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5/21/13 5:49 P

Old encyclopaediae aren't much in demand it seems. I grew up with the Books of Knowledge and Encycl. Brittanica (1950's/60's) , which opened up the world at that time to an isolated rural kid. Could not even give them away forty years later when cleaning out the old homestead.

Anyone remember Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In ('70's TV show) catch phrase "Look that up in your Funk & Wagnall's"

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5/21/13 5:35 P

Stephanie - regarding your encyclopedias:
The libraries and Salvation Army won't take these. Neither will used bookstores.
Here are some things you can do:
1) There is an organization called "freecycle.org" They have outlets all over the world. They believe in putting to use good things that can be recycled. I checked (you input your location) for Windsor, and there are plenty of postings.
2) Try posting on Kijiji. It's free. There is one for the Windsor region.
3) If you use ebay, then you could try posting with them, but you would need an account.
4) Interior decorators sometimes use these.
5) You could try an art college. The students would use the pages for projects.
6) If you go to church, talk to your minister/priest and ask about their programs for welcoming immigrants from other countries into Canada. They might appreciate the free reference works. Your local community might also have such a place.
Hope this helps you out.

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5/21/13 5:06 P

I am going to be dating myself here but they are Funk & Wagnalls Inc.,MCMLXXI (1971), MCMLXXV (1975), MCMLXXIX (1979)....I bought one a week at my grocery store back when my children where in grade school. The inside cover has "Manufactured in the United States of America Printed and bound by Rand McNally & Company" printed....thanks for asking.

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5/21/13 4:39 P

What year and what brand of encyclopaedia?

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5/21/13 4:37 P

Welcome Janice....I am from the most southern part of Canada....Windsor On...today it's getting into the upper 80'sf (29'sc) and very humid....we have gone from winter to summer all in the matter of a of week.....

Regarding the talk about books...I have a complete set of encyclopedia's I hate to throw away, but I've tried the local library and the Canadian Diabetes and know one seems to want them....I know they are outdated but I hate just putting in the dumpster...any ideas of where I could donate them too......all comments will be appreciated.

I'm at home today with my 2 two year old grand daughters ....already have gone for a walk,,,,but now I need a nap....hope they do too.





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5/21/13 2:17 P

Welcome Janice.

I'm off to the hairdressers. I've got it rigged so that if I don't wear bangs or layers, and keep it to one length, I only have to go once every 4 months.

Am I the only person who has noticed that beauty (read also glorified "spas") parlour prices have gone through the ceiling? Yikes!

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5/21/13 1:34 P

Hi! I am new to this thread. I live near Sudbury, Ontario but my hometown was Vancouver, British Columbia. I've also lived in Kimberly, Kamloops and Calgary.

I've enjoyed reading your posts and would love to become part of this lively team!

Thanks!

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5/21/13 11:48 A

I love reading and fresh asparagus. You and I would get along Charlotte. When DH and I moved I to our condo we had to get rid of our books and I can tell you it is not easy any longer. No one wants hardcovers. Our books were like new and we had to give them away. We now both read on a kindle and I am surprised that I like it and no more books to find space for. We still occasionally buy books but it is rare .
Today I was suppose to golf but we cancelled due to rain but tomorrow I am golfing rain or shine! Yikes! I don't like golfing in the rain when it is cool out. Oh well it will make me stronger! I am washing today and catching up around here. Also will have to get some exercise in. Have a good one ladies!!!

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5/21/13 11:37 A

Ah, Charlotte, a woman after my own heart. I am a lover of books. I really need a library!

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5/21/13 8:31 A

We're "over-booked" and under organized here too, Honouria and me a trained librarian (before computers) Used book sales are my downfall - no matter how many I donate to the cause, I always come home with more.
Sun is out after a rainy holiday weekend. Lawn mowing on the agenda this week for sure. Massage this morning. Fresh asparagus for lunch Shaping up to be a good day


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5/21/13 6:11 A

Hello,

I am new here, just popping in to say Hello. Wanted to keep my spark going this morning.

Have a nice day. Hope to explore the site more after work,

Dar

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5/20/13 10:55 P

Organized SOME of my books today - at least now I can see the mirror on my dresser (we do have lots of bookcases, but more books than cases. Sigh. We even have half a room with built in shelves. In fact, other than the bathrooms, all of the rooms have books in them!

Anyways, my collection is a mess and I have to spend time on it. Its one of those projects you do in steps or else it doesn't get done.

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5/20/13 8:36 P

Hey there everyone,

I had a very productive day, cleaned cupboards, cleaned the fridge, mopped the floor, cleaned DH vehicle and then painted. Not so successful with painting -a whole tray of paint hit the floor ( plastic thank heaven caught it all). We are painting the inside of our garage (and me) I don't know how people can paint and not get any on them.

I ate very healthy today and I will walk to work tomorrow so maybe there will be some weight lose to record on Thursday.

Time to clean up and go work in my basement at my business.

Anjays - sorry to hear about the eggs.

Stay strong.

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oh dear, the naturopath suggested I try an organic or free run egg once a week, so I was all exicted, well I had an egg last week, then an egg for lunch today, all week I have had terrible leg cramps especially at night, they had gone away, the only new item added back to my diet is yes you guess it egg!!! Will take them back out and see what happens
Hope everyone had a great Victoria Day

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5/20/13 11:29 A

Hi all, Charlotte we did BBQ this weekend and it was yummy. Today we are doing a chicken. I take the backbone out and put seasoning under the skin then DH cooks it. It is so yummy and leftovers are great. So that is supper today along with a big salad and some other veggies.
I am going to make sure I get outside today as the rain is coming here starting tomorrow and suppose to last about a week. Yuk!
DH was not feeling well yesterday so I think I will be going out myself.
Have a good day all!!!!

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5/20/13 10:59 A

Hello fellow SP....

Thanks all for the congrats on the new baby boy......my dh & I are so very blessed with all 6 of our gk's..... we are so appreciative of them being all healthy and strong.

Charlotte I think we are going to get that rain you were having...today's it is still warm but a bit cloudy.....guess we need the rain our grass is looking a bit brown.

Last two days I haven't been doing my exercises and proper food eating...too many meals on the run...will have to get back on track today.

Hope you all are enjoying this last day of our long weekend......I am going to get out for a walk before it rains......take care all.

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5/19/13 9:27 P

Dull rainy evening but, on the bright side, my tulips are blooming - what a colourful show! Trees are becoming greener by the minute...
Anjay - these supervision jobs are very important! Glad things are better for you. You must be counting the days till your trip.
Stephanie - congrats on the new grandbaby.
Pat - glad to hear you're taking it easy this weekend. You'll feel better for it.
Donna - so you have a non-cook DH too! Well, mine does make his own breakfast (oatmeal) & zap leftovers in the microwave. Everything else is my domain - works better that way!
Did anyone fire up the BBQ this w/e? We don't have one, but have enjoyed many cookouts at friends homes and camping.

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Today was a better day, Wayne was putting a large window in for a friend, so supervised for a while lol, now tryin to get silicone out of my hair
have a great Victoria day tomorrow

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5/19/13 2:32 P

Stephanie - congratulations on your new Grandchild - that is so exciting.

Donna - Way to go on your weight loss. Hope you have a great time at Granville Island. Sounds like a great place to spend an afternoon.

Kathryn - I hope the allergy season will soon pass! Have fun fishing and kayaking. I haven't done either of those activities in a long time.

Honouria - enjoy your BBQ. It isn't quite that nice here so I am a little envious.

Charlotte I hope you are enjoying some time in your yard.

Hello and all the best to everyone reading these posts! - Pat

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5/19/13 10:37 A

Morning - what a gorgeous day we are having here for the long week-end. This means I can fire up the grill!
Congrats on the grandchild!

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5/19/13 9:52 A

First of all Stephanie, welcome to the new baby. Awesome to have a new grandchild. Boy or girl? Isn't it amazing how fast these new Moms recuperate? Will your daughter be at your home today? We were not even out of the hospital yet.
Katheryn sorry your feeling so lousy with allergies. I am so lucky that I have not experienced that but I sure do see people suffering. I don't have a DH who s ores either. Happy on both counts.
Well today I am off to my ball class then DH just announced that we will be going to Granville Island. I love going there just to walk around and especially the market. They make everything look so delicious. And it is suppose to be nice today. Yeah!
Have a good day all.

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5/19/13 7:31 A

Hope all my SP friends are enjoying their Victoria Day Weekend....ours will be memorable because my youngest dd gave birth to our 6th grand child .....we are so very blessed.....a baby boy 7 lbs 13 ozs....

Kathyrn so sorry you have allergies to contend with....my oldest dd gets them every year and I see the discomfort she goes through....

Pat I hope you are feeling better and are on the mend...

Anjay I hope today is a better day for you....

Charlotte hope the rains stops where you are ...our weekend has been great so far....sun shining and warm temps so far.....

Donna...congrats on the weight loss....2 pounds...that's great...I sadly stayed the same...no loss but on a good note no gain....

Hope all reading these posts are having a great long weekend...my dd comes home with the baby today so I'll be making a special healthy welcome home dinner.....

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5/19/13 2:23 A

Hi,

I am up late waiting for my husband to go to sleep as once I get into bed the orchestra kicks in especially with my spring allergies.

Donna way to go on the weight lose .

Patricia I hope you are feeling better. I guess I should have phoned you today.

Charlotte ironing is a thankless job. My Mom used to put the ironing board up in the living room and watch ..."The Edge of Night". It made ironing a little easier to swallow.

I had a great day spent some time with a forever friend, planted flowers and ate an amazing supper that my husband cooked.

Tomorrow we are off fishing and kayaking.

Everyone else I hope that you have a restful weekend and be kind to yourselves.

Kathryn - Stay Strong

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5/18/13 9:22 P

Hi My Friends - I hope everyone is have a great Victoria Day Weekend.

I had hoped to get some things done today but I guess I am not feeling as well as I had hoped. I am so lacking in energy so I am just going to take it easy this weekend. I am not a very patient person when it comes to being sick.

Hello to everyone who is reading this posts. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday! - Pat

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5/18/13 7:58 P

Today we were in the city, ended up not a good day
have a great Victoria Day

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5/18/13 12:56 P

Happy Victoria Day Weekend everybody!

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5/17/13 8:08 P

Just time for a quick hi - just finished the supper dishes and taking a break before tackling the last of the ironing - for this week. Times like this I wish DH wore t-shirts!
A Black Lace Elderberry shrub seedling arrived in the mail today - I have something to plant when the rain stops! Don't think there'll be much gardening done this weekend as the soil is still quite cold. Still lots of cleanup and raking to do.
Enjoy the long weekend everyone, whatever the weather!

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5/17/13 4:01 P

Hi all, well it looks all us challengers lost weight this week. I got on the scale this am and had to do it twice as I did not believe it was right..... 2 lbs. so I am thinking that it isn't!! We will see what happens next week. I think maybe it goes off a little then you get those weeks when it is more. It is the final number that counts after many weeks.
Anjay it is getting close to your takeoff! Don't wear yourself out.
Steph I would love to grow herbs on my deck but we face north and most of them prefer the sun. Basil is out but I di grow parsley and rosemary. I love and use both of them a lot. We are not going to have. Great long weekend but there will be some sunny spots so we just have to make sure we take advantage of them.
Pat I hope you are feeling better soon. And you are right, tracking sure does make us more aware of what we are eating. I think it works for me. I do it all the time.
Charlotte I wish I could grow rhubarb and asparagus. My MIL use to grow strawberry rhubarb.....it was so sweet. I made a rhubarb crisp this week and did have a very little bit. It was so good. You will be gardening soon, don't worry!
Well ladies I am off to do a few errands just waiting for the dryer to stop. Have a good day all!!


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5/17/13 3:34 P

the only thing I got as a child when I was sick was sent to bed lol!! wow what a day we are trying to get organized for leaving Wednesday, so today was the last bit of tidying before the weekend, also got my last 2 bottom doors sanded, hoping to have them stained before we leave on Wednesday, have the first prep done washing them wih paint thinner, Sunday I will wood prep them then get the first coat of stain on, the staining itself does not take long it is the prep work.
Ps way to go on the weight loss,well ladies I guess I have to go start supper, this was meant to be my last rest day, mmm don't know what happened to my rest days lol!!
have a great evening

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5/17/13 10:47 A

Greetings,

Way to go Patricia! I get that you make bad choices when it comes to food and not Feeling well. Does this come from our childhood I don't remember Mom giving us anything bad when we were sick.

Charlotte I will be thinking of you and your surgery.

Stephanie did you feel the quake in Windsor?

Have a great long weekend. Stay strong in your goals.

Kathryn

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5/17/13 6:54 A

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited. Despite the fact that I haven't been feeling well enough to do all my walking I have lost 1.2 lbs. Maybe coughing does count an exercise. I am so excited - I haven't don't that well in ages.

I will post later on this evening but I just had to share this with all of you! The first week of my challenge has been a success in so many ways. Not just the weight loss - the fact that I stayed on track with my food choices even though I was feeling crappy. Quite often that would be the time for me to pig out on all the wrong things.

Have a good day everyone. The alarm has gone off signalling to my cats that if I am up it is to serve them. They might just starve to death if I don't. Have a great day! - Pat


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5/17/13 4:12 A

Well I can't sleep, so here it is 5am. I have to get up at 7 anyway to take the car in for maintenance.

The website was down from 6pm until who knows. It was still down at midnight when I checked. I wonder what the problem was.

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

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5/16/13 4:03 P

Have spent most of the day outdoors on the deck with my 2 two year old gds.....other than their naps we have had a great day....eating lunch & snacks, walking and just having a good time.....love this weather....

Charlotte I have no plans for this weekend....we are all on alert mode until my youngest dd has her baby....she is now over due and expecting any day......this baby boy is taking his time....

Anjay....hope you are still relaxing you... walked quite a ways in your geocaching journey....

Donna enjoy your golfing....I also have a small garden....our backyard is small, so I plant flowers & herbs in big pots around the deck....adds color and a wonderful scent.....(mint, bay leaves, etc).

Pat glad you are recovering from your cold....

Donna & Pat good luck on your weigh in Sat....I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I've lost at least a pound.....

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5/16/13 2:40 P

Donna - your post made my green thumb itch! Still too cool here to plant much but we're ready. Asparagus is up & the rhubarb is exploding. I raked the debris off the veg garden this morning - took it easy tho. Thanks for the tip about about the hip & knee Spark team. I'll check it out.

Anjay - enjoyed your blog. You sound like every naturopath's dream patient
Long weekend coming up - any special plans? Enjoy whatever you all do.

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5/15/13 7:17 P

hi everyone thanks for reading my blog, although still tired from yesterday, we still went on the last community walk, now relaxing and sparking

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5/15/13 6:33 P

Hi all, nice to hear all the news. For some reason I have not been on here for a few days. Not sure what that is all about. Today I had my ball class, then went for a haircut then finally got all my flowers for planting this weekend. Did not want to leave it any longer as I am sure the nurseries will be crazy this weekend. I usually buy my begonias at Costco and have been there three times and they still don't have any. So I went somewhere else and ....mission accomplished. So I will be busy. It is very different container gardening. I use to have a big yard with lots of flowers so the spring was very busy and very expensive. Still love my flowers though.
Pat sorry to hear you have a cold. It sure makes you feel awful...you just want to curl up and sleep. I hope you feel better for the weekend.
Anjay I read your blog yesterday and can't believe you guys walked that far. Awesome!! You must be getting excited about your trip. When do you leave? I am sure it will be lots of fun. Maybe you can do some geocaching there.
Stephanie it is hard to look out the window when it is so nice and you have to be inside. I sure remember those days.
Charlotte that's too bad that you are going to need hip surgery but it is so common nowadays and there is so much success with it. There is a team here that is for hip and knee Sparkers. You might want to check it out. There is lots of good info from these ladies.
Well I am off. Will be golfing to orrow so will check in later tomorrow.
stef and Pat now is the challenge going. We have our first weigh in Saturday.
By all.....

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5/15/13 1:41 P

Yup - This just in - I am going to live. I am feeling much better but have chosen to spend one more day at home recovering. I feel so much better than I did even at 6:00 a.m. this morning so I am on the road to recovery. Thanks for all your good wishes.

Charlotte - I am sorry to hear that surgery will be required. But I have know more than person who has had it with great success. I will be cheering you on in your weight loss so that you can also experience great success.

Anjay thanks for sharing your story and your pictures. You do such a great job of blogging - that is something I am not great at.

Stephanie - enjoy the sunshine. It is nice here as well. I am sure there will be lots of hours of warmth and sunshine for you to enjoy when you get home. Have a great day at work?

Donna, Kathryn, Janine, Dorene, Tracy, Mary, Estelle and anyone else I have missed. I hope you are all having a great day! - Pat

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5/15/13 9:40 A

Good Morning all.....we are getting up to 89f (27c) today.....sunny and hot, but I'm at work today so I'll have to enjoy the balance of this day when I get home.

Anjay, enjoyed your blog....and the pictures with it.

Charlotte good to hear you are healthy...hope you can avoid getting a hip replacement...

Pat hope you cold doesn't last and that you are feeling better....


I'm at work today...hope everyone is enjoying this sunshine and getting outdoors...take care.

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5/14/13 8:38 P

So tired tonight, please read blog to find out why lol!!

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5/14/13 4:17 P

I just can't get enough of that wonderful sun! A little breezy but gorgeous temp outside.

for all your sympathy- all those vibes helped for sure, as my sciatic pain is much reduced. Still feeling pretty fragile though & have been sleeping a lot. Saw the doc yesterday - CT scan results show right hip replacement needed. The good news is that, aside from being 100 pounds overweight, I'm healthy as a horse, or at least a horse with one hip destroyed by osteoarthritis. If ever there's an an incentive to get those pounds off this is it. This is me being determined

Pat - darn those "summer colds"! You're doing the right thing for a speedy recovery tho.
Honouria - Chair exercises really work well, especially using the stretchy resistance bands. Even yoga can be adapted, so you'll find you can get a good workout.

Greetings to Donna, Anjay, Kathryn, Stephanie, Janine and all the other Sparkies on this journey with us.

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5/14/13 11:04 A

Hello Ladies

It is a beautiful day here in Dauphin - sunny, blue sky and a little rain - not a lot. Birds are singing it is almost perfect. The reason I say almost is that I have to enjoy it from inside. I stayed home from work with a "Summer cold". I went to work yesterday but I just felt like I needed to stay home and rest and maybe just maybe it would go away. I have slept most of the morning and will probably do again later on. It is so frustrating - I make it through a cold winter - everyone I work with gets the flue and then when spring finally does arrive I get a cold. Oh well enough complaining.

Charlotte on your performances - I am glad it when well for you and all the cast. I hope you start to feel better soon so that you can enjoy your upcoming vacation.

Kathryn I am glad you had a great time with your family-in-law on mother's day. I am sure you will walk off the extra food in a day or so.

Honouria - way to go with your exercise program. I think I will check out the chair exercises for work. I try to move around as much as possible but it won't hurt to add a few more moves.

Stephanie and Dauphin - so far I have been doing great with my challenge but I don't think I will meet my exercise goal for today - just don't feel up to it. But I am trying to stay focused on eating so maybe that will balance out.

Stephanie have fun with your gd's - if that doesn't get your exercise minutes racked up nothing well.

Anyway hello to everyone reading the posts. Have a wonderful day! - Pat

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Today I'm at home watching my 2 two year old gd's....so my day will pass quickly....hoping it warms up and taking them to the park later......

Charlotte hope your sciatica is not as bad today....my dh has that and some days he can't get out of bed......


Kathryn there's a whole range of you tube clips on Chris Hadfield....was very interesting to see all his accomplishments....

Pat & Donna how's it going with your 5% challenge.....

Hope everyone reading these posts has a great day....

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5/13/13 11:39 P

Charlotte you have my sympathies. I have had that in my legs and man does it hurt! I don't think there are many pains worse. It makes me scream (hard to control too.)

I have had THE best day. I started exercising (haven't in years) and feel pretty proud of me'self - the result of the Chair Exercise team. They are super!

That, and my husband was just so sweet to me today. Gotta luv it :-)

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Greeting,
I had a great weekend - not so good when it came to food. Spent time with my in-laws and enjoyed my little great niece (2) belting out Jesus Loves You at the nursing home where we went to sing.
What do you all think of Chris Hatfield foray in space?
Charlotte I hope you start feeling better.
Kathryn - stay strong

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5/13/13 3:21 P

Hi everyone, how was today??

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5/12/13 7:24 P

Happy Mother's Day everyone hope you all had a great day

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5/12/13 1:07 P

Honouria - thanks for asking. I sing with the Quarry Choristers, a women's choir that writes and produces an annual musical dinner theatre as well as other "gigs" throughout the year, raising $$ for community causes. 8th and final show was last night & I'm now in recovery mode.

Sciatica kicked in big time last night - having a hard time walking & no position is comfy, so am glad I have a doc's appointment tomorrow pm.

Happy Mother's Day to all!

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Want to wish all my Sp's that are mom's...HAPPY MOTHER's DAY.....having my gang over today but no cooking for me....yeah!

Cool here but still sunny...hope it warms up soon.....

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5/12/13 8:45 A

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE!

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5/11/13 6:45 P

Charlotte - what kind of show is it? I'm new here, so pardon...

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5/11/13 3:14 P

Sunny cool Saturday - getting rested up for the last show. Just like Christmas - months of preparation over in what seems an instant. Ah well, it's great while it lasts!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there. Those who still have your moms with you are doubly blessed.

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5/11/13 2:40 P

Hi ladies.....

Pat & Donna good luck to you also....I posted my start weight this morning so I am officially in the challenge....

Cloudy day today but still semi warm.....changed my profile pic in honor of my mom...with tomorrow being Mother's Day....plan to have her over....but at 91 years old it is never a sure thing.....

Drinking my 5 to 6 glasses of water today and now will go for a walk.....going out with friends for dinner tonight so I am planning my calorie intake so I don't over eat....have a great Sat all.....

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5/10/13 10:54 P

Shopping day today and I was so pooped that I ordered take out - beef and baked potato; no junk. That and piles of laundry, so now I am clean and stocked.

Pedicure tomorrow - oh joy. That and waxing legs. My one treat to myself at the esthetician, because this is way too hard for me to do. I am deliberately modest with my hair cuts so that I can do this luxury.

That's what I get for walking barefoot. Does anybody else do this? In winter I do wear slippers, but the rest of the year....hence the pedicure. I know, I know....LOL!

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5/10/13 10:26 P

Hello my friends,

I am so glad it is Friday. Today we had rain in Dauphin - but it is needed just to clean the dust away from everything and then the wind picked up. We had rain and wind again this evening but it seems to have settled down. Tomorrow is supposed by sunny - if you don't like the weather around here just stick around it changes often.

I would love to brag and say I lost weight this week but I didn't. I really thought I would because I had done more exercise this past week than I had in a long time but I am still struggling with my meal choices. It can only get better.

Donna & Stephanie all the best with your Challenge - I hope we can all have great results.

Anyway folks I have to plan my meals in preparation for the challenge so I am going to sign off for now. I will try and check in tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend! - Pat

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5/10/13 6:06 P

Honouria too funny we moved to the South Shore 10 months ago, we have found the people to be very friendly and inviting, although I do struggle with the accent at times, tired and sore tonight, so will just say hi to everyone and hope they had a great Saturday

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5/10/13 12:00 A

Greetings,
I was chuckling at you description Honouria as that is exactly what I was called when I moved to a small Mennonite town after I got married!

The conference was very challenging this afternoon but very encouraging. This evening's speaker was a comedian Kate Davis - very funny. I go back down tomorrow for more learning and growth.

Stay strong.

Kathryn

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5/9/13 10:24 P

Kathryn on your weight loss. Glad your hip is feeling better.

Honouria I laughed at your description of life in the Maritimes. It is much the same here in Dauphin - I have lived here since 1993 and I am still not considered a Dauphinite because I was not born here and I don't have family here. If I had children who had been born here they would be considered Dauphinites. Funny how things are in some places.

Stephanie I am glad that you are feeling better.

Charlotte I hope you are feeling better so you can enjoy your trip. Congratulations on your successful Theatre Presentation.

Donna I hope you doing well. Hello to all of those we have not heard from in a while: Estelle, Dorene, Tracy, Kathy, Mary, Janine. Everyone reading these posts all the best! Pat

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5/9/13 1:35 P

Afternoon :) For anyone unacquainted with the Maritimes, you need to know that if somebody asks what part of the province you come from, if you aren't FROM here, then you are doomed because then any other answer means you're "from away". Guaranteed to make a big silence while nobody says anything inoffensive, LOL. If you were to name a local location, then you get the 50 question Spanish Inquisition about "oh do you know so-and-so." It's amazing. They have nepotism down pat here.

No - I am a transplant since 2001. And they still consider me an outsider because I'm "from away." That only works if you don't have enormous talent, a lot of money, professional degrees or super connections. Otherwise.... you're "from away."

Ah, the local colour and charm. It is in other regards, however, a wonderful place to live. Peace, quiet, security, friendly natives, healthy food, fish and lots of water!

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5/9/13 1:24 P

Afternoon ladies...at home today with my 2 two year old gd's and enjoying the sunshine....

Thanks Pat I feel so much better today....my dh & I have been getting our deck ready for the summer, sprucing it up, getting the table & lawn chairs out, the barbecue cleaned, pots filled with flowers & herbs, and on & on....but that is my sanctuary when I want to be outdoors...I love reading and just being out there as much as I can....

Charlotte...enjoy your travels....our vacation plans are at a stand still until my youngest DD has her baby...Dr said any day now so everyone is on alert.....

Kathryn glad your hip is better.....and congrats one the pound lost.....terrific!

Anjay hope you still have great weather in NS.....

Hope everyone reading these posts is enjoying their day....better get off now....I hear my dh calling me to get outside to help him.

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5/9/13 10:32 A

Good Morning,

My hip feels better today but back to the chiropractor for another treatment then off to a conference. I will hopeful learn how to be a better business.

Charlotte hopefully your cold holds off until your performances are done. Get lots of sleep.

I lost one pound this week -woohoo.

Hope everyone has an amazing day full of new discovery.

Kathryn- stay strong

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5/9/13 9:09 A

Agree about dust being a nasty four-letter word - hard to ignore after awhile though. I keep hoping the good elves will swing by & clean up my accumulations, but no luck so far.

last round of performances start tonight, with me snuffling & coughing with a cold but the show must go on right? Got through the whole long winter flu/cold free & now that spring is here waaa poor me! There, that feels better! Another lovely warm day in store looks like. Whatever the weather where you are, get outside and sniff the air!

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5/8/13 10:37 P

Hello,

It was cooler day here in Manitoba but still a good day for walking outside. I also did some raking so I think sleep should come quickly tonight.

Donna how is your knee doing? Hope you get some answers from your x-rays.

Charlotte you must be just about finished with your Dinner theatre presentations and getting ready to travel. Your kitties are going to miss you or maybe they will stow away in your luggage.

Honouria - glad you are enjoying warm weather - I hope it is not so hot that you can't enjoy some time outside.

Kathryn I just want to remind you that "dust" is a nasty four letter word and we were taught not to use those maybe that is why you dislike the job. I am glad you are getting back into the routine of walking to work. Enjoy!

Anjay there is nothing like getting all the crazy stuff over and done with in one day - I hope the rest of the week goes better for you! Keep smiling - it will make people wonder what you have been up to!

Stephanie - I hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Maybe a good nights sleep will help!

All the best to anyone reading this post. Have a wonderful sleep!

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5/8/13 6:05 P

Just got home from work...and for some reason I am overly tired.....should go for a walk tonight and hope I make it.....but its cloudy out right now and I don't want to walk in the rain.

Hope everyone is feeling well...tomorrow I'll be home and hope to have more energy.

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5/8/13 6:05 P

Hi everyone good day today but full of disasters see blog. HONOURIA what part of Nova Scotia are you from??

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5/8/13 3:58 P

Hello everyone.
Well a visit to the chiropractor to put my hip back in - it sure feels better. Not sure what I did to it.

I cleaned my house on Saturday but we left the windows open on Sunday and now I need to dust again. I am not sure why I dislike dusting so much.

I walked to work two days in a row so am getting my exercise in. It feels so wonderful to be outside.

My tulips are blooming - now it feels like spring.

Have a great day.

Kathryn- stay strong

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5/8/13 3:06 P

Afternoon - speaking of clean ups, my housekeeper (who comes once every 2 weeks for 4 hours) came today, so my house looks great (for a while).

Weather here in the Maritimes is sizzling hot! My husband is out mowing the lawn!

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5/8/13 7:47 A

Pat Our minds sure don't age as fast as the rest of us does. As long as I don't look in a mirror, I think I'm still 32. Except for today, but it's only 6 am. The kitties decided it was breakfast time - for them! Not sure what else is on the agenda for today except for ironing, & raking the garden.
Donna & Pat for all the "stepping". Inspires me to strap on the old pedometer.
Have a great day everyone.

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5/7/13 10:37 P

Donna - Tuesdays are good days for doing 10000 Steps - I walk to work - I average about 2000 steps at work - I walk down town after work and clean a building and then I walk back home. That is usually good for 9000 steps. But today I did a lot more walking at work than usual so that is how I managed 10000 steps with out doing extra walking. Normally I have to put in extra work to get 10000 or more.

It Is always good to listen to your body although sometimes it mine lies - it tells me that I am 25 until I try doing something that only a 25 year old can actually do.

Hope your knee is feeling better soon! - Pat

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5/7/13 9:40 P

Hi all, it was nice here today also but not as warm as yesterday. I took it a little easy today......my body was telling me it needed a rest. This time yesterday I had over 15000 steps and today I am just a little over three. I have been busy doing stuff around the house, went for an X-ray on my knee then home to make dinner. I will pick it up again tomorrow.
Pat how do you put on 10000 steps and not go out??? That is impressive. Anjay you should post some pics of your hard work!
Well ladies, I am going to finish my Sparking then read my book for awhile. Have a good evening

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5/7/13 7:57 P

Hi Everyone - another nice day in Manitoba. It is quit windy today so I am going to pass on the outdoor walk as it is very dusty. I have done 10,000 steps and counting today so I am happy with that.

I have to get off my butt and do some work around the house so I am going to do just that. I might check in later. Keep smiling!

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5/7/13 7:30 P

hi everyone what a great day more lake clean up done now you are really seeing the difference
Charlotte when are you coming East will you make it to Mahone Bay?? Or to the Trellis Cafe how is everyone else today??

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5/7/13 2:14 P

That barcode scanner sounds incredible. Almost makes me want to sign up for a phone

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5/7/13 12:56 P

Honouria, my wife does exactly the same thing....makes me chuckle.

So most people probably already know this, but I love the barcode scanner on the Spark iPhone App....it is awesome, searching/uploading nutrition info on my iPhone was a pet peeve of mine......not anymore!

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5/7/13 11:59 A

Morning. Waiting for the plumber, as one intricate piece of plumbing konked out. So my house now looks good enough to walk into Funny how you do these things when you expect a stranger.

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5/7/13 10:36 A

Good Morning all....

Donna you are one active lady....

Pat great now you know what team you are on......can't wait to start the 5% challenge with you & Donna also doing it.......

Charlotte you are bound to loose weight with all your traveling plans and finals shows.

Kathryn...I am not very computer savvy when it comes to posting pictures...but I download them on my desktop in a .JPG file and then I know where to get them when I upload them on my SP blog.....there is probably an easier way to do this....but this is the way I do it.....so happy you are now getting warmer weather.

Anjay....going to try that quinoa recipe today...many thanks for it.

Hope all have a great Tues.....Nancy, Honouria, Woodsy....and all reading these posts.

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5/6/13 11:24 P

Glad to hear that everyone is getting nice weather.. Today was a very busy I say. Went to the gym this morning then home to do a few things then off to golf with my,girlfriends this afternoon. I am pooped now. I got lots of steps in and climbed lots of stairs so I thinki got umps exercise in. I think I will be in bed early

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5/6/13 10:55 P

Hello everyone especially to all the newbies....

Charlotte it sounds like your performances are going very well.

Stephanie we had a day with 27 degree temps after complaining about snow two weeks ago. I went to a park today and there had to be 150 people there.

Stephanie you asked me to post a picture of the mirror I made but I am not seeing any way to do that. Do you or anyone's else know how to do this task.

I walked to work today the first time in months - felt awesome.

Enjoy way our week.

Kathryn - stay strong

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5/6/13 8:44 P

HI Everyone,

Spring and Summer arrived on the same day - I think I will mark it on the calendar just in case it leaves again.

Anyway Donna and Stephanie I finally found out what team I am on for the challenge - I am a Firecracker! All the best in your challenge!

Anjay thanks for sharing your recipes - I emailed them to myself at work and ran them off - it was easier than writing them down off the screen - I don't have a printer at home.

Charlotte - you are going to be so tired when you are done - but it is a good kind of tired. I know what you mean about pouting kitties - they do it as well as any child.

I just had my first real great walk outdoors - I like to walk in the fair grounds because it is soft ground to walk on and it is only a couple of blocks from my house. So I just did 2 miles in 50 minutes. It felt so good!

Well to everyone reading this post - hope you are having a great day!

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5/6/13 11:23 A

Good morning (I think it's still morning ) Back to real life today ie. a sink full of dirty dishes, pouting kitties, overflowing laundry basket, empty fridge...
Oh well - with the last three shows & then my trip east to look forward to plus such a gorgeous warm sunny week coming up - it's easy to stay positive. Also, reading everyone's posts helps too. All that energy is really motivating.

to WOODSY18 & Nancy; Looking forward to getting to know you and cheering you on to reach your goals.

Hi to Donna, Anjay, Pat, Katherine, Janine, Stephanie - have a Spark-ling week!
And to Estelle, Dorene, Mary, Florence, Tracy & others we haven't heard from lately Hope all is going well.

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5/5/13 6:56 P

hi everyone I buy my quinoa from costco, it is called tru-roots if that helps, welcome to all the newbies, had a great day today now relaxing
have a great night everyone

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5/5/13 6:11 P

I haven' heard what team I am on yet for the challenge but I imagine I will soon! I will let you know as soon as I get my email!

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5/5/13 5:20 P

Hello ladies...

Today is a beautiful sunny warm day down here and I've already gone for a walk......

Pat I hope you are feeling better now...and I am very familiar with the expression "working my buns off"... I am very excited about our upcoming 5% challenge, I want to thank you very much for informing me about it......I will be on the "Butterfly Team"....have you found out what team you will be on yet?

Donna good... luck on the "Teddy Bear" team....

Charlotte.... Congrats for a successful run on your musical.....

Welcome Nancy....hope you join us often and we can help you on your healthy journey of loosing weight.....

Honouria..our temps are 70f (21c) today definitely shorts and sandals weather...I'm loving it!

Kathryn, Woodsey, Anjay and all reading these posts have a great Sun.....

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5/5/13 4:21 P

Hi all, welcome to all our new people. It is wonderful to have new faces in our group.
Myjuly2013 and Woodsey.....original names for sure. Let us know more about you.....where you are from and your name if you want. As the others have said, this is a wonderful supportive group and we are here for you. Just ask if you need anything.
Pat and Stephanie have you got your invites for the challenge yet. I am once again a Teddy Bear. Glad about that as I am getting to know the others now.
It is so nice here today.....20 at 10:30 this am. So now I am sparking then going to clean my patio and it put the furniture. We live in a condo with no place to put anything so the cushions are in the bathtub in the main bathroom.....curtains drawn of course. Oh how I miss having more space. I think a BBQ will be in order for supper.
I was a t the gym this am and did the hardest class ever. Not sure I will be mobile tomorrow,,, gotta love pushing ourselves. Ps....dinner with DS and DIL last evening was wonderful. It is so nice to be looked after!
Have a good day all!!!

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5/5/13 3:08 P

The Sun is shining the sky is the blue the grass is green where there isn't any snow. It is 21 C - I think spring might have actually arrived here is Dauphin -

Sorry to inform you Stephanie - "working your buns off" is just as expression - it doesn't mean anything when it comes to losing weight so I guess you and I will definitely have to give it our all in the upcoming challenge.

Charlotte - so glad to hear that your Dinner Theater is such as success - it definitely makes all your hard work leading up to it worth it. Congratulations!!

Anjay thanks for sharing the recipes - I can't wait to try them.

Welcome Sharon - glad you decided to join this great group of Friends. Enjoy the sunshine.

Way to go on your weight loss Donna! It sounds like you are getting close to your goal - that is pretty exciting.

Hi Honouria - I am not hearing lawnmowers here yet but I am sure people are out raking - I know I will be doing that soon. It is so nice to have warm weather to enjoy finally.

MYJULY2013 - welcome you have joined a great group of encouraging people. We will be happy to share in your weight loss journey!

Kathryn I can't wait to see the completed redesign of your bathroom. That is so exciting that you framed your own mirror - not many people can say that.

Yesterday was a tough day for me - I wasn't feeling well so I confess I didn't do very well when it came eating or exercising but today is a new day and I am making plans to be successful in the upcoming challenge so I am just going to do better today. This afternoon I am going to join a friend for a walk.

To everyone reading this post hello - have a wonderful Sunday afternoon and all the best as you work toward your goals.

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5/5/13 2:58 P

Time for sandals and shorts!

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Hello everyone,
My name is Nancy...I just started with "spark people" and I am learning how to use the website...so I was poking around today and realized that I have mail! I am not sure if I am doing this right...but I would love to join your Motivational group, I am just not sure if this is the way that I am to do that?...I am excited to begin this journey and I could use all the help and accountability that I can get!!...please let me know if this is the right way to join you group.
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hi everyone.
Thanks ladies for the welcome!! It's the weekend,hard to stay on track with eating healthy. Need more willpower I guess. will get back on track tomorrow!!
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

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Afternoon ladies...thought I'd take a break from house cleaning and working out in the yard.....

Welcome Sharon......these are a great group of ladies to help motivate you on your healthy weight loss journey.

Honouria our sun is shining today also...love these temps.

Anjay thanks for the quinoa recipes...I am going to try making the first one.

Donna congrats on the weight loss 1/2 a pound is great!...and yes part of my Mother's Day gift from my DD & my SIL will be to give me golfing lessons....

Charlotte sounds like your musical is a great hit.....

Kathryn ...I bet that mirror turned out awesome....post pic's if you can....would love to see it.

Pat hope it is warming up where you are at and are able to walk outdoors.....

Hope everyone reading these posts is having a great Sat...better get outside I see my DH on his knees weeding the mound in our front yard....take care all.





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Glorious sunny spring day here in the Maritimes. The sun's out with blue skies.
I can hear lawnmovers going!

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Hi all, my oh my it is a glorious day. The sun is shining and I want to get out and enjoy it. We are going to our sons for dinner today. It is their Mothers Day dinner as they cannot do it next weekend. So i am just fine with that. And the best part is I don't have to cook tonight. We are going to get out and enjoy this day for sure. WHOO HOO for me.......lost 1/2 lb this week. Don't want to lose much more so this slow pace is good.
Enjoy yor day everyone. And thanks Anjay dor the recipes. Now where do you all get your quinoa?

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Donna, I'm hoping for a loss too - if I can stay away from the backstage snacks! Fortunately they're in a separate room. Show two went well, DH & some of our friends were there & aside from inadequate air conditioning in the auditorium, really enjoyed themselves. I don't feel nearly as sore and tired as yesterday morning, but still must remember to pace myself.
Absolutely gorgeous day here too - sweater weather!
Thanks for the quinoa recipes, Anjay. They sound delish.
Off to finish the ironing. At least that's one job I can do sitting down.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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Welcome Sharon always nice to hear from someone new.

Charlotte congrats on your opening night

I had a very different day. I went and stayed at my mother-in-law's place last night ( first time in 23 years of marriage) and then drove her to Saskatoon to catch a plane.

I worked at my home based business today. I am a picture framer and one of the highlights of the day was I framed a great mirror for my own bathroom. It will be the finishing touch to a renovated bathroom.

I had a bad day with regards to food but it did get better as the day went on.

Enjoy your weekend and stay strong.

Kathryn

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5/3/13 6:58 P

Hi everyone,
new to this team. Hope to find new friends. Add me if you wish!!
Finely nice sunny day in Manitoba! Will try one of the quinoa recipes that was posted. Thanks
Sharon from wpg

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Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
28 oz can stewed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 cup frozen corn
1 large green zucchini, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 8oz pkg white button mushrooms, sliced
1 can black beans, rinsed
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
6 tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Directions
Place quinoa in a large saucepan with 2 cups water and stewed tomatoes. Bring to boil and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add in black beans and all veggies and spices. Boil until veggies are tender. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parm on top. Play around with different veggies and spices to make it your own! It's hard to mess it up!

Number of Servings: 6
Have fun

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