http://rebekkaaz.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Rebekka S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:00:54 GMT 2010-01-08T18:00:54Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767101 Hi everyone,  Not sure if some of you remember me or not, but it's been a long while since I've posted anything. It's been a busy year. I hope everyone is doing well. We are now back . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:49:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767101 Rebekka S. 2009-08-08T01:49:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542646 Hi to all my gather friends :)  I haven't posted in a few days, because I haven't felt too well. I just wanted to pop in real quick and let you all know that I'm still around, just . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:52:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542646 Rebekka S. 2008-12-22T17:52:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539726 It's nearly 1 am and I need to be up in the morning, so off I go to night night land. I hope you all have a good night. My dog is snoring sooooooooo loud right now, it's cracking me up. LOL. She . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:46:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539726 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T05:46:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539710 Belle and Sebastian??? It use to be on Nickelodeon back in the 80's. My oldest son loves this show. It was about a boy named Sebastian searching for his mother with his big white dog, a Great Pyrennesse . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:13:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539710 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T05:13:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539705 Til I can cash out and get a gift card or paypal. Hopefully by tommorrow I will have those 25 points I need :) Rebekka Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:07:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539705 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T05:07:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539683 Subject: Bad Day at work If you don't laugh out loud after you read this you are in a coma! This is even funnier when you realize it's real! Next time you have a bad day at work, think of . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:30:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539683 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T04:30:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539677 California Tamale Pie 1 pound lean ground beef, browned 3/4 cup yellow corn meal 1 1/2 cups milk 1 egg, beaten 1 package chili seasoning mix 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 1 pound can tomatoes, cut . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:22:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539677 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T04:22:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539666 The Colts beat the Jaguars 31 to 24. Way to go Colts :) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:08:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539666 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T04:08:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539661 I love Judy Garland movies, let's see how many we can name :)   I'll go first with: Meet me in St. Louis (1944) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:02:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539661 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T04:02:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539654 Some of my family celebrate on Christmas Eve and some go without the traditional ham or turkey, instead they do enchiladas and other things. I was just curious to see who all celebrates on which day. . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:53:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539654 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T03:53:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539650 Did You Know?   ...that an easy way to peel peaches is by simmering them in       boiling water for 30 seconds? Once done, place the fruit       . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:50:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539650 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T03:50:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539648 I am looking for those silver ball (they look like bb's) candies that use to be put on Christmas cookies, I have fond memories of them when I was a kid and I found some a few years ago, but can't . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:48:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539648 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T03:48:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539613 No Bake Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal 2 tablespoons powdered milk Set corn flakes aside.  Mix all other ingredients well. Roll . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:52:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539613 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:52:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539607 Apricot Lip Balm 1 t Beeswax (5 ml) 1 t Apricot kernel oil (5 ml) 1 t Calendula oil (5 ml) Few drops essential oil of Lemon or orange 1. Melt the beeswax in a double boiler . Add . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539607 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539606 I am curious to see how many soft drinks we can name. :) Rebekka I'll start with Cheerwine  (it's almost like a cherry coke) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539606 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539605 Homemade Shampoo 1 oz. Olive Oil 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until well combined. Use like regular shampoo. . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:38:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539605 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:38:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539597 I am going to prepare a ham, mashed potatoes, a veggie, rolls, some sort of fresh fruit and not sure what else yet. I'm trying to finish up my menu cause I need to shop on Saturday for everything. . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:33:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539597 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:33:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539589 Mix up the dry ingredients and put in a pretty jar with a ribbon around it and attached recipe. All the recipient has to add is beer! This bread is FABULOUS warm with some butter. Beyond Easy Beer . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:28:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539589 Rebekka S. 2008-12-19T02:28:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539138 The Horticultural History of the Christmas Plant Poinsettias, with their ruby-colored, star-shaped leaves, are ubiquitous holiday decorations during the Christmas season. Sales of the plant, which . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:04:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539138 Rebekka S. 2008-12-18T18:04:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539132 Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas." ~ Peg Bracken Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:00:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539132 Rebekka S. 2008-12-18T18:00:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539130 Magic Reindeer food for Santa's reindeers Use a small ziplock bag or a baby food jar: 1/4 cup of oatmeal or oats 1/4 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of edible glitter flakes or red/green sugar crystals . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:58:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539130 Rebekka S. 2008-12-18T17:58:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539122 Black Eyed Peas for New Year's Day By Brenda Hyde Blackeyed peas have long been a tradition for the New Year's table. They supposedly bring good luck for the coming year, and eating them shows . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:47:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539122 Rebekka S. 2008-12-18T17:47:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538292 It is said that the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" was written as a secret teaching tool to instruct children in the meaning of the Christian faith. From . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:53:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538292 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:53:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538286 SILENT NIGHT: The Song Heard 'Round The World by Bill Egan, Christmas Historian 180 years ago the carol "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht" was heard for the first time in a village . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:46:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538286 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:46:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538283 PLUM PUDDING: Mix 4 cups stale bread-crumbs, 1 cup chopped suet, 1 cup molasses, 2 eggs, 2 cups raisins, 2 cups milk, 1 level teaspoon soda, 1 teaspoon powdered cloves, 2 cinnamon, half each mace, . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:42:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538283 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:42:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538278 The Christmas tree was introduced into England in the early 19th century . In 1841 the German Prince Albert , husband of Queen Victoria , decorated a large Christmas tree at Windsor Castle , reminiscent . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:37:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538278 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:37:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538277 CHRISTMAS TREE STAND PATENTS: 1876: First American patents issued to Abram C. Mott & Hermann Albrecht 1878: A patent for a spring wound mechanism and a music box for a revolving, musical . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:36:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538277 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:36:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538274 There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child." ~ Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), American author and humorist. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:28:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538274 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:28:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538255 Apple Cake 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or oleo 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 4 cups apples, cubed Cut apples in . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:10:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538255 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T20:10:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537721 Dear children, It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:52:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537721 Rebekka S. 2008-12-17T04:52:25Z