Pandora's Casket

Yesterday I had the pleasure (have to say that as they all read my blog) of going out with my older children and their partners for lunch.

Since this is a small restaurant we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Why we even eat at this place I will not ever know. The food is OK but no matter what time you go in there the buffet is only half full. The people running it are rude and look at you when you ask them something like you are totally insane. I have proclaimed not to ever go back there no matter what.

I do think that we were driving two dirty construction workers that came in by our fooling around and laughing. I guess you are supposed to not talk and laugh when you are dining

The best part was the desert. I had two cream puffs on my plate. They are no bigger than a 50 cent piece each. Leaving the table to re-fill my drink my lovely children decide to pour a light coating of salt on the top of one. Coming back to the table I instinctively know they did something. Why the feeling? It is a general rule to never and I mean never leave your drinks or food unattended around any of us. That is when the jokes are played the most.

I ask what is wrong with my food. Oh nothing. All giggling like raving lunatics. Swearing nothing is wrong. Of course my son in law Jamie can't lie or even tell the truth without laughing, so I figure it was either him or Sabriena. As it went on I knew it was Sabs as there was that way to serious look in her eyes.

I finished one. Nothing. I am thinking you little B%%^^* its this one. I take my finger and glide it on the top, sure enough lathered in a layer of salt.

All hoots and hollers at my table then. Pointing fingers at everyone. The construction workers glared at us even more. haha

Day was fun actually and flew by. All I can say is we have a trip to Bluffton planned. Sabs watch your burger

I think by now nearly everyone is familiar with Vista Print. But did you know that they are having a Special Sale ? That's right they are having a Free item sale over on their site. You can choose from some great products that I am sure you will find handy to have.

Choosing from business cards to special designed T-Shirts they have a wide array of products to choose from.

I have ordered from them over the past few years and let me tell you that they have quality products that fits your budget. For the prices that they show you wouldn't think that the quality would be good or the service for that matter. Yet both are great.

Ordering business cards, labels and I have even ordered stamps for the office. Delivery time was swift and there was nothing wrong with anything so I was satisfied.

I am looking right now at ordering birth announcements when the babe is born so my daughter and her fiancee can send them to relatives and friends. Since you are able to choose the styles, message and fonts you are in total control. You can even upload a picture of your own. Easy to follow instructions so you really can not mess it up

Go over an check out the sale soon. Choose from the vast product listings for your home or office. For the price you might as well order for both!

Seems like now all my older children and even their spouses or better halves are now on Entrecard. Really funny actually to be dropping and there they are! haha

So here is the family and their sites. I am sure that most of you droppers know them by now!

My oldest daughter, Sabriena:

Samples Girl
Infected Loser
Splahdow

Sabriena's Hubby, Jamie:

Fwaggle
Sabrienax Hosting

My youngest daughter, Shaina:

First Tyme Mom
Shainakins: Ramblings of a Lunatic

Shaina's Fiancee, Nick:
Cynical Nick

Cruise on over there and either drop or say hi to them

I shop a lot on line. Since we live in a very small community we do not have malls and strip malls to purchase things that we need or want. Driving is always a problem especially with the sky rocketing gas prices. Turning to on line shopping was an easy choice as I have been shopping this way for years and years now.

Paying for things sometimes is a hassle. This company though has made paying with your very own checking account or even savings account easy and private. It is a simple process of obtaining an invoice and paying through your banking web site bill pay program. You never have to give the company that you are buying from any of your personal or banking information. Your bank handles it all by setting up the date you wish to pay etc.

In a way it is like having the choice to pay cash when you are purchasing something.




The process was semi painless and went by in a snap. Once you have this all set up in your bill paying system at your bank you do not have to repeat any steps at all in the future. Just make your purchase, request ebillme and pay on your banking site.

A nice service to have as an option when making on line purchases.

I have a lot of clients and associates along with family that comes over here to read about what is going on with Mystic Witch. Not just the stores associated with it but the main site. This weekend I decided not to have any sales at all in the store.

I can hear my repeaters groaning right now! Actually I could not decide which section to have a sale so just did not do one. Reminds me of when I travel and I can not decide whether or not to purchase
travel insurance and well, just don't. Knowing full well that I should. haha

Anyway, no sale is scheduled for the week either. There are going to be new spell and ritual kits announced towards the end of the week. We are also going to be adding around 50 new oils to the list. They are not your run of the mill oils either. These will be geared more towards the Goetic Demonolatry practitioner. Absolutely wonderful oils

Mystic Witch the main site is adding a blog. Being run and operated by the writing staff. So there will be more than just one author. Of course, my main Administrator Paganus is really busting his rump over there. Making the blog blessing which turned out very nice indeed.

Once all the bugs are squashed it will be formally announced on MW.

A week or so ago I purchased a pair of sexy shoes to wear this fall and winter with my jeans. They are the prettiest blood red color. But there is a major problem with them.

They kill my feet. I got my size so it wasn't that. They are the smallest size 7 I think that I have ever purchased. I had my daughters try them on as they have these little mice feet of 5 1/2 to a 6. Thinking if they fit them one could use them.

Both tried them on and squealed in pain. They were so small that neither girl could wear them. I mean what size are they???? A 4 an possibly mismarked?

All I know is that now I have to search for another pair that I like. Which that will not bother me at all since I love shoes!

Since tomorrow is Monday and a new week I have been sitting here making the menu out for the week and all the things that has to be done.

Mondays are crazy as I have to gather all orders up and sort through them for Tuesday. I already have most of the invoicing ready Notice the main and key word is most!

In looking over recipes I wanted something that I didn't need a lot of time or a passport to gather all the ingredients together. Finding this it sounds slightly familiar to what I have baked in the past so should be a snap to pull together.







Spanish Rice Bake





INGREDIENTS

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chile sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
3. Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Tomorrow Shay goes in for what is probably one of her last check ups before the baby arrives. They have to drive to Muncie which is a little over 30 minutes away to see the doctor. It is worth it though

They are still waiting for the crib and I think the three in one stroller to arrive at the store. Seems like it is taking forever but it is about normal delivery time to in store from making the purchase on line. Just everyone is getting impatient and antzy is what it is waiting for Jeremy to come into this whacked out family