Monday, July 20, 2015

Hooked on Coffee?

Does anybody out there like coffee?  Am I the only coffee addicted person in the world?

I love to wake up and smell the wonderfully rich aroma of coffee.  


If you can't get by without that morning jolt or afternoon pick-me-up, you could have a caffeine addiction.  Do you rely on your morning coffee to get you out the door — and reach for another cup as soon as you get to work?  Or maybe you are like me and stop on the way to work for the second cup.  Yep, I drink a cup of coffee on my way to Starbucks each morning to buy a cup of coffee.
Definitely addicted.


 At work I have my Keurig turned ON with ample cups ready.
This coffee sign hangs over my coffee station.

Did you know that up to 90% of adult Americans consume coffee every day. Most commonly about two cups of each day. Many people who consume coffee on a regular basis report that they experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms when this popular stimulant is withdrawn, similar to the symptoms felt with the withdrawal of other addictive substances.

  • headache, fatigue, or drowsiness;
  • depressed, irritable mood;
  • difficulty concentrating;
  • flu-like symptoms of nausea and/or vomiting;
  • and muscle pain or stiffness.

  • As for me I looooooove my morning coffee and then my morning Starbucks.  My afternoon Starbucks that I get on my home from work is equally satisfying.  Starbucks should really be paying me for this post, LOL.

    Pour yourself another cup and enjoy the moment!  Hot or Cold, it's all good!


    Angel

    Saturday, July 18, 2015

    The Chain Linky CLIMB




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    WELCOME!
    It's the month long Networking Blog Hop 
    Networking means helping each other grow!! 
    If you want to promote a CLIMB link, then use #ChainLinkyCLIMB on Twitter or Google+ so that we can all help each other grow!
    Here's how the Giveaway & Co-hosting works - the co-hosts from the previous month's CLIMB will have the opportunity to participate in a Giveaway during the next CLIMB - that gives co-hosts 2 months in a row of blog growing fun!!  (If you would like to co-host please sign up at the end of this post using the last "Linky")
    Please welcome The July 2015 Chain "Linky" CLIMB week#4 co-hosts:
    April from "April Noelle"
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    April Noelle 
    April is our permanent week#4 co-host.  Checkout what's been happening on "April Noelle" lately:

    Have a Little Faith
    Sizzling Summer Giveaway 
    Summer Movie Series in Palm Beach

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    Tracy from "The Conservative Mommy"
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    The Conservative Mommy
    Tracy's blog is filled with amazing parenting tips and practical everyday tips for everyone!  This is how she describes herself & her blog: "The conservative mommy has her master of social work with a career working with substance using adolescents, behavioral concerns in children, attachment parenting, and training of professionals. After almost a decade of counseling children and families, she is now a mommy! The conservative mommy wants to talk to you about all things mommy; from instilling values in your little one to making tough parenting decisions to setting an example in your everyday living!" 
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    Susan from "Susan B. Mead - Dance with Jesus"
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    Dance with Jesus
    Susan's inspiring blog will leave you with peace & hope.  Her blog motto is: "Helping Folks Find Calm in the Chaos of Life."  This is how she describes her bog: "Have you ever felt like the journey of healing from losing someone dear to you was NOT what you hoped for?  Do you often find yourself feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed and unsure how to help yourself, much less someone else in your family?  Would you like to see that someone else has walked this path, so you can? Me too. There is HOPE…"   Also, checkout Susan's book "Dance with Jesus" (on her blog's sidebar)
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    Please enter below -one person will win:
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    CLIMB Giveaway Rules & Conditions:
    - this is open worldwide (void where prohibited)
    - You must be 18 years or older to enter 
    - You MUST have a blog to win the Ad spaces (otherwise these will become second place prizes)
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    - This Giveaway is open from June 30th, 2015 until July 31st, 2015
    - Winner must respond to email within 48 hours or a different winner will be chosen
    - Giveaway Hosts & Co-hosts can NOT enter this Giveaway!, however - JULY 2015 CLIMB blog hop co-hosts ARE allowed to enter this Giveaway (provided they are not also part of the Giveaway)
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    - All prizes will be delivered by the contributing Bloggers/Shop Owners.
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    Now onto the CLIMB (blog hop):
    We have changed it up a bit - instead of linking your homepage you may now link up to 4 of your family friendly blog posts per month!!

     
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    Friday, July 17, 2015

    Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" Party #77





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    We are so excited to have so many amazing bloggers party with us.
    Check out this weeks Featured linkups.

    Thank you so much to all those who share your blog in our party.
    Last week we had  436 awesome linkups!   

     Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 
    We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!



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    This weeks 
    Featured Bloggers


    S’mores Cake Recipe
    PinkWhen

    S’mores are everywhere and there are a bazillion different ways to make them.  I totally love the original, but decided to make this awesome S’more Cake for a large family cookout we recently had.  It was such a big hit I decided I would share it here with you.


    Cheesy Chicken Spinach Enchiladas in Jalapeño Cream Sauce
    Jenn's Random Scraps

    I have made these three times in the past month.  Cheesy Chicken Spinach Enchiladas in Jalapeño Cream Sauce.

    Chicken, onion, spinach, and cheese, all rolled up on soft tortilla shells and baked under a smooth and spicy jalapeño cream sauce.


    Summer Reading List (3rd-5th grade)
    Outside The Box Mom

    Are you looking for a list of books for your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader to read this summer? I’ve compiled a list of must read books that your child is sure to enjoy!



    How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Mental Illness
    Urban Naturale

    Mental health is a complicated subject that can be daunting; but we can all learn to look out for
    early signs of a developing issue.  Problems can be spotted early on if you know what you are looking for, and knowing how to intervene in good time can make a huge difference to the management of what could become a long-term issue with a very deep impact.



    The 10 Minute Declutter
    A Virtuous Woman 

    The 10 Minute Declutter is a perfect solution to taming those piles where ever they may be! Each morning or evening, or even more than once a day, set the timer for 10 minutes and tackle an area in your home that has collected clutter.


    DIY Pool Noodle Garden Markers
    Premeditated Leftovers

    I love not only finding fun ways to use pool noodles, but also finding fun ways to label our garden plants. These pool noodle garden markers combine both of my loves, and create a cool way to mark your plants and even help kids get in on the gardening action! Take a look below at how you can craft these easy and inexpensive pool noodle garden markers, perfect for keeping your plants organized.


    3 Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream {No Churn}
    The Baking ChocolaTess

    Cheesecake lovers unite!  Got this cheesecake covered with 3 different succulent berries!  Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are rockin’ this luscious 3 Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream with some vanilla Oreo cookies bits!

    Ohhh Pure Yumminess!


    How To Turn A Chandelier Into A Bird Feeder
    Diva of DIY



    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Happy Deal - Happy Day!

    I’ve tried baking many a perfect chocolate chip cookie.  It wasn’t until my mother gave me this recipe that I finally found how to get the most MOIST and PERFECT and CHEWY Chocolate Chip Cookie you can find (with one secret ingredient that made all of the difference!!!)


    How to sew a table runner
    Flourish & Knot

    One night a few weeks ago, in the midst of preparing school concerts, I decided that I needed to do something, anything, unrelated to music. I love music. It’s kinda my life and all. But I just needed an escape from beginner-violin-meets-beginner-trombone. You know what I mean?


    Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad
    Strength and Sunshine

    Take that boring potato salad up a notch! With roasted tri-color potatoes and celeriac root and a creamy tahini sauce, there’s nothing not to love! Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo without the heaviness of the classic, there’s a new favorite in town!


    Toddler Cloche Summer Hat
    Lacy Crochet

    The pattern is very detailed. It includes the pattern for the flower and the instructions on how to shape and starch the hat.




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