What in the world

Right now my daughters are watching their brother (willingly) and this gives me some free time to hop on the computer to read my favorite blogs as well as update my own. I have had no trouble at all reading all kinds of good stuff (some foolishness) but can't seem to focus on updating my own. Why is that? Oh yeah, it might be the fact that I am fooling around on Facebook and Twitter as well as texting at the same time. I really feel almost like I am becoming way too involved in social networking (again). Now that I got that out of the way I can update my blog..... maybe tomorrow. I hope everyone is doing well :)

PSA: Watch where you step!

I was watching the news the other night and they did a story on the vast amounts of snakes that have emerged this season. It is due to the higher rainfall and warm temperatures. I swear I see a snake every couple days on the street. That is a couple times too many for me. I don't mind watching them on Animal Planet and learning about the different ones and their habitats- Just don't let me be face-to-face with one of them. I don't do snakes (my arm hair is raised at the moment thinking about it). Like they advised on the news, you better watch where you step!

New Good Earth gift pack giveaway

**Giveaway Closed**
Winner #10 Falon H.

If you crave a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal without the sophisticated price tag then this might be just what you are looking for... only better, in the comfort of your own home! Oh yeah and in a fraction of the time! With Good Earth dry dinner kits all you have to do is just add meat. These dinner kits are perfect for those busy weeknights where time is not on your side. In less than 30 minutes you will have a complete meal without a lot of work. With 100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, no MSG you can feel good about serving it to your family.

Good Earth dry dinner kits offer a selection of four tasty meals: Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta, Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with angel hair pasta, Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto and Tuscan Chicken with penne pasta.

I received the Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta variety to try along with a gift pack. We cooked it last night and I have to say it is way better than I expected since I am not a big pre-packaged meal kind of cook. Since the husband was out of town he had the camera so I could not take photos. It was so easy to make and it took about 20 minutes. I made mine with chicken tenders so that I could cut out the step of having to slice up chicken breast. I think we will try the Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto next time.

My Good Earth gift pack that included a Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken dry dinner kit, two sets of bamboo flatware, two bamboo dishes, a bamboo utility board and a 100% recyclable grocery tote. Now you have a chance to win the very same gift pack.

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*Be sure to have a visible email address in your comment if you do not have a Blogger profile. Giveaway is open to US residents 18+ only. Deadline to enter is June 22, 2010 at 09:00 pm EST. Good luck!

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What comfort knowing what I know

This morning Chardie, William and I went for a walk around our local shopping area before it got too hot. It was nice and quiet since most of the stores had not yet opened. Since Brie has been gone all week on her Washington trip this has given Chardie and I more one on one time. We were walking by Bath and Bodyworks and Chardie comes out of nowhere and tells me that if anything ever happened to me and her dad that William would have to go with her. He would not have any choice. That melted my heart in a way that unless you were in my shoes you would understand it fully. To know that big sister would willingly step up in that way is priceless and brings me so much comfort. I love my sweet children. ♥

What happens after you cook?

I have been married for a little over 16 years now and for the entire time I get made fun of for what I do after I cook a meal. I allow the food to cool slightly (maybe 20-30 minutes) and then I pack it all up in containers and put it up in the refrigerator. I am not one of those people that leaves food out ALL day long. Sorry, the idea of getting viciously sick to my stomach is not appealing! This most especially applies to poultry. So what do you do after you cook?