I can't find my car!

I can't find my car!

We've all done it!  We're so busy thinking about what we will buy that we don't remember where we parked the car. My sister and I looked for one hour in a mall parking lot because that store was on a hill and had two levels and we entered on one and exited on the other.  We had to find the parking attendant who sorted out our problem.

 My solution now:  When I get out of the car, I look at the building I'm going into and take note that the car is lined up with the H in Harry's , or the third tree, or the red trash barrel.  Upon coming out, I just locate the H, or whatever, and look straight out.  I've saved myself a lot of time.

Last resort:  Use the panic button on your remote.  I hadn't used it before as I couldn't turn it off.  SIMPLE:  Just press the panic button again.

10 Reasons to switch to cash

10 Reasons to switch to cash

Smart Money Magazine provided this information to Yahoo Finance!.  The article "10 Reasons I'm Cancelling My Credit Cards" is by Brett Arenda and posted on Friday, July 8, 2011.  You will find it very interesting and helpful.  I'm listing the categories, but you will want to read the article.
#1 I'll spend less;     #2  The card bonuses aren't worth it;    #3  Cash makes budgeting easy;    #4  Less worry about identity theft;    #5  Fewer impulse purchases;    #6  I can still shop online (prepaid card);   
#7  Say Godbye to debt;  #8  Privacy;    #9 Cash rebuilds the link between what I earn and what I spend;   #10  Cash helps peopole I want to help (merchants & suppliers - no fees). 

It's the best starting place to get your financial health together!

How do I get nutrition information?

How do I get nutrition information?

The best source I've found is the book, "NUTRITION ALMANAC" by John D. Kirschmann and Nutrition Search, Inc., McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-143658-8 and is available through Amazon and probably others.  (I paid $19.95.)  The book lists all nutrition charts for calories, vitamins, protein, etc. and also a short discussion of each one as well as common maladies.  A second book I recommend is "EAT THIS AND LIVE". by Dr.  Don Colbert, MD by Siloam, ISBN 978-1-59979-519-5 ( I paid $15.99).  These two books give life-long health information and are invaluable.  Maybe the library has them to check out.

Totally awesome Lemon Bars

Totally awesome Lemon Bars

Totally awesome lemon bars

After many tries at lemon bar recipes (and powdered sugar all over me), this one is a winner!  It is quick for drop-in company, potluck dinners, coffees or special dinners at home.  I hope you enjoy it!

LEMON BARS
Spray a 9"x 9" pan
Mix:  1 cup flour
         1 stick melted butter
         2 tablespoons sugar
Press into the pan.  Bake for 15 minutes at 350 (glass pan,  use 325)

While above is baking, mix:
        1 cup sugar
        5 tablespoons flour
        1/2 teaspoon baking powder
        2 eggs
        3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pour over baked crust and bake an additional 25 minutes at 350.

While still warm, mix and pour over baked bars
        1/2 stick melted butter
        1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
        2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cut in squares and totally enjoy!

5 foods that are stroke risks

5 foods that are stroke risks

1.  Crackers, cakes, and store bought doughnuts
2.  Smoked and processed meats
3.  Diet Soda
4.  Red meats
5.  Canned soups and prepared foods.

We probably know about these foods, but it's good to look at them again.  P.S.  They are also causing weight gains.

Purity for Young Believers

Purity for Young Believers

Julie Hiramine taught an all day seminar called Generations of Virtue at our grandson's Christian school in Singapore.  Being the mother of five children as well as having older adopted children, she was concerned about the material taught in schools concerning sex eduction.  In addition to help for parenting and advice on dating, she has researched sex education for our young people, has written a few books and has also gathered all the published books that Christians can use to help their children understand how much purity matters to God and to us.  All of the books she recommends has gone through rigorous examination to be sure they reflect Bible principles.

She, her family and about six workers were on a nine week tour teaching parents what to do, what to look for and books to help them train up their children.  Generations of Virtue is a non-profit and totally volunteer organization.  They went into Thailand, Indonesia and several other places to teach sex education to the kids in the Christian school. 

Her information was straight forward and very useful.  You can look it up at http://www.generationsofvirtue.org/

Some of the books she recommends is:  "Against The Tide" for preschool through 4th grade; "The Wonderful Way Babies are Made"; "The Swimsuit Lesson" concerning off limits touching; "Beautifully Made" book for young girls;  "Lintball Leo's not-so-stupid Questions about your Body" for boys 10-13 years; "Hero" about saving your first kiss for your wedding; a beautiful retreat in a box for mother and daughter or father and son called, "Passport to Purity"; and "Preparing your son for every Man's battle".  These books are available on her website or amazon.com.

Julie strongly encouraged the parents to teach their children to redirect their eyes away from wrong things to learn self-control; to monitor their language by calling them on infractions; to be very aware of pornography.

Her younger helpers gave reports on things for parents to do or watch very carefully with their young people:  Media: what are they watching; Games: watch what they play - some problems are not evident until a child gets to the upper levels of the game; Cell Phones:  monitor who they call, have a policy that all cell phones are turned in to parents at 9 p.m.; Movies: keep away from sex scenes and/or use them if they come up as teachable moments... are they married?;  Sleep Overs:  Really know what's going on over there.  Know what friends parents believe; Music:  Know what the lyrics say.  Hire a trustworthy teen to read or listen to the music and give you a report.

Her final advice is to help our young people awaken their love for God through reading the Bible, listening to worship songs, going to church, and going to Youth Group so that they don't awaken romantic love until they are married.

This wonderful information will help you wage a strong warfare for your young people.  They will be our family leaders, our church leaders and our country's leaders.  They are definitely worth the effort of a great life."

Freezit.com

Freezit.com

My son said, "Mom, you should have a website called freezit.com because you freeze things most people wouldn't think of.  Anyway, here a few:  leftover soup in serving sizes, 1-2 pieces of already cooked entres, gravies or juices for future flavor enhancers, chopped onions, chopped green pepper and red pepper, AND herbs.  Some herbs are not expensive, but are too much to use at one time.  I wash, dry and put in a ziptop bag and put in the freezer.  Whenever I need 2 tablespoons of parsley, green onions, basil, or cilantro in a recipe, I just use kitchen scissons to chop off as much as I need and put the rest back in the freezer.  It saves money especially if the herb was expensive.  Their fresh shelf life is very short.  Actually, some grocery stores are now selling frozen herbs and a pretty high cost.  (** I also cut desserts in portion sizes and freeze for a snack, etc.  They are good for at least six weeks and come in handy in a pinch.)  What unusual things do you freeze?