QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA's comments

The Bean Dip Strategy for "Helpful" Baby Advice - Blog Entry

25 Jul 2007 08:34 PM

You are so cute!

Offering bean dip to somebody 'full of gas!'

*giggles*

This is a very polite way of acknowledging the person's statement, then changing the subject.

Miss Manners would be very proud.

What on Earth do I do with Chard? - Blog Entry

25 Jul 2007 08:29 PM

The only thing that I know about chard is that it is in the fresh veggie aisle at the supermarket. Never tasted it. Never.

Thank you for sharing this recipe.

Is Your Pediatrician Breastfeeding Friendly? - Blog Entry

25 Jul 2007 08:20 PM

Our female pediatrician had never BF herself, her children were adopted. She was very pro-active when it came to BF babies and referred me to the Lac Consultant for some great tips. I think it is very important that your child's pediatrician be pro-active when it comes to BF your newborn.

5 Life Lessons I Learned From Angel Food Cake - Blog Entry

25 Jul 2007 08:17 PM

Tonight for a special dessert, we had white angelfood cake w/ fresh strawberries and Cool Whip! Mmmm!

Thank you, Valorie!

Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake - Blog Entry

25 Jul 2007 08:15 PM

Love this recipe!

My grandmother always made homemade angelfood cake whipping the eggwhites by hand. Can you imagine taking the time to do this?

While my cakes may even come from a box, they are still made with the most important ingredient in cooking & baking: LOVE!

Advanced Tips: An Income And Free Luxuries - Blog Entry

16 Jun 2007 10:24 PM

A friend's teenaged son works for Panera Bread and every night he brings home what does not sell that day. She says her freezer is full of goodies. Just pop them in the microwave.

Advanced Tips: Save Money in The Shower - Blog Entry

16 Jun 2007 10:23 PM

Shower with your spouse - it will save time and $$$.

Manly Food for Father's Day - Blog Entry

16 Jun 2007 10:07 PM

Sounds like a lovely Father's Day dinner you have planned!

Great to hear that the children are a part of this celebration and get to help.

Happy National Donut Day! - Blog Entry

01 Jun 2007 08:36 PM

Thank you for explaining it to me, Valorie.

We had two groups bring us donuts at work for "Donut Day" and I simply thought it was because it was Friday. We got both Melocream, local favorite, and Krispie Kreme that have to be imported from St. Louis 2 hours away!

Marriage Laws - Michigan & Illinois - Blog Entry

27 May 2007 07:57 AM

Thank you for this accurate information.

I live in IL and did not realize the rules......of course, I have been married for 26 years. I thought we still had a 3 day waiting rule, now it is only 24*.

Plus I have never heard of a 'secret marriage.'