Tomato Paste DISTRACTIONS

Have you seen those new commercials? I think they are Bing.com.

The man is in bed with his wife and she asks him if he checked on the price of the airline tickets. He starts rattling off a million things he found when he explored the Internet.

OH SOOOO true! Guilty as charged! For the past two days, I've been trying to look how to substitute tomato sauce for tomato paste. Guess what happens? DISTRACTIONS!



Want to know what happened in my real life commercial? My husband went to the store with my eldest daughter and just picked up some tomato paste at 10:30 at night.

How funny is that? I love our life!!!


By the way, do you know the substitution? I tried looking it up but I got distracted, again.


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What just happened???

My hubby and I have something new going on. We have a movie night. Not just any movie night, we go to our bedroom.

What is the big deal you ask? We don't have a t.v. in our bedroom.
Before you wonder what kind of blog are you reading - I assure you this is "G" rated.

We set up the ironing board and set up our portable DVD player on it. Yes, we seem to get a little hillbilly at times.

Let's just say times are tough and this feels like a vacation. Don't spoil my movie night - we like a little "fun" and diversity in our lives. (Honestly for the first few years of our marriage we didn't own a t.v. so this is truly a blessing.)

Tonight we were watching our movie and I saw lights coming from our office which is by our bedroom. We thought at first it was our eldest son, but when we called his name, he didn't answer. My hubby was actually closer but he had our baby laying in his arms who had just fell asleep. I said, "I'll look." When I peeked out the curtain, I saw people with flashlights in our back yard. Did I mention I was already in my nightgown?

I yelled lightly "Get out of bed! There is someone out there! Should I call the police?" Then my husband answers "It is the police." I'm scrambling to put clothes on.

It turns out, we left our front gate open and they were looking for suspects in our neighborhood. They thought that maybe they had gone in our back yard.

No one that we know of went back there. We are safe! We all need a little excitement in our lives once in a while. Now on to the movie...

Blessings to you! You are loved!

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200th post and a sweet RIDE giveaway...

This is my 200th post! YIPPEE!
What a time I have had blogging...I have learned so much!
It truly has been a sweet ride.

Speaking of ride,
All Children's Furniture is supplying this Step 2 Motorcycle Ride-On Toy for one special winner.

Can you say Sweet!!!!

Even if you don't have kids, this would be a precious gift for any little one.

All Children’s Furniture sells everything from adorable toddler beds to the cutest toys.
They are an awesome site, go see it for yourself.
I'd rather shop online any day than spend hours in the kid's department with my crew.

Giveaway ends on Friday, July 24 at noon EST and is open to the USA only.
Winner will be selected from all eligible entries using Random.org and will be contacted via email and must respond within 72 hours. If winner does not respond in 72 hours, gift will be given to an alternate.

7 Ways to be that special Winner:

1. Follow my blog using the follow button at the bottom of this page and then leave a comment saying you did. (If you already follow, please leave a comment as well.)

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3. Blog about our post then leave a comment below with your blog post permalink.
Below is a sample text which you can copy to put into your post.

“ilovemy5kids is hosting a great giveaway sponsored by All Children's Furniture, who sales everything from toys to toddler beds.
The winner will be getting a Step 2 Red Ride on Motorcycle.
This giveaway ends July 24, 2009 so don’t miss out on your opportunity for a chance to win a smashing cool ride."

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6. Leave a comment of what your favorite post of mine has been and if you were encouraged.

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Please leave separate comments for each entry and make sure your email addy is easy to find on the comment. I would hate for you to win and then I wouldn't be able to contact you.

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Blessings to each of you! You are loved!


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3 Random Things you didn't know about me...

***I saw this on my friend's site, Energizer's Bunny's Mommy Reports and thought it looked like fun.

So, 3 Random things you didn't know about me...

• I have had braces 3 times. I know some of you knew that. But, did you know that I kept the last pair? I know I'm a pack-rat!
• My husband and I didn't kiss each other until our wedding day. I know some of you knew that. But, did you know I still won't kiss him if he has been to Carino's restaurant? YUCK - garlic breath!
• I love books more than chocolate. There now that is said I can live in true FREEDOM!

Blessings to you! You are loved!

Enter my giveaway - it is awesome!

This week, on TUESDAY, 7/14/09, the theme is THREE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME (or US).... Be sure to enter your own link to your own blog post as soon as the blog hop starts! Link directly to your blog post, not just your blog.***

Click here to enter your link in the blog hop and view the entire list of entered links...

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Saying goodbye to an old buddy, USA.

I love Americana decor but it doesn't go in my house. So, I'm trying to let go.

I have 12 years of an accumulation of Americana decor including my beloved Warren Kimble pillows, banners and even a framed Old Glory.

If I wasn't such a pack rat this wouldn't be a problem. I'm sure I could make a sweet buck on Ebay or even a consignment shop. But...I like it.

Okay, do you have a solution for my own induced dilemma?

Blessings to you! You are loved!


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Easy Sweet and Sour Crockpot Sausage

I don't like green eggs and ham. I don't like them because I don't care for pork anything. Well, I like bacon and pepperoni pizza. And...I like pigs in a blanket. Oh, and I like Spiral Sliced Ham as well. Yeah, okay I like some pork. But, my sausage - I like to be beef or turkey. Unless I don't know it and then it is okay.

When I first saw this recipe - I was kind of hesitant. But, I got to tell you - DELICIOUS! In my family of 7, it got 6 thumbs up. (I'm still looking for the perfect recipe that everyone likes.) I have got some picky eaters but they still eat and try everything! My blondie said that "this was the best dinner ever!"

Did I need to mention this is done in the crockpot so your kitchen stays cool in the HOT summer? Yippee!

EASY Sweet and Sour Crockpot Sausage

• 2 packages of fully cooked sausage, sliced (We used Hickory Farms smoked Beef Sausage)


• 1 can pineapple chunks in juice


• 3 cups of quartered baby carrots (Cut them lengthwise)


• 1 med onion, small chunks


• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar


• 1/4 tsp garlic powder


• 1 Tbsp soy sauce


• 1/4 tsp ground ginger


• 1 cube of chicken bouillon
  


• Rice (I used white 5 minute rice)

Add everything into the crockpot except rice. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Serve over rice.

YUMMY for my TUMMY!

Blessings to you! You are loved!

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Friday Faves: Crazy talk today.

I have been thinking a lot about my blog lately. After my little siesta aka little break - my blogging senses have been awakened. I want my blog to be more organized and easier for the reader to know what to expect, at least a couple days a week. I’m so excited to start!

One of the new features you will start seeing on here is:
ilovemy5kids
Friday Faves.

Friday Faves will be my family’s favorite things!

Can you hear Julie Andrew’s singing “These are just a few of my favorite things'" in the background?
Okay, she is really not – but she inside my head at the moment and won’t stop. Please Julie – STOP!
Okay, sorry for the blurb, I’m just so excited…

Our first Friday Fave is:

Hot chocolate in the summer.
I know call me a Crazy Woman! Hear me out before you have me wearing that little white jacket.
We live in an area that gets to be 100 degrees in February.
Yeah, I’m not joking. This was taken on Saturday and two seconds later it went to 110 degrees going 70 mph down the freeway. It is too HOT.

So, we have our a/c pumped low as it will get and get a nice cup of hot cocoa (any brand will do) with little white marshmallows. Then we close our eyes and pretend we are in the mountains in Canada or Colorado, either one will do – we just want it to be cold. Have a cup with us!

So, I hope you enjoyed Our first Friday Fave Edition.

Blessings to you! You are loved!



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