Smokey Bones on Stringtown Road
"Kids Eat Free" * - Mondays from 5pm to 7pm.
* Buy one adult entree, get one kids meal free
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Kids Eat Free
Thanks to Lisa McCoy for this information!
Smokey Bones on Stringtown Road
"Kids Eat Free" * - Mondays from 5pm to 7pm.
* Buy one adult entree, get one kids meal free
Smokey Bones on Stringtown Road
"Kids Eat Free" * - Mondays from 5pm to 7pm.
* Buy one adult entree, get one kids meal free
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Yummy!!! I made these cookies yesterday and they were delicious. If you love the pumpkin and you're looking for a recipe to help jump into the fall season ....this is it! I found this recipe on Bakerella.com.
Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
2 1/4 cup self-rising flour
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
* Whisk together flour and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. (I added the spice to the pumpkin instead of the flour)
* In a large mixing bowl, cream butter.
* Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
* Add vanilla.
* Add eggs one at a time and beat until combined.
* Add flour/spice mixture to sugar mixture in three additions. Alternate with pumpkin in two additions, ending with flour mixture.
* Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate chunks.
* Drop on cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about four dozen cookies.
* Let cool.
Maple Brown Butter Frosting
3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp maple flavoring
* Sift sugar and set aside.
* Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown. Watch closely so it does not burn.
* Add butter to sugar, scraping all the butter into the bowl.
* Add milk and maple flavoring. Stir until smooth.
* Spread on top of cookies with an knife or offset spatula.
Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
2 1/4 cup self-rising flour
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
* Whisk together flour and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. (I added the spice to the pumpkin instead of the flour)
* In a large mixing bowl, cream butter.
* Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
* Add vanilla.
* Add eggs one at a time and beat until combined.
* Add flour/spice mixture to sugar mixture in three additions. Alternate with pumpkin in two additions, ending with flour mixture.
* Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate chunks.
* Drop on cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about four dozen cookies.
* Let cool.
Maple Brown Butter Frosting
3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp maple flavoring
* Sift sugar and set aside.
* Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown. Watch closely so it does not burn.
* Add butter to sugar, scraping all the butter into the bowl.
* Add milk and maple flavoring. Stir until smooth.
* Spread on top of cookies with an knife or offset spatula.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
New Ohio Booster Seat Law
I found this article on NBC4 website.
Every child must be in a car or booster seat unless they’re 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller.
The law goes into effect in October and means that once a child outgrows their safety seat, they move to a booster or combination seat.
“Before this law, here in Ohio, we were required to have a child in a car seat until she was 4 years of age or 40 pounds. Now, all those kids beyond 4 years of age have to be in a booster until they are 8 unless they are 4 feet 9 inches tall,“ said Judy Hirschfield, a passenger safety program specialist.
The reason for the change is that kids who are between the ages of 5 and 8 don’t fit well in a seatbelt made for an adult. The seat gives them a boost.
The booster seat attaches with the seatbelt.
“The lap belt is low on the pelvic bone and the shoulder strap comes right over her shoulder when we have her in the booster,“ Hirschfield said.
The booster can have either a high or low back—both protect children in a crash.
“There is an inclination for the child to put the should belt under her arm or behind her back and then in a crash, she lunges, her body lunges forward and there’s a lot of serious injury,“ Hirschfield said.
Warnings will be given to parents starting in October and citations will be given starting in April 2010 as a second offense.
For more information, click HERE it's a flyer of detailed information about the new law from Nationwide Children's Hospital
Every child must be in a car or booster seat unless they’re 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller.
The law goes into effect in October and means that once a child outgrows their safety seat, they move to a booster or combination seat.
“Before this law, here in Ohio, we were required to have a child in a car seat until she was 4 years of age or 40 pounds. Now, all those kids beyond 4 years of age have to be in a booster until they are 8 unless they are 4 feet 9 inches tall,“ said Judy Hirschfield, a passenger safety program specialist.
The reason for the change is that kids who are between the ages of 5 and 8 don’t fit well in a seatbelt made for an adult. The seat gives them a boost.
The booster seat attaches with the seatbelt.
“The lap belt is low on the pelvic bone and the shoulder strap comes right over her shoulder when we have her in the booster,“ Hirschfield said.
The booster can have either a high or low back—both protect children in a crash.
“There is an inclination for the child to put the should belt under her arm or behind her back and then in a crash, she lunges, her body lunges forward and there’s a lot of serious injury,“ Hirschfield said.
Warnings will be given to parents starting in October and citations will be given starting in April 2010 as a second offense.
For more information, click HERE it's a flyer of detailed information about the new law from Nationwide Children's Hospital
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Mom's Night Out!!!!!
Our first Mom's Night Out is coming up this Friday, Sept. 25th.
We are meeting at the food court in the church at 8:30 pm (or whenever you are able to get away!)
This event will be REAL casual (pj's allowed!).
Please bring a simple snack or beverage to share.
We will provide games and great conversation.
Our theme this year is community and this is a great way to start building that.
Can't wait to see you there!
Natascha
We are meeting at the food court in the church at 8:30 pm (or whenever you are able to get away!)
This event will be REAL casual (pj's allowed!).
Please bring a simple snack or beverage to share.
We will provide games and great conversation.
Our theme this year is community and this is a great way to start building that.
Can't wait to see you there!
Natascha
Monday, September 21, 2009
More Beautiful You
I rarely listen to the radio. We usually have either Boz the Bear or Veggietales in the CD player. About a month ago I was driving to the grocery store (by myself) and was listening to 104.9 on the radio. This song came on that made me smile! I thought to myself, this is what every girl and women needs to hear so I wanted to share it with you! You might have heard this on the radio but have you ever really listened to the lyrics.
More Beautiful You
By Jonny Diaz
LITTLE GIRL FOURTEEN FLIPPING THROUGH A MAGAZINE
SAYS SHE WANTS TO LOOK THAT WAY
BUT HER HAIR ISN’T STRAIGHT HER BODY ISN’T FAKE AND SHE’S ALWAYS FELT OVERWEIGHT
WELL LITTLE GIRL FOURTEEN I WISH THAT YOU COULD SEE
THAT BEAUTY IS WITHIN YOUR HEART
AND YOU WERE MADE WITH SUCH CARE YOUR SKIN YOUR BODY AND YOUR HAIR
ARE PERFECT JUST THE WAY THEY ARE
THERE COULD NEVER BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU
DON’T BUY THE LIES DISGUISES AND HOOPS THEY MAKE YOU JUMP THROUGH
YOU WERE MADE TO FILL A PURPOSE THAT ONLY YOU COULD DO
SO THERE COULD NEVER BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU
LITTLE GIRL TWENTY-ONE THE THINGS THAT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE
ANYTHING TO GET AHEAD
AND YOU SAY YOU’VE GOT A MAN BUT HE’S GOT ANOTHER PLAN
ONLY WANTS WHAT YOU WILL DO INSTEAD
WELL LITTLE GIRL TWENTY-ONE YOU NEVER THOUGHT THAT THIS WOULD COME
YOU STARVE YOURSELF TO PLAY THE PART
BUT I CAN PROMISE YOU THERE’S A MAN WHOSE LOVE IS TRUE
AND HE’LL TREAT YOU LIKE THE JEWEL YOU ARE
SO TURN AROUND YOU’RE NOT TOO FAR
TO BACK AWAY BE WHO YOU ARE
TO CHANGE YOUR PATH GO ANOTHER WAY
IT’S NOT TOO LATE YOU CAN BE SAVED
IF YOU FEEL DEPRESSED WITH PAST REGRETS
THE SHAMEFUL NIGHTS HOPE TO FORGETS
CAN DISAPPEAR THEY CAN ALL BE WASHED AWAY
BY THE ONE WHO’S STRONG CAN RIGHT YOUR WRONGS
CAN RID YOUR FEARS DRY ALL YOUR TEARS
AND CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THIS BIG WORLD
HE WILL TAKE YOUR DARK DISTORTED VIEW
AND WITH HIS LIGHT HE WILL SHOW YOU TRUTH
AND AGAIN YOU’LL SEE THROUGH THE EYES OF A LITTLE GIRL
Luke 12:6-7 (The Message)
"What's the price of two or three pet canaries? Some loose change, right? But God never overlooks a single one. And he pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head! So don't be intimidated by all this bully talk. You're worth more than a million canaries."
More Beautiful You
By Jonny Diaz
LITTLE GIRL FOURTEEN FLIPPING THROUGH A MAGAZINE
SAYS SHE WANTS TO LOOK THAT WAY
BUT HER HAIR ISN’T STRAIGHT HER BODY ISN’T FAKE AND SHE’S ALWAYS FELT OVERWEIGHT
WELL LITTLE GIRL FOURTEEN I WISH THAT YOU COULD SEE
THAT BEAUTY IS WITHIN YOUR HEART
AND YOU WERE MADE WITH SUCH CARE YOUR SKIN YOUR BODY AND YOUR HAIR
ARE PERFECT JUST THE WAY THEY ARE
THERE COULD NEVER BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU
DON’T BUY THE LIES DISGUISES AND HOOPS THEY MAKE YOU JUMP THROUGH
YOU WERE MADE TO FILL A PURPOSE THAT ONLY YOU COULD DO
SO THERE COULD NEVER BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU
LITTLE GIRL TWENTY-ONE THE THINGS THAT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE
ANYTHING TO GET AHEAD
AND YOU SAY YOU’VE GOT A MAN BUT HE’S GOT ANOTHER PLAN
ONLY WANTS WHAT YOU WILL DO INSTEAD
WELL LITTLE GIRL TWENTY-ONE YOU NEVER THOUGHT THAT THIS WOULD COME
YOU STARVE YOURSELF TO PLAY THE PART
BUT I CAN PROMISE YOU THERE’S A MAN WHOSE LOVE IS TRUE
AND HE’LL TREAT YOU LIKE THE JEWEL YOU ARE
SO TURN AROUND YOU’RE NOT TOO FAR
TO BACK AWAY BE WHO YOU ARE
TO CHANGE YOUR PATH GO ANOTHER WAY
IT’S NOT TOO LATE YOU CAN BE SAVED
IF YOU FEEL DEPRESSED WITH PAST REGRETS
THE SHAMEFUL NIGHTS HOPE TO FORGETS
CAN DISAPPEAR THEY CAN ALL BE WASHED AWAY
BY THE ONE WHO’S STRONG CAN RIGHT YOUR WRONGS
CAN RID YOUR FEARS DRY ALL YOUR TEARS
AND CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THIS BIG WORLD
HE WILL TAKE YOUR DARK DISTORTED VIEW
AND WITH HIS LIGHT HE WILL SHOW YOU TRUTH
AND AGAIN YOU’LL SEE THROUGH THE EYES OF A LITTLE GIRL
Luke 12:6-7 (The Message)
"What's the price of two or three pet canaries? Some loose change, right? But God never overlooks a single one. And he pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head! So don't be intimidated by all this bully talk. You're worth more than a million canaries."
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friendships
Why Moms Need Each Other
by Elisabeth Corcoran
From Christian Women Today
I believe that God wants me to have friends that will walk through this life with me. One of the best parts of my life is the amazing friendships I have. I lean on my girlfriends. God provides so much tangible love and support through my friends.
In fact, a while back, I was having a pretty big struggle in my marriage. And two women seemingly dropped into my life just for that season and just for that issue. I am stronger in my relationship with God and in my marriage…due in large part to their support. I have two girlfriends that I’m in an accountability relationship with - we’ve opened up our lives to each other and we pray for each other - because we know the value of living out our lives in community. I even have a friend that cares for me so much that she has helped me try to mend a relationship with a mutual friend. This is what true friends do.
"The rule of the universe," wrote C.S. Lewis to his friend, is "that others can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, and one can paddle every canoe except one's own". For me, cultivating my friendships is a necessity - and it should be for you as well.
I read recently that the divorce rate is high partly because women are isolated from each other. It mentioned that so many of the things a healthy marriage needs, such as accountability, emotional support and prayer, flow from women’s friendships.
So make the time to develop those female friendships. No matter what season of life you’re in, you’ll need to be creative:
by Elisabeth Corcoran
From Christian Women Today
I believe that God wants me to have friends that will walk through this life with me. One of the best parts of my life is the amazing friendships I have. I lean on my girlfriends. God provides so much tangible love and support through my friends.
In fact, a while back, I was having a pretty big struggle in my marriage. And two women seemingly dropped into my life just for that season and just for that issue. I am stronger in my relationship with God and in my marriage…due in large part to their support. I have two girlfriends that I’m in an accountability relationship with - we’ve opened up our lives to each other and we pray for each other - because we know the value of living out our lives in community. I even have a friend that cares for me so much that she has helped me try to mend a relationship with a mutual friend. This is what true friends do.
"The rule of the universe," wrote C.S. Lewis to his friend, is "that others can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, and one can paddle every canoe except one's own". For me, cultivating my friendships is a necessity - and it should be for you as well.
I read recently that the divorce rate is high partly because women are isolated from each other. It mentioned that so many of the things a healthy marriage needs, such as accountability, emotional support and prayer, flow from women’s friendships.
So make the time to develop those female friendships. No matter what season of life you’re in, you’ll need to be creative:
- Start a playgroup-- let the kids run wild while you have lunch.
- Meet at a kid-friendly restaurant or a park in the middle of the week with a girlfriend and her kids.
- Find a church that you love and start attending and plugging in.
- Get in a small group that meets regularly.
- Find a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group in your area.
- Something I took advantage of last year was my kids’ naptime. I have a few different friends who either aren’t mothers yet or have kids in school - they would come to my house during naptime to catch up or for a more formal study time together (that way, I was accomplishing building my friendships with these women, while not having to leave my house or my husband or the kids one more time each week).
- Other tips: use e-mail; make dinner dates while a sitter watches the kids; send funny or encouraging cards to each other; celebrate special occasions together; just celebrate your friendship together.
All these suggestions simply to say - friends are going to be one of your main lifelines during these years - so find them and work at making them strong. It will be an investment of time that you will never regret.
And if you find yourself in a lonely season friendship-wise, it may mean that you’ll need to take the first step. Most relationships begin because one person took a risk to share their heart with someone. But it will be well worth your effort if you do.
Elisabeth K. Corcoran is the author of Calm in My Chaos: Encouragement for a Mom’s Weary Soul (2001),
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Family Fall Fun Idea
Have you ever been to Lynd's Fruit Farms in Pataskla? We took Caleb there to pick his first pumpkin in 2004 (ok, so he was 3 months old, it was more for us). I've wanted to go apple picking with my boys but have never actually done it. This fall we're going to do it, no really I mean it. We have the "u-pick" schedule on our refrigerator and I have the date on our calendar (we're planning to go the weekend of October 3rd because the Red Delicious apples will be ready and those are our favorite)!
My boys are going to love it. If you're thinking about going apple picking this fall and your kids are anything like my 5 year old, you need to check out this movie "Apple Farming for Kids". The Grove City library has it but only in VHS (we still have a VHS player, can you believe it!) If you reserve it online (ask me if you're not familiar with how to do this) you can choose the DVD from another library.
Another thing they have at Lynd's Farm is a Giant Corn Maze.....and I mean GIANT! Here's an aerial picture of it.
I've never been through a corn maze this big and I think my kids might be too young for it but if you have older kids, they would probably love it. They chose a theme this year, "Persian Nights". As you can see from the picture they went to a lot of work to design that maze. They have something new this year for the younger kids, barrel train rides.
So if the weather is nice and you're looking for some "Fall Fun" for the whole family this might be a great choice.
Happy Fall Y'All
(this is my favorite time of year.....I just wish it lasted longer)
**** For those of you who are new to the "Blog World" when you see text underlined and in a different color, that usually means you can click on it to take you to a link/website. For instance at the beginning of this blog "Lynd's Fruit Farm" is underlined and is blue. You can click on the underlined word and it will take you to Lynd's Farm website where there is more information. Hope this helps!
My boys are going to love it. If you're thinking about going apple picking this fall and your kids are anything like my 5 year old, you need to check out this movie "Apple Farming for Kids". The Grove City library has it but only in VHS (we still have a VHS player, can you believe it!) If you reserve it online (ask me if you're not familiar with how to do this) you can choose the DVD from another library.
Another thing they have at Lynd's Farm is a Giant Corn Maze.....and I mean GIANT! Here's an aerial picture of it.
I've never been through a corn maze this big and I think my kids might be too young for it but if you have older kids, they would probably love it. They chose a theme this year, "Persian Nights". As you can see from the picture they went to a lot of work to design that maze. They have something new this year for the younger kids, barrel train rides.
So if the weather is nice and you're looking for some "Fall Fun" for the whole family this might be a great choice.
Happy Fall Y'All
(this is my favorite time of year.....I just wish it lasted longer)
**** For those of you who are new to the "Blog World" when you see text underlined and in a different color, that usually means you can click on it to take you to a link/website. For instance at the beginning of this blog "Lynd's Fruit Farm" is underlined and is blue. You can click on the underlined word and it will take you to Lynd's Farm website where there is more information. Hope this helps!
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