tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75668386936565985712024-02-29T21:39:31.441-08:00Heartbeat for Life Got Pulse? What makes your heartbeat? Blogging about my passions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-67324895490843029372015-08-31T11:43:00.000-07:002015-08-31T11:44:14.542-07:00Caesar Chicken Wraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />This is an easy meal I often throw together on those nights we have a lot going on after work and school. It's easy to make and eat quickly, or bring along if we are heading out somewhere. Often I will have a rotisserie chicken that I have deboned in the fridge, or some precooked, chopped chicken that I just throw in. Sometime I also have a Caesar salad kit, that has the dressing, croutons and cheese in it, and it's that much faster and easier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simply, mix all the salad ingredients together and toss in the dressing. Then spoon the salad onto several tortillas and roll them up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been working on some logos for girls camp to go along with our theme. Playing around on Illustrator is too fun for it to be a real assignment. Feel free to use any of these for personal or church use only. </span></div>
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Here are a couple of mock-ups I created to see what one of the designs would look like on a couple of different tops. Some of the other designs will be put onto our camp journals, aprons, flag, and Stake leader books. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time for an old stand by. It had actually been a while since I'd made Taco Soup. I used to make it all the time, but somehow it had fallen out of the routine. I am so glad I remembered this little gem. I whipped it up in no time - which is why I am confused about its absence - I have been a bit of a last minute cook lately, and have been getting pretty good at having dinner on the table in record time, if I do say so myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dear internet world, I am quite disappointed that there is a total lack of good Thai massaman curry recipes out there. This post, therefore, is part of the solution. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of our favorite Thai curries is Massaman curry - but I tried too many lengthy recipes that did not taste like the massaman we have come to love. Finally I got this recipe from a friend, who told me where to get the curry paste. If you have an ethnic food store nearby that sells Thai ingredients, you might find the curry paste there. The brand of paste is Mae Ploy - you might be able to buy it somewhere online. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3-5 potatoes, diced </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 carrots, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 onion, diced</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Can coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tb peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tb. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clear back in 2006, when longboards were beginning to be super popular around here, we decided to make some for ourselves. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We ended up making nine longboards that year, and one sh-longboard (short longboard -shown in picture above - scroll to bottom for instructions on how to make a sh-longboard). </span><span style="font-size: large;">Through the years, we have helped a few others make their own as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's how to do it, </span><span style="font-size: large;">without a press or fancy equipment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went around to a few skate shops and found the size and pattern that we liked. We brought along some paper and a pencil to trace the design. We asked the store attendant first, by the way. We're polite like that. You could also find designs online that you can print out as well. The paper we used was just some of the painters paper you can buy in a roll at Home Depot or Lowe's. It's long and just wide enough. We also marked the place they had placed the screws to attach the trucks. It's helpful later when you decide where to put your trucks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some boards have grooves above the wheels that are cut out on the bottom, to avoid wheel bite, so be aware of that when you are picking your pattern and making your board. You may want to draw the grooves onto your pattern for later reference. Other boards are just made with narrow ends, like the one shown above - then wheel bite isn't even an issue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You want to use some plywood, more specifically, ask for Baltic Birch, 5 ply. We called around to a few stores and lumber yards to make sure they had what we were looking for, and to price it out. We bought one board and cut it in half so we had two pieces that were wide enough for the longboard. Be sure to watch out for wood plugs. We were a little picky when picking out the exact board. We looked for boards that had great wood grain patterns, and no plugs. Sometimes its hard to find one without a plug though. Here's a picture with an example </span><span style="font-size: large;">of a plug. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted to have a clear grip on top of our longboard, and nice finish on the bottom, so a plug kind of ruins the look of the board. If you plan on using grip tape or paint to cover the board, and don't care about the aesthetics of the wood as much as we do, then just discard this whole shpill. They aren't a big deal if you plan on </span><span style="font-size: large;">covering </span><span style="font-size: large;">them up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take your pattern and trace it onto one of the boards. Use a paint brush to spread a lot of glue on the other board and place your traced board on top. Place both boards on bricks or something that will allow the middle of the wood to be suspended. (We used some chairs, with paper or plastic underneath, since the glue will drip). Then place more bricks or weights onto the boards, about 1/4 of the way from the top of your tracing. This will give the board some bend. Add weight until you are satisfied with the curve of the board. </span><span style="font-size: large;">If you have some clamps, clamp them to the sides to hold the boards together. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Then use a drill to drill in some screws around the edge of your pattern. Don't get too close to the line. Once the screws are in place, you can remove the clamps. The screws will hold the bend of the board. We also left the weights until the glue was completely dry. Here's how our set up looked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(You could probably cut it out the next day, but we waited a couple days to let it cure). Remove the weights and take out the screws. Use a jigsaw to cut along your traced line. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you can stain or paint your board. We looked online for a few ideas. We stained most of them, and used a polyurethane varnish to create a clear, smooth layer to finish it off. Some of the boards we used paint and painters tape to create a line or two that ran down the middle. You can also do the same thing with the stain - use the tape to mask off the area you don't want stained. Another way to add design is to draw your own with permanent markers. (You may even print off designs to trace onto your board). Then seal the marker with a spray varnish. And some people may just want to paint it a solid color, varnish it, and throw on some fun stickers on the bottom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other way to add grip is to apply a thick layer of polyurethane and sprinkle silica sand over the top evenly. Once it has dried, use a spray varnish over the top to secure the sand even more. (Try to do this outside, and wear a dust mask. Silica sand is especially not good for you to breath in. Wearing disposable gloves is also a good idea).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tip: try to grip entire surface - places where there isn't any grip makes the surface really slippery, especially if there is ever any moisture that gets on your shoes or board. If you want to do a fun design with grip tape, try griping the rest of your board with silica sand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are a lot of different types of trucks and wheels. Check online for prices and styles. We used the bubble gum wheels on most of our boards. We also added a thin riser pad between the trucks and board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few more ideas I found online for the variety of shapes, sizes, and designs of different boards. The hardest part is deciding what you want your board to look like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Longboarding can be dangerous, so take it easy and be safe. Wear a helmet, and avoid steep terrain. Watch out for speed wabble - tighten your trucks if you experience it. It can throw you off your board if you don't have it tight enough. Learn how to slide stop before you go down any hills. You can buy sliding gloves online, or make your own gloves - click <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Slide-Gloves-for-Longboarding/" target="_blank">here</a> for a tutorial. (He uses velcro to attach the plastic to his gloves - we just melted them right to the gloves). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's simple enough - it's basically just moving the placement of the wheels on a regular skateboard. We went and bought a skateboard deck, just a cheap, plain one. Then we made a pattern for the ends (tail and nose) and cut it out. We placed the trucks on the tail and nose, to lengthen the wheelbase, drilled the holes, and put everything together. We added grip tape (which also hid the original place for the trucks) and viola! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Franck's is a charming and elegant French American restaurant in Holladay. Their chef is a creative genius, to say the least. They have a simple menu with new specials regularly. And they have a new soup. Every. Day. Every day a new soup is born! And never again remade! Simply amazing! The day we tried The Soup was a Peanut Butter and Jelly version of soup. Sounds terrible, right? It knocked the socks off soup. It was the best soup I have ever had! It was more of a Thai Peanut soup, with a hint of Watermelon</span><span style="font-size: large;">. His creations are not the typical pairings, but undoubtedly amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They serve a renowned Meatloaf, which is a saucy cake of shredded meats, on top of a loaf of whipped potatoes and squash, and served with a fruity lavender sauce. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I fell in love with their Pan Seared Sea Bass that is served with a lychee flavored curry sauce, an Asian tropical fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also tried their fondue, and have tried to duplicate this at home. Their dish is a three cheese fondue, made from Gruyere, Swiss, and Emmental cheese, flavored with Kirsch, a cherry flavored liquor. They served cubed French bread </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rub pot with garlic, and discard. Add wine and juices to pot and bring to simmer. Grate cheese and toss in cornstarch. Add one handful at a time to liquid in the pot. Stir and let it melt before adding more, until all the cheese is added. Don't over heat, let bubble, but not boil. Add kirsch and nutmeg. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Transfer to fondue pot. Serve with any of the following: cubed bread, </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">roasted potatoes, diced ham, diced sausages, cubed cooked chicken, apples, pears, asparagus, and steamed carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been working on a few paintings lately, and here is my latest one. I have a few mini paintings I started and they are so much fun! They are pretty quick - which is basically the best reason to do one... or four... Who knows, maybe I'll stick with the wee ones for a while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">My kids are kinda picky when it comes to packing lunches for school. And when I do find something they like, they tire of it quickly if I send it too often. I want them to eat a good lunch, not just the cookie their friend shared with them, so I have been trying to be creative when figuring out new things for them to take. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They like the "build-your-own-pizza" Lunchables, but paying for them all the time is pretty pricy. So, we decided to make our own pizza kits. We bought some english muffins (I think bagel thins or pita bread would work well too) and some of the mini pepperoni. I already had some sauce and cheese on hand. Then I packaged everything up separately. We bought some cute little tupperware sets at the beginning of the school year just for their school lunches and they work great! We put half an english muffin in one, the sauce in the smallest one, and the cheese and pepperoni in another. (We also tried a hawaiian version, with the mini Canadian bacon pieces, and the little pineapple cups). Huge success! I am doing a happy dance right now! Only problem is - I can't send this everyday or they will get tired of it quick. So, next idea - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My kids are nuts. They don't really like the classic home lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. (I know, right?!) They like peanut butter though. But they like Nutella even better. And they like pretzels. So, I send a little peanut butter and jelly snack version along to school occasionally. But the fruit is on the side, and the nutty butter is the shining star. We like to make it into a dip for the pretzels. Sometimes I use graham crackers instead of pretzels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple and quick - chips and some queso. We buy the cans of nacho cheese, so it's super easy to spoon some into a little container for dipping. Veggies are also great to send along, like carrots or broccoli - so they can dip the veggies in the cheese too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Garden Salad with cucumber slices, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and some crunchy croutons, with the dressing on the side. Salads are usually best if you let them put it all together at lunch time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make an easy cole slaw with a bag of chopped slaw (cabbage, carrots, kale) and a container of poppy seed dressing. Throw in some craisins and nuts too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm lunches in a thermos - like hot tomato soup, with a cheese stick and some fruit. (or Chicken noodle soup with cheese and crackers)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Send a small container of hummus, with sides of veggies, like cucumbers, carrots, celery, and grape tomatoes, and some pita chips. I love homemade hummus about 100X better than any store bought hummus. Try my homemade recipe <a href="http://heartbeatforlife.blogspot.com/2011/04/kebabs-with-hummus-and-chili-sauce.html" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pack plain pasta and send sauce on the side - we like fresh tomato and basil salsa because its best at room temperature. (just dice up some tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss in some chopped fresh basil or pesto). Send a roll or veggies on the side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Send a brunch - with pancakes or waffles, and a side of syrup and fruit. Or send m</span><span style="font-size: large;">uffins and fruit - we love banana, zucchini, and pumpkin muffins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hot cocoa is a fun thing to send in a thermos on cold days. (Works well with a straw). Love to pair this with a brunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make your own Uncrustables - disclaimer: my kids actually like it sometimes when I make a fun little PB&J sandwich and crimp the sides of the bread so the crust comes off. They work well if you make a lot and freeze them. Then they are grab and go, and have the morning to thaw. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meat and cheese sandwiches - I usually make these fun by using a cookie cutter to cut something out of the middle, but put the whole thing in a bag or box. They like eating shapes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smoothies - make your own fruit and veggie smoothies. You can even freeze them in an empty plastic water bottle, so they can grab and go on those mornings when your are running late. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My kids <i>love</i> yogurt! Especially if they can add fruit and granola. Sometimes we use Gogurts and freeze the whole box, so the yogurt is still cold by the time lunch comes around. Other times, we use other packaged yogurts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fruit Dip - this is a favorite. I generally send sliced apples and grapes with a simple dip, like yogurt, or cream cheese and honey. There are lots of different kinds of fruit dip recipes out there. My kids love all of them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fruit Salad - easier to send if you have mandarin oranges, kiwi, or berries on hand. They are harder to send with a fruit dip, but make a great fruit salad. I usually send the dressing on the side - which is the same recipes I use for fruit dips. Its great to send some nuts or granola as a topping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sushi - if your kids like sushi (oddly, mine do), the veggie and cream cheese ones are great for sending along for lunch, with a little side of soy sauce. (Make it for dinner the night before. See my recipe for making homemade sushi <a href="http://heartbeatforlife.blogspot.com/2011/02/sushi-rolls.html" target="_blank">here</a>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another version of "sushi" is sending along thinly sliced cucumbers, cream cheese, and thinly sliced fillings, like carrots, bell peppers, apples, spinach, even some lunch meat- and letting them make their own veggie-version sushi at lunch. Making lunch fun to eat can often influence them to eat it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove chicken from the bone, and chop into chunks. Peel the carrots and sweet potatoes and chop. In saucepan, sauté potatoes and carrots for several minutes, then add broth and bring to boil. Cook for 5-8 minutes. Add chicken, corn and peas. Mix cornstarch in water, and add to saucepan. Stir till it thickens. If it does thicken within a few minutes, add more cornstarch/water mixture a little bit at a time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a cutting board, run a sharp knife down the center of each vanilla bean, just to open a slit in the side of the pod. Then place the whole pod inside your bottle of Vodka, and wait 4-6 months. The color will start to darken, and the more time you give your vanilla, the darker and richer it will be. You can also pour the Vodka into a more decorative bottle, and add a cute label, if you want to spice it up. It makes great gifts for Christmas! This bottle is just an empty vintage soda bottle. I like using a clear bottle so I can tell how dark it's getting. Then I just got a cork to fit into the top, and <i>voila</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where to get your vanilla beans - I got mine at Costco, but you can also order them online at places like Beanilla.com, or even Amazon. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a check list of items you may want in your </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">plus helpful tips I have learned over the years</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inexpensive backpack or order military
bags online - they have lots of great outer pockets, and you can find some pretty cheap ones on ebay or army surplus<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">4-8 water bottles (about 1 gal per adult per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>FOOD OPTIONS</u>: (</span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">there are a lot of options out there, so pack what you will actually eat)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Granola bars, protein bars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bag of trail mix / nuts, dried fruit </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cans or packages of tuna</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chicken salad w/ crackers<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bouillon (cubes or powder)</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> - easy to add flavor to meals</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cans of prepared soup - saves having to add water to your meal, --less water you have to pack</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bags of prepared food / meals ready to eat (meals packaged in bags, rather than cans - there is quite the variety these days, from Progresso Soups to Mountain Man Meals) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">bags or cans of meat - chicken, beef, tuna, spam, or even shrimp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Packages instant oatmeal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Packages hot cocoa<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chia seeds - adds protein and nutrition to anything- drinks to meals</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Small candies, mints, or gum</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Powdered drink mixes - drink extra calories<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dried potato flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dried bean flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">freeze dried fruits and veggies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">boxed milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Honey sticks, honey stinger waffles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">pudding - cups or packages </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">individual packaged fig bars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">fruit cups or fruit snacks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">applesauce - cups or packages</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">pop tarts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ramen noodles / cup of soup / mac and cheese cups</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">individual cracker packs or cookies</span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "raleway"; font-size: large; line-height: 1.15; text-indent: 0in;">bags of dried prepared foods, like pastas, noodles, rice dishes, soup mixes , yaki soba</span><span style="color: #434343; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "raleway"; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">any packaged sauces you may want, from Asian to Italian to Mexican - there are small serving packages available in most grocery stores</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "raleway"; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">jar of peanut butter - who doesn't like to eat right out of the jar?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "raleway"; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">large pretzels</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a list of ideas on making your own Ready to Eat Meals and organizing them for each day- you can pack each meal in a gallon size ziplock bag for "ration sizes" so your food lasts long enough. Some people also vacuum pack them, so they are more compact - although that makes it a little harder to go through and replace items that have a shorter shelf life. You should prepare enough meals for 3 days - 72 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flashlight w/ batteries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Matches / lighter / flint</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Small Can opener </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plastic utensils </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Radio w/ extra batteries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pen / paper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pocket knife</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Duct tape - wrap a generous amount around an old gift card or popsicle stick</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thick rubberbands</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Scissors</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Work gloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kleenex / toilet paper / handkerchief</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Comb / brush / hair ties</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Shampoo/Conditioner or Dry Shampoo</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Deodorant </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Soap / cleansing towelettes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lotion / chap-stick</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Toothbrush / </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">Toothpaste / Floss</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Feminine hygiene products </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wet wipes </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wash cloths </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hand Sanitizer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sun screen </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First aid supplies - pain relief, bandages, medication, etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fingernail clippers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dryer Lint – in bag, very flammable,
easy to start fires with – very light<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fire starter sticks, or newspaper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tarp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rope / Paracord<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emergency bracelets <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Small shovel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nylon pantyhose, clean cotton rag or coffee filters - to filter water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Water filter or purifiers, or bleach (not scented, etc.) 16 drops/gal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hats, beanies, socks, underwear<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wide mouth water bottle or bladder <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instant heat packets / hand warmers<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Whistle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Zip-ties</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Carabineers / nylon straps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Packable down blanket/ sleeping bag /
coat <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Emergency blankets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cloth diapers and formula (if you have a baby in your family)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Playing cards - something lightweight and small for children to do</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plastic bags / garbage bags</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If possible - pack one pair clothes and shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cash</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Copies of ID's, other important documents, laminate or put in plastic sleeve</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Helpful hints:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You may or may not want everything from this list in your pack. It is up to you. You may not fit everything into your bag, so decide what items are best for you. Use carabineers, rope, or nylon straps to attach extra items to the outside of your pack if you need to. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Write expiration on food before
packing it. It will make it easier to replace these items. Pick a day each year
to go through your pack and replace perishable items. It could be Superbowl or
Conference weekend. Use the items at home when they are about to expire. It is
good to know if your family will eat the food you have packed.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I usually go through our packs twice a year, once in April, then again in October. I like to have winter gear in there during the winter months, and hats and sunscreen during the hotter months. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Another good
idea is to test your kits. Take your packs and try to survive 24-72 hours with
them. You usually<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>only need 24 hours
before you realize what you are missing. 72 hours will determine if you have
enough food and water. <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Pack travel size toiletries as well to save space and weight. The more you test your kit, the quicker you will realize what is necessary and what is not. </span><span style="text-indent: 0in;">Try to be prepared for hot and cold weather. These packs
should sustain you in times of evacuation and disaster. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: 0in;"><br /></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0in;">These items should be packed per person, however, with small children, try packing the toiletries and other light items in their packs, so if they are old enough, they can carry their own pack. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn how to make easy water filter anywhere - with empty plastic water bottle, cut off bottom of the bottle. </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">Use a rubber band to secure</span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;"> a coffee filter, T-shirt, or nylon to top, so it's tight. Turn it upside down and </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">layer in bag or can - ashes/charcoal, dirt, small pebbles, dirt, rocks a few times. Then pour the water in the top, and drain the clean water out bottom into a cup or other container. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I like packing a little bit of bleach as an easy way to purify water. It's a lot easier than making a homemade purifier/filter, although knowing multiple ways of filtering is always better. I would filter out any debris with a cotton rag or a coffee filter in a similar way, but then I would purify it with bleach. Just empty out a little bottle of eye drops, and replace it with bleach so you can measure drop by drop how much you are putting into your water. Just be sure to relabel the bottle so you don't accidentally use bleach in your eyes! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Things that may be harmful around your house in event of disaster: broken glass, debris, damaged gas or electrical lines, fires, objects/structures that may fall. Don't light matches - use a flashlight.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">There are lots of different fire starters you could pack. Homemade fire starter idea– fill empty egg carton with either lint, newspaper, cotton balls, or sawdust and then pour over some wax. Let cool, cut into individual fire starters. Store in baggies. I just pack dryer lint in a baggie, but these little starters probably burn a little longer. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cut up T-shirt and Vaseline – another homemade fire starter - form into balls, store in ziplock bag. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Dryer lint and petroleum jelly balls – another DIY fire starter.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Store some fishing
line, few hooks and weights in an Altoid tin for light weight means of catching food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reuse canned goods: use empty can for
boiling water or as a fire pit.</span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pack clothes, coat, or blanket in
your Nalgene bottle – keeps them dry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Small pencil sharpener – easy way to
make fire tinder from sticks or pencil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I get most of my hygiene items - like shampoo, soap and toothpaste - from hotels - they have it, just ask for it. I also get many small packaged condiments the same way. Mayo, ketchup, salt, etc- all from fast food joints. Good to have a few things like that to season with if something doesn't taste right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Water-proof your matches by dipping
the heads in turpentine, clear nail polish, or wax. Let them dry before storing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cans of magic flame – instant heat
(used for fondue) – as extra fire fuel. Just use a stick to rub some of the product on wood, tinder, etc. and light. Can also put in empty can for instant mini fire pit. You can also just pop the lid and light the gel - it burns for about an hour - or replace the lid to smother the flames and save remainder fuel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reuse food bags for water – poke holes
and hang as shower, dip in river to carry water, use as filter for water, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Use duct tape to cover hot spots
before (or after) getting a blister, use strips to close wounds, mend torn
tarps, packs, or clothing, or use to extract ticks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eliminate the need for can opener with
easy open canned goods – the pull and peel kind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn how to make hammock with
paracord, <a href="http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/diy-paracord-hammock/">here</a> or <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Multiuse-paracord-hammock-in-a-Nalgene/">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn how to make shelters, <a href="http://www.wilderness-survival.net/shelters-2.php">here</a> or <a href="http://www.practicalsurvivor.com/shelter">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn to make homemade dry shampoo <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/5047/dry-shampoo/" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used this game during a workshop to help people have fun while learning about preparedness - 72 Hour kit Cranium. I just printed it out, cut each item out and folded them and then put them in four separate jars, with labels. Feel free to download my labels and word strips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Chopped up in a quiche, frittata, or omelet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Grated or cut into noodles and served with a pasta sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Shredded or pulsed in muffins, waffles, pancakes, breads, cakes, and cookies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Pickled </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. In skillet dinners or stir-fry dishes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Sliced thin, rolled up with variety of fillings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Add in soups or chilies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Diced in pasta dishes, like lasagna or mac and cheese, or served breaded as substitute for chicken or eggplant parmesan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Grated into meatballs or meatloaf</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. As a stand alone side dish, grilled, baked, etc. breaded or seasoned with or without other veggies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">11. As a main dish like Ratatouille</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">12. Breaded and cooked in a sandwich, or as a burger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">13. Cut and cooked like chips, or fried like french fries</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">14. Tossed in blender with your smoothie mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">15. As a crustini or cracker with toppings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">16. Raw in salads or with dips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">17. Peel, chop and marinate in pineapple juice for 24 hours, then substitute in recipes that call for pineapple, like Upside-Down Pineapple Cake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">20. Sliced thin to add to your pizza, or add it to your pizza crust recipe, substitute the water for blended zucchini. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we were newly weds, I would make this dish just about every week. Since then, I have learned just a little bit about cooking, or so I like to think, and this little gem has fallen out of the regular routine. It must have been during that time that I developed an aversion to our weekly menu items, and hardly make very many of them anymore. It's just the way I am - I have a hard time with monotony. However, my husband, who never tired of this dish, will request it every now and then. This is a little spin on this dish, much to my delight, using sweet potatoes and parmesan cheese, instead of regular white potatoes and cheddar cheese. And to give full credit where credit is due, the creative license for this goes to my one and only. It's a keeper!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Directions are pretty straight forward: brown your beef, add the soup, tomatoes and green beans and simmer. Plop on your mashed taters and cheese and pop in the oven, long enough to melt the cheese. Done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right now I am in charge of organizing the activities for our ladies group at church. I have fun creating the invitations to hand out each month. Here are a few of the activities that we have done and the announcement to go with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted to just have a night to have fun together, so we got together, brought fun snacks, and played games. It was easy and fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We had a fun social dinner, potluck style, but decorated like a tea party. We also had a book exchange to go along with it, and talked about reading out of good books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted to do something fun, so we rode our bikes around the neighborhood together, visited with some of elderly women in the neighborhood, and had refreshments at each of the stops. Several of the women also brought their kids along in bike trailers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here's the labels for the water bottles we had at one of the stops. Feel free to download the labels for your own use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a few canning experts, we planned a day where we could learn how to can our produce from the summer. We provided two different items to be preserved, and everyone was able to take home one of each. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple activities like this are great (if you live close enough to the temple). Carpool and go out for ice cream afterwards. This was half the invite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've always been an active person - but sticking with a routine is still hard with my busy life. Here are a few things I have learned along the way to staying fit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Set up and focus on weekly goals, rather than always staring at the final goal. Slow and steady wins the race. We often want to see results quickly and expect to reach our final goal without seeing all the steps in order to get there. Seeing yourself achieve each step will keep you moving forward. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Set up a reward system for yourself when you reach certain milestones and goals. Make them something you really want to work for or it will be easy to dismiss. It could be one big item, or lots of small things. Try not to reward yourself with chocolates or ice cream, etc. It could be anything from a new pair of shoes to setting aside money for a vacation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. Set a routine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Set a day and time for your workout time. Don't leave it to chance, or it will be easier to go to bed each day without getting it done. Try to schedule your workouts everyday, or every other day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. Mix it up</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Once or twice a week, depending on your workout schedule, substitute a different activity into your workouts. If you run, try cycling or yoga. If you weight train, try going for a hike or swimming. Do something that you will look forward to each week. You could even try something new. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> It is a lot easier to stay consistent if you have a workout buddy. You can help each other show up and push each other to finish strong. It is too easy to end your workout early or only put half the effort in when you workout alone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Find someone you can report your progress to, and who can ask if you are meeting your goals. Its a lot harder to explain your excuses to someone else than to yourself. Social media is a great way to report. There are apps that show your progress and compare you to others that are doing the same thing you are doing. A popular one for runners and cyclist is Strava, but there are lots of others out there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7. Read motivational media </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Find some books, magazines, or blogs that inspire you to keep pushing through. There are a lot out there, so they are easy to find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8. Find and enter a race or competition</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Having a competition to work for is a great way to stay focused, especially because you have to pay to enter. Money talks, and if you are like me, you don't want to waste your money. It could be once a year, or once a month. Do what you feel comfortable with, but the more you enter, the more likely you will stay consistent. There are events that are once a year, and others that are once a week. Start looking, and you will be surprised at how many there are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">9. Sign up for a league, or create one</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Participating with a group of people every week is great motivation. It could be swimming, tennis, volleyball, soccer, hiking, skiing, softball, etc. If you can't find one in your community that interests you, get some friends together and make a group. It is fun and an easy way to add a extra exercise to your workout plan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> When you are working out regularly, rest is essential. Be sure to get enough sleep at nights, and be sure to set aside one day a week that is workout free. If you are not getting the rest you need, you will burn out quickly. Add an extra 30 minutes of sleep to your schedule if you can, or add a power nap during a lunch break. It can go a long way to helping your body recover from all the extra training. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love Station 22. It is hip, fun, and they have an awesome supply of gourmet sodas. We try a new soda every time we go. They have a fun and creative chef, who adds to the menu all the time. They serve sandwiches and burgers, and as well as some specialty dishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things I ever ordered was from their dessert menu - S'more's in a Cup. It was a hot, rich chocolate pudding, with chocolate pieces, served in a mug, topped with a marshmallow and toasted in the oven, then sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. Doesn't that sound enticing? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've tried many of their burgers, their wedge salad, and their amazing Sage-Fried Chicken and Waffles. So good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One dish that stands out from the rest is their Ratatouille Sandwich, from their Vegetarian Menu This dish was so impressive, I was almost shocked. After the first bite, I began slowly taking it apart and taking mental notes of everything in it. This will definitely be a new summer meal around our house as soon as the squash and is ready to be picked. I need to go plant an eggplant out their too. Here is my analysis on how to make this at home: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, a tip of the day: pesto is now a favorite spread on some of my sandwiches!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-5228098392004395232013-03-21T17:58:00.002-07:002014-11-04T21:28:18.009-08:00Restaurant Review: Flanagan's Irish Pub, and copycat Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We recently ate at Flanagan's Irish Pub in Park City. The food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere is fun! We tried several different dishes, and each one was Irish Heaven! They have a Salmon Sandwich that is to die for. I would go back there just for that sandwich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They also serve a fun dish, Bangers and Mash, which is</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Irish sausage served with mashed potatoes and gravy. We made a similar version at home with boiled potatoes and cabbage. You can find an Irish Sausage at your local grocer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also loved their Reuben Sandwich, with corned beef and swiss cheese, and decided to make it at home for St. Patrick's weekend. It turned out fabulous! Here's how it goes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slightly toast the bread, slather with dressing, and pile up the corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut. Wrap sandwich in foil and heat in oven till hot and cheese is melted. Enjoy with some coleslaw, chips, or pickles. We served some sliced green bell peppers too to look like a three-leafed clover. And then remember to serve it all up with a large frothy Root-beer float. Here's to eyes in your heads and none in your spuds!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-25188374604386633802012-10-04T16:39:00.001-07:002014-10-21T15:03:58.070-07:00Homemade Everything Apple Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't you think that homemade is just so much better than anything else out there? I don't always cook from scratch, I'll admit that. I enjoy the convenience of eating without slaving away. But when I am in the mood for something a little better and willing to put in a little time, I get an urge to turn my nose up to the frozen and canned goods, and reach for the pantry door. And to my computer to find a good recipe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May substitute 1/2 cup flour with almond flour and add 1 tsp. brown sugar for a richer crust flavor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Peel and slice apples. Toss with remaining ingredients. Spoon into prepared pie shells. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-42507338202067588022012-10-02T18:28:00.001-07:002014-09-04T14:13:13.023-07:00Toffee Apple Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the apple and caramel combination, so the crunchy, caramel-like toffee bits in this make this an easy and tasty substitute. I love cream cheese and I love toffee. And I love easy snack ideas. What more can I say?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together. Add toffee bits. Serve with sliced apples.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-83241754510503381102012-09-14T09:26:00.002-07:002014-09-30T19:43:13.256-07:00Swiss Steaks<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a great dish to make with all the tomatoes and peppers from the garden. Simply blanch 4-5 large tomatoes, remove skins, and chop fine, instead of using canned tomatoes. I think this would also be great with some roasted chiles or peppers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4-6 thin steaks, or 1 beef round, cut into 1/2" to 1" slices</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brown bacon in bottom of cast iron pan or skillet. Set aside. Mix spices and rub onto steaks, then dip in flour. Oil your pan and brown the steaks at med-high heat for 2 min. on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute onion, garlic and peppers for 2 minutes, and add tomatoes and beef broth and bring to simmer. Add steaks and spoon sauce over top. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon over top. Cover for 1-2 hours. Serve over rice.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-79089125549105348872012-08-04T15:10:00.001-07:002014-11-04T21:49:34.297-08:00Pork Tenderloin with Firecracker Marinade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This makes a perfect 4th of July dish, but can be made anytime of the year. It is meant to be grilled outside, but I might make this in the oven to spice up a chilly day, too. It was perfect with some corn on the cob and some spuds. I made twice as much of the marinade to serve as a sauce, also. </span></div>
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2 pork tenderloins (about 1lb)</div>
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2 cloves garlic</div>
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce</div>
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2 Tb. brown sugar</div>
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2 Tb. oil</div>
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2 Tb. vinegar or cider vinegar</div>
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2 Tb. soy sauce</div>
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1-2 tsp. red pepper sauce</div>
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2 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix marinade ingredients and marinate pork 2 -12 hours. Obviously, the longer the better. Roast red peppers, cut and mix with remaining ingredients and set aside. Grill pork over medium heat 20-25 min. Serve with bell pepper mixture. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566838693656598571.post-60879724783016062162012-07-19T20:48:00.001-07:002014-05-14T21:37:30.704-07:00Mediterranean Couscous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been cooking </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">light meals lately, just throwing things together, trying to </span><span style="font-size: large;">use </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">lots of veggies and other healthy stuff, like quinoa and couscous instead of the traditional side of potatoes, pasta or rice. Here is something we had the other evening and loved it! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I quickly wrote it down </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">so I can duplicate it again. The additional recipe that follows is a variation. I love roasted tomatoes, too. If I had them on hand I may have added them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups couscous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 cup chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tb. olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3-4 garlic, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 - 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tb. basil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tb. oregano</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 onion, finely diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 zucchini, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 carrot, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 bell pepper, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 handful fresh green beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. parsley</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 roma tomatoes, peeled and diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">parmesan cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bring chicken broth to a boil. Add couscous and cook according to packaging directions, or till soft. Remove from heat, fluff with fork and toss in cubed chicken. ( I had some rotisserie chicken on hand, so that is what I used, otherwise I would have chopped up some fresh chicken and sautéed it in some olive oil, then added it to the couscous. In another pan, heat the oil and sauté the carrots for several minutes. Then add other veggies except tomatoes. Sauté for a few more minutes, then add spices and garlic. Sauté until veggies are al dente. Add tomatoes for last 1-2 minutes. Serve over couscous with some freshly grated parmesan cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Mediterranean Grill Over Quinoa</u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Another evening, we had something similar, except we grilled the chicken and veggies and served it up over some cooked quinoa, but you could use rice if you don't have quinoa on hand. Here's the exact recipe:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 chicken breasts, sliced in half or thirds</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 zucchini, cut into several pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 bell peppers, cut into several pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 onion, quartered</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 roma tomatoes, quartered</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">dried or fresh oregano</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">dried or fresh thyme</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">dried or fresh basil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slice the chicken into halves or thirds, and drizzle with olive oil. Then season with oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder. Place on grill over medium heat. Cook 13-18 minutes. Cut veggies, drizzle with olive oil and season with herbs. Place on grill over med-low heat. Grill till preferred doneness, about 8-12 min, turning occasionally. (I actually cut my veggies into bite size pieces and grilled in a grill basket.) Cook quinoa in rice cooker just as you would with rice, or on stove top according to packaging directions. Serve chicken and veggies over quinoa and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These are my all-time favorite pancakes. They are a Williams and Sonoma Waffle recipe-gone-griddle-style. These are awesome because they are so fluffy! And they taste ridiculously amazing! I might add 1 tsp. of vanilla once in a while, and most of the time we add blueberries. Then I serve them with some sweet buttermilk syrup. For a link to my recipe for the syrup, click <a href="http://heartbeatforlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Sauces" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 tsp. baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tb. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5 Tb. melted shortening or oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 Tb. metled butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simply throw everything in a bowl and mix, or a blender, occasionally substituting some of the flour with something super healthy like oats or wheat flour or maybe even some flax seed, pour onto a hot griddle and enjoy!</span><br />
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