August, 2013

• 10 August

  Three-cheese Bruschetta Chicken

  

  Here is something that my son and his brother really love to eat, it is quick, easy and tastes very good. Here is what you need. Serves 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 8 mins READY IN 18 mins Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 1 package of bowtie  pasta ( any type of noodle you choose) 1 jar Alfredo sauce …

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• 9 August

  Starbucks Via Saves The Day … Again…

  

  Starbucks sent me some of Via instant-coffee packets to review, and I have to say I’m not usually a huge fan of coffee. But, since my son was born, I find myself drinking it more frequently. It’s got to be a mainstay for most parents, particularly if you have a baby-toddler-2-year-old. The Starbucks Via coffee packets are great for those …

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• 9 August

  Camping

  

  So, I went camping this past Monday. I made a checklist of things we would need. In the end, all I really needed was an Ark. It rained extremely hard over the 2-day period. A water-logged son-and-dad combo do not make for a great buddy bonding moments. We ended up spending a lot of time in the back end of …

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• 8 August

  No Text Thursday 01

  

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• 7 August

  Day 09 Chuck the Chunk

  Well, Day 09 of Chuck the Chunk is in the books and the weigh-in went well. I started last week at 260 lbs. At weight-in last night, I am at 256 lbs.–with a loss of 4 pounds. I am pretty happy with that–as eating the foods on this diet are lacking the yummy, and the workouts have kicked my butt. …

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• 6 August

  Day 07-08 Chuck the Chunk

  Ok, well, this is day 07 and 08, as I was camping. We did a little hiking, but mostly lived in the rain. I should have packed the Ark instead of my tent. This is going to be short and sweet, unlike my awesome camping trip–with little sleep, eats and a solid lack of a good time. Until tomorrow my …

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• 5 August

  The do’s and do-over’s of fatherhood

  

  I  read a great blog post a few weeks ago by Adam C. Dolgin (Fodder 4 Fathers) entitled,  DADDY DON’T – 10 THINGS ADULT CHILDREN WISH THEY COULD GO BACK IN TIME TO TELL THEIR FATHERS. It was a great read, and I highly recommend you give that blog post and his site a look–he writes some well-written, thought-out and funny stuff. …

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• 4 August

  Day 06 Chuck the Chunk

  Another day of Chuck the Chunk… Well, I worked out hard this am, and went for a 2-hour mountain hike in the afternoon. I only have hurting-pain in my knees, legs, and back. The rest of me feels like a rockstar. I came in under my calorie count today, by about 210. (Maybe a late night 1/4 cup of dried …

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• 3 August

  Day 05 Chuck the Chunk

  Just a quick check in–for Chuck the Chunk–as I’m getting ready to head out of town for a few days. The workout went great: 2 hours (I did the stationary bike for cardio; worked arms, legs and did some core work). I have started doing sit-ups and push-ups before bed. I started Day 2 with two sets of 50, and …

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• 3 August

  Scottish Tablet ( Fudge )

  

  As I am going to be on a super strict diet, I hope the rest of you can enjoy this yummy treat….  Here is what you need…..       Recipe makes about  16 pieces PREP   5 mins COOK    25 mins READY IN   6 hrs 30 mins   1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup light cream 2 pounds white …

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