A HUGE thank you to all the men (and women) who did their part to raise awareness of prostate cancer! Monica … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Healthy Living – Ideas?? Questions??
November 30, 2011 by · 2 Comments
As with last week, for this weeks healthy living post, I thought I would ask for some input from you. Are there any health related topics that you would like to see discussed?Any women's health questions? Any general health topics that you would like to see discussed?Is there a particular disease or syndrome you would like to see information on?Aging related topics such as...why do people wrinkle as they age or why do they lose their hair...etc?Nutrition related … [Read more...]
Yummy Christmas Recipes ~ Christmas Morning "Husband" Saver ~
November 29, 2011 by · 1 Comment
We make this every Christmas Eve and pop it in the fridge. In the morning you just add the crumb mixture and bake. Serve with fresh cut up fruit and hot cinnamon rolls, the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! This recipe was originally called Christmas Morning "Wife" Saver. Well, in our house my husband always made the big Christmas breakfast so I felt it was only fitting to rename it!! Christmas Morning "Husband" Saver 18-20 slices bread, crusts removed Cooked ham slices or … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
November 26, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Tip # 35 Lower your thermostat by 4-5 degrees Celsius With the colder winter months now upon us, our energy consumption starts to rise dramatically. You can save energy if you: Lower your thermostat by 4-5 degrees Celsius (7-9 degrees Fahrenheit) while you're sleeping at night and when no one is at home. Install a programmable thermostat. You can save 2% on your heating bill for every degree Celsius you turn down your thermostat. Monica … [Read more...]
"noreply-comment@blogger.com"
November 25, 2011 by · 4 Comments
When I receive an e-mail comment on a non-giveaway post I always try to respond, even if it's just to say "thanks". However, of late I have been noticing something I rarely encountered previously. When I click reply, many e-mails now have the "noreply-comment@blogger.com", which makes it difficult to correspond and interact with many fellow bloggers.I believe this is just an issue with "Blogger" blogs and if you want fellow bloggers to be able to respond to your e-mails you … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – What would you like to see??
November 23, 2011 by · 3 Comments
For this weeks healthy living post, I thought I would ask for some input from you. Are there any health related topics that you would like to see discussed?Any women's health questions? Any general health topics that you would like to see discussed?Is there a particular disease or syndrome you would like to see information on?Aging related topics such as...why do people wrinkle as they age or why do they lose their hair...etc?Nutrition related topics?Breast … [Read more...]
Yummy Christmas Recipe ~ Surprise Dip ~
November 21, 2011 by · 7 Comments
PHOTO FROM FREECHRISTMASWALLPAPERS.NET My daughter makes this dip every Christmas and we usually have it on Christmas Eve. There are many variations on this recipe, hope you enjoy our take on it. Surprise Dip 250g (8oz) cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 250g (8oz) can small shrimp, drained 1 cup seafood sauce 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 1 large tomato seeded and diced 1 green pepper diced 3 green onions diced Cream first three ingredients … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
November 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
# 34 Try to cook more efficiently When cooking in a pot, maximize efficiency by always using a lid. You can also turn off the oven several minutes before the cooking is done as the oven will retain the heat (I wouldn't do this with sensitive baking) When using your oven to cook a roast, a chicken, meatloaf etc. save turning on the cook top elements by also using the heat already in the oven to bake potatoes and some vegetables In the cooler months, when I finish with the oven … [Read more...]
Even I have my limits!!
November 18, 2011 by · 7 Comments
Anyone who knows me, even a little, will attest to how much I love my cats. They run our household and are way beyond spoiled. However, even I have my limits, especially when it comes to my coffee. I'm very protective of my coffee and drink several cups a day! Well, today I was puttering around the house and catching up on some weekly chores. I sat my coffee on the island while I went down to put on a load of laundry, came back up stairs and...you guessed it...my 12 year old … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Baby it’s cold outside!!
November 16, 2011 by · 8 Comments
Baby it's cold outside!! Monica … [Read more...]
Effects of a Stroke
November 16, 2011 by · 1 Comment
If you missed last weeks post, you can find it here.Each stroke is different. How well you recover from a stroke depends upon many factors including how much and what parts of your brain were damaged and your health before the stroke. The work you do with your stroke rehabilitation team and the support from family and friends is also important to your recovery.A stroke damages the brain and causes a sudden loss of brain function. Because your brain controls everything you … [Read more...]
Yummy Christmas Recipes ~ Cranberry Pistachio Bark ~
November 14, 2011 by · 7 Comments
PHOTO FROM FREECHRISTMASWALLPAPERS.NET Over the coming weeks I thought I would share some of my favourite Christmas recipes. This recipe is from a former co-worker of mine. I'll caution you to resist the urge to double the recipe, if you do, trust me, you'll eat it all!! We make it every Christmas and it is unbelievably good!! Cranberry Pistachio Bark 1 pound good quality white chocolate (I use Belgian)1 cup dried cranberries1 cup shelled pistachiosMelt chocolate in the top of a … [Read more...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day 2011
November 14, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Advocate Awareness Blue Celebrate ChampionsChildren Community Cure Diabetes Diabetes Champion Diagnosis Family Fight Friends Hope InsulinJDRF Manage Mentor Participate Research Role Model SupportTreat Type 1 Diabetes Did you know 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or Prediabetes? Did you know World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who, along with Drs. Charles Best, John Macleod and James Bertram Collip co-discovered insulin. Did you know insulin was … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
November 12, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Tip # 33Use Compact Fluorescent Light BulbsThe existing light bulb we are used to is technology from over 100 years ago. It is inefficient and produces heat. A common energy saving tip is to use a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL).These bulbs cost more to purchase, they save you money over the life of the bulb. They last much longer than a traditional incandescent bulb, run cooler, and use almost 80% less electricity. About 18 months ago we replaced the majority of our old … [Read more...]
