GIG GUIDE - Amanda & I talked about these 'Ways to Annoy your Bartender!'

Your relationship with your bartender is a delicate one. Don't mess it up!

Here are some ways that customers annoy their bartender in a big, bad way:

- Ask for a refund: Just because something doesn't strike your taste bud's fancy, doesn't mean the bartender should be footing the bill on account of your mistake.

- Go behind the bar: That's sacred turf back there. Stay on your side of the bar, no matter how thirsty or annoyed you might be at the slow service.

- Steal something: Stealing glasses or posters from the bar never goes well. And, you are very likely to not get away with it.

- Offer job advice: Pointing out who you think should be served next or accusing the bartender of watering down drinks is about as insulting as it gets.

Love it Or Loathe IT?? Laura Bell Bundy : Giddy On Up

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M&M's - Getting your ZZZZZ's!

10 TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP

-Go to bed & get up at about the same time every day, even on the weekends. Sticking to a schedule helps reinforce your body's sleep-wake cycle & can help you fall asleep more easily at night

-Don't eat or drink large amounts before bedtime. Eat a light dinner at least 2 hours before sleeping. Also limit how much you drink before bed

-Avoid nicotine, caffeine & alcohol in the evening. These are stimulants that can keep you awake

-Exercise regularly - Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, can help you fall asleep faster, however exercising right before bed may make getting to sleep more difficult

-Make your bedroom cool, dark, quiet & comfortable. Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Adjust the lighting, temperature, humidity & noise level to your preferences.

-Sleep primarily at night. Daytime naps may steal hours from nighttime slumber. Limit daytime sleep to about a half-hour & make it during mid-afternoon. If you work nights, keep your window coverings closed so that sunlight, which adjusts the body's internal clock, doesn't interrupt your sleep.

-Choose a comfortable mattress & pillow. Features of a good bed are subjective & differ for each person. But make sure you have a bed that's comfortable.

-Start a relaxing bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time to wind down. This may include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book or listening to soothing music

-Go to bed when you're tired & turn out the lights. If you don't fall asleep within 15 or 20 minutes, get up & do something else. Go back to bed when you're tired.

-Use sleeping pills only as a last resort. Check with your doctor before taking any sleep medications.

COOKING WITH MICHELLE - PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY!!!

COOKING WITH MICHELLE - PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY


When: Always on May 20th
Pick Strawberries Day is a sweet, tasty way to enjoy a late spring day. If your mom or dad ever took you picking fresh strawberries, you have a wonderful childhood memory. That memory is what will draw you to enjoy today with your own kids or grandkids! If you've never picked fresh strawberries, you've missed out on the fun. Many of those tasty berries never make it out of the field...... they go straight to your mouth.
For those who have picked strawberries before, get out today and pick some. For those who have never picked them in the field, start a new tradition today! What are you waiting for?..... go now!

STRAWBERRY PORK BBQ
1 small bottle Hickory Smoked BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups strawberry glaze
1 small onion, diced
2 pounds pork roast

1. In a medium skillet on medium high heat, brown the pork roast & saute onions
2. Place pork roast in a crock pot & add rest of the ingredients on top
3. Place on high for 1 hour & turn down to low for 6 hours. Serve on toasted buns

BEEF BRAT, CABBAGE & STRAWBERRIES
1 pound Beef Brat, 1/2 inch thick
1 small head cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
salt & pepper

1. In a large skillet, add the Beef Brat & onion. Saute a little bit & then add rest of ingredients.
2. Cook until cabbage is soft & serve

Confessions of a Disney Cast Member - Bing Travel

Confessions of a Disney Cast Member - Bing Travel

CELEBRITY NIGHT - Raising money for the United Way & Women's Resource Center!

I joined the staff at the Lost Parrot, on Neville St in Beckley for 'Celebrity Night!' ... HAD SO MUCH FUN!!! Some highlights were singing "I'm a little teapot" on the bar for a $25 tip, NOT being able to open the bottles & getting the wrong drink for almost everyone I served!!! NOT AN EASY JOB- but definitely helped a great cause & had a LOT OF FUN!!!

NEW VIDEO!!! Carrie Underwood : Undo It

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M&M's - FOODS THAT FIGHT FAT!

Fiber - Insoluble fiber provides volume to food without adding a lot of calories. Foods rich in insoluble fiber include high fiber cereal, whole wheat bread & wheat bran. Soluble fiber helps stabilize your blood sugar levels, which in turn can better control hunger & cravings.

Juicy Foods - Fruits & veggies with a high water content 'built into the food' helps to fill you up, so you'll eat less collectively throughout the day. Go for watermelon, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, grapefruit & cantaloupe

Lean Protein - Protein can slightly rev your metabolism after ingestion, more so than carbs & fat

Foods that Make You Work - People eat less of the very same foods when they require a bit of work. For example, buy shelled peanuts versus unshelled peanuts & prepare soybeans in the pod versus the straight bean.

Sugarless Gum - Contrary to what people think, sugarless gum does not stimulate your appetite. In fact, it's a great way to give your tast buds a shot of flavor & prevent yourself from popping something caloric in your mouth.

Hot Beverages - Sipping a hot, low-cal beverage is a great way to stave off the extra calories when you're looking to eat out of pure boredom.

Spicy Food - Research has shown that you're often satisfied with less food when the meal is spicy hot. Plus you automatically eat slower & drink more water!!!

We've Got Company! - The Most Common Movie Cliche ever!!!

OUR QUEEN FOR A DAY WINNER!

Congratulations to Debbie Cooper of Beaver!!! She won our Queen for a Day Promo ... Here is Emma (her daughter) who nominated her, picking up the prize for her mother!!! Everyone have a wonderful Mother's Day & treat your Mother like a Queen for a Day!!!!

10 BAD 'WILDLIFE' MOTHERS ' .... HEHE be thankful you're not living in the animal kingdom!

10 BAD 'WILDLIFE' MOTHERS!!!

With Mother's Day on Sunday May 9th, it's time to reflect on our wonderful memories of our mother & all of the loving & caring things she did for us.
It's also a good time to be thankful that you're not living in the animal kingdom with one of these 10 BAD Mothers!

10. Lioness: When a new male takes over a pride, the mother gives her cubs that are under 2 years of age, over to him & he kills them
9: House Sparrow: This bird will seek out the nest of another female that her partner has also mated with & then kill that female's young to remove the competition
8. Darwin's Frog: The mother lays her eggs & then abandons them, leaving the father responsible for hatching & raising them
7. Giant Pandas: The mother gives birth to litters of one-to-three babies. If more than one is born, the mother chooses only one to raise
6. Cuckoo: The bird lays an egg & then delivers it to another cuckoo's nest for it to raise
5. Dracula Ants: These ants suck the blood from their larvae.
4. Galapagos Shark: These mothers often mistake their young for food & eat them
3. Black Bears: These mothers hope to have a litter, so if she gives birth to only one cub, she abandons it & tries again for more!
2. African Black Eagle: This mother lays 2 eggs, with the 2nd one being an insurance policy in case the first one doesn't hatch. But if both hatch, she lets the older one eat the younger one
1. Langur Monkeys: These mothers have been known to abandon or even kill their young if they get injured or sick

Mother's Day is this Sunday May 9th - read this Mother's Advice to a Daughter

"Be strong. Be intelligent. Smile.
Know that beauty has everything to do with how you feel about yourself and nothing to do with looks or other people's opinions.
Never do anything just because everyone else is, if you believe it's wrong.
Always be true to yourself.



Expect the best from life and that's what you'll get.
Learn from your mistakes and failures.
Believe in what you believe.
Love and trust and be compassionate.



Make faces. Play in mud puddles. Take bubble baths.
Turn off all the lights and watch lightening storms.
Laugh, cry, and sing when you want to.
Read everything you can get your hands on.
Stand up for what is right especially if you stand alone.
Don't allow yourself or people around you to tolerate prejudices of any kind.



Don't be afraid to try something new.
Do something active at least once a week.
Run through snow drifts.
Spin in circles and roll down hills.



Pet puppies, hold kittens, and talk to babies.
Take afternoon naps. Stay up to watch the sunrise.
Never apologize for being a woman or for being yourself.
Never forget that I love you more than any other person in the world, no matter how far apart we are you will always be my daughter."



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M&M's - Mother's Day

10 Special Ways to Honor Your Mother on Mother's Day!
The dilemna of how to honor mom starts weeks before the big day. We're slammed with ads & other reminders showing us how to show mum how much we love & value her by buying her jewelry, flowers, candy or a nice dinner in a favorite restaurant. Mother's don't need or want 'things' to feel appreciated. What they want is what they have given to us all along: unconditional love

Here are some ways to show the important women in your life what they mean to you not just once a year but everyday.

1. Say 'I love you' often
2. Make a surprise visit
3. Make her laugh
4. Cook her favorite food
5. Watch a movie together
6. Take a long walk
7. Call her, for no special reason
8. Send her a handwritten note
9. Frame & give a photo of you and mom
10. Thank her for guiding you & helping you become who you are

2006 Mother's Day Spending, Total
$1.27 billion Clothing or clothing accessories
$2.14 billion Jewelry
$1.98 billion Flowers
$536 million Books or CD's
$682 million Greeting Cards
$1.26 billion Gift Certificate
$563 million Electronics
$489 million Housewares or Gardening Tools
$928 million Personal service, such as a day at a spa, a facial or a massage
$2.83 billion Special outing, such as dinner or brunch
$1.15 billion other

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