Thou Shalt Clean

I decided to go and try the homemade hair gel recipe, and while I was waiting for it to cool and set, I spent a little time browsing through the Idea Queen's blog again. This time finding Lara's Thou Shalt Clean blog. Another fantastic resource! As a mom of young children, and having a home-based business...I definitely need to maximize all of my time. I am definitely organizationally challenged :( Instead of procrastinating because I can't do it all perfect right NOW, I just need to spend a few (18) minutes doing SOMETHING instead of nothing! I am going to add this one to my blogroll? too (hope I'm using that right...ugh). Maybe, if I can figure out the RSS feed thing, I will subscribe so I can have her latest updates all of the time. She even posts REAL pictures of her home and office! WOW! Looks like the office of someone who is NOT born organized, but know how to get there!

Thanks Lara, I can't wait to start making a difference!

P.S....for those of you that actually understand blogrolls and rss, if you have some simple instructions...I'd love to hear it!

Idea Queen Tips Blog

Wow! This blog is awesome! The Idea Queen is full of money-saving tips, tricks, recipes and fun! I spent quite a bit of time just browsing through all of the wonderful ideas she has. I found a great recipe for homemade hair gel...yep..that's right...homemade hair gel. I can't wait to try it, I even have all of the ingredients in my cupboard! She has recipes for homemade bubble bath, school lunch recipes (to help minimize the boring same-ol', same-ol', and a healthy alternative to overprocessed lunch-in-a-packages), inexpensive Christmas crafts, chore lists, projects with magnets, and much, much more. I just can't believe all of the information and great ideas she has! I know I will be stopping by frequently! If I could figure out how to work my blog properly, I would add her to my favorites, or blogroll....hmmm...I feel an upcoming project! LOL
Since Halloween is getting near, I thought I'd also share some of the pages the Idea Queen has for yummy treats, spongebob costumes, and pumpkin carving patterns. Be sure to check them out!
Thank you Idea Queen for your awesome ideas, and resources!

My interview

My interview with Tamara at http://www.mommysgetaway.com/ is up. You can listen to the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/mommysgetaway look for week 3, I am the first 15 minutes, so it's easy to find me...but there are also other great products discussed. Also featured was Cathy Williams with SlimPatch, and Lexi with www.oneofakindbylexi.com.

New Banners

I had some new banners made. I think they turned out very well. As soon as I get permission from the creators, I will be posting links to their website. Both ladies were very easy to work with and did a wonderful job!

I'm going to be on blogtalk radio!

This Saturday I will be live on blogtalk radio. I will be on at 3pm MST, (4pm CST, 5pm Eastern). The link to the radio show is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?show_id=97516. I will be talking a little bit about myself and my business. Please join me! (you can tease me later) lol

Sending money online and via your cellphone

I was introduced to a great new service today. It's called Obopay. You can send money via your cell phone to anyone else with a cell phone. It has hardly any fees, especially compared to PayPal. They also have an optional prepaid mastercard to go with it. You get $10 just for signing up, and $5 for each referral you send. Sounds pretty good to me :)

New fragrance-Holyberry Balsam

Fall is just around the corner! This month's candle fragrance is Hollyberry Balsam, a mixture of fruit, spice, and forest balsam. Visit my website for a free sample http://www.SimplyTheBestCandles.biz/cotm.htm. I would love to hear what you think about our newest fragrance!

A favorite recipe~ Cream Tuna on Toast ~ Quick and easy

One of my favorite standbys is Creamed Tuna on Toast. It's quick easy, and paired with a veggie, pretty nutritious.
I've never really had a 'recipe' for it, I just kindof mixed things together. Tonight, I found a recipe online and found it was not what we are used to, so I thought I'd post my own.
First, though, I must say....cream of celery soup does not belong in Creamed Tuna on Toast!!! YUK! It may be easy, but YUK!
I am often surprised at what people come up with to use condensed soups for...cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, cream of cheddar, and cream of celery soups can be found as a base to a lot of recipes. I've heard of people making mac & cheese from cream of cheddar soup poured over noodles. This is just unbelievable to me. It doesn't even sound good! Now, maybe it is...but I'm not sure I'll ever try it. lol
So...on to my 'recipe'

First, a white sauce
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk

Salt & Pepper to taste
bread for toast

Melt the butter over med-low heat until melted, being careful not to heat too high and burn it. Add the flour and stir until it starts 'sizzling'. Add milk while whisking.

Heat over medium heat until the sauce bubbles. Add 1 can of tuna, salt and pepper, to taste.

You can double, triple, quadruple this recipe all your heart desires. If you would like to save on milk, you can do 3 parts milk to 1 part water (with the recipe above, that would be 1 1/2 c. milk and 1/2 c. water) but I would not try half water and half milk. It's just too watery and bland.

Toast bread and pour about 1/3 c. of the creamed tuna on each piece of bread. I personally like to butter my bread first, and my hubby likes cheese on his.

Enjoy!

Join me and All Natural Mommies in an online scavenger hunt~Win Prizes

Please join me in a fun online scavenger hunt. Sponsored by great companies including All Natural Mommies, My Adorable Smile, Korby Imagery, Baby Planet Boutique, Chicks and Cubs, Ra Body Basics, Soy Wax Candle, Cup Cakes Wagon, Snuggy Bugz, Baby 'N Me, Unique Treat Boutique, My Super Saving, Love Prints, Mommy Crafts, Scraps A Life, Nette's Designs, Tropical Baby Boutique, Parents Peace of Mind, Cara's Cafe, 4 Snug Bugs, Break Street Mall, Sweet Moments Prints, and Pea Pie Baby.

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Have fun and good luck!

The Best Candles ~ New Items

Here's descriptions and links to all of our new items if you'd like to check them out!
New Bakery Line >>> Apple Pie >>> Looks and smells absolutely real!

Designer Series Jar >>> A wonderful smelling candle in a beautiful, festive red jar>>> Gift box included.

Hand and Foot Cream >>> All natural balm for your hands and feet >>> Has a crisp, clean scent.

Japanese Pear Body Bar >>> Soap alternative >>> Great for your skin! Feels so good you'll never go back to 'soap' again!