BUY USA FOR CHRISTMAS!

Let's give America an amazing Christmas gift!! I have thought about this a while, and I think it is actually a GREAT idea! I want to start a revolution actually ;) Re-post it if you like the sentiment. If we all bought only items "Made in the USA" (some of you remember this slogan from the 80's) Imagine the positive impact it would have on American jobs and our economy! Its the same idea of parents who put their children first and then they are too stressed to be as productive or live up to their own potential.... This year, lets put America first! No matter what your religion, we are all Americans, so let's support Americans by buying our gifts for whatever religious holiday you celebrate only "MADE IN THE USA" this year. I think it would help our country and we could better help others if we can help ourselves!! What do you think? I understand "some" things may be impossible as our children have their own ideas, but if we all TRY our best to saturate our gifts with made in the USA only, and limit those that are impossible to find other wise, I think it would be an amazing gift to the country and our fellow Americans who are so deserving this year! Please please please pass this or the sentiment along and let's start a great holiday season for us all to be proud of!

Here are some online links to made in the USA only products:
http://www.madeinusa.org/
http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/
http://www.americansworking.com/
http://www.madeinusa.com/
http://madeinusaforever.com/
http://www.toysmadeinamerica.com/



I also thought this was funny.

Great Pumpkin (basic puree to use in all your recipies)

GREAT PUMPKIN PUREE*

1. Find your great pumpkin Charlie Brown ;)

2. Wash your great pumpkin in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry well.

3. Cut the Pumpkin on a cutting board into wedges

4. Scoop out the stringy pulp and seeds with a metal spoon, leaving the firm flesh and skin.

5. Place a steamer insert in a Double Boiler or a steam pot and fill the pot with a few inches of water. When the water boils, place the pumpkin pieces inside, packing them in tightly so that they will all fit. Cover and steam for about 30 minutes, until the flesh is quite soft and easily punctured with a fork.

**you can also use a baking sheet, place small amount of water in bottom of pan, place pumpkin wedges cut side down and bake them at 400 degrees for the same amount of time, 20-30 minutes.

6. Process to a smooth puree in a puree machine or a blender. Simple season now as you like, light salt and extra light pepper. This will insure you can use this puree with all your recipes that call for pumpkin, deserts or savory meals.

7. Transfer the puree to a sieve (you can line it with several layers of paper towels or cheese cloth) and allow to cool and drain for about 30 minutes.

8. Place the puree in freezer bags or plastic containers, and either freeze or refrigerate until ready to use.

Say WHAT?! (repost from DCP)

See my sweet little 3 year old? Isnt she cute?

Even with her furrowed brow, still cute right?
And throwing a little sass being silly wild and trying to be funny, aww cute still!
And when her sister makes her mad, dropping the "F-BOMB" Umm, yeah that happened.... Guess I should stop thinking it's so cute before that becomes a daily word for my cute little girl!