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

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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!!!

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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!!!