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Well, it is that time of year again to make all those New Year’s resolutions. To vow to lose weight and get in shape. For me that lasts about one week, then I am right back to the old me. I always can find a reason not to take the time to exercise or eat right. I am going to make this year different. I have a plan, I joined Curves, they have a great group of people and their work out is for thirty minutes. Curves is exercise facility that caters to women only so, if you are looking for a place like that Curves may be for you. Best of all Curves is close to my house, so if I go right after work I will have no excuse not to go. Curves also has a diet plan that I am going to try. I don’t know about you but, I lose weight better with a group than by myself. I guess because I can cheat and only I know.

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While I was sitting in my new chair, in my room all by myself, I was enjoying my new Paula Deen magazine. I thought that I would pass on an item that I read in her magazine. I didn’t know or it never occurred to me that you could make your own version of condensed milk. Here is the recipe that she gives in her magazine: Mix 6 cups whole milk with 4 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract). Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, reducing liquid and stirring occasionally. Cool. This makes 4 1/2 cups and will keep (covered) in the refrigerator for several weeks. I always say that if you have condensed milk, Pillsbury crescent rolls, taco seasoning and a cake mix in your pantry you can make almost anything from dinner to desert.

Keep on cooking.

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Can you believe that Christmas has come and gone. Now the returns begin. I am luck, so far I only had to return one item. This Christmas season seemed to be more hectic than passed ones for us. I guess it is because our daughters are so involved with so many school activities. Now we are enjoying the rest of the season. Santa was good to me, I hope that he was to you. I really wanted a chair for my bedroom, so that I could go somewhere for some me time, and he came through. Now I can sit back with my new Paula Deen magazine that came the mail today and enjoy it in peace and quite.

I also, got a new George Foreman grill, I wanted one that the griddles could be removed. It will make clean up so much easier. I use my old one all the time. It is really good for grilling chicken and vegetables, when you are in a hurry for a quick meal. I dont’ recomend it for steak though, it doesn’t seem to cook it properly.

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