Make someone smile today.

Take a minute to do something nice for someone else. The smallest gesture can make a person's day.

* Offer to carry an older person's bags of groceries to their car.

* Invite someone who lives alone to dinner.

* Send someone flowers just because.

* Rake your neighbor's yard or shovel their snow.

* Fill the slots of your washing machine ta the laundromat for the next person.

* Leave unused coupons on the supermarket shelves for other shoppers.

* Let someone with less items in from of you at the grocery store.

Please leave a comment if you have more to add.

Easy Asparagus Chicken ~ A family HIT!

Last night my husband decided to try a new recipe and it was a HUGE hit in our house!!

1 1/4 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tbs. vegetable oil
2 (10 oz) pkg. frozen asparagus spears (we used 2 lbs. of fresh instead)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Cook chicken in heated oil over medium heat. Remove and set aside.

Brush 12X8-inch baking dish with reserved juices from chicken. Arrange asparagus spears on top. Top with chicken strips.

Add soup, mayo, lemon juice and curry powder to remaining juices in pan; stir over low heat for 1 minute or until well blended. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Fun, Funky Kitchen Message Holders

Do you have mismatched or antique forks just lying in your silverware drawer? Why not put them to good use? Drill a hole at the top of the handle and hang them on the wall. The tines are great for holding messages or photos. Hang one near your stove to hold recipes. You can make them stand out by painting a diamond shape in a darker color than your wall and hanging the fork (or forks) in the middle. What a great way to display and use old forks.

Growing Your Business

In this day and age we seem to want everything to happen overnight and when it doesn’t we tend to get a bit disappointed. When starting or growing your business it’s best to remember that patience is required. Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind on your journey so that you can avoid being let down.

The best business advice I can give is to plant a seed, both figuratively and literally. When seeds are planted they don’t become full blooming flowers overnight. This is an important idea to keep in mind about your business. Yes, it’s true that some businesses seem to bloom overnight but for the majority it’s a slow and steady growing process. A plant needs to be taken care of everyday it needs water and sunshine, as your business needs you to take steps each and everyday to help it grow. A dried up pot of dirt with a seed in it isn’t going to do much and the same works for your business. In other words you can’t just put up a website and think that all on it’s own it will become successful. If you are the type that needs something tangible, go ahead and plant a seed in a pot. Over the course of time tend to it and to your business everyday; and by the time you have flowers your business will have made great strides.

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3.17.07 Daily Freebies

Free Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner

3 $10 Gift Certificates to Ted Montana's Grill

Noxzema® Triple Clean Blackhead Cleanser

Hot Mom Car Magnet

Find It Fast by Organizing Your Refrigerator.

Has your refrigerator become a cluttered mess? With a few tried-and-true affordable products you will be able to find what you need in record time.

* Wire Drawer Organizers- Prevent items from falling out of the door by stashing them in assorted size wire bins. ($9)

* Lazy Susan- Place small items on a double decker lazy susan. This would be ideal for yogurt, cream cheese, or any other small items. ($6)

* Shelf Expander- Make the most of what space you have with some shelf expanders. They will add an extra level of storage space. ($8)

* Can Dispensers- These hold 12 cans and allow you to see how many you have left. ($14)

Color Therapy

Color is a form of energy. This energy affects us both physically and emotionally. From packaging in the products we buy to the color of suit and tie a lawyer wears, color is used all over in our world to influence us. Below is a list of colors, their meanings, and suggestions on using them.

Red It's known for being a "power color". In small amounts it can promote positive thinking. On the other hand, too much of a good thing can create irritability, nervousness, stress and even anger. Use a red appointment book to emphasize your importance in the world.

Orange Lifts your spirit. Creates vitality. Can be a great antidepressant. Try a glass of fresh orange juice in the morning to get a peppy start on the day.

Yellow The color of happiness. This color creates an optimistic attitude. Good for helping make decisions. Can't make up your mind? Use a yellow legal pad to list pros and cons.

Green Lowers stress and gives a feeling of comfort. Add some more plants to your home or office. If you are a serial plant murderer like myself, fake ones will work! ;o)

Blue Relaxes the body and opens the mind. Be a kid again sometime and lie in the grass and watch the sky.

Purple The color of royalty. Promotes self confidence. Also the color of passion. Buy yourself or the love in your life a bouquet of Freesia.

Don't go overboard. Sometimes too much of a good thing can have ill effects.
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