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There are the obvious options for wedding venues: Churches, hotels, community centers, private resorts. Some of those options are expensive and some of them aren’t.
However, if your wedding has a lead time longer than just a week or two, you might be overlooking a few more interesting options.
And let’s be clear right up front: the point of this piece isn’t to save money, necessarily, but you may find that many of these options are more affordable than a 10k booking at a downtown resort simply because they haven’t been commercialized in the way that traditional wedding venues have.
Imagine a pristine morning on the water.
Maybe it’s a bit brisk, but the waves are crashing gently on the shoreline. The sun is up, but the air is still cool and the breeze from the coast keeps the bugs well away from everyone and everything.
Growing up on the coast, I’ve seen this one personally. Beach wedding venues are a great way to give everyone in your wedding party (no matter how large) a breath of fresh air and a gathering to remember.
While you might need to check with the local municipality to see if there are any restrictions, beaches are, by and large, free and open to the public.
If you close off a space or you need to rent out a few pavilions or whatnot, you might be charged for that — but you’ll likely be looking at something relatively affordable, as weddings go.
One of most straightforward tricks for better photography is to find a photogenic subject. Placing a wedding in a beautiful location is a great way to end up with beautiful wedding shots.
Here in the city, everyone wants to get away. Many of my clients rent a cottage (if they don’t have own one anyway) at least once or twice a year.
Why not have a wedding out there? As far as wedding venues go, you’ll have privacy and a wide selection to choose from, especially if you’re planning advance. Particularly if you have a family cottage, you’d find yourself surrounded by ancestral heritage.
Cottages are usually secluded and well away from the city, so expect a drive if you go this route. However, if saying your vows in a secluded place and surrounded by loved ones feels better to you than a church or a hotel ballroom, it can be a much better way to connect with friends and family who want to be part of your special day.
Avid hikers and morning walkers will relate to this one. There’s just something about the serenity and pristine stillness of the woods that gives the area and atmosphere of quiet anticipation.
A wedding party in the woods requires a bit of planning, but as far as wedding venues go, it’s a great pick!
Of course, a wedding at the height of fall is all about the colour change, and that’s a love story that practically writes itself. Remember what I said earlier about wedding venues in photogenic places?
Check around your local area. Go for a drive or walk the hiking trails nearby. You typically don’t have to venture very far into the woods to find an ideal spot for a quiet getaway.
Though historic sites are often equipped for weddings, they’re often forgotten in the search for ideal wedding venues.
Old grist mills, barns, even covered bridges and log cabins are all possible contenders for an alternative venue, particularly if you prefer a rustic style.
If you see something you like while you’re walking around the city or driving down the highway, don’t be afraid to ask about it.
The worst answer you can get is “no”, and you’ll have a host of other options anyway.
This is my personal favourite. When searching for the perfect venue, try to find something that matches the season.
That corn maze you visited last year or the pumpkin patch right down the road might be great fits for wedding venues with a fall or harvest flavour. Sunflower and wheat fields are wonderfully scenic during midsummer. And, of course, winter weddings are beautiful even if it’s a little chilly.
As a photographer, I see the inside of churches quite a bit. And don’t get me wrong — most of them are really beautiful. The wedding business has no shortage of wedding venues when it comes to churches, hotels, and similar commercial getaways.
All I’m saying here is that, whatever your budget, you might find your wedding even more memorable if you treat your search for the perfect location like a treasure hunt.
Find something that aligns with your personality and style. Unique venues like the ones above also gives a photographer like me the chance to deliver a host of images with a different look and feel than your standard chapel service.
I mentioned at the top of this piece that this article wasn’t about saving money. And that’s true; it’s not. It’s about making memories that last. The place you choose to say your vows will mean even more if the place you select is something special.
That’s something that a lot of couples overlook.

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there are the obvious options for wedding venues: churches, hotels, community centers, private resorts. some of those options are expensive and some of them aren’t.
however, if your wedding has a lead time longer than just a week or two, you might be overlooking a few more interesting options.
and let’s be clear right up front: the point of this piece isn’t to save money, necessarily, but you may find that many of these options are more affordable than a 10k booking at a downtown resort simply because they haven’t been commercialized in the way that traditional wedding venues have.
imagine a pristine morning on the water.
maybe it’s a bit brisk, but the waves are crashing gently on the shoreline. the sun is up, but the air is still cool and the breeze from the coast keeps the bugs well away from everyone and everything.
growing up on the coast, i’ve seen this one personally. beach wedding venues are a great way to give everyone in your wedding party (no matter how large) a breath of fresh air and a gathering to remember.
while you might need to check with the local municipality to see if there are any restrictions, beaches are, by and large, free and open to the public.
if you close off a space or you need to rent out a few pavilions or whatnot, you might be charged for that — but you’ll likely be looking at something relatively affordable, as weddings go.
one of most straightforward tricks for better photography is to find a photogenic subject. placing a wedding in a beautiful location is a great way to end up with beautiful wedding shots.
here in the city, everyone wants to get away. many of my clients rent a cottage (if they don’t have own one anyway) at least once or twice a year.
why not have a wedding out there? as far as wedding venues go, you’ll have privacy and a wide selection to choose from, especially if you’re planning advance. particularly if you have a family cottage, you’d find yourself surrounded by ancestral heritage.
cottages are usually secluded and well away from the city, so expect a drive if you go this route. however, if saying your vows in a secluded place and surrounded by loved ones feels better to you than a church or a hotel ballroom, it can be a much better way to connect with friends and family who want to be part of your special day.
avid hikers and morning walkers will relate to this one. there’s just something about the serenity and pristine stillness of the woods that gives the area and atmosphere of quiet anticipation.
a wedding party in the woods requires a bit of planning, but as far as wedding venues go, it’s a great pick!
of course, a wedding at the height of fall is all about the colour change, and that’s a love story that practically writes itself. remember what i said earlier about wedding venues in photogenic places?
check around your local area. go for a drive or walk the hiking trails nearby. you typically don’t have to venture very far into the woods to find an ideal spot for a quiet getaway.
though historic sites are often equipped for weddings, they’re often forgotten in the search for ideal wedding venues.
old grist mills, barns, even covered bridges and log cabins are all possible contenders for an alternative venue, particularly if you prefer a rustic style.
if you see something you like while you’re walking around the city or driving down the highway, don’t be afraid to ask about it.
the worst answer you can get is “no”, and you’ll have a host of other options anyway.
this is my personal favourite. when searching for the perfect venue, try to find something that matches the season.
that corn maze you visited last year or the pumpkin patch right down the road might be great fits for wedding venues with a fall or harvest flavour. sunflower and wheat fields are wonderfully scenic during midsummer. and, of course, winter weddings are beautiful even if it’s a little chilly.
as a photographer, i see the inside of churches quite a bit. and don’t get me wrong — most of them are really beautiful. the wedding business has no shortage of wedding venues when it comes to churches, hotels, and similar commercial getaways.
all i’m saying here is that, whatever your budget, you might find your wedding even more memorable if you treat your search for the perfect location like a treasure hunt.
find something that aligns with your personality and style. unique venues like the ones above also gives a photographer like me the chance to deliver a host of images with a different look and feel than your standard chapel service.
i mentioned at the top of this piece that this article wasn’t about saving money. and that’s true; it’s not. it’s about making memories that last. the place you choose to say your vows will mean even more if the place you select is something special.
that’s something that a lot of couples overlook.


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We no longer offer a dynamic booking service i.e. the ability for you to book immediately as we no longer accept payment by credit cards or use third party agencies such as Booking.com to whom we have to pay 15% commission which invariably means extra charge being passed onto you, the guest.
Direct bookings avoid any possible confusion that can arise, and have increasingly arisen, when using online agencies. Direct bookings mean we can offer you better rates which we have not increased this year. Therefore please contact us by telephone and speak to us between 10.00 and 20.00 hours or leave an answerphone message outside these hours or send us an e-mail.

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we no longer offer a dynamic booking service i.e. the ability for you to book immediately as we no longer accept payment by credit cards or use third party agencies such as booking.com to whom we have to pay 15% commission which invariably means extra charge being passed onto you, the guest.
direct bookings avoid any possible confusion that can arise, and have increasingly arisen, when using online agencies. direct bookings mean we can offer you better rates which we have not increased this year. therefore please contact us by telephone and speak to us between 10.00 and 20.00 hours or leave an answerphone message outside these hours or send us an e-mail.


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Billy Graham offers biblical perspective to a reader who confesses that he has a bad attitude about going to work.
How Do We Know We're on the Right Career Path?
J. B. Wood is an author and businessman. In this High Calling video interview he talks about finding and recognizing the right career path and surrendering your career to Christ.
In this World on campus article Victoria Unthank tells the story of Megan Busch and what obstacles await students seeking to go into medicine. Read more here.

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billy graham offers biblical perspective to a reader who confesses that he has a bad attitude about going to work.
how do we know we're on the right career path?
j. b. wood is an author and businessman. in this high calling video interview he talks about finding and recognizing the right career path and surrendering your career to christ.
in this world on campus article victoria unthank tells the story of megan busch and what obstacles await students seeking to go into medicine. read more here.


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You teach world history, but does that include language history? Use this infographic to trace the origin of the English language, find out how Tiwi relates to Pitjantjatjara, examine the evolution of major language families, and more!
Poster also available as a download from ODT Maps, Inc.
©2019. Middle school, high school. 24 x 36 inches. Laminated.

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we do not currently have enough stock to meet the quantity requested. we have 91 available. if you would like to order more than 91, please call in your order to 1-800-teacher.
you teach world history, but does that include language history? use this infographic to trace the origin of the english language, find out how tiwi relates to pitjantjatjara, examine the evolution of major language families, and more!
poster also available as a download from odt maps, inc.
©2019. middle school, high school. 24 x 36 inches. laminated.


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The NAMB Foundation was formed in 2017 with an emphasis on providing educational resources and tools for loan originators throughout the country.
Charter Oak Systems, LLC, an NMLS-Approved Course Provider (#1405047), provides online pre-licensing and continuing education provider for the NAMB Foundation.
Featuring Debra Ann Killian, CRMS, CLOES.online offers a variety of online education including the 20 hour Pre-Licensing class.
Course is immediately available to start anytime and only starts when you pay.
Available on PC, MAC, Tablet, iPhone or Android.
Offline viewing for bad or no connections available.
Entertaining education while you learn. Other online classes are read and click.
Additional State PE & CE offered through third party provider.
Retake exams and quizzes up to 3 times.
CLOEs.online offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if they fail to meet your expectation for the course, they will gladly refund your course fee any time before the end of your 2-week session.
In addition to online pre-licensing and continuing education courses, they offer custom designed courses for specific niches and consult with origination companies regarding education and training.
Discounts are exclusively available to NAMB members! For more information and to receive the discount code to save up to $50, please contact our office at (202) 434-8250 or use the chat box in the lower right-hand corner of the home page.
After 31 years and educating over 1.4 million professionals, Lorman knows that continuing education does not always happen Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. They understand your need for concise, accurate and timely information that impacts your business and clients. Lorman Education Services accommodates your needs by offering live webinars and on-demand products on regulations, laws and business changes.
Through the NAMB Foundation's Affiliate Partnership with Lorman, members of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers will receive a 20% discount.
In addition, NAMB members have access to the Lorman All-Access Pass. All-Access Pass holders have unlimited access to all that Lorman offers for 12 months at the low price of $699.
Contact Valerie Saunders, Executive Director of NAMB, at valsaun@namb.org or via phone at (202) 434-8250 for information on how to take advantage of these great offers!

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the namb foundation was formed in 2017 with an emphasis on providing educational resources and tools for loan originators throughout the country.
charter oak systems, llc, an nmls-approved course provider (#1405047), provides online pre-licensing and continuing education provider for the namb foundation.
featuring debra ann killian, crms, cloes.online offers a variety of online education including the 20 hour pre-licensing class.
course is immediately available to start anytime and only starts when you pay.
available on pc, mac, tablet, iphone or android.
offline viewing for bad or no connections available.
entertaining education while you learn. other online classes are read and click.
additional state pe & ce offered through third party provider.
retake exams and quizzes up to 3 times.
cloes.online offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee - if they fail to meet your expectation for the course, they will gladly refund your course fee any time before the end of your 2-week session.
in addition to online pre-licensing and continuing education courses, they offer custom designed courses for specific niches and consult with origination companies regarding education and training.
discounts are exclusively available to namb members! for more information and to receive the discount code to save up to $50, please contact our office at (202) 434-8250 or use the chat box in the lower right-hand corner of the home page.
after 31 years and educating over 1.4 million professionals, lorman knows that continuing education does not always happen monday-friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. they understand your need for concise, accurate and timely information that impacts your business and clients. lorman education services accommodates your needs by offering live webinars and on-demand products on regulations, laws and business changes.
through the namb foundation's affiliate partnership with lorman, members of the national association of mortgage brokers will receive a 20% discount.
in addition, namb members have access to the lorman all-access pass. all-access pass holders have unlimited access to all that lorman offers for 12 months at the low price of $699.
contact valerie saunders, executive director of namb, at valsaun@namb.org or via phone at (202) 434-8250 for information on how to take advantage of these great offers!


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In my line of work, I’m forced to reluctantly deliver “I told you so!” when gardeners ask me about their problems with annual weeds. The theory of controlling them is simple: maintain a vigorous turf so they can’t get established … and use a pre-emergent herbicide if they get ahead of you.
Get your pre-emergent down before March 1st to prevent summer weeds!
Lawn – Timing Pre-emergent Herbicide | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener.

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in my line of work, i’m forced to reluctantly deliver “i told you so!” when gardeners ask me about their problems with annual weeds. the theory of controlling them is simple: maintain a vigorous turf so they can’t get established … and use a pre-emergent herbicide if they get ahead of you.
get your pre-emergent down before march 1st to prevent summer weeds!
lawn – timing pre-emergent herbicide | walter reeves: the georgia gardener.


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Join the Food Shuttle & our Gardeners for a Spring Kickoff with CompostNow!
The day kicks off at 11 a.m. with food, hands-on compositing demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, garden tours, volunteer opportunities and fun activities for kids. Stay after for a fermented foods workshop at 1 pm with our friends Piedmont Picnic. RSVP for the workshop by emailing Jacob@FoodShuttle.org.

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join the food shuttle & our gardeners for a spring kickoff with compostnow!
the day kicks off at 11 a.m. with food, hands-on compositing demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, garden tours, volunteer opportunities and fun activities for kids. stay after for a fermented foods workshop at 1 pm with our friends piedmont picnic. rsvp for the workshop by emailing jacob@foodshuttle.org.


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For what reason is the use of words of wisdom (prophetic words in regards to the future) critical and for what purpose is it imperative to know about the significance of their utilization in ministry? Since wisdom causes us to comprehend the difference between what is good and bad in God’s sight, procuring and practicing wisdom will prompt bliss and longevity of life (Proverbs 3:13-16). It is a vital quality God needs to find in us. Below mentioned are some other additional factors showing the importance of utilization of words of wisdom throughout our life and ministry as well.
Above all else, it is exceptionally basic to comprehend that the blessings of the Holy Spirit don’t work at our will, however, must be showed when we live our lives dedicated to God and His ministry on earth, as indicated by the covenant we have entered through the forfeit of Jesus on the cross. We surrendered our lives to him and we ought to anticipate that His life to flow over us.
Words of Wisdom are explicit messages from God with respect to what’s to come. When we are in charge of a specific ministry and genuinely position ourselves by words and deeds in like manner as leaders, we discover God directing us through explicit words in regards to the way, he needs us to take, either by advising us of what the fate of one way brings or by empowering us by the brilliant promises of another.
Educating of the Word of God is fragmented without Words of Wisdom. Like Words of Knowledge, Words of Wisdom make the Bible a LIVING WORD. Instructing and lecturing the Gospel without being available to this region, renders the Bible an unimportant manual, while Words of Wisdom open the endless element of the Word for all to perceive what lies ahead. At last, we can just really motivate the people of God to make an explicit move with respect to their lives, when the message being lectured rises above the regular and focuses to the prize that lies ahead.
Those who are following us, do as such as a result of the blessing we have, they will confront genuine circumstances where they should hear a word from God in regards to their future. God will address them through us when we take responsibility for the position of a prophet over their lives. Individuals need to get notification from God with respect to a job offer, a voyaging plan, a business deal, and so forth. Besides, we should work in Words of Wisdom with the end goal to prepare devotees to trust in God and the blessing. This fortifies their confidence.
Regardless of whether it is healing or throwing out evil spirits, Words of Wisdom are the projectiles of the prophet to announce to the sickness and the demon where he is going. We are called to lecture the Good News not exclusively to men, yet in addition to evil spirits and to this fallen nature.
What God proclaims through us today will set the stage or the establishment on which future ages will assemble. Except if we are available to God what needs to state today in regards to the future, we will announce the demise of our service with us on earth.
At long last, Words of Wisdom keep us reminded on our actual character and calling. They advise us that we don’t have a place with this age yet to the one to come. The utilization of Words of Wisdom turns us resistant to the stresses of the present life. Through confidence, it keeps us strolling on the waters of unceasing life.
Paul Davis is a renowned healing minister. He lives in New York, where he primarily teaches, writes, and offers workshops on journaling and spiritual growth. Paul heads a number of healing ministries New York in the past. Paul makes every effort to combine his own faith with the world’s spiritual teachings and to facilitate the world make well from its past record of religious abuse.
Which Car Wash Is Best For Your Car?

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for what reason is the use of words of wisdom (prophetic words in regards to the future) critical and for what purpose is it imperative to know about the significance of their utilization in ministry? since wisdom causes us to comprehend the difference between what is good and bad in god’s sight, procuring and practicing wisdom will prompt bliss and longevity of life (proverbs 3:13-16). it is a vital quality god needs to find in us. below mentioned are some other additional factors showing the importance of utilization of words of wisdom throughout our life and ministry as well.
above all else, it is exceptionally basic to comprehend that the blessings of the holy spirit don’t work at our will, however, must be showed when we live our lives dedicated to god and his ministry on earth, as indicated by the covenant we have entered through the forfeit of jesus on the cross. we surrendered our lives to him and we ought to anticipate that his life to flow over us.
words of wisdom are explicit messages from god with respect to what’s to come. when we are in charge of a specific ministry and genuinely position ourselves by words and deeds in like manner as leaders, we discover god directing us through explicit words in regards to the way, he needs us to take, either by advising us of what the fate of one way brings or by empowering us by the brilliant promises of another.
educating of the word of god is fragmented without words of wisdom. like words of knowledge, words of wisdom make the bible a living word. instructing and lecturing the gospel without being available to this region, renders the bible an unimportant manual, while words of wisdom open the endless element of the word for all to perceive what lies ahead. at last, we can just really motivate the people of god to make an explicit move with respect to their lives, when the message being lectured rises above the regular and focuses to the prize that lies ahead.
those who are following us, do as such as a result of the blessing we have, they will confront genuine circumstances where they should hear a word from god in regards to their future. god will address them through us when we take responsibility for the position of a prophet over their lives. individuals need to get notification from god with respect to a job offer, a voyaging plan, a business deal, and so forth. besides, we should work in words of wisdom with the end goal to prepare devotees to trust in god and the blessing. this fortifies their confidence.
regardless of whether it is healing or throwing out evil spirits, words of wisdom are the projectiles of the prophet to announce to the sickness and the demon where he is going. we are called to lecture the good news not exclusively to men, yet in addition to evil spirits and to this fallen nature.
what god proclaims through us today will set the stage or the establishment on which future ages will assemble. except if we are available to god what needs to state today in regards to the future, we will announce the demise of our service with us on earth.
at long last, words of wisdom keep us reminded on our actual character and calling. they advise us that we don’t have a place with this age yet to the one to come. the utilization of words of wisdom turns us resistant to the stresses of the present life. through confidence, it keeps us strolling on the waters of unceasing life.
paul davis is a renowned healing minister. he lives in new york, where he primarily teaches, writes, and offers workshops on journaling and spiritual growth. paul heads a number of healing ministries new york in the past. paul makes every effort to combine his own faith with the world’s spiritual teachings and to facilitate the world make well from its past record of religious abuse.
which car wash is best for your car?


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A lot of extremely useful information for boaters is produced by government agencies. Since those agencies have a mandate to share that information with the public, and since free distribution via the Internet seems like an obvious way to do that, one would think that a lot of government information would be available that way.
Well, some of it is. I previously wrote about the data available from NOAA weather buoys, and I’ll probably be writing in the not-too-distant future about how cool it is that one can download current Coast Pilots and Local Notices to Mariners.
So you’ll understand that I was really excited by this article in the current issue of BoatUS by Elaine Dickinson: Charts go PC.
As digital technology moves forward at an ever-increasing speed, a bewildering array of chart products are out in the consumer marketplace, with more coming. Now, in a major development, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will soon, if it hasn’t done so by presstime, make its full suite of 970 raster electronic charts of U.S. waters available free to the public via the Internet.
Up until now, boaters with navigation software had to purchase their charts from a vendor or pay a vendor for a subscription to a chart updating service. Now all of the charts, plus weekly “patches” of chart updates, can be downloaded from NOAA at no cost. The site is www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov.
The change has come about following the expiration of an exclusive agreement between NOAA and Maptech, a private company that co-developed the electronic chart format with the federal agency. Maptech’s Cooperative Research and Development Agreement ended in June, freeing up NOAA to release electronic raster charts to the public since it co-owns the resulting format and files.
The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) does intends to distribute Raster Nautical Charts (RNCs) and updates for free over the Internet in the same manner as our distribution of Electronic Navigational Charts (see http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/MCD/enc/index.htm).
In addition, OCS also anticipates establishing a program by which commercial, value-added providers will be able to download RNCs for free; reformat, encrypt, and/or packaged them with additional data or services; and eventually sell the resulting product for whatever price the market will bear. By adhering to a simple set of NOAA specified practices, these RNCs will retain their official status.
However, as of today (November 7, 2005) a commencement date for either program has not been established by the Office of Coast Survey.
So, no free raster charts for now. But soon, hopefully.
NOAA pushed back the release of the raster charts after we went to press. It was supposed to be Mid-October. Right now, they are saying Mid-November. Please check back with them in a few weeks or watch our web site for an update.
Later update: The charts are now available. Yay! See Downloadable Raster Charts Available Free from NOAA.

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a lot of extremely useful information for boaters is produced by government agencies. since those agencies have a mandate to share that information with the public, and since free distribution via the internet seems like an obvious way to do that, one would think that a lot of government information would be available that way.
well, some of it is. i previously wrote about the data available from noaa weather buoys, and i’ll probably be writing in the not-too-distant future about how cool it is that one can download current coast pilots and local notices to mariners.
so you’ll understand that i was really excited by this article in the current issue of boatus by elaine dickinson: charts go pc.
as digital technology moves forward at an ever-increasing speed, a bewildering array of chart products are out in the consumer marketplace, with more coming. now, in a major development, the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (noaa) will soon, if it hasn’t done so by presstime, make its full suite of 970 raster electronic charts of u.s. waters available free to the public via the internet.
up until now, boaters with navigation software had to purchase their charts from a vendor or pay a vendor for a subscription to a chart updating service. now all of the charts, plus weekly “patches” of chart updates, can be downloaded from noaa at no cost. the site is www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov.
the change has come about following the expiration of an exclusive agreement between noaa and maptech, a private company that co-developed the electronic chart format with the federal agency. maptech’s cooperative research and development agreement ended in june, freeing up noaa to release electronic raster charts to the public since it co-owns the resulting format and files.
the office of coast survey (ocs) does intends to distribute raster nautical charts (rncs) and updates for free over the internet in the same manner as our distribution of electronic navigational charts (see http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/index.htm).
in addition, ocs also anticipates establishing a program by which commercial, value-added providers will be able to download rncs for free; reformat, encrypt, and/or packaged them with additional data or services; and eventually sell the resulting product for whatever price the market will bear. by adhering to a simple set of noaa specified practices, these rncs will retain their official status.
however, as of today (november 7, 2005) a commencement date for either program has not been established by the office of coast survey.
so, no free raster charts for now. but soon, hopefully.
noaa pushed back the release of the raster charts after we went to press. it was supposed to be mid-october. right now, they are saying mid-november. please check back with them in a few weeks or watch our web site for an update.
later update: the charts are now available. yay! see downloadable raster charts available free from noaa.


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As the Vocation Formation Team of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, we have the distinct pleasure of accompanying single Catholic women as they discern God’s call in their lives. If you are discerning your call, then we invite you to contact us to learn more.
You are called by God to live as a disciple of Jesus. Discernment is the process of finding out how God is leading you to live out that call.
Learn more about the deep and rewarding discernment process, from initial inquiry to the making of the Perpetual Profession of Vows.
Interested in learning more about a vocation? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us now using this easy inquiry form.
The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity (MSBT) is an apostolic community of Roman Catholic women religious. We exist to give glory to the Trinity!
Our specific mission is the preservation of the faith, (think New Evangelization), in those areas and among those people who are spiritually neglected and abandoned, especially the poor. Our chief effort is to develop a missionary spirit in the laity, with the goal that every Catholic be an Apostle.

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as the vocation formation team of the missionary servants of the most blessed trinity, we have the distinct pleasure of accompanying single catholic women as they discern god’s call in their lives. if you are discerning your call, then we invite you to contact us to learn more.
you are called by god to live as a disciple of jesus. discernment is the process of finding out how god is leading you to live out that call.
learn more about the deep and rewarding discernment process, from initial inquiry to the making of the perpetual profession of vows.
interested in learning more about a vocation? we'd love to hear from you! get in touch with us now using this easy inquiry form.
the missionary servants of the most blessed trinity (msbt) is an apostolic community of roman catholic women religious. we exist to give glory to the trinity!
our specific mission is the preservation of the faith, (think new evangelization), in those areas and among those people who are spiritually neglected and abandoned, especially the poor. our chief effort is to develop a missionary spirit in the laity, with the goal that every catholic be an apostle.


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Witnesses confirmed that five gunshots were fired. The gunman, Abeku Wilson, was born in Boston and graduated from the University of Miami. Police confirmed that the shooter planned specific targets beforehand and did not go into the gym to kill randomly.
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the attack was caused by an altercation in the workplace and the gunman was an employee at the equinox gym. the employee was fired and then got in an argument with the gym’s manager. this incident has been said to have no links to terrorism.
witnesses confirmed that five gunshots were fired. the gunman, abeku wilson, was born in boston and graduated from the university of miami. police confirmed that the shooter planned specific targets beforehand and did not go into the gym to kill randomly.
ackerman and hortis were airlifted to ryder trauma center where they are now being treated for gunshot wounds.
the public commended police and fire departments for their quick response and ability to secure the scene within 45 minutes. the authorities took proper precautions and locked down all of stores in the area in a timely manner.


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Now that Campaign 2006-08: The People (Finally) Decide is over, in retrospect the most interesting piece of election art I saw is one with a Pittsburgh link.
It's poet and artist John Sokol's portrait of Barack Obama, composed of hand-scripted excerpts from the 2004 Democratic Convention's "A More Perfect Union" speech that made Obama a political star. Sokol, who's in his early 60s, is based in Akron and lived in Pittsburgh in the 1990s. In late September, when I showed up at Obama's South Side campaign office to volunteer, Sokol's friend Bob Ziller, himself a busy Pittsburgh artist, was out on the East Carson sidewalk, selling T-shirts bearing the striking image of a pensive Senator.
That speech, like most of Obama's addresses, was good. But Sokol's portrait suggests a deeper symbolism: Obama as a man literally made of his words.
Critics enjoy deriding Obama as nothing but a pretty speechifier. "Mere words," say many of the same people who profess to revere the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address, or who salivated over Ronald Reagan's cockeyed bromides and happily wet themselves when George W. Bush bravely gambled other people's lives with "Bring 'em on."
Words matter. They have power even when you use them without knowing what they mean: "Socialist." "Mission Accomplished." "War on Terror."
One of Obama's strengths, I think -- maybe his biggest -- is his ability to find common ground between people, to empathize with opponents and locate the humanity that binds us, even on ancient and seemingly insoluble matters like race, war and abortion. And he locates it through language.
When we think, we think (mostly) in words, and though misused words can lead us astray, a thoughtful person's words can reveal new ways of seeing the world. Obama's speech on race, in Philadelphia this year, drew the fine line between knowing that someone (the grandmother who raised him) held racist attitudes and loving that person anyway. Surely Obama's talk of bridging such gaps was at least partly responsible for a Democratic presidential candidate's geographically inclusive win in more than 40 years.
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now that campaign 2006-08: the people (finally) decide is over, in retrospect the most interesting piece of election art i saw is one with a pittsburgh link.
it's poet and artist john sokol's portrait of barack obama, composed of hand-scripted excerpts from the 2004 democratic convention's "a more perfect union" speech that made obama a political star. sokol, who's in his early 60s, is based in akron and lived in pittsburgh in the 1990s. in late september, when i showed up at obama's south side campaign office to volunteer, sokol's friend bob ziller, himself a busy pittsburgh artist, was out on the east carson sidewalk, selling t-shirts bearing the striking image of a pensive senator.
that speech, like most of obama's addresses, was good. but sokol's portrait suggests a deeper symbolism: obama as a man literally made of his words.
critics enjoy deriding obama as nothing but a pretty speechifier. "mere words," say many of the same people who profess to revere the declaration of independence and the gettysburg address, or who salivated over ronald reagan's cockeyed bromides and happily wet themselves when george w. bush bravely gambled other people's lives with "bring 'em on."
words matter. they have power even when you use them without knowing what they mean: "socialist." "mission accomplished." "war on terror."
one of obama's strengths, i think -- maybe his biggest -- is his ability to find common ground between people, to empathize with opponents and locate the humanity that binds us, even on ancient and seemingly insoluble matters like race, war and abortion. and he locates it through language.
when we think, we think (mostly) in words, and though misused words can lead us astray, a thoughtful person's words can reveal new ways of seeing the world. obama's speech on race, in philadelphia this year, drew the fine line between knowing that someone (the grandmother who raised him) held racist attitudes and loving that person anyway. surely obama's talk of bridging such gaps was at least partly responsible for a democratic presidential candidate's geographically inclusive win in more than 40 years.
words, of course, must eventually resolve into action -- promises rendered in deeds. and now's the time to begin working to ensure that obama is not just the man of words in sokol's vision, but a man of his word.


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Toss together the blueberries, raspberries, and orange liqueur in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan; add the blueberry mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool slightly.
Place a 1/2-cup scoop of the frozen yogurt into each of 4 goblets or dessert dishes. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the berry mixture on top and serve at once. Yields 1/2 cup frozen yogurt and 1/4 cup berry mixture per serving.
Spoon vanilla fat-free yogurt (not frozen) into a goblet, and alternately layer with the berry mixture and reduced-fat granola. Add fresh sliced peaches or nectarines, if you like.

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turn this dessert into a quick and satisfying breakfast or lunch.
toss together the blueberries, raspberries, and orange liqueur in a small bowl; set aside.
combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan; add the blueberry mixture. cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool slightly.
place a 1/2-cup scoop of the frozen yogurt into each of 4 goblets or dessert dishes. spoon about 1/4 cup of the berry mixture on top and serve at once. yields 1/2 cup frozen yogurt and 1/4 cup berry mixture per serving.
spoon vanilla fat-free yogurt (not frozen) into a goblet, and alternately layer with the berry mixture and reduced-fat granola. add fresh sliced peaches or nectarines, if you like.


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I have the “if you give a mouse a cookie” mentality.
This is true with almost everything I do. Recently, I got a new Delta H2Okinetic® showerhead. When I installed this – I was in awe of how pretty it was. Bright and shiny! Like a new diamond.
Then there was the ugly shower caddy that had years worth of gross soap scum all over it. You give me a new showerhead, and I’m going to want a new shiny shower caddy to match. When you give me a new shower caddy – I’m going to want a new shower curtain. When you give me a new shower curtain, I’m going to want a new bath mat. Well, you get the picture…….”if you give a mouse a cookie” mentality.
1. Upgrade your shower head! ASAP.
Get rid of that crusty old shower head that barely spits out enough water to wet your eyebrow! I’m obsessed with my new Delta H2Okinetic® showerhead! This baby has multiple settings and the showerhead itself, is HUGE! Makes you feel like you’re showering in a rain forest. Ahhhhhhhhhh.
I love it because I can change it to whatever setting I’m in the mood for. My husband always changes it to something different, so when I get in the shower it’s like a box of chocolate candy….you never know what you’re gonna get! HA!
The Delta H2Okinetic® showerhead is 2 showers in 1! A showerhead and hand shower that can operate seperately, or both at the same time.
It has 3x the coverage of a standard showerhead. Larger droplets and a unique wave pattern that creates the feeling of more pressure and a warmer shower experience. The showerhead also stays put! When you pull the hand showerhead out and place it back, it’s kept firmly in place with a powerful magnet.
Another favorite feature that I love is the “pause” feature! You just push a small button that pauses the water flow so that you can lather up, shampoo your hair, or shave! I LOVE that!!!
Once you put in your new showerhead, your old shower caddy will just look SO out of place! Do yourself a favor and get a new caddy. Pick one that’s large enough to hold your shampoo, conditioner, body washes, and razors!
I don’t know about you, but our shower curtains get GROSS. Really fast. Especially at the bottom of the curtain. New shower curtains are cheap – so grab a new one that matches your bathroom design and style!
I love our microfiber bathmat! They’re really soft and spongy – and they absorb a lot of water! If you have slick bathroom floors, a bathmat is a MUST anyway, especially if you have kids! Get one that adds a pop of color to your bathroom!
To top off the best shower experience ever – go buy a new body wash and shampoo. I love trying new scents! While you’re at it, grab some body scrubs too! Winter is coming soon and we gotta get prepared to get rid of all that dead and dry skin this upcoming cold and chilly season!!
Do you have any shower upgrade ideas? We’d love to hear them!
Guys. Get this. You NO longer have to leave home and get out of your comfy PJ’s and slippers to indulge in Seafood night!
We’ve fallen head over heels in love with the new Michael Angelo’s Seafood Meals, and so will you! It’s an upgrade from frozen fish sticks that the kids love! Nothing wrong with those, we’ll just leave those to the kiddos while we indulge in the big people stuff!
The new Michael Angelo’s Salmon Piccata is CRAZY good! It’s turned off chilly here this week and I really enjoyed warming up and having this for dinner. Perfection! Made with wild-caught Alaskan salmon, spring vegetables, and a fluffy brown rice in a piccata sauce. It’s super flavorful, and the portion was perfect for me!
I’ve been a fan of Michael Angelo’s foods for a long time now, and most people love the amazing flavor. What they don’t know is that the ingredients are simple, and clean.
Want a night off from having to cook?
Want a super quick and easy seafood night at home?
Grab some Michael Angelo’s Seafood Meals, straight from the frozen aisle at your local grocery store. I got ours at Kroger – but you can also find them at Walmart and Publix. Visit their store locator page to see where you can snag yours!
You’ll love that you’ll be able to read and understand everything on the label. Real ingredients. No preservatives. Nothing artificial. BAM! Their salmon is wild caught and their shrimp is chemical free!
Each week now when I write out our weekly menu plan, I make sure to reserve at least one night for Seafood Night! The family is always super excited – and THIS momma is super excited that I don’t have to slave over a hot stove!
Go ahead and visit Michael Angelo’s on their social channels below to see what’s the latest and greatest!
Have you tried any of these seafood meals yet? If so, which was your fave or which would you love to try?
Let’s face it. Potatoes are an integral part of dinnertime. Especially at our house. My husband is one of those “meat and potatoes” kinda guys.
There’s just one thing though. This momma don’t have the time, NOR the energy to stand and peel potatoes, cut potatoes, boil potatoes, and then mash the heck out of them to get all the lumps out. Don’t get me wrong, I do love me some mashed potatoes – but the real deal around our house isn’t as often as I’d like.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Idahoan because they are the best tasting “instant” out there, in my opinion. Well, they have overwhelmingly upped their game!!!
The new Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes are SO STINKING GOOOOOOOOOOOD! You’d swear to the heavens above, that these were 100% completely homemade at your grandma-ma’s house! Not even kidding!
They have a very smooth taste, just like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream.
I made these the other night with one of my super quick and easy chicken recipes. We’re having some remodeling done on the house, and this particular night — by the time dinner time came – I was too tired and needed something hearty for dinner! This was a HIT.
Place chicken breasts in a plastic container or large zip lock bag with Italian dressing. Shake around until chicken is well coated. Stick in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or so.
Place chicken in baking dish or pan, pour leftover dressing from the baggie over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink.
Spoon some of the hot dressing from the pan over chicken.
Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies!
They’re delicious. Oh, wait…did I already say that?!
Makes any meal taste like Sunday dinner!
More than 6 pounds of premium Idahoan russet potatoes go into every 16 oz. pouch.
They use a new processing method that let’s the potatoes keep their natural goodness and texture. In the end, they taste as good as if you had peeled, boiled, and mashed them yourself!
Takes just 5 minutes using milk and butter….or just water!
You can get them in a 4 serving, 12 serving, or 20 serving pouch – and the pouches are resealable.
You can find them nationwide, including Walmart and Kroger NOW!
What’s your go-to recipes with mashed potatoes as a side dish?
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College Safety Tips for Girls and Guys You Never Think Of!
The kids are all grown up and leaving for college. They think they already know everything, right?! Yeah, they’re pretty smart – but they’re probably also still really naive. My niece, Hannah – my “mini me” – has just started her first year.
Bathroom selfies and all… (God love her heart!). I love her to pieces.
College kids HAVE to be equipped with some “smarts” when it comes to their safety since we’re not there to protect them. Here are 7 college safety tips for girls (and guys) that most of them won’t ever think of…until we tell them!
1 . Have car/dorm keys handy BEFORE you get to the car or your dorm room. Don’t wait until you’re there before you start digging around for keys.
2 . Keep pepper spray handy. Most people think about having pepper spray on them, but most of the time they never even buy any.
3 . Use your car alarm! If a stranger is following you in the parking lot – press that alarm button on your key ring. More than likely, they’ll run the opposite direction!
4 . Don’t leave your drinks/food unattended. I know this one has been said over and over and over again – but for realz! Keep an eye on your drinks. You never know what weird creeper will drop something in it!
5 . Never go to the ATM machine alone, especially at night. Make your bestie or room mate tag along with you. If she/he complains, offer them $5 or something off the dollar menu at Taco Bell. Guarantee they’ll take you up on that!
6 . Keep your expensive stuff like laptops and electronic devices hidden away in your backpack or bag when heading out to the car or to the library.
7 . Use Wearsafe! It’s a teeny tiny Tag that keeps the kids and their family/friends one step ahead of an unsafe situation. In this event – it can be hard to get help when you’re fumbling around for your phone. I just set one up, and it was so easy to do!
This super small Wearsafe Tag uses your phone to alert your friends and family – by sending them audio from the scene. It starts a chat room where they can coordinate, and/or call 911. Even when your phone is OUT OF SIGHT!!
The Wearsafe Tag works with both iPhones and Androids. The app is only $5 a month and comes with a FREE device/tag! You cannot beat that — and there are NO commitments!!! You can Try it free now!!!
You won’t find another product out there that will keep your college kids safer than Wearsafe. It’s the only one to offer audio, GPS, and group chat! The Wearsafe Tag is SO small that a stranger don’t even know it’s there! All the while, in a situation, they have NO idea that 911 may already be on the way, thanks to Wearsafe!
Group chat – all those in selected network are in group chat to create a virtual situation room. Connects people who may not be connected on a daily basis. They can connect as a team to address how to help person in distress and assess the situation.
This gives parents and the college kids both a sense of security. Even while you’re not close to one another, you’re still able to protect them at a moments notice! For just $5 a month. Mind blown. What other college safety tips do you have?!
We’d love to hear them. Leave us a comment below or follow us on social media!
Since the new year – I’ve tried to get a little more fit and eat better. The biggest problem is my snacking habits, especially during the late mornings/early afternoon. Breaking that habit isn’t easy, so I need this little orange zest drink to help curb my appetite.
I found out about Meta Appetite Control – and wanted to give it a shot. It’s a fiber supplement that reduces your appetite for up to 4 hours. That’s exactly what I need to get me through that snacky slump in the middle of the day!
Best part is that you can enter to receive a digital $5 off coupon and product sample for yourself to try out! Woohoo! You’ll find out how, towards the end of the post.
You just add a couple heaping teaspoons of Meta Appetite Control into some ice cold water, and stir. I like to add ice to mine too, the colder – the better! I really like the Orange Zest flavor – but then again, I’m a sucker for anything orange!
You could also add a couple spoonfuls into your morning or afternoon smoothies – to help keep you fuller, longer too!
It’s the #1 recommended fiber brand by doctors. It’s made with 100% natural psyllium fiber*!
It’s been clinically proven to keep you full between meals, and reduce your hunger. The psyllium fiber in the powder forms a thick gel when it thickens. Thus, giving you a more full sensation.
You can find Meta Appetite Control now, in the digestive wellness aisle at Walgreens nationwide!
I-C is hosting a coupon opportunity for Meta Appetite Control through the form allowing you a $5 off coupon upon filling out the form.
Giveaway opens on Tuesday, June 7th and closes when all coupons have been redeemed.
Have you tried it yet? What do you think?!
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Bounty, however all opinions and spaghetti sauce splatters are my own.
I’ve really been trying hard this past week to watch what I’m eating. I decided to give myself one day on the weekends as my “cheat” day and enjoy something that I love. We decided on spaghetti and meatballs. No argument from the family, either. We all love spaghetti.
These homemade Italian meatballs were sooooo good and really simple to make. I’m going to share the recipe with you. Just prepare spaghetti the way you normally do to pair with these yummy meatballs.
Okay, on to the recipe. You’ll also find a printable recipe down near the bottom of this post. Just print it off and stick back in your recipe box!
*About halfway through cooking, turn meatballs in the tins to brown the other side.
** To brown the meatballs really well, turn on the broiler for the last couple of minutes. Watch carefully so you don’t burn them.
We recently remodeled and updated our kitchen. I wanted a white farmhouse kitchen, and that’s what I got. However, the beadboard backsplash around the counter and the panel behind the stove is white and shows ALL kinds of splatters. Spaghetti making the worst messes, naturally. The sauce is yummy, but it’s also messy. When it bubbles, it pops and splatters everywhere. Do you have the same issue?
I also opted for all white dish towels and dish cloths. I just love the way they look in a kitchen. So fresh and crisp. I never even thought how EVERY thing that you clean up stains those pretty white towels and cloths and they get really dingy really fast.
Bounty recently came out with a BRAND new kind of paper towel. It’s Bounty with Dawn, ya’ll. With Dawn. They’re thicker than your average paper towel and you just activate them with water. Then they get all nice and sudsy! I am in LOVE with these. You can rinse and wring these puppies out so you can clean up the whole mess with ONE paper towel instead of 10!
Dawn is awesome at fighting grease so that combined with the thickness of these new Bounty with Dawn paper towels is a double-whammy! The towels were good at breaking up dried on food too. I had the oven on, baking the meatballs and the sauce and spaghetti on the stovetop. The heat from the stove made the sauce dry up and after dinner, the new Bounty with Dawn paper towel wiped it up in just a couple of swipes. I was VERY impressed!
Make sure to check out the new Bounty with Dawn paper towels the next time you’re at Walmart and pick up a roll to try for yourself. I think you’ll love them as much as I do. Keep in mind that these do not replace paper towels for food prep. My husband almost stuck the meatballs out of the oven onto one of these to soak the grease up. I was like, noooooooo!!!! I don’t want my meatballs to taste like Dawn dish soap, hahaha!!!
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I participated in the NIOXIN Challenge blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received free product and compensation but all opinions are my own.
All of my life I’ve had thin and really fine hair. I have always struggled with getting curls to stay in or when I style my hair, it just flops after a couple of hours. I remember my mom jumping on me for using rubber bands as ponytail holders cause she said it would break my hair off. They were perfect ponytail holders for me though, because just about anything else would end up loosening and sliding off.
I found out about the NIOXIN Hair System Kits and jumped at the chance to review one. I had heard rave reviews so I really wanted to try it out. I was asked to do the NIOXIN 30 Day Challenge and then share my experience. NIOXIN has 6 different hair system kits and I chose system 3 for normal to thin-looking hair with color treatment (yes, I color my hair!). Each kit includes an easy 3 step daily regimen including shampoo, conditioner and a treatment.
The first thing I noticed when starting the 30 day challenge was the tingling and refreshing sensation on my scalp. Other than that, I didn’t really notice a big difference that first week in my hair. Then by the middle of the 2nd week, I started noticing that my hair was much easier to fix and that my hairstyle would last longer than usual. It just felt fuller as I would curl or straighten my hair.
By the end of the 30 day challenge, my husband even noticed a difference just by looking at my hair. He knew that I had a new product in the shower (which I dared him to use, haha!) but he usually doesn’t pay much attention. He’s used to it being flat as a pancake and he came home from work one day and asked if I’d been to my “hair guy”. HA! Overall, my hair feels much fuller. I’m very pleased with NIOXIN and will continue using it!
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If you’re not a fan of ooey gooey – warm and yummy cookies, then you might ought to just turn around and leave now. I wouldn’t want to be friends with you anyway…I don’t need that sort of negativity in my life. Now, my cookie friends, check out these insane S’mores Cookies!!!
Cookies are just pure pleasure. Especially when they’re warm, straight outta the oven. AND even more especially – when they’re filled with S’more gooey-ness! HELLO!!! These new Pillsbury Melts are INSANELY delish! They are filled on the inside with yummy goo and topped with a chocolate drizzle. Oh, and in 2 different flavors….Molten Fudge Cake and S’more Sensation! You can find both of these in the refrigerated cookie dough section. Which is where I spend about 85.677777% of my time when I’m grocery shopping.
Baking was easy peasy…just like the other Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies, they’re already made into little cookie balls for you. SWEET! Just plop them on a pan and bake for a few minutes. After they’ve cooled a bit, just drizzle that yummy chocolate on top! Mmmm. Well, the whole pan was demolished within minutes. I’ll just say that much.
We tried the S’mores cookies and man oh mannnn. They were sooo good! I’m saving the Molten Fudge Cake cookies for this weekend. That way my husband can get at least ONE cookie before they’re el-gono! These cookies are perfect for anytime, but I’m sure I’ll be making these around the holidays too. So easy…and so yummy.
Which one of these new Pillsbury Melts cookies are you excited to try? Or do you just want to try BOTH?!
You might want to visit the Pillsbury Facebook page too, they’re always sharing FAN-flipping tastic recipes that are easy and delicious.
Friends, football season is coming! It’s not THAT far away and I am so excited! I love football and fall weather. It’s the Tennessee gal’s favorite time of the year. I can almost smell the crisp fall air and hear the roar of the fans in the stadium. That just makes me smile!!
We are making an effort to eat healthier and so we wanted to take something we love…pizza…and give it a healthy tailgating twist without losing any flavor or fun! So I was super excited to try this new pizza tray grill pan from Gourmet Grillware.
This pizza tray is so versatile. It withstands heat up to 1000°F and can be used on the grill, on the stove or in the oven. It’s even freezer safe!! It’s made of food safe aluminum alloy which makes for even heating and easy browning on any surface. It also means it isn’t dishwasher safe. But, it’s so easy to clean you won’t even care!
I know you don’t believe me when I say that this homemade pizza is simple. But trust me, it is SO easy to make! You can whip it up in no time flat.
Mix all ingredients together until you have a dough similar to biscuit dough. It’s not a firm dough. It will be somewhat spreadable.
Place your Gourmet Grillware Pizza Tray onto a stove eye on medium/high heat. Spray on some non-stick cooking spray or spread a little vegetable oil on the pan. Plop your dough on and spread it to the thickness that you desire. Let is sit for a bit and brown. Once it’s nice and golden, flip it and brown the other side. Use potholders to carefully remove the pan from the eye. Preheat your oven to 400° at this point.
We chose chicken, zucchinni, onions, garlic and spinach. In a medium pan, with a tablespoon of olive oil my hubby sauteed all the veggies together with a pinch of salt. We keep cooked chicken on hand. He grabbed a chicken breast, chopped it up and threw it in the pan. Once everything was heated through and the onions were translucent, the heat is turned off.
This pizza has NO SAUCE! No, I am not kidding. It’s a waste of calories and would overpower the flavors of the veggies. All you do is pour your cooked toppings onto your crust and sprinkle on whatever shredded cheese you may have on hand. Cheese isn’t necessary but can act as a glue to hold all the veggies on the pizza. Throw the pan into your preheated oven and wait for everything to heat up and the cheese to melt.
Carefully remove your pizza on the Gourmet Grillware Pizza Tray, from the oven. Let it stand for 10 minutes then cut and serve. Another great thing about this pizza tray is that it is also a great serving dish. So you can cut the pizza right on the tough tray and then carry it straight to the table and enjoy!!
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i have the “if you give a mouse a cookie” mentality.
this is true with almost everything i do. recently, i got a new delta h2okinetic® showerhead. when i installed this – i was in awe of how pretty it was. bright and shiny! like a new diamond.
then there was the ugly shower caddy that had years worth of gross soap scum all over it. you give me a new showerhead, and i’m going to want a new shiny shower caddy to match. when you give me a new shower caddy – i’m going to want a new shower curtain. when you give me a new shower curtain, i’m going to want a new bath mat. well, you get the picture…….”if you give a mouse a cookie” mentality.
1. upgrade your shower head! asap.
get rid of that crusty old shower head that barely spits out enough water to wet your eyebrow! i’m obsessed with my new delta h2okinetic® showerhead! this baby has multiple settings and the showerhead itself, is huge! makes you feel like you’re showering in a rain forest. ahhhhhhhhhh.
i love it because i can change it to whatever setting i’m in the mood for. my husband always changes it to something different, so when i get in the shower it’s like a box of chocolate candy….you never know what you’re gonna get! ha!
the delta h2okinetic® showerhead is 2 showers in 1! a showerhead and hand shower that can operate seperately, or both at the same time.
it has 3x the coverage of a standard showerhead. larger droplets and a unique wave pattern that creates the feeling of more pressure and a warmer shower experience. the showerhead also stays put! when you pull the hand showerhead out and place it back, it’s kept firmly in place with a powerful magnet.
another favorite feature that i love is the “pause” feature! you just push a small button that pauses the water flow so that you can lather up, shampoo your hair, or shave! i love that!!!
once you put in your new showerhead, your old shower caddy will just look so out of place! do yourself a favor and get a new caddy. pick one that’s large enough to hold your shampoo, conditioner, body washes, and razors!
i don’t know about you, but our shower curtains get gross. really fast. especially at the bottom of the curtain. new shower curtains are cheap – so grab a new one that matches your bathroom design and style!
i love our microfiber bathmat! they’re really soft and spongy – and they absorb a lot of water! if you have slick bathroom floors, a bathmat is a must anyway, especially if you have kids! get one that adds a pop of color to your bathroom!
to top off the best shower experience ever – go buy a new body wash and shampoo. i love trying new scents! while you’re at it, grab some body scrubs too! winter is coming soon and we gotta get prepared to get rid of all that dead and dry skin this upcoming cold and chilly season!!
do you have any shower upgrade ideas? we’d love to hear them!
guys. get this. you no longer have to leave home and get out of your comfy pj’s and slippers to indulge in seafood night!
we’ve fallen head over heels in love with the new michael angelo’s seafood meals, and so will you! it’s an upgrade from frozen fish sticks that the kids love! nothing wrong with those, we’ll just leave those to the kiddos while we indulge in the big people stuff!
the new michael angelo’s salmon piccata is crazy good! it’s turned off chilly here this week and i really enjoyed warming up and having this for dinner. perfection! made with wild-caught alaskan salmon, spring vegetables, and a fluffy brown rice in a piccata sauce. it’s super flavorful, and the portion was perfect for me!
i’ve been a fan of michael angelo’s foods for a long time now, and most people love the amazing flavor. what they don’t know is that the ingredients are simple, and clean.
want a night off from having to cook?
want a super quick and easy seafood night at home?
grab some michael angelo’s seafood meals, straight from the frozen aisle at your local grocery store. i got ours at kroger – but you can also find them at walmart and publix. visit their store locator page to see where you can snag yours!
you’ll love that you’ll be able to read and understand everything on the label. real ingredients. no preservatives. nothing artificial. bam! their salmon is wild caught and their shrimp is chemical free!
each week now when i write out our weekly menu plan, i make sure to reserve at least one night for seafood night! the family is always super excited – and this momma is super excited that i don’t have to slave over a hot stove!
go ahead and visit michael angelo’s on their social channels below to see what’s the latest and greatest!
have you tried any of these seafood meals yet? if so, which was your fave or which would you love to try?
let’s face it. potatoes are an integral part of dinnertime. especially at our house. my husband is one of those “meat and potatoes” kinda guys.
there’s just one thing though. this momma don’t have the time, nor the energy to stand and peel potatoes, cut potatoes, boil potatoes, and then mash the heck out of them to get all the lumps out. don’t get me wrong, i do love me some mashed potatoes – but the real deal around our house isn’t as often as i’d like.
i’ve always been a huge fan of idahoan because they are the best tasting “instant” out there, in my opinion. well, they have overwhelmingly upped their game!!!
the new idahoan signature russets mashed potatoes are so stinking goooooooooood! you’d swear to the heavens above, that these were 100% completely homemade at your grandma-ma’s house! not even kidding!
they have a very smooth taste, just like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream.
i made these the other night with one of my super quick and easy chicken recipes. we’re having some remodeling done on the house, and this particular night — by the time dinner time came – i was too tired and needed something hearty for dinner! this was a hit.
place chicken breasts in a plastic container or large zip lock bag with italian dressing. shake around until chicken is well coated. stick in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or so.
place chicken in baking dish or pan, pour leftover dressing from the baggie over top. bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink.
spoon some of the hot dressing from the pan over chicken.
serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies!
they’re delicious. oh, wait…did i already say that?!
makes any meal taste like sunday dinner!
more than 6 pounds of premium idahoan russet potatoes go into every 16 oz. pouch.
they use a new processing method that let’s the potatoes keep their natural goodness and texture. in the end, they taste as good as if you had peeled, boiled, and mashed them yourself!
takes just 5 minutes using milk and butter….or just water!
you can get them in a 4 serving, 12 serving, or 20 serving pouch – and the pouches are resealable.
you can find them nationwide, including walmart and kroger now!
what’s your go-to recipes with mashed potatoes as a side dish?
this post brought to you by wearsafe. the content and opinions expressed below are that of sweet pennies from heaven.
college safety tips for girls and guys you never think of!
the kids are all grown up and leaving for college. they think they already know everything, right?! yeah, they’re pretty smart – but they’re probably also still really naive. my niece, hannah – my “mini me” – has just started her first year.
bathroom selfies and all… (god love her heart!). i love her to pieces.
college kids have to be equipped with some “smarts” when it comes to their safety since we’re not there to protect them. here are 7 college safety tips for girls (and guys) that most of them won’t ever think of…until we tell them!
1 . have car/dorm keys handy before you get to the car or your dorm room. don’t wait until you’re there before you start digging around for keys.
2 . keep pepper spray handy. most people think about having pepper spray on them, but most of the time they never even buy any.
3 . use your car alarm! if a stranger is following you in the parking lot – press that alarm button on your key ring. more than likely, they’ll run the opposite direction!
4 . don’t leave your drinks/food unattended. i know this one has been said over and over and over again – but for realz! keep an eye on your drinks. you never know what weird creeper will drop something in it!
5 . never go to the atm machine alone, especially at night. make your bestie or room mate tag along with you. if she/he complains, offer them $5 or something off the dollar menu at taco bell. guarantee they’ll take you up on that!
6 . keep your expensive stuff like laptops and electronic devices hidden away in your backpack or bag when heading out to the car or to the library.
7 . use wearsafe! it’s a teeny tiny tag that keeps the kids and their family/friends one step ahead of an unsafe situation. in this event – it can be hard to get help when you’re fumbling around for your phone. i just set one up, and it was so easy to do!
this super small wearsafe tag uses your phone to alert your friends and family – by sending them audio from the scene. it starts a chat room where they can coordinate, and/or call 911. even when your phone is out of sight!!
the wearsafe tag works with both iphones and androids. the app is only $5 a month and comes with a free device/tag! you cannot beat that — and there are no commitments!!! you can try it free now!!!
you won’t find another product out there that will keep your college kids safer than wearsafe. it’s the only one to offer audio, gps, and group chat! the wearsafe tag is so small that a stranger don’t even know it’s there! all the while, in a situation, they have no idea that 911 may already be on the way, thanks to wearsafe!
group chat – all those in selected network are in group chat to create a virtual situation room. connects people who may not be connected on a daily basis. they can connect as a team to address how to help person in distress and assess the situation.
this gives parents and the college kids both a sense of security. even while you’re not close to one another, you’re still able to protect them at a moments notice! for just $5 a month. mind blown. what other college safety tips do you have?!
we’d love to hear them. leave us a comment below or follow us on social media!
since the new year – i’ve tried to get a little more fit and eat better. the biggest problem is my snacking habits, especially during the late mornings/early afternoon. breaking that habit isn’t easy, so i need this little orange zest drink to help curb my appetite.
i found out about meta appetite control – and wanted to give it a shot. it’s a fiber supplement that reduces your appetite for up to 4 hours. that’s exactly what i need to get me through that snacky slump in the middle of the day!
best part is that you can enter to receive a digital $5 off coupon and product sample for yourself to try out! woohoo! you’ll find out how, towards the end of the post.
you just add a couple heaping teaspoons of meta appetite control into some ice cold water, and stir. i like to add ice to mine too, the colder – the better! i really like the orange zest flavor – but then again, i’m a sucker for anything orange!
you could also add a couple spoonfuls into your morning or afternoon smoothies – to help keep you fuller, longer too!
it’s the #1 recommended fiber brand by doctors. it’s made with 100% natural psyllium fiber*!
it’s been clinically proven to keep you full between meals, and reduce your hunger. the psyllium fiber in the powder forms a thick gel when it thickens. thus, giving you a more full sensation.
you can find meta appetite control now, in the digestive wellness aisle at walgreens nationwide!
i-c is hosting a coupon opportunity for meta appetite control through the form allowing you a $5 off coupon upon filling out the form.
giveaway opens on tuesday, june 7th and closes when all coupons have been redeemed.
have you tried it yet? what do you think?!
this is a sponsored post for shespeaks/bounty, however all opinions and spaghetti sauce splatters are my own.
i’ve really been trying hard this past week to watch what i’m eating. i decided to give myself one day on the weekends as my “cheat” day and enjoy something that i love. we decided on spaghetti and meatballs. no argument from the family, either. we all love spaghetti.
these homemade italian meatballs were sooooo good and really simple to make. i’m going to share the recipe with you. just prepare spaghetti the way you normally do to pair with these yummy meatballs.
okay, on to the recipe. you’ll also find a printable recipe down near the bottom of this post. just print it off and stick back in your recipe box!
*about halfway through cooking, turn meatballs in the tins to brown the other side.
** to brown the meatballs really well, turn on the broiler for the last couple of minutes. watch carefully so you don’t burn them.
we recently remodeled and updated our kitchen. i wanted a white farmhouse kitchen, and that’s what i got. however, the beadboard backsplash around the counter and the panel behind the stove is white and shows all kinds of splatters. spaghetti making the worst messes, naturally. the sauce is yummy, but it’s also messy. when it bubbles, it pops and splatters everywhere. do you have the same issue?
i also opted for all white dish towels and dish cloths. i just love the way they look in a kitchen. so fresh and crisp. i never even thought how every thing that you clean up stains those pretty white towels and cloths and they get really dingy really fast.
bounty recently came out with a brand new kind of paper towel. it’s bounty with dawn, ya’ll. with dawn. they’re thicker than your average paper towel and you just activate them with water. then they get all nice and sudsy! i am in love with these. you can rinse and wring these puppies out so you can clean up the whole mess with one paper towel instead of 10!
dawn is awesome at fighting grease so that combined with the thickness of these new bounty with dawn paper towels is a double-whammy! the towels were good at breaking up dried on food too. i had the oven on, baking the meatballs and the sauce and spaghetti on the stovetop. the heat from the stove made the sauce dry up and after dinner, the new bounty with dawn paper towel wiped it up in just a couple of swipes. i was very impressed!
make sure to check out the new bounty with dawn paper towels the next time you’re at walmart and pick up a roll to try for yourself. i think you’ll love them as much as i do. keep in mind that these do not replace paper towels for food prep. my husband almost stuck the meatballs out of the oven onto one of these to soak the grease up. i was like, noooooooo!!!! i don’t want my meatballs to taste like dawn dish soap, hahaha!!!
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all of my life i’ve had thin and really fine hair. i have always struggled with getting curls to stay in or when i style my hair, it just flops after a couple of hours. i remember my mom jumping on me for using rubber bands as ponytail holders cause she said it would break my hair off. they were perfect ponytail holders for me though, because just about anything else would end up loosening and sliding off.
i found out about the nioxin hair system kits and jumped at the chance to review one. i had heard rave reviews so i really wanted to try it out. i was asked to do the nioxin 30 day challenge and then share my experience. nioxin has 6 different hair system kits and i chose system 3 for normal to thin-looking hair with color treatment (yes, i color my hair!). each kit includes an easy 3 step daily regimen including shampoo, conditioner and a treatment.
the first thing i noticed when starting the 30 day challenge was the tingling and refreshing sensation on my scalp. other than that, i didn’t really notice a big difference that first week in my hair. then by the middle of the 2nd week, i started noticing that my hair was much easier to fix and that my hairstyle would last longer than usual. it just felt fuller as i would curl or straighten my hair.
by the end of the 30 day challenge, my husband even noticed a difference just by looking at my hair. he knew that i had a new product in the shower (which i dared him to use, haha!) but he usually doesn’t pay much attention. he’s used to it being flat as a pancake and he came home from work one day and asked if i’d been to my “hair guy”. ha! overall, my hair feels much fuller. i’m very pleased with nioxin and will continue using it!
we encourage you to take the nioxin 30 day challenge and see if you don’t notice fuller, thicker hair. click here to find the nioxin system kit that best suits your needs. start the challenge and then share your results with before and after photos on the nioxin facebook and twitter pages using #nioxinchallenge.
one lucky reader will win a nioxin hair system kit of their own. juse use the rafflecopter form below to enter. giveaway ends 3/25 at 11:59pm est. us residents only, 18 or older eligible.
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if you’re not a fan of ooey gooey – warm and yummy cookies, then you might ought to just turn around and leave now. i wouldn’t want to be friends with you anyway…i don’t need that sort of negativity in my life. now, my cookie friends, check out these insane s’mores cookies!!!
cookies are just pure pleasure. especially when they’re warm, straight outta the oven. and even more especially – when they’re filled with s’more gooey-ness! hello!!! these new pillsbury melts are insanely delish! they are filled on the inside with yummy goo and topped with a chocolate drizzle. oh, and in 2 different flavors….molten fudge cake and s’more sensation! you can find both of these in the refrigerated cookie dough section. which is where i spend about 85.677777% of my time when i’m grocery shopping.
baking was easy peasy…just like the other pillsbury ready to bake cookies, they’re already made into little cookie balls for you. sweet! just plop them on a pan and bake for a few minutes. after they’ve cooled a bit, just drizzle that yummy chocolate on top! mmmm. well, the whole pan was demolished within minutes. i’ll just say that much.
we tried the s’mores cookies and man oh mannnn. they were sooo good! i’m saving the molten fudge cake cookies for this weekend. that way my husband can get at least one cookie before they’re el-gono! these cookies are perfect for anytime, but i’m sure i’ll be making these around the holidays too. so easy…and so yummy.
which one of these new pillsbury melts cookies are you excited to try? or do you just want to try both?!
you might want to visit the pillsbury facebook page too, they’re always sharing fan-flipping tastic recipes that are easy and delicious.
friends, football season is coming! it’s not that far away and i am so excited! i love football and fall weather. it’s the tennessee gal’s favorite time of the year. i can almost smell the crisp fall air and hear the roar of the fans in the stadium. that just makes me smile!!
we are making an effort to eat healthier and so we wanted to take something we love…pizza…and give it a healthy tailgating twist without losing any flavor or fun! so i was super excited to try this new pizza tray grill pan from gourmet grillware.
this pizza tray is so versatile. it withstands heat up to 1000°f and can be used on the grill, on the stove or in the oven. it’s even freezer safe!! it’s made of food safe aluminum alloy which makes for even heating and easy browning on any surface. it also means it isn’t dishwasher safe. but, it’s so easy to clean you won’t even care!
i know you don’t believe me when i say that this homemade pizza is simple. but trust me, it is so easy to make! you can whip it up in no time flat.
mix all ingredients together until you have a dough similar to biscuit dough. it’s not a firm dough. it will be somewhat spreadable.
place your gourmet grillware pizza tray onto a stove eye on medium/high heat. spray on some non-stick cooking spray or spread a little vegetable oil on the pan. plop your dough on and spread it to the thickness that you desire. let is sit for a bit and brown. once it’s nice and golden, flip it and brown the other side. use potholders to carefully remove the pan from the eye. preheat your oven to 400° at this point.
we chose chicken, zucchinni, onions, garlic and spinach. in a medium pan, with a tablespoon of olive oil my hubby sauteed all the veggies together with a pinch of salt. we keep cooked chicken on hand. he grabbed a chicken breast, chopped it up and threw it in the pan. once everything was heated through and the onions were translucent, the heat is turned off.
this pizza has no sauce! no, i am not kidding. it’s a waste of calories and would overpower the flavors of the veggies. all you do is pour your cooked toppings onto your crust and sprinkle on whatever shredded cheese you may have on hand. cheese isn’t necessary but can act as a glue to hold all the veggies on the pizza. throw the pan into your preheated oven and wait for everything to heat up and the cheese to melt.
carefully remove your pizza on the gourmet grillware pizza tray, from the oven. let it stand for 10 minutes then cut and serve. another great thing about this pizza tray is that it is also a great serving dish. so you can cut the pizza right on the tough tray and then carry it straight to the table and enjoy!!
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text: This extremely rare acreage home is available for the first time in 20 years. A recent and very extensive remodel adds thoughtful and elegant finishes throughout that complement the private, tree-lined setting and expansive sunset views overlooking Murphy-Hanrehan Park. The unbelievable reclaimed wood, vaulted porch is truly one of a kind and needs to be seen to be appreciated. All new floors, trim, paint, bathrooms and doors are just some of the highlights that really make this home stand out. Both lower levels offer walkout doors and even a full sauna with room for storage or to finish and make your own. This stunning home also features highly sought after 194 schools. Updates and features are far to lengthy to list and must be seen in person.

lowercased: this extremely rare acreage home is available for the first time in 20 years. a recent and very extensive remodel adds thoughtful and elegant finishes throughout that complement the private, tree-lined setting and expansive sunset views overlooking murphy-hanrehan park. the unbelievable reclaimed wood, vaulted porch is truly one of a kind and needs to be seen to be appreciated. all new floors, trim, paint, bathrooms and doors are just some of the highlights that really make this home stand out. both lower levels offer walkout doors and even a full sauna with room for storage or to finish and make your own. this stunning home also features highly sought after 194 schools. updates and features are far to lengthy to list and must be seen in person.


text: UDJAT Music – Oficial site – Their music conveys ancient sounds with a modern approach. The symbiosis between vocals, Portuguese guitar and percussions allows an intense path, full of rhythm, where contrasts create moments of bliss and meditation, leading us through time in a lament of longing (saudade) and the hope of returning to one’s origins. UDJAT released their first album “Udjat” in 2016, and the second “Ameretat” in the present year 2017.

lowercased: udjat music – oficial site – their music conveys ancient sounds with a modern approach. the symbiosis between vocals, portuguese guitar and percussions allows an intense path, full of rhythm, where contrasts create moments of bliss and meditation, leading us through time in a lament of longing (saudade) and the hope of returning to one’s origins. udjat released their first album “udjat” in 2016, and the second “ameretat” in the present year 2017.