VARIETY PACK FOR FREEZER !

Thursday, February 03, 2011

THE OTHER DAY I CLEANED OUT MY FREEZER AND HAD A PACKAGE OF SOME BURRITO'S , SOME POTATO HASH BROWNS, CHICKEN EGG ROLLS AND SAUSAGE SO I COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO FIX ME A VARIETY PACK IN A GALLON FREEZER BAG ! WHAT A MOMENT ! IT IS SO NICE TO JUST REACH IN AND GET MY GALLON BAG AND PICK WHAT I WANT TO FIX INSTEAD OF SEARCHING SO MUCH ! I PUT FROZEN VEGGIES ON ONE SHELF ; MEAT ON ANOTHER AND LEFT OVERS IN FLAT FREEZER BOXES AND THEY ARE CLEAR ON ONE SHELF THE BOXES STACK EASY AND ARE EASY TO SEE WHATS IN THEM. MY VARIETY PACK I DOUBLE THE GALLON BAGS FOR MORE PROTECTION YOU CAN USE THEM OVER AND OVER. THEN I ALSO GET THE LITTLE 1/2 LB BOXES FROM THE DELI I PAY 10 CENTS EACH FOR THEM AND PUT SINGLE SERVINGS IN IT THEN PUT THEM IN A QUART FREEZER BAG AND PUT THEM IN A GALLON FREEZER BAG AND DO VARIETY THERE TO. MY DH LOVES SAUSAGE GRAVY SO I MAKE A BATCH DIVIDE IT INTO 1/2 CUP SERVINGS AND FREEZE THAT WAY ! HE HAS GRAVY ANY TIME HE WANTS ! I ALSO DO MEATLOAF IN INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS AFTER BAKING IN AND PUT IT IN THESE CONTAINERS AND TAKE 2 OUT WHEN I WANT TO FIX IT THAW IT PUT IT IN THE MICROWAVE ADD A POTATO AND VEGETABLE TO IT AND GOT A MEAL ! A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I QUIT TV DINNERS FOR THE MOST PART SO I HAD TO HAVE A PLAN ! TODAY WE HAVE POTATOES THATS STARTING TO SCRIVEL FROM THE GARDEN SO LAST NIGHT I SOAKED THEM IN WATER TODAY I WILL PEEL THEM MAKE MASH POTATOES AND DIVIDE THEM INTO THE LITTLE CONTAINERS PUT THEM IN QUART FREEZER BAGS AND THEN IN A GALLON FREEZER BAG AND WHEN I WANT TO FIX POTATO CAKES OR JUST HAVE MASH POTATOES I THAW THEM PUT THEM EARLY IN A WARMING POT WITH A LITTLE MARGARINE AND WHEN THEY ARE HOT YOU'D THING YOU FIX THEM TODAY ! THE POTATO CAKES I ADD A WHOLE ONION CHOPPED AND AN EGG MIX ROLL IN FLOUR LIGHTLY AND SPRAY PAN AND BROWN THEY ARE GREAT TO. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU AND IF YOU GOT ANY TIPS TO SHARE THATS WHAT THIS SITE IS ABOUT SO PLEASE SHARE THEM !

  

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SIMPLE_TAILOR 2/24/2011 10:40AM

The frozen mashed potatoes also work well as a starter for potato soup. Report Inappropriate Comment

COOKWITHME65 2/5/2011 8:34AM

Great ideas. Report Inappropriate Comment

PCOH051610 2/4/2011 7:06AM

Great ideas about making single servings. I do this sometimes too as it is just myself and my husband and most recipes are made for families. There is a certain satisfaction of knowing you have a meal ready in the freezer for those days you just don't know what to get or are short on time. Report Inappropriate Comment

KADULAC 2/3/2011 5:54PM

That's a great idea. I think about doing that once in a while, but never seem to get it done. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 2/3/2011 2:02PM

Great idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEATHERBARTLETT 2/3/2011 7:48AM

I work graveyard so I also freeze food for the kids. I like your idea of freezing single servings then bagging it. That would help with freezer burn and the kids could pick their own meal. I freeze pancakes, french toast, spegetti, sloppy joes, stew, chicken rice burritoes, stir fry, and stroganaff. never thought of mashed potatoes good idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYEMERGE 2/3/2011 7:31AM

What great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAY FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT ELECTRIC !

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

JUST HEARD OVER OUR LOCAL NEWS THAT 66,000 HOMES WAS WITHOUT ELECTRIC THIS MORNING ! AND WORSE THING IS THEY EXSPECT IT TO BE UP TO 4-6 DAYS BEFORE EVERYONE WILL BE RESTORED. SO FAR OURS HASN'T WENT OUT BUT WE EXSPECT IT TO. IF YOUR GOES OUT THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU COMPLAIN . I WAS IN KFC THE OTHER DAY AND A MAN WAS WITH SOMEONE WHO GOT HIM A DINNER AND A FAMILY DINNER PACK . THEY SAT RIGHT BEHIND US IN A BOOTH AND I HEARD THE MAN TELL THE OTHER ONE THAT HE COULD KEEP THAT DINNER IN HIS CAR FOR 3-4 DAYS AND IT WOULDN'T SPOIL SO NEEDLESS TO SAY THE MAN WAS LIVING IN HIS CAR AND PLANNING ON SPREADING THAT DINNER OUT FOR 3-4 DAYS. HE DID NOT COMPLAIN THE WHOLE TIME WE SAT THERE AND I THOUGHT TO MYSELF NO MATTER HOW BAD THINGS LOOK THERES ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR . THAT MAN HAD A CAR TO LIVE IN . THE ONES WE COLLECTED THE 12 BY 12 TARPS FOR DIDN'T HAVE BUT THEN YOU LOOK AT THE ONES THAT HAD THE 12 BY 12 TARPS THERE ARE MANY OUT THERE THAT DOESN'T HAVE A TARP TO SHELTER THEM ! LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT SO TRY HARD DAILY TO THANK GOD FOR WHAT YOU HAVE MATERIAL WISE AND HEALTH WISE ! THAT'S ONE WAY WE SHOW HIM WE LOVE HIM ! IF YOU CAN TAKE TIME TODAY TO CALL SOMEONE AND LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM AND CARE YOU WILL MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE TODAY ! JUST THINK WHAT A CHANGE WE CAN MAKE IF EVERYONE DID THAT TODAY ! HAVE A GREAT DAY !

  

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GRAMLORI 2/2/2011 8:12AM

Thank you! You just changed my focus....had my eyes on "me" and how terribly cold it is. But I am in a warm house, with power, lots of blankets, and tons of food. There are many who don't have even one of those things, yet I have them all. Thank you, God, for taking care of my material needs. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 2/2/2011 7:58AM

Here, here! I'm dealing with freezing rain & ice but so far I'm dealing - was able to open my car and I do have power..... I'm not a big "prayer" person but will cross the ol' fingers and send out best thoughts to all who are impacted (and hopefully my area will be spared the worst effects)..... Report Inappropriate Comment

SNOBENSON1 2/2/2011 7:48AM

Thanks for putting things in perspective. I have so much to be thankful for. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYEMERGE 2/2/2011 7:04AM

Counting my blessings and say a prayer for all those without. Stay safe, my sweet friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

DO YOU REALIZE WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR TIME?

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

READ AN ARTICLE THIS WEEK ABOUT IF YOU WERE GIVEN 1,44O DOLLARS EVERYDAY TO SPEND BUT WE HAD TO SPEND IT BY THE END OF THE DAY OR LOSE IT HOW LONG WOULD WE BE ABLE TO DO THAT AND WHAT WOULD WE SPEND IT ON . WOULD WE WASTE IT OR GIVE IT TO THE LESS FORTUNATE ECT? I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS GIVING IT TO THE LESS FORTUNATE! ON OUR LOCAL NEWS CHANNEL THEY ARE DOING A TELETHON FOR THE STREET PEOPLE TO HELP WITH BLANKETS FOOD ECT AND LAST NIGHT THEY HAD GOT ALMOST 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS THAT DAY THERE ARE ALOT OF GOOD PEOPLE THAT CARE IN THIS WORLD. I GET KINDA TIRED OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING WHEN THEY HAVE A WARM HOME AND FOOD ON THEIR TABLE ! MOST OF THE STREET PEOPLE IF THEY GET 2 DONUTS THATS A WEEK OR TWO OLD AND HAVE TO SCRAP THE MOLD OFF OF IT WILL GIVE ONE OF THEM TO SOMEONE ELSE IN NEED SO WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU ? ANYWAY THIS ARTICLE TALKED ABOUT HOW GOD GIVES US 1,440 MINUTES EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES AND ASK THAT WE ANYLSE WHAT WE DO WITH OUR TIME . HOW MUCH TIME DO WE GIVE HIM? YOU KNOW JUST REACHING OUT TO SOMEONE ON THE PHONE IS GIVING GOD SOME OF OUR TIME. I TRY EVERYDAY TO CALL SOMEONE THAT IS ALONE OR HAVING ISSUES IN THEIR LIVES THAT THEY JUST NEED TO TALK ABOUT ! MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TODAY DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE THAT DON'T DESERVE YOU TO BE KIND TO THEM . JESUS DONE THAT FOR US AND HE SHOWS MERCY AND GRACE EVERYDAY ! HAVE A GREAT WEEK FRIENDS !

  

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JANIEWWJD 2/2/2011 2:04AM

Thank you for this wonderful blog. I love your input and your ideas. It got me to thinking that I need to do more for the less fortunate. I have adopted a family that consists of a mother and six boys. I try to do as much as I can for them. We all need to do our part. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYEMERGE 2/1/2011 9:31AM

What a great message! I've been giving so much of my time at WW meetings lately. I love helping people and this is such a great opportunity to inspire others on their journey. I think it is an opportunity God has given me. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSING WEIGHT !

Monday, January 31, 2011

THERE ARE GOING TO BE DAYS WHEN WE FEEL WE JUST CAN'T DO IT. EVERYWHERE WE TURN THERE IS ANOTHER TEMPTATION ANOTHER CHANCE TO BLOW IT . OCASIONALLY WE MIGHT EVEN GIVE IN LIKE I DID AT THE CARRY IN OUR CHURCH HAD YESTERDAY BUT THAT IS NO REASON TO GIVE UP ! PART OF BEING HUMAN MEANS WE WON'T SUCCEED EVERYTIME WE TRY SOMETHING AND THATS OK . WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES IN SITUATIONS WHERE WE GIVE IN THAT IS WHEN WE NEED TO CALL ON JESUS AND ASK HIM FOR STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION. HE WILL SEND FORTH HIS MERCY AND TRUTH AND WE WILL BEABLE TO PICK UP FROM WHERE WE LEFT OFF AND DO EVEN BETTER THE NEXT TIME. HAVE A GREAT DAY !

  

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JANIEWWJD 1/31/2011 7:29PM

You are so right. Thank you so much for the encouragement. Have a wonderful day!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HERE2GETFIT 1/31/2011 4:13PM

Learn from the experience by asking yourself "How could I of handled this better, what could I do differently next time", then forgive yourself and move forward! Best Wishes to you, Polly Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDRA_92083 1/31/2011 12:26PM

That's all we can do - if we fall down, get back up again and try, try again! Great attitude, and way to look forward with positive thoughts and energy! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 1/31/2011 11:49AM

Amen, thank you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEFRANCES112 1/31/2011 11:33AM

Yes, well said. I have been so far off track. Now I'm more determined than ever. Have a healthy and Blessed week! Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULINE1123 1/31/2011 10:32AM

You could not have said it better and I quite agree with you. I overindulged myself this week end. Will that deter me? No way I am back in the saddle. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSE4LIFE47 1/31/2011 10:26AM

I tell people if we make a mistake just get up & go on like nothing happened. Report Inappropriate Comment

WHAT WILL NEXT WEEK BRING ?

Sunday, January 30, 2011

WE NEVER KNOW FROM DAY TO DAY WHAT TOMARROW WILL HOLD BUT WE KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMARROW AND WE KNOW WHO HOLDS OUR HAND. NO MATTER WHAT WE GO THRU THE LORD SAID HE WOULD NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US AND I AM THANKFUL FOR THAT PROMISE. BEEN THINKING ALOT ABOUT MY GRANDMAS THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY AND SURE DO MISS THEM. NOTHING LIKE A GOOD GRANDMA ! I WAS REALLY CLOSE TO MY MOMS MOM SPENT ALOT OF TIME WITH HER. I CAN REMEMBER WHEN I WAS LITTLE I USE TO SET ON THE COUCH BESIDE HER AND PLAY WITH THE SKIN ON HER HANDS I'D PINCH IT TOGETHER AND WATCH IT CLING TOGETHER AND SLOWLY FALL BACK INTO PLACE ! NOW MY OWN SKING DOES THAT ! SHE ALWAYS HAD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS AND I WOULD LAY ON THE FLOOR AND LOOK AT THEM OVER AND OVER ! ALSO SHE ALWAYS HAD A BOWL IN HER LIVING ROOM WITH THOSE LITTLE SUCKERS IN THEM. WHEN I GREW UP AND MY MOM PASSED AWAY AND I GOT MARRIED DH WANTED ME TO GO AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH AND SPEND 2 NIGHTS A MONTH WITH HER. I SURE AM GLAD I DID I WOULDN'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR THOSE MEMORIES . WHEN GRANDMA DIED I COULDN'T GO TO HER FUNERAL BECAUSE I WAS HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH MY HEART SO I DIDN'T GET TO SAY GOODBYE SO TO SPEAK BUT THOSE NIGHTS WHEN I STAYED WITH HER AS A MARRIED WOMAN AND SHE WOULD SLIP IN MY ROOM AND MAKE SURE THE COVERS WAS PULLED UP AROUND ME AND KISS ME ON THE FOREHEAD WHEN SHE THOUGHT I WAS ASLEEP WAS COMFORTING AND BRINGS A SMILE TO MY FACE TODAY. ONE DAY WHEN MY LIFE IS OVER I WILL GET TO SEE HER AND NOT HAVE TO PART ANYMORE ! TODAY AT CHURCH I WILL BE SINGING I AM GOING TO A CITY WHERE THE ROSES NEVER FADE . A YEAR AGO I LOST MY OLDEST BROTHER WITH CANCER AND THE H1N1 FLU AND WASN'T ALLOWED TO GO SEE HIM EITHER BUT ONE DAY I WILL. AND I GUESS THE BEST PART OF WHAT I AM SAYING IS I GET TO ENJOY MY JOURNEY AS I GO ALONG IN THIS LIFE AND KNOW NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN MY LIFE GOD IS IN CONTROL ! WE SANG A SONG FOR A FUNERAL NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO ME THAT DOESN'T PASS THRU HIS HANDS ! JUST THINK ABOUT THAT ! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME ! HAVE A GREAT SABBATH DAY AND IF YOU ARE ABLE GO TO A CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE ALOT OF THEM ARE CLOSING DOWN BECAUSE NO ONE WILL GO .

  

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JANIEWWJD 1/30/2011 11:41PM

Yes, God is in control of our lives, and He wants nothing but the best for your life. I have prayed for you many times, my friend, and I know that God listens. Have faith and pray, pray, pray. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 1/30/2011 8:12PM

I cherish my memories like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYEMERGE 1/30/2011 2:18PM

Oh the memories ... aren't we glad we made them! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNAEDA 1/30/2011 10:02AM

wonderful memories are to be cherished. I have them too. Report Inappropriate Comment