Welcome to 2019! With a Challenge!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVERYONE!!!!
I know I'm early but since I have to be up early for work, I'm doing my new year shout outs and my challenge.
Here is my 30 Day New Year Health-Fitness Challenge
-No junk food, includes:
-Soda
-Chips
-Sweets
-Pastries
-No Fast Foods
-Drink 64 oz of water daily
-10 Squats/Wall Squats in the morning
-30 second Planks at night
-Put in 10 to 15 minutes of walking, if the weather is bad, look up Leslie Sanson's Indoor Walking to help

Have a good New Year's and lets start 2019 right!!!

AARP Driver's Safety Complete

Like the title states. I had taken the AARP Driver's Safety Course and completed. Not too long ago, I have received my Certificate of completion, which is good for 3 years til I need to up date it.
There are many reasons why we all should do this course.
To refresh ourselves on all the up to date laws and boost safety awareness.
If there's any points on the license it will help clear that.
Deduction of 10% towards Insurance.
And to learn of any changes, not just on the road or the vehicles, but within ourselves.

That's something we all need to keep in mind and remember that, as we get older, our flexibility and reaction times slows down. Our sight and hearing changes. Memories vanish.
Get check out every year by the doctor and keep things up to date and current. But, soon we all will have to admit that we can't continue driving once things starts to decline and change.

Be safe, not just for yourself but for love ones as well.

For more information, contact your Insurance provider or your closest AARP office.
Or go to the website:

https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!
I hope and pray everyone had a safe and wonderful day with family and friends.

Chicken, gravy, cranberries, potatoes (mashed and sweet), carrots,
stuffing & biscuits

And I hope that everyone was warm today, for the weather outside was very cold. It was in the teens all day here today. And stayed all that way when I went to work and back again.

Luckily, I was able to spend time with my wonderful husband before I left for work today.

Yeah, I had to work during the holiday. But i did get in on some sales and got alot done up at work for being a short 4.5 hours.

Anyways, Thanksgiving was good for the most part. Started cooking everything around 10 in the morning and sat to eat by 2. Not, bad for the day. And to top it all, had to have pumpkin pie for dessert.
Yum!!!

Time to Breathe Easy!!!!

It's that time of year again. When we all feeling congested and having problems breathing.
Time to bomb it!
Vapor bombs that is!

I made some homemade vapor bombs and gave them to some close friends who all been suffering with congestion colds and they love them.

All is needed is some vapor rub, corn starch and water. Mix til it turns to dough. Grab the silicon molds and press the mixture into place. Chill for an hour or 2.
Place into sealed container and close to the shower or tub. Drop on into the hot water or bottom of the stall.
Breathe!!!

Starting to Look Like Winter

Well, snow is finally here.

11/10/2018

11/10/2018

It all began on the night of November 9th and really came down on the 10th. It was bad that they had posted a winter warning advisory all the way til late that night.

11/16/2018

Now, it's the week of Thanksgiving (this Thursday, November 22nd) and it still coming down but, so far nothing serious for our area.

11/16/2018

11/16/2018

Today's weather is showing 33 degrees, with the windchill feels like 27. Light snow with accumulation of less than an inch.

11/17/2018

Moon-fish Delicacy

My wonderful husband, who is a chef in his own way had made me this wonderful dish for lunch today that I have to share.
Lemon, honey and red miso sauce, marinated MoonFish. Topped with Russian caviar and placed on top of a bed of garlic butter mixed vegetables.
So good and very healthy.

Nutrition Facts MoonFish/Opah
Serving Size  4 oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories  130 Calories from Fat  10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat  1.1g 2%
Saturated Fat  0g 0%
Trans Fat  0g
Cholesterol  97mg 32%
Sodium  117mg 5%
Potassium  0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate  0g 0%
Dietary Fiber  0g 0%
Sugars  0g
Protein  21g 42%
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0% Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Caviar

Amount Per 1 tbsp (16 g)

Calories 42

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9 g	4%
Saturated fat 0.6 g	3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.7 g
Cholesterol 94 mg	31%
Sodium 240 mg	10%
Potassium 29 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g	0%
Dietary fiber 0 g	0%
Sugar 0 g
Protein 3.9 g	7%

Vitamin A	2%	Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	4%	Iron	10%
Vitamin D	4%	Vitamin B-6	5%
Vitamin B-12	53%	Magnesium	12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Mixed Vegetables

Serving Size:

cup (140ggrams)

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 4.1

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

1%

Total Fat 0.5ggrams

0%

Saturated Fat 0.1ggrams

Trans Fat 0ggrams

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2ggrams

Monounsaturated Fat 0ggrams

0%

Cholesterol 0mgmilligrams

2%

Sodium 43mgmilligrams

8%

Potassium 295mgmilligrams

3%

Total Carbohydrates 9.7ggrams

17%

Dietary Fiber 4.2ggrams

Sugars 3.7ggrams

Protein 2.4ggrams

 148%

Vitamin A

 72%

Vitamin C

 3.5%

Calcium

 3.9%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Visit to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire

My Dark Prince Knight

This year in August, my Beloved husband and I went to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire in Geneva, OH.
We had a great time seeing the activities and demo displays by artisans of the area.

The King overseeing
the Live Chess Match

the Chess board

local Scotsman entertaining
the wildlife 

http://www.medievalfaire.com/

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Recap On Whats Happening

well as I've stated on my video, "TOPS Publicity Volunteer" a lot has happened over the months that I haven't been able to blog for a while.
Well, one it was summer, so my work at the Dollar General had picked up greatly.
Two, my health wasn't the best with all the stress with work and family. And so I've learned that it's never good to try to type when you're in a negative mood.
Anyways, I'm doing better and is ready to continue to share the happenings and give wonderful information of the things I'm passionate about.
Fitness, Health, TOPS, Books, Arts and Crafts, Foods, Faith and Family.

TOPS Publicity Volunteer Video

What is TOPS?

I am a proud member of TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. A wonderful dietary support group that was founded in 1948 by Esther Manz, who came up with the idea of meeting with other dieters for mutual encouragements and support, when she was with pregnant with her 5th child.

Unlike many other diet groups that uses celebrities to speak out about their groups or have costly memberships. TOPS people are just average men and women looking for the same thing. Friends who are going through what they are and supporting each other along this weight loss journey.

My own chapter meets every Tuesday night around 5pm. There we share our stories, what we do to for ourselves, for we learned that one way of weight loss might work for one person and not the other. We also share research on foods, exercises and latest health ideas.

Anyone can join. Teens to seniors. 

For more information, check out the site, www.tops.org . Or look into a local chapter and sit in for a meeting to learn more. If its right for you, come along and join in and take off pounds sensibly.

Why Should We Workout Before Work?

I find it better to workout or doing any type of fitness just before work. Such as, walking, swimming, stretching, etc.

One of my main reasons for doing such is that, if I do it early in the morning since the majority of the time I do work in the afternoon, I do get into a very healthy routine about it.  Plus, it gives me that extra boost of energy that I need to complete my day.  Otherwise, I'm tired after a long shift and all i want to do is go home, relax with the hubby and go to sleep. Then, I will loose that motivation to workout and it messes up my routine completely. So, try to set up a regular routine, that as soon as you wake in the morning to either go to the gym or even do a ten to fifteen minute stretching or walking in the morning just before you start your day and see how helpful and beneficial, it will be during your day and life. 

4th of July in Mayville, NY

our float

my mother (left), myself, &
my aunt (photo boom center)

Yesterday was the 4th of July celebration here in Mayville, NY. Here is where the whole county of Chautauqua gathers in Mayville to show their town's pride.
I, along with my mother and several others ended up walking within the parade for the Diana Warriors and Team Axle. Our group is for Cancer awareness that had been walking in the parade since 2010 when Diana the original founder of the group was diagnose with breast cancer, sadly she lost the battle.
My mom and I decided to walk for we both have family who had cancer. Plus, just recently, a very good friend of ours had just passed away from battling caner.

the parade view
down town

tail car behind us

We all need to be made aware of this and be sure to get checked yearly for it. For it is better to catch it at its early stages then to wait til its too late.

4th of July Safety Tips | July 4th Safety | ADT

Have a fun and safe 4th of July, my friends.

4th of July Safety Tips

The start of summer is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for good food and fun times. This year, celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in a safe way. Our 4th of July safety tips cover a few key summer safety topics to keep you and your family safe this holiday.

Sparkler and Fireworks Safety

More than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks every year. Take the proper precautions when operating fireworks.

• Never disassemble or try to make your own fireworks.
• Don’t point sparklers, or fireworks at yourself or others, especially while they’re being lit.
• Only light fireworks on the ground and in areas that are dry and fire resistant.
• Don’t attempt to light multiple devices at the same time.
• Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers.
• Always keep a portable fire extinguisher close by. Also keep a water hose or buckets of water nearby to put out fires.

Water Activity Safety

As July is one of the hottest months of the year, many families turn to water activities to beat the heat. However, even fun water activities have serious risks if the proper precautions aren’t taken.

• Review safe boating practices.
• Never consume alcohol while driving a boat.
• Before boating, always check that there are enough life preservers on hand for every passenger.
• Set water safety rules for your family.
• Pools should be enclosed completely with a fence to restrict access to the area. Consider installing wireless outdoor sensors that will alert you via phone or with a chime inside your home if the sensors are activated.
• Keep a first aid kit near the pool.

Grilling Safety

July is one of the peak months for grilling fires. Enjoy grilling your favorite meals this summer while also keeping your family safe.

• Check gas grill hoses for cracks, holes and leaks.
• Keep children away from grills. Gas leaks, blocked tubes, and propane tanks can be a cause of grill fires and explosions.
• Never grill indoors, in the garage, in any enclosed area or on a surface that might catch fire.
• Keep the grill at least two feet away from decks, siding, branches and any outdoor equipment that can catch fire quickly.

If you follow these simple 4th of July safety tips, your entire family will be sure to have a safe and memorable holiday.

4th of July Safety Tips | July 4th Safety | ADT: Check out our list of safety tips to ensure a safe 4th of July. Call 1.800.651.4126.