Family

O Christmas Tree #Christmas #Elf

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Decorating a Christmas tree can be a tedious event but when the grand children come to help grandma it becomes a JOYOUS tradition.  My husband Bill is the one who puts the tree together and it’s the grand kids who decorate the tree.

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When the grand kids arrive they are always  excited and follow my directions.  However, this is short lived.  It doesn’t take long before they wander away and start entertaining themselves with other things.19-362471

I tell you it is never easy decorating the tree with the two of them, especially Christian.  My grandson would take out the ornaments and want to keep the ones he liked.

Christian would always try to make a deal with me.  “Nana,” he said, ” I will give you all the tree ornaments that people gave me if you give me R2D2, Darth Vadar, Batman, and the Jets football ornament.”  I just love the way he tries to make a deal, every year.  Of course the answer is always, No!  He is just to adorable.  2006ABMississippiLoveseat

Then he finds Elf…and the main event is the Elf…Christmas is here!!!

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Tree not exactly finished still have some more to do….but even a 3/4 finished tree shines thru!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

 

recipe

Green Kale Red Quinoa Salad with Agave Dressing

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My daughter  loved this Green Kale Salad that we ordered at Tocolo Cantina so much!! This recipe is as close as we got. Hope you like it.

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For the dressing:
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt/pepper
For the salad:
2 bunches  kale, cleaned, destemmed and  chopped
1½ cups cooked red quinoa  – you can use white too
1 white onion chopped/diced
3/4 cup Queso Fresco cheese – grated

Blend the dressing together. Mix the salad together and pour dressing over and toss.

serves 4- 6

 

product review

Trudeau Cuisine #simplecuisine #HolidayStockingStuffers

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It’s Holiday time!

What better time to start thinking about what you would like to place in  your mother, sister, aunts, or cousins stocking.

Trudeau kitchen tools and gadgets make the perfect stocking stuffer.

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A set of Trudeau 5 Star Cookie Cutters are festive stars.  Ideal for cookie dough, fondant, pastries, shortbread or creating decorative fruit slices.  5 star gift pack of cutters are made of stainless steel with a fashionableIMG_3578 coral color finish.

Zest Grater – perfect for adding citrus-packed flavor or a light garnish.  The Trudeau Zest Grater features a retractable handle which doubles as a protective sleeve for safe and convenient storage.  The Zest Grater comes in yellow/green goes GRATE with lemons and limes.IMG_3583

Universal Dripless Spout.  Now this amazing UDS allows a clean easy pour from any bottle…100% dripless keeps both bottles and hands clean and oil free.  What I really like about this Universal Dripless Spout is it comes with a cap for storage.

IMG_3577Keeping cooking utensils from causing a mess on the stovetop with this must have Flex Pot clip.  It clips onto the side of a saucepan or stockpot to hold the utensil, eliminating the need for a spoon rest.  The silicon pad protects your pot while the silicone around the opening keeps the utensil from slipping…The Flex Pot Clips is a keeper.1vidholdthatghostjoan

International Wine Charms...easy to identify International Wine Charms are great conversation starters and a perfect touch to at home entertaining.  Set of 6 unique charms hang from stemware and feature five of the finest wine regions including; Italy, France, Argentina, Australia and Ca with the sixth charm representing the world wines.  These stainless steel charmer are quipped with a soft-touch backing to protect delicate glassware.

Trudeau has holiday stockings gifts that are the best of the season.  Affordable and just the right size to stuff the stockings of the foodie, home chef, baker, wine lover, and culinary wiz.

 

product review

CardNinja Ultra Slim Wallet – CUBI #TossYourWallet

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CUBI /CUB·BEE/ (N.)  – INTEGRATED, MINIMALIST, PORTABLE STORAGE. –

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 CARDNINJA

CardNinja the portable storage that turns the phone into a handy carrying case.

CardNinja’s ultra-slim, flexible wallet is made for minimalists.

CardNinja attaches to the back of the phone.

CardNinja makes it easy to just grab the phone and run out to the gym, and run quick errands without the hassel of lugging a bag.  CardNinja holds my credit card, cash, and license right on the back of my phone.

CardNinja is AMAZING!

 CardNinja can hold up to 8 cards, and it’s all you need for your day.  CardNinja is slim enough to keep in your front pocket.

  • Combine your wallet and Android®, iPhone® or Blackberry®.
  • Holds credit/debit cards, drivers license, student ID, some cash, and more.
  • It’s secure. Items won’t fall out (even if you flip it over.)
  • Perfect for men, women, and even kids.
  • Great for the gym, shopping, bars, and everyday use.

Fabrication

  • High quality, spandex blend fabric feels like your best yoga gear. And it’s just as durable.
  • 3M adhesive is secure. Holds securely, but can be removed without leaving any residue.
  • Durable ultrasonic welding creates an durable wallet that is made to last.
  • Hundreds of thousands of users in over 50 countries. The first and best smartphone wallet.

CardNinja has style.  CardNinja is a risk free wallet

CardNinja turned my phone into a wallet and I am CardNinja happy.