Friday, February 17, 2012

QUOTE

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
- E E. Cummings

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FUN & FOOD

I am participating in a collective, constructive, and TASTY experiment.

As such, you have been invited to be part of a recipe exchange concept. We hope you will participate. I picked those I thought would make this fun.
Please send a recipe to the person whose name is in position 1 (even if you don't know him/her) and it should be something quick, easy and without rare ingredients.
Actually, the best one is the one you know in your head and can type right now.
Don't agonize over it, it is one you make when you are short of time.
After you've sent the recipe to the person in position 1 below and only to that person, copy this letter into a new email, move my name to position 1 and put your name in position 2.
Only my and your name should show when you send your email.
Send to 10 friends BCC (blindcopy). If you cannot do this within 5 days, let us know so it will be fair to those participating. You should receive 36 recipes.
It's fun to see where they come from! Seldom does anyone drop out because we all need new ideas.
The turnaround is fast as there are only 2 names on the list and you only have to do it once.




MARKET INFORMATION

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged at 3.87%, Freddie Mac said.  The average on a 15-year fixed was also unchanged, at 3.16%.
- USA Today, February 17, 2012. -



Hi Everybody,

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read the 3rd posting on my blog, "A Moment with Molly".  It's National Heart Month, so be kind to your heart!

Best wishes,
Molly

Friday, February 10, 2012

QUOTE!


"Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do".
Orison Swett Marden

Market Conditions

30-, 15-year mortgage rates still near record lows.......


Mortgage rates nationally remain at or near record lows, Freddie Mac said yesterday. The average 30-year, fixed-rate loan was unchanged at 3.87 percent for the week that ended yesterday. The average 15-year, fixed-rate loan inched up to 3.16 percent for the recent week, compared with 3.14 percent for the previous week.

- The Columbus Dispatch - February 10, 2012



Pear and Cherry Crumble

Pear and Cherry Crumble

Click on link for a delicious recipe from The American Heart Association!
www.heart.org
February is National Heart Month

Emergency Stress Stoppers
There are many stressful situations — at work, at home, on the road and in public places. We may feel stress because of poor communication, too much work and everyday hassles like standing in line. Emergency stress stoppers help you deal with stress on the spot.
Try these emergency stress stoppers. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations and sometimes it helps to combine them.
  • Count to 10 before you speak.
  • Take three to five deep breaths.
  • Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you'll handle it later.
  • Go for a walk.
  • Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake.
  • Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.
  • Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing with everything at once.
  • Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.
  • Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbor.
- The American Heart Association -
Hi everybody. 
Just a short note to thank all of you for reading my 1st post on my blog.  I appreciated all of your comments.  As we celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th, let's not forget the 200th birthday of Columbus, Ohio on that day, too.  "Happy Birthday Columbus"!

-Molly

Friday, February 3, 2012

Quote!

"Today is your day to paint life in bold colors;
set today's rhythm with your heart-drum;
walk today's march with courage;
create today as your celebration of life."
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
 

Market Information

Average Mortgage Rates drop again to record lows.....
 
Mortgage rates fell again to new lows during the week that ended yesterday, Freddie Mac reports.  The national average for 30-year, fixed-rate loans fell to 3.87 percent in the most-recent week, down from 3.98 percent.  The national average for 15-year, fixed-rate loans fell to 3.14 percent, down from 3.24 percent.
-The Columbus Dispatch - February 3, 2012

Blueberries with Lemon Cream


   Looking for a quick and healthy recipe? Try this one! What could be better than a nice dish of blueberries?

                                                          Blueberries with Lemon Cream-
                 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, reduced-fat, or Neufchatel
  • 3/4 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 2 cup(s) blueberries
              
                     
1. Using a fork, break up cream cheese in a medium bowl. Drain off any liquid from the yogurt; add yogurt to the bowl along with honey.
 
2. Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy. Stir in lemon zest.
 
3. Layer the lemon cream and blueberries in dessert dishes or wineglasses. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
 
Source: Recipe came from everydayhealth.com

                      6 Ways to Reduce your Stress and Protect your Heart!


          1.  Build a support System
     
          2.  Recognize your stress triggers

         3.  Schedule- " In Time-Outs"

         4.   Find Fun Stress Relieving activities

         5. Sooth your soul with music

        6.  Learn how to say no


 Source for blog post: Article from everydayhealth.com. Article by Jen Laskey. Article date: 08/02/2011.


February is National Heart Month!

Dear Friends,
This is my first attempt at "blogging", so please bear with me.  I chose this topic because heart disease is very near to me.  My wonderful Father died suddenly of a massive heart attack at age 58, which is the same age as I am at the time of this writing.  In my opinion, stress was a major cause of his heart attack.  This blog addresses a few stress issues.  Thanks in advance for reading.
Molly