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No Wedding Bell Blues

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 Are they not a cute couple?  All smiles and full of glee.. all wedding night long.

This couple debunk the old saying, a blind date is not a good date, for 8 year after their blind date they decided to tie the knot on  July 20th, 2012.

The whole family was invited and we partied hardy.

My daughter…She is so much taller than me (thank God) …I really liked my daughter’s dress – it was a little different from her usual taste…Erica your taste is getting better.All our special men…Anthony, Damian, Owen and Billy…they suited up and came to wish Scott the best on his wedding day…Anthony, my daughter’s boyfriend….no nothing yet!All the special gals…when we try to get a picture together, we just cannot be serious.  We tried to kick up our heels and hoped that we could give the Rockette’s a run for their money.  REALLY! Think you are seeing double?  No, you are not seeing double…Scott and Anthony are twins…not identical twins, fraternal twins…so their mother says…I still think the doctor made a mistake.  When these guys were little I could never tell them apart…my daughter always did.  Ma, she would say, why can’t you tell the difference I can…guess my eyes were not  good even back then.  I was so happy when Anthony grew a beard, now I have no problem telling them apart.Bobbi-Ann mother of the groom.  My very good friend.  Carmine and Bobbi-Ann proud parents of the groom…Carmine looks so dapper in his tuxedo…really liked the matching vest…Being at a wedding is something to cherish.  It is a happy time were we  can enjoy each others company in a celebratory mood…Sharing this time with special people and raising our glasses to the bride and groom.

We can also be very silly after a few glasses being raised to the bride and groom… OK, guys sit up straight and smile!

Yes, no wedding bell blues here…Scott took his wedding vows and Alicia heard her wedding bells.  However, the event of the night was this special angel… Angel Owen…who  blessed our night away…

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Mint Julep Sticks

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Here is a fun and easy recipe for cool fresh flavor treats for kids and adults:

Mint Julep Sticks

In a sauce pan combine 1 1/3 cups sugar with 2 1/2 cups cold water.  Heat stirring constantly, until the sugar melts.  Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in 4 Tbsp. finely chopped mint leaves.  Set aside to cool.  Strain and pour mixture into ice-pop molds (you can use silicone mini-muffin pan or small paper cups).  Insert an ice-pop stick into each and freeze for 3-4 hours or until solid.

source:Parenting

 

For grown up treat add 1 Tbsp bourbon to the mixture before pouring into the ice-pop molds. Cheers!

 

Did You Know, Food and Health

Memories and You

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Memories, light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were…

Don’t know about you but my memory is not exactly lighting the corners of my mind.  More like darkening the corners…I now have the memory of a sieve.  Whenever someone says something to me it  kinda sifts right through….What to do? What to do?

 How do I make my brain remember what I ate last night, or what I walked into the room to get…you know that , now what did I come in here for?  As I scratch head.

Well, It seems that we can help improve our memory with some good food and some good vitamins, this according to realage.com.

1. Take 900 milligrams of DHA omega-3s a day. “Why so much emphasis on these good fats? Your brain is 60% fat — and half of that is DHA, which keeps your brain cells flexible, fluid, and communicating well. DHA also fights memory loss. Your body can’t make DHA, so you have to get it from food and supplements. We get our DHA from algae-based capsules — not fish oil — to limit concerns about toxins in fish.”                                       

2. Eat plenty of foods rich in DHA. “Opt for fresh or canned salmon, canned tuna, trout, sardines, walnuts, avocados, canola oil, and flaxseeds. Along with olive oil, these memory protectors are the only fats you should even think about eating.”

  3. Eat oodles of fruits and vegetables. “Their nutrients are vital brain food.”

4. Take 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 a day; 1,200 IU after age 60. “Vitamin D3 helps blood flow to your brain, among many other benefits.”

 

5. Season foods with turmeric. “Most yellow mustard has turmeric. A daily teaspoon helps clear cellular waste from your brain.”

Simple, yes?

The key, once again, is healthy eating, this helps give the brain the nutrition it needs…So good food is not just for the body, but also for the brain…This is a muscle we tend to ignore.   Want a recipe against brain shrinkage, eat fruits, vegetables, and get that DHA…

Oh, don’t forget, that eating healthy to boost memory is a great thing, but do avoid unhealthy foods, such as saturated, and transfats, or added sugars, or syrup, see these guys steal your memory.

So the next time you go into a room to get something and stop dead in your tracks and wonder, why did I come in here for?

You might be surprised  when your brain remembers…

 

http://www.realage.com/anti-aging/how-to-sharpen-your-memory-and-prevent-alzheimers-with-food-and-vitamins?eid=1010657361&memberid=11352174

Did You Know, Travel

Mom, What Is That Smell? – Ways To Freshen Your Car

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A few weeks ago, my granddaughter dropped  a open milk drink with a straw in my car.  It rolled under the passenger seat and I told her don’t worry, that I will get it when we get home.  Well, you won’t believe it, but I forgot all about the  drink and it sat under the seat for a few  weeks.  I take mass transit to work, so the only time I drive is to go visit.  As soon as I got into my car – wham – the stink hit me, but I forgot about the milk and drove all the way to my daughters, thinking,  I have to throw out my shoes, because it smelled like a dump in the car. (I didn’t know what else to think as I was driving).  When my daughter got into the car she said, Mom , what is that smell?  I said it’s my shoes, then she gave me the mommy look and  started to look around the car and she found the container with the rotten milk.  She went into the house and got the baking soda and sprinkled it on the  floor mats in the back.  It worked, after shopping for a couple of hours, by the time we got back into the car, the odor was pretty much gone.   I was very happy beacause I really liked my shoes 🙂

Home Digest has 4 more ways to get out car odors :

Sniff Salts:  Pour fragrant bath salts into a loose-leaf tea strainer, and place it in the glove compartment for a fast refesher every time you pull out the map.

Get a whiff of wax: Drop a potpourri wax candle tart into a cup holder and take your favorite scent with you wherever you go.

Dry and drive: Lay fresh herbs, like basil,  on a piece of newspaper in the backseat and leave the windows rolled up to dry the leaves, and banish bad odors.

Sprinkle oil: Shake a few drops of lemon or eucalyptus essential oil onto car mats for a naturally sweet scent that will last a few weeks.

Hope you find these tips helpful, and keep your shoes!