Here's to 'Birthdays'!

Okay, so I've been pretty lucky blessed. I haven't personally lost anyone to cancer. Thank You, Lord! I have thankfully, however had a couple aunts on both my side and husband's side who have BEAT the disease. Praise the Lord! So why should I care about this then? Well, I'll tell ya. It's because of the faces in this picture. These 4 are my life, they are everything to me (besides my Heavenly Father).
This life is so precious and every little moment we have counts.  I want many more birthdays for myself and for these special people in my life. If you're a mom or dad, then you know the feeling you get when you look at your kids. It's a complete awe that sweeps over me trying to comprehend that they were given to me and are a part of me. There's a saying I heard before, that having children is knowing what it's like to have your heart walking around outside of your body. This is so true. My heart aches for these girls...to watch them grow, to be there for their first everythings...first day of school, first boyfriend, first time driving a car, first break-up, first date, first kiss...(well, I won't literally be with them for some of these;) though if I could, I'd somehow tag along...lol ) I want to be a part of every important moment of their lives or at least be there when they get home. Do you know that commercial where the dad is giving his daughter the keys to his car and he sees her as a little girl when she's really an adult? Those commercials get to me every time. I look at my girls and can see life passing me in a blink. I often try and savor these moments and take a mental snap-shot before it's gone. I pray that my family and I have many many more birthdays and never have to be a part of the American Cancer Society in that way. BUT I am thankful there is such an organization in existence should it ever be needed. Happy Birthday to all those out there who have made it another year because of the American Cancer Society!

"This post is sponsored by American Cancer Society."

Veggie Pizza

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Okay, so this recipe is another of my favorites. It's so simple and delicious and you feel like you're eating healthy with all the raw veggies. Perfect appetizer for parties!

Ingredients:

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened

1 package ranch dressing mix

1/2 green pepper, chopped small

1-2 carrots, peeled and chopped small

1 cup mushrooms chopped small

1 head of broccoli, chopped small

2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or according to crescent roll package) Lay out the two packages of crescent rolls into a rectangle on a baking sheet or stone. Using a rolling pin, press the seams together to make a large rectangular pizza.

Bake according to package directions until golden. Let cool.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese (you can microwave the cream cheese if it is not soft enough. It needs to be spreadable) and ranch dressing mix.

Prep veggies and chop finely. I usually use a Pampered Chef chopper for this. But a large knife will do just fine.

Spread the cream cheese mixture to cover entire crust. Next pour chopped veggies to cover crust. Press the veggies down into the cream cheese mixture to make it act like a glue.

Cut into 1-2 inch squares. Chill until ready to serve.

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Tip Tuesday: Surefire Cure for Hiccups!

Okay, so the other day I was trying to think of something that would be a good tip to share. Something that has been useful for me to know that others would possibly appreciate and I remembered how to cure hiccups! Okay okay, I can't take ALL the credit....actually, one of my best friends shared this tip with me a couple years ago and honestly, it has NEVER failed.

SOOO...do you wanna know? It's so simple and may sound a little ridiculous but trust me. It works!

Here's what you do:

Take a glass and fill it with water.

Now, drink from the opposite side of the glass.

That's it. Really.

I know what you're thinking..."Yeah right, like that's gonna work." I'm right there with ya. When my friend  told me, I thought it was a joke too...because he is always finding some way to tease me like I'm his little sister. SO I was waiting for the "catch". But really, there is none :) I promise, every single time I have used this it has worked! I even shared the tip with a friend of mine and she said it worked for her too. Sooo...if you try it and it works PLEASE let me know. If it doesn't then share that too. Love to hear from ya!