the most important animal guides, he represents the element of fire and the life-giving force of the sun.

Bear holding the Medal of Honor: The bear represents power, great strength, and healing. He is the guardian of the world whose medicine includes wisdom and communication with the spirit world. He symbolizes death, transformation, rebirth, and dreams of solitude, and is holding the Medal of Honor, given to those who have distinguished themselves above and beyond the call of duty.

Barbie Tarot

2010-02-16T06:50:00.001-05:00

I am a huge fan of Tarot cards. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at reading them, but I think they are so beautiful that I have several sets. While goofing around this morning I came across a printable set of Barbie Tarot cards!! They are fabulous! I just wish I had a printer that would do them justice :) Since I don't I'll just have to think about how nice it would be to have this cool little set of cards to add to my collection. Just click here for the Barbie Tarot if you want to see them for yourself.

Daily Horoscope:

2010-02-16T06:39:00.001-05:00

Here's my horoscope for the day.

You may be quite comfortable in your current mode of operation, even if you must put up with minor annoyances, such as paying bills, going to work and handling other responsibilities. Nevertheless, an unexpected surprise today could lead to a spiritual opening if you don't assume that you already have all the answers.

Me not have all the answers? You must be joking LOL

Veggie Fish Chowder

2010-02-15T13:44:00.001-05:00

Ingredients

1 lb. firm-textured white fish, cut in 4 pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup sugar snap peas, halved diagonally
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 14-oz. can vegetable broth
2-1/4 cups water
1 4-oz. pkg. (or half a 7.2-oz. box. ) butter-and-herb-flavored mashed potatoes
Shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Season fish lightly with pepper. In 4-quart Dutch oven cook fish, carrots, and peas in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
2. Add broth and water; bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 3 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
3. Place mashed potatoes in small bowl. Carefully remove 1-1/4 cups hot broth from Dutch oven; stir broth into potatoes (mixture will be thick).
4. Divide mashed potato mixture among four bowls. Break fish in bite-size pieces. Ladle hot fish and vegetable mixture over potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.