Monthly Archives: July 2008

Shots or No Shots?

Every Child by Two. A child immunization website. Check it out here.
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07.11.08

Suburban Storm Sunset
Photo was taken on my new iPhone in Prior Lake.

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07.10.08

My Guardian

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What, no power?

We have been having some pretty wicked summer storms around here lately. I love storms when they remain non-destructive.
Here are 5 things that storms can do:

Provide a calm before they arrive with rustling trees, darkening dry skies and a quiet hush of clouds.
Delay the day-to-day of the expected.
Offer a peek into the the magnitude of [...]

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Cooking Among Friends Meal Swap

Last March or so I joined a cooking group. Rather a recipe sharing group. It is a bit of both actually. We share ideas, we talk about recipes and we swap meals. Once a month several women and I connect to exchange freezer meals.
Our group is loosely based on the concepts from Cooking Among Friends. [...]

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Strawberry Daiquiri Pie

Ingredients:

8 oz. Cool Whip
14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
6 oz. Strawberry Daiquiri Frozen concentrate (found by frozen juices)
10 inch Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Directions:

Blend sweetened condensed milk with the strawberry daiquiri mix
Fold in cool whip
Pour mix into piecrust shell
Freeze over night
Serve cold

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Tex Mex Shrimp

Ingredients:

2–tablespoons lemon juice
2–tablespoons margarita mix (may exchange for 2 TBSP of tequila)
1–tablespoon vegetable oil
1–tablespoon lime juice
1–tablespoon red taco sauce
2–tablespoons green chilies — diced
1/2–teaspoon salt
Seasoned to taste with Mrs. Dash Southwest seasonings
1–pound medium peeled and cooked shrimp
Pat of butter or so (for grilling)

Directions:

Combine lemon and lime juices, margarita mix, taco sauce, oil, sliced chilies, salt, seasonings [...]

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07.09.08

Summer Treat II

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My Family

My Family

Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.

Read along as time flies!