Do I Have A Stalker Obsession With #PersonOfInterest?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tina

Thursday night was the season finale of Person of Interest. A show I highly anticipate every week. When it’s bumped or in repeats for one reason or another (stupid March Madness), I’m highly irritated.

This is no joke. I’m obsessed with the two main characters, Finch and Mr. Reese. When the networks began announcing renewals and cuts, I could hardly breathe! It seems every time I find myself enjoying a new program, the majority aren’t watching. Their eyes are on “reality” TV.

Oh please!! I can hear the commotion already but seriously, walk into any Karoke Bar and hear the same crap. There are simply too many shows that pretend to be “reality”. How about a little suspense, intrigue, sex appeal and oh yeah, storyline.

No spoilers here but edge of the seat finale. How will I get by? When does the new season begin? Is it possible to get on set? Meet the characters, interview them. Is Reese really so soft spoken? How clever is Finch?

I need to know! Really! This show has me hooked and I fear withdrawal will be difficult. Never have I been so wrapped up with the characters of a show. Hence, I fear a stalker personality.

It’s going to be a long summer!

Double Delicious – Double Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tina

I’m definitely a food lover. For some reason it doesn’t love me back. Always attacking my hips and thighs! Needless to say, I love it anyway and because I do, I like to look for and try out recipes. Some are savoury and some are sweet.

Today I have a sweet treat for you. I was visiting a blog that I quite enjoy when I found this recipe. I printed it out and decided to make a batch.

Double Delicious – Double Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe type: Cookies

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (original recipe said 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup semi-sweet. I used what I had)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder
Beat butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a bowl. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well
Mix in the flour mixture
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Place spoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet
cook for approx 10 min

Notes

This recipe makes approx 4 dozen cookies

Totally decadent! Enjoy

Interesting And Different Statues – This Week Mature Theme

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Tina

Hasn’t anyone told them the water will turn blue?

Picture Found Here

In The News – May 17, 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Tina

A Headline and Summary

May 10, 2012 – How to get a hot prom date

or..mom pimps out daughter and friends Full Story

May 11, 2012 – Baseball is for boys

Well, it is according to one school Full Story

May 12, 2012 – Looking for a new home?

I hear the ones near the pub have great resale value! Full Story

May 13, 2012 – 7-11 Lightens up

Promoting the Slurpee Light Full Story

May 14, 2012 – Need a quiet place to do homework?

Break-in to someone’s house, get a snack, steal a few things – oh yeah, don’t forget your homework Full Story

Funny Cat Pics – You Call This Grooming?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tina

I Can Never Show My Face Again

Vintage Ads – I Am So Hooked May 16, 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tina

I imagine this was meant to be funny. Extraordinarly sexist!

Original Ad found HERE

Molson Canadian – The Perfect Father’s Day Giveaway!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tina

Father’s Day is fast approaching and with Mother’s Day behind us we need to focus on Dad. The guy who fixes the kids bikes, tinkers with tools in the garage, teaches the kids sports or takes them camping and fishing.

No matter what dad does, he does it with love. He helps where he can. Dad also deserves a special day. What’s more special than a relaxing break with Molson?

Molson Canadian is a favourite and refreshing beverage in our home. For me, it’s actually Molson 67. Have to watch the old waistline you know.

The most generous people at Molson are offering a fantastic giveaway for Father’s Day.

Molson Canadian glassware

Molson Canadian camping blanket

Molson Canadian sunglasses

Molson Canadian t-shirt, hat

Approx value is $100. Just a note that winner must be legal drinking age and a Canadian resident.

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Did You Know? Lay’s Brand Potato Chips Certified Gluten Free!!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tina

Did You Know? Lay’s Brand Potato Chips Certified Gluten Free!! Same great flavours! Same great tastes!

How do I know this? Lay’s potato chips have always been gluten free, only now the Canadian Celiac Association has certified the brand, and labelling of Gluten Free can be found on the back of Lay’s packaging!

What does all this mean for you, the consumer? You can keep enjoying the potato chips you always have and you can be assured they are gluten free. Anyone with a restricted diet because of celiac disease or gluten intolerance can enjoy their chips safely. Not only that, the price remains the same. No added cost, same great taste.

I was sent some of Lay’s delicious, newly certified, Gluten Free chips for my family to try. One thing I can tell you is my family won’t sacrifice taste! It’s simply not going to happen. They’d rather not have it than have their favourite flavours missing.

Lay’s did not disappoint! There was absolutely no change to the chips! None whatsoever. Dill pickle, always been a favourite of mine, awesome and delicious and exactly this same. Hubby’s favourite? Low salt, exactly the same great taste. Hubby didn’t even know I’d given him a “new” potato chip.

I just can’t say enough that although the packaging is new, the taste is original Lay’s.

Disclosure: I received Lay’s products for the purpose of reviewing. I received no other compensation and all opinions expressed are my own.

For more information on Lay’s potato chips that are certified gluten free, please visit www.lays.ca, and for a complete listing of PepsiCo Foods Canada products that do not contain gluten ingredients, please visit http://www.pepsico.ca/en/Brands/Frito-Lay-Canada.html.

Tips On Tuesday – May 15, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tina

I’ve decided to create a new weekly posting on my blog. Tips on Tuesday will be a day for tips and tricks around the home. A few ideas for cooking, cleaning, storing or saving.

- To keep your potatoes from budding place an apple in the bag with them

- When boiling corn on the cob, add a tablespoon of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness

- Use a meat baster to squeeze your batter onto a hot griddle for perfectly shaped pancakes every time

Summer Camping – A Great Opportunity For Kids #PioneerCamp #CircleSquare

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tina

Don’t forget about the fabulous contest I told you about that’s being held by both #PioneerCamp and #CircleSquareRanch. Both of these contests will run until June 15, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.

PIONEER CAMP CONTEST CIRCLE SQUARE CONTEST

Just click on the pictures above and enter for your chance to win a vacation to Punta Cana and the opportunity to send your child to camp! Remember, this is a share and win contest! The more you share, the more chances you have of winning!!

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