My Roots Are Showing

Yes, I'm aware that I just posted about diets for the New Year and I'm also fully aware that I need to lose (cough, cough) about 100 pounds.  But did that stop me from making cheesy turnips?  No.

Did that make me feel a little guilty?  Yes, but only for a minute.  I mean, come on, look at them!

They were so good!!!  Country cooking at its best.  

2 large turnips

deli american cheese slices

butter

flour

milk

salt and pepper to taste

And, in the spirit of all great cooks (like my Grandma Stanton), I didn't measure anything.

Slim-Fast For A New You In The New Year!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are like me, you may have overdone it a little this holiday season.  It's so hard to resist all of the goodies that are placed before you.  I may or may not have eaten 3/4 of a raspberry pie made by my Dad's neighbor... soooo good!  So now, with the new year quickly approaching, you may be regretting the overindulging and wondering what to do about it.  I'm sure if you watch television at all, you've heard of Slim-Fast.  

I'm really excited because they've launched a brand-new convenient bottle.  They are introducing their richest, creamiest, best tasting shakes ever!  The new bottle is designed to go anywhere... from your purse, to your desk, to your gym bag.  One in four people considering losing weight are doing it for a special occasion, such as a reunion, wedding or vacation.  Slim-Fast is making it easier and tastier to wow the crowd you will be a part of.

The new shake has a great new taste!  Losing weight shouldn't mean sacrficing flavor.  The new Slim-
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The new flavors of Slim-Fast shakes are:

*  Creamy Milk Chocolate

*  French Vanilla

*  Rich Chocolate Royale

*  Cappuccino Delight

*  Strawberries N' Cream

The new Slim-Fast shakes are part of the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan.  The plan gives you quick results, when done correctly.  I have used Slim-Fast products in the past and had great results with them.  Before I married, I used the Slim-Fast plan and exercise to lose fifty pounds.  I went from a size 13 to a size 8, so I know it works!  The Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan includes three snacks,  such as the Slim-Fast 100 calorie snack bars, fruit, nuts or vieggies.  The Slim-Fast 100 calorie snack bars provide a delicious calorie controlled snack to help curb your cravings for sweets between meals.  You should also have two Slim-Fast shakes or meal bars per day.  The shakes and meal bars are delicious and satisfying, providing the balanced nutrition of a meal and up to four hours of hunger control.  The last part of the 3-2-1 plan is one balanced meal.  You should enjoy one balanced meal per day.  Try to fill one-half of your plate with veggies, one quarter with protein and one quarter with whole grains.

So now you may be wondering where to find these awesome products... The new Slim-Fast shakes can be found in  the pharmacy section of grocery stores and retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway and Kroger.  They can also be found online at Amazon.com and the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Store on Facebook.

Slim-Fast

I am so excited to try the new Slim-Fast shakes in the new bottles!  They will be so convenient when I start my new job.  The snack bars will also be easy to slip in my purse for snacks.  I'm off now to Like Slim-Fast on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/slimfast.  You should too!  Slim-Fast

Hoarders Wannabe?

I have officially been in the new house for a little over one month and have yet to be completely organized.  My friend mentions his opinion that I'm a hoarder every time he comes over and I still haven't put things away.  I deny it vehemently.   So I got busy this afternoon.  I've been sorting, unpacking, pitching and getting stuff ready for Goodwill.  There still may be a problem.  This house only has two small closets and one belongs to Lumpkin.  I can't throw away or give away my craft stuff... I need it!  


This leads to the other items, sentimental things... what do you keep and what do you get rid of?  It's tough.  I try to tell myself that it doesn't matter and that if it were all gone tomorrow, what would I truly miss?  That line of thinking has really been helping me and I've gotten a lot accomplished.  I'm seeing more and more of my bedroom floor every hour!

The Perfect Family Pic

My family is a bunch of jokesters!  But, as much fun as we have, I don't think I could talk them into this!


White Trash Family Pic

Cute Christmas Finds On Etsy

It's not too late to visit etsy!  I found this sweet items and there are so many more!  

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Merry Christmas! 

A Laugh From Ellen

Oh my! I found this on Pinterest, and it CRACKED ME UP!