May 22, 2013

Help Oklahoma

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644390_542249765816655_1357692116_nI was going to do a Wednesday Wordless today because I hadn’t done one in a few weeks, but with everything that happened a few days ago, I feel like this post was the better option.

On Monday while I was blogging, I saw a post on Facebook about an EF4 Tornado in Oklahoma City and the local NBC station was covering it.  I thought I would click on the video and just get a glimpse of it; three-four hours later I continued to watch the horribleness that I was seeing.  It was honestly nothing like I’ve ever seen before.  I’ve lived on Ohio my whole life, so this isn’t exactly something that we worry about, so I can’t even imagine what the feeling was like for those in OKC.  My parents used to live in Tornado Alley when dad was in the Air Force in Altus, OK, so I have heard stories, but to actually watch what I did on Monday, I still can’t believe it.

Thoughts are DEFINITELY going out to all those affected by this “monster.”

When events like this happen, we instantly want to do something. Anything. If you’re local, there are many different organizations and police departments accepting donations.  Here are some ways that you can help:

Text STORM to 80888 to donate $10.00 to the Salvation Army.

Follow @salvationarmyUS on Twitter for updates.

Text FOOD to 32333 to donate $10.00 to the OKC Food Bank.

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City; follow @rfbo on Twitter for updates.

Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10.00 to the Red Cross.

Follow @redcross on Twitter for updates.


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May 21, 2013

Arby’s KING HAWAIIAN Getaway Sweepstakes

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Who doesn't LOVE Arby's??  My family and I have been eating their food for years!  Hello…Arby sauce and curly fries with cheese sauce!  DELICIOUS!  :)

Arby’s is excited to announce a new twist to the classic Roast Beef sandwich! For a limited time only, Arby’s is partnering with the iconic  brand KING’S HAWAIIAN to introduce two irresistible new sandwiches to their menu, the KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef and KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef & Swiss. One bite of these delicious new flavor combination and customers will experience Roast Beef Paradise, or as Arby’s calls it; Roast-Beef-atopia!

Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN roast beef sandwich

The sandwiches are served hot, and made fresh to order!  Here's a detailed descripton of the TWO new KING’S HAWAIIAN sandwiches:

  • Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef sandwich comes with an extra helping of freshly sliced roast beef, piled high on a soft and slightly sweet KING’S HAWAIIAN bun
  • Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef & Swiss sandwich has the same extra helping of roast beef and KING’S HAWAIIAN bun, topped with Swiss cheese, crunchy pickles and creamy Dijon spread
I actually asked my sister (who recently tried the KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef) how she enjoyed the new combo and she described the KING’S HAWAIIAN as a sweet, light and airy combo!  She also explained that the serving of roast beef was a hearty helping!  Her little tip was that you ask for Arby and Cheese Sauce on the side to take your sandwich to a whole new level!  My sister is pretty much and Arby's expert, so I would definitely trust her opinion!  :)
 
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May 21, 2013

Co-Hosting Like Me on Facebook

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May 20, 2013

PS, Don’t forget the cake! Private Selection™ that is!

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

I will completely admit, my family is not dessert makers, however we do love delicious desserts.  :)  Normally our desserts are either cookies, ice cream, etc., unless we're having a party/cookout!

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May 19, 2013

Toll House Pie

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Toll_House_PieDon’t we all just love things that our Grandmas makes?  I totally do.  You can really taste the love in it; and even as an adult, the taste will take you right back to your childhood!  :)  This is a pie that my Grandma has made for YEARS and at 29 years old, I STILL love it!  :)  She used to make it with a pie crust, but over the years we found out that it was better without!  :)  ENJOY!!

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 lb. butter (1 stick or cube), melted and cooled
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1/2 C flour
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 C walnuts
  • 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips (or more if you’d like)

Directions:

  • Mix all ingredients and pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Serve warm or warm it up in the microwave for that “out of the oven” gooey-ness.  :)

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