Shared Post: 30 Days of Popsicle Recipes

Stay cool with our 30 Days of Popsicle Recipes series where we highlight one recipe a day in the month of June for a delicious and refreshing ice cold popsicle!

Day 1: Strawberries ‘N Cream Popsicle Recipe

Day 2: Banana & Strawberry Popsicle Recipe

Day 3: Mocha Pudding Popsicle Recipe

Day 4: Peach Blackberry Popsicle Recipe

Day 5: Pina Colada Popsicle Recipe

Day 6: Key Lime Popsicle Recipe

 

Day 7: Frozen Hot Chocolate Popsicle Recipe

Day 8: Blueberry Lemon Popsicle Recipe

 

Day 9: Lemon Cream Popsicle Recipe

Day 10: Mango Pineapple Popsicle Recipe 

This is originally posted by:   http://www.hotcouponworld.com/30-days-of-popsicle-recipes/   

Please follow that link to see the rest of the popsicles and enjoy!  I just think this is the best post I have seen for the summer so far.  I'll be looking for more to share!

Lavender Cream & Strawberry Popsicles

Found this one today (Saturday, June 22, 2013) and love love love it! 
http://cookingstoned.tv/recipe/lavender-cream-strawberry-popsicles/
(you can make this without the lavender and substitute it for another fruit)

TIPS!! 

Need a sugarless popsicle?  Exchange the sugar for agave nectar.  It should be in your grocery store (ask for help to find it) I know that all stores like to hide these type of items in not so obvious places.  ENJOY!

Be sure to have these on hand BEFORE you decide to make popsicles in your ice cube tray, but that can work too for refreshing summer drinks!  

Where to shop online for these items if your grocery store doesn't have them:  

Addicted to Flip Flops

Since I live at the beach there is no time like the present to be wearing a pair of my many pairs of flip flops! I am a flip-flop addict in every true meaning of the word. I own a pair in almost every color imaginable and one to match almost every outfit in my closet. They range in style from really dressy to ultra athletic. Even though there are studies about the dangers of my 90% of shoes owned, I am not changing them.  I do wear an arch supported sandal when I'm walking long distances or tennis shoes if it is cold.  

In a study conducted at Auburn University led by biomechanics doctoral student Justin Shroye in 2008, the evidence revealed these shoes can lead to potential injury issues due to the biomechanics of the shoe altering the walking gait of those who choose to wear these types of shoes. This issue can lead to potential back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot problems.

By studying 39 college men and women wearing both flip-flops and athletic footwear, Shroye determined there was some difference in the way the participants walked in each shoe. He had the participants walk on a platform that measured “the vertical force as the walkers’ feet hit the ground” while videotaping the participants “stride lengths and limb angles.”

What the research revealed is when the participants were walking in flip-flops, they tended to take shorter strides while not allowing the same heel strike vertical force as when wearing the athletic shoes. The study also revealed the participants “did not bring their toes up as much during the leg’s swing phase, resulting in a larger ankle angle and shorter stride length, possibly because they tended to grip the flip-flops with their toes.”

While you may be ready to toss your summer favorites into the trash, Shroye did state these shoes do serve a purpose, especially for those who spend time at the beach or need a nice reprieve from their athletic shoe wear. However, it must be emphasized that these shoes are not designed to wear for long-distance walking as there is a potential for injury anywhere along the kinetic chain. In other words, if you are suffering from knee or back issues after wearing flip-flops, you may want to reconsider wearing them the next time you are out for a nice stroll.

I am not about to throw away the flip flops since I know that I'm wearing other shoes for my walking long distances and exercise.  Don't throw away the flip flops!



Concept in Topless Sandals

I haven't tried these yet but I am in love the concept and the jewelry that goes with them and here is a website that sells these!  http://www.beautifulbarefootsandals.com


Are you a flip-flop addict? Have you ever suffered an injury wearing these shoes? Would you still wear them regardless of the injury potential?

 June 6: Do you prefer flip flops or sandals? writing prompt

Private Selection Great American Summer Spiced Burgers

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 8

Introducing the flavors of Private Selection™ Dry Rubs to Private Selection Angus Patties enhances the flavors of the meat, elevating everyday burgers and allowing for a wide range of flavor variations.

Ingredients:
8 Private Selection Angus patties
8 slices Private Selection Provolone (about 8 oz.)
8 Private Selection (potato-bread) Hamburger Buns
8 slices red onion
8 slices tomato
Mayonnaise
Private Selection Texas BBQ Rub


Preparation:

1. Prepare barbecue grill (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Private Selection Texas BBQ Rub on top side of each burger.
2. Place burgers, rub-side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn and cook the other side until the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 165º F.
3. Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
4. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Garnish with onion slices and tomato slices. Spoon on a dollop of mayonnaise.
5. Cover with bun tops and serve.

Tip: Create a burger bar for guests by arranging tomato, onion, cheese and lettuce slices together, with the cheese on the bottom so it melts when placed on grill-cooked burgers. Offer a variety of sliced Private Selection Pickles, Jalapenos, Mustards and BBQ Sauces, and additional cheese and bun varieties. In addition, red onion slices can be lightly brushed in Private Selection Olive Oil and grilled. Guests will enjoy creating their own specialized burger, and food can be arranged to encourage people to try new flavors and combinations.

Additionally, Private Selection Dry Rubs can be used to flavor a meatloaf, creating a savory crust.

Looking to Product Test more human and animal products

Hi everyone!

I'm back from an uplanned absence and contacting new companies for the pet products and human products alike.

If you are interested in having me review a product for you,
please contact me here.

I'm also continuing to review products for the companies I have already contacted.

COMING SOON:

Pet Blog (not exact title of the blog)  I'm looking for authors of articles and products to review for dogs and cats


Life at the beach in Southern California (not exact title of the blog)

Private Selection Great American Summer:  Angus Beef and Grinds,  Syrup, Dry Rub, Artisan Bread, All Natural Preserves, Panko Bread Crumbs.   I will be posting mine and other participant recipes and my reviews!

OTHER NEWS:
I have quit selling Avon and Scentsy to make more time to do reviews and party plan.  That's pet play time with other dogs and human parties here.

Summer at the beach is the best time to have BBQ's for humans and dogs!  The cats are downstairs and the dogs are here and looking to play with each other.  This includes the pet products that I am reviewing.

Hope to see more of you here!

EASTER is also my BIRTHDAY: March 31, 2013

Roe Clark's Homemade Paper Box with Easter Goodies!

Cupcake Chicks! For a POTETIAL CONTEST if we find someone to SPONSOR this event with a prize (worth $1.00 - $5.00) write to me here to SPONSOR

Easy to make Easter Cupakes

Boiling a different way! 
For a POTETIAL CONTEST if we find someone to SPONSOR this event with a prize (worth $1.00 - $5.00) write to me here to SPONSOR

 

Dying the egg on the inside!

POTENTIAL Contest of March for my bloggers and fan page 
 if we find someone to SPONSOR this event with a prize (worth $1.00 - $5.00) write to me here to SPONSOR

Bird's  Nest

Face Washer Bunny for you Moms or crafters!

Easter Snacks for Moms or Anyone!  I'm doing this for my husband and I this year!

POTENTIAL Contest of April for my bloggers and fan page 
 if we find someone to SPONSOR this event with a prize (worth $1.00 - $5.00) write to me here to SPONSOR

POTENTIAL Contest of April  for my bloggers and fan page 
 if we find someone to SPONSOR this event with a prize (worth $1.00 - $5.00) write to me here to SPONSOR

PINTEREST PARTY this Wednesday 3/2713

Well my Etsy shop is starting to come alive with a WEDDING theme and more!  So I thought what better way to start the fun than having a PINTEREST Party on Wednesday night 3/27/13.  6pm ET - 7pm ET.  I will have the rest of the information about it posted here on Monday night!   And you will be able to send your email to me and I will email you the details.  Thanks so much for considering this!  Mark your calendar!

Well this is awkward...

Hi!  Thanks for stopping by, it's been lonely here for awhile.  I write a lot of articles for three blogs and lately the only person really reading and replying is my husband (thank you John!) or people who enter into a giveaway.   My blog doesn't have ads and I don't get paid for this or for having a group and doing most of the giveaways.  So I was wondering,...  could you help by stopping at my Etsy shop and seeing if something is of interest to you to help me float the giveaway boat?  <big smile>  I would really appreciate it.  And if you can't do that, can you go to the top of the Carolyn's Candles page and click on the notifications so you can see more of what I post there and "like" and "share" the messages (even if it isn't giveaway related?)  I feel like we're a community and I would love comments on my blogs too.  I do them for you and other readers and hope that I do a good job but you really never know if someone doesn't say something and that is awkward...
not because I feel like I need the praise but I'm reaching out to all of you and hoping you are reaching out to me too!  The other blogs that I write are:

Carolyn's Candles And More
http://carolynscandlesandmore.blogspot.com/
(I will be opening my Etsy shop for next weekend on Easter and my birthday, March 31st!)  I'm not having a giveaway on that day but hoping you will go there and find something you like.  You can always tell me in comments the things you enjoy buying on the Internet and if you can use a credit card?  or PayPal?  Thanks!

Doing Random Acts of Kindness
http://doingrandomactsofkindness.blogspot.com/
This one I've fallen behind on and need to catch up on soon! But there is much to read there.  Thanks!

Well that's pretty much it and THANK YOU for being a fan of the webpage! 

Fold a Paper Box Contest TODAY ONLY 3/24/13

http://www.wikihow.com/Fold-a-Paper-Box

THE CONTEST IS:

How to make a gift box! You do the same for the top of the box as you did for the bottom of the box. I need to find one more item to go with this. This is a contest for a $5.00 giftcard to your choice of Target, Walmart, Amazon.com, or Starbucks! You can decide with me in email after I pick the winner! GAME #1 FOR TODAY! You have until 8pm PT 3/24/13   11 pm ET to complete the whole thing (top and bottom) and I made these recently and posted mine at the top of the page.

Tips

• For best results, fold neatly. For each fold, carefully align the edge or corner with whatever edge, crease, or other feature it should meet, then crease the paper firmly.
• You might want to dab some glue on the bottom of the triangular flaps in order to make them stay down, or you can use tape.
• If your paper is colored on one side, fold it so that the colored side faces down at first.
• To make a lid for your box, create a square of paper half a centimeter larger than the first box, and repeat all steps.
  • An alternate method for making a lid is to repeat the steps with the same size paper, but on steps 12 and 13, don't fold the edges all the way to the center. Instead, leave about 1/8 of an inch between the edge and the center on both sides.
• You can use poster board to create a bigger box. You can use sticky notes to make a very small box. But beware it is very difficult.

Warnings

• Don't put anything too heavy in the box, or it will collapse. Remember, it is paper.
• Watch out for paper cuts.

Related wikiHows

• How to Fold a Drinking Cup from a Sheet of Paper
• How to Make an Origami Hat
• How to Make Origami Paper Claws
• How to Make an Origami Jumping Frog
• How to Make a Origami Gift Box

Sources and Citations

• A video guide to a similar method of making an origami box.

Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Fold a Paper Box. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.

Optional:  
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Origami

is for anything that you would like to do in origami for the top of the lid. There's a heart there that isn't very complicated. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Origami-Pocket-Heart

So where are the contestants? I want to provide you with opportunities to win that are challenging and not always easy to do like say true or false. Thanks!!

ROE:

 
                                         AND!

ASHLEY:

Congrats gals!  Thank you for sticking your neck out there and taking the challenge (even though it was totally NEW and DIFFERENT to you and me)....   I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work!!

Tell me which card you want in email HERE along with your email address and this will come to you on the 3/27/13.   Thanks  again!

How to: Sequin Egg Toppers

Easter is one of those holidays with traditional décor — pastels, colored eggs, and carrots everywhere. It’s pretty easy to decorate for. But what if you want to spice things up? What if you want something just a little bit different? Add a few sequins and see what happens. These sequin Easter egg cake decorations can be made in minutes.



You will need: styrofoam eggs (from the craft store), lollipop sticks, 2 yards of sequins (per egg), hot glue gun, scissors
Using the scissors, puncture a small hole the width of the lollipop stick in the bottom of the egg. If the paint peels off, it’s okay. The entire surface will be covered with sequins. Insert the lollipop stick in the bottom of the egg. Starting at the top of the egg, place a small amount of hot glue in the center and attach the beginning of your sequin rope. Carefully wrap around the surface of the egg dabbing occasionally with hot glue as you go. Once you get to the bottom, cut the end of your sequin strand, and seal with a small dot of hot glue. Repeat steps for several other eggs in other colors. Place on the top of a cute cake and admire! You can also put the eggs on toothpicks to decorate cupcakes!







Photography, design + styling by Lexy Ward.

The INCREDIBLE EDIBLE Good for You Simple Truth products!

 

I want to help you make better food choices, too!
I'm so glad that my husband and I made the choice to eat better foods for us almost 2 years ago when I wrote this blog post.  We've discovered uncomplicated, honest foods from Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic.  The simplicity of ingredients brings these products closer to the way nature intended. 

None of these 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients are included in Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products:

Acesulfame-K (acesulfame potassium)

Acetylated ester of mono- and diglycerides

Ammonium chloride

Antibiotics

Artificial colors

Artificial flavors

Aspartame

Astaxanthin

Azodicarbonamide

Autolyzed yeast extract

Bentonite (acceptable in supplements)

Benzoates in food

Benzoyl alcohol

Benzoyl peroxide

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)

BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)

Bisulfites

Bleached flour

Bromated flour

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO)

Calcium bromate

Calcium disodium EDTA

Calcium peroxide

Calcium propionate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium sorbate

Caprocaprylobehenin

Carmine

Certified colors

Cochineal

Cyclamates

Cystine (I-cysteine), as an additive for bread products

DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric and fatty acid esters of mono and diglycerides)

Diglycerides (acceptable in supplements)

Dimethylpolysiloxane

Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS)

Disodium calcium EDTA

Disodium dihydrogen EDTA

Disodium guanylate (GMP)

Disodium succinate

Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)

EDTA-ethylenedia mine-tetra acetic acid-chelating preservative

Erythorbic acid

Ester gums

Ethanol, ethyl alcohol, except that which is used as a natural flavor carrier

Ethyl vanillin

Ethylene oxide

Ethyoxyquin

FD&C colors (food dye & color)

Glycerol ester of wood rosin

Hexa-, hepta- and octa-esters of sucrose

High-fructose corn syrup

Hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated fats & oils

Hydroxpropyl guar gum

Methylene chloride

Modified food starch (acceptable if not chemically modified)

Monoglycerides

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Neotame

Nitrates/nitrites

Oxystearin

Parabens

Partially hydrogenated oil

Polydextrose

Potassium benzoate

Potassium bisulfate

Potassium bromate

Potassium hydroxide

Potassium metabisulfite

Potassium nitrate or nitrite

Potassium sorbate (acceptable in supplements only)

Propionates (calcium and sodium)

Propyl gallate

Propylene oxide

Propylparaben

Saccharin

Simplesse

Sodium aluminum phosphate

Sodium aluminum sulfate

Sodium benzoate

Sodium bisulfate

Sodium diacetate

Sodium ferrocycanide

Sodium glutamate

Sodium metabisulfite

Sodium nitrate/nitrite

Sodium propionate

Sodium sterol lactylate

Sodium steroyl-2-lactylate

Sodium sulfite

Solvent extracted oils, as stand-alone, single-ingredient oils (except grapeseed oil)

Sorbic acid

Sucralose

Sucroglycerides

Sucrose polyester (Olestra, Olean)

Sulfites (Sulfur dioxide)

Tartrazine

TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone)

Tetrasodium EDTA

Trans fatty acids

Vanillin Do you remember the OLD LOOK on the left?  And now the NEW LOOK on the right! ORGANIC! Natural Simple Truth brand offers several natural products such as meat, chicken and eggs. These products meet or exceed our standards for natural because they: Contain no antibiotics, ever Are minimally processed Contain no artificial ingredients Are fed a 100% vegetarian diet Contain no added hormones* *Federal regulations do not permit the use of hormones in chicken. The term “natural foods” applies broadly to foods that are minimally processed and free of synthetic preservatives; artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors and other artificial additives; hydrogenated oils; stabilizers; and emulsifiers. The term is not regulated except for meat and poultry. Kroger policy has remained the same as FDA natural policy since 1993. You can now enjoy SIMPLE TRUTH at your Ralph's or Krogers and MORE

The Pin To Win It With Customizo Event!

Welcome to The Pin To Win It With Customizo Event!

 The Customizo website is fabulous!

Add at least 5 sentences about your thoughts on the Customizo website, Pinterest Parties or how great it would be to make and customize clothing like those on Customizo.   My husband is wearing the shirt now because it is TAGLESS and that is how he likes his shirts!  We're going to be buying some for him this summer!

Customizo is an innovative group of sites that help groups with apparel and product design, collaboration and purchasing. With their design tools, group collaboration platform, mobile content integration and centralized hub of fully customizable artwork templates, creating and designing, bringing your designs to life is easy.

Here is your chance to win all 5 pieces of clothing that you "Pinned" to your own Cutomizo Board! For your chance to win, follow the simple steps below:

1 - Follow Customizo on Pinterest AND The Review Wire on Pinterest Create and Design 5 Items from the Pinterest Party Category on Customizo.com. Use one of the free templates or upload your own artwork to customize your items. Save your designs and grab the Share link to post to Pinterest, you will have to create an account to do this.

3 - Create a Pinterest board and title it "Customizo Fashion" or "Customizo Custom Designs." Make sure to tag each pin with #Customizo!

4 - Come back and fill out the Giveaway Tools Form with your direct link to your Custom Customizo Board!

Pin It To Win It Giveaway

3 Winner's Will Each Receive their "Pin It to Win It Customizo Board" {RV $125}  See Form for Entry Details. Open to U.S. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. Ends 4/1

Entry-Form

Disclosure: This event is sponsored by Customizo and hosted by The Review Wire. CONVERSATIONS WITH CAROLYN is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Companies and bloggers, if you would like to participate in group giveaway events like this one, sign up to be emailed about future events hosted by The Review Wire.

First Tribute to my Mother In Law

It's been a hard road here trying to get through each day without my Mother In Law.  As a friend said to me, "she was the sunshine and the sons and grandchildren were the sun rays."  I immediately spoke up and said. "That's exactly what I've been trying to describe to my husband."  Shirley was my best girl friend!  She came from a large family.  She had 2 brothers and 6 sisters.   She was born in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She out-lived all of her brothers and sisters as she was number 5 in the line up and lived to be 90!  We celebrated her 90th birthday on this entry.   I will share more about her life in another entry to come sometime this month on a separate blog I have for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.

   

Even though she was on Hospice in a nursing home here, we visited her everyday day that we could as though she were in her own apartment still.  The visits pretty much took place like they were the same.  I would find something in the Avon catalog ALWAYS for her!  I would buy it from our Reps. Mag. and order the item before it was available to the public.  I would be happy to tell her that she's the first person I have (given) sold a (necklace, bracelet, pin, blouse, lip stick or gloss, etc...) to and she was most always enthusiastic.  Sometimes the bracelets were too big for her small wrists.


Today marks ONE MONTH since her death and it feels like it was yesterday that she passed on to heaven.  The hurt is still so raw and I cry often and never when I expect it.  My husband and I are doing ok.  We're just getting out ourselves now and being able to enjoy life together just the two of us and of course with Sandie our dog (who loved Mom and Mom loved her!)  We will show pictures of Mom with Sandie in future dedications to her.


Listening to this song as I wrote this:
  http://www.vevo.com/watch/celtic-woman/you-raise-me-up/USMR80900051

You Raise Me Up
Artist(Band):Westlife Review The Song 

When I am down and, oh, my soul's so weary,
When troubles come and my heart burdened be,
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
[Instrumental break]
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You raise me up to more than I can be.

Writer: LOVLAND, ROLF U. / GRAHAM, BRENDAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Format : CD Single
Producer : Steve Mac
Recorded : Rokstone Studios, London 2004
Label : Sony BMG
Length : 4:01
Genre : Pop
Released : October 24, 2005

"You Raise Me Up" was the debut single from Westlife's fifth studio album, Face To Face.This version is considered by many to be the most popular, of all the various versions of the same song. The single peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's 13th Number One. It was the first song to be released following the departure of Brian McFadden from the group. The single sold 540,000 copies on UK so far. 

John (my husband) with Sandie

Teachers! Don't settle for the bad apples getting attention!

TEACHERS! HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE NOTICED FOR THE GOOD THAT YOU DO EVERY DAY!

The NEWS is loaded with stories about bad teachers.  Why doesn't the news focus on the good that teachers do until there's some sort of tragedy in which a teacher helped a student or more or when teachers receive awards?

Do you know a teacher with a good news story?  If so, please
send your news story and article written by you as the friend who is sharing!

These will be due on APRIL 30, 2013 and there are no requirements because this is something that children and adults can enter.  There will be three prizes awarded to the winners and the prizes will come from two sources:  Avon and Scentsy.

Please submit your good news story about a teacher by 5pm PT on April 30, 2013 to carolynjm@live.com and be entered immediately into the contest.  Contest judges wanted!  Will accept a panel of 5.  Judge applications are also available at  carolynjm@live.com APPLY SOON!

Wordless Wednesday: One Happy Family!

Carolyn, Sandie and John