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thesouthernfriedbride@gmail.comAngela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-4951770537555904022020-06-21T23:21:00.001-05:002020-06-21T23:21:25.526-05:00Always Eat After 7PM: My Journey Continues<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center; white-space: pre;">This post is brought to you by my sponsor</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7PM</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;">, All opinions expressed are my own.</span><img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="https://pixel.massivesway.com/tracker.php?pixel=6cbe313e-9b6c-42c4-a2c4-bd9b6a63dd64" style="background: white; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have completed a month of The Always Eat After 7 PM plan. The three phases consist of: The 14-day Acceleration Phase to kick-start the program and see rapid results, The Main Phase where you’ll learn exactly which foods to eat when in order to achieve your weight-loss goals, The Lifestyle Phase to keep the weight off for good.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This program has debunked popular diet myths for me, offers me an easy-to-follow diet that accelerates fat-burning and has allowed me to indulge in favorite food cravings.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion</b> is now available to <a href="http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">purchase</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A passage from the book that has profoundly impacted me is in regard to learning which fat-burning food combinations fuel metabolism while you sleep: </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Specific higher-carbohydrate foods (including berries and cherries) support your fat-burning metabolism while you sleep, providing your body with a steady stream of fuel throughout the night. The trick is knowing how to combine them with other evening and pre-bedtime fat-burning foods to fuel your metabolism as you sleep.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have lost 12.4 pounds so far, have more stamina during my day-to-day activities and have incorporated more fitness into my daily routine. I am looking forward to embarking on the third phase, the Lifestyle Phase, to learn how to continue this momentum.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can read about the beginning of my journey </span><a href="http://thesouthernfriedbride.blogspot.com/2020/05/always-eat-after-7-pm.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. I share my reasons for choosing this plan </span><a href="http://thesouthernfriedbride.blogspot.com/2020/06/why-i-chose-always-eat-after-7-pm-plan.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and share a progress update </span><a href="http://thesouthernfriedbride.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-progress-update-on-always-eat-after.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion </b>is now available to purchase. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Learn more about the book and how to purchase </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center; white-space: pre;">This post is brought to you by my sponsor</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7PM</a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">, All opinions expressed are my own.</span><img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="https://pixel.massivesway.com/tracker.php?pixel=6cbe313e-9b6c-42c4-a2c4-bd9b6a63dd64" style="background: white; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" /></span>Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-79130155347509415752020-06-21T12:33:00.002-05:002020-06-21T12:33:14.599-05:00My Progress Update on the "Always Eat After 7PM" Plan<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center; white-space: pre;">This post is brought to you by my sponsor</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/32oR90L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7PM</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;">, All opinions expressed are my own.</span><img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="https://pixel.massivesway.com/tracker.php?pixel=6cbe313e-9b6c-42c4-a2c4-bd9b6a63dd64" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; height: auto; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;" /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">My goals have been to lose some weight and have a more healthier lifestyle. Since I began the plan, I am currently down 6 lbs. I have incorporated more fitness activities into my daytime and I feel more energy to do my daily tasks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the aspects I am enjoying about the book include food lists I have found to be very time-saving and meal planning that is very easy to follow. </span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This passage from the book has had a profound effect on my healthy eating philosophy because it debunks so much of how I approached previous "daytime" eating plans, not thinking about the aspect of the body's overnight effect:</span></span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Research shows that the average person’s metabolic rate is no different during sleep than during the day. In short, your metabolism doesn’t slow down at night. Nor does your body store fat at the end of the day. Whether it’s 8 am or 8 pm, you use food for energy the same way.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the recipes and my favorite is this amazing "Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet". This recipe has been a game-changer in this household and is a weekly favorite.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can read about me beginning this journey <a href="http://thesouthernfriedbride.blogspot.com/2020/05/always-eat-after-7-pm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a> and why I chose this particular plan <a href="http://thesouthernfriedbride.blogspot.com/2020/06/why-i-chose-always-eat-after-7-pm-plan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br />
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<br />Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-66478239056852857032020-06-14T17:29:00.001-05:002020-06-14T17:29:08.025-05:00Why I chose the "Always Eat After 7 PM" plan and author interview with Joel Marion<div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I am checking in with you on my progress with following the </span><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/390FBDm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7 PM</a></em><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight</em><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"> by Joel Marion diet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">I had been told many diet myths through the years, including "don't eat at night" and “don't skip breakfast”. By following the <a href="http://bit.ly/390FBDm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7PM</a> program, you </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">are eating during the hours when you are most hungry and it gives you willp</span><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: start;">ower to continue the diet. This also puts you into intermittent fasting that increases your metabolism while putting you into ketosis.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Question: </b>Is the <span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;">Always Eat After 7 PM plan a difficult plan to follow?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2TefhPs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Eat After 7 PM</a></span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion already feels like a game changer for my health outlook.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will be sharing my experiences with you here of reading the book and beginning the diet. </span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Based on surprising science, Always Eat After 7 PM debunks popular diet myths and offers an easy-to-follow diet that accelerates fat-burning and allows you to indulge in your most intense food cravings: Eating the majority of your calories at night. </span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We’ve been traditionally taught to avoid carbs, have an early dinner, and never eat before bed. But the fact is, the latest scientific research shows us this earlier model is not the most ideal.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With his background in sports nutrition, Joel developed a theory and a</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fter doing the research, Joel decided to put his theory to the test. His results were losing 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and 46 lbs lost after 16 weeks. He enjoyed having more energy and flatter abs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I love the striking color combination in this style and color pairing: </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I also love the variety of hair shades available with the human hair wigs, such as the colors available in this human hair wig <a href="http://www.divatress.com/wigs/human-hair/it-s-a-wig-human-hair-wig-yaky-1214.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">style</a>: </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Another favorite is this <a href="http://www.divatress.com/wigs/human-hair/it-s-a-wig-salon-remi-natural-human-hair-wig-hh-natural-delilah.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">style</a>, a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #494847; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">bouncy, flouncy cut with bangs.</span><br />
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I enjoyed the opportunity to review the book "When We Last Spoke" by Marci Henna, a part of Marci's Fireside, Texas book series. This 232-page softcover book takes the reader on a heartfelt memory journey spanning decades in the lives of two sisters, orphaned when their father was killed in the Vietnam War. I laughed and cried at different times throughout this book, and to me that is a sign of a story being the perfect mix of life itself, both times of happiness and sadness. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Humor, heartbreak, and triumph are served with whipped cream and lots of local nuts in this heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and forgiveness in Fireside, Texas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Meet Juliet Cranbourne, local radio personality and owner of a whimsical
kitchen gadget store, and her sister Evangeline, a fruit tree geneticist who
works for Oregon State University. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When a rift due to their orphaned past affects their sisterhood, Juliet
convinces Evangeline to come home for Christmas and choose headstones to honor
grandparents Walt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(a tenderhearted, good looking rancher) and Ruby (a blue-ribbon fiddler,
fabulous cook, and expert in the art of making family feel loved). As
they cruise through Fireside in Ruby's </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Thunderbird, Juliet hopes that healing memories will somehow smooth rough
roads ahead. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Does the tremendous love that marked Walt and Ruby's lives still have the
power to renew their sisterhood and help them find their place in the
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is a beautiful preview trailer about this book:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">As a longtime Oklahoma girl, the Texas connection in this story appealed to me from page 1. The author paints through her words a vivid picture of the joys and difficulties faced by this family not only during one stage of their lives, but through several periods in their lives. Juliet and Ruby are colorful characters I immensely enjoyed and they reminded me of several special women throughout my life. It was a beautiful read as a family memory journey and it comes with my highest recommendation. I now look forward to reading the other books in this Fireside, Texas series. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>About the author:</b></span></span><br />
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Henna was born in Austin, Texas and lived as a child in Kenya, East Africa with
the Wakamba tribe where her parents managed a medical research station. She
later moved to the Hill Country ranch which has been in the family since the
1800's and currently lives in Austin.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Marci will be giving away a free Kindle version of this book from Feb. 20-24 on Amazon. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;">You can find out more information on purchasing a softcover copy of the book <a href="http://bit.ly/WWLS_softcover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and information on purchasing a copy of the book for Kindle <a href="http://bit.ly/WWLS_Kindle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Right now, I am getting my Valentine's Day gift list ready for friends and loved ones, and Groupon Coupon has an entire section of deals for Valentine's Day Gifts that is an invaluable part of my money-saving experience. Today I found great deals for FTD Flowers, Shari's Berries and Zales sure to make the Valentine's recipients on my list smile.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking of treats, one of my favorite stores on Groupon Coupons to seek out available deals is their site for </span><a href="https://www.groupon.com/coupons/stores/target.com" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Target</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> coupons and deals. I found a great Valentine's Day promo code for </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">$5 Off Valentine's Day Candy With $20+ Order and free shipping on any order of $25 or more! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For my husband's valentine gift, I found great deals on men's clothing by visiting the <a href="https://www.groupon.com/coupons/stores/josbank.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jos. A. Bank </a>page on Groupon Coupons. With that, my gift list is done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For me, this time of year, when the holidays are coming full throttle, usually comes with the question what to get the guys on my list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Especially this guy: The Southern Fried Husband, who likes a perfect combination of gifts with a purpose and gifts at a good price. Here he is making a gingerbread house earlier this month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It seems to be becoming increasingly difficult to seek out this perfect combination of gift in this day and age without spending lots of time either going from store to store or searching the internet...or both. I'm nearly giving out just typing this thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am a fan of Groupon because of the money-saving deals I find on this free site year-round. When it came to this holiday season, I used Groupon for one-stop shopping for the perfect gift for my husband. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went straight to the Men's Fashion category and there it was, the perfect gift for Craig. One of my favorite Groupon site is the categories feature for ease of locating the items or services you are looking for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Behold, a gift he has been wishing for, at an amazing price: a leather wallet. Alpine Swiss Men's Genuine Leather Wallets at a great price and features my husband is looking for in a wallet, including a <span style="font-family: "opensans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "tahoma" , "arial" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">bifold wallet with slim profile, 1</span><span style="font-family: "opensans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "tahoma" , "arial" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">2 card slots with three additional oversized card slot pockets and</span><span style="font-family: "opensans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "tahoma" , "arial" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> a l</span><span style="font-family: "opensans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "tahoma" , "arial" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">arge receipt/card pocket (my husband could very well be king of utilizing that feature!).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A favorite area on the site is </span><a href="https://www.groupon.com/goods/comforters" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">Groupon Goods </a>,<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> where you will find so many great items organized into categories. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Check out this perfect couple gift idea with the Wexley Home All-Seasons Down-Alternative Comforter at an amazing price.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Earlier this season, </span><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Hallmark debuted their newest collection of heirloom-worthy ornaments. Hallmark Heritage Collection Ornaments are designed by Hallmark artists and inspired by the rich history of </span></span><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallmark. Each ornament is hand-blown and crafted by artisans in Poland. I opened my latest Hallmark package to find an exquisite blown glass Santa Claus.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #293035;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Santa's boots, coat and belt are all decorated in shiny gold, and his sparkly beard and mittens add a twinkle to anywhere he is placed. There is additional glitter embellishment on his coat and hat. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #293035;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of you will win a Hallmark Heritage Collection Santa Ornament, valued at $29.99! To enter, leave a comment below and let me know if you have a favorite Christmas ornament from your childhood or present day. Entries close on Monday, December 12 at 5:00 pm EST. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #293035;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are not able to leave a comment, please e-mail me your entry at angelaskitchen@rocketmail.com with "Giveaway Entry" as the subject line.</span></span>Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-3875313794386754202016-12-05T18:29:00.001-06:002016-12-05T18:56:16.678-06:00Sponsored: A Holiday Recipe and How to #GetReliefFromTheFeast with IMODIUM®<a href="http://www.linqia.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br />
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<li class="components-item" itemprop="ingredients" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/3 cup grated </span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20.3636px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Parmigiano-Reggiano</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20.3636px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> cheese</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;">In pasta-size cooking pot, add water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring salted water to a boil and add pasta, cooking pasta according to directions on package.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"> Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water; drain pasta and set aside. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">In same pasta </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">pot</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">, add olive oil and oregano. Cook on medium heat for 1 minute.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Carefully watching pot to avoid hot oil spattering, add pumpkin puree, minced garlic, half-and-half, </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 20.36px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Parmigiano-Reggiano </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">cheese, </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">vinegar</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> and 1 cup reserved pasta water to </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">pot</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">. Stir until well-blended and heated on medium heat for through 2- 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> If sauce is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of remaining reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency. When ready to serve pasta in individual dishes, pour 1/2 cup of sauce over pasta. Garnis</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white;">h each before serving by sprinkling, if desired, with 1/2 teaspoon of oregano. Enjoy!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"></span></span></div>
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This book is a splendid way to introduce young children to the "The Christmas Story" so many of us hold dear to our hearts, with this precious re-telling of the Bible story told in Luke's gospel, paired with the bright and beautiful illustrations of Mary Engelbreit. It is keepsake quality for a special child to delight them for years to come and it is also a wonderful gift idea for the grown-up Mary Engelbreit fans in your life.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Author: </b>Glenys Nellist </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Goodnight Manger</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Author: </b>Laura Sassi</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Illustrator: </b>Jane Chapman</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker and Activity Book</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This newest Berenstain Bears sticker and activity book is packed with Christmas fun for kids. It is full of colorful stickers and cute puzzles featuring this beloved bear family along with their friends and neighbors in Bear Country. This makes a cute gift for children in your life. What a wonderful stocking stuffer this would make to occupy its young recipients on Christmas Day. This would make a great holiday road travel activity for kids and also a great gift for the beginning of the Advent season. </span></div>
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-13059430344507176832016-12-04T23:30:00.002-06:002016-12-04T23:30:30.459-06:00Holiday Music Review and Giveaway: Amy Grant "Tennessee Christmas"I was given the opportunity to do a music review for Amy Grant's first Christmas album in 33 years, "Tennessee Christmas" and I am happy to share my review with you today.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;">F</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;">or many fans of Amy Grant, me included, this is a long-awaited follow-up to her 1983 Christmas album titled "A Christmas Album". </span><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; color: #444444;">This recording is a new and intimate look at Amy Grant's family Christmas. All of the songs are personally special to her. She creates an personal feel for this album you will "see" as soon as you open the cd holder and see the sweet</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;"> family Christmas pictures she chose to include with the album and you will "hear" as she shares some her favorite Christmas memories between the songs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; color: #444444;">She is joined by her husband, Vince Gill for a fun version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside". She is also joined by their children, who she says are comprised of their blended family of her children, his children and their daughter, who all come together to make one family. When I hear her sing the adorable song, "Christmas Don't Be Late" with </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;">daughters Jenny, Corinna, and Sarah, I smile so brightly.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This is a collection of thirteen new recordings, including the title track, "</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">Tennessee Christmas".</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"> I feel it combines a perfect blend of celebrating her beloved originals with Amy putting her own spin </span><span style="background-color: white;">on some treasured Christmas standards. So many emotions of the season are invoked listening to these songs. Many of the desired and joyful emotions like love, peace, harmony, but as someone who lives with grief, I appreciate that she chose to include songs that include this undesired holiday emotion of grief, as we miss our loved ones during this season which brings to mind so many memories with them. Of all the holiday emotions invoked, I most appreciate having songs on my holiday playlist where I can remember my loved ones who have passed away and celebrate our precious holiday memories. This aspect of the recording adds to the "real and intimate" quality I feel when I listen to the songs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The album was recorded in her home studio in Nashville and she collaborated with producers Mac McAnally (Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride), Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard, Frankie Ballard) and Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band).</span></span><br />
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-79769155108593034282016-11-25T20:07:00.002-06:002016-11-25T20:07:12.353-06:00Hallmark Keepsake for the Holidays- Review and Giveaway: Keepsake Miniature Tree and Miniature Ornament Set <div style="font-family: georgia, utopia, "palatino linotype", palatino, serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I was a young girl, visiting my local Hallmark store with my Mom was such an amazing experience and our visits during the holidays always felt magical. Hallmark's Keepsake ornaments always fascinated us and I hold dear to my heart several of these treasures she gave me through the years as I likewise did her. As I entered my teenage years, I began collecting Keepsake ornaments and meticulously maintaining my collection. Mom has been gone for 16 Christmases now, but everytime I walk into a Hallmark store, I somehow still feel her hand in mine. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">As an adult, I treasure my opportunity to be a Hallmark blogger and every project I begin, I think about how my Mom would love that particular item. This season, I was excited to receive two new Hallmark Keepsake offerings for holiday season enjoyment in my home. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">This year, Hallmark began offering a Keepsake tree for displaying favorite ornaments and I was instantly drawn to this beautiful "keepsake" in itself. T</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">he</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> miniature display tree has a gold finish and is perfect for displaying these miniature ornaments atop a table or mantel. This Hallmark</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">©</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Keepsake is perfect for reflecting on those "golden" moments</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> that make the holidays so special. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">This year, Hallmark has also debuted a miniature porcelain ornament collection, perfect for displaying on the miniature tree. This year's collection has a "</span><a href="http://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/12-little-days-of-christmas-set-of-days-1-3-mini-porcelain-ornaments-2495QRP5924.html?omnrectype=PDP-Class-Cat-Show" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #cd0501; text-decoration: none;">12 Days of Christmas" theme</a> and were released in sets of 3 to make 4 sets in the collection. <span style="color: #293035; text-align: start;">The 1st set includes a partridge in a pear tree, a turtle dove and a calling bird. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #293035; text-align: start;">The white and gold miniature ornaments are Hallmark's trademark brand of keepsake quality, made of porcelain with gold detail, dated 2016 and p</span><span style="color: #293035; text-align: start;">re-packaged for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #293035; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The tree retails at $29.95 and each set of the 3 miniature ornaments in this collection retail at $24.95. You can find out more information about the tree and ornaments as well as a purchase link on Hallmark's website <a href="http://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/gold-miniature-display-tree-2995QXM1121.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks to Hallmark, one of YOU will win a Keepsake miniature tree and the first set of 3 ornaments in the "12 Days of Christmas" collection, with a total value of $54.90 worth of Hallmark Keepsake goodness!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To enter, leave a comment below and let me know if you have a favorite ornament in your life from holidays past. If your comment does not show up below, please e-mail your entry to me at: angelaskitchen@rocketmail.com with "contest entry" in the subject line. Giveaway closes Sunday, November 27th at 8:00 pm EST so the winner can receive the tree and ornaments in time to be enjoyed during this holiday season. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year my husband and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. "The Blessings of Unity: God's Best for Our Marriages" by Richard T. Case is a 138-page softcover book filled with ways to </span><span style="color: #2b2b2b;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">bless the bonds of unity in marriage and keep your marriage a top priority. We both found this book to be an invaluable read as a couple.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br style="color: #2b2b2b;" /><span style="color: #2b2b2b;">1) Abiding in the Vine and walking in the Spirit, and</span><br style="color: #2b2b2b;" /><span style="color: #2b2b2b;">2) Learning and applying the concept of unity.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Before his current role in developing retreats and serving this
ministry, All for Jesus, Richard Case worked for many years with Fortune 500
companies in management and consulting roles. He holds a BS in Management and
Finance from Bradley University, an MBA from the University of Southern
California, and a seminary Masters degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School. Richard has been a featured speaker at conferences and seminars; he has
hosted a radio show and is a published author. Richard and his wife, Linda,
answered the call from the Lord to Abide in Him through the Spirit. Together,
Richard and Linda have started up several churches that remain strong today,
and have served as interim pastors of troubled churches, bringing reconciliation
and new vision to these situations. Richard and Linda began conducting marriage
retreats in 2001. Richard and Linda currently live in Castle Rock, CO.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my favorite aspects of the book is that rather that showcasing only the cookie recipes, they include an entire chapter on "Christmas Cookie Basics" that focuses on the how-to aspect of getting ready for cookie swap.<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"> Besides ideas on how to host a cookie swap, there are tips on how to display your cookies to look their best, baking tips, packaging tips, the best frosting recipes to use for decorating cookies and cookie decorating tips. I</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"> love that they include a metric equivalents page at the back of the book for a handy measurement resource. My two favorite chapters are </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Cookies for Santa" and "Christmas Classics", which both have an abundance of beloved cookie recipes.</span></div>
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<br />Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-69608611865903245192016-10-18T13:09:00.002-05:002016-10-18T13:18:38.288-05:00Autumn Meatless Meal: Creamy Pumpkin Penne<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">I have several friends in my life who inspire me with the understanding that health and fitness are not to be a temporary fix, but a way of life. So during this season of thanks, I offer up gratitude and thanks to Lori, Amy and Kyndra. Several among them have incorporated this type of Monday menu for their household meals as a way of going meatless one day a week. These ladies have each been inspirations to me along the way and tonight for dinner, I have incorporated Meatless Monday into our dinner menu using a favorite of the season for a creamy pumpkin penne dish.</span></span><br />
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<li class="components-item" itemprop="ingredients" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">1/3 cup grated </span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20.3636px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">Parmigiano-Reggiano</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20.3636px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"> cheese</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">In pasta-size cooking pot, add water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring salted water to a boil and add pasta, cooking pasta according to directions on package.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"> Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water; drain pasta and set aside. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">In same pasta </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">pot</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">, add olive oil and oregano. Cook on medium heat for 1 minute. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">Carefully watching pot to avoid hot oil spattering, add pumpkin puree, minced garlic, half-and-half, </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 20.36px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">Parmigiano-Reggiano </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">cheese, </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">vinegar</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"> and 1 cup reserved pasta water to </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">pot</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">. Stir until well-blended and heated on medium heat for through 2- 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"> If sauce is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of remaining reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency. When ready to serve pasta in individual dishes, pour 1/2 cup of sauce over pasta. Garnis</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">h each before serving by sprinkling, if desired, with 1/2 teaspoon of oregano. Enjoy!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">"Baby, Baby!" is written by Diane Stortz and illustrated by Ailie Busby. It is told in</span> a short rhyming poem, paired with adorable and bright illustrations. It introduces babies to God’s love for them. It makes a wonderful introductory concept book with the words paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities. It ends with the important reminder that Baby is always loved by God.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Always a favorite detail for me in looking at young children's books is the mirror activity, so I smiled when I saw this book includes this feature on the cover. The illustrations made me smile as a grown up and the bright colors make it such a fun board book for all ages, but especially to the wonderment of an infant. The message that Jesus loves the child reading the book is so important to share with the children in your life and I think this book shared the message so well. This book would also make a lovely baby shower gift.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>About the author:</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After more than twenty years in publishing as an editor and editorial director, Diane Stortz now writes best-selling books for children and adults. Her goal: making God’s wonders known to the next generation. Her books include <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God, </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Words to Dream On: Bedtime Bible Stories and Prayers, and </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Bible </em>(all Tommy Nelson); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible</em> and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers</em> (Zonderkidz); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">A Woman’s Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year</em> (Bethany House); and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Parents of Missionaries</em> (IVP). Two books for babies and toddlers, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Baby, Baby!</em> (Worthy Kids-Ideals) and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Devotions</em> (Tommy Nelson) release in Fall 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diane blogs at <a href="http://www.dianestortz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DianeStortz.com</a>. She and her husband, Ed, a retired juvenile court probation officer, have two married daughters and four young grandchildren—all boys! When she’s not writing, Diane enjoys walking, gardening, and planning her next trip to visit her grandchildren.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><b>About the illustrator:</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ailie Busby</span> has been illustrating children’s books for children for more than 15 years. Her work has been published all over the world, including the UK, Italy, France, Korea, and the United States. Her many sources of inspiration include patterns, 1950’s children’s books, vintage finds—and, of course, her own children. Ailie lives in Newcastle, England, with her husband, two children, two cats, and their newest addition: Queenie, the Fox Terrier.<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><b>You can find out more information about the book, including how to purchase it <a href="http://tinyurl.com/zglnavk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span><br />
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-65879115771301733652016-09-29T23:59:00.002-05:002016-09-30T00:06:57.700-05:00Book Review and Giveaway: "Baby, Baby!" board book <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5747" style="background-color: white;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">As a blessed and doting aunt (including the newest expected Spring 2017!) I am always looking for ways to share the Gospel with them. I was given the opportunity to review a precious board book that appeals to a baby's interest in looking at other babies. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">is told in</span> a short rhyming poem, it introduces babies to God’s love for them. It makes a wonderful introductory concept book with the words paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities. It ends with the important reminder that Baby is always loved by God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">"Baby, Baby!" is written by Diane Stortz and illustrated by Ailie Busby. It is told in</span> a short rhyming poem, paired with adorable and bright illustrations. It introduces babies to God’s love for them. It makes a wonderful introductory concept book with the words paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities. It ends with the important reminder that Baby is always loved by God.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>Always a favorite detail for me in looking at young children's books is the mirror activity, so I smiled when I saw this book includes this feature on the cover. The illustrations made me smile as a grown up and the bright colors make it such a fun board book for all ages, but especially to the wonderment of an infant. The message that Jesus loves the child reading the book is so important to share with the children in your life and I think this book shared the message so well. This book would also make a lovely baby shower gift.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>About the author:</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After more than twenty years in publishing as an editor and editorial director, Diane Stortz now writes best-selling books for children and adults. Her goal: making God’s wonders known to the next generation. Her books include <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God, </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Words to Dream On: Bedtime Bible Stories and Prayers, and </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Bible </em>(all Tommy Nelson); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible</em> and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers</em> (Zonderkidz); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">A Woman’s Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year</em> (Bethany House); and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Parents of Missionaries</em> (IVP). Two books for babies and toddlers, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Baby, Baby!</em> (Worthy Kids-Ideals) and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Devotions</em> (Tommy Nelson) release in Fall 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diane blogs at <a href="http://www.dianestortz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DianeStortz.com</a>. She and her husband, Ed, a retired juvenile court probation officer, have two married daughters and four young grandchildren—all boys! When she’s not writing, Diane enjoys walking, gardening, and planning her next trip to visit her grandchildren.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><b>About the illustrator:</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ailie Busby</span> has been illustrating children’s books for children for more than 15 years. Her work has been published all over the world, including the UK, Italy, France, Korea, and the United States. Her many sources of inspiration include patterns, 1950’s children’s books, vintage finds—and, of course, her own children. Ailie lives in Newcastle, England, with her husband, two children, two cats, and their newest addition: Queenie, the Fox Terrier.<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5739" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">One of you will win a copy of "Baby, Baby!</span></span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5739"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">" (</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">ARV $7.99).</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">To enter, please leave a comment below to let me know you would like to win. </span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Giveaway closes Sunday, October 2 at 5:00 pm CST. O</span><span style="line-height: 29.25px;">pen to US and Canada residents only.</span><span style="line-height: 29.25px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">"Baby, Baby!" is written by Diane Stortz and illustrated by Ailie Busby. It is told in</span> a short rhyming poem, paired with adorable and bright illustrations. It introduces babies to God’s love for them. It makes a wonderful introductory concept book with the words paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities. It ends with the important reminder that Baby is always loved by God.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>Always a favorite detail for me in looking at young children's books is the mirror activity, so I smiled when I saw this book includes this feature on the cover. The illustrations made me smile as a grown up and the bright colors make it such a fun board book for all ages, but especially to the wonderment of an infant. The message that Jesus loves the child reading the book is so important to share with the children in your life and I think this book shared the message so well. This book would also make a lovely baby shower gift.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After more than twenty years in publishing as an editor and editorial director, Diane Stortz now writes best-selling books for children and adults. Her goal: making God’s wonders known to the next generation. Her books include <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God, </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Words to Dream On: Bedtime Bible Stories and Prayers, and </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Bible </em>(all Tommy Nelson); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible</em> and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers</em> (Zonderkidz); <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">A Woman’s Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year</em> (Bethany House); and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Parents of Missionaries</em> (IVP). Two books for babies and toddlers, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Baby, Baby!</em> (Worthy Kids-Ideals) and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Say & Pray Devotions</em> (Tommy Nelson) release in Fall 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diane blogs at <a href="http://www.dianestortz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DianeStortz.com</a>. She and her husband, Ed, a retired juvenile court probation officer, have two married daughters and four young grandchildren—all boys! When she’s not writing, Diane enjoys walking, gardening, and planning her next trip to visit her grandchildren.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ailie Busby</span> has been illustrating children’s books for children for more than 15 years. Her work has been published all over the world, including the UK, Italy, France, Korea, and the United States. Her many sources of inspiration include patterns, 1950’s children’s books, vintage finds—and, of course, her own children. Ailie lives in Newcastle, England, with her husband, two children, two cats, and their newest addition: Queenie, the Fox Terrier.<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></span><br />
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-38057412969233867292016-09-15T22:12:00.000-05:002016-09-16T00:20:11.363-05:00Review and Giveaway: The Biggest Story DVD and CD #TheBiggestStory #FlyBy<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">I am reviewing a DVD and CD audio book set for children that I am very excited as an aunt to share with my young nieces and nephews, along with other beloved young children in my life to show them how the stories of the Bible are woven together to teach a message that </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">God's promises are even bigger and better than we think!<span style="color: #514d47;"> </span>What a message this world that we live in needs!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">"The Biggest Story" DVD: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is an animated short film</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> that features glorious animated
illustrations adapted from the book, "The Biggest Story". I feel that the DVD will captivate young and old alike as they see
how all the classic stories in the Bible connect to Scripture’s overarching
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">"The Biggest Story" CD Audio Book</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The audio book is written and
narrated also by the best-selling author Kevin DeYoung—leads kids and parents
alike on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the
garden of Eden to Christ's death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth. I love the<span style="color: black;"> imaginative re-telling of beloved Bible stories that Kevin DeYoung w</span>eaves as he "<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">connects the dots" beginning in the garden of Eden to Christ's death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.</span> </span><br />
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-75405136756672099542016-09-13T21:55:00.002-05:002016-09-13T21:56:09.621-05:00Bachelorette Party Box Review and Giveaway: "Something Blue" with Novel Erotics <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I love party themes almost as much as I do planning the actual parties. When it comes to celebrating a bride-to-be in your life at a bachelorette party, I believe special details can make a fun event extra special. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Disclaimer: This review and giveaway was made possible by <span class="il">iConnect </span>Influencer Management and <wbr></wbr><span class="il">Novel</span> Erotics</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-73089316780360448872016-07-10T00:23:00.004-05:002016-07-10T00:23:29.084-05:00Book Review and Giveaway: "The Life We Never Expected" by Andrew and Rachel Wilson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">I am reviewing a book today that has blessed me and helped me to the utmost in exploring how to respond to suffering Biblically. </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">Andrew and Rachel Wilson</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">Sometimes life throws you a curveball.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">They explore responding to suffering through four steps, d</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 28.8px;">rawing heavily from the format of Psalm 130, through weeping, worshiping, waiting, and witnessing.</span></span><br />
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Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-82060998133452727632016-07-04T10:29:00.003-05:002016-07-04T10:29:30.247-05:00Happy 4th of July and No Bake All-American Apple Pie<div id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4109" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: "times new roman", "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;">
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Happy 4th of July, y'all! Our family is celebrating our tradition of the 4th at the family beach house on Long Beach Island.</div>
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This is one of my most requested recipes for the 4th of July holiday. It is a perfect lightened-up, no oven needed treat for this hot weather and it is diabetic-friendly. </div>
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"Angela's No-Bake Amazing Apple Pie” <br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4115" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4116" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />5 medium apples, peeled and sliced<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4117" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4118" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1-3/4 cups water<span id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4119" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; display: inline;"><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4120" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4121" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free Jell-O lemon gelatin <br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4122" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4123" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4124" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4125" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4126" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4127" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1 teaspoon brown sugar<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4128" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4129" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free Jell-O cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4130" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4131" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inch) <br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4132" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4133" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />Optional: 1 cup Cool-Whip Lite whipped topping, thawed<br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4134" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv9491217227yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1467131369978_4135" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />In a large saucepan, combine sliced apples, 1 1/2 cups water, gelatin, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine dry pudding mix and remaining ¼ cup water. Stir into apple mixture. Cook for 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish each slice, if desired, with heaping tablespoon of whipped topping. Enjoy!</span></div>
Angela Alpaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12605800310875170324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665695377128203614.post-61402936701367245182016-05-17T23:04:00.001-05:002016-05-17T23:04:09.620-05:00Book Review and Giveaway: "None Like Him: 10 Ways God is Different From Us (and why that’s a good thing)" by Jen Wilkin <div style="background-color: white;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">Jen Wilkin</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;"> is a speaker, writer, and teacher of women’s Bible studies. During her fifteen years of teaching, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Jen and her family are members of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">In this book, she </span></span></b><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">invites us to celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God.</b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">She is also the author of "</span><em style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds"</em><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 24px; word-spacing: 0.3px;">. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">To enter, please leave a comment below to let me know you would like to win. </span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Giveaway closes Friday, May 20 at 5:00 pm EST. O</span><span style="line-height: 29.25px;">pen to US and Canada residents only.</span><span style="line-height: 29.25px;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5739" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">If you are not able to leave a comment on this blog post, please e-mail me at angelaskitchen@rocketmail.com with "Giveaway Entry" in the subject line and that will count as your entry.</span></b></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5739" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5755"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5754" style="color: #10171f;">"<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5753">Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):</span> Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.</span></i><span style="color: windowtext;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5739" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><span style="color: #10171f;"> Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. I</span></i><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5838"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5837" style="color: #10171f;">f you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. </span></i><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5761"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1442269670986_5760" style="color: #10171f;">If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”</span></i></b></span></div>
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