tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19995740602993201652024-03-05T09:35:45.747-08:00New BeginningsHi there!!! Welcome to Karens Krazy Korner. Take a seat, steal a few minutes just for yourself. This is a place to laugh and share and I hope you will visit often. We will share tips, tricks of the trade and all things that we women do. Again Welcome!Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-71942171435705169432011-03-02T13:18:00.000-08:002011-03-02T13:18:14.724-08:00I won I wonWow its been a while since I posted... Time flies when you are having "fun".... ie...work... <br />
Well, To my pleasant surprise I won a give away over at One Simple County Girl.... Donna sure can put together a prize pack. Got my goodies in the mail so I wanted to show them off...<br />
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As you can tell I am very pleased with my goodies... So if you get a chance go visit Donna at her blogsite... itw worth a visit... <br />
Have a great day all!! <br />
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KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-59201295138656849562011-02-05T14:27:00.000-08:002011-02-05T14:27:23.249-08:00My Salvation Army FindsSorry folks, I dont usually post twice in one day but I couldnt wait to share...My oldest and I went out today to spend some quality time so that means browsing in Good Will, Salvation Army, Ross Dress for Less and Target... <br />
Got some stuff.... but my favorites were from the Salvation Army. I found a candle globe, a 3 ft trencher, berry/star wreath, a wooden spoon and a pot (no pic of the pot)<br />
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</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-84662335577066074092011-02-05T05:05:00.000-08:002011-02-05T05:05:27.888-08:00Simple Joy~Beautiful BlessingsIts a cold rainy, icy morning here in central PA, but as I sit here sipping a hot cup of coffee, I wanted to share my thoughts.<br />
I am blessed... Yes I whine and complain, and there are things that happen out of my control that I dont like, but I am truely blessed. Here are some reasons why: Some simple joys.....<br />
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A hot cup of coffee on a cold morning<br />
Seeing the beauty of huge snowflakes falling (even tho I hate snow)<br />
Ice coated trees- as long as the electricity stays on<br />
A cute doggy snuggling in bed in the early morning<br />
Two girls giggling in the night<br />
No where I HAVE to be<br />
Hubby being home<br />
Teen in a good mood<br />
Upcoming breakfast that I dont have to cook!!<br />
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This week has been crazy... Evaluations at work, more work than I know what do do with. A cranky 9 yo who is destined to be a lawyer who likes to argue about EVERYTHING. Then a pipe burst in the garage flooding it with about an inch or two of water. The first nice we had ice, I went out to pick up my teen and slipped down 3 concrete steps... and let me tell you... those bruises hurt. Thank God I didnt hit my head.... <br />
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So... Friday at quitten time was a real joy.... had some me time. (if you call grocery shopping alone me time) and some cuddle time with the hubby... <br />
So I am going to enjoy this weekend... Friends, food and fun is in order.<br />
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Have a happy weekend... and count your blessings... <br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-27021735002931730332011-01-30T17:37:00.000-08:002011-01-30T17:37:40.837-08:00Welcome to my HouseMy sister and I were texting this afternoon back and forth. She was sharing pics of her new apartment and I told her I wished she could come see my house.... so her response was... Text them to me!!<br />
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Soooo I went around and took a few pics downstairs. Now I have to qualify these with ... the house is in a constant state of disaster... 2 kids, 4 pets and mama and daddy who work full time... but here goes.<br />
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Thats most of downstairs... didnt take you in the laundy, or the outporch room... maybe next time... <br />
The house is 111 years old... built in 1900... In pretty darn good shape for her age.... <br />
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thats it for now... <br />
Hugs<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-88628198677811809632011-01-27T18:55:00.000-08:002011-01-27T18:55:38.811-08:00Big Snow and Little Snow and a Stink BugHello again folks. I guess like so many of you here on the East coast... we got snow again. I guess I really shouldnt complain as thus far its not been toooooo horrible (shhhh). <br />
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However, we still have February to go and that is typically when we get our largest snows. Thanks to my brother in law, I have not had to do much shoveling this year. He has done most of it for me and boy does my back ever appreciate it. <br />
The snow we got the other night made driving home quite the activity. The snow was blowing straight toward the windshield making visiability just awful. However, once home it was beautfiul to watch... just looking up in the sky and seeing quarter sized flakes falling straight down and quieting the earth... just heavenly... So I wanted to share a pic of it with you... I had two.. but my phone/camera is not cooperating... (probably the user).<br />
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Now... my headiing says.... Stink Bug... What the heck?<br />
Did you know that the ugly stinky bug can sting? First of all... how the heck can those suckers be living in January... 2nd... oh yes... I found out the hard way... I was snuggling with my pillow the other night when all of a sudden I felt a sting on my chin... Dang it that stinker didnt sting me... or bite me or whatever it did... I have a dime sized mark on the side of my face... almost like a burn.... like you'd get with a curling iron.... but it also itches at the same time. I guess that stinker either didnt want to share my pillow or didnt want to cuddle. I tried to get a pic of it but the droid phone isnt user friendly to take self pics.. (or user error). <br />
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Either way, I will live... So... thats it for now... Watch out for those stink bugs and stay warm!!<br />
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Hugs<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-10031200016869576002011-01-23T13:27:00.000-08:002011-01-23T13:27:39.161-08:00A New Year and a Re-DoNow as many of you may know, over a year ago we moved into our new home. A 110 year old victorian type house. I love this house and the previous owner took fantastic care of this house and we still speak occassionally. Lovely lady... <br />
Well now... There are a few cosmetic things I want to do... One of them is to repaint the top part of our dining room... Currently it is a pinkish/purple color with the white beadwork .. love the beadboard... the color above... ummm not so much... Pics later on that one... <br />
Hubby and I cannot quite agree on a color as of yet... so it remains... ummm purkle... <br />
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Now the kitchen is what I dislike the most.... Gray whitewashed cabinets and old peeling (read... ugly) wallpaper... so instead of working on teh dining room, hubby and I actually agreed on what to start with in the kitchen... <br />
The current plan is to paint the cabinets white and change the hardware... easy as pie... What to do with the walls is a bigger problem... There appears to be NO insulation in the outer walls... our glasses come out chilled from the cabinets but as I cannot afford someone to come blow insulation... its gotta wait... unless someone has a better option??<br />
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I started peeling wallpaper to see what Im dealing with and it appears there is just some paint under it... Okay... check... easy enough... Now I just need to decide what to paint it. I am thinking of going red... but have heard reds are hard to paint.... may end up red with some faux something so it doesnt look so bad... and I am thinking that with the kitchen cabinets white... the red wont make the kitchen tooooooo small. (Its small enough as is).. So i bought some white paint and will try it on one of the cabinet doors this week to see how it looks. <br />
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Now where my hutch is is where the old owners hutch was and her is a bit bigger... they apparently build a soffet thingy over it.. and as mine is shorter..... you can see under it... and talk about some reallllyyyyy old ugly wallpaper... will prob tear it down and put the molding with the rest... Here.. take a look<br />
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So... now its time to see what I can do... cheaply.... <br />
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The countertop is a gray/white speckled counter..... will have to leave it or now... or use the counter paint to re-do it... <br />
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Keep watching for updates.... <br />
Hugs<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-44352904405452219222011-01-18T17:04:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:04:03.342-08:00Death of the Morning BrewAlas dear friends.. there has been a death in the househould.... Last week, I noticed that a part of broken on my trusty Mr. Coffee.... But... it was still workable... just had to wiggle the top just right and it would close... <br />
No problem... right?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7K150I6IS2aVoxSi1wW_vm6CCI9QcEK1CP1hIlIZwoaQA7M7Fm8lassanxYnpPq1m3jxae1UtAZL2SLuF_pDaH1cc618krlj29Pqr09jLF0inYsvw74eyS2MODIivn0k8vbCh1Ed4uRA/s1600/coffee+II.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7K150I6IS2aVoxSi1wW_vm6CCI9QcEK1CP1hIlIZwoaQA7M7Fm8lassanxYnpPq1m3jxae1UtAZL2SLuF_pDaH1cc618krlj29Pqr09jLF0inYsvw74eyS2MODIivn0k8vbCh1Ed4uRA/s1600/coffee+II.bmp" /></a></div>Well, this morning, I had my dear friend ready to roll for an early 5:50 brew (heck normal is 6:10) and was sooooooo ready for my hugeeeee mug o joe this morning... ummmm I was drooling just thinking bout it... nothing better on a colddddd icy morning than a hot cup of coffee...... <br />
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Staggering down the stairs in my slippers.... .hmmmm no smell of coffee... weird.... <br />
Hmmmm, pots not a brewing... hmmmm did I set the timer wrong (wouldnt be the first time).... so I just toddled on over and pressed the on button... <br />
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Staggered on into the living room to check on the road conditions... icy ya know.... when I hear a "CRRAACCKKK" from the kitchen....<br />
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Yep, you guessed it... NOOOOOOOOOO coffee and a broken coffee pot...<br />
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Soooo what to do.... ??? I need some advice folks... <br />
Should I replace my Mr coffee with the current one.... or should I replace with???<br />
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Help me out here folks... these are pricey.... are they worth it? Am I gonna feel really guilty if I buy something expensive... <br />
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All opinions welcome!!!<br />
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Hugs<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-18849255936693355502011-01-09T17:55:00.000-08:002011-01-09T17:55:50.513-08:00Happy Farm Show WeekHere in central PA, its now Farm Show week. A very packed week of lots of people, food and farm animals. Today we decided to venture there with the kids and had a great time. I ate a powedered potato donut, 1/2 a milkshake, fried cheese cube and a fried mushroom. Now not the most nutritionous (is that a word?) and Im certain lots of folks broke their New Years resolutions but this is the Only time of the year I have milkshake and verrrrrrryyyyyy few times throughout the year do I have a donut or something deep fried. <br />
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But let me tell ya... it was YUMMMMYYYYY.... <br />
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Also this weekend I was a busy bee making egg rolls Thanks to my wonderful mother in law I have taken her recipe and made it our own.. now again, not the lowest calorie choices but I bet you could brush with egg wash and bake them and it would be just as good... so here we go...<br />
8 oz mozerella cheese<br />
2 - 16 oz bags of frozen veggies (carrots, brocolli, califlower, corn etc)<br />
1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or beef<br />
rice ( I use about 6 cups cooked)<br />
I microwave my veggies while browning my turkey. i have my rice already cooked and ready to go. <br />
I do season my meat/rice with adobo or any other spices you like. <br />
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I use a mini chopper to mince my veggies and mix all of the above together. <br />
I take bout 2 tablespoons per eggroll wrapper and roll and seal. <br />
I then take them and deep fry them in a frying pan on the stove until golden brown . This make about 40-45 egg rollls<br />
The whole family loves these and except for the deep frying part are really healthy and great for those non veggie eaters.<br />
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Stay warm all.... <br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-59102796585450722592011-01-01T06:24:00.000-08:002011-01-01T06:24:10.773-08:00Happy New Year 2011Good morning folks... saw the New Year come in with some friends and family. Was a nice relaxing evening. Lots of food and fun.. Some of our guests had to go home early, but thats okay... the new year started anyway.... <br />
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Hope this year is the best one ever. Still cant believe its 2011. Seems like just yesterday we were partying like its 1999... then the big "crash" of all the computers of 2000.... Wow... <br />
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Resolutions this year?? None really... just to send the time I have on this earth enjoying it with my family... watching my girls grow into women and spending time with friends... Sound great huh?<br />
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So my friends.... Happy New Year!!! <br />
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KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-73239065102864240922010-12-29T05:16:00.000-08:002010-12-29T05:16:59.707-08:00Merry Post Christmas<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We survived another year... I think. Overall it was a great Christmas. However, hubby and oldest daughter were sick with the stomach bug that has been going around... </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Our inlaws were down from NH but unfortunately had to leave early cause of the snow that was headed to New England... boo hoo... but it was great to see them for a couple of days anyway. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Merry Post Christmas yall.... </div><div style="text-align: left;">Karen</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-1079257334257173162010-12-25T15:28:00.000-08:002010-12-25T15:28:29.641-08:00Merry Christmas, Blessed DayWith all the excitement of friends and family, I am eternally grateful that I am loved... I am blessed to have beautiful healthy children and a wonderful husband... <br />
Most of all... Christ is Lord and gave the most beautiful gift of all.....<br />
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KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-24858752821957272462010-12-20T04:43:00.000-08:002010-12-20T04:43:07.102-08:00Happy MondayWOW 5 days till Christmas!!! Where did the year go? Not sure we are going to have a WHITE Christmas.. but you dont hear me complaining at alll... NOOOOO SNNNOOOOWWWWW..... <br />
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Wanted to share a new addition to my snowman collection and my weekend project... <br />
Now I loveeee snowmen.... Primitive, modern, fat, thin, I like'em all... So here is one we picked up on out trip to NJ to see a friend of ours... <br />
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Now my weekend project was a fun one.. I had little elves as helpers so it did not go quickly but was entertaining.... I'm a semi soap maker (meaning I do it periodically and only do melt/pour) I hope to graduate to cold method soon... but for this adventure.... Here we are:<br />
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Stay warm folks!<br />
Hugs and Blessings<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-34197470854171867152010-12-15T05:40:00.000-08:002010-12-15T05:40:28.828-08:00Wednesday WonderToday I am off work and just hanging out with my hubby before he goes to work. We dont currently get to see each other much during the week, so we are gonna do a bit of Christmas shopping and have lunch together before he goes to work. <br />
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Also want to post a picture of my girls... now kids will be kids and despite the 6 yr age difference they get along soooo lovingly... or not! The night of the Cabaret my 16yo was so filled with good will and good spirits....<br />
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Thats the quick Wednesday update... Hope you have a great day!!!Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-1636222690733191132010-12-12T05:37:00.000-08:002010-12-12T05:37:26.447-08:00Holy MolyCouple of dear friends and relatives asked me why I hadn't blogged in awhile... (somebody does read this?) so I figured I'd better get a move on... <br />
Getting closer and closer to Christmas and I am in the spirit!! Tree is up and decorated, MOST of the Christmas gifts are bought, some are even wrapped and under the tree!<br />
Today is a cold winters day, cold rain, blustry.... so what does that mean??? COOKING AND BAKING. <br />
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Planning on a huge pot o soup.. my hamburger soup... <br />
1lb ground beef or turkey, well seasoned<br />
1 can carrots<br />
1 can of corn<br />
1bag of noodles<br />
chicken/beef broth<br />
add any other spices or ingredients that sound good<br />
Mix all together and allow to simmer.... ymmmm quick simple and warm in the tummy<br />
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Am also planning on baking some cookies. I wish my outer Betty Crocker was as good as my inner one... I have great cookie plans and hope they turn out well.... <br />
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Will have to post some pics soon of our tree.... Love to sit by the tree and just watch the lights.... very relaxing. <br />
Hope all are well!! <br />
See ya soon.. <br />
Be Blessed<br />
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I must say I am very happy hubby decided to get another bike!<br />
The event we attended last night was in MD for the Hometown Hero's organization. They had two of our wounded vets there who were gracious enough to be the spokepersons for the event. Hopefully they raised lots of money for this very worthy cause. <br />
Here is a pic of just the IO guys and a few sponsors and our spokepersons. Several folks had already left so the group is actually a bit smaller and did not include us ladies or the motorcycle support folks. Sorry the quality is not great... but we had a great turnout!Here are a couple of us as well... <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all it was a great day... Weather was perfect for riding and the leather coming home last night really felt good!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Would like everyone to keep in mind our group is sponsoring a Cancer Ride Oct 10th. It a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. All the bikes are donating $10 a bike. In addition we are accepting addtional donations as well and those names will be written on a poster board and we will ride in memory of or support of whomever you choose.... If you would like to dontate, let me know... if not, just pray for good weather and a good turnout!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, thats it for me right now folks! Off to do some additional riding before the weather gets cold and I will start crafting again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Karen</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-21414903454192406332010-07-18T05:01:00.000-07:002010-07-18T05:01:42.648-07:00Well Hello ThereI figured I'd better check in before I forget I even exist. Life is full and busy, which is a good think. <br />
Dear Hubby is home, off the road and we are all very happy. He has taken a 3-11 Monday thru Friday and an occasional saturday. I hope it turns out to be as good as they are saying it is... We sure could use the break. <br />
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My oldest is going to her dad's for 2 weeks. They are already trying to talk her into coming to live with them, but she is my girl, my mama's girl and she won't go. Not that I would let her anyway...lol. <br />
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My baby girl is going to her Noonie's for a week. They get some 1:1 time and mommy and daddy get a break.I'm happy they get to spend some time together this summer. Will be good for her.<br />
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Work is going well... if you remember (or not), I left my old company for a new one... We have had some folks who have left or are leaving but for the most part I am not sorry to see them go. One was just cancerous and told numerous lies about me and my boss before and after we came to the company. All the stories are coming to light and its just amazing.... <br />
So hopefully, possibly, maybe... some re-organization is going to go on and I maybe getting the managers position. I hope so... I feel like I am doing that level of work now, or I'm delusional...lol... <br />
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So... with the Motorcycle club, we have been spending time with them and getting to know other folks... Its a lot of fun and this is the perfect time of year to ride. So we are really enjoying the fun and hope to continue to some time to come.... <br />
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Thats me in a nutshell.. I could go all philosophical on here or crafty (which I have not been lately), but for now will just say good-bye.Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-20167792206503207232010-06-27T16:42:00.000-07:002010-06-27T16:42:04.848-07:00Family....<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have been doing lots of thinking about family lately...Family means a lot more than just blood relatives. Family means anyone you have let into your heart and soul. It means being there for one another no questions asked. It means smacking you upside the head when you screw up (not physically) but still being beside you to help you thru. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have blood family... fewer and fewer and I dont hear from most of them anymore... but I love them and know they love me...</div>I have my married family.. who have opened their hearts, homes and shared their lives with me as well... <br />
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And I my friends family... just a few... but people I love to spend time with and cherish. <br />
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I am blessed... some are alone by circumstance or by choice, but I just have to pick up the phone for any of my family to talk with me, to listen to me vent... to share my joy. <br />
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So you are you are part of my blood family, friend family or marriage family... I Love You all.. .and truely cherish each of you.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After the cookout our friends stayed and the new Iron Order Motorcycle club - the Gearheads Crew was born. Dave the president "patched in" both Sean and our other friend Damian. So we now have a President, VP and Business Manager. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sunday was a riding day for sure... we left here on the bike about 7:30 and headed out... at one point we had 6 bikes with 10 people.. Beautiful day to ride.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Hubby bought my vest for when us girls join the group as a "maiden".... it was a pre worn vest obviously by a Maiden because you could tell where the patches were on previously.... too funny!<br />
Here is a pic of us on the bike<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">What a great day!!!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Short and sweet for me... Till next time folks.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Karen</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-51165934383888075252010-06-13T12:08:00.000-07:002010-06-13T12:08:49.682-07:00Whats good to eat?Happy Sunday everyone, I figured I'd better write before folks think I died... lol<br />
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</div>Was craving some pizza the other day and really didnt want to eat a huge amount of carbs... just makes me crave more... sooooo found website with THE BEST low carb pizza crust... <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Now before you curl up your nose at this creation.. I'd have to say... just try it... I gave it to my 8yo and she had NO idea what it was made of until after she ate 1/2 the pizza and I told her what it was.... </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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1 cup of mozzarella cheese<br />
1 egg<br />
pizza spices (oregano, garlic, <br />
Mix it all up... put it on a welllllll greased cookie sheet/pizza pan ( I made 2 pan sized pizzas)... pretty thin in the middle... a bit thicker on the outside.. <br />
400 degrees for 12 minutes or so... (think I baked mine a bit longer and had to flip it to get it to brown on both sides)<br />
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When its done, cool for 5 then add your pizza sauce, cheese and other toppings. <br />
Here is the final result, I ended up having to eat it with a fork but holy moly was it ever good..... <br />
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Till next time.<br />
Karen<br />
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This week was hell on the truck... I ran and ran and ran.... <br />
Riley had to go to the orthodontist, softball game, kids friend house, pcp and eye doctor.<br />
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Riley had a clear something stuck in her cornea and so we spent some quality time at the eye dr place... And we gotta go back this week for a checkup to make sure all is well. Her vision is still a bit blurry but is getting better every day. <br />
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Last night we went to a biker party with some friends... now dont freak out folks.. these are NOT the Hells Angels, lets cause trouble and raise hell type. <br />
These are law abiding, good ole boys who want to be part of a brotherhood and have a good time. We are law abiding folks who just like to be a part of something. We have police, truck drivers, hard working men... No felons or law breakers allowed... <br />
And it was fun. This was an event that we could even take the kids too.. Just a lot of food, drinks, Bikes bikes and more bikes and some fun... <br />
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This week, I hope to get things setted a bit... Still gonna do some running, but we are planning my dd2's birthday bash (for the adults~ the kid part comes later) and getting ready for that. <br />
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Thats about it for now. <br />
Hang in there.<br />
Be Blessed<br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-6704702490796681952010-05-30T17:29:00.000-07:002010-05-30T17:29:54.119-07:00Happy Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNk11eGrb0LP8O9yOcZXSswi91hTYtJjN_uAHjSxNzAEYAz5fsmqETExZ4x9DAkwyTdomDDTxgkl2tkmbQhJkedUx_M7YRVpC3RL4EAE0wdcktf3Uvob_PEEIpeF_KEB73e9ZplAkYR4/s1600/flag.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNk11eGrb0LP8O9yOcZXSswi91hTYtJjN_uAHjSxNzAEYAz5fsmqETExZ4x9DAkwyTdomDDTxgkl2tkmbQhJkedUx_M7YRVpC3RL4EAE0wdcktf3Uvob_PEEIpeF_KEB73e9ZplAkYR4/s320/flag.bmp" /></a></div><br />
I am wishing all of my blogger friends a wonderful Memorial Day. I am truely thankful for all the military friends and family who have served, are currently serving and will serve in the future. I have true respect for all of those whose truely sacrifice for our freedoms. One of my youngest memories is of looking at my dads old army pictures when he served, and my uncles... Then I grew up to marry an Air Force man whose brother served in the Navy and whose son is now in the Army. <br />
Now my current husband was in the Army briefly but has cousins and relatives who have served and are currently serving. I have close friends who are currently serving and its almost as hard on the family as it is on our servicemen as well. I have huge respect for you as well. <br />
I hope no one takes our freedoms lightly. Make yourself part of America, Vote, listen to the news, get involved. This is OUR country. Let's defend and make America a proud place to live, not subservient to the world. These colors dont run... .and if you dont like them... GO HOME..... you are not wanted here!!<br />
Okay.. .off my soapbox now... <br />
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Yesterday was a great day. The weather was perfect and the family was together. We took our girls to Eastern State Pennitenary to visit. Now if any of you like Ghost Hunters you will know this prison was featured here... We didnt see any ghosts but some fantastic architechure and had a really good time. Here are just a couple pics.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Karen</div> Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-1017212380139314282010-05-26T03:18:00.000-07:002010-05-26T03:18:02.416-07:00Well I knew it couldnt last forever<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As we were leaving last night for Riley's open house (which was REALLY cute BTW), I start hearing, thump thump thump from my tahoe </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_FTnWuidCEpq-flzDy2yOMqe1aOzExRuVV5H4O49rsmcVoEIFfo3US_97zTZN9eGSj9Jclr2ApuUfNx1LP0ucCVPfrWR10GB-gINKpMibTAV_1aXRMdMcsw6-lFC5hPkjTCIHFmpH7s/s1600/tahoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_FTnWuidCEpq-flzDy2yOMqe1aOzExRuVV5H4O49rsmcVoEIFfo3US_97zTZN9eGSj9Jclr2ApuUfNx1LP0ucCVPfrWR10GB-gINKpMibTAV_1aXRMdMcsw6-lFC5hPkjTCIHFmpH7s/s320/tahoe.jpg" /></a>..... So I pull over, Have Melissa check under the truck </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Cause I am just sure I am dragging something foreign down the road with me... Nope the coast is clear... but Im still hearing Thump thump thump... What the heck? Now of course you MUST know that I am 3 payments away from owning the big green beast outright... and of course there is something that is going to happen when you are this close to full ownership... So I called my trusty mechanic (AKA... My husband Sean) and did the car noises over the phone to the tune of 100's of talking parents before the show.... Nope, he cant figure it out by my oh so accurate description.(??) So we make it home... thumping all the way (sounds like a bad christmas song).. get a shower... get settled and start watching Glee (I've officially become a Gleek), when my mechanic calls and says... "Come get me... I want to look at the truck"... now how fortunate is it that he just HAPPENED to be at the truck stop for an overnight and not out on the road.... So I trek off to pick him up... and after a thorough evaluation of the patient... diagnosis.... "bad wheel bearing"... Whew... something fixable.. I'm bracing myself for something really bad like.. transmission... something really expensive... but it the whole scheme of car repairs... this one isnt gonna be too awful... So hubby is going to call the shop tomorrow for me as this is something he cant fix in the driveway this weekend (yes he will be home) and we hope they can get it in quickly. But until then... I get to drive the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHG1DY98dRVCZnj7_midu61d_4z7G6uDjrCS4khSXpk30KBJq0nHq0QFV6oQ0BDQZedx4SRhfDt3gwgVt7x1uM1i_R7eGWlxMrmz9kzFKDuMpyrPT32_ZYK9J9ll1RMakg3utgAv_K3g/s1600/mustang.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHG1DY98dRVCZnj7_midu61d_4z7G6uDjrCS4khSXpk30KBJq0nHq0QFV6oQ0BDQZedx4SRhfDt3gwgVt7x1uM1i_R7eGWlxMrmz9kzFKDuMpyrPT32_ZYK9J9ll1RMakg3utgAv_K3g/s320/mustang.bmp" /></a>wooo hoooo... (And no honey I will NOT leave any trash in it).. he loves that car more than me... So for the next few days I will be a hot mama!! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">See ya on the road.... </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Karen</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-86010116131508195402010-05-23T13:33:00.000-07:002010-05-23T13:33:11.516-07:00Its Sunday AgainSeems they come along way too soon don't they? Well, I survived the weekend and it was a pretty good one. Hubby was home for Saturday... unexpectedly, so that was a nice surprise. It wasnt the whole weekend but we will take what we can get. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5ls3f8bIGTlF2K4y7oGn1XmF3PTTGcv5H2-xKW-nhykU4Y7CwS2qmQ8kKcQs2UKmdtEl0UpvlVvtsWr0xHEmMjlBgaXlEbJ8HHSVG2k4-cvnesxaVOcml0Ze3lh3j5EcOjRAk9Ha7_A/s1600/patie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5ls3f8bIGTlF2K4y7oGn1XmF3PTTGcv5H2-xKW-nhykU4Y7CwS2qmQ8kKcQs2UKmdtEl0UpvlVvtsWr0xHEmMjlBgaXlEbJ8HHSVG2k4-cvnesxaVOcml0Ze3lh3j5EcOjRAk9Ha7_A/s320/patie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">FINALLY..... went and got some patio furniture. We hope to be able to see family and friends (hint hint) this summer and do some grilling out, sitting outside with some coffee, tea, something stronger...lol... and enjoying the summer. So here is what I picked out a nice set.... still needs an umbrella but that will be coming soon. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So Come on over and sit a spell.... the housework can wait (though I did get Rileys room cleaned ~~ holy cow that was 2 hours alone, and got a couple of carpets cleaned)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Now back to work.... Leave me a message and tell me what your patio/deck means to you... Its my rest stop, my outdoor room, my window in the wind.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Be Blessed </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Karen</div>Karens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-91758477126303721292010-05-16T05:26:00.000-07:002010-05-16T05:26:10.281-07:00Happy SundaySundays are supposed to be a day of rest... but I dont see that happening. Most of the house is presentable but there is still laundry to be done and the usual stuff... darn those kids for wanting food...lol. <br />
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Today I am going to hit our local fleamarket, it covers a couple of acres and there is all kinds of "stuff" to look at. Some times there are lots of treasures, other times its just a looking expedition... so we shall see. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREH7l9QmRFYX3isGw2hS5wZE-tJm2kezbIS3-cwoeS-FIAtohFhfCkzJvlrz_7ly8qDIDkC483VQ-8IfXHSkocax0BHbTV5O1l1BUGH0WFNFuQScIzyd_Bry9YsJP2mYvDD_Bh3XFFuA/s1600/amelia.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREH7l9QmRFYX3isGw2hS5wZE-tJm2kezbIS3-cwoeS-FIAtohFhfCkzJvlrz_7ly8qDIDkC483VQ-8IfXHSkocax0BHbTV5O1l1BUGH0WFNFuQScIzyd_Bry9YsJP2mYvDD_Bh3XFFuA/s320/amelia.bmp" wt="true" /></a></div>What I am really looking for is something to complete an Amelia Earhart costume. Riley has to dress up as this person for her school project. We have a leather jacket, we have jeans, and goggles... Im really trying to locate an aviators cap... or something close... On the back of her jacket I will tape something with her name on it so they know who she is supposed to be... Will post pics when I get her done. <br />
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Other than that, Ive been battling my body. Woke up once this week with a sore neck, woke up this morning with a sore shoulder. Not sure what I've been dreaming about but man Im wrestling with something. <br />
And the dreaded weight is up..... and I think I found the culprit. I have been hooked on Flax Seeds lately... I just take a mouthful and chomp away... I like the taste and the fiber is good too... BUT I looked up the label info last night and about had a heart attack... one cup of these babies has 865 calories and 65 grams of fat...OMG... between a mouthful here and a mouthful there... I bet I eat a cup.. SO... beginning today... There will be a DRASTIC reduction in my consumption.... a teaspoon in my yogurt... and thats IT... <br />
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GEEZ.... <br />
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Anyway... off the enjoy the day... Please do the same.<br />
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Blessings, <br />
KarenKarens-Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04449400668451874226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999574060299320165.post-13393521107711072462010-05-08T16:04:00.000-07:002010-05-08T16:04:50.249-07:00Happy Mothers Day EveFirst and Foremost... to all you mothers, mothers to be and mothers of those wonderful 4 legged friends HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.<br />
Its amazing the amount of things we get into for our children. <br />
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This has been another crazy week... 2 softball games, piano practice, piano recital. Hubby did make it home so that was wonderful!<br />
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Not done a whole lot craft wise this week with all the family stuff we have been doing but as you may or may not remember we just bought this house in August, so I am having a wonderful time seeing what has been blooming in my yard.. Thus far we have had daffodils, bleeding hearts, ornamental grasses, tulips and now .... <br />
iris'... I was just admiring a neighbors whose iris' were purple bottoms and white tops.. and hoping mine there that color.... they aren't but... Here they are!! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Still havent painted my cheesebox... but I will get there eventually... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings all</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Karen</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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