Well, here's the list of Winners for your ten cent crazy book and in case your wondering - "True Grit" - "127 Hours" - "The Kids Are All Right" - "Winters Bone" - "Biutiful" - "Harry Potter" - and "How To Train Your Dragon" - Won Nothing
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (Won 4)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Directing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (Won 4)
(Warner Bros.)
Cinematography
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (Won 3)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Film editing
Original score
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (Won 2)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (Won 2)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Won 2)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (Won 1))
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (Won 1)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (Won 1)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (Won 1)
Makeup
"The Lost Thing" (Won 1)
Shaun Tan & Andrew Ruheman
Short Film (Animated
"Strangers No More" (Won 1)
Documentary (Short Subject)
"God of Love" (Won 1)
Luke Matheny
Short Film (Live Action)
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Oscar Party Food (Post 175)
Whether you're throwing a big bash to watch the Oscars Sunday Night or just having a few friends and family around - You're going to want to serve the perfect Golden Foods to go along with the Golden Oscar theme of the evening - Here's a list of ideas, with recipes for Golden Pound Cake and Golden Punch to add to your ten cent crazy book.
Start with big bowls of fun Golden buttered popcorn -
everyone loves popcorn
Make some wonderful Golden grilled cheese sandwiches -
simple,easy and cheap.
Make a an easy Golden pound cake for desert.
Golden Pound Cake
Preheat oven at 325 degrees
Mix
2 cups sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and a half teaspoons lemon extract
Use mixer about 5 or 6 minutes - until smooth adding eggs
one at a time while you mix
Pour into well buttered Bundt pan
Bake for 1 hour
And to wash it all down - You will need a wonderful Golden Punch
Golden Punch
4 cups sugar
6 cups water
5 ripe bananas, mashed
2 (12-ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
7 (28-ounce) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled
1. Dissolve sugar in water; add mashed bananas and juice concentrate; mix well, Ladle into a large freezer container (such as a plastic bowl), leaving 1-inch of head space. Cover tightly and freeze.
2. To serve: Thaw fruit juice mixture enough to crush to a slushy consistency and place in punch bowl. Pour the lemon-lime soda over mixture and stir gently.
Makes 60 servings.
Tip: Freeze maraschino cherries in ice cubes and float on top of punch, for a festive touch.
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Start with big bowls of fun Golden buttered popcorn -
everyone loves popcorn
Make some wonderful Golden grilled cheese sandwiches -
simple,easy and cheap.
Make a an easy Golden pound cake for desert.
Golden Pound Cake
Preheat oven at 325 degrees
Mix
2 cups sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and a half teaspoons lemon extract
Use mixer about 5 or 6 minutes - until smooth adding eggs
one at a time while you mix
Pour into well buttered Bundt pan
Bake for 1 hour
And to wash it all down - You will need a wonderful Golden Punch
Golden Punch
4 cups sugar
6 cups water
5 ripe bananas, mashed
2 (12-ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
7 (28-ounce) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled
1. Dissolve sugar in water; add mashed bananas and juice concentrate; mix well, Ladle into a large freezer container (such as a plastic bowl), leaving 1-inch of head space. Cover tightly and freeze.
2. To serve: Thaw fruit juice mixture enough to crush to a slushy consistency and place in punch bowl. Pour the lemon-lime soda over mixture and stir gently.
Makes 60 servings.
Tip: Freeze maraschino cherries in ice cubes and float on top of punch, for a festive touch.
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Oscar Trivia (Post 174)
Whether you want to "WOW" your friends with your Oscar knowledge or ask them trivia questions - Here's a list of Oscar Trivia to add to your ten cent crazy book.
The youngest person to ever receive an Oscar was 5-year-old
Shirley Temple - in 1934.
(However, Shirley's Oscar was an honorary one.)
The youngest actress to win a standard Oscar was
Tatum O'Neal, who was 10 years old when she won the
Best Supporting Actress award for
"Paper Moon" in 1974.)
George Burns was the oldest Oscar winner when he won as
Best Supporting Actor for
"The Sunshine Boys" at age 80 (in 1976).
But that mark was later surpassed by
Jessica Tandy, who won her Best Actress Oscar at age 81 for
"Driving Miss Daisy."
The oldest actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor was
Henry Fonda, for
"On Golden Pond". He was 76.
The Three movies that won the most Oscars were
"Lord of the Rings; Return of the King" (2003),
"Titanic" (1997) and
"Ben-Hur" (1959). All three movies won 11 Oscars.
(Second place is held by "West Side Story," which won ten Oscars.)
The actress with the most Academy Awards for "Best Actress" is
Katharine Hepburn, who won four Oscars (in 1932, 1967, 1968 & 1981.)
The title for the most "Best Actor," awards, though, is
shared by seven different actors
(Spencer Tracy, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson,
Fredric March, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks) who each won two Oscars.
The actor with the most total Oscar nominations is
Jack Nicholson, who was nominated 12 times
(winning three times - twice for Best Actor
and once for Best Supporting Actor.)
Meryl Streep now holds the record for the most
total Oscar nominations, with 16
(passing Katharine Hepburn, who had 12.
The individual who was awarded the most total Oscars was none other than
Walt Disney, who walked away with 26 Academy Awards over his lifetime.
He had 64 total Oscar nominations.
The longest acceptance speech ever given at an
Academy Awards ceremony was given by
Greer Garson, when she accepted her award for
Best Actress in 1942's
"Mrs. Miniver." It's uncertain exactly how long she spoke
- most sources agree it was somewhere
between 5 1/2 and 7 minutes.
The Oscar statuette weighs 6 3/4 pounds, and stands 13 1/2 inches high.
It was named by Margaret Herrick, the Academy librarian,
who remarked in 1931 (upon seeing the statuettes),
"Why it looks like my Uncle Oscar!"
(a nickname for her cousin Oscar Pierce).
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The youngest person to ever receive an Oscar was 5-year-old
Shirley Temple - in 1934.
(However, Shirley's Oscar was an honorary one.)
The youngest actress to win a standard Oscar was
Tatum O'Neal, who was 10 years old when she won the
Best Supporting Actress award for
"Paper Moon" in 1974.)
George Burns was the oldest Oscar winner when he won as
Best Supporting Actor for
"The Sunshine Boys" at age 80 (in 1976).
But that mark was later surpassed by
Jessica Tandy, who won her Best Actress Oscar at age 81 for
"Driving Miss Daisy."
The oldest actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor was
Henry Fonda, for
"On Golden Pond". He was 76.
The Three movies that won the most Oscars were
"Lord of the Rings; Return of the King" (2003),
"Titanic" (1997) and
"Ben-Hur" (1959). All three movies won 11 Oscars.
(Second place is held by "West Side Story," which won ten Oscars.)
The actress with the most Academy Awards for "Best Actress" is
Katharine Hepburn, who won four Oscars (in 1932, 1967, 1968 & 1981.)
The title for the most "Best Actor," awards, though, is
shared by seven different actors
(Spencer Tracy, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson,
Fredric March, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks) who each won two Oscars.
The actor with the most total Oscar nominations is
Jack Nicholson, who was nominated 12 times
(winning three times - twice for Best Actor
and once for Best Supporting Actor.)
Meryl Streep now holds the record for the most
total Oscar nominations, with 16
(passing Katharine Hepburn, who had 12.
The individual who was awarded the most total Oscars was none other than
Walt Disney, who walked away with 26 Academy Awards over his lifetime.
He had 64 total Oscar nominations.
The longest acceptance speech ever given at an
Academy Awards ceremony was given by
Greer Garson, when she accepted her award for
Best Actress in 1942's
"Mrs. Miniver." It's uncertain exactly how long she spoke
- most sources agree it was somewhere
between 5 1/2 and 7 minutes.
The Oscar statuette weighs 6 3/4 pounds, and stands 13 1/2 inches high.
It was named by Margaret Herrick, the Academy librarian,
who remarked in 1931 (upon seeing the statuettes),
"Why it looks like my Uncle Oscar!"
(a nickname for her cousin Oscar Pierce).
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Oscars (Post 173)
Well, it's that time of year - Will your favorite movie win an Oscar? How about 12? Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of the nominations from the most to the least Oscars that your favorite movie could win. Be sure and watch the Oscars Sunday evening Feb. 27th to see if your favorite wins!
MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS -For the 83RD Academy AWARDS
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (12 nominations)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Geoffrey Rush - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Helena Bonham Carter - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Original screenplay
“True Grit,” a Paramount Pictures Production (Paramount) (10 nominations)
Jeff Bridges - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Hailee Steinfeld - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (8 nominations)
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Cinematography
Original score
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
Original screenplay
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (8 nominations)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Jesse Eisenberg - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (7 nominations)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Amy Adams - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“127 Hours,” an Hours Production (Fox Searchlight) (6 nominations)
James Franco - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Film editing
Original score
Original song - “If I Rise”
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (5 nominations)
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (5 nominations)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
Best picture
Sound editing
Adapted screenplay
“The Kids Are All Right,” an Antidote Films, (4 nominations)
Mandalay Vision
and Gilbert Films Production
(Focus Features)
Mark Ruffalo - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Annette Bening - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Winter's Bone,” a Winter's Bone Production (4 nominations)
(Roadside Attractions)
John Hawkes - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Jennifer Lawrence - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (3 nominations)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
Visual effects
“Biutiful,” a Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones (2 nominations)
and Ikiru Films Production
(Roadside Attractions)
Javier Bardem - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Best foreign language film (Mexico)
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1,"(2 nominations)
a Warner Bros. UK Services Production
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Visual effects
“How to Train Your Dragon,” (2 nominations)
a DreamWorks Animation Production
(Paramount)
Best animated feature film
Original score
“Animal Kingdom,” a Porchlight Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Jacki Weaver - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Another Year,” a Thin Man Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Original screenplay
“Barney's Version,” a Serendipity Point Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Makeup
“Blue Valentine,” a Silverwood Films (1 nomination)
and Hunting Lane Films Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Michelle Williams - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Country Strong,” a Material Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)
Original song - "Coming Home"
“Dogtooth,” a Boo Production (Kino International) (1 nomination)
Best foreign language film (Greece)
“Exit through the Gift Shop,” (1 nomination)
a Paranoid Pictures Production
(Producers Distribution Agency)
Documentary feature
“Gasland,” a Gasland Production (1 nomination)
Documentary feature
“Hereafter,” a Dombey Street Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Visual effects
“I Am Love,” a First Sun and Mikado Production (1 nomination)
(Magnolia Pictures)
Costume design
“The Illusionist,” a Django Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best animated feature film
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Incendies,” a Micro-Scope Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Canada)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“Iron Man 2,” a Marvel Studios Production (1 nomination)
(Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed
by Paramount)
Visual effects
“Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi),” a Tassili Films Production (1 nomination)
(Cohen Media Group)
Best foreign language film (Algeria)
“Rabbit Hole,” an Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films (1 nomination)
and Oddlot Entertainment Production
(Lionsgate)
Nicole Kidman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Restrepo,” an Outpost Films Production (1 nomination)
(National Geographic Entertainment)
Documentary feature
“Salt,” a Columbia Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Sound mixing
“Tangled,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Walt Disney) (1 nomination)
Original song - “I See the Light”
“The Tempest,” a Touchstone Pictures (1 nomination)
and Miramax Films Production
(Miramax)
Costume design
“The Town,” a Charlestown Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Jeremy Renner - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
“Tron: Legacy,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Walt Disney)
Sound editing
“Unstoppable,” a 20th Century Fox Production (1 nomination)
(20th Century Fox)
Sound editing
“Waste Land,” an Almega Projects Production (1 monination)
(Arthouse Films)
Documentary feature
“The Way Back,” an Exclusive Films Production (1 monimation)
(Newmarket Films in association with
Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment)
Makeup
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (1 nomination)
Makeup
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MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS -For the 83RD Academy AWARDS
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (12 nominations)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Geoffrey Rush - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Helena Bonham Carter - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Original screenplay
“True Grit,” a Paramount Pictures Production (Paramount) (10 nominations)
Jeff Bridges - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Hailee Steinfeld - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (8 nominations)
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Cinematography
Original score
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
Original screenplay
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (8 nominations)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Jesse Eisenberg - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (7 nominations)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Amy Adams - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“127 Hours,” an Hours Production (Fox Searchlight) (6 nominations)
James Franco - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Film editing
Original score
Original song - “If I Rise”
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (5 nominations)
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (5 nominations)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
Best picture
Sound editing
Adapted screenplay
“The Kids Are All Right,” an Antidote Films, (4 nominations)
Mandalay Vision
and Gilbert Films Production
(Focus Features)
Mark Ruffalo - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Annette Bening - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Winter's Bone,” a Winter's Bone Production (4 nominations)
(Roadside Attractions)
John Hawkes - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Jennifer Lawrence - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (3 nominations)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
Visual effects
“Biutiful,” a Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones (2 nominations)
and Ikiru Films Production
(Roadside Attractions)
Javier Bardem - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Best foreign language film (Mexico)
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1,"(2 nominations)
a Warner Bros. UK Services Production
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Visual effects
“How to Train Your Dragon,” (2 nominations)
a DreamWorks Animation Production
(Paramount)
Best animated feature film
Original score
“Animal Kingdom,” a Porchlight Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Jacki Weaver - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Another Year,” a Thin Man Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Original screenplay
“Barney's Version,” a Serendipity Point Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Makeup
“Blue Valentine,” a Silverwood Films (1 nomination)
and Hunting Lane Films Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Michelle Williams - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Country Strong,” a Material Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)
Original song - "Coming Home"
“Dogtooth,” a Boo Production (Kino International) (1 nomination)
Best foreign language film (Greece)
“Exit through the Gift Shop,” (1 nomination)
a Paranoid Pictures Production
(Producers Distribution Agency)
Documentary feature
“Gasland,” a Gasland Production (1 nomination)
Documentary feature
“Hereafter,” a Dombey Street Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Visual effects
“I Am Love,” a First Sun and Mikado Production (1 nomination)
(Magnolia Pictures)
Costume design
“The Illusionist,” a Django Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best animated feature film
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Incendies,” a Micro-Scope Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Canada)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“Iron Man 2,” a Marvel Studios Production (1 nomination)
(Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed
by Paramount)
Visual effects
“Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi),” a Tassili Films Production (1 nomination)
(Cohen Media Group)
Best foreign language film (Algeria)
“Rabbit Hole,” an Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films (1 nomination)
and Oddlot Entertainment Production
(Lionsgate)
Nicole Kidman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Restrepo,” an Outpost Films Production (1 nomination)
(National Geographic Entertainment)
Documentary feature
“Salt,” a Columbia Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Sound mixing
“Tangled,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Walt Disney) (1 nomination)
Original song - “I See the Light”
“The Tempest,” a Touchstone Pictures (1 nomination)
and Miramax Films Production
(Miramax)
Costume design
“The Town,” a Charlestown Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Jeremy Renner - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
“Tron: Legacy,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Walt Disney)
Sound editing
“Unstoppable,” a 20th Century Fox Production (1 nomination)
(20th Century Fox)
Sound editing
“Waste Land,” an Almega Projects Production (1 monination)
(Arthouse Films)
Documentary feature
“The Way Back,” an Exclusive Films Production (1 monimation)
(Newmarket Films in association with
Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment)
Makeup
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (1 nomination)
Makeup
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
National Pancake Day (Post 172)
Did you know that Feb. 24th is National Pancake Day? Here's some fun facts and some great pancake recipes to add to your ten cent crazy book.
Well, since 1950 the people of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney Kansas have held the "International Pancake Day" race between the two towns. The two towns' competitors race along an agreed-upon measured course. The times of the two towns' competitors are compared, to determine a winner overall. A similar race is held in North Somercotes of Lincolnshire in eastern England.
The contestants, traditionally women, carry a frying pan and race to the finishing line while tossing the pancakes as they go. The winner is the first to cross the line having tossed the pancake a certain number times.
The tradition is said to have originated when a housewife from Olney, England
in 1445 was so busy making pancakes that she forgot the time until she heard the church bells ringing for the service. She raced out of the house to church while still carrying her frying pan and pancake.
International Pancake Day is celebrated on Fat Tuesday which will fall on Mar. 8th this year. Either day of celebration makes for an excuse to have some great pancakes. Here are some recipes for your ten cent crazy book.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 and a forth cups of milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 eggs
8oz of sour cream
1 cup of milk
One forth of a cup of melted butter
Half a cup of chocolate chips
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with whipped cream and raspberry syrup or traditional maple syrup.
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Banana Pancakes
Mix
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 ripe mashed bananas
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Well, since 1950 the people of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney Kansas have held the "International Pancake Day" race between the two towns. The two towns' competitors race along an agreed-upon measured course. The times of the two towns' competitors are compared, to determine a winner overall. A similar race is held in North Somercotes of Lincolnshire in eastern England.
The contestants, traditionally women, carry a frying pan and race to the finishing line while tossing the pancakes as they go. The winner is the first to cross the line having tossed the pancake a certain number times.
The tradition is said to have originated when a housewife from Olney, England
in 1445 was so busy making pancakes that she forgot the time until she heard the church bells ringing for the service. She raced out of the house to church while still carrying her frying pan and pancake.
International Pancake Day is celebrated on Fat Tuesday which will fall on Mar. 8th this year. Either day of celebration makes for an excuse to have some great pancakes. Here are some recipes for your ten cent crazy book.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 and a forth cups of milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 eggs
8oz of sour cream
1 cup of milk
One forth of a cup of melted butter
Half a cup of chocolate chips
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with whipped cream and raspberry syrup or traditional maple syrup.
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Banana Pancakes
Mix
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 ripe mashed bananas
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
President's Day and Cherry Bread (Post 171)
Do you want to wow someone with the things you know about President’s Day? Here are a few facts to add to your ten cent crazy book.- along with a nice Cherry Bread recipe.
The third Monday in February is Washington's Birthday, even though it’s more commonly known as President’s Day.
It’s not Officially President’s Day!
Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it President’s Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Most states, however, choose to call this celebration "President’s Day."
Many people celebrated Washington's Birthday in the 17th century while
George Washington was still alive. However, it wasn't until 1885 that Chester Arthur signed the bill that made it a federal holiday.
Most states celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with Washington's birthday.
Traditionally, many celebrated and continue to celebrate Washington's Birthday with desserts made with cherries. Cherry pie, cherry cake, bread made with cherries or just a huge bowl of cherries are often enjoyed on this day. Of course, this relates to the story that Washington would not tell a lie when asked if he cut down a cherry tree.
One thing that many people connect with Presidents Day is sales. In the 1980s, stores began to use this holiday as a time to clear out their old stock to prepare for spring and summer.
On February 22nd of almost every year since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the US Senate. While this does not happen on President’s Day, it is an annual celebration of Washington's Birthday that stems from 1862 when the Address was read as a way to boost morale during the Civil War. This address was and is so important because it warns of political factionalism, geographical sectionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's affairs. Washington stressed the importance of national unity over sectional differences.
Cherry Bread
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2 and half cups self-rising flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
half a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8oz bottle of chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix everything together in large bowl
Pour into two well greased loaf pans
Bake 50 to 60 minutes
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The third Monday in February is Washington's Birthday, even though it’s more commonly known as President’s Day.
It’s not Officially President’s Day!
Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it President’s Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Most states, however, choose to call this celebration "President’s Day."
Many people celebrated Washington's Birthday in the 17th century while
George Washington was still alive. However, it wasn't until 1885 that Chester Arthur signed the bill that made it a federal holiday.
Most states celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with Washington's birthday.
Traditionally, many celebrated and continue to celebrate Washington's Birthday with desserts made with cherries. Cherry pie, cherry cake, bread made with cherries or just a huge bowl of cherries are often enjoyed on this day. Of course, this relates to the story that Washington would not tell a lie when asked if he cut down a cherry tree.
One thing that many people connect with Presidents Day is sales. In the 1980s, stores began to use this holiday as a time to clear out their old stock to prepare for spring and summer.
On February 22nd of almost every year since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the US Senate. While this does not happen on President’s Day, it is an annual celebration of Washington's Birthday that stems from 1862 when the Address was read as a way to boost morale during the Civil War. This address was and is so important because it warns of political factionalism, geographical sectionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's affairs. Washington stressed the importance of national unity over sectional differences.
Cherry Bread
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2 and half cups self-rising flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
half a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8oz bottle of chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix everything together in large bowl
Pour into two well greased loaf pans
Bake 50 to 60 minutes
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Frito Pie (Post 170)
If you love Frito Pie, here's a great recipe for your ten cent crazy book
Frito Pie Casserole
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 oz chunky salsa
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large bag Fritos (small size chips)
1 can pinto beans
1/2 cup of water
Cook onion and ground beef (drain grease) add taco seasoning mix, salsa, beans and water to beef.
In a large baking dish put half the Fritos followed by half the meat mixture, top with half of the cheese (repeat) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
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Frito Pie Casserole
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 oz chunky salsa
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large bag Fritos (small size chips)
1 can pinto beans
1/2 cup of water
Cook onion and ground beef (drain grease) add taco seasoning mix, salsa, beans and water to beef.
In a large baking dish put half the Fritos followed by half the meat mixture, top with half of the cheese (repeat) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Random Acts of Kindness (Post 169)
February 17th is "Random Acts of Kindness" Day in the U.S., but Random Acts of Kindness are celebrated all over the world on different days and different weeks and in different ways, so if you don't get an opportunity to practice this today - here's a list for your ten cent crazy book - of things you can do on any day of the year to practice "Random Acts of Kindness"
The number one thing to remember is not to expect anything in return - Acts of Kindness will bring you luck, wealth and happiness
Smile - this is something you can give to anyone and it cost nothing
Forgive someone - you don't have to tell them - just decide to let it go
Write a not to someone - tell them how great they are - you don't have to sign it
Plan a special time with friends or family
Do someone else's chores - mow a neighbors grass or shovel their snow while they're not home
Buy someone a box of candy - a cup of coffee - or a soda
Take someone to lunch
Send someone flowers
Take a homeless center blankets or gloves
Take food to the local food pantry
Visit someone in a retirement home
Write a letter to a relative that lives alone
Bake someone a cake
Give a compliment - tell someone they look nice or how smart you think they are
Remember to say thank you and please
Let someone in front of you in line
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The number one thing to remember is not to expect anything in return - Acts of Kindness will bring you luck, wealth and happiness
Smile - this is something you can give to anyone and it cost nothing
Forgive someone - you don't have to tell them - just decide to let it go
Write a not to someone - tell them how great they are - you don't have to sign it
Plan a special time with friends or family
Do someone else's chores - mow a neighbors grass or shovel their snow while they're not home
Buy someone a box of candy - a cup of coffee - or a soda
Take someone to lunch
Send someone flowers
Take a homeless center blankets or gloves
Take food to the local food pantry
Visit someone in a retirement home
Write a letter to a relative that lives alone
Bake someone a cake
Give a compliment - tell someone they look nice or how smart you think they are
Remember to say thank you and please
Let someone in front of you in line
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Overnight Cookies (Post 168)
Here's a great fun recipe for your ten cent crazy book
Overnight Cookies
4 egg whites
1 and a half cups of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped nuts
1 bag chocolate chips
Beat egg whites until stiff
Add sugar slowly
Mix in everything else
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Cover cookie sheets with foil and drop mix in teaspoons onto foil Now TURN OFF THE OVEN and put in cookies and let sit in oven overnight Best cookies ever!!
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Overnight Cookies
4 egg whites
1 and a half cups of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped nuts
1 bag chocolate chips
Beat egg whites until stiff
Add sugar slowly
Mix in everything else
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Cover cookie sheets with foil and drop mix in teaspoons onto foil Now TURN OFF THE OVEN and put in cookies and let sit in oven overnight Best cookies ever!!
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Brownies, Brownies, Brownies (Post 167)
Do you love brownies? Maybe you would like to make a chocolate treat for Valentine's Day. Well, here are three Brownie recipes to add to add to your ten cent crazy book
Rocky Road Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Mix
two-thirds cup of cocoa powder
one-third cup self-rising flour
one-third cup of oil
one-third cup of sugar
one-third cup of brown sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pour into 8x8 greased dish
Bake for 25 minutes
Remove from oven and
Top with
half a cup of chopped walnuts
one-fourth cup of mini chocolate chips
half a cup of marshmallows
Bake 5 more minutes
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Fudge Chocolate Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Melt
half a cup of butter
8oz chocolate
Whisk in
one and a half cups of sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fold in
three-fourths cup of self-rising flour
Pour into greased 8x8 dish
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
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Old Fashion Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
combine
1 cup of sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
half a cup of unsweetened cocoa
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
mix on high speed for 10 minutes
6 eggs
1 cup of sugar
melt in microwave
one forth cup of butter
4oz unsweetened chocolate
4 oz sweetened chocolate
Put everything together and pour into greased 13x9 pan
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
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Rocky Road Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Mix
two-thirds cup of cocoa powder
one-third cup self-rising flour
one-third cup of oil
one-third cup of sugar
one-third cup of brown sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pour into 8x8 greased dish
Bake for 25 minutes
Remove from oven and
Top with
half a cup of chopped walnuts
one-fourth cup of mini chocolate chips
half a cup of marshmallows
Bake 5 more minutes
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Fudge Chocolate Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
Melt
half a cup of butter
8oz chocolate
Whisk in
one and a half cups of sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fold in
three-fourths cup of self-rising flour
Pour into greased 8x8 dish
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
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Old Fashion Brownies
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
combine
1 cup of sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
half a cup of unsweetened cocoa
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
mix on high speed for 10 minutes
6 eggs
1 cup of sugar
melt in microwave
one forth cup of butter
4oz unsweetened chocolate
4 oz sweetened chocolate
Put everything together and pour into greased 13x9 pan
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
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Good For Your Heart (Post 166)
Here are some foods for your ten cent crazy book that are said to promote good heart health.
Oranges
Avocados
Trout
Cereal with at least 4 grams of fiber per serving
Cocoa Powder
Canola Oil
Black Beans
Almonds
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Oranges
Avocados
Trout
Cereal with at least 4 grams of fiber per serving
Cocoa Powder
Canola Oil
Black Beans
Almonds
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Impossible Pie (Post 165)
Here's an impossible pie recipe for your ten cent crazy book
Impossible Pie
Mix
4 eggs
1 stick of butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups milk
Pour into greased 9 inch pie pan
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown
Requires no crust - taste like coconut egg custard
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Impossible Pie
Mix
4 eggs
1 stick of butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups milk
Pour into greased 9 inch pie pan
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown
Requires no crust - taste like coconut egg custard
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Sweethearts (Post 164)
Well, we all love getting a box of those little hearts with the printed messages on them for Valentine's Day - and we should love them - they've been a part of Valentine's Day all of our life. Here's some Sweetheart info for your ten cent crazy book.
NECCO - the (New England Confectionery Company) located in the Boston area, have been making - Sweethearts Conversation Hearts for more then 100 years.They are the oldest "continuously operating" candy company in the United States.
They make nearly 8 billion Sweethearts per year - about 100,000 pounds of hearts per day - and sell out in just six weeks time.
In 2010 they abandoned the classic pastel color formula and began making softer hearts with vivid colors and new flavors.
In the 1990's the company began to update some of the heart messages for young Americans and began to retire other outdated messages.
New sayings include:
"Tweet Me"
"Text Me"
"Soul Mate"
"Love Bug"
"Me + You"
Some Traditional Expressions include:
"Puppy Love"
"Sweet Love"
"Sweet Pea"
"Love Me"
You may have received:
"Be Mine"
"Kiss Me"
"Call Me"
"Miss You"
"Email Me"
"Fax Me"
Whatever heart message you receive - Sweetheart Conversation Hearts are the most widely recognized Valentine candy. So, buy some, give some, and pick out one for that special someone.
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NECCO - the (New England Confectionery Company) located in the Boston area, have been making - Sweethearts Conversation Hearts for more then 100 years.They are the oldest "continuously operating" candy company in the United States.
They make nearly 8 billion Sweethearts per year - about 100,000 pounds of hearts per day - and sell out in just six weeks time.
In 2010 they abandoned the classic pastel color formula and began making softer hearts with vivid colors and new flavors.
In the 1990's the company began to update some of the heart messages for young Americans and began to retire other outdated messages.
New sayings include:
"Tweet Me"
"Text Me"
"Soul Mate"
"Love Bug"
"Me + You"
Some Traditional Expressions include:
"Puppy Love"
"Sweet Love"
"Sweet Pea"
"Love Me"
You may have received:
"Be Mine"
"Kiss Me"
"Call Me"
"Miss You"
"Email Me"
"Fax Me"
Whatever heart message you receive - Sweetheart Conversation Hearts are the most widely recognized Valentine candy. So, buy some, give some, and pick out one for that special someone.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sopaipillas (Post 163)
Ok, as we get close to Valentine's Day, here's a recipe to add to your ten cent crazy book, that you can serve to your honey with honey. Good Mexican restaurant style Sopaipillas.
Sopaipillas
Mix
2 cups flour
1 and a half teaspoons sugar
1 and a half teaspoons oil
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
Knead dough on lightly floured surface (until not sticky)-about 1 minute Cover with damp cloth and let sit 15 minutes Divide dough into 3 balls Cover and let sit 30 minutes Roll out each ball into an 8x8 inch square Cut 8x8 into 4 Drop one at a time into 2 inches of hot oil (Cook one at a time) It should rise to the top and then turn until it puffs up. Serve with honey to your honey
What a great Valentine's Day dessert.
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Sopaipillas
Mix
2 cups flour
1 and a half teaspoons sugar
1 and a half teaspoons oil
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
Knead dough on lightly floured surface (until not sticky)-about 1 minute Cover with damp cloth and let sit 15 minutes Divide dough into 3 balls Cover and let sit 30 minutes Roll out each ball into an 8x8 inch square Cut 8x8 into 4 Drop one at a time into 2 inches of hot oil (Cook one at a time) It should rise to the top and then turn until it puffs up. Serve with honey to your honey
What a great Valentine's Day dessert.
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Gifts (Post 162)
Here's a list of Valentine gift ideas for your ten cent crazy book.
Anything with hearts on it
Anything that says I Love You
Chocolates
Candy Hearts
Stuffed Animals
Flowers
Lingerie
Perfume
Cards
Jewelry
Romantic Movies (see post 153)
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Anything with hearts on it
Anything that says I Love You
Chocolates
Candy Hearts
Stuffed Animals
Flowers
Lingerie
Perfume
Cards
Jewelry
Romantic Movies (see post 153)
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Bling (Post 161)
If you're thinking about giving someone jewelry for Valentine's Day, here's a list of things to know about jewelry, to go into your ten cent crazy book.
Diamonds
Look at:
Cut, Clarity, Color and Carats
The better the cut the more it shines
Look for a diamond that's not cloudy
The less yellow the better the diamond, and or course carat is the weight
Pearls
Look at:
Luster, Nacre, cleanliness, size and shape
Luster means you don't want pearls to be cloudy, you want to see your reflection Nacre is the internal part
Cleanliness again means color and luster
Size, bigger is better (and more expensive) but only if the shape is round Potato shaped small pearls can be pretty and less expensive
Gold
Look at:
Karatage, gram weight, craftsmanship
Karatage means the purity of the gold - 24K is pure gold
Gram weight is how heavy it is, and Craftsmanship is how well it's made - is it a mold or hand crafted
A charm bracelet might be a great gift for her that can start with one charm and more charms can be added later.
A watch might be a great gift for him, but when dealing with watches, remember you're looking at two things, when it comes to price - The outside of the watch and the inside of the watch.
The outside will make a price difference on whether it's stainless steel, or 18k gold and whether or not it has diamonds.
The inside of the watch will make a price difference on whether the watch is quartz and takes a battery (less expensive) or if the watch is mechanical (more expensive) because it can have up to six hundred parts, put together by hand.
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Diamonds
Look at:
Cut, Clarity, Color and Carats
The better the cut the more it shines
Look for a diamond that's not cloudy
The less yellow the better the diamond, and or course carat is the weight
Pearls
Look at:
Luster, Nacre, cleanliness, size and shape
Luster means you don't want pearls to be cloudy, you want to see your reflection Nacre is the internal part
Cleanliness again means color and luster
Size, bigger is better (and more expensive) but only if the shape is round Potato shaped small pearls can be pretty and less expensive
Gold
Look at:
Karatage, gram weight, craftsmanship
Karatage means the purity of the gold - 24K is pure gold
Gram weight is how heavy it is, and Craftsmanship is how well it's made - is it a mold or hand crafted
A charm bracelet might be a great gift for her that can start with one charm and more charms can be added later.
A watch might be a great gift for him, but when dealing with watches, remember you're looking at two things, when it comes to price - The outside of the watch and the inside of the watch.
The outside will make a price difference on whether it's stainless steel, or 18k gold and whether or not it has diamonds.
The inside of the watch will make a price difference on whether the watch is quartz and takes a battery (less expensive) or if the watch is mechanical (more expensive) because it can have up to six hundred parts, put together by hand.
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Focus (Post 160)
Ok, so if you're single around Valentine's Day, here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of things for the single person to focus on instead of being alone.
Focus on your job
Focus on your friends and family
Focus on a Project, such as decorating a room
Focus on dating as just an adventure
Focus on your looks
Focus on your financial goals
Focus on private time - enjoy a hot bath, a new book, a bed picnic with all your favorite foods
Focus on knowledge - learn something new
Focus on exercise
Focus on loving yourself
Plan a trip - even if you never take it, its fun to dream
OK, so you're not single, here's a ten cent crazy book list of couple things to focus on
Focus on saying or doing something nice every day for your partner
Focus on making your partner laugh - tell them a joke every day
Focus on really listening when your partner talks
Focus on taking a few quiet minutes to talk with your partner every day
Focus on toleration - learn to look past the little things that bother you
Focus on flexibility - don't always say no to their ideas
Focus on penciling in your partner on the calendar - make time for just them
Focus on doing a project together - even if it's just watching something they like every week on television
Focus on a date night - just do something together
Focus on saying I love you every day - always kiss goodbye
And Focus on a dream for the future that you can share and save for- make sure it's something both of you want
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Focus on your job
Focus on your friends and family
Focus on a Project, such as decorating a room
Focus on dating as just an adventure
Focus on your looks
Focus on your financial goals
Focus on private time - enjoy a hot bath, a new book, a bed picnic with all your favorite foods
Focus on knowledge - learn something new
Focus on exercise
Focus on loving yourself
Plan a trip - even if you never take it, its fun to dream
OK, so you're not single, here's a ten cent crazy book list of couple things to focus on
Focus on saying or doing something nice every day for your partner
Focus on making your partner laugh - tell them a joke every day
Focus on really listening when your partner talks
Focus on taking a few quiet minutes to talk with your partner every day
Focus on toleration - learn to look past the little things that bother you
Focus on flexibility - don't always say no to their ideas
Focus on penciling in your partner on the calendar - make time for just them
Focus on doing a project together - even if it's just watching something they like every week on television
Focus on a date night - just do something together
Focus on saying I love you every day - always kiss goodbye
And Focus on a dream for the future that you can share and save for- make sure it's something both of you want
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Just The Facts (Post 159)
OK, so maybe you want to impress someone with the facts you know about Valentine’s Day. Here’s a few for your ten cent crazy book.
The lovers' holiday, known as Valentine's Day, has its origins in the Pagan rite of Roman fertility, that dates back to the 4th century B.C. Young men drew from a box the names of young women, who became their companions.
Valentine was stoned, clubbed and beheaded because he began secretly marrying young lovers after Emperor Claudius II banned marriage in an attempt to attract more young men to the army.
The name Asterius is important to the Valentine's Day story because he was Valentine’s jailer, and legend has it that Asterious’ daughter's blindness was cured by Valentine. In a farewell note to her, Valentine wrote the message "From Your Valentine."
The Roman civilization introduced Valentine's Day cards. It was Roman men who first offered women written-wishes of affection.
The earliest surviving Valentine's Day card is by Charles, the Duke of Orleans who wrote a Valentine's Day card to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London.
There was a great increase in anonymous Valentine's Day cards -- particularly risqué ones -- in 18th-century England, when a reduction in postal rates made it affordable and fashionable.
Cupid, the cherub who totes love potion-dipped arrows, is son of Venus, goddess of love and beauty, and is always associated with Valentine's Day.
The letter X represents a kiss in Valentine's Day cards, but long ago, when many did not know how to write, an X or the sign of the cross was accepted as a sworn oath. Sincerity of the oath was often finalized with a kiss of the X
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The lovers' holiday, known as Valentine's Day, has its origins in the Pagan rite of Roman fertility, that dates back to the 4th century B.C. Young men drew from a box the names of young women, who became their companions.
Valentine was stoned, clubbed and beheaded because he began secretly marrying young lovers after Emperor Claudius II banned marriage in an attempt to attract more young men to the army.
The name Asterius is important to the Valentine's Day story because he was Valentine’s jailer, and legend has it that Asterious’ daughter's blindness was cured by Valentine. In a farewell note to her, Valentine wrote the message "From Your Valentine."
The Roman civilization introduced Valentine's Day cards. It was Roman men who first offered women written-wishes of affection.
The earliest surviving Valentine's Day card is by Charles, the Duke of Orleans who wrote a Valentine's Day card to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London.
There was a great increase in anonymous Valentine's Day cards -- particularly risqué ones -- in 18th-century England, when a reduction in postal rates made it affordable and fashionable.
Cupid, the cherub who totes love potion-dipped arrows, is son of Venus, goddess of love and beauty, and is always associated with Valentine's Day.
The letter X represents a kiss in Valentine's Day cards, but long ago, when many did not know how to write, an X or the sign of the cross was accepted as a sworn oath. Sincerity of the oath was often finalized with a kiss of the X
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Valentine Day Flowers (Post 158)
Ok, Valentine's Day is coming, so if you're going to get flowers for someone, you should know what the flowers you're giving may mean to those receiving them. After all you don't want to send the wrong message. So here's a list to add to your ten cent crazy book that tell you what the color or the flowers your are giving may say to the receiver.
Red - Love "I Love You"
Pink - Grace, elegance, gentleness, fun, happiness and gratitude, "Thank you."
Yellow - Warmth and happiness - the joy of friendship and freedom
White - Purity and new beginnings, truth and innocence, "I miss you" and "You're heavenly"
Orange - Desire and enthusiasm, passion, fascination and excitement
lavender - enchantment, love at first sight
Peach - appreciation and gratitude
Coral - Desire.
Dead Flowers - "It's over"
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Red - Love "I Love You"
Pink - Grace, elegance, gentleness, fun, happiness and gratitude, "Thank you."
Yellow - Warmth and happiness - the joy of friendship and freedom
White - Purity and new beginnings, truth and innocence, "I miss you" and "You're heavenly"
Orange - Desire and enthusiasm, passion, fascination and excitement
lavender - enchantment, love at first sight
Peach - appreciation and gratitude
Coral - Desire.
Dead Flowers - "It's over"
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Are You a Flirt? (Post 157)
Do people tell you that you are a Flirt? If not, but you would like to be more of a Flirt - Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of ways to Flirt.
Always keep eye contact when you talk to someone you like.
Smile at them
Compliment them a lot
Listen to them (hang on their every word)
Make what's important to them, important to you
Get as close as possible
Touch them when you talk to them
Ignore your phone if it rings when you’re with them
Be careful stalking is not cool - wait for them to come to you.
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Always keep eye contact when you talk to someone you like.
Smile at them
Compliment them a lot
Listen to them (hang on their every word)
Make what's important to them, important to you
Get as close as possible
Touch them when you talk to them
Ignore your phone if it rings when you’re with them
Be careful stalking is not cool - wait for them to come to you.
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How do you Know? (Post 156)
Are you in love?
Well, here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of things you might do around someone you're falling in love with.
You Blush
You have butterflies in your stomach
You spend more money then you should when with them
You're always thinking of your future together
You don't listen to others when they say bad things about this person
You always find time for them, even when you don't have any spare time
You say their name all the time
You're happy all the time and smile for no reason
You care more about your looks
Your manners are better around them
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Well, here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of things you might do around someone you're falling in love with.
You Blush
You have butterflies in your stomach
You spend more money then you should when with them
You're always thinking of your future together
You don't listen to others when they say bad things about this person
You always find time for them, even when you don't have any spare time
You say their name all the time
You're happy all the time and smile for no reason
You care more about your looks
Your manners are better around them
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Mood Food (Post 155)
Ok, it's February and all you're going to hear about for the first half of the month is Valentine's Day, so you might as well give into it. Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book. The experts say that if you want to get your sweetie in the mood for love, these are the foods to feed them.
Salmon
Oysters
Chocolate
Avocados
Grapefruit
Almonds
Oranges
Figs (I would buy fig Newton’s)
Strawberries (to dip in the chocolate)
Asparagus
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Salmon
Oysters
Chocolate
Avocados
Grapefruit
Almonds
Oranges
Figs (I would buy fig Newton’s)
Strawberries (to dip in the chocolate)
Asparagus
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Apples and Cheese (Post 154)
If you love Apples and Cheese here are two great recipes to add to your ten cent crazy book - one for breakfast and one for lunch. Enjoy!
BREAKFAST
Apple and Cheese Sandwiches
Mix
1 can apple pie filling (chopped up)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tablespoon chopped pecans
2 tsp melted butter
1 tablespoon raisins(more if you like raisins-none if you don't)
(heat mixture in microwave until hot-about 1 minute)
Toast 8 slices of raisin bread and spread cream cheese on top, sprinkle with powdered sugar
Now spoon Apple mixture on top of powdered sugar then top each piece with a slice of cheddar cheese - microwave each slice until cheddar begins to melt.
Serve hot. Great for a Saturday morning breakfast.
LUNCH
Bacon and Apple Sandwiches
Mustard
Bacon
Green Apples
Cheddar Cheese
Bread
Cook Bacon
Toast bread
Spread mustard on toast
Add cheese
Add bacon
Add thinly sliced apple
Add more cheese and press on top toast
Soooo Soooo Good!!
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BREAKFAST
Apple and Cheese Sandwiches
Mix
1 can apple pie filling (chopped up)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tablespoon chopped pecans
2 tsp melted butter
1 tablespoon raisins(more if you like raisins-none if you don't)
(heat mixture in microwave until hot-about 1 minute)
Toast 8 slices of raisin bread and spread cream cheese on top, sprinkle with powdered sugar
Now spoon Apple mixture on top of powdered sugar then top each piece with a slice of cheddar cheese - microwave each slice until cheddar begins to melt.
Serve hot. Great for a Saturday morning breakfast.
LUNCH
Bacon and Apple Sandwiches
Mustard
Bacon
Green Apples
Cheddar Cheese
Bread
Cook Bacon
Toast bread
Spread mustard on toast
Add cheese
Add bacon
Add thinly sliced apple
Add more cheese and press on top toast
Soooo Soooo Good!!
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Romantic Movies (Post 153)
Are you thinking about buying someone a DVD for Valentine's Day? Here's a list of movies to add to your ten cent crazy book that might fit the bill.
Gone With the Wind (1939)
Casablanca (1942)
Roman Holiday (1953)
An Affair to Remember (1957)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The Way We Were (1973)
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Out of Africa (1985)
The Princess Bride (1987)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
The English Patient (1996)
Titanic (1997)
You've Got Mail (1998)
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Out of Sight (1998)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
The Proposal (2009)
Valentine's Day (2010)
Date Night (2010)
Killers (2010)
The Bounty Hunter (2010)
When In Rome (2010)
Life As We Know It (2010)
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Gone With the Wind (1939)
Casablanca (1942)
Roman Holiday (1953)
An Affair to Remember (1957)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The Way We Were (1973)
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Out of Africa (1985)
The Princess Bride (1987)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
The English Patient (1996)
Titanic (1997)
You've Got Mail (1998)
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Out of Sight (1998)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
The Proposal (2009)
Valentine's Day (2010)
Date Night (2010)
Killers (2010)
The Bounty Hunter (2010)
When In Rome (2010)
Life As We Know It (2010)
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Year of the Rabbit (Post 152)
Ok, Chinese New Year is this month and here's something fun to add to your ten cent crazy book.
2011 is the year of the Rabbit - if your Chinese sign is the Rabbit - you may pin hopes on your sense of intuition. But don't be impatient or be in a hurry because in 2011 a Rabbit without concentration will fail.
According to legend, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. When 12 came, he named a year after each animal, declaring that people born in that year would have some of that animal's personality.
You can look for the year of your birth, on this chart, to see what animal represents you, and then check out that animals traits below
Rat 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020
Ox 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021
Tiger 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022
Rabbit 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023
Dragon 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024
Snake 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025
Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026
Sheep 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027
Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028
Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029
Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030
Boar 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031
Rat is Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, and shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive,
envious, mendacious, vena, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, and scheming.
Ox is Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.
Tiger is Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish, aggressive, moody.
Rabbit is Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic, stubborn.
Dragon is Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous, brash.
Snake is a Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating, cold.
Horse is Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.
Ram or Sheep is Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate, understanding, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody, indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, weak-willed.
Monkey is an Inventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.
Rooster is Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist, alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated, given to empty bravado.
Dog is Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.
Pig or Boar is Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naive, over-reliant, self-indulgent, gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.
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2011 is the year of the Rabbit - if your Chinese sign is the Rabbit - you may pin hopes on your sense of intuition. But don't be impatient or be in a hurry because in 2011 a Rabbit without concentration will fail.
According to legend, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. When 12 came, he named a year after each animal, declaring that people born in that year would have some of that animal's personality.
You can look for the year of your birth, on this chart, to see what animal represents you, and then check out that animals traits below
Rat 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020
Ox 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021
Tiger 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022
Rabbit 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023
Dragon 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024
Snake 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025
Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026
Sheep 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027
Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028
Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029
Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030
Boar 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031
Rat is Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, and shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive,
envious, mendacious, vena, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, and scheming.
Ox is Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.
Tiger is Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish, aggressive, moody.
Rabbit is Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic, stubborn.
Dragon is Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous, brash.
Snake is a Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating, cold.
Horse is Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.
Ram or Sheep is Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate, understanding, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody, indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, weak-willed.
Monkey is an Inventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.
Rooster is Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist, alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated, given to empty bravado.
Dog is Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.
Pig or Boar is Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naive, over-reliant, self-indulgent, gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February (Post 151)
Things to know and add to your ten cent crazy book about the month of February
February is said to be the coldest month of the year
It is American Heart Month
It is Black History Month
Holidays in February include:
Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Chinese New Year, and Valentine's Day
In February you should organize your:
photos
shoes
and handbags. (Yes, this means clean out your purse)
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February is said to be the coldest month of the year
It is American Heart Month
It is Black History Month
Holidays in February include:
Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Chinese New Year, and Valentine's Day
In February you should organize your:
photos
shoes
and handbags. (Yes, this means clean out your purse)
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