Sunday, November 3, 2013
Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
HOW MANY OF YOU are looking for good tips that help you when you need to drink more water? I'm not talking about the water in coffee or tea (and not that soda pop of course!) I'm doing this too, not just telling you to do it.
Cinnamon and Apples are a natural metabolism booster and this will be a great drink to help you detoxify! I'll start the talk about detoxifying but you should then go to a certified nutritionist (not someone who is selling a diet) and learn more and ALWAYS under the care of your doctor.
Oh also did you know eating one apple is like having one cup of coffee so this drink gives you tons of energy also! (I'm not telling you to quit drinking coffee, I'm just suggesting THIS as your first drink of the morning and then maybe drink 1 cup of coffee and then another cup of this!) Then walk. I start with 10 mins a day, with few stops (like walking your dog). This is DAY ONE, Morning. Then continue with a good natural diet such as The Dash Diet. In the days ahead I'll talk with you about The Dash Diet.
And I think now is a good time to shed some weight before that Thanksgiving Meal (we all know we eat too well!)
Cinnamon and Apple Drink
Here’s what you’ll need…..
2 apples- whatever kind you like
2 cinnamon sticks (don't shake cinnamon into your water, you
need to use sticks)
1 large water pitcher or jug
Slice up your apples and place them in a jug with 2 of the sticks. Fill up to the top with water. Let infuse over night. You can also try boiling the apple and cinnamon before putting it in your water infuser or jug, it really releases the flavor more, then just add it to ice! This will also move up the process if you forgot to do it at night and want to have that day.
You can refill with water 3-4 times before throwing out the apple and cinnamon sticks and starting over. Drink a whole jug or pitcher a day! Spread this out over the day. Enjoy!
For your study:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2215384_detox-body-using-water.html
Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/sierrabartlett/detox-waters/
YOU SHOULD START ALL "diets" under the direct supervision of your Doctor.
Disclaimer: I am sharing advice based on what I can do for myself under the direction of my Dr. All that I'm sharing here is how to drink more water and make it tasty and good for you! I am not held responsible for any way that you use my words of advice. Nor is the Internet!
Saturday, November 2, 2013
SKINNY POP GIVEAWAY!
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Here at Conversations with Carolyn, we are so happy to bring this wonderful Home for the Holidays GIVEAWAY to you as I am so thrilled throughout the year to continue to learn from them and more from these dedicated men and women!
We are so excited to bring you this year's Home for the Holidays Event! We have a ton of great prizes up for grabs and more than 60 of you will walk away winners!!
This awesome event is hosted by Dixieland Mom Product & Travel Reviews and So Cal Coupon Mommy and co-hosted by Java John Z, Giveaway Bandit, Capri's Coupons, Mom N' Daughter Savings, Family Travel & Leisure, Tiny Tidbits of a Diva, Mom at 40 and Live, Love...Travel! We have a fantastic group of sponsors for this event! There are 50 companies represented here and 60 of you are going to be walking away with a prize!! So, who are these companies you might ask, so let me tell you who they are and what prizes are up for grabs! We have:
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Friday, November 1, 2013
WINNERS of Chatting with Carolyn Fan Page Contests and GIveaways
The Winner of the Poetry Contest is: Carie Krajca-Hopkins
YAY!!!!!
The Winners of the Nail Contest are:
Beginner Level: JILL COLLINS (pictures and instructions are coming to a new blog post Monday or Tuesday)
Intermediate Level: JUSHEAN LOO (same with the
pictures and instructions)
Advanced Level: MONICA RUSSO (same with the
pictures and instructions)
No one entered the Pumpkin Non Carving Contest which is a real shame because there's a good prize not going to anyone.
THE WINNERS OF THE 500 FAN GIVEAWAY are being announced as soon as the winners and I make contact. Please check back for our verified winners! We have one more to check in.
JILL COLLINS and PAIGE KELLEY
ps... we are mentioning it here and not on the fan page, but COMMENTS (like congrats to the winners are ENCOURAGED)!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The day that CHOBANI went bad and FAGE took it's place forever!
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| spoiled chobani |
Thursday he went back and picked up 7 of the Fage and they cost $1.49 each just like the Chobani so that's a little more than we're really happy paying for our yogurt. But I will continue to buy the large size which gives me more yogurt than the small cups.
I would have done this for BzzAgent but they have so many ways to tell you how to do it for them that it took away the creativity in which I use to post.
I would like to share some great yogurt recipes that you can make using FAGE or any GREAT GREEK YOGURT!
FROZEN YOGURT RECIPES
Banana Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 large
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1-2 tablespoons honey or to taste
Directions:
In large bowl, combine bananas, lemon juice, yogurt and honey.
Chill at least 4 hours.
Pour into ice cream maker and follow directions for freezing.
Frozen Blueberry Yogurt
Ingredients:2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup half and half
1 cup sugar
Directions:
Mash blueberries and combine with remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Freeze as directed.
Lime Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:two 32-ounce containers whole-milk plain yogurt
1 vanilla bean
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar
Directions:
Strain yogurt for about 8-12 hours. Pour off the whey (liquid in bowl).
With a knife halve vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. In a blender puree vanilla seeds, half of drained yogurt, and remaining ingredients. In a bowl stir together vanilla mixture and remaining yogurt.
Transfer mixture to ice-cream maker and freeze. Transfer frozen yogurt to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden up a bit.
Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope dream whip whipped dessert topping mix
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla; set aside
In a small bowl, gradually add milk to dry whipped topping mix; stir or whisk until well mixed
Gradually whisk into peanut butter mixture; then add yogurt
Freeze:
(pour and freeze prepared yogurt in an 8 inch square baking pan, cover with foil; freeze until solid (1-2 hours) break frozen mixture into pieces and process in food processor just until soft. Optional- repeat freezing and beating 1-2 more times
OR (pour prepared yogurt into a metal mixer bowl, cover with foil; Freeze 2 hours or until firm at edges and semi-soft in centre; beat with electric mixer on med-high until soft; Optional- repeat freezing and mixing 1-2 more times)
Yield 1 quart (8 servings).
Chocolate-Chip Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:3 cups unsweetened frozen raspberries
2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Process raspberries, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth in food processor. Pour into ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer’s instructions, adding chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes of freezing OR see tips under “No Ice Cream Maker?”
Variations:
For chocolate-chip strawberry frozen yogurt, substitute unsweetened frozen strawberries.
For chocolate-chip banana frozen yogurt, slice and freeze 2-4 bananas, depending on size, and substitute 3 cups frozen banana slices for raspberries.
Fresh Peach
Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:1/3 cup of fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
2-1/2 cups of plain, whole milk yogurt
1/2 cup of raw sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients, chill them for 2 hours, and then churn the confection. Light, fresh, and creamy, this frozen yogurt is bound to be one of your favorites.
Honey-Lemon
Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:2/3 cup of honey
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind
pinch of salt
2 cups of plain, whole milk yogurt
2 egg whites
Directions:
One of my favorite frozen yogurt recipes! Honey and lemon go together beautifully in frozen yogurt. The honey gives the dessert a smooth texture and natural sweetness, while the lemon imparts a bright snap to the taste. To make this delightful delicacy, combine the first four ingredients in a heavy enameled or stainless steel saucepan over medium heat and stir them until they’re well blended. Then set the mixture aside to cool.
Next, mix in the yogurt and chill the concoction for 2 hours. Then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gently fold them into the yogurt preparation, and churn the dessert in a two-quart freezer.
Matcha (Green Tea) Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:1 cup homemade yogurt or plain whole milk yogurt
1 teaspoon matcha (green tea) powder
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Mix small amount of yogurt with tea and sugar to make smooth mixture. Incorporate into rest of yogurt and mix well until completely blended.
Chill in the fridge for a few hours then churn the mix in the ice cream machine/frozen yogurt maker according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
credit: http://yogurt-everyday.com/frozen-yogurt-recipes.html
Monday, October 28, 2013
GIANTmicrobes Giveaway 10/28 - 11/11
GIANTmicrobes Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness
Sponsored by GIANTmicrobes
GIANTmicrobes® are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes — only a million times actual size! They're humorous, educational, and fun! Each GIANTmicrobes® comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor.
Emilee from Pea of Sweetness loves the educational plus fun value of GIANTmicrobes and chose to review a cancer cell. Since her husband is a 2x cancer survivor they particularly like that the cancer cell can be turned inside out to a healthy cell! Check out her full GIANTmicrobes Review.
About the prize: One lucky winner will receive a GIANTmicrobes of their choice!
About the giveaway: This giveaway begins on 10/28 and ends on 11/11 at 11:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may be different than yours. CONVERSATIONS WITH CAROLYN is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
Halloween Party Preparation: Slimey Wormy Eye Ball Non-Alcoholic
Copyright © 2013, Carolyn J. Mullin All rights reserved.
The Worms Crawl In,
The Worms Crawl Out,
Into your stomach,
And out your mouth.
They eat your intestines,
They scramble your heart.
Now you feel like
You're all apart.
This is how
It is to die
You end up looking
Like apple pie!
This song was originally posted at:
http://bussongs.com/songs/the-worms-crawl-in-the-worms-crawl-out.php
The Worms Crawl Out,
Into your stomach,
And out your mouth.
They eat your intestines,
They scramble your heart.
Now you feel like
You're all apart.
This is how
It is to die
You end up looking
Like apple pie!
This song was originally posted at:
http://bussongs.com/songs/the-worms-crawl-in-the-worms-crawl-out.php
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| Copyright © 2013, Carolyn J. Mullin All rights reserved. |
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| Copyright © 2013, Carolyn J. Mullin All rights reserved. |
Non-alcoholic directions (use club soda in place of vodka!)
DIRECTIONS:
http://dailynoff.com/skittle-infused-vodka-how-to/
Credit: by sprinkles68
Recipe for this alcoholic drink and description:
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| Image Credit: http://www.instructables.com/id/Worm-Slime/ |
"Ah. Nothing says halloween and spooky-ness like a little bit of gross worm slime. Fortunately, this drink has a slimy name, but the cocktail itself tastes delicious. Green and sweet, you need skittle infused vodka to make it work. Its super easy and very much worth the effort though."
Make it:
1.5oz Skittle infused Vodka
1oz lemon lime soda
1oz orange juice
Super wormy right? haha not really. Pour all your ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake away. Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with candy gummy worms. Yum!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Super Simple Learning Giveaway 10/22 -11/5
Hosted by Pea of Sweetness
Sponsored by Super Simple Learning
The most popular of Super Simple Songs videos are now on one DVD. From their earliest videos to the hugely popular Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, you’re sure to find many of your favorites in this collection. These are super simple, super fun videos that children will LOVE singing along with at home, in the car, or in the classroom. Smiles and giggles are guaranteed!
Check out the full Super Simple Learning DVD Review on Pea of Sweetness.
About the prize: One lucky winner will receive a Super Simple Learning DVD!
About the giveaway: This giveaway begins on 10/22 and ends on 11/5 at 11:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.
Friday, October 25, 2013
What am I making?
Today I bought ....
1. new glue gun and long glue sticks (old one donation)
2. orange and black craft paper
3. black pipe cleaners (no I have no pipe to clean!)
4. 1 large pumpkin
5. small cans of black and blue latex paint
What am I making?
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CLUE: 1. It meows and is popular.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Guest Post: How to Drop Your House on a Witch!
| http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org |
Materials Needed
Knee High SocksStuffing
Red Heels or other Cool Looking Shoes
Rubber Band or Yarn
Step 1
| http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org |
Go to the Dollar Store to get some cheap knee high socks. They don’t have to be striped… but a pattern would be great. Or, go to a Department Store and get some socks on sale.
Step 2
| http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org |
Put stuffing in socks deep enough to reach the tips of the socks.
Step 3
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Finish adding stuffing to each sock and tie off with rubber band or yarn.
Step 4
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Add some cool looking shoes (from the thrift store) and then place them in a spot that makes it look like something landed on them… Like your house.
What we are doing is getting any color shoes (lighter the better) and then painting them ruby red and glittering them!
You are going to get some amazing compliments for this Halloween Decoration. Mostly from kids trick or treating who are just going to be totally creeped out by the legs…. wondering what you did to get them there. But, isn’t that what Halloween is all about?
Day 23 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Nearly 600 pets dead; still no source, FDA says: Jerky Treat Mystery
courtesy the Mawaka family
Toby, a 6-year-old Boston terrier, died in 2012 after his owners say he
was sickened by chicken jerky pet treats made in China.
From the Dog Channel to the stories being shared across the Internet, there is no clue yet in solving this problem. But who do they name as the main culprit? CHINA! And I'll tell you why and what will be done about this mess further down in this article.
Some news reported by the Dog Channel (and other reports out there)
"Most of the pet illnesses reportedly involved chicken jerky, but
advisories were extended last year to duck and sweet potato jerky
treats. Jerky-wrapped rawhide and jerky paired with dried fruit or yams
have been flagged as well.
The testing of more than 1,000 jerky samples over the past two years has looked for the presence of everything from pesticides and mycotoxins to irradiation markers and toxic metals.
"Testing has also included measuring the nutritional composition of jerky pet treats to verify that they contain the ingredients listed on the label and do not contain [other] ingredients,” the FDA stated.
The agency stopped short of advising consumers to eliminate jerky from their pets’ diet.
"Jerky pet treats should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed only occasionally and in small quantities,” the FDA noted.
The agency asked veterinarians who suspect a jerky-related illness to document it on the FDA Safety Reporting Portal and possibly provide samples to the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN).
The agency recommended that veterinarians who submit a case conduct a routine urinalysis after freezing a subsample of 10 milliliters. In addition, veterinarians who suspect liver or kidney injury should obtain routine blood work for possible FDA investigation."
The testing of more than 1,000 jerky samples over the past two years has looked for the presence of everything from pesticides and mycotoxins to irradiation markers and toxic metals.
"Testing has also included measuring the nutritional composition of jerky pet treats to verify that they contain the ingredients listed on the label and do not contain [other] ingredients,” the FDA stated.
The agency stopped short of advising consumers to eliminate jerky from their pets’ diet.
"Jerky pet treats should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed only occasionally and in small quantities,” the FDA noted.
The agency asked veterinarians who suspect a jerky-related illness to document it on the FDA Safety Reporting Portal and possibly provide samples to the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN).
The agency recommended that veterinarians who submit a case conduct a routine urinalysis after freezing a subsample of 10 milliliters. In addition, veterinarians who suspect liver or kidney injury should obtain routine blood work for possible FDA investigation."
Please read MORE details of all of this HERE.
What's the matter with CHINA and pet food?
"The jerky was sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes or dried fruit. Most of the treats were made in China.
The FDA said the illnesses have been linked to many brand names of the jerky (none of which it named) and most commonly involve chicken or duck jerky treat or jerky-wrapped treats.
The FDA did not list brand names of the jerky or names of stores that may have sold the treats. The agency said there doesn't appear to be a geographic pattern to the case reports.
Within hours of eating the jerky, some pets exhibited decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus), increased water consumption and/or increased urination, the FDA said.
The illnesses involve many sizes and ages of dogs and multiple breeds, the FDA said.
Severe cases have involved kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding and a rare kidney disorder. About 60% of cases involved gastrointestinal illness, and about 30% involved kidney and urinary systems. The remaining 10% of cases reported various symptoms, such as collapse, convulsions, tremors, hives and skin irritation.
Since 2011, the FDA has tested more than 1,200 jerky pet samples for a variety of chemical and microbiological contaminants that may cause the illnesses reported in pets, from antibiotics to metals, pesticides and salmonella.
"To date, none of the tests have revealed the cause of the illnesses," the FDA said."
The agency did inspect facilities in China that manufacture jerky products associated with some of the highest numbers of pet illness reports, but that did not identify the cause of illness."
MORE: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/228820701.html
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| image: http://www.pic2fly.com/Tainted+Dog+Treats+From+China.html |
Well, tomorrow I'm going to share with you the importance of making your own treats.
I leave this book recommendation for you from one of our articles and tomorrow I will bring even more and some recipes!!
Buy your copy and LEARN as much as possible at:
Day 22 of the UBChallenge!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Clorox® Canisters for Healthier Classrooms and COUPON for you!!
With every pledge, Clorox® will donate $1 to Alliance for a Healthier Generation* and give one canister of Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to a school in need.†
*up to $50,000
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation works with schools and teachers to create healthier learning environments for students and empower kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits. By donating Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to local schools, you will help Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program supply teachers with the resources they need to provide the best learning environment possible this school year.
Take the PLEDGE and tell me what you received from Chlorox in the comment.
CLICK HERE!
Download ONE selection on the page and in the comments tell me which one you downloaded.
Then I will select the first person who commented and add their name to this page as the WINNER and tell you what you are getting in the mail for the WIN! :)
Fan of the Week Contest Winner for Oct. 14th - 20th, 2013 is
The FAN OF THE WEEK CONTEST winner for Monday, Oct. 14th through Sunday, Oct. 20th, 2013 is.....
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| Jayme Irving |
LIKED and SHARED many notes on the page
COMMENTED on the PAGE and MY BLOG (in the future though
the winner will have commented at least 10 times on my blog
comments.)
PARTICIPATED in contests and giveaways and SHARED them
with others.
CHEERED on others who won either contests or giveaways.
Thank you Jayme from Carolyn and Theresa!
Congrats on winning those coupons too!
This coming week I'm also looking for fans to start new comments and frequently comment on Topic of the Week (Monday and Thursday).
Sunday, October 20, 2013
FOOD Bucket List turned into Food HORROR Story
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Maybe when you hear EXOTIC you go to the WEIRDEST or the STRANGE or even MOST EXPENSIVE food that is out there. This is my list and so I am defining my exotic food list by foods that I have envisioned I would get into my most COMFORTABLE clothes and have brought to my home and served to me!
My mind doesn't go to THIS LIST. I'm sorry but I'm not eating CAMEL, GIRAFFE or gross.... SHEEP BALLS! That list (if you click on it HERE) is made up NOTHING that I would try. I saw this complete list on tv on Nightline or some 20/20 show. I just know that I could not get the DORIAN past my nose. (My apologies to my favorite chefs on Food Network who cook with this and don't use a clothespin on their nose.)
INTERRUPTION!
I'm sorry but on Saturday afternoon I watched my recorded NIGHTLINE from Friday night and I was so disgusted that I stopped myself from going on with the food bucket list and I had to focus on what was before me.....
"Nearly two weeks ago, owner Jon Basso went on Bloomberg to show off the cremated remains of a customer who allegedly died at the restaurant.
· I am an Ex-Employee of the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, AMA! [Reddit]
· Ex-Heart Attack Grill Hostess: I Was Told To Film Passed-Out Customer 'So They Could Send It To The Media' [Huff Po]
· All Coverage of Heart Attack Grill [~ELV~]"
Questions for Commentors:
What do you think about the Heart Attack Grill now that you've either reread the stories or are reading them for the first time?
Do you get this sick feeling in your stomach (no pun intended) when you see this emphasis placed on the bigger you are the better? For example, if you weigh 350 lbs. or more you eat free?
Day 20 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge!
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