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At What Time is the Internet Most Awake?

November 17th, 2011

When is the Internet Most Awake?

What is the best time to tweet, post or blog so the most people will see it? Turns out the answer is 9:00 a.m. EST. Click on the picture above to go to an automated display of when the internet is awake.

Loaded Skinny Baked Potato Salad Recipe

November 17th, 2011

Loaded Skinny Potato Salad

If you enjoy baked potatoes, you will love this recipe! It has less than 1/2 the calories and fat than a traditional potato salad recipe, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! If you’re really watching your calories, try substituting cauliflower for potatoes.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup light sour cream (or try fat free)
  • 3/4 cup low fat/fat free mayonnaise (or fat free/light miracle whip)
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked, and chopped (about 1/2 cup) or try turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 medium baking potatoes (about 2 pounds)
 OR 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • *optional: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Read the rest of this entry »

Tastes for Fall: Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes Recipe

November 16th, 2011

Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes Recipe

Fabulous taste for fall, Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Warm Wishes Holiday Photo Cards

November 15th, 2011

Warm Wishes Holiday Photo Cards

The Warm Wishes Christmas Photo Cards feature your favorite family photo as part of the artwork. A transparent white band with the words warm wishes is printed with your family’s personalization.

Our Holiday Photo Cards are printed on Luster Photo Paper designed to produce the best quality photo plain paper and card stock just can’t duplicate. And aren’t holiday photo cards all about the Photos!

Flavored Water as Beautiful as it is Healthy

November 15th, 2011

Flavored Water as Beautiful as it is Healthy

I know it’s fall, but this flavored water is a healthy way to treat yourself to a taste of summer anytime of year.

  • One each: apple, lemon, orange, pear
  • 4 large strawberries
  • Handful of raspberries
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • 1 half-gallon of water

Cut fruit to your preference of large or thin slices or wedges of each fruit; place them in a large glass pitcher and add cold water. Refrigerate 2 hours and serve over ice in tall glasses. Enjoy!

Source: Pinterest

Sugar-Free Hot Apple Cider Recipe

November 14th, 2011

Sugar Free Apple Cider Recipe

Nothing says autumn like hot apple cider, but when you’re trying to watch your calories or are diabetic, sugar is a no-no.  This recipe tastes like the real thing and you can have as much as you want and still watch your diet.

Ingredients:

  • 2 bags of Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • NuNaturals Stevia
  • 8 oz water

Boil water and pour over 2 tea bags. Let steep for a few minutes and then add stevia and juice from 1 lemon wedge. That’s it! Enjoy!

Deep Dish Meringue Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 7th, 2011

Deep Dish Pumpkin Meringue Pie

I don’t think I’ve ever seen meringue on pumpkin pie.  This recipe looks fabulous for Thanksgiving.  Meringue would be a surprise for guests instead of the usual whipped cream topping.  Recipe and photo from Martha Stewart.

Tropical Fish Party Invitations are a Hit

November 6th, 2011

Tropical Fish Cupcakes and Cake

Colorful sea life frolic together on The Sea Life Party Invitations. What a fun theme for kid’s birthday invitations, beach party invitations and more. At your under the sea themed party, how fun would it be to serve these cute and colorful fish cupcakes and cake by Mommy Make a Cake?

Sea Life Party Invitations

Or maybe mermaid party invitations?

 Two Frolicking Mermaids Kids Party Invitations

Shop all Under the Sea Themed Kids Birthday Party Invitations

 

Fall is an Invitation to Fabulous Tastes

November 5th, 2011

Fall is here and Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Cupcakes would be a yummy treat to serve at your fall party or Thanksgiving get together. Recipe can be found at Frosted Bakery. Guests will love receiving our Autumn Maple Party Invitations to your party.

Autumn Maple Fall Party Invitations

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Why You Need Custom Party Invitations

November 4th, 2011

Star Studded Party InvitationsIf you are planning a party and you want to make it an event that everyone you invite is dying to come to, you are going to need to get some really unique, custom printed party invitations. This means that you can’t just run out and buy any invitations you see in any old store, you are going to need the services of a company that specializes in creating invitations. Contrary to popular belief, custom printed invitations are not much more expensive than other invitations. In fact, party invitations that are custom printed tend to go over really well with your guests and they show that you took the time to personalize the party.

Let’s face it, sometimes people get burnt out going to party after party, so your goal is to make sure that when you send out your invitations, your intended guests see your party is going to be different and special. Basically personalized invitations encourage and entice guests to want to come to your event.  You can’t do that with just generic invitations. But, if you spark their interest with your invitations, you have a guaranteed guest.

Many people think if they just sent out generic invitations and go all out for the party decorations that it’s enough. They are wrong. Every great party and event planner will tell you and swear that one of the most important factors of a successful party is how well received the invitation is. So if you don’t really care who or how many show up, then go ahead and send out generic invitations. But if you want to make this a great party that neither you, your guests or the guest of honor will ever forget, make sure you start the party with perfect custom party invitations.

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