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Try Before You Buy | Casino Bonuses Review

Kathleen — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:20:16 +0000

Gaming casinos are rapidly emerging in our town. Gambling is illegal here, which raises the question, how can casinos operate in a state where casino gambling is not legal? Accepting this review provided the answer. Evidently, these Vegas style gaming arcades are being played via the internet. Duh.

Online casinos work in the same way most other gaming sites. Software is downloaded to the user’s computer who then connects to the gaming site online. Online casino bonuses are helpful for those who want to “try before they buy”.

All this talk about casinos reminds me of funny story about my husband’s Uncle John. The first time we met, he said to me with a very serious expression, “You like gambling don’t you?” I was shocked. Of course, I enjoyed playing the slot machines in Atlantic City back in the day, but how could he have known? Lucky guess or do I really look like a gambler. Fact is he enjoyed gambling and upon reaching midlife, had the opportunity to do so often. It was a very funny moment that we laughed about for years.

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You may ask yourself why and how can online casinos afford to give players free bonus money with no deposit required. While this is initially a loss to the casino, they offer players an opportunity play the casinos games without risk as a marketing tool. Of course, the anticipated outcome is players who enjoy the casino games will become consistent players, spending money.

Most no deposit casinos have wager requirements prior to cashing out any winnings. This is to protect the casino from bonus abusers. These players never intend to purchase but simply play on free bonuses thus the online casino would lose money.

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Kathleen

Hey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business and wealthy boomers, midlife retrospection validates this extraordinary journey called life.

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Paper Culture|Whimsical Baby Invitation Review

Kathleen — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:01:56 +0000

Whimsical is defined as fanciful, imaginative and impulsive, amusingly odd or playfully humorous in an endearing sort of way. Whimsical is the perfect word association for babies in both creating them and experiencing their arrival. The opportunity to review Paper Culture, an invitation design business, brought about more than simply a review. It brings into play my midlife view of childbirth, which is an endearingly whimsical experience, especially now that thirty years have passed!

whimsical [ˈwɪmzɪkəl]
adj
1. spontaneously fanciful or playful
2. given to whims; capricious
3. quaint, unusual, or fantastic

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003

Whimsical and babies – A midlife view
Oftentimes the creation of babies is the result of a whim, a spontaneously playful act. My youngest son, we believe, was conceived on Valentines Day. Very enchanting and whimsical event and, as I recollect, the holiday included pink roses and strawberries. How about a capricious weekend with your spouse spent in a quaint bed and breakfast, certainly capable of being baby producer.

Whether the event leading to pregnancy is whimsical or not, the first vision of a mother’s newborn baby is an indescribable emotion. Magical and whimsical combined with the deepest of all love imaginable; it is an emotion like no other. Women without children may view a birth, experience one alongside a family member or beloved friend, and still not know the true depth of the experience. Of this, I am certain. Case and point, my first-born took 23 hours to arrive, which is a common occurrence for the first delivery. The event itself was anything but whimsical. However, the first sight of the baby made those 23 hours of madness whimsically disappear.

With that I ask, what better design for baby cards and invitations than one that is whimsical?

Why Paper Culture?
The whimsically designed baby shower invitations offered by Paper Culture.com are more than fitting. The company offers a variety of cards, invitations, and stationary that has created a buzz with Real Simple, People, Martha Stewart, and Daily Candy. The professional designs are exclusive, printed on 130lb. paper with round corners that enhances the whimsical themes. Every ‘send to self’ order includes a Kraft Keepsake Box.

The standard card features offered by Paper Culture exceed the standard features offered by other card companies such as Tiny Prints and Shutterfly. With Paper Culture’s mail & message service, they will print, address with the return and recipient addresses, stamp, and mail cards for only the cost of the stamp, with no hidden fees guaranteed. In comparing similar sized cards with aforementioned companies, the prices were very similar and in some cases more affordable.

In addition to the premium card features and top-notch recognition, Paper Culture is an eco friendly company who prints on FSC certified as 100% post consumer recycled paper. All envelopes and packaging made from recycled paper as well. For every order placed, we plant a tree in a US national forest. In effect, customers plant trees and each has an opportunity to dedicate a tree with every purchase. Tiny Prints advertises recycled paper however, no other details were readily available.

Obviously, upon first glance the whimsical designs, which sparked my abovementioned emotions, encouraged this company review. The product quality, eco friendly vision and business practices, along with comparable prices are more than enough reasons to recommend visiting PaperCulture.com. You won’t be disappointed.

Kathleen

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St. Patrick’s Day | Family Food Fun

Kathleen — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:05:10 +0000

courtesy of Nestlé

Everyone claims to be a tad bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day right? Being truly part Irish, a member of Verybestbaking.com, and a huge chocolate fan, sharing this easy mint pie recipe was almost obligatory!

Mix It Up with Jenny is a twice-monthly column featuring quick and easy-to prepare recipes and baking tips. Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.

This month Jenny Harper suggests celebrating all things Irish with these simple ideas:

–For the table, have the kids make some shamrock napkin rings and Irish flag placemats out of construction paper. Sprinkle some green confetti on the table and use a potted shamrock plant as a centerpiece.
–Have a traditional Irish dinner with Irish stew and Soda Bread, a Shepherd’s Pie or, of course, Corned Beef and Cabbage.
–For dessert, try this festive “Lucky You” Mint Pie. The creamy combination of mint and chocolate is so good that it’s bound to become the newest tradition around your St. Patrick’s Day table.
–Write out some traditional Irish blessings on slips of paper and tuck them into treat bags of mini shamrock cookies to send home with your guests.

Here’s one that I like:

May you always have walls for the winds,

a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,

laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,

and all your heart might desire.

Aren’t those Irish celebrations wonderful ideas to engage the whole family? Now onto the undeniably delicious “Lucky You” Mint Pie recipe that I’ll be preparing for my family St. Patrick’s Day celebration! UPDATE – My Chocolaty St. Patrick’s Day Mint Pie

“Lucky You” Mint Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Makes 8 servings

1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 prepared 9-inch (6 ounces) chocolate crumb crust
1 pkg. (3.4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Additional Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, fresh mint sprigs (optional)

MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in butter; pour into crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cool to the touch.

MEANWHILE, BEAT remaining evaporated milk, pudding mix, water, peppermint extract and 3 drops food coloring in medium bowl until combined. Gently stir in 2 cups whipped topping and additional drop of food coloring, if desired. Spoon over chocolate layer.

REFRIGERATE for 2 hours or until set. Sprinkle with additional morsels. Spoon remaining whipped topping in center of pie. Garnish with fresh mint.

courtesy of Nestlé

Nutrition Information per serving: 400 calories; 180 calories from fat; 21g total fat; 13g saturated fat; 1.5g trans fat; 20mg cholesterol; 280mg sodium; 50g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 36g sugars; 5g protein; 0% DV vitamin A; 0% DV vitamin C; 10% DV calcium; 6% DV iron

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