Karen’s Opinion

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Allison Maslan, author of “Blast Off!”. All opinions are 100% mine.

The new year brings thoughts of change to many of us. How many of us have had ideas that we have mulled over in our minds but never acted on or taken steps to finalize? I have discovered a book that motivates one to take the next step to realizing one’s dreams.

Blast Off!, written by Allison Maslan, is an inspiring book based on her experiences with motivating people. As of yesterday, this exciting book is available at Borders, Barnes and Noble websites as well as other major bookstores. What is amazing is that this powerful book is priced at only $24.00. The price is even less when you note that it is available on Amazon!

Do you need directional information on a new career, new relationship or even a new attitude? Allison uses her unique step-by-step “life fitness” program gained from her own experiences to help others in their quest to a better life. We can all use a swift kick in the pants and I think this book is what I need to get me to finally try some of the ventures I have been pushing to the side for far too long. The testimonials from users has me excited to read her book and check it out for myself.

This is my newest listing on my Etsy site.

The beautiful colors of this bag will make it your favorite bag to carry. It has a pocket on the outside that can hold your cell phone and keys. The lining is made with satin and has three pockets made with coordinating cotton fabric. It has a heavy duty zipper. The handles are made with two thicknesses of heavy interfacing. This purse is quilted with fusible fleece interfacing. A decorative button tops off the pocket.

15″ wide
9″ tall
Handles 8” drop

$35.00
$5.50 shipping

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of HealthyTuna.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bring up the subject of pregnancy and you hear tales from everyone.

Woman sues pharmacy after eating contraceptive jelly fails to prevent pregnancy.
During the Civil War, a woman was impregnated by sperm carried on a bullet that passed through the scrotum of a soldier and penetrated her ovaries.

Those tales are easy to roll our eyes at and shake them off as crazy fool’s tales.

There are the well meaning tales from those who try to help women who are pregnant. They tell about the horrible pain and give all sorts of advice to the expecting parents. My advice to expectant parents: don’t read any books on pregnancy. Don’t read books on how to raise children. Let advice from others go in one ear and out the other.

One such item of misinformation given to pregnant women has been that it is unhealthy to eat fish while pregnant. While it is true that fish high in mercury counts should be avoided, scientific studies have shown that healthy tuna is important for pregnant women and for the healthy growth and development of small children. Eating fish has been shown to help with depression and other health issues.

I have always fixed tuna sandwiches and made tuna casserole to feed my family. My husband thought that tuna casserole was about the only thing I knew how to cook when we were first married. LOL Now he reminds me to make it once in awhile!

TUNA CASSEROLE
Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain and set aside.

Mix one can of mushroom soup with a can or one cup of milk. Add one small can of sliced mushrooms and approximately 1/2 teaspoon of coarse black pepper. Add one small package of frozen peas. Heat all ingredients in a saucepan until just boiling.

In a medium casserole dish, add sauce mixture to the cooked noodles and lightly toss. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.

Crush Ruffle potato chips and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Replace into oven and brown the crumbs under the broiler.
Serve and enjoy!

Hubby is battling a severe case of tendonitis. It has him on the couch with his foot propped up. This is difficult for him as he is used to being out installing floors. He is bored watching the history channel and fishing shows. I shall be taking over the remote when Ellen comes on in a few minutes.

He is taking a steroid and the swelling has already gone down considerably. A few more days. A few more days.

A commenter asked about Cowboy stew. Here is a link to the post giving the recipe. Cowboy Stew

I can hardly believe it was time for the 100th edition of Four Foods on Friday! Wow Val! That is a whole lot of great questions about food. Thank you for keeping up with this fun meme. I am behind since these are questions pertaining to Christmas. Sorry about that.

Here are the questions for the 100th edition:

1. What did you eat yesterday? (Christmas for some of you.)
Our kids were not here for the holidays and so we did not have our traditional Christmas dinner. My husband made cowboy chili. It was delicious.

2. Do you have any food traditions for Christmas? We usually have a turkey or ham and all the stuff that goes with it like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole etc.

3. What’s your favorite holiday leftover? I love dressing that is left over. Oh, and cranberry relish. Yummy.

4. What food do you always wish you had more of after the holidays? dressing