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I entered this contest and I bet you will too.
This contest is not for the faint of heart.
Are bloodcurdling good times and gruesome adventures your thing? Then you’ve come to the right place. Play the Halloween Horror Nights Instant Win & Sweepstakes now for a chance to win a Halloween horror classic Universal DVD or the grand prize VIP trip for 4 to Universal Studios Florida® Halloween Horror Nights!

Trip includes roundtrip air transportation, 4 days and 3 nights at a Universal Orlando hotel, 4 tickets to Universal Studios Florida & Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks, and 4 Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes!

But consider yourself warned…win the Halloween Horror Nights Instant Win & Sweepstakes and you better start packing up all the courage you can find.

Contest ends 9-16-08

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FOUR INGREDIENT : Crockpot Chili Beef Sandwiches

The weekend is here, why not throw these ingredients in you crock pot while you run your errands, When you get home you'll have some great sandwiches waiting on you.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours,
Ingredients:
3 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
8 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Preparation:
Trim excess fat from beef and brown beef on all sides in heavy skillet over medium high heat; transfer to 4 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasoning mix cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove beef from crock pot and shred; return to crock pot. Make sandwiches with kaiser rolls. 8 servings
RECIPE

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Dragon's Daily Drill for 1st - 6th grade

Pineapple Upside Down Cake 303 calories a servings..

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch thick rings
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and the brown sugar; spread the mixture evenly in a well buttered 9 inch round cake pan. Pat the pineapple very dry between several sheets of paper towel, and arrange it evenly on top of the sugar mixture.
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture in three parts alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat well after each addition. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Place the cake in the middle of the oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge, and invert the cake onto a plate. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

12 servings

Going to Universal in Orlando soon?

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How does a free trip to the movies sound ?

I read an article on MSN about these sites
http://www.thescreeningexchange.com/ee/
http://www.filmmetro.com/
These companies provide you with free movies tickets to screening.
I have gone and signed up at both sites. I am going to give them a try, so far it seems easy. Just sign up and see what's available in your area.
When I get tickets I will update you and let you know how it worked out.
The article said you can go directly to Paramount or Miramax to find free showings in your area.

Did you know that San Antonio is a great place to retire?

My husband and I took a vacation a couple of years ago. We had a great time.
We stayed on the River Walk , saw the Alamo, visited their zoo, road the train at the zoo, and visited a lovely Japanese garden.
We also had great Mexican food. The city transit was clean and everyone seemed to be using it.

So it made me happy today, when I was researching cities that would be best to retire in, and I found that San Antonio is one of the places that is retirement friendly.
San Antonio's cost of living is 7% below the national average.
Groceries in that city run about 22% cheaper than in other metropolitan areas.
For a city with 2.5 million people that's great. Their housing in the year 2007 ran 10% lower than the national average. Even with the housing slump, home values there have increased 8% since 2006.

Best of all Texas doesn't tax income. Their average state and local tax burden is 7.8% that's almost 2% lower than the national average.
I have some time before I can retire, but I could see myself living in San Antonio one day, it really is a lovely place.

Oh, and just like Atlanta they have a Six Flags Fiesta Texas IT has won Golden Ticket For Best Theme Park Shows In The Country, for the 7Th consecutive year!

I almost forgot, they have a Sea World too.
So if you don't want to retire there, at least add it to your list of vacation destinations.

HAIR DULL? MAKE IT SHINE...

Okay go find your Vaseline jar, the first time you try this do in the evening. And rewash you hair the next morning.
Apply some to your scalp then wash your hair.
Let me explain this one carefully.
Do not rub the Vaseline on your hair!
Part your hair in four or six parts, rub a tiny amount on the part lines in your scalp, then wash your hair normally. This gives your hair instant conditioning, brings out your colour vibrantly, and adds a glorious shine. I've done this and it really works. I always do it at night and rewash the next morning if your hair is very dry you may not need to wash the next morning.
This can be use on any type of hair.

Got Perspiration-stained garments? Find your salt shaker to get them out.

Do you have manly men, who work hard every day? Have you notice the perspiration-stained under the arms of there t-shirts? This is a cheap trick to remove the offending stains. Dissolve 5 tablespoons of salt in one litre of hot water. Sponge the garments with the solution and watch the stains disappear.
If the stain is really set in let the shirt soak about 20 min then wash
Oh this will work for the sweaty females in your home too.

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Done Disney? This sould be next on your list.

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These are some picture that we took on a family vacation. My best friend Vickie came down and even though we are both grandma's that day we were just big kids.

This is the Beetle Juice Review they really rock out.

If you have been to Disney and you need a change try Universal next time. It's great fun for the young and the young at heart.

Cupcakes on a Cone, You have to try this.

I use to make these when my girls were small,This really takes me back!
Kids will love eating their cake in a cone instead of on a plate!
They are great to send to school parties too.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 20 min
Makes:24 cone cakes


1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® party rainbow chip cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
24 flat-bottom ice cream cones
1 to 2 containers Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting (any flavor)


1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
2. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill each cup 2/3 full of batter (1 heaping tablespoon each). Place ice cream cone upside down on batter in each cup.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean (cones may tilt on batter). Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove paper baking cups. Generously frost cake with frosting, and decorate as desired. Store loosely covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on cake mix box. Fill cones about 1/2 full to make 36 to 40 cones. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

“Worries go down better with soup ,than without.”

Are you stressed? Need a comfort food waiting for you when you get home?
Throw these ingredients into your crock pot before you leave for work.
Come home and add the milk to your crock pot. Take a hot bath with candle light, by the time you get out put on you pj's the soup will be ready. This inexpensive recipes is a great comfort food.
Ingredients:
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 lg. onion, chopped
4 carrots, pared and sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced, including leaves
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
5 cups water
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/3 cup butter
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

Put all ingredients except milk in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, until vegetables are tender. Stir in evaporated milk during last 30 to 60 minutes.

I like to serve mine in a bread bowl, makes it feel a more special.little

Now through September 30, 2008



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I love Callaway this is one of the most beauitful place I have ever seen.
No matter what age you are there is something to do.
If you live around Atlanta it a great week-end get away.
Now for all of you who live in other places I would encourage you to check out this site if you love natural beauty, golfing, bike riding,fishing, there are so many things you can do here. It a great place to relax.
If money is no object check out the new lodge and spa.

QUICK TIP: LOW FAT WHITE SAUCE

LOW CALORIE NON - FAT WHITE SAUCE
2 c. non-fat dry milk
3/4 c. cornstarch
2 tbsp. onion flakes
Here is a good mixture to have on hand for use for making a low calorie non-fat white sauce. Mix and store in a Tupperware covered bowl.
Add 1 1/4 cups water to 1/3 cup mix. I put a tape on the cover with the mixing directions. Can be used in casseroles or in creamed vegetables or tuna,

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Just in time for back-to-school shopping.
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Hey Kimberly have you signed the boys up for upromise yet?
How about you Carrie?

Update on angel food ministries

I have a reader in Michigan verify that they used this program.
They stated the food was good quality. They will continue to use the program to save on groceries.
I also spoke to a Lady in Georgia, she states that she and friends at her church go in together and buy the $30.00 package and give it to a needy family in their area.
Either way this program is good for us all and we all qualify.

REGULAR BOX

For fourteen years, Angel Food has provided balanced nutrition and variety through its regular box, with enough food to feed a family of four for a week.
SENIOR BOX

All ten individual meals are fully-cooked and labeled complete with heating instructions – just heat and serve. Each meal has no added sodium, is low in fat, and is nutritionally balanced for seniors with 3 oz. of protein, two vegetables or fruit, and a starch.

1.5 lb. Top Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)
Chicken Parmesan with side of Spaghetti with Marinara, Green Beans and Garlic Bread

Herb Roasted Chicken Quarter with Herb Gravy, White Rice, and Peas & Carrots

BBQ Chicken Quarter with BBQ Sauce, Black-Eyed Peas, Greens and Apple Sauce

Baked White Fish with Asian Sweet Pepper Sauce, Vegetable Fried Rice, Broccoli, and Pineapple chunks

Chicken Cacciatore Quarter, Creamy Rosemary Red Potato Quarters, Italian Green Beans, and Diced Peaches
Roast Beef and Brown Gravy (Pot Roast), Noodles, Carrot Coins and Collard Greens

Beef Meatloaf with Brown Herb Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Mushrooms and Wax Beans

Beef Lasagna with Tomato Sauce, Broccoli, Diced Pears, and Garlic Bread & Butter

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage Gravy, Bread Dressing, Creamed Diced Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce

Chicken Stew with Chicken, Potatoes, and Tomatoes; Celery & Carrots, Brown Rice, Apple Sauce and a Biscuit

2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

3 lb. Breaded Chicken Chunks

1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Filet

20 oz. Supreme Pizza

1 lb. Ground Turkey

1 lb. Cheddar Cheese Bratwurst Sausage

1 lb. Green Beans

1 lb. Stir Fry Vegetables (Broccoli & Bell Peppers)

35 oz. Crinkle-cut Fries

32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk

7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese

15 oz. Pork & Beans

7 oz. Chicken-Flavored Rice & Vermicelli

1 lb. Pinto Beans

One Dozen Eggs

One Dessert Item
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***One or More Specials Below Available Only with the Purchase of Either of the Boxes Above***


SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #1
6 lb. Assorted Meat Grill Box $20.00

1.5 lb Ribeye Steaks (3 x 8 oz.)

2 lbs Boneless Pork Roast

1.5 lbs Beef Short Ribs

1 lb All Beef Burgers (4 x 4 oz.)

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #2
5 lb. Steak and Meat Combo $20.00

1.5 lb. Kansas City Strips (2 x 12 oz.)

1.5 lb. Bone-In Ribeye Steaks (2 x 12 oz.)

2 lb. All Beef Hamburger Steaks (4 x 8 oz.)

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #3
10 lb. Party Wing Special Box $20.00

10 lb. Unbreaded IQF Party-style Chicken Wings

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #4
10 lb. “5 for 4” Dinner Box $20.00

Five big 2 lb. dinner meals, each will feed a family of four. All dinners are fully-cooked – just heat and serve!

2 lb. Stuffed Green Peppers with Beef and Rice

2 lb. Chicken Breast with Rice, Broccoli & Cheese

2 lb. Beef Steak Patties with Gravy and Onions

2 lb. Meatloaf and Gravy

2 lb. BBQ Chicken with Hickory Sauce &
Mashed Potatoes
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #5
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box $19.00

3 lb. Bag of Red Delicious Apples

4 lb Bag of California Valencia Oranges

2 lb. Bag of Large Yellow Onions

1 lb. Bag of Carrots (Cello-wrapped)

4 lb. Bag of Large Idaho Baking Potatoes

1 Large Green Cabbage

4 Bartlett Pears

4 Tennessee Vine-Ripened Tomatoes

1 Celery Stalk (Cello-wrapped)

12 oz. Black Beans (Dried)


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Distribution Day: Saturday, September 27, 2008

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Stouffer's Red Box or Lean Cuisine Entrees Selected Varieties, 5-21 oz 08/23/2008 5 For $11
Bounty Basic Paper Towels Big Roll, 1 ct 08/23/2008 10 FOR $10
Esselte Twin Pocket Portfolios Selected Varieties 08/23/2008 10 For $1

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