Thursday, December 2, 2010

I was quoted on FlyLady!! Wow!!

Pam here: I just found a comment by a novelist who discovered my Stick it Right on the Money Gift kit and wrote about it. I think her sentiments match Jenny's.

This has to be the most innovative way to give a plain old monetary gift some pizzazz to show you really did think about what gift would suit the recipient.
My mother in law used to say that giving money, gift certificates, and gift cards were in a way a cop out and borderline rude. They require very little thought, and while "one size does fit all" it does show a certain casual disregard for the likes and dislikes of the recipient or even little more than a nod to the occasion. However in today's busy world, sometimes giving cash can mean a whole lot more, especially when friends and family can be many miles apart. Cash spends well without having to worry. Now, with Stick It Right On the Money stickers, you can do more than give a nod to the occasion! Each frame and stickers are "Post-it" sticky, so the money isn't damaged. (That's illegal.) See the video at the website. What a great gift idea.
Lena Austin
www.stickitrightonthemoney.com


Note from Lena: I've been a FlyBaby for years, but this is huge. Marla Cilley, aka The FlyLady, has millions of followers and devoted fans. I'm one of them. This is like having Nora Roberts quote me. I'm ready to faint. http://www.flylady.net/ I'm on FlyLady's BigTent site, where her fans can get updates and household hints every day. That's where this quote came from.

Lena Austin
http://www.lenaaustin.com/
http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com/

Humor of the Day: Do Not Disturb Sign

Yes, I'm easily amused, but this...


I'd love to see some comments on this.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Recipe: Christmas Blondies

Christmas Blondies

Christmas Blondies

Ingredients

  • 2/3  cup  butter, softened
  • 2  cups  packed brown sugar
  • 2  large  eggs
  • 1  Tbsp.  cherry brandy or cherry juice (optional)
  • 1-1/2  tsp.  baking powder
  • 2  tsp.  vanilla
  • 1/4  tsp.  salt
  • 2-1/4  cups  all-purpose flour
  • 1  cup  chopped walnuts, toasted*
  • 3/4  cup  chopped white or dark sweet chocolate
  • 1/2  cup  coarsely chopped candied cherries

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
2. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until well-combined. Beat in eggs, brandy, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Add flour; beat just until blended. Stir in nuts, chocolate, and cherries. Spread in prepared pan.
3. Bake 30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut in bars. Makes 24 bars.
4. *Spread nuts in shallow baking pan. Toast in 350 degree F oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories240,
  • Total Fat (g)10,
  • Saturated Fat (g)5,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g)2,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3,
  • Cholesterol (mg)32,
  • Sodium (mg)125,
  • Carbohydrate (g)34,
  • Total Sugar (g)24,
  • Fiber (g)1,
  • Protein (g)3,
  • Calcium (DV%)5,
  • Iron (DV%)5,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Lena Austin
http://www.lenaaustin.com/
http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com/

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