http://aehbamafan.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by April H. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:04:21 GMT 2013-05-24T12:04:21Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981223468 I love Reese Witherspoon, so I'm so excited about this movie coming out!  Are you?   IT’S SPY VS. SPY IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR ONE WOMAN’S AFFECTION . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:49:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981223468 April H. 2012-03-28T20:49:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981209451 BIG SCREEN LEGENDS AND ACADEMY AWARD ® WINNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY   T HE FRANK SINATRA FILM COLLECTION . . . Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:16:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981209451 April H. 2012-03-22T13:16:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981040579 I heard it's pretty good! The Biggest Muppet Adventure Ever Comes Home! The Must-Own Movie For The Entire Family Debuts on Blu-ray ™ . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:47:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981040579 April H. 2012-01-20T12:47:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980986277 Do you love Glee?  Then you just might enjoy Glee: The Concert Movie!  This isn't a concert in the traditional sense.  Interspersed throughout the concert are stories from people who were . . . Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:05:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980986277 April H. 2012-01-04T15:05:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980937552 Who's excited about the Glee Concert Movie coming out Dec 20th?       Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:31:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980937552 April H. 2011-12-20T18:31:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844975   Digging Up Adventure, The Buddies Find Themselves Treasure Hunting in Egypt All-New Movie Premiering On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD . . . Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:59:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844975 April H. 2011-12-01T18:59:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980703005 Do you love Cars, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up, and a host of other Disney cartoons? Then you'll be pleased to know that two-time Academy Award®-winning director John Lasseter today received . . . Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:03:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980703005 April H. 2011-11-02T08:03:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980412102 I'm soo excited about the release of Star Wars on BluRay! I never knew it when I was living with her, but my roommate before I got married is a huge Star Wars buff!  Since then, she's gotten . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:58:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980412102 April H. 2011-09-28T10:58:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980402710 This is a quick and easy way to use your homemade and healthy ground beef substitute .  This mixture is also really good on top of a salad.  Of course you can make it with ground beef if . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:22:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980402710 April H. 2011-09-26T14:22:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980342080 Did you know? •    The role of a bridesmaid originated centuries ago when friends of the bride would dress the same as the bride in order to confuse evil spirits who were ready . . . Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:17:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980342080 April H. 2011-09-19T22:17:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979187845 Have you ever wanted a pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, or slow cooker? The Instant Pot does all of these! You can read more about it and enter my giveaway here!   Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:55:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979187845 April H. 2011-04-04T14:55:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152086 Spring rolls are one of my favorite foods, but for some reason I thought that they must be incredibly difficult to make.  Then one day I saw a post on  Mi Chiamo Candace talking about how . . . Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:14:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152086 April H. 2011-03-21T15:14:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147022 I wanted to share with you some of the things blooming here right now. The first rose of the year!  It's a climbing rose vine. The hyacinth has been blooming . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:04:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147022 April H. 2011-03-18T13:04:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979137428 Last weekend we were able to host a House Party for Philadelphia Cooking Creme.  It worked out really well, because the quick and easy recipes were perfect for getting dinner ready quickly for . . . Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:41:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979137428 April H. 2011-03-14T07:41:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132974 I got a great BzzKit in the mail yesterday!  It's just what I need to get my house clean for Spring! I'm really excited about the s crubbing bubbles foamer - I'm curious to see how it . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132974 April H. 2011-03-11T16:22:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979116031 I have a lot of giveaways ending tonight - A lot are VERY low entry! Yoga by the Dozen - Ends Mar 4th, US only Shabbat Shaboom CD - Ends Mar 4th, US and Canada . . . Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:08:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979116031 April H. 2011-03-04T12:08:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979096048 It's been a while, but I got another House Party!  This one is for Philly Cooking Creme.  The party packs shipped today, which makes me especially excited because we'll be able to have the party . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:02:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979096048 April H. 2011-02-24T22:02:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036423 Haven't been here much at all - my blog has been keeping me so busy! If you like contests, I have a bunch going on right now and none of them have that many entries.   I hope you can go check them . . . Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036423 April H. 2011-02-09T16:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978919024 This time of year, almost everyone is suffering from dry, irritated noses or congestion.  Ocean Care has a great line-up of products that can give you relief - and they're offering one kit to one . . . Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:56:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978919024 April H. 2011-01-13T18:56:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978901180 This time of year, it seems as though everyone is sick.  From the business and stress of the holidays to bad weather, it's hard to stay well!  In fact, this is the first year in a while that . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:06:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978901180 April H. 2011-01-10T18:06:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886481 In our house, we love books.  Reading is an important part of our day, so it’s natural that finding green reading material for Little Miss is important.  I think it’s never . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:47:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886481 April H. 2011-01-07T11:47:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886477 I've been trying to post and article and it keeps getting hung up.  Is this thing working? Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:46:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886477 April H. 2011-01-07T11:46:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978855221 I have several giveaways at my blog right now - stop by and enter! CURRENT GIVEAWAYS Sand Gone – US only, ends Oct 21st Glass Dharma $25 GC – Worldwide, ends . . . Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:46:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978855221 April H. 2010-12-30T16:46:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978795535 As the mother of a toddler, I’m always looking for music that makes both of us happy.  So one thing that I have learned to do is keep my eye out for artists I like who make a children’s . . . Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:43:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978795535 April H. 2010-12-14T18:43:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978789839 Last week when I received a seasoning mix from Lawry’s in the mail, it couldn’t have come at a better time.  It had been one of those weeks when no matter what I could not get inspired . . . Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978789839 April H. 2010-12-13T10:00:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978778606 I finally have some giveaways in the works for my blog, Frugally Green Mom .  I'm so excited!  One is a children's CD and will be up early next week, and the other is some lip balm - it won't . . . Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:33:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978778606 April H. 2010-12-10T08:33:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978768092 You’ve just earned 5 POINTS courtesy of The Search For Santa Paws and Disney’s A Christmas Carol. Want to earn more points? Want to see what’s playing? Visit abcfamily.com daily through . . . Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:38:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978768092 April H. 2010-12-07T13:38:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978767577 A cute little elf has showed up at our house!  He's a little late, since he was supposed to arrive December 1st, but he's ready to have some fun! You can read more about Everett here. . . . Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:35:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978767577 April H. 2010-12-07T10:35:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734141 My In-Laws have appetizers the evening before Thanksgiving, so when I was chosen by Gather to review the Spinach Artichoke Dip, I thought it would be a great thing to bring that Little Miss could help . . . Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:43:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734141 April H. 2010-11-27T17:43:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978721206 Thanks to Kraft and Gather, I was given the chance to try Jello Mousse Temptations.  At only 60 calories a pop, they aren't going to cut into you holiday diet too much.  I tried the Dark Chocolate Decadence, . . . Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:49:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978721206 April H. 2010-11-23T16:49:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978720913 Find out how at my blog - click here ! I'm going to use it to get some new music for Little Miss! Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:53:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978720913 April H. 2010-11-23T13:53:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978700860 Jasmere is a great site that features a different company each day.  They offer discounted certificates - the more people who buy, the lower the price!  Want to give them a try?   Get a . . . Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:24:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978700860 April H. 2010-11-16T16:24:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978697534 See how your airport stacks up! Many people will be flying this holiday season.  With flying comes many headaches - lost baggage, layovers, the list goes on.  Want to know how your airport . . . Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:59:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978697534 April H. 2010-11-16T13:59:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978697482 I'm one of the reviewers who gets a Kraft food basket!  Can't wait, I love cheesy artichoke dip - it's always good to have an excuse to make it!  I'll probably make it to take to the In-Laws . . . Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:49:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978697482 April H. 2010-11-15T15:49:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978696713 How was your weekend? I've had a bit of a cold for the last several days, plus family in town, so today I am without a voice!  Hopefully it will come back soon.  In the meantime I'm going . . . Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:18:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978696713 April H. 2010-11-15T10:18:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675289 in South Carolina.  Was hoping maybe someone here lives there and could give me some insight!  My husband may have a job opportunity in one of those areas soon, so we're trying to see if it . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:49:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675289 April H. 2010-11-08T15:49:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660431   Holidays are such a special time filled with love, joy, and long standing traditions. We want to know all about your meaningful holiday traditions that take place each year. Take the . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:06:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660431 April H. 2010-11-03T15:06:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978659680 This week brought another vegetable that, although common in the South, I’ve never been a big fan of – Mustard Greens. Like most vegetables I grew up not caring for, I figured it was probably . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:29:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978659680 April H. 2010-11-03T10:29:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656209 I'm voting because "Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." -- Pericles (430 B.C.) I hope everyone goes out and votes, regardless . . . Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:46:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656209 April H. 2010-11-02T09:46:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978624915 I have to admit, I wasn't familiar with KT's music when I signed up to review her newest CD, Tiger Suit.  I really wasn't sure to expect.  I was so happy when I received the music!  It's . . . Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:36:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978624915 April H. 2010-10-22T12:36:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978621862 Hi everyone!  I know I haven't been on much lately, that's because I've been busy getting my very on blog up and running.  It was a lot harder than I thought it would be, and I'm still ironing . . . Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978621862 April H. 2010-10-21T12:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615039 Good morning!  I'm enjoying cheese toast and roasted red pepper and tomato soup this morning.  What are you having for breakfast? Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:02:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615039 April H. 2010-10-19T09:02:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604521 We have a busy weekend planned. My husband won't be getting home until late tonight, so Little Miss and I are going to hang out with friends down the street.  They have a little boy a year younger . . . Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:27:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604521 April H. 2010-10-15T12:27:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595711 It’s that time of year again.  The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s time to order personalized holiday cards!  These days personalized cards aren’t very expensive, . . . Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:09:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595711 April H. 2010-10-12T19:09:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978592261 All you have to do is fill out a survey - it takes less than 1 minute! Jasmere seeks out lesser-known specialty retailers that deserve national attention.  They then sell vouchers at discounted . . . Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:17:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978592261 April H. 2010-10-11T18:17:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978591537 Little Miss turned 3 this weekend!  We had a great time - this year was pretty low-key, which was nice.  We went to the Grandparent's house and had cake and icecream.  This is my . . . Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:32:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978591537 April H. 2010-10-11T12:32:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978574490 For all the folks that feel our country is turning Socialist. Please sign this pledge and follow every one of these so you don't accidentally partake in Socialism. I'm sure it will help you feel so . . . Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:38:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978574490 April H. 2010-10-05T10:38:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978560866 Today, we rarely get to see a photo of the night sky in which there isn't man-made light in the picture as well.  Even when we go camping, there are lights around us, and I imagine that it's the . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:14:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978560866 April H. 2010-09-30T12:14:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555574 Malabar Spinach actually isn’t spinach at all. Although its taste is similar to spinach, it tolerates heat much more, so it’s easier to grow in the Southern states during the warm months . . . Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:20:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555574 April H. 2010-09-28T18:20:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541159 This recipe is perfect for people (like me) who don't really like the texture of okra, but still want to eat it.  Okra has some great health benefits.  It contains Vitamins A and C, and . . . Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:39:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541159 April H. 2010-09-23T15:39:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538234 In case you haven't heard, twitter became the host of a huge hacker attack yesterday.  Unwittingly, a 17 year old boy, Pearce Delphin ,  started this mess!  He posted the first "rollover . . . Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:05:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538234 April H. 2010-09-22T10:05:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978536147   Our house was built in 1902.  Actually, though, it's in really great shape and we haven't had to do too much work on it other than minor things.  We've repainted most of the . . . Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:42:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978536147 April H. 2010-09-21T15:42:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978520567 I knew it would happen eventually.  The vegetable I loath the most would show up in my CSA box - OKRA!  It has two textures I can't stand...furriness and slimy-ness.  This . . . Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:55:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978520567 April H. 2010-09-15T13:55:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978504744 Last Friday, since I knew my husband would not be getting in until late, I decided to take Little Miss to a park a couple of miles from our house.     I had s ome fries . . . Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:57:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978504744 April H. 2010-09-08T14:57:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978493301 What are your plans? We plan on working on the kitchen - we'll be redoing the countertops, putting in a new sink, and putting in a new oven if it gets here in time.  We'll definitely be busy! . . . Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978493301 April H. 2010-09-03T10:01:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978490705 One of the problems that we face with Little Miss is trying to find quiet ways to entertain her when we’re out doing things like eating dinner.  We always carry notebooks and colors, but . . . Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:36:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978490705 April H. 2010-09-02T12:36:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978487881 Now that school has started, many parents are now tasked with finding interesting things to put in their children's lunchbox.  This free E-book can help with that problem!  It includes . . . Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:43:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978487881 April H. 2010-09-01T13:43:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978487169 I like the comments that scroll on the left-hand side, but that's about it. Of course, no original articles that I noticed on the front page! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:56:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978487169 April H. 2010-09-01T07:56:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978484799 As I said in my earlier post, peas are not one of my favorite foods.  However, I joined a CSA with the intention of trying things I normally wouldn’t eat.  When I got some cream . . . Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:22:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978484799 April H. 2010-08-31T12:22:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978482377 One of the reasons I wanted to join a CSA was so that I would be forced to try new foods.  Well, in my first week I was able to do that! One of the things we received was a bag . . . Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:39:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978482377 April H. 2010-08-30T12:39:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978480544 Recently, I was chosen to have a Zhu Zhu pet party for my daughter and her friends.  I didn't know very much about Zhu Zhu pets, but I was excited for a reason to get her together with some . . . Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:28:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978480544 April H. 2010-08-29T19:28:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978473394 We all know that salt is necessary in the kitchen for cooking.  Did you know that it had a ton of other household uses as well?  This nontoxic mineral is great as a frugal, green tool around . . . Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:05:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978473394 April H. 2010-08-26T16:05:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978466983 This Ridiculously Easy Curried Chickpeas and Quinoa is a great meal for a busy weeknight!  I used cooked dried beans, because I had the time to make them.  Other than that, the . . . Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978466983 April H. 2010-08-24T14:00:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978458350 I'm probably going to join one for the Fall season. What is a CSA?  CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture.  I've wanted to be a part of one for years, because it is such a great supporter . . . Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:47:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978458350 April H. 2010-08-20T15:47:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978439552 Pasta salads are one of my favorite summer foods.  Other than cooking the pasta, most of them require little to no cooking, and they are always easy to adapt to suit your own tastes. . . . Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:59:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978439552 April H. 2010-08-12T12:59:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978437988 My husband spends a lot of time away from home due to his job.  For the first year, he was living in a rather small motorhome.  He recently signed on for two more years with the company, . . . Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:40:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978437988 April H. 2010-08-11T21:40:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978429773 My daughter is a huge fan of Ritz Crackerfuls.  She’s had them once before, and as soon as she saw the box of Classic Cheddar Crackerfuls she started asking if she could have one.  They . . . Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:57:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978429773 April H. 2010-08-08T10:57:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978423401 This quote is from my college buddy Caleb Dawson, one of the owners of Roscoe Jackson , and an amazing furniture maker!  I think you could substitute just about any office into this quote! . . . Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978423401 April H. 2010-08-05T09:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978422022 I've never owned Crocs before - I always thought they were ugly, but I have friends who are always talking about how comfortable.  So when I saw this pair , I decided to bite the bullet . . . Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:24:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978422022 April H. 2010-08-04T16:24:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419849 Over 11 million Americans fell victim to identity theft last year, which means, even if you’ve never been affected by identity theft, there’s a good chance you know someone who has. . . . Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:39:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419849 April H. 2010-08-03T19:39:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978416325 One great way to both save money and the environment is to buy as many things used as possible.  It's amazing the number of things you can find used that still have some life left in them! . . . Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:38:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978416325 April H. 2010-08-02T12:38:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978388802 Some people are coming to look at my car today, I hope they buy it! I haven't tried too hard at trying to sell it yet, just posted it on Craigslist.  We'll see what happens.  It will be nice . . . Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:53:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978388802 April H. 2010-07-23T09:53:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978384286 The other day when Little Miss and I were at the grocery store, she asked for some bananas.  "Are you going to eat them?"  "Yes!" she replied.  Although I had a feeling she wouldn't, . . . Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:15:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978384286 April H. 2010-07-21T13:15:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978379511 As we all know, BP FINALLY capped the well that has been spewing oil into the gulf for three months.  However, the pressure has not been building like it should have (it is currently around6775 . . . Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:22:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978379511 April H. 2010-07-19T10:22:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978374971 Needless to say, potty training with Little Miss has not been going very well.  Does anyone have any tips?  Tonight we have actually gotten her to sit on the potty without crying which is actually . . . Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:45:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978374971 April H. 2010-07-16T19:45:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978372533 Let's just hope it's permanently and BP doesn't run into any more problems.  I am so relieved right now, those of us on the Gulf Coast really needed to hear this!  What a great way to start . . . Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978372533 April H. 2010-07-15T17:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978364679 An easy way to give your budget a break and help the environment is by eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat. A simple way to start doing this is by incorporating "Meatless Mondays" . . . Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:22:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978364679 April H. 2010-07-12T12:22:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978362830 Recently, I was among some lucky people to be able to try out Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Daily Sunblock. As a person with Irish heritage living in Florida, I was very excited about this campaign! . . . Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:40:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978362830 April H. 2010-07-11T16:40:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978339401 Want to get a new wardrobe, get rid of some of your old clothes, and boost your self esteem all at the same time?  Have a clothing swap!   As an added bonus you won't spend . . . Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:04:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978339401 April H. 2010-07-02T13:04:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978340382 Want to help raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research and get a chance to win great prizes as well? Kelly Ripa and Electrolux are joining forces once again to celebrate the launch of Electrolux . . . Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:32:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978340382 April H. 2010-06-30T20:32:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978337420 I didn't discover roasted green beans until about a year ago, but I've been a huge fan ever since! My go-to recipe for them is just a simple olive oil rub with some salt and pepper.  However, . . . Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:04:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978337420 April H. 2010-06-29T16:04:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978327628 Here are some pictures from what used to be some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Seeing a fish like this washed up on the shore doesn't normally happen.     . . . Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978327628 April H. 2010-06-25T11:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978325122 Go here to sign up for your free sample of Nivea Happy Sensation Daily lotion! Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978325122 April H. 2010-06-24T11:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978324984 Schools out for summer, which can lead to bored children.  Here are some inexpensive ways to banish boredom! 1. Boredom Buster Jar : At the beginning of the summer, sit down with your family . . . Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:40:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978324984 April H. 2010-06-24T10:40:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978324790 Two contract workers helping with the Gulf spill clean up efforts have died.  Not much is being said about their deaths.  Is BP to blame? One was a sea captain who died . . . Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:13:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978324790 April H. 2010-06-24T09:13:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978322354 The tar balls are rolling up on our beautiful beaches.  We've seen a few small ones before this, but these are the first large ones, and I've been told that there are tons floating in the . . . Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:51:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978322354 April H. 2010-06-23T09:51:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978320076 Congratulations to Nurse Nancy S. , the winner of the Good Earth prize pack!  Nancy will be getting a a Good Earth gift pack that includes a Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken . . . Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:13:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978320076 April H. 2010-06-22T12:13:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978311375 Just follow AMZN Video On Demand on Twitter by 6/30 and you'll receive $10 off of select TV at Amazon Video . They will direct message your code to your twitter account within 48 hours of . . . Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:45:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978311375 April H. 2010-06-18T10:45:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978309690 Here in the South, summer means squash - and lots of it! Summer squash comes in many different forms - zucchini (my favorite), yellow squash, and cute little patty pan squash.  There are . . . Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:49:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978309690 April H. 2010-06-17T18:49:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978306654 I love to make most of my meals from scratch, but some days (especially during the summer), it's just too hot or I'm too busy or I just don't feel like it!  That's why I was thrilled to be . . . Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978306654 April H. 2010-06-16T16:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978282362 I recently received from BzzAgent the new make-up line from Cover Girl. They sent me a cream eyeshadow and a lip gloss. The lip gloss is a glittery hot pink color in the tube, but when you put . . . Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:32:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978282362 April H. 2010-06-06T16:32:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978275968 A few nights ago I made Eggplant Cacciatore Sandwiches . They turned out so good! Definitely a good summer meal. In true Rachael Ray fashion, the dish comes together quite quickly.   I . . . Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:48:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978275968 April H. 2010-06-04T07:48:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978271878 It’s a fact – even the youngest children can suffer from allergies.  Here in the South allergy season starts pretty early, so I was thrilled when I got the opportunity from BzzAgent . . . Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:59:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978271878 April H. 2010-06-01T14:59:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978269656 A while back, I was invited by Psst to throw a Pillbury Crescent Party. Although the website was hard to use and their communication left a little to be desired, their party pack was great and . . . Mon, 31 May 2010 16:25:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978269656 April H. 2010-05-31T16:25:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978267910 This recipe was inspired by one of my friends from college, who was talking about a burrito she had a Juan's Flying Burrito in NOLA.   All measures are approximate, it was one of those . . . Sun, 30 May 2010 17:22:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978267910 April H. 2010-05-30T17:22:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978244557     Do slipping straps, riding up backs, or not enough support have you ready to write a Dear John letter to your old bras? Apply for a Bra Makeover from Playtex! Seven out . . . Tue, 18 May 2010 17:06:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978244557 April H. 2010-05-18T17:06:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978200859 Hope everyone is doing well, I've been super busy lately! Earlier in the year, my hours got cut at my part-time job.  In order to try to make up some of the difference, I decided to take the test . . . Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:35:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978200859 April H. 2010-04-27T13:35:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978153238 I know this is a little late, I've been very busy lately, and haven't been online much!  We had a wonderful Easter weekend!  My husband didn't have to work on Friday, so it was great spending . . . Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:26:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978153238 April H. 2010-04-13T16:26:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978142964 A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to be able to host a House Party featuring DiGiorno’s new Pizza and Breadsticks combo boxes.  It took a little searching, but we finally found a . . . Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:07:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978142964 April H. 2010-04-01T09:07:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978139601 There is a great deal on it right now at Target, so I'm thinking of getting it.  I'[m assuming it's on the Blu-Ray version since it's a 2 disc set. Anyone see it?  Did you like it? . . . Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:37:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978139601 April H. 2010-03-30T09:37:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978137789 Ponijao lives in Namibia with her family, including her parents and eight older brothers and sisters. Ponijao’s family is part of the Himba tribe, and lives in a small village with other . . . Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:32:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978137789 April H. 2010-03-29T15:32:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978128591 Easter is just around the corner, so I thought people might enjoy these FREE crafting E-books! Easter Craft and Recipes eBook - Hop into spring with this 95-page eBook full of Easter crats . . . Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:00:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978128591 April H. 2010-03-25T08:00:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978121809 Most likely, a health care will soon be passed here in the United States.  Although many portions will take a while to go into effect, there will be some immediate changes due to health . . . Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:27:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978121809 April H. 2010-03-22T12:27:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978115394 What are your weekend plans? Tonight we're heading downtown for Gallery Night.  All of the galleries stay open a little later, there is music, and drinks, and food - a fun evening! . . . Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:04:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978115394 April H. 2010-03-19T10:04:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978096837 St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner.  We'll be celebrating this weekend at McGuire's 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Prediction Run with Irish fare, Irish Wakes, Irish Coffee, and beer. . . . Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:38:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978096837 April H. 2010-03-11T13:38:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978090606 Who better to have fun with and make you smile than your family? We want to know who and what makes your family fun and special. Take the “Get to Know My Family Survey” below: How do . . . Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978090606 April H. 2010-03-10T14:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978079333 I'm so excited!  I got chosen to host another House Party.  This one will feature DiGiorno pizza.  I think it will be very fun! What will be in my party Package? Each party package . . . Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:47:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978079333 April H. 2010-03-09T13:47:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978090267 See the best and worst moments of the Oscar's here!   Did you miss the show last night?  You can catch the most entertaining Oscar award moments here.  From classy Sandra . . . Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:30:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978090267 April H. 2010-03-08T10:30:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978088690 If she wins the Oscar for her performance in "The Blind Side", she'll be the first person to win an Oscar and a Razzie in the same year! She won a Razzie for her role in "All About Steve", a movie she . . . Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:42:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978088690 April H. 2010-03-07T16:42:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978081101 My passion has always been gardening.  I believe that one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to make plants  out of seeds just by nurturing his planet.  To . . . Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:13:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978081101 April H. 2010-03-03T14:13:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978078789 My daughter has never been a huge fan of bath time.  From an early age, it always involved screaming and tears - hers, not mine!  Although I wanted to cry sometimes it was so bad.  From . . . Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:43:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978078789 April H. 2010-03-02T16:43:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978067852 This is a quick, frugal, and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy!  You can always add some ground beef if you have to have meat in your food! Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped . . . Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:28:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978067852 April H. 2010-02-25T12:28:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978065811 This morning it was cold and rainy, but I was delighted to see a small little daffodil blooming!  The bloom was close to the ground, as though it was afraid of coming out all of the way, but at least . . . Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:03:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978065811 April H. 2010-02-24T13:03:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978052255 I love straws in my drinks.  For me, nothing beats drinking an icy-cold beverage with a straw.  However, I always feel a little guilty about it.  I mean, it's so wasteful!  You're . . . Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978052255 April H. 2010-02-17T14:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978050455 These days, it seems as though I have plenty to be thankful for.  But even when times are tough, I try to keep my heart filled with gratitude.  It seems to me that when you concentrate on . . . Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:27:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978050455 April H. 2010-02-16T11:27:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978045754 Yesterday, when snow finally fell in the northern Panhandle of Florida, history was made. There was snow in all 50 states at one time!  Experts have determined that the only other time this may have . . . Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:40:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978045754 April H. 2010-02-13T08:40:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978040610 This site requires your e-mail, but that's all.  Looks like some great E-books!  I downloaded them without any problems.   Sweets for Your Sweet: 22 Cute Dessert Recipes for Valentine's . . . Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978040610 April H. 2010-02-10T11:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978037155 I admit it.  I'm actually one of the few people who watched the actual football game more than the ads last night.  I was so excited to see the Saints in the Super Bowl, and even more excited . . . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:09:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978037155 April H. 2010-02-08T12:09:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035538 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge . 1.  How much time did you spend in sunlight today?   . . . Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:12:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035538 April H. 2010-02-07T13:12:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035532 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge .  Monday was a pretty lazy day for me! 1.  How much time . . . Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:09:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035532 April H. 2010-02-07T13:09:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033970 The one item of clothing that has made me feel the most like a princess I only wore once, but I will always remember that day!  When I got engaged, I had something very specific in my mind for . . . Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:50:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978033970 April H. 2010-02-06T09:50:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978031464 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge . 1.  How much time did you spend in sunlight today?   . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:25:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978031464 April H. 2010-02-04T23:25:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978030557 A Honda Fit!  We've been looking for one for a while, and I finally found one for the right price.  My current car is just too small for toting around Little Miss and all of the "stuff" . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:12:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978030557 April H. 2010-02-04T14:12:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978030785 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge . 1.  How much time did you spend in sunlight today?   . . . Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:30:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978030785 April H. 2010-02-04T13:30:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029103 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge .  I'm a little behind on posting, but hopefully I'll catch up over the next few days! . . . Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978029103 April H. 2010-02-03T13:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978021133 I was recently chosen to participate in the Del Monte test kitchen program on Gather.  They sent me a coupon for a free can of Del Monte product and a recipe book to choose something . . . Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:06:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978021133 April H. 2010-02-03T13:06:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978021459 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge . 1.  How much time did you spend in sunlight today?   150 . . . Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:58:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978021459 April H. 2010-01-29T14:58:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978020218 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge .  I took a couple of walks today, and ran after Little Miss while she ran . . . Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:56:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978020218 April H. 2010-01-28T20:56:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978019850 Go here to print out your mail in rebate!  They will reimburse you for up to two lotions! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:06:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978019850 April H. 2010-01-28T15:06:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978017480 We've been casually looking for a new (used) car for me these past few months.  Mine is getting up there in miles, is over 10 years old, and is rear wheel drive which will be an issue when we move . . . Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:52:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978017480 April H. 2010-01-27T07:52:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978016664 I’m taking part in the ImmuniTeam Challenge, the second half of the  Healthy Living Challenge .  I got a lot of exercise today by walking up and down stairs - we're house . . . Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:41:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978016664 April H. 2010-01-26T23:41:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978015357 I love Spring.  To me, it's the season that holds the most promise.  Life springing out from the darkness, longer days, and a general feeling of hope.  It's no surprise to . . . Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:06:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978015357 April H. 2010-01-26T13:06:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978013933 As I'm sure you know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Skip it, and you're likely to remain hungry all day long.  Eat too heavy of one, and you're ready to sleep all day long! . . . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:07:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978013933 April H. 2010-01-25T15:07:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978008560 This past week, I posted a review of Jello Mousse Temptations and a contest so one person could try them out for themselves.  This person will get a coupon for a free package of Mousse Temptations, . . . Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978008560 April H. 2010-01-22T11:00:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978006402 Yesterday I made an AMAZING chili inspired by a recipe in Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker .  This book is now on my wishlist at Amazon - if all of the recipes are this good I could use . . . Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:17:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978006402 April H. 2010-01-21T14:17:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978003170 Recently, I was chosen by HouseParty to have a house party featuring Your Shape , a fitness game developed by Jenny McCarthy.  Since I didn't have a lot of people show up to my party and I got . . . Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:51:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978003170 April H. 2010-01-19T14:51:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977996026 He's receiving an undisclosed payment from NBC, and they will allow him to start working at another network well before his contract expires.  Earlier NBC had vowed to not allow him to work elsewhere. . . . Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977996026 April H. 2010-01-15T09:57:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977994622 Want a chance to try Jello Mousse Temptations for free?? Last weekend I got to do a House Party for YourShape and Jello Mousse Temptations . Honestly, I wasn’t very excited about the Mousse . . . Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:15:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977994622 April H. 2010-01-14T14:15:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977992821 I was recently chosen by Gather to review Del Monte canned vegetables. I used the coupon they sent to buy canned tomatoes when they were buy one get one free at Publix. Canned tomatoes are a staple . . . Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:40:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977992821 April H. 2010-01-13T14:40:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977982092 Do you love documentaries?  I found this great site that lets you download many documentaries for FREE!  And it's totally legal.   Freedocumentaries.org is dedicated to making information . . . Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:21:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977982092 April H. 2010-01-11T14:21:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977981865 I'm so excited about the National Championship Game played in the Rose Bowl tonight!  I grew up near and went to school at the University of Alabama, so I'm really hoping that they win the . . . Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:59:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977981865 April H. 2010-01-07T11:59:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980137   With the weather being so cold, I woke up yesterday morning knowing that I wanted to have soup for dinner. I also knew that I had a lot of potatoes I needed to use up, so I instantly knew . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:11:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980137 April H. 2010-01-06T14:11:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975981 I hope everyone had a great holiday.  I actually got sick right before Christmas, and am just now getting back to normal.  Just your basic cough/sore throat, but I think it stuck with me for . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:10:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975981 April H. 2010-01-04T13:10:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950293   I love using a slow cooker, so I can't wait to try out some of the recipes from  Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining .  It's a Kindle download, but . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:35:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950293 April H. 2009-12-16T14:35:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946714 Recently, I was fortunate enough to receive some Sensodyne Iso Active to try from She Speaks .  I had seen it in the stores, and thought that it looked interesting, so I was very excited to . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:12:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946714 April H. 2009-12-14T13:12:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937432 The Happiness Project is a blog you can find on Slate about one woman's quest to be happier.  Since I believe that happiness and an optimistic outlook directly effects one's health and well-being, . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:29:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937432 April H. 2009-12-08T14:29:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937057 A middle-aged blonde woman (speculated to be Elin's mother), was taken to the hospital early this morning.  Video link here .  She was in the U.S. to support her daughter during this trying . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:38:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937057 April H. 2009-12-08T10:38:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935505 In today’s tough economy, we’re all looking for ways to cut back. Thanks to Houseparty , I not only had a chance to host a money-saving party, but I also got an amazing iron/steamer! . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:28:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935505 April H. 2009-12-07T16:28:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935590 Taking care of Little Miss’ skin is something I take seriously. I had very sensitive skin growing up, and so I keep in mind that there is a good chance that she may have the same problems as well. . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:46:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935590 April H. 2009-12-07T14:46:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929303 This is about the tree that grew alongside my parent's house while I was growing up.  When we went back the weekend before Thanksgiving, I took some time to reconnect with her.  Even . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929303 April H. 2009-12-03T13:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925583 Heidi Swanson writes a delightful recipe blog that I follow.  Her recipes are consistently healthy, yummy, and vegetarian!  She concentrates on using whole foods, which are . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:15:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925583 April H. 2009-12-01T12:15:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921688 As you all know by now, Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident early Friday morning.  However, what no one seems to know is what actually happened.  Was it simply an accident? Here are . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:11:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921688 April H. 2009-11-28T16:11:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915989 We are having a rather untraditional thanksgiving meal.  Veggie lasagna for me, and swedish meatballs for my husband!  We'll also be having our meal Wednesday evening rather than Thursday.  I . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915989 April H. 2009-11-24T13:36:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915891 that my husband has found a job that he really enjoys, and that it has a lot of opportunity for him to move up.  Although we hate being apart, this job has been great for him.  He got laid off . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:55:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915891 April H. 2009-11-24T12:55:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914194 that I got to spend an enjoyable weekend with my parents.  I also got to see one of my high school teachers and my Aunt.  She hadn't seen Little Miss in a year, so it was a good visit for them. . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914194 April H. 2009-11-23T13:33:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908814 that I have the means to travel to see my family.  I know that a lot of people during these hard times can't even afford the gas to go see their family, so as I prepare to visit my family this weekend . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908814 April H. 2009-11-19T13:02:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906943 for fresh vegetables to cook with! Last night I was trying to come up with a way to use up the vegetables I had in my fridge, and I realized that there were a lot of people in this world who don't have . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906943 April H. 2009-11-18T14:40:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905798 for my beautiful daughter, Little Miss.  I found out my husband has to work through the weekend, and was thinking about it this morning.  Little Miss padded into my room, curled up with me, . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:51:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905798 April H. 2009-11-17T21:51:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904117 to be back in my own house!  I was house sitting last week for Jericho , who has 4 dogs.  They are great dogs, but between them and Little Miss I didn't get much sleep! What are you . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:32:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904117 April H. 2009-11-16T22:32:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903308 Sign up with Mueller's Pasta to get a free meal planner full of recipes and money saving coupons! I had to finagle with the birthday field a little to get it to go through, but that was the only problem . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:58:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903308 April H. 2009-11-16T12:58:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903257 If you happen to be awake between 1 AM and dawn Tuesday morning, head outside and experience the Leonid Meteor shower!  Asia will get the best showing, with 200-300 meteors per hour, while those . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903257 April H. 2009-11-16T12:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901766 for my wonderful husband!  He'll be hitting the road today to go back to work, and we'll miss him greatly this week. What are you thankful for today? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:52:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901766 April H. 2009-11-15T11:52:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900769 to be able to spend a beautiful day out on the beach with my family! What are you thankful for today? In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am going to try to post something I am thankful for each day, . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900769 April H. 2009-11-14T10:01:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892562 It appears as though Ida will be a non-event.  It has already been downgraded to a tropical storm.  Just some rain, hopefully no flooding!  I'm amazed by all of the reaction here.  Normally . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:19:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892562 April H. 2009-11-09T12:19:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886971 Every year, you see houses decorated with lights for Christmas.  With that comes larger electric bills.  Home Depot is helping us put a little dent in that cost by giving us a great deal on . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:28:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886971 April H. 2009-11-05T14:28:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886614 This story really touched my heart, and it's an easy way to touch a little boy's life! Christmas Cards Requested Posted on November 04, 2009 Christmas will come early for a five year old . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886614 April H. 2009-11-05T10:11:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885032 There’s a reason I’ve been putting this one off. Talking about my best qualities is something that I am definitely not good at! It’s not that I don’t think I have good qualities, . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:46:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885032 April H. 2009-11-04T12:46:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883254 This year we decided to take Little Miss to a few houses for Trick or Treating.  We only went around the block of her grandparent's neighborhood, but it was quite the adventure for her! . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:38:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883254 April H. 2009-11-03T13:38:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877994 I have some cheap ones, and they are in pretty bad shape, so I'm hoping to replace them soon.  Anyone have any they just love?  I'd like to find some with long handles but a spoon that isn't . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:17:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877994 April H. 2009-10-30T13:17:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876272 Go here to see clips of movies from Martin Scorsese's list.  He really picked some good ones!  A lot of them I have never seen, since I'm not a fan of horror movies.  I'll list a few . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:14:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876272 April H. 2009-10-29T14:14:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875891 In John Ondrasik's fifth studio album Slice , you can definitely tell that he has a story or two to tell.  John uses this album to share stories about his life and honor servicemen. To me . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875891 April H. 2009-10-29T11:08:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977872688 In this show, Mickey Mouse and his friends solve puzzles to build a train and help Ludwig von Drake transport his non-melting snow to the Clubhouse. After the snow is brought to the clubhouse, they . . . Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:47:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977872688 April H. 2009-10-27T14:47:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867192 I had totally forgotten that I won this when it came in the mail yesterday! On first glance it looks great - lots of wonderful pictures, and I like how the book is arranged.  I hope . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867192 April H. 2009-10-23T15:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865315 There is so much hype about the flu these days. Should we vaccine or not? How dangerous is it? One thing we can do is eat these foods to help boost our natural defense to the flu – our immune system. . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:49:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865315 April H. 2009-10-22T13:49:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863225 Last year, an acquaintance gave me some bulbs from where they were thinning out their flower bed.  I have an area that used to have two large bushes that I was trying to find plants for, so . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:34:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863225 April H. 2009-10-21T09:34:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860249 This yummy ragu can be served on pasta, polenta, or anything else!  This is the way I made it, but feel free to add your own variations.  This is a great way to get a lot of good veggies . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:03:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860249 April H. 2009-10-19T14:03:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859303 I thought this was a wonderful reminder to always appreciate our children! Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them make lots of noise. If they’re crabby, put them in . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:53:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859303 April H. 2009-10-18T21:53:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854935 Last Friday was Little Miss' second birthday, so this is a little late, but I still wanted to share. We made her a bus cake since she's really into buses . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:29:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854935 April H. 2009-10-15T12:29:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853269 In honor of Vegan MoFo III , a month of celebrating all things vegan, I thought I’d talk about my favorite Vegan cookbook – Veganomicon . Vegan veterans Moskowitz and Romero really . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:10:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853269 April H. 2009-10-14T13:10:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851603 Many months ago, we bought Little Miss a bed so she could move out of her crib. It was a cute little cottage bed, and I got a great deal on it on Craigslist ( Reuse! ). We set it up next to . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:31:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851603 April H. 2009-10-13T13:31:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850007 Hot, humid, and heavy is how I describe my summer. Patiently (still) waiting for the crisp voice of Autumn air to come whispering at my window.  She’s made a couple of brief appearances, . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:33:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850007 April H. 2009-10-12T14:33:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848649 Every year the Belmont Arts Center has a glass pumpkin patch. The Belmont Arts and Cultural Center are pleased to present the 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. This one day exhibit is going . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848649 April H. 2009-10-11T15:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842817 When I got the e-mail from One2One asking for people to review Brandi Carlile’s new album “Give Up the Ghost”, I had to go to her website to find out more about who she was.  I . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:26:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842817 April H. 2009-10-07T13:26:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841263 We are fortunate enough to live just a few miles from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  If you haven’t made it to Pensacola Beach before, I suggest you do!  The sand . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:15:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841263 April H. 2009-10-06T14:15:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839609 We were expecting to have a house full of people on Sunday afternoon.  However, due to bad weather and a lot of last-minute changes in plans, it ended up being just Little Miss and me.  We’d . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839609 April H. 2009-10-05T14:20:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834732 E-mail I got today - go try it out! We’re sure all of you have heard of Burt’s Bees ® before, but do you know about new Burt’s Bees ® Natural Acne Solutions™? It’s . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:03:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834732 April H. 2009-10-01T20:03:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812663 Halloween will be here before we know it.  From all of the store displays it seems as though it's already here!  Are you looking for a costume for either you or your children? Before spending . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:01:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812663 April H. 2009-10-01T12:01:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830794 Since my husband works just outside of New Orleans now, we sometimes go and visit him on the weekend so he doesn’t have to drive down here.  Now that the weather is finally cooling off, I’m . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:14:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830794 April H. 2009-09-29T14:14:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830523 I woke up this morning and it was actually cool out!  How refreshing!.  Currently the temperature is 72.  I'm so ready for some nice Fall weather like this! How is your weather this . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:27:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830523 April H. 2009-09-29T09:27:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826296 When I think of Harry Connick Jr., I think of New Orleans.  I’m expecting something upbeat, with a little bit of Dixieland Jazz thrown in here and there.  Your Songs is not that.  . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:31:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826296 April H. 2009-09-25T12:31:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824084 I got a great e-mail talking about the migration of monarchs, and I thought I'd share it.  Little Miss and I have really enjoyed watching them pass through, although there haven't been nearly as . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:19:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824084 April H. 2009-09-24T11:19:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816523 Little Miss got some great stuff in the mail last Friday! She got a book and two DVD's.  She gets a book each month from the Dolly Parton library.  The DVD's we got from a contest . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:50:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816523 April H. 2009-09-22T12:50:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813293 We rarely buy new clothes for Little Miss.  Since she grows so fast and clothes tend to get stains quickly at this age, we just get most of her clothes from the thrift store.  Yesterday, . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:42:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813293 April H. 2009-09-15T12:42:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808790 Although my face usually stays clear, I occasionally get a pimple, so when I had a chance to use a golden key to join the Burt's Bees Acne Solutions campaign I did.  I'm a huge fan of Burt's . . . Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808790 April H. 2009-09-14T11:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807229 I just read that Ellen DeGeneres will be replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol.  I rarely watch the show, but I think that this is a good move on their part.  Ellen is very witty, and I think . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807229 April H. 2009-09-10T11:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806071 NESTLÉ® ABUELITA Granulado Curel Itch Defense Free Wildlife Calendar Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:06:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806071 April H. 2009-09-09T16:06:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805703 Lately, inspired by Mark Bittman's Food Matters , I've been trying to eat more fruits and vegetables.  This makes an easy, decadent breakfast! Start with 1-2 cups frozen blueberries . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:45:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805703 April H. 2009-09-09T11:45:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804338 Can all of the drama end now?  The chair of the Florida GOP, who started all of this craziness to begin with, has okayed Obama's speech, which the White House decided to make public so people would . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:04:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804338 April H. 2009-09-08T12:04:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804091 Amazon currently has a lot of Kindle book downloads for free! I don't have a Kindle or an Iphone, but if you do this is a great deal! And of course getting the books electronically saves trees! . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:30:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804091 April H. 2009-09-08T08:30:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798877 Not too long ago, I won a contest sponsored by GoodNites here on Gather.  What a great prize package!  It's one of the best prizes I've gotten from Gather.  Here is the LL Bean . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:56:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798877 April H. 2009-09-03T13:56:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797337 Recently my husband applied for and was accepted as a host for the ESPN Fantasy Football HoueParty.  We have a fantasy football league every year, so this was a really easy party to . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:38:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797337 April H. 2009-09-02T14:38:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795956 President Obama recently announced plans that he would like to establish a Farmer's Market outside of the White House.  As you know, Michelle has already started an organic garden, so this would . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:03:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795956 April H. 2009-09-01T13:03:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790140 Here are some freebies for Friday! Fancy Feast Appetizers Scope Outlast Kit Old Navy - Free graphic tee with purchase of pair of jeans for $19 (Saturday only) Get $5 Amazon MP3 credits . . . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:49:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977790140 April H. 2009-08-28T09:49:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789436 Free and organic! I just visited  the eosphere , a website that's giving away free eos™ smooth sphere lip balms. Once you get yours, you can share eos smooth spheres with the people . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:28:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789436 April H. 2009-08-26T23:28:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788933 I'm a huge fan of Mexican food.  It's very flavorful, and done right it's helathy too!  This is a great example of it done right.  Susan V's Vegan taco salad . The first step is . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:50:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788933 April H. 2009-08-26T14:50:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787492 It seems as though lately I've had much to be thankful for - always a good thing! Sunny, crisp, cooler days - could Fall be coming?  Little Miss - Every day she amazes me with everything she . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:10:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787492 April H. 2009-08-25T13:10:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786266 Go here and be one of the first 250,000 people to sign up and receive a coupon for a free sandwich!  Coupons will be sent in the mail. You can also get a free sandwich by wearing a sports team . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:25:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786266 April H. 2009-08-24T17:25:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782940 Why not revamp the prison system? Currently, the US incarcerates at nearly 5 times the world average.  According to one study, 82% of those people were convicted of nonviolent crimes.  . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782940 April H. 2009-08-21T13:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782722 I just saw this trailer today and was mesmerized.  I had never even heard of this movie, and now I want to see it immediately!  The Cove is about a team of researchers, free divers, and activists . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782722 April H. 2009-08-21T11:00:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781515 Wild Rose   Waking up to fresh dew And soft kisses from the morning sun. Soft fragrant petals Rest in a sturdy body protected by thorns. No one needed to prune or tend – I . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:36:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781515 April H. 2009-08-20T13:36:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780181 I just found out that I won a GoodNites Bedtime Kit for following them on Twitter!  I'm so excited, this is a wonderful prize!  Thank you Gather!!   The  GoodNites® Bedtime . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:46:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780181 April H. 2009-08-19T15:46:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780034 Hi!  My name is April and I am starting the Shedding Light Program a little late.  I’m joining this group because I feel as though I’ve gotten into a mental rut recently, and I’m . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:57:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780034 April H. 2009-08-19T13:57:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777217 A local blogger, and head of the Independent News here in Pensacola is getting national attention !  Rick Outzen publishes the Independent News, a weekly newspaper here in Pensacola.  Although . . . Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:10:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777217 April H. 2009-08-17T14:10:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773755 Free chocolate! Free juicer Free photos at Walgreens  (New accounts only) Free granola   Enjoy and have a great weekend!   Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:36:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773755 April H. 2009-08-14T11:36:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772485 I got the recipe for this in my Gourmet newletter.  I think it looks absolutely delicious!  And best of all, it's not full of mayo like some recipes are.  I think  I may be trying . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:47:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772485 April H. 2009-08-13T13:47:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770528 As I said in an earlier post, even though I like to cook from scratch, some days I either don't have the time, energy, or gumption to do it.  This meal came together with minimal effort, using . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:33:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770528 April H. 2009-08-12T10:33:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769956 In today's fast-paced world, cooking has fallen by the wayside for a lot of people.  After a grueling day at the office, who wants to come home to a hot kitchen when you can simply whiz through a . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:21:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769956 April H. 2009-08-11T14:21:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768978 I admit it.  Even though my husband and I love each other dearly, sometimes we get into it.  Nine times out of ten, it's over something inconsequential.  Not only that, but it's usually . . . Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:03:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768978 April H. 2009-08-10T14:03:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768062 Today we're going to Madison's (a local restaraunt) for Sunday champagne brunch.  Around here, several places offer "bottomless champagne" during Sunday brunch.  It's a fun thing to do if you . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768062 April H. 2009-08-09T10:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765826 I don't shop at Wal-Mart, but I do request their free samples! Scope Outlast These samples aren't from Wal-Mart... Honey Nut Cheerios Sample For the lego fans Lego Magazine   . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:15:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765826 April H. 2009-08-07T07:15:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764749 Little Miss gives a demo on how to eat a Ritz Crackerful.  She likes to have a snack when she gets home from daycare, so this is what we had one afternoon!  First, you have to take it . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:48:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764749 April H. 2009-08-06T13:48:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765113 Bill Clinton travelled to North Korea to secure the release of two journalists who were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor after being seized near the Chinese border in March. He used no government . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:37:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765113 April H. 2009-08-06T12:37:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759144 From an early age, I've tried to keep Little Miss on a routine bedtime schedule.  I think this is why she sleeps so much better than many of my friend's children!  Yes, it isn't always . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:14:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759144 April H. 2009-08-02T21:14:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758090 I'm one of those people who often like the trailer more than the movie.  That's why I love this list, put together by IFC.  They compiled what they believe are the 50 greatest movie trailers . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:51:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758090 April H. 2009-07-31T13:51:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756275 My brother has been going through a really hard time with the mother of his child, so lately I've realized how fortunate I am to have my little family!   A husband and a daughter who love me . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:56:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756275 April H. 2009-07-30T07:56:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754943 Millet is a great grain.  Although most people associate it with bird food, it is a highly nutritious grain that few people are allergic to.  This is a light and flavorful salad - perfect . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:46:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754943 April H. 2009-07-29T12:46:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752273 My daughter LOVES water.  I think it's because other than milk, it's the only thing we offer her to drink.  These days she just has to have ice cubes in her drink.  It makes sense - we . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:33:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977752273 April H. 2009-07-27T12:33:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749307 Shirley Phelps-Roper brought her two daughters, ages 16 and 23, to New York City to protest Waler Cronkite's funeral.  Dubbed "The Most Trusted Man in Amereica" by many, they held up signs proclaiming . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:57:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749307 April H. 2009-07-24T12:57:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748459 I use a mixture of cloth and disposable diapers on Little Miss.  I have to say, I'm so glad that we chose to use cloth!  We have to use disposables at daycare, and we sometimes use them when . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748459 April H. 2009-07-23T20:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747962 A new Chick-fil-A is opening in my hometown.  Apparently, whenever a Chick-fil-A opens, they give out coupons for 52 value meals to the first 100 customers.  This has started fil-A followers, . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:16:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747962 April H. 2009-07-23T14:16:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745220 Can you tell I love salads in the summer?  This salad was inspired when I had a few shrimp and corn left over from a shrimp boil.  The spiciness of the shrimp and corn really added some . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745220 April H. 2009-07-22T15:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744178 Last night I had the pleasure of trying Monterey Pasta Company Lobster Ravioli.  It was an advantage buy at Publix for $3.60 for a half-pound, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.  I have to . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:21:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744178 April H. 2009-07-21T13:21:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740471 Today is Friday, and it couldn't have gotten here soon enough for me this week!  My husband is gone during the week, and this week has been pretty rough with both Little Miss and I feeling a little . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:19:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740471 April H. 2009-07-17T11:19:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737975 I just got an e-mail today that I won a book for participating in the Bedtime chat last night.  Journey of a Humpback Whale tells the story of three humpback whales and includes great photos and . . . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:31:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737975 April H. 2009-07-15T15:31:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737758 I love salads in the summer!  This salad is easy and refreshing on a hot summer day.  This is posted as part of What's Cooking Wednesday .  I'm going to try to start posting every . . . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737758 April H. 2009-07-15T12:40:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737059 Try Sonic's new Sonic Chillers for just 99 cents!  I've heard that these are really good....the coupon expires ten days from print date. Sonic coupon I know that our family really enjoys . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:27:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737059 April H. 2009-07-14T12:27:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736294 I jumped on the Redgage bandwagon. CC, I think I signed up under you, I at least tried to! So now I need some friends.  Feel free to link with me!  My username is aehbamafan. Redgage . . . Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:25:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736294 April H. 2009-07-13T16:25:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734135 Today I got off from work early, so I stopped by the thrift store on the way home. I was happy with what I got for $3: This cute skirt, which actually has shorts underneath - this is important . . . Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:31:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734135 April H. 2009-07-10T15:31:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732330 This year we went up to visit my parents for the fourth since Brian had a four day weekend.  Since they live in a college town, almost everything was closed while we were there, but we still had . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:28:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732330 April H. 2009-07-09T12:28:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727430 Curious to see what is going on at the White House?  The official White House Photostream will let you see!  There are tons of pictures of official business, but also photos that let you glimpse . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:03:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727430 April H. 2009-07-02T13:03:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727263 Today I'll be busy getting things ready to head to my parents house for the weekend.  Little Miss is spending the day with her other grandparents, so it should be pretty easy.  I'm looking forward . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:32:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727263 April H. 2009-07-02T09:32:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724640 Today Madoff was sentenced to 150 years for his ponzi scheme that stole billions away from thousands of people.  Countless fortunes were lost, and lives were destroyed. I agree with the judge giving . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:26:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724640 April H. 2009-06-29T15:26:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724562 At the Standard Hotel in New York, guests will get more than an elevator ride when they go to their rooms.  Marco Brambilla was hired to create an art installation to be viewed while on the elevator.  . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:42:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724562 April H. 2009-06-29T13:42:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720526 Rain pounds on the ground Mother Earth breathes with relief Life –blood soaks dry veins     Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:29:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720526 April H. 2009-06-24T16:29:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718459 These muffins are great for the summer b/c you can cook a batch and then keep them in your freezer to heat up in the mornings.  Feel free to experiment and change the ingredients to suit your . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718459 April H. 2009-06-22T14:20:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714830 In an effort to get people to eat more healthily, NYC decided to subsidize the overhead of fruit and vegetable vendors willing to set up shop in poorer areas where chips and sodas are more widely available . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:28:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714830 April H. 2009-06-18T14:28:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713023 Recently I've been trying to go through my pantry/freezer and either use or throw away some food.  I used to have a horrible habit of buying stuff I didn't necessarily need, just because it was on . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:11:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713023 April H. 2009-06-17T14:11:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712671 In my life I constantly try to live by the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra.  It's better for the environment, my wallet, and my sanity! This year I've been focusing on the reduce part - do I really . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:46:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712671 April H. 2009-06-16T11:46:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707483 You'll have to put up with a horrible website (Paris Hilton, moving guitars, hot pink background), but the music is good!  Well, most of it's good - some of it I don't care for!  Definitely . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:17:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707483 April H. 2009-06-10T17:17:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706388 This recipe from Recipezaar is a real winner!   Potato Salad With Chipotle Peppers Recipe #60560 | 30 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 8 -10 Ingredients 1/2  . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:35:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706388 April H. 2009-06-09T17:35:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706170 We finally got our coupons to try the new deli creations.  My husband was so excited!  He decided to try the Steakhouse Cheddar version.  This is a great meal for him because since he got . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706170 April H. 2009-06-09T13:45:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705233 Thanks to One2One network, I was able to listen to this great CD from someone who is bound to become a hit.   Will Hermes sums up Diane Birch's premier CD Bible Belt very well on Rolling Stone.com: . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:37:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705233 April H. 2009-06-08T16:37:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704948 Lately, Little Miss has been terrified of taking bathes.  She used to enjoy them (all except the hariwashing part).  Now she doesn't want to take one at all!  I'm pretty sure it has to . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:25:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704948 April H. 2009-06-08T11:25:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702470 Now that summer has arrived for most of us, here is a salad to enjoy that is quick, easy, and healthy! Quinoa Chopped Salad by Chef George Kyrtatas INGREDIENTS: 1 cup . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:33:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702470 April H. 2009-06-05T12:33:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699078 I know that tax season is over, but I'm still riled up.  Every time I get to that section of my taxes where they ask you to report your child care expenses to a maximum (maximum!) of $3,000 . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:43:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699078 April H. 2009-06-02T10:43:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686752 One of my favorite things about my job is the great backyard.  It has fruit trees, muscadine vines, and tons of Jasmine.  It's a great place to sit and relax and enjoy the day .  My office . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 21:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686752 April H. 2009-05-20T21:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687396 From Mother Nature Network... Even President Obama acknowledges that, "in the past, an agreement such as this would have been considered impossible" but the White House has just issued . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 11:08:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687396 April H. 2009-05-20T11:08:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977685753 A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting a Domino's House Party.   I have really enjoyed all of the parties we have been chosen for so far, and this one was no exception!   Domino's . . . Mon, 18 May 2009 14:24:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977685753 April H. 2009-05-18T14:24:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684974 Hope everyone is having a great afternoon.  My life has been hectic these past few weeks, so I haven't had much time for Gathering.  I hope to post some articles this week that I've . . . Sun, 17 May 2009 15:29:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684974 April H. 2009-05-17T15:29:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672739 There are many reasons why I need an energy boost in the middle of the day.   In some days, that is when my day is just beginning!   I work until two, so noon until two is busy making sure . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 15:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672739 April H. 2009-05-03T15:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671097 From Very Short List.... Looking at the headlines, you'd think that swine flu is a sign of the coming apocalypse. But having watched this pair of PSAs - which aired during the swine-flu panic . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 11:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671097 April H. 2009-05-01T11:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977670288 Next Thursday my husband will be interviewing for a job that pays really well.  The downside?  It's three hours away in New Orleans.  If we didn't own our house here, we'd probably . . . Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:58:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977670288 April H. 2009-04-30T12:58:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668222 In a recent Bzzcampaign, I received Afrin PureSea nasal rinse.  At first I was leery, since I've never done nasal rinsing before, but it is very easy to use and really helps a lot!  Here . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:18:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668222 April H. 2009-04-28T11:18:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665027 With everyone trying to save money these days, I thought I'd share a couple of the sites I use to save money.  They post links to online coupons, and put together great shopping scenarios! http://www.dealseekingmom.com/ . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:17:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665027 April H. 2009-04-24T14:17:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664058 The Savory Surprises Are Here. New Domino's BreadBowl Pasta TM . They're here! The savory surprises you've been waiting for - new Domino's BreadBowl Pasta TM . It's five great . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:06:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664058 April H. 2009-04-23T13:06:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663041 In honor of Earth Day, here are 3 simple things you can do to help the planet: Eat less meat. Raising livestock is one of the most significant contributors to a long list of environmental . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663041 April H. 2009-04-22T12:00:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662512 We do almost all of our grocery shopping at Publix.  I NEVER shop at WalMart, for a variety of reasons.  It's funny, b/c we have friends who say that they only shop there because it's . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:58:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662512 April H. 2009-04-21T20:58:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657984 Stolen from a friend of mine who stole it from someone..... 1) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:53:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657984 April H. 2009-04-16T15:53:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653292 Today we took Little Miss to her first Easter egg hunt.  We decided to take our bicycle, since the weather was nice and we figured it might be crowded.  I'm so glad we did, the crowds . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:53:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653292 April H. 2009-04-11T21:53:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652962 Today Little Miss will be going to her first Easter Egg hunt.  I think she'll really enjoy it! Putting a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, about 20,000 eggs will be dropped from . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:50:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652962 April H. 2009-04-11T08:50:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650977 Gretchen Lee Bourquin is sending her newest book, No Sensible People, on a Gather book tour.  This is an amazing book, and I highly recommend it!  It's a quick read at 197 pages, and seems . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:30:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650977 April H. 2009-04-09T04:30:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649195 I'm so excited!  I've been chosen to host this party - it's the first weekend in May, so the weather should be perfect! On May 2 nd , your whole gang will be among the first to savor . . . Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:34:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649195 April H. 2009-04-07T11:34:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644550 We don't have a lot planned, but I wish that it would quit raining!  Gallery night is tonight, so I'm hoping to go to it if the rain stops and then have dinner at End of the Line . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:27:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644550 April H. 2009-04-02T11:27:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642706 https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/100630/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=100630&source=&source=   They make wonderful products!     Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642706 April H. 2009-03-31T14:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642028 I'm currently looking for a way to record telephone conversations from either my cell phone or my computer.  (I'm looking at doing some freelance work, and need to record interviews).  Do . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:59:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642028 April H. 2009-03-30T21:59:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638137 I was given the opportunity to review the New Ballas Hough Band's CD called BHB, which made it's debut on March 10th. Mark Ballas and Derek Hough are friends who formed the band Almost . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:25:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638137 April H. 2009-03-26T14:25:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637994 My husband got laid off in February.  He's been looking for a job, but no one is hiring.  Recently, he got in touch with a guy he knows who is working in New Orleans.  He wasn't . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:51:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637994 April H. 2009-03-26T11:51:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634538 On the weekends, I work at a church nursery.  I used to really enjoy this job, but lately it has gotten on my last nerve.  If our financial situation was better, I'd quit in a heartbeat.  . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:39:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634538 April H. 2009-03-23T12:39:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632220 Are you glad it's Friday?  I actually am working more this weekend than I did this week!  After I get off work today, I go home and change clothes and hop in the car to drive to Destin.  . . . Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632220 April H. 2009-03-20T13:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626086 I was one of the people chosen to review Naturenade's SAMe, a natural mood enhancer.  The supplement SAMe is a synthetic form of a compound formed naturally in the body from the essential . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:14:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626086 April H. 2009-03-15T21:14:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623267 Level 2:  A Little More Time, A Lot More Savings Take these actions and save up to 56 percent of your energy use!  These actions require a little bit more time, money, and/or effort, but . . . Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623267 April H. 2009-03-13T12:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619583 This was posted on Rachel Ray's website: http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/mixed-drink-recipes/guinness-float/article.html?trkid=weeklybites031009 I thought it sounded really odd at first, . . . Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:41:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619583 April H. 2009-03-10T13:41:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615315 Simple Things You Can Do Today With rising energy costs, we could all use some tips on how to cut back! Take these actions and save up to 33 percent of your energy use!   Turn Off . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:08:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615315 April H. 2009-03-05T17:08:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612587 I've done some editing work for my boss, so he recommended me to a friend who wants to get a book published.  The guy is coming over this week sometime to see if we can work something out.  . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:21:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612587 April H. 2009-03-02T21:21:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612396 A friend sent this to me and I thought i would share.  Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful week! - Namaste! What do you do to lessen stress? 1....Pray... 2....Go to bed on time.... 3....Get . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:33:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612396 April H. 2009-03-02T17:33:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611414 I received this in my e-mail and thought it was worth reposting. The plan: Makes a $634 billion down payment on fixing health care that will go a long way toward paying for a more efficient, . . . Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:07:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611414 April H. 2009-03-01T21:07:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609166 For a long time I've been wanting to try to dabble in the world of vital wheat gluten.  However, I've been a little nervous as well.  The original recipes I saw involved lots of steps and . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:36:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609166 April H. 2009-02-28T21:36:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607628 Life is good and love is all around! "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:05:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607628 April H. 2009-02-26T11:05:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605525 When it comes to romance, who better to sing about it than Yanni? Yanni Voices is a soon-to-be released CD of some of the best ballads ever heard.  I was fortunate enough to receive the CD . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:42:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605525 April H. 2009-02-24T14:42:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605365 I had some apples I needed to use, so I went to my friend Recipezaar to decide what to do with them.  These squares were a big hit with the entire family, and my daughter absolutely loves them! . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:22:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605365 April H. 2009-02-24T12:22:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604676 This weekend we used our Zatarain's boil in a bag to have a shrimp boil to get ready for Mari Gras weekend.  We added some of our own Zatarain's Shrimp Boil mix and a little Frank's . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604676 April H. 2009-02-23T21:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600979 Restaurant.com is currently selling their gift certificates for 80% off.  I am having a hard time getting on the site right now, so you may want to wait a little bit.  Offer ends Saturday, Feb . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:44:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600979 April H. 2009-02-20T11:44:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600934 Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has a great weekend! We have a really fun weekend planned... Tonight we're boiling shrimp with a couple of good friends. Tomorrow we're going to the . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:52:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600934 April H. 2009-02-20T10:52:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600029 About a week ago I received a huge box in the mail.  I knew exactly what it was, since it had a Soouth Beach Living sticker on the outside of the box.  It was the cookies and granola bars for . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:10:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600029 April H. 2009-02-19T21:10:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598233 Last night I got to try out two of the items from my amazing Zatarain's gift pack!  I decided to make the dirty rice.  Here is the description from their website: Dirty Rice . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:34:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598233 April H. 2009-02-18T11:34:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597052 Google "[your first name] needs" and share the first 10 results. That's it. It is that simple. But be honest! (Added rules...SKIP: repeated phrases, phrases where (your name) is possessive, . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597052 April H. 2009-02-16T21:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592506 If the movie is as good as the soundtrack, then I'm sure I'll enjoy it.   This CD has a good mix of classic tunes (REM, the Cure, Talking Heads) that I grew up with balanced with newer songs . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:56:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592506 April H. 2009-02-12T13:56:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591569   Last week I received my box of oreo cakesters to review. The entire box fit into my itty-bitty mailbox, which quickly became the theme for these delicious cookies – itty bitty.   . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:14:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591569 April H. 2009-02-11T17:14:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583911 I was lucky enough to be chosen for the Velveeta House Party and it was a blast!  We had the party on Super Bowl Sunday, and everyone had a great time.   At least twenty people showed up, . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:39:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583911 April H. 2009-02-09T14:39:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589045 I got a coupon in my e-mail for BOGO entrees at TGIFriday's for the month of February (except Valentine's Day).  It said to share with everyone, so I'm going to try to post it here.  . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:44:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589045 April H. 2009-02-09T12:44:23Z