Memorial Day Southern Deviled Eggs

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Memorial Day Southern Deviled Eggs because I 'southernized' the Weight Watchers recipe! Pretty cool!

Curried Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
4 large egg(s), white shelled-variety
3 Tbsp plain fat-free yogurt (Greek!)
2 tsp curry powder, mild-variety
1/4 tsp table salt (Used extra)
4 sprig(s) cilantro, for garnish (exchanged for Paprika :)

My additions:
Spicy Mustard
Dill pickles
Vinegar :)
Black Pepper
Cheyenne Pepper - we like it hot :)


Instructions:

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover eggs; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and cover pan; let stand covered for 10 minutes on stove. Place pan in sink and run cold water over eggs until cool (no need to drain first); peel eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and place yolks in a small bowl; mash with yogurt, curry powder and salt. Spoon yolk mixture back into egg white halves and garnish each with a small piece of cilantro. Yields 2 filled egg halves per serving.

Enjoy!

Warmly,

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Silk Soy Milk Goodness Is Great!



For years I was Vegetarian! Really, way before it was the thing to do. In other words, I helped pioneer vegetarianism! Well, sort of.

So for fourteen years, yes, 14 years, I was a Vegetarian who did not crave a burger, or beef or whatever else. Even chicken. I was happily clicking along thankfully, with dairy and all the other amazing vegetarian options in the world including [my heart throbs] seafood!

It was during these years that I discovered amazing soy products that were great for your health! Products like Morning Star Farms.

And Silk Soy Milk!

Soy is a great way to begin eating in a healthier way!

"At Silk, our philosophy is different, but it's not new. It all started nearly two decades ago in Boulder, Colorado."


Of course, since I lived in Boulder, Colorado at the time, EVERYone Loved Silk Soy! And the Silk Soy Milk is divine! I remember trying the vegan diet for a while (non-dairy) and I used the Silk Soy Milk in my coffee. It was great, which reminds me maybe I'll try that again soon. By the way, the "vegan" diet is not for me. I just missed my dairy too much. It was fun to try it.

Also, we have given The Tigers Silk Soy Milk and they love the Chocolate the best! Now, we are all stocked up on the three flavors, vanilla, chocolate and the amazing almond for summertime smoothies! Yummo!

It was also a delight that Silk Soy Milk invited us to a webinar with Terra Wellington author of "Guide To Growing Your Family Green!" I am reading it now and it is as fascinating as she is. Terra has awesome ideas to implement.



*Silk Soy Milk and Terra Wellington sponsored me for this post. The opinions and enthusiasm are all my own!

Warmly,

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Hanes Pink Giveaway and Join Our Team!

Edited to Add: GIVEAWAY!! And RE-Invite - The More The Merrier!


The Giveaway! Hanes is Giving away one of "The Pink Collection!" Tees to a lucky reader! I love mine! Oh my word, it is soft and pretty and lovely all at once! Thank you Hanes!!

Happy that Hanes is sponsoring Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers
for the Triangle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® !

Melina

You are surely very familiar with the amazing work that Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® does as the global leader of the breast cancer movement.

Komen Race for the Cure Series® raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

· Breast cancer is a cause that affects people everywhere, which is why Hanes® has renewed its partnership with Komen for the Cure, this year as the Official T-shirt of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series.

Please join us here for Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers in honor of Krista Colvin's battle against Stage 3 aggressive Breast Cancer.

Register here: Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers


· For the second year, Hanes will offer a special “pink collection” of panties, bras, socks, and graphic tees -- including three T-shirts exclusively designed by Melina Kanakaredes.





· Melina’s three specially designed T-shirts are meant to inspire and encourage others to join the fight against breast cancer. The T-shirts communicate strength, hope and fearlessness and were designed to honor those affected by breast cancer. Kanakaredes will also be featured in a series of Susan G. Komen for the Cure public service announcements dedicated to breast cancer awareness. In addition to these efforts that will raise awareness for the cause, Hanes will also make an aggregate cash and in-kind contribution of $500,000 to Komen in 2010.

· The Hanes “pink collection” has already begun rolling out in stores:

o Several pink inspired tees are now available on www.hanes.com and pink Hanes socks are now available at Wal-mart
o The entire Hanes “pink collection” will be available on Hanes.com and in select stores this fall

Please join our team for this 5k June 12th! Just email me at carolinamama1 @ gmail .com and let me know your tee shirt size for the "Team Colvin!" Tee Shirt! The more the merrier!

Good-bye Breast Cancer! Published at "Works For Me Wednesday!" because kicking breast cancer out is a great tip!

Warmly,

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Beauty and The Beast Coming to Durham!

Summer is almost here! One more week of school and we are counting down!



We can hardly believe that it is almost time to be heading to the Durham Performing Arts Center! Beauty and The Beast is one of our favorite Disney movies ever, so to see it live is going to be an all family treat we are really looking forward to.

DPAC has done it again with fantastic smash hit from Broadway! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for something the entire family will definitely enjoy. There will be eight shows to chose from starting on June 8th going until June 13th! Mark those calendars and get the tickets now! A couple of things that are helpful to know:

-The show lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes including one 20 minute intermission.
-Recommended for children ages 3 and older.
-Snacks, coffee etc. available on intermission.
-Parking is nearby.

What a great way to kick off the summer vacation! There are 2 matinees over the weekend to give everyone a chance to be involved!

DPAC has lots of quality shows and concerts coming over their next season. For a complete listing make sure you check them out today!
The Durham Permorming Arts Center is a wonderful addition to the city of Durham and to the Raleigh-Durham area!
We'll be seeing you at the theater!

Are you a theatre loving family? We just can't help ourselves. Are you attending Beauty and the Beast?! :)

Warmly,

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Join Us Hanes Susan G. Komen Raleigh 5K

Happy that Hanes is sponsoring Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers
for the Triangle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® !

Melina

You are surely very familiar with the amazing work that Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® does as the global leader of the breast cancer movement.

Komen Race for the Cure Series® raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

· Breast cancer is a cause that affects people everywhere, which is why Hanes® has renewed its partnership with Komen for the Cure, this year as the Official T-shirt of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series.

Please join us here for Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers in honor of Krista Colvin's battle against Stage 3 aggressive Breast Cancer.

Register here: Team Colvin - NC Mom Bloggers


· For the second year, Hanes will offer a special “pink collection” of panties, bras, socks, and graphic tees -- including three T-shirts exclusively designed by Melina Kanakaredes.





· Melina’s three specially designed T-shirts are meant to inspire and encourage others to join the fight against breast cancer. The T-shirts communicate strength, hope and fearlessness and were designed to honor those affected by breast cancer. Kanakaredes will also be featured in a series of Susan G. Komen for the Cure public service announcements dedicated to breast cancer awareness. In addition to these efforts that will raise awareness for the cause, Hanes will also make an aggregate cash and in-kind contribution of $500,000 to Komen in 2010.

· The Hanes “pink collection” has already begun rolling out in stores:

o Several pink inspired tees are now available on www.hanes.com and pink Hanes socks are now available at Wal-mart
o The entire Hanes “pink collection” will be available on Hanes.com and in select stores this fall

Actress Melina Kanakaredes is teaming up with Hanes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the fight against breast cancer.

Hanes is proud to expand its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure by becoming the Official T-shirt of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series. Komen will provide Hanes t-shirts to the 1.5 million people who participate in the series every year. For the second year, Hanes will offer a special “pink collection” of panties, bras, socks, and graphic tees -- including three T-shirts exclusively designed by Melina Kanakaredes.

Melina’s three specially designed T-shirts are meant to inspire and encourage others to join the fight against breast cancer. The T-shirts communicate strength, hope and fearlessness and were designed to honor those affected by breast cancer. Kanakaredes will also be featured in a series of Susan G. Komen for the Cure public service announcements dedicated to breast cancer awareness. In addition to these efforts that will raise awareness for the cause, Hanes will also make an aggregate cash and in-kind contribution of $500,000 to Komen in 2010.

The Hanes “pink collection” has already begun rolling out in stores:

Several pink inspired tees are now available on www.hanes.com and pink Hanes socks are now available at Wal-mart
The entire Hanes “pink collection” will be available on Hanes.com and in select stores this fall

Hope you can join us!
Susan G. Komen 5k


Warmly,

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Mighty Mirra Hair Care

"77% of Women want beauty and hair products that have both natural ingredients and proven technologies that work best for their regimens! "

Personally, I agree! So I was delighted on the heels of our return from the amazing Disney Social Media Moms Celebration trip to find I had a lovely little Spa care package waiting on my door steps!

Here's a hint:

Me with Mirra Hair!

Love, love, love these natural products!

Here's what was waiting to pamper me:



Mirra!

Love at first smell! My set included the Mirra shampoo, conditioner, Hair styling gel, body wash and face cream and eye cream! Now I am all set! I mean no excuses here because thanks to Mirra, I have great "No hassle beauty care!"

These products all smell so fresh and clean while having their own distinct aroma like honey and bamboo and aloe leaf juice.

Kroger's grocery stores own this amazing brand. They are in 31 states under 2 dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 less, King Soopers, Ralphs and others. And now you can pick up some incredible Mirra hair products at many of these stores, made by Kroger!

Mirra hair products are a great natural way to take care of your hair.
Mirra products are made with all natural ingredients. Some of these natural beauties include olive oil, aloe leaf juice, honey and others. I love the fact that there are so many natural products that ultimately go in my hair when I use Mirra hair care products. They also have some great all natural make up!
Mirra products are now found in the beauty care aisles exclusively at all stores that are part of the Kroger Co. family. It is wonderful that you do have a number of places where you can find Mirra products.

Check it out now at Kroger online for a limited time, $5 off any two mirra products!

Coupons make everything better, so go get your some Mirra Beauty Products today! I love mine and the coupons are sucha bonus.

Have you tried Mirra?

*Mirra Beauty Care Products were sponsored through my membership with Global Influence Network.
The opinions here are all my own and the fact that I love the products are all me!
This post is published at "Works For Me Wednesday!" to share this beauty tip with other Mom Bloggers!

Warmly,

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Rayovac and Disney Vacation Giveaway


You know by now Walt Disney has me smitten - even after all these years!

Our love was kindled indeed in February at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2010!

Of course, I love it so much I am angling every opportunity for a repeat soon and often! :) And because I love my readers so much I want to bring you great opportunities hot off the press also!

Really! Your own chance to WIN a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Your heard me.

"Unlock your imagination and celebrate the chance to win a celebration vacation for four to "Disney World®" or "Disneyland®" by entering the Magic Wand Sweepstakes."

Check out the Video and Enter here by Rayvac Powers Your Vacation-Magic Wand Sweepstakes!

This is so awesome! That is another thing I love about Disney - they "get" families! They get doing good things for families!

Enter the Rayovac Powers Your Vacation Sweepstakes from now until 11:59 p.m. (CT) on July 31, 2010 at www.rayovac.com/disneyvacation (eligibility to enter the sweepstakes subject to the official rules found on the website).

Rayovac Powers Your Vacation Sweepstakes is going to be one awesome win for one fortunate family! Enter now.

Rayovac


If that was not enough, come join the Twitter Party: hosted by Rayovac and Mom Select:

Date: Wednesday, May 19th
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #rayovac
Follow: @Rayovac_Battery, @MomTalkRadio, @CirclePRMary

Good luck!

Warmly,

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Mother Can Hear Me Today

Mother's Day 2010

My mother heard my voice today...

"Mommy, I love you!" "Thank you for everything you have done for us - all five of us children!" "By the way, I'm still wondering how on earth did you do it!?! ... I'm proud of you!

Our Family with Baby #5 On the Way


"Thank you for all those music lessons. Bible stories. Paying all of those college phone bills when I called you collect and we talked for hours! Thanks to you and Daddy, you not only paid for college, you made sure I finished. You believed in me.

For Nightly prayers. Amazing homecooked meals. All the things I now know you did behind the scenes to take care of a family of 7!

"For believing in me and letting me know you thought I was smart and brave. Letting me know you liked my boldness and way with words... even though there were times... :)

"For telling me I"d be a great doctor, lawyer, wife, mom, writer! Whatever I aspired to do!

"You're right, our hands are full with the Twins. Still!" "And yes, we would not have it any other way!" Like you, I still try to figure out how to stop Father Time. I"ve tried your method of setting a single brick on top of their heads to see if they would stop growing so rapidly. Okay, two! ...

"You know I think they will take after Daddy - at the rate they are going they may be 6'5" They may win every case they argue in Court one day too. :) [like someone else you know]

"Southern Belle that I am, I never took to ironing. In fact, recently I ruined a brand new blouse - before ever wearing it - I tried ironing...! Maybe some things are left undone or to you! You could do everything! I'm better at the cooking and thanks to your example, I love it!

"Thank you for teaching us etiquette - I was listening and I'm glad because believe me, today it's golden!

You did things not only for our family but for our community. You directed VBS, you often worked behind the scenes even in our community. Like helping the handicapped children's association, making sure our suburban town had a convention and visitor's bureau for its many amazing events in the New Orleans area, like making beautiful music those many years in the pops and orchestra.

You followed Daddy and helped conserve and save the land and water in our mighty marshes of Louisiana. You traveled to South America to share your bright smile and message of Christ and love to the children there where your eldest daughter was a missionary.

You made sure every young Bride and young Mother in our community had a gift and homecooked dish from our family. I was watching you. I'm proud of you.

I'm proud of you and your courage, your character, your style, your love, your being our rock!

Proud of you for making our family proud. Proud of your self-conrol to never say a thing untoward about our Daddy. Proud of your marriage "til death do us part! Proud of your love and respect of marriage and family.

"We miss you! ... It was so great to see you last Summer... Hope you're feeling better real soon!"

"The Tigers are going to sing you their duet from the Spring Musical now..."

"We love you!"

Love always, Your Pink Friend

_________________________________________

It occurred to me this Mother's Day, she can hear our voices today. It was 29+ :) years ago that I heard her voice. I could hear her words, her singing and feel her hugs! I heard her voice before I had a voice of my own.

Now, she hears my voice. It was the Spring before Katrina blasted the City of New Orleans - that my precious mother took rapidly ill. A brain biopsy. Some of the world's best doctors seeking to diagnose - an attempt at radiation with a hope it would cure - at which time Katrina appeared.

Hospitalized the duration of Katrina, air lifted off the roof of her hospital at 3am with my sister still in the city. More stories there. Many miracles there.

Today, she is still here and in a twisted way, I feel like she is here and she isn't. You see she can hear me, I can't hear her.
She scarcely has a voice of her own. My mother has my sister, my brother and his family with her - even though we are in her home state just a few miles from where she married my Daddy years ago - we are miles from them.

Time does march on ... believe me I'd love to have put a brick on all of our heads prior to the Spring of 2005.

Yet life isn't like that and I am thankful for all we have today. Even if my mother can only hear me.

Because every day, I hear her in the life she has lived and is living still. The life she lives even in her strength through these past five years and the smiles she still shares when I see her.

Happy Mother's Day Mommy! I can hear you... in the life you've well-lived.


Warmly,

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Cool Mamas Rock the Mini Van

Family, mini vans, have a rocking Mohter's Day! Embracing the mini van and the little people in it each day!



Living loving life with my Mountain Man and my Tigers! Family, faith and fun! Is there any other way! What are you rockin'!

Warmly,

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Blog Talk Radio with Chatter Box On National Mom's Nite Out

National Mom's Nite Out was awesome 2010! So many great Moms, so many great companies spoiling us! Here's what The Chatter Box pre-Show was like! More soon. Rest is needed! Happy Mother's Day all!



Moms rock!

Warmly,

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National Mom's Nite Out 2010 Raleigh/Durham Fun!

Looking for a break? Looking to win some awesome Mom prizes for you and your family....


Mother's Day is just around the corner and guess what - lots and lots of us Moms are taking the night off tomorrow night, Thursday, May 6th! Really! Check out the NMNO Events Page for a Simon Mall party near you. In the Raleigh/Durham area, Join us here!

Tomorrow night is National Mom's Nite Out all over the country- in a city near you! We are so excited about this 2nd Annual Event for Moms everywhere to take a break.

I think back to a little over a year ago when my cyber moms and friends became real-in-life (RIL) people to me! And what an amazing year it has been. Who knew a year ago, I would be blessed to be a part of the BSM Media Team whose Founder, brilliant, mom-influencer Maria Bailey also founded the NMNO!

Please join us tomorrow night for an awesome night of fun! You can get to know your local Moms and see all of the companies who are connecting with Mom bloggers. Corporations want to know Moms opinions on their products, how do we do family life and more. We are so happy that My Little Pony is key NMNO sponsor this year.



North Carolina companies sponsoring our local NMNO Event are Raleigh's own, Scandinavian Child, Hanes, Ocean Isle Inn and RDU Tennis! These stellar companies support Moms and families. We whole-heartedly love and endorse these companies as well. Thank you for partnering with us.

Did we mention great prizes? Are you joining us for NMNO? What city are you attending NMNO in tomorrow night?

*This post represents the sponsors to the NMNO. The opinions and enthusiasm are all my own. This "Tip" is for all Moms and is published at "Works For Me Wednesday!"


Warmly,

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Great Healthy Lunch - 7 Weight Watcher Points


One of my favorite lunches lately that is totally easy and tasty so I am entering it in the "Tasty Tuesday!" is my creation. And it's totally simple! Have ways to vary it so you can enjoy it often.

Tasty Mexican Tostada!

1 whole wheat tortilla (2 pts.)
2 T. Bean Dip - Frito Lay = (2 pts.)
1 T. Greek Yogurt Plain ( max. 1 pt)
2 T. Favorite Salsa (0 pts.)
Lettuce chopped and
plus any other veggies you like

Spread bean dip on tortilla and toast in toaster oven or oven for 5 or so minutes. Will be crunchy! Remove from heat and top with yogurt, salsa and lettuce. Slice and serve. Enjoy this guilt-free tasty creation packed with protein! And you are getting several veggies - beans, tomatoes, and lettuce. Nice!

Now that's healthy living. What's your go-to lunch of choice lately?


Warmly,

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Michael Angelo's - All Natural Frozen Pasta! Giveaway


Recently, we had the good fortune of being served dinner by Michael Angelo's! Believe me, you will love their frozen pasta dinner. It was really amazing how good this meal was!
The most impressive part of this experience is the fact that there are no preservatives in their products! It really did taste homemade, we couldn't believe it was as easy as bake and serve.

The Tigers had Shrimp Scampi and and Chicken Piccata, and absolutely loved it! The parents and grandmother who is visiting had the Vegetable Lasagna. We must have had a days serving of veggies in the lasagna alone! We highly recommend these products because of the freshness, flavor and again, its hard to beat no preservatives in something like this! There were lots of fresh tasting vegetables in each bite.

Check out Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods today, they offer some great solutions for the on the go family! Check out their website for some of the grocery stores that carry their awesome fresh, frozen meals!

Guess what? One lucky reader will win the Giveaway! Really! MIchael Angelo's Gourmet Foods is offering you a night of dinner on them.

Here's how to Enter to Win:

1) Tweet this link and contest!
2) Blog about it to your readers; and
3) Share it on Facebook!

Enter once for each step you take! And once for each time you tweet it etc. ! Good luck! This food is tasty!


This awesome dinner was sponsored by Michael Angelo's and the opinions are my own! Love it, and I can assure you this will be on the menu again soon!

Warmly,

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