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OK - here's what I ordered - Tops and Sweaters and cardigans - 7 pieces Jeans - 3 pairs Pantsets - 2 sets pj's - 1 set swim shorts - 1 pair Suede Boots - 1 pair Sweatpants - 2 pair So that's what - 17 items (and that's saying that the pantsets are only one item - although 2 of the pantsets come not only with the pants and top, but also a pair of bonus shorts - so really - we're talking 22 items of clothing/shoes - how much? $125 delivered. Less than $6/piece. Have I mentioned how much I love online shopping? How you ask? CLICK HERE for Woman Within - and use coupon code at checkout for 50% off your ENTIRE ORDER !! CLEARANCE ITEMS only - so hit the clearance tab (far right) and go shopping !!! HINT - throw everything you think you might like in your cart - by the time you hit check out - they'll be removing some of the things that sell out quickly. Extra 50% off everything in plus size Clearance! Coupon Code: WW26016 exp 8/29 Here's some of the items av...

Speaking of Updates - yes, I was up at WW this week - why? Not much journaling going on. Yes, I had my dinner plans - and I stuck to them. But snacked at the beach. Snacked for lunch. Snacked in the car. Too much snacking. Next week will be better !

Blueberry-Banana Bread Get two fruits in one great-tasting quick bread. Savor this sweet, tempting bread all by yourself, or give it as a gift during the holidays. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:3 hr 20 min Makes:1 loaf (24 slices) 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup mashed very ripe banana (2 medium) 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries 1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. 2. Stir Bisquick, oats, sugar, bananas, milk and eggs in large bowl until moistened. Beat vigorously 30 seconds. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour into pan. 3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen loaf from sides of pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days. --------------------------------------...

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Down 1.8 today - feel good. Promised myself to journal every day - even if I blow it. I'd love to see another nice loss next week. If you're a praying type of person - say a prayer for a little baby born in Ireland last Thursday - he was only 27 weeks - only about a pound and a half - so he could use as many prayers as possible. Swim season starts again - I've enjoyed this time together with my family. But - I know swimming is an excellent exercise for them. Hopefully they'll move the kids up to the next group and push them harder - it'll help dd#1 with her weight loss efforts. Need to buy some new suits for everyone - so back to swim outlet - I'll stock up on goggles and caps as well - cheaper there than anywhere. I have my menu all worked out - bbq this weekend - tonight is lamb chops, and tomorrow steak. Then running all next week - but I do have dinner plans each night - so I should be able to stay on track. Until later.

I've received 2 orders so far from and I love each and every one of the 15 pairs of shoes we've received. One pair is going back for size - that's it. The leather is of good quality. There are name brands like Hush Puppies, and the fit is wonderful. Now, I don't want summer to be over, I don't want to put away my flip flops - but when I do .... I'll have an entire new closet of shoes to wear LOL. Course, now to ebay to get some stockings.... shoes start at $9.99 - can't beat it - when you go to check out - change the source code to 943706 and the sale prices will show up !

Overnight Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake I'll be making this one tonight. You could substitute cranberries in this recipe if you prefer (it will just be a bit more tart than the blueberry version). Ingredients: Canola cooking spray 1 cup cake flour (regular white flour can be substituted) 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (you can delete this and use 2 cups of cake flour if desired) 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Splenda® can be substituted) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream (light can be substituted) 3/4 cup low-fat milk 1 large egg 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Crumb topping: - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (Splenda® can be substituted) - 6 tablespoons cake flour or white flour - 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 2 tablespoons no- or low-trans fat margarine (butter can be substituted) - 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream. Preparation: 1. Coat a 9x9x2-inch sqare baking dish (or similar round pan) with canola cooking spra...

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Meatloaf Muffins 1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Beef 4 oz. Zucchini, unpeeled and shredded 1 Egg 1 Cup Ore Ida Hash Browns, frozen 1/2 Cup Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Package (3 oz.) Kraft Stove Top Seasoned Stuffing Mix 1/4 Cup Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Onion, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Divide evenly into 12 muffin tins (I used a 1/3 measuring cup to divide the mixture). Bake 30-40 minutes or until done. These would be good as hamburgers also. Instead of placing the mixture into muffin tins, Make 12 hamburger patties, then grill or bake. Serves: 12 Per Serving: 163 Calories; 8g Fat (44.5% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 44mg Cholesterol; 291mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. WWP: 4 This came from "In the Kitchen with Aimee" - she now has 3 cookbooks out ! Excelle...

This is pretty high in points - but it is good. I'll try and lower the points next time I make it by using 1/2 applesauce instead of all the butter, and egg beaters, and perhaps splenda and 1/2 wheat flour. But - if you're having guests for breakfast - this is excellent as is ! Blueberry Coffee Cake From Cooking Light This moist, tender cake scored high in our Test Kitchens, where tasters unanimously considered it a delicious way to use the first blueberries of the season. Studded with plump, juicy pockets of berries, the cake also features a sprinkling of turbinado sugar on top that adds another dimension of texture. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or as a snack to savor with coffee, it's a recipe you'll make more than once. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 1/3 ...

Swimming season is about ready to start again - doesn't it seem like I just finished? Whew. Swim Outlet - still the best prices even without coupon codes Not much online for today, paperwork and swimming, swimming and paperwork, and perhaps I'll get a bit of sewing in as well !

Good start to the day - down at my WW meeting - thats always a good thing. Stopped by the grocery and just got some veggies and fruits - didn't have time to make a menu or a full list. Found another wonderful recipe online. Need to WW'er it some - and then try it and post it - but sounds wonderful !! Dinner tonight will be lamb on the grill, mashi rice and salads. Tomorrow will be crab cakes. Will figure out more later.

OK - first order of shoes came in - wonderful. 3 of the pairs were mine - and every single pair fit wonderfully - that doesn't happen often when you have size 13 WW feet. I will definately be going back there over and over ! Second - I had ordered this clothes line tree about a month ago from Clares Drying Clothesline Now I know what you're thinking - $100 for clothesline - but this thing is wonderful ... so wonderful that I can't promote it enough (they do have smaller versions available - but if you're a quilter - you could probably dry every single FQ that you own at one time if you have enough pins !) Anyway - I had a problem with the bottom button - so I emailed the company - and they replied within 24 hours - and are sending a replacement directly from the company overseas - PLUS - they said they'd call the company for me to see if they could recommend a temporary fix in the meantime - how good is that for customer service (the original company is overseas ...

3 cup frsh or frozen white corn kernals 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 T chpped fresh thyme 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 T 1/3 less-fat cream cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350*. Combine corn, chives, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Combine milk, egg substitute, cream cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the corn mixture and stir well to combine. Pour into an 11 X 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake for 55 minutes or until top of pudding is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Cut into 8 squares. 1 square = 2 pts.

Another new store - haven't checked it out yet - still haven't received the shoes I ordered below - but of course, it was the weekend. Endless.com I've wanted this Coach quilted bag for awhile - but I won't spend $300 on a purse - yet. Maybe once my kids grow up and I know my purses will stay where I put them ;) But for now - Endless is an exciting new destination for shoes and handbags built by Amazon.com. Endless is dedicated to providing the best prices, selection, and overall experience. With free overnight shipping, free return shipping, 100% price guarantee, and 365-day returns window, Endless is THE destination for shoe lovers. Endless customers can shop the wide selection of shoes their own way—it’s easy to shop by category, color, size, brand, or price. Detailed product descriptions--including construction materials, heel height, and customer reviews--help customers discover the right shoes for them. Many photographs and innovative zoom technology allow custo...

Another one I need to run through Master Cook for points - but since the oven will be on tonight - I'll whip this up as well 1 cup white flour. 3\4 teaspoon baking powder. 1\4 teaspoon baking soda. 1\2 teaspoon ground cardamom. 3\4 cup dried dates. 1\3 cup hot water. 1\2 cup butter. 1\2 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 4 eggs. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 cup Chopped walnut. 1/2 cup fresh dates, chopped. (Optional) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a small bowel mix together:1\3 cup hot boiling water + 3\4 cup dried dates. (let it cool before use it). 3)In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together butter and sugars for 2 minutes. Add eggs mixing well, Reduce speed to low and add dates mix, dry ingredients, vanilla, fresh dates and Chopped walnut; mix until well combined. ) Pour the batter into the prepared (9 inch pan), and smooth the top. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. 5) Bake for 20-25 minutes

Still need to run this through MasterCook to see the points - but it sounds so good - making it tomorrow ! Ingredients for Spicy Lamb Pasta Recipe 1 Pack Lean Minced Lamb 1 Carrot (roughly grated) 1 Small Onion 1 Sweet Red Pointed Pepper (chopped) Large Handful Fresh Spinach Leaves 1 tsp Paprika Sprinkle Dried Jalapeno Peppers Salt to season Olive Oil 1 Shot Glass Water (or small egg cup) 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed) 2 Tomatoes (chopped) Pinch Ghormeh Sabzi Large Pinch Dried Chives Gently fry the onions and carrots in some olive oil until they begin to slightly soften. Add tomatoes. Add chives, ghormeh sabzi, garlic, paprika and some dried jalapeno peppers. Pour in the shot glass of water. Stir well keep simmering. Add the red peppers. Add minced lamb, chop at the mince and stir well Cover with a lid and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Cook the pasta now. After 10 minutes remove the lid add salt to season and add the fresh spinach leaves to the sauce. Keep stiring, cook until the spi...

Off to my WW meeting in a few minutes. I had a good week, but I don't think the scale is going to show it - not sure what's up with that. I'm ok about it though. I could have made some better choices, didn't have dinners planned this week. I should work on that now - but instead - I want to check out Macy's jewlery sale - supposed to be excellent prices right now - plus free shipping? I like that. Check out their clearance section while you're there - always a decent buy $10 off $75 Macys Coupon Code: REDACCEPT exp 8/25

Ended up having to call my order in - if I clicked through the 15% off link - even tough it'd show me the $9.99 sale price when shopping, after I added them to the cart, they went back to the regular price. If I went through my second link posted - it'd give me the $9.99 but not the extra 15% .... so I called. Ended up with 8 pairs of shoes for $70 (I paid the extra $2 for trackable deliveries) very, very nice. Hopefully they'll fit. If not - with the free return shipping - can't beat it. I'll be shopping here again and again - new shoes just make a girl feel better - even if she doesn't have anywhere special to wear them to ! CS Jerzy