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My Summer Cold Rant – Post It Note Tuesday!

Jen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:53:10 +0000

Okay so it’s been a few weeks since I posted a PINT and so much has happened which I will share in a separate post and instead of my normal rant about people who lack common sense, or people who are just plain ignorant I’M SICK!!! YES, I’m sick in the middle of the freaking summer and I’m mad as hell! It’s not enough the heatwave is trying to melt us and we can hardly stay outdoors for long periods of time but, I get to deal with migraines, congestion, stuffy nose, sore throat and YES my attitude STINKS! Why oh why?

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Review: Elegant Twist Bamboo from ProFlowers

Jen — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:08:35 +0000

I was so happy to receive my Elegant Twist “Lucky” Bamboo Plant from ProFlowers in the mail. It was in a box covered in white Styrofoam pieces. The plant was secure and the roots had been covered carefully and wrapped in a damp cotton like material. The stones were in a separate plastic bag and the vase was secure in a small box. After carefully removing the contents of the box I laid everything out on the table and looked at the “Proper Care Guide” that was included.

There was a step by step instruction manual for the assembly of the plant and it was super easy! The only part that was a bit of a challenge for me was that it asks that you unwrap the bamboo stalks and be careful NOT to disturb the roots. Well, they packaged it so perfect and wrapped it so that it would get the proper water it needed while in transit that unwrapping the plant without disrupting the roots was a bit challenging for me. After being successful at unwrapping the plant I was able to start to assemble it.

I placed some of the decorative rock in the bottom of the glass container, I then centered the bamboo bundle in the container and then adding the remaining decorative rock evenly until the glass was full. I then filled the glass container with water AND Viola… I was finished! I love this plant because it’s low maintenance and it doesn’t need to be in direct sun light. It’s also super easy to grow and once the leaves fall off the stalk, they will gradually develop into stalks themselves.

Lucky Bamboo is a tropical plant (botanic name: Dracaena) originating in Southeast Asia. It is known for symbolizing Health, Love, Luck and Good Fortune and is frequently used in the art of Feng Shui. Stalks of bamboo typically have naked branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves. These shoots are traditionally grouped together in odd numbers. Different numbers of stalks represent different aspirations.

Disclosure: I received this product for free from ProFlowers in order to complete this review. These are my own opinions regarding the Elegant Twist Bamboo Plant.

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What A Good Feeling

Jen — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:57:48 +0000

Last month I hosted the Hebrew National Better Than-A-Picnic Picnic with some GREAT local NC Bloggers. It was a huge success thanks to AWESOME “Team Work” and connections. You gotta love people who know people in high places! We did a Diaper Drive and made Sibling Kits for our local area children’s hospitals. You can take a look at our story Hebrew National Picnic (NC) and be sure to check out our Whrll presentation. We had a blast!

I had a the pleasure of delivering the sibling kits to Duke Children’s Hospital and UNC North Carolina Children’s Hospital. Edith Rosenblat is in charge of volunteer services and taking donations for Duke Children’s Hospital. She was overjoyed and appreciated the sibling kits. Denina R. Vinson handles Developmental Services & is Stewardship Manager for UNC Children’s Hospital ” Children’s Promise” she was very thankful and appreciated our efforts.

For more information on volunteering or donating items for hospitalized children or siblings of children that are hospitalized please go to Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center and NC Children’s Promise. Give… It’s an awesome feeling to know that you helped put a smile on a child’s face!

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zpizza SUMMER TOUR is coming to Cary, NC

Jen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:38:52 +0000

You’re invited to hang out with us at zpizza! When do you ask? Tuesday, July 20th 4 -7 pm at the Cary, NC zpizza store for zpizza’s summer tour 2010! Physical address is 96 Cornerstone Drive. Cary, NC 27519 for more information please log on to zpizza Cary website. There will be free samples, chances to win prizes including (gift certificates, t-shirts, and free zpizza for one year) there will be staff on- hand to answer questions about ingredients, special diets (vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free)

Here is some more information about zpizza…
The dough is 100% organic wheat flour prepared fresh everyday. Hand-thrown and fire baked until uniquely crisp! The quality continues with the toppings from the skim mozzarella from Wisconsin, certified organic tomato sauce, MSG-free pepperoni, additive free sausage and the FRESH produce! Doesn’t that sound delicious and nutritious? zpizza also offers gourmet salads, sandwiches, rusticas, and pasta for you to enjoy! Having a house party? No problem… zpizza also caters! When you head over to their website, take a look at the nutrition information, it will blow you away!

You can also participate on line as well on 7/20 on zpizza’s Twitter and Facebook pages. You must be following them in order to participate. Here are the links to zpizza’s Website , zpizza on Twitter , and zpizza on Facebook! Hope to see you there!

Disclosure: I did receive a $10 gift certificate from zpizza for the purpose of this review

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Googly Bands Review

Jen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:23:14 +0000

Everywhere I go, I see Googly Bands on the wrists of children. It’s definitely the new popular trend. Googly Bands are 100% silicone shaped rubber bands. You can stretch them, use them to hold items together, and they are an accessory on the arms of children all over! They come in assorted shapes, styles and colors and there are twelve pieces per package. I love that you can stretch them out and no matter what, they return to their original shape. The packaging is environmentally friendly made from OPP material and recyclable, which is GREAT for our green movement.

My children are Googly Band fans and my daughters wear them to match their outfits or choose a specific style to match their mood. They also use them as ponytail holders. I couldn’t believe it! My son wears them ALL, he doesn’t color coordinate and he trades with his friends to build his collection. They love the colors, shapes, and styles and they can never get enough of them. New styles are released frequently! If my children see a set that they don’t have they will do whatever is required of them, so they are able to ask me to buy them and I NOT say NO! Clever kids! Overall Googly Bands are AWESOME! They even have a text messaging style that I want for myself. Shhhhhh…

There are two events that I’d like to share with you:
Googly Bands is holding their first ever design contest. Winner will receive a $50.00 gift card and a chance to design the new style of Googly Bands. To get more information about this contest visit the Googly Bands website.

Googly Bands is officially retiring series 2 bands and to celebrate they are having an official retirement party today at 2:00 p.m. PST it will last an hour. There will be tons of prizes! Party will take place at Googly Bands Facebook Page. Hope to see you there!

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Blackberry Cobbler

Jen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:50:29 +0000

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

* Whipped cream or ice cream, if desired

DIRECTIONS:

In medium bowl, stir together blackberries and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes or until fruit syrup forms. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Stir in melted butter until blended. Spread in ungreased 8-inch square pan. Spoon blackberry mixture over batter.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until dough rises and is golden. Serve warm with cream.

Appeared in the Independent print Issue 7/7/10

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Life Happeneds…

Jen — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:54:53 +0000

Like they say “What goes up, must come down”! Yesterday started out GREAT. As a matter of fact, my first Facebook Status and Tweet of the day said “Being Productive & Staying Positive ALL day are my goals” I had a business meeting that went well and I left feeling excited and ambitious to start something new. I got through the rest of the busy work day and had planned to meet two of my girlfriends after work for some drinks and we were going to see Broadway Series South’s RENT at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Just a Girls Night Out!

I went home to cook immediately so dinner would be ready before I left. I started to get ready and I had planned to meet one of my girlfriends at my job and she was going to follow me to the theater. I was meeting my other girlfriend at the theater at 7:30 showtime is 8:00 p.m. I left a little behind schedule but, if you know me you I’m punctually challenged. My clocks are set ten minutes fast and everything but, I’m always ten to fifteen minutes behind schedule. Which is really like twenty to thirty minutes taking into consideration I procrastinate due to the extra ten minutes! I know! I know! Okay so, I left the house thirty minutes after I was supposed to. I called my girlfriend to let her know but, she didn’t answer her phone. I BBM her on the BlackBerry and then she responds. She was in a dead zone and went back home. She say’s we’ll do it another night. Okay, that’s fine! I still have another girlfriend to meet in Raleigh. I get on the Freeway and get about a mile away from my destination according to my navigation system and right at the busiest intersection my van dies! Yes, I’m at a major intersection with tons of traffic and my van put me out! My 1st thought was to scream out of aggravation but, that’s not a good look in public!

I’m literally in the middle of the street blocking traffic, I don’t want to be that woman that people are cursing out in their minds because I’m keeping them from their destinations. NOT ME! I need to get my car out of the road. A bystander asked what was wrong do I think it’s my battery, do I need a jump? Important fact: I’m clueless when it comes to automobiles. If a warning light isn’t on and I don’t hear a funny noise “I don’t know” I just drive! Okay, so I try to start the car but, it cranks up it just isn’t turning over. It’s not my battery! I call my girlfriend to tell her what’s going on and she tells me that she’s on her way! Okay, my girl is coming to save me! This is how the phone call went…

Me: Hey, you won’t believe what happened.
Her: What?
Me: My car just died at the busiest intersection and I’m stranded.
Her: Okay…I’m on my way. Where are you?
Me: Hillsborough St.
Her: OKay, be right there!

I get back to trying to get the car out of the street and a city bus pulls up. The driver gets out to help push my car to the side of the road along with some bus passengers. I heart you guys! So my car is FINALLY not blocking traffic anymore. A cop stops to see what’s wrong and he tries to help and we’re not successful. I need to get it towed or a mobile mechanic. Wonderful! *sarcasm

Where the heck is my girlfriend?
My phone rings…
Me: Hello!
Her: Where are you again, I can’t find you.
Me: Hillsborough St. & Pullen Rd.
Her: Give me a landmark or name of a business
Me: There’s a clock Tower and A Mom & Pop Shop called “Quick Mart”
Her: Okay… Be right there! Putting it in navigation system.
Me: Okay!

I wait….
My phone rings….
Me: Hey! What’s up?
Her: Are you in Durham or Raleigh? My GPS says Your location is in Raleigh.
Me: Um, Raleigh! The Play is at Progress Energy
Her: Girl, I’m in Durham! I thought it was at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
Me: Silence…..
Both of Us: BUST OUT LAUGHING!!!!!

She’s in a whole other city, mind you both cities have a Hillsborough St./Rd. My evening just keeps getting better! So, I tell her to just go home. I had called hubby to alert him of what was going on with the car and he was on the way! I guess my “Girls Night Out” just wasn’t meant to be! Turns out my it was my fuel pump! *sigh*

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How Do You BBM Contest Entry

Jen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:13:08 +0000

Please take a moment and look at my contest entry for “How Do You BBM” and VOTE 4 me! Graphics were done by me Jen (Jael Custom Designs) & Joseph Churchwell (Jablaze Productions) We wanted to show the world how we use BBM and how it’s a constant part of our daily lives!

How Do You BBM?™

Cool Off With A Mango Salad

Jen — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:33:18 +0000

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 pack arugula salad
1 mango (sliced)
1 avocado (sliced)
1 granny smith apple (sliced)
1 handful walnuts (dry roasted)
2 tbsp grated coconut

WALNUT DRESSING:

2 tbsp walnuts (dry roasted)
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
sea salt
lemon pepper

Mash the walnuts and mix in a small bowl with the rest of the dressing ingredients. Mix the salad ingredients on 2 plates. Pour dressing over the salad and sprinkle with grated coconut just before serving.

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How Do You BBM?

Jen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:06:55 +0000

Blackberry is having a contest through Brickfish called “How do you BBM?” I’m going to enter and you should too! It is a fun contest and who knows you may win $5000! Good luck!

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