Wellness Thursday - and Wearever - wear it where-ever . . . .

It's Thursday!

SECRET SLIMMING SMOOTHIES:

Whey protein delivers all day pep!

Boosts metabolism

Revs Happy Hormones

Curbs hunger pains

BANANA-ALMOND BLAST

1 scoop (1/4 cup) whey protein powder
1 medium banana (sliced and frozen)
3/3 cup vanilla-flavored almond milk or skim milk
1 Tbs. almond butter (optional)
Dash Of cinnamon

In blender, combine all ingredients.  Blend for 30 -seconds or until smooth.  Makes 1 serving.

VANILLA-BLUEBERRY BLISS

1 scoop (1/4 cup) whey protein powder
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
1 cup vanilla rice milk or skim milk
3/4 cup plain yogurt

In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth!

(Both Recipes from First For Women)

 WEAREVER - (www.WeareverUS.com)

 

This nice company asked me to try a couple products and do a review for them.

Now this is an absorbent, washable, reusable briefs that helps you maintain your dignity, saves you money and protects the enviornment.

WHAT"S NOT TO LIKE?

 - one-piece discreet design with built-in pad

- patented absorbant, ordor-control fibers

-washable, reusable over 200 machine washes

-looks and feels like regular underwear

-protect the environment from disposable diapers

-maintain your dignity

- SAVE MONEY

They also offer 100% cotton diabetic socks made by Buster Brown, for maximum comfort and durability. They are appropriate for those with poor circulation, easily irritated skin, or diabetes.

 Buster Brown 100% cotton socks are made with no elastic or synthetics. The seamless design of Buster Brown cotton socks with cushioning improve comfort, reduce binding, and eliminate skin irritation.

Okay - now here's the deal - there's going to be a drawing for a pair of diabetic socks.  

Leave me a comment saying you are interested in the socks.  I'll pick next Thursday when I have another new product to review from Old World Market . . .  you'll have to come back and see what that is!!!

I have to tell you the socks and undies were everything they promised...and I was not paid any money for this recommendation.

THE LAUGH:

THE LIFT:

A good friend sent me this and I wanted to share it with you :-}}

This is so neat. I had never heard this before. This is beautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.


1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'


2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, nurses, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.


3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.


4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.


5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all, which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Monday a recipe and a barn

Ah - Monday morning - GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!  Three more weeks of summer vacation.  Will you be glad or sad it's over?

You saw the wedding pictures yesterday - well this was a drive by barn in Cartersville, GA on the way to the wedding.  I can't get my family to slow down and let me take a picture.  We're always in a hurry and I don't know why.... we rush and rush but who knows why . . . I sure don't.

"A farmer was milking his cow. He was just starting to get a good rhythm going when a bug flew into the barn and started circling his head. Suddenly, the bug flew into the cow's ear. The farmer didn't think much about it, until the bug squirted out into his bucket. It went in one ear and out the udder."

 (Thank you Knitty)

Not too bad of a drive by photo....

Now last week I mentioned I went to a luncheon with some blog gals.  Here's a picture of us!

(This is Suzan's picture - Tree Hugger is her blog name - the pretty blonde on the left - in the back.)

Denise is a friend of us bloggers - she's on the left.

Then Suzan of The Tree Hugger

Sitting down is Cheri of Chez Cheri
Chatty Crone in the back right - Sandie

Joyce of Flour Power sitting down and
Behind Joyce is Linda of A La Carte

Check out their blogs they are great gals! 

Now for the fabulous recipe of the week -

How about something for the heat and for our pups?

Cool Peanut Butter Cubes

3 cups plain Non-Fat Yogurt
1 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp. honey

Combine all ingredients and whisk thoroughly.  Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze solid (at least two hours).  Serve to your pup one cube at a time for some seriously enjoyable icy cool treats!

 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:

 

Monday - A recipe for Valentine's Day

This is perfect for those of us with just one or two in the house these days, hate to make a huge cake. This way you can make 1,2,3,or as many as you need.

3, 2, 1 CAKE

These individual little cakes are amazing and ready to eat in one minute! They are perfect for whenever you feel like a treat without all the fat and calories that cake can have. Genius idea!

INGREDIENTS:
1 box Angel Food Cake Mix
1 box Cake Mix - Any Flavor
2 Tbsp Water
Makes 1 serving.

DIRECTIONS:

In a ziploc bag, combine the two cake mixes together and mix well. For each individual cake serving, take out 3 Tablespoons of the cake mix combination and mix it with 2 Tablespoons of water in a small microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, and you have
your own instant individual little cake!

KEEP remaining cake mixture stored in the Ziploc bag and use whenever you feel like a treat!

You can top each cake with a dollop of fat free whipped topping and/or some fresh fruit.

Helpful Tips:

This recipe is called 3, 2, 1 Cake because all you need to remember is "3 tablespoons mix, 2 tablespoons water, 1 minute in the microwave!"

TRY various flavors of cake mix like carrot, red velvet, pineapple, lemon, orange, etc. Just remember that one of the mixes has to be the angel food mix; the other is your choice.
The flavor possibilities are endless!

The best thing is, you open both cake mixes into a gallon storage bag, one that 'zip locks' or 'self-seals', or a container that seals tightly, shake the two cake mixes to blend and then make the recipe. Storage of mix is simple, put it on a shelf. No need to refrigerate, since the mix is dry.

Always remember, that one of the cake mixes MUST be Angel Food. The other can be any flavor.

The Angel Food is the cake mix that has the eggs whites in it. So, if, anyone is allergic to egg whites, you can NOT serve this recipe.

Now someone sent me this recipe - and I have forgotten who. If you did - let me know and I will give you credit. I'm sorry.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - kind of goes with the new quote for the week. You have to be honest and committed.

Monday

Hey, I'm not really going on a vacation - I am going to take a week off of writing blogs. I'm going to get refreshed. (My kids are going on vacation so I'm going to take the time to think and rejuvenate.) I may even redo some things on my blog itself.

I will be reading your blogs and I will be responding to emails. So I'm here, but not here.

Love,
Chatty

Sunday HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

I had to take the video off - because it plays automatically!


HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Love,
Chatty

W O R D S . . .

The Power of Words.

Words work both ways -
words we speak to others -
and words others speak to us.

We need to think before we speak words some times.

And wouldn't it be nice if others thought before they spoke words to us?

Words are so incredibly powerful.

Hard words cut so deeply.

Soft words save.

Words create energy.

Kind words create warmth and make the heart soar.

Mean words cut to our soul.

Words inspire.

Words heal.

The words that you you write, the words that you speak, is what you become.

Choose your words carefully.

Words can be weapons.

Words can create beauty.

Your words, can make a difference.

What words are you going to use today?

There are words we want to say, but pride keeps us from it. Like I'm sorry.

I looked it up there are about a quarter of a million words in the Oxford Dictionary.

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?" ~William A. Ward Or what about I love you - I care - I'll pray for you - I miss you - Can I help you? - I'll be there - I'm listening - What do you need? - there are thousands and thousands of words.

What words are you going to say today and what words are being said to you this Saturday?

Are there ever times your want to say some words to someone and can't? You figure the words can't change anything?

Words can be frustrating - words can bring joy - words in the middle of the night can bring sorrow - and of course there are words that aren't said that should have been or maybe there are words that just can't be said.

And what about listening - do people hear your words? Is a word just a word or it is something huge?

What do YOU think about words?

Fun Friday with a little help from my friends...

Hope you can read - I had to expand it to get it big enough to read!

(Thank you Jerry!)

In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University ..

On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.

The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.

He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it.

As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his knife,
after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot.

The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments.

Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled.

Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away.

Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.

Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teenage son.

As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and
walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing.

The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down.

The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.

Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter could not help wondering if this was the same elephant.

Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing, and made his way into the enclosure.

He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder.

The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs
and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.

It wasn't the same elephant.

This is for everyone who sends me those heart-warming b-o-l-o-g-n-a stories. lol





(Thank you Sandra.)


It took me a second, but make sure you read the story under the picture.

Keep in mind this actually happened. This cake is for someone who was moving ...



Okay so this is how I imagine this conversation went:

Walmart Employee: 'Hello 'dis be Walmarts, how can I help you?'

Customer:' I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week.'

Walmart Employee: 'Lemme ax what you want on da cake?'

Customer:'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We will miss you'.



An older man, not in the best physical condition, asked the Trainer in the gym, "I want to impress that beautiful girl. Which machine should I use?"

The trainer replied, "Use the ATM machine outside the gym!"
(Thanks again Jerry.)



The secret to long life...


A doctor on his morning walk, noticed the old lady pictured above, sitting on her front step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said, "I couldn't help but notice how happy you look! What is your secret?"

"I smoke ten cigars a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint.
Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every week, and eat only junk food.
On weekends, I pop pills, get laid, and don't exercise at all."

"That is absolutely amazing! How old are you?"

"Forty," she replied.



I haven't checked ' Snoops.Com ' to see if this actually works or not . . . but they say:

If you ever get the sudden URGE to run around naked,

You should sniff some Windex first.

It'll keep you from streaking.

Oh, Come On ......Lighten UP !!!! Have a Great Day! (Thank you Linda!)



Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.
-- Mark Twain

Thursday - You're Never To Old to find your Mojo!

Remember, "we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars!"
(Oscar Wilde).

(Thanks "ThisIsMe - Diane" - I borrowed that quote from your blog.)



I'm not going to give up on looking for my Mojo. I know I have it somewhere and one day I will lost weight!!! I see too I am not alone. We will all find it!

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.

- St. Francis de Sales

YOU GUYS ARE MY BELL AND I HOPE I'M YOURS!

Two Horses
Author Unknown

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.

From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.
But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing....



Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing. If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.



Attached to the horse's halter is a small bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.

As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray.
When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back, Making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. (Or if we are too heavy and can't find out MOJO yet)

He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need..

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.

Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way....


Good friends are like that... You may not always see them, but you know they are always there..

Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours, and remember...

Be kinder than necessary-
Everyone you meet is fighting
Some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......

And leave the rest to God!

FOR WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT

Show and Tail! with Angela at West Virginia's Treasures

Please join Angela at Show and Tail Tuesday.
Every Tuesday she has us tell a story about our pet, a pet story, or an interesting story about pets or animals.

(Today this video was sent to me from Jerry who it was sent to by Ann.) I just thought this was so great and so interesting!



I ran into this quote - "Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there." - Josh Billings

Now I was thinking (lol - like when do I stop) - anyhow - think about that quote - how long do you think the man above stuck to training that shark? A day, a month, a year? I bet years and years and years!

I think about my grandson's black belt and took 4 1/2 years.

I thought about school - and basically we go about 19 years plus.

Becoming a Christian might take a second - but years of being faithful.

Learning a musical instrument, dancing, etc.

I think when something is important it takes time.

My biggest problem is my diet. I want to go on one. Yet my mojo is just not there yet! You know when someone all of a sudden goes on a diet and they do it! Nothing can stop them. Something has clicked for them. What is it?

So do you have anything you've done that takes time? Do you have something you want to do and can't get your mojo up? Or tell me what made you click!

Good Morning and Happy Monday World!

I want to share something I heard on the radio today - I love Country Music and was listening to kicks 101.5 my favorite station here in Georgia.

They were talking about last weeks Country Fair in Nashville where the starts actually take not only the time to put on a show - but they have greet and meets for their fans. Now who else does this?

Shaina Twain was there. She has sold the most albums of any one else - 76 million I believe they said. She had a back ground of abuse - and actually raised her siblings. Quite an interesting story if you want to look her up.

She wrote and a sang a new song - about her journey. Her husband was having an affair with her secretary I believe. They divorced a few years back. She quit singing and was just concentrate on taking care of her son. She is now remarried and ready to sing again.

Tug - one of the commentators who was there last week commented on her. Said she was wonderful - she was surprised her fans still loved and accepted her - and he also said - you can tell one someone is just not quite sure of themselves - (from past wounds - I say), and he was surprised with all her wealth, fame, and money she had these little insecurities.

It goes back to what I believe - when there has been abuse - you do get over it - but the scars remain - and the scars can be in the shape of insecurities.

Now I believe this is true too - she wrote the song for HERSELF - so she could get her own words and feelings written out on paper - then every time she sings it - it is self talk to her. She did it so that she could grow and learn every single day. A while back I wrote about self talking to yourself and she did that exact thing.

Here is her new song: TODAY IS YOUR DAY



and here is her interview if you have time - I believe it was a year or two ago and there is a short commercial, but it's interesting.



"Worry is pulling tomorrow's clouds over today's sunshine."


Let's go girls - today is our day!

Sunday's Thought to you . . .

You know the value of prayer: it is precious beyond all price. Never, never neglect it.

- Sir Thomas Buxton

Praying will change your life! Chatty Crone

Something to think about . . .

"The secret of a happy life is to accept change gracefully." ~ Jimmy Stewart

I loved Jimmy Stewart - he was a role model for me. Did you know he also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve. (Wikipedia)

He wanted to be a pilot. Married for oodles of years to the same women. Had adopted children that never wrote tale all books about him. His dad didn't want him to be a star - never thought it was good enough. Respected his dad - but did it anyway.

So do you accept change gracefully? I have learned to accept change gracefully in many ways - in some things - accepting change gracefully is much harder.

Mine was the loss of my best friend a year ago. Still hard for me to accept. To change plans - no problem. To grow old - hmm, so far so good, but 60 is looming up soon . . .

What about you?

Fun Friday with a little help from my friends...

How many horses in this picture?

No. 5 Bus

A married couple trying to live up to a snobbish lifestyle went to a party. The conversation turned to Mozart. "Absolutely brilliant, magnificent, a genius!"

The woman, wanting to join in the conversation, remarked casually, "Ah, Mozart. You're so right. I love him. Only this morning I saw him getting on the No. 5 bus going to Coney Island."

There was a sudden hush, and everyone looked at her. Her husband was mortified. He pulled her away and whispered, "We're leaving right now. Get your coat and let's get out of here."

As they drove home, he kept muttering to himself. Finally his wife turned to him. "You're angry about something."

"Oh really? You noticed?" he sneered. "I've never been so embarrassed in my life! You saw Mozart take the No. 5 bus to Coney Island? You goober! Don't you know the No. 5 bus doesn't go out to Coney Island?"



Riding Lawn Mower - FOR SALE !!!

My Wife always wanted a riding lawn mower.

She works all day and was always tired when she came home from work and thought that a riding lawn mower would help her get the yard work done quicker so she would have more time for the chores inside the house.

SO, being the handy sort of guy that I am, I made her a riding lawn mower. I guess I thought she would squeal with delight or something and give me a big hug.



To this day I have never been able to understand why are some women are so hard to please !

P.S. I can see out of my left eye pretty good now and should be able to take the patch off some time next week!
Thanks Jerry


Thanks Marydon!



Cancel your credit card before you die.......... .(hilarious! – and yet so sad…)

Now some people are really stupid!!!!
Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die.

This is so priceless, and so, so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today..

A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00 when she died, but now somewhere around $60.00. A family member placed a call to Citibank.

Here is the exchange :

Family Member: 'I am calling to tell you she died back in January.'

Citibank: 'The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply.'

Family Member: 'Maybe, you should turn it over to collections. '

Citibank: 'Since it is two months past due, it already has been.'

Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?'

Citibank: 'Either report her account to frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!'

Family Member: 'Do you think God will be mad at her?'

Citibank: 'Excuse me?'

Family Member: 'Did you just get what I was telling you - the part about her being dead?'

Citibank: 'Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor'


Supervisor gets on the phone:

Family Member: 'I'm calling to tell you, she died back in January with a $0 balance.'

Citibank: 'The account was never closed and late fees and charges still apply.'

Family Member: 'You mean you want to collect from her estate?'

Citibank: (Stammer) 'Are you her lawyer?'

Family Member: 'No, I'm her great nephew.' (Lawyer info was given)

Citibank: 'Could you fax us a certificate of death?'

Family Member: 'Sure.' (Fax number was given )

After they get the fax :

Citibank: 'Our system just isn't setup for death.. I don't know what more I can do to help.'

Family Member: 'Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. She won't care.'

Citibank: 'Well, the late fees and charges will still apply

(What is wrong with these people?!?)

Family Member: 'Would you like her new billing address?'

Citibank: 'That might help....'

Family Member: ' Odessa Memorial Cemetery , Highway 129, Plot Number 69.'

Citibank: 'Sir, that's a cemetery!'

Family Member: 'And what do you do with dead people on your planet???'

(Priceless!! )
You wondered why Citibank is going broke and need the feds to bail them out!!

Thanks Linda





Monkey Kick Off - help him get the ball to the village.

http://www.bing.com/games/online/bing/julodg/default/en-us

Love and have a great Friday - Chatty