Questions??? Suggestions???

YES! It's wonderful. Thank you Sparkpeople!

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I have used it but not a lot.

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I use it quite a bit.

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nope -but I might in the future...lol

Spark recently added the 'SAVE' the page feature (found at the top and bottom of the page along side the TWEET and EMAIL feature), do you ever use that?

Edited by: KRYS210 at: 6/30/2011 (08:53)

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I try to read several blogs a day. It is hard trying to keep up with everything!!!!!

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I've never written a blog but I read quite a few everyday.

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If you have not been to the Spark Point page that lists lots of stuff, you may want to check on that. www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/sparkpoi
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s.asp

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Blogs? Well, I try to read and write blog every time I log in here. But the SparkPoints are quite hard to get, though..

daily so I keep in touch

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Waiting until July is probably a good idea at this late date. Somebody needs to remind me I need to do that as well. LOL

Question - how often do you write/read the blogs?

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I plan to join again the first of July. There were so many days being gone that I didn't keep up with the points earned daily so I will just start from "scratch"!!!

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Much better explanation, KRYS! Thank you!

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Money challenge explanation:

REMEMBER YOU CAN JOIN IN THIS CHALLENGE AT ANYTIME DURING THE MONTH. NEW TEAM PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!!


THIS CHALLENGE WILL START on the 1ST of each month.


This is a great way to turn those sparkpoints into money!!

This challenge will go until the end of June.

At the end of each month, you can decide to carry your penny savings over to the next month, or spend it on YOU. If you decide to carry it over, that's ok, because it will eventually be spend on YOU. This is to reward yourself for the goals you have met, even if you don't meet all your goals, we will still celebrate the ones we did.

HOW WILL IT WORK:

Each day, you will strive to get as many points as you can get, including from the spark wheel. You will take a penny for each point and put it in a jar. You can label it SAVINGS JAR. Some days you may only get 50 points to equal 50 cents. Other days, maybe a hundred points to equal $1. It's up to you on how much you make each day.

You can start anytime, so if you are new, yes, you can join in, just start right now, with today.

You can carry your money over to June and make your money grow....OR....you can spend your money and buy something just for YOU!!!

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Oh! I got it now. Thanks so much for the explanation, MSLZZY! Nice to know you!

The money jar challenge is based on points earned each day on the site.
The team goal can be the same, if you wish, but to my notion, it is about
saving money each day that you would normally spend-like eating at home
instead of eating fast food. It could be saving money on any item you buy
where you realized a savings instead of paying full price. Hope this makes sense.

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Hi! I'm new to this time and I have question about the cash challenge. So, I found a thread about June Money Jar Challenge and The Team Goal of saving 1 dollar per day. Since both of them related to cash, are they the same challenge or could we participate in both of them? Thanks!

pajamas, rake, shovel, hoe,

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bikini, high heels

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If you could add some new emoticons, what would they be?

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Excellent idea, KRYS! I am still a little challenged when it comes to adding links
and such.

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Thanks Krys.

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I put a link to all the info in the ANNOUNCEMENT portion on the right side of this page.

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These new eays to earn points may really motivate new members to stay active.

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The bonus spin will come up after you have received 25 Spark Points for the day. I'm not sure what the new trophies are. I think Spark is doing a great job!

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Tell me about it...what bonus spin and what new trophies?

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What do you think of the bonus spin and new trophies? What suggestions would you give Spark administrators?

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Definitely like grilled better

I like them both

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I just read an article that grilled meat is not that healthy...unless you marinate it or eat yogurt with it! Is anything safe?

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Depends on the food - I loved smoked turkey but prefer grilled chicken. How about you?

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I prefer grilling, don't really like the "smoky" taste of food!!!!

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grilling verse smoking... Which do you like and why?

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Questions??? Suggestions??? This is the place!

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A few years ago I created a Barbecue Sauce, it is sweet and sour, you don't need much and it is low in fat. Go to my recipes and check it out.

Lou

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My son grilled wonderful steaks last weekend. We also grilled portobello mushrooms and fresh pineapple slices. Very yummy!

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Thanks - aim to please!

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! What a thread! for the grilling tips. recipes.

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Grill Temperatures

Here is a tried and true technique for determining if your grill is ready to cook. This terminology is widely accepted by grill chefs so now when the recipe calls for a "hot" grill you'll know just when yours is ready.

Very hot: You can hold your hand at grill level only 1 to 2 seconds.
Hot: You can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds.
Medium-hot: You can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds.
Medium: You can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds.
Medium-low: You can hold your hand at grill level only 5 to 6 seconds.
Low: You can hold your hand at grill level only 6 to 7 seconds.

Temperature chart and tips: www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/minte
mp
.html


Grilling tips: grillingtips.com/
Summer Grilling tips: www.grilling.com/home/article/2898/

Hope these are what you needed?

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Grilling tips? Correct serving temps for grilled meats? Please and thank you!

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Thanks for the tips, I don't travel to much but those tips are good for anytime.

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Glad that tip was helpful. I have tons more, just ask away!

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Thanks KRYS,for the tip on Traveling I make up some little bags with mix nuts for snack, as you know we are going to do a lot of traveling come Thursday,

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Thanks for the article on portable snacks. I travel alot and have made the last two trips without stopping for fast food!

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Thanks Krys, this will be a good place to come back to with questions/suggestions!!!!

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Summer usually means travel. Here is a great article on:
Portable Snacking Tips and Ideas
Remember the 'Healthy' with the 'To-Go'

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutriti
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_articles.asp?id=137

Hope this is helpful.

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Very good suggestion!

Do you have any healthy lifetsyle pitfalls in the summer?

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Great idea. Thank you.

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Thanks!

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As we work together towards our goals, questions and suggestions come up. Please use this thread to post either topic!

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