<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981</id><updated>2012-02-16T18:31:06.302-08:00</updated><category term='freebies'/><category term='spice'/><category term='foodies'/><category term='cry'/><category term='fancy french'/><category term='cookies'/><category term='contests'/><category term='cheese'/><category term='abuse'/><category term='self'/><category term='CBK'/><category term='depression'/><category term='giveaways. bags. prizey'/><category term='sample'/><category term='vent'/><category term='life'/><category term='organic'/><category term='milk'/><category term='falling'/><category term='happy place dissapearing'/><category term='chocolate'/><category term='memories'/><category term='welcome'/><category term='hi'/><category term='hard'/><category term='prizey.net'/><category term='first blog'/><category term='recipes'/><category term='let it go'/><title type='text'>The world according to Smoo</title><subtitle type='html'>I am a mommy to 2 kids, baby wearing, breastfeeding with supplements, kid teaching, owning cloth diapers (lol Gina), cool mom!!!  I have a almost 4 year old Monkey and a 1 week old Turkey.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>23</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-5571439593568236059</id><published>2009-04-04T20:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-04T21:05:42.983-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='happy place dissapearing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='depression'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='falling'/><title type='text'>Understanding</title><content type='html'>I finally decided to let everything go i was dealing with.  Me and Bear talked finally after a few years of pent up feelings.  The talk has come up before but seemed to be going in one ear and out the other.  But this time seemed different.  The look in his eye was different as well.  The look was filled with sincerity and empathy for what i was feeling.  It felt good to get all of that pain i was carrying on my shoulders for the past 4 years and get the closure i needed.  The weird part is that it came out dealing with a conversation about housework.  You see, I've always been a weird child.  A Maniac in my mind.  I for some reason cannot come clean with my true feelings an it seems to take something else to happen to make my feelings flood out.  I'm still trying to figure out why that happens.  Right now things on the back side of me are happening and my new found happiness is turning back into depression an for some reason the block went up.  But this time it's a decision thing.  The situation at hand I'm not sure if i should talk about it especially when i was told not to or if Bear should know.   its starting to seem as if my little pocket of sunshine is fading away from me.  i think it's time for me to take a visit to my dad's grave and have a little talk with God.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-5571439593568236059?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/5571439593568236059/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=5571439593568236059' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/5571439593568236059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/5571439593568236059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/04/understanding.html' title='Understanding'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-7186277138294334706</id><published>2009-02-24T06:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-24T06:38:24.897-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cheese'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fancy french'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sample'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='foodies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chocolate'/><title type='text'>french cheese!!!</title><content type='html'>so i'm checking out this website and i'm in foodie heaven!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I see prosciutto-wrapped brie bites!!!  i want them.  i want them bad!! i don't care how unhealthy they just might be!!!!&lt;br /&gt;all kinds of recipes for goat cheese---mmmmmhhhmmmmmm goat cheese!!!&lt;br /&gt;chocolate and cheese?  best thing ever!!!  gruyere and dark chocolate?  heck yeah!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm not too much of a blogger (i kinda suck at it!!!) but i am loving this site cuz i love cheese!!!!!&lt;br /&gt;there is lots of recipe ideas.  I want all the feta and bleu cheese.  once again i am totally aware of how hattening it is lmao!  i want them!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;i also want $25,000.  any takers?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;well heres the link to the site:  &lt;a href="iledefrancecheese.com"&gt;iledefrancecheese.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;well kids TTFN!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-7186277138294334706?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/7186277138294334706/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=7186277138294334706' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/7186277138294334706'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/7186277138294334706'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/02/french-cheese.html' title='french cheese!!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-8797147088010108740</id><published>2009-02-06T22:57:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-04-04T20:55:36.611-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='let it go'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='life'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='memories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hard'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='abuse'/><title type='text'>Memories--Time to let all bad ones go</title><content type='html'>&lt;font style="arial"&gt;i'm just getting all out.  the way i tried to get them out backfired on me so i'ma do it this way&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.  witnessing the abuse of my aunt from my uncle when she had breast cancer&lt;br /&gt;2.  watching her die as the result because he wouldn't get her treated even when the cancer literally was the size of an orange coming out of her breast&lt;br /&gt;3.  my father leaving me and my brother alone to go get high and fuck around with some chicks&lt;br /&gt;4. my mom and dad always arguing about money being spent up&lt;br /&gt;5.  my father committing suicide.&lt;br /&gt;6.  my grandparents alienating me&lt;br /&gt;7.  my grandmother reminding me how my dad did drugs and how it's my fault it happened&lt;br /&gt;8.  being ridiculed for missing a parent&lt;br /&gt;9.  seeing my father on the news after his suicide&lt;br /&gt;10.  my step-fathers alcohol abuse&lt;br /&gt;11.  my step father abusing me because of the alcohol&lt;br /&gt;12.  CPS being called on my mom&lt;br /&gt;13.  Anthony Michael Preacher II.  Enough said&lt;br /&gt;14.  no longer suffering physical abuse but now suffering verbal and mental abuse&lt;br /&gt;15.  my cousin dying from a train wreck&lt;br /&gt;16.  going to college&lt;br /&gt;17.  being cheated on in 2006&lt;br /&gt;18.  being blamed for everything wrong and complained about&lt;br /&gt;19.  apparently failing as a mother and wife&lt;br /&gt;20.  dealing with alcohol abuse all over again this time towards my child becuase of enablement and misjudgment&lt;br /&gt;***Edit April 5, 2009***&lt;br /&gt;21.  CPS being called on me&lt;br /&gt;22.  Someone using me as a scapegoat to their own problems created before i was anywhere in the future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; and here i am to February 7, 2009 full of fear and confusion&lt;/font&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-8797147088010108740?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/8797147088010108740/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=8797147088010108740' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8797147088010108740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8797147088010108740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/02/memories-time-to-let-all-bad-ones-go.html' title='Memories--Time to let all bad ones go'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-4451600516787151638</id><published>2009-01-29T09:55:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-29T09:56:10.908-08:00</updated><title type='text'>lemony sunshine cupcake</title><content type='html'>&lt;strong&gt;from food network ultimate recipe showdown&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lemony Sunshine Cupcakes&lt;br /&gt;Ingredients&lt;br /&gt;For crust and topping:&lt;br /&gt;1 1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs, (22 Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies)&lt;br /&gt;1/4 cup granulated sugar&lt;br /&gt;4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted&lt;br /&gt;For the batter:&lt;br /&gt;8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature&lt;br /&gt;1/2 cup sour cream&lt;br /&gt;2 large eggs, at room temperature&lt;br /&gt;1/4 cup vegetable oil&lt;br /&gt;1/4 cup water&lt;br /&gt;1 small box (3.4 ounce) instant lemon pudding&lt;br /&gt;1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker Super Moist)&lt;br /&gt;1/3 cup lemon curd&lt;br /&gt;Directions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard muffin tins with 16 foil cupcake liners; set aside. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Place shortbread cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl; stir until well combined; set aside. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix just until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl. Add vegetable oil, water, and the box of lemon pudding. Mix until combined. Add cake mix and beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Batter will be on the thick side. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Place a slightly heaping tablespoon of shortbread cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use your fingers or the bottom of a small glass to firmly pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining shortbread cookie crumb mixture for topping. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Use a 1/4 cup spring loaded ice cream scoop and place a level scoop full of batter into each muffin cup. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Load the lemon curd into a small sandwich size resealable bag, removing the air from the bag before sealing. Squeeze the curd to 1 corner of the bag and use scissors to snip a 1/4- inch piece from corner of bag; set aside. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With a damp finger or the end of a wooden spoon dipped in water, make a shallow indentation into the center of each cupcake. Pipe 3/4 to 1 teaspoon lemon curd into each indentation. Sprinkle tops of cupcakes evenly with remaining shortbread cookie crumbs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bake for 21 to 23 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking, until edges of cupcakes are lightly golden brown. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Serve cupcakes warm from the oven or at room temperature.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-4451600516787151638?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/4451600516787151638/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=4451600516787151638' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4451600516787151638'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4451600516787151638'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/lemony-sunshine-cupcake.html' title='lemony sunshine cupcake'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-4349310068471390253</id><published>2009-01-21T15:26:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-21T15:26:52.622-08:00</updated><title type='text'>kewl giveaway</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="&lt;br /&gt;http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/contests/cutlery/&lt;br /&gt;dexter-russell-cutlery.aspx" style="font:bold 12px arial; color:#00F;"&gt;Win $1000 worth of Chef's Knives!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div style="font:bold 11px arial; color:#000;"&gt;From FoodServiceWarehouse.com&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-4349310068471390253?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/4349310068471390253/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=4349310068471390253' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4349310068471390253'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4349310068471390253'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/kewl-giveaway.html' title='kewl giveaway'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-9116198840043836098</id><published>2009-01-19T13:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-19T13:08:41.869-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cookies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='spice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='recipes'/><title type='text'>Windmill Cookies</title><content type='html'>SPECULATIUS COOKIES - WINDMILL &lt;br /&gt;1 lb. butter&lt;br /&gt;2 c. brown sugar&lt;br /&gt;1/2 c. sour cream&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. soda&lt;br /&gt;4 tsp. cinnamon&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. nutmeg&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. ground cloves&lt;br /&gt;4 1/2 c. flour&lt;br /&gt;1/2 c. chopped nuts &lt;br /&gt;Cream butter and brown sugar. Sift together flour, soda and spices. Add sour cream alternately with sifted dry ingredients. Stir in nuts. Knead dough into rolls, 2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Cut into slices and bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-9116198840043836098?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/9116198840043836098/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=9116198840043836098' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/9116198840043836098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/9116198840043836098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/windmill-cookies.html' title='Windmill Cookies'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-8014885481909826478</id><published>2009-01-12T20:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-12T20:20:05.822-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='milk'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='prizey.net'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='giveaways. bags. prizey'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='organic'/><title type='text'>Another Giveawy:  Stremick's Heritage Organic Milk</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hi FOllks!!  justs sharing another giveaway from www.prizey.net&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;this is cool for me because i've been getting mighty crunchy lol&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;here's info on the organic milk from: http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2008/12/giveaway-heritage-foods-organic-milk.html&lt;br /&gt; -Stremick's Heritage Foods has more then 35 years of experience producing dairy fresh products. -Heritage Organic Milk is “certified organic,” which means that a third-party agency inspects the milk and guarantees that the cows are fed only naturally grown corn and grain, and graze on pastures that are free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. -The Real California Seal certifies that Heritage Organic Milk is 100% from California dairy farms and meets standards that offer improved taste and nutritional benefits. -64-oz. product is available in four choices of organic milk: fat free, low fat, reduced fat and vitamin D. -Heritage also offers organic milk with omega-3 DHA in low fat, reduced fat and vitamin D varieties -- essential for a healthy mind, body and heart. -Milk is sold at most Vons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Albertsons.&lt;p&gt;go quick because the giveaway ends at 11:59pm tonight!!!!  1/12/09&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-8014885481909826478?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/8014885481909826478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=8014885481909826478' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8014885481909826478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8014885481909826478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/another-giveawy-stremicks-heritage.html' title='Another Giveawy:  Stremick&apos;s Heritage Organic Milk'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-2445380621632994070</id><published>2009-01-06T23:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-06T23:25:22.774-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='vent'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='depression'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='self'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cry'/><title type='text'>who what where when why WTF WTH??</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;so far 2009 is suckin balls.  ive come to terms that i have some severe issues and may need to seek professional help.  but before i do that, i need to figure out where my issues are coming from.  so i managed to round out a few possibilities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;forgiving and forgetting the past&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;my marriage the past present and possible future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;my self-destruction---feeling of failure in my life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also struggle with happiness:  with myself and from others.  i feel like a misery, a burden  im told it's not the case but nothing reciprocates.  the actions are not shown.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;so alot of the times i feel like curling in a ball i the corner to escape the world.  to be very honest and clear, if it weren't for my kids i probably would not be here.  my breaking point have been very oblivous to those who know me.  i have really come to conclusions in my mind that the world would be better off with out me.  maybe thats why i'm in so much pain in life because i've had these thoughts about death so much in my life.  since my father's death, death has haunted me  i think about it constantly and i'm not sure how healthy that is.  i pray that i live long enough to see my kids become successful.  i cry everyday sometimes inside and sometimes outside.  i struggle with myself inside and out.  i don't know how long ive been battling the war in my mind it seems like forever but now i'm not sure if i want to just throw in the towel or fight this war and win it.  somethings have to change but what??&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-2445380621632994070?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' 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src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-2197111182391966467</id><published>2009-01-01T22:46:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-01T22:52:35.882-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Shoo Shoos giveaway</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/SV25mToIBGI/AAAAAAAAAAw/P1JLGEkZmO8/s1600-h/VRS35_medium.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/SV25mToIBGI/AAAAAAAAAAw/P1JLGEkZmO8/s320/VRS35_medium.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286585605357569122" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/SV25fzoxc1I/AAAAAAAAAAo/5yftW74yp2Y/s1600-h/s2-sand_medium.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/SV25fzoxc1I/AAAAAAAAAAo/5yftW74yp2Y/s320/s2-sand_medium.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286585493691134802" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;http://www.coolbabykid.com/2008/12/new-shoes-on-block-smileys-by-shooshoos.html&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;i love these shoes!  so i'm crossing fingers i win!!! have 2 kids and i'ma preppy-kid dressing mama.  i can picture the little outfits with my turkey witht he pink Mary-janes and my boy witht he tan ones(he's too big for them now lol)!! This giveaway is being posted by CoolBabyKids ending January 15, 09 so hurry up and go there!!!! there are extra enteries available as well.  The shoes ont he web ist are the cutest things ever!!  Almost, i said almost, wants to make me have one more boy and girl so i can buy 2 of each!!!  Enclosed is a link tot he original giveaway and the website it'self!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;here are pictures of my favorites&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;http://www.shooshoosusa.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-2197111182391966467?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/2197111182391966467/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=2197111182391966467' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/2197111182391966467'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/2197111182391966467'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/shoo-shoos-giveaway.html' title='Shoo Shoos giveaway'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/SV25mToIBGI/AAAAAAAAAAw/P1JLGEkZmO8/s72-c/VRS35_medium.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-2199417084680901132</id><published>2009-01-01T22:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-01T23:28:23.033-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Two-oh-oh-nine is here!!!!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Well the close of last year has come and gone!  Last year I accomplished alot and I hope to accomplish more this year.  Bear came home Christmas day after stressing me out and running me in circles so he could suprise me.  Monkey turned 4 on December 26th and had a wonderful birthday.  i got a Nintendo DS for Xmas from Bear.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I plan this year to:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;lose 30 lbs&lt;br /&gt;Keep the weight off&lt;br /&gt;GET IN SCHOOL!!!&lt;br /&gt;become a better wife, mother, and person&lt;br /&gt;Love Stacy&lt;br /&gt;become more organized&lt;br /&gt;consider Lap Band----research first&lt;br /&gt;complete 4 scrapbooks&lt;br /&gt;1.  turkey&lt;br /&gt;2.  MOnkey&lt;br /&gt;3.  Bears career&lt;br /&gt;4.  our courtship and marriage   (on October 29th this year we willhavebeen together for 10 years)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;well TTFN!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-2199417084680901132?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/2199417084680901132/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=2199417084680901132' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/2199417084680901132'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/2199417084680901132'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2009/01/two-oh-oh-nine-is-here.html' title='Two-oh-oh-nine is here!!!!!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-6545688981931008792</id><published>2008-12-29T14:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-29T14:24:04.618-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='giveaways. bags. prizey'/><title type='text'>Giveaways!!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://feistyfrugalandfabulous.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img border="0" width="130" alt="FeistyFrugalFabulous" src="http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/FeistyFrugalandFab/buttoncopynewnewnew.jpg" height="130" /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Monday, December 22, 2008&lt;br /&gt;Kick Off to Christmas Giveaway 29 - Loom&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Four weeks of giveaways has made this elf a little tired! It's been so much fun to hold this event and really fun emailing people to let them know they won! Christmas is almost here, can you believe it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The final review and giveaway of the Kick Off to Christmas Event comes to you from Loom! Loom is a company, started by Johanna Leestma LeFleur in 2003, that makes smart, functional, and colorful gear for families. As the site explains, Loom products are as fabulous and they are functional. How could I not review a bag that is promising to be fabulous?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I had the opportunity to review the Loom Marsupial bag in antique pink! It is described as a full service diaper bag and really does have everything a mom would need! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~durable and secure magnetic closures&lt;br /&gt;~adjustable strap&lt;br /&gt;~no-slip shoulder pad&lt;br /&gt;~cushioned changing pad - 14" x 21"&lt;br /&gt;~drawstring waterproof stuff-sack&lt;br /&gt;~reinforced base with metal feet&lt;br /&gt;~carabiner key clip&lt;br /&gt;~dedicated baby wipes pocket&lt;br /&gt;~insulated exterior pockets&lt;br /&gt;~18" wide x 11" tall x 5.5" deep &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The details above are from the site, so I'll translate them here in mommy-speak! The magnetic closures are awesome. My old diaper bag (I'll admit here that I was using the same one I used for my son, an ugly plaid one that matched my stroller at the time) had a zipper closure which was always a pain to open with one hand (nearly impossible to open with baby in one arm). I love that there's no zipper to mess with on this bag, and the magnetic closures (which are safely inside the fabric) are super strong!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The adjustable strap and no-slip shoulder pad are little features that go a long way for comfort. If you want to keep the diaper bag close at hand, you can adjust it so it is higher up, more like a secure purse than a bag. The no-slip shoulder pad is so wonderful to have, after dealing with my old diaper bag slipping off my shoulder constantly. The Marsupial bags also come with a cushioned changing pad and a matching drawstring sack that is perfect for little messes while on the go. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Extra features about the bag that make it fabulous are the 2 insulated exterior pockets for bottles or cups, and several inside pockets for all the everyday essentials that we need to carry with us. I was pleasantly surprised at all the room inside. Once you feel your way to the bottom and the reinforced base, it's like extra room opens up. The best thing ever? After I packed the bag full this weekend, it still closed effortlessly with the magnetic closure (the magnet is so big that even if the bag is full, it's not going to 'miss' its spot to match-up).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I absolutely adore my new Loom Marsupial diaper bag and am so happy to be able to share Loom with all of you. Johanna at Loom has offered Feisty Frugal and Fabulous readers a 40% discount on her regular-priced diaper bags! To get the discount, just email Johanna here with your order and put FABULOUS LOOM SALE in the subject header.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wait, it gets even better. You all also have the chance to WIN your very own white Loom Marsupial bag that I have in my hot (ok who am I kidding, it's freezing here) little hands! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To enter, go to Loom and have a look around at their selection. Come back here and comment, telling me your favorite bag design and color. Both have to be included in your comment for it to count!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For extra entries:&lt;br /&gt;~ Post my NEW fabulous button on your blog&lt;br /&gt;~ Follow me (link on the right hand column)&lt;br /&gt;~ Subscribe to my email updates (Link on the right hand column)&lt;br /&gt;~ Post this giveaway on your blog, and leave me the link.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please make sure your profile is set to PUBLIC or leave your email address in your comment if it is not. If there is no way to contact you, I will choose another winner. This contest will end on December 29th at midnight CST. I will use Random.org to choose a winner, email the winner, and post the win here. Contest is open to Canadian and US addresses.&lt;br /&gt;Posted by Feisty Frugal and Fabulous at 11:17 AM &lt;br /&gt;Labels: Giveaways and Reviews&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-6545688981931008792?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/6545688981931008792/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=6545688981931008792' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6545688981931008792'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6545688981931008792'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaways.html' title='Giveaways!!!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-6311519981901581536</id><published>2008-12-28T15:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-28T15:31:58.818-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='freebies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='contests'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='CBK'/><title type='text'>baby contests!!!</title><content type='html'>My cousin Gina has me now hooked on blogging for goods!  i'm a freebie kid so it's right up my alley especially with 2 kids!!!   i've entered 3 so far.  twoon christmas eve and one today with CBK aka Cool Baby Kids.  they are giving away a neat personalized blanket.  who doesnt love those? !?!? so i'm getting used to all of this blogging business since i'm not working and i'm getting to love it even more!! so come make me feel popular and post and suvscribe!!!   &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-6311519981901581536?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/6311519981901581536/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=6311519981901581536' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6311519981901581536'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6311519981901581536'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/baby-contests.html' title='baby contests!!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-8302568187605779466</id><published>2008-12-23T18:59:00.002-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T19:00:26.518-08:00</updated><title type='text'>joanne fluke cookies</title><content type='html'>Cocoa Snaps&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Dough must chill before baking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 ½ c melted butter 3 sticks&lt;br /&gt;2 c cocoa powder (unsweetened)&lt;br /&gt;2 c brown sugar&lt;br /&gt;3 large eggs beaten&lt;br /&gt;4 tsp baking powder&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp salt&lt;br /&gt;2 tsp vanilla&lt;br /&gt;3 c flour not sifted&lt;br /&gt;½ c white sugar for later&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;melt butter and mix in cocoa until blended&lt;br /&gt;cool slightly and add in eggs.&lt;br /&gt;Add soda, salt, and vanilla and stir&lt;br /&gt;Add flour and mix thoroughly&lt;br /&gt;Chillin in refridferator for 1 hour&lt;br /&gt;Preheat to 350f middle rack&lt;br /&gt;Roll into walnut-sized balls&lt;br /&gt;Roll balls in the shite sugar&lt;br /&gt;Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes&lt;br /&gt;cool on sheet for 1 or 2 minutes and remove from cookie sheet&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Pound Cake Plus&lt;br /&gt;Preheat to 325f&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 ½ cups softened butter 3 sticks&lt;br /&gt;2 c white sugar&lt;br /&gt;4 eggs&lt;br /&gt;1 c sour cream&lt;br /&gt;½ baking powder&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp vanilla&lt;br /&gt;2 c cake flour&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;must chill for 48 hrs.  make it 2 days before planing to serve.  Can also be baked, colled, and wrapped in plastic wrap, then in foil and freeze untill needed.  Makes 2 cakes, serves 6 people.  Butter and flour 2-9 in pans&lt;br /&gt;cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs one at a time&lt;br /&gt;add sour cream, baking powder and vanilla.&lt;br /&gt;Add flour one cup a time&lt;br /&gt;Backe for 54-50 mintues&lt;br /&gt;Bake, wrap and chillin in fridge for 48 hrs&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-8302568187605779466?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/8302568187605779466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=8302568187605779466' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8302568187605779466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/8302568187605779466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/joanne-fluke-cookies.html' title='joanne fluke cookies'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-656813139845391741</id><published>2008-12-23T18:59:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:59:41.608-08:00</updated><title type='text'>windmill cookies</title><content type='html'>SPECULATIUS COOKIES - WINDMILL &lt;br /&gt;1 lb. butter&lt;br /&gt;2 c. brown sugar&lt;br /&gt;1/2 c. sour cream&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. soda&lt;br /&gt;4 tsp. cinnamon&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. nutmeg&lt;br /&gt;1/2 tsp. ground cloves&lt;br /&gt;4 1/2 c. flour&lt;br /&gt;1/2 c. chopped nuts &lt;br /&gt;Cream butter and brown sugar. Sift together flour, soda and spices. Add sour cream alternately with sifted dry ingredients. Stir in nuts. Knead dough into rolls, 2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Cut into slices and bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-656813139845391741?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/656813139845391741/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=656813139845391741' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/656813139845391741'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/656813139845391741'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/windmill-cookies.html' title='windmill cookies'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-504321762349020795</id><published>2008-12-23T18:45:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:45:53.583-08:00</updated><title type='text'>ginger snaps</title><content type='html'>  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GINGER SNAP COOKIES   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mix:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3/4 c. shortening&lt;br /&gt;1 c. sugar&lt;br /&gt;1 egg&lt;br /&gt;4 tbsp. molasses&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sift together:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp. cinnamon&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp. cloves&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp. ginger&lt;br /&gt;2 tsp. baking soda&lt;br /&gt;2 c. flour&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mix shortening, sugar egg and molasses. Sift together cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking soda, flour. Mix into egg-sugar ingredients. Form into balls the size of walnuts. Dip one side into sugar. Bake 350 degrees, approximately 18 minutes. &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-504321762349020795?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/504321762349020795/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=504321762349020795' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/504321762349020795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/504321762349020795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/ginger-snaps.html' title='ginger snaps'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-6414808527220840381</id><published>2008-12-23T18:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:45:30.054-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Double flake Cookies</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Double Flake Cookies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Joanne Flukes-Cherry Cheesecake Murder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do not Preheat oven-dough must chill before baking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1c melted butter (1/2 lb, 2 sticks)&lt;br /&gt;3 eggs &lt;br /&gt;1 ½ c white sugar&lt;br /&gt;2 tsp cream of tartar&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp baking soda&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp salt&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp cocount extract or vanilla extract&lt;br /&gt;1 ½ c flour (no need to sift)&lt;br /&gt;2 cups instant mashed potato flakes&lt;br /&gt;1 cup coconut flakes, firmly packed&lt;br /&gt;¾ c finely choped pecans or walnuts (measure after chopping)&lt;br /&gt;½ c white shugar in a bowl for later&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;melt the butter and set aside to cool.  Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whip for a minute. They don’t have to be flufy just mixed.  Pour in the sugar and stir.  Add cream of tartar, baking soda, and extract (coconut or vanilla).  Mix well.  Stire in the melted butter and add flour.  Mix until flour is throuhly incorporated&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;measure out 2 cups of mashed potato flakes and mix them in.  Add the coconut flakes (chop up if you do not like stringy coconut) stir in chopped nuts and mix thoroughly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cover the dough tighly and refridgerate for 4 hours.  Overnight is even beter&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Preheat for 350F when ready to bake&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Form balls of dough 1 in in diameter.  Roll in sugar and placed on a greased cookie sheet.  Flatten with a metal spatula.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bake at 350F for 10-12 mincool on sheet for 2 min and transfer to a rackand cool&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Aunt Grace's Breakfast Muffins&lt;br /&gt;taken from:  Joanne Fluke's Sugar Cookie Murder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 ½ c flour&lt;br /&gt;2 tsp baking powder&lt;br /&gt;½ tsp salt&lt;br /&gt;½ tsp nutmeg&lt;br /&gt;½ c white sugar&lt;br /&gt;1/3 c butter melted&lt;br /&gt;1 egg beaten&lt;br /&gt;½ c milk&lt;br /&gt;1 ½ c apples cored, peeled, and shredded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;sift or stir flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;in another bowl blend the sugar and melted butter together and cool to room temp&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;add egg, milk, shredded apples to melted butter mixture.  then mix in dry ingredients&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;fill well gresed muffin tins with 2/3 batter.  bake at 400 F for20-25 min.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mrs. Knudson's Seasoning salt&lt;br /&gt;Joanne Fluke's Sugar Cookie Murder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;½  c salt&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp celery salt&lt;br /&gt;1 tbsp garlic salt&lt;br /&gt;1 tbsp paprika&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp dry mustard&lt;br /&gt;1 tsp onion powder&lt;br /&gt;½ tsp cornstarch&lt;br /&gt;½ tsp ground oregano&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;yields ¾ c seasoning salt&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Tortilla Roll-Ups (easy &amp;amp; Sooo Good)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 dzn Flour Tortilla&lt;br /&gt;2 8 oz. Pkg. of Cream Cheese&lt;br /&gt;2 sm cans Diced Green Chili's&lt;br /&gt;3 pkg's Thin Slice Ham (i use smoked)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1st thing lay out your tortilla's, spread Cream Cheese completely on them(thin) then sprinke Diced Green Chili's all over top of that(keep chili's from ends or they won't stick) then i put 3 to 4 thin slices of Ham on each one. Roll them up as tight as you can and slice in 1 inch slices!!&lt;br /&gt;Hint-They taste best if you make them the morning or night before you serve them!!! Everyone loves these!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Creamy Chicken &amp;amp; Pasta Rated &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Makes: 4 servings Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 12 minutes&lt;br /&gt;8 ounces penne &lt;br /&gt;3 small carrots, peeled and sliced into coins &lt;br /&gt;2 cups broccoli flowerets &lt;br /&gt;1 medium-sized zucchini, sliced &lt;br /&gt;1 cup frozen peas &lt;br /&gt;1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces &lt;br /&gt;½  tsp. salt &lt;br /&gt;¼ tsp. black pepper &lt;br /&gt;1 Tbs. canola oil &lt;br /&gt;¾ cup heavy cream &lt;br /&gt;1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese &lt;br /&gt;Pinch nutmeg &lt;br /&gt;Directions 1. Cook penne in boiling salted water for 12 minutes. Add carrots, broccoli and zucchini for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Add peas during the last minute. Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl. &lt;br /&gt;2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 8 minutes, or until cooked through. &lt;br /&gt;3. Add cream, cheese, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg to skillet. Boil for 2 minutes, until thick. Toss with pasta and vegetables.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta&lt;br /&gt;  ==========================&lt;br /&gt;    2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips&lt;br /&gt;    4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente&lt;br /&gt;    2 teaspoons cajun seasoning    &lt;br /&gt;    2 tablespoons butter    &lt;br /&gt;    1 thinly sliced green onion    &lt;br /&gt;    1-2 cups heavy whipping cream    &lt;br /&gt;    2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes    &lt;br /&gt;    ¼ teaspoon salt    &lt;br /&gt;    ¼ teaspoon dried basil    &lt;br /&gt;    1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper    &lt;br /&gt;    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder    &lt;br /&gt;    ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. In a&lt;br /&gt;large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter or margarine&lt;br /&gt;until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt,&lt;br /&gt;garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Pour over hot linguine&lt;br /&gt;and toss with Parmesan cheese.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-6414808527220840381?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/6414808527220840381/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=6414808527220840381' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6414808527220840381'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/6414808527220840381'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/double-flake-cookies.html' title='Double flake Cookies'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-3051270259149518782</id><published>2008-12-23T18:38:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:39:12.764-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Red Velvet Cake</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Thi is from Bobbly Flay's Throwdown; Cake Man Raven's famous Red Velvet Cake&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yields: Three, 9-inch layer cakes Baking Time: 15-20 minutes, 325 degrees pre-heated oven Level of Difficulty: Moderate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Dry Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups of cake flour, &lt;br /&gt;1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, &lt;br /&gt;1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of fine salt &lt;br /&gt;and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder. &lt;br /&gt;Wet Ingredients: 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vinegar (white distilled), 1-1/2 cups of vegetable oil, 1 oz. of red food coloring and 1 tsp. of vanilla extract. Frosting: 4 cups of Confectioners Sugar, 1 lb. of cream cheese (room temperature), 1 lb. of butter (softened) and 2 tsp. of vanilla. extract.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Sift together all dry ingredients. Add liquid in an electric mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until well incorporated. Slowly add dry ingredients to bowl, until all ingredients are combined. &lt;br /&gt;Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.&lt;br /&gt;Frosting: Mix together the cream cheese and the softened butter. Gradually add confectioners sugar until it reaches desired sweetness and smoothness. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and frost the cake. &lt;br /&gt;Serves 10-12 &lt;br /&gt;Enjoy a traditional Southern treat. &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-3051270259149518782?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/3051270259149518782/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=3051270259149518782' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/3051270259149518782'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/3051270259149518782'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/red-velvet-cake.html' title='Red Velvet Cake'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-4601109135752657790</id><published>2008-12-23T18:37:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:37:55.538-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Banana Bread</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;from food network.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Ingredients&lt;br /&gt;• 1 cup granulated sugar &lt;br /&gt;• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature &lt;br /&gt;• 2 large eggs &lt;br /&gt;• 3 ripe bananas &lt;br /&gt;• 1 tablespoon milk &lt;br /&gt;• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon &lt;br /&gt;• 2 cups all-purpose flour &lt;br /&gt;• 1 teaspoon baking  powder &lt;br /&gt;• 1 teaspoon baking soda &lt;br /&gt;• 1 teaspoon salt  &lt;br /&gt;Directions&lt;br /&gt;Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. &lt;br /&gt;Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. &lt;br /&gt;In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. &lt;br /&gt;Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears. &lt;br /&gt;Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, invert onto rack and cool completely before slicing. &lt;br /&gt;Spread slices with honey or serve with ice cream. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-4601109135752657790?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/4601109135752657790/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=4601109135752657790' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4601109135752657790'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/4601109135752657790'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/banana-bread.html' title='Banana Bread'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-1501839466672637502</id><published>2008-12-23T18:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-23T18:37:26.113-08:00</updated><title type='text'>my new home for recipes</title><content type='html'>i love to cook; so this is my recipe holder lmao!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-1501839466672637502?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/1501839466672637502/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=1501839466672637502' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/1501839466672637502'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/1501839466672637502'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-new-home-for-recipes.html' title='my new home for recipes'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-3781072441784123507</id><published>2008-12-21T11:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-21T11:24:30.201-08:00</updated><title type='text'>i have decided..</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.funandmusic.biz/funny-pic-male-life-cycle.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 367px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.funandmusic.biz/funny-pic-male-life-cycle.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/jlv0027l.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 302px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/jlv0027l.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Men are asholes. simple as that. 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LMAO!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-3781072441784123507?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/3781072441784123507/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=3781072441784123507' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/3781072441784123507'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/3781072441784123507'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-have-decided.html' title='i have decided..'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-724072697036497484</id><published>2008-11-26T17:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-26T17:29:46.752-08:00</updated><title type='text'>My Family!!!!</title><content type='html'>So, I'm at my mom's house for Thanksgiving. I am completely positive that I may not be their child. I don't know where I learned how to cook, but it can't be from them!!! I'm standing in the kitchen looking, I see bluebox macaroni, cans of yams, cans of greens, cans of green beans, cans of peas, etc. WTF??? what happened to sitting in the kitchen cutting up greens? soaking beans? making cakes? Why is everyone so lazy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I just confirmed with my mom that the macaroni isn't for tomorrow.  I am very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm thankful and all but I wanna cook!!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-724072697036497484?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/724072697036497484/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=724072697036497484' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/724072697036497484'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/724072697036497484'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-family.html' title='My Family!!!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-5836688225864780500</id><published>2008-11-26T17:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-26T17:14:13.982-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Introduction</title><content type='html'>I am Smoo.  The name Smoo comes from I am 25 years old, born and raised in Columbia, SC.  I married my highschool sweetheart, whom we will call Bear (lol).  He's 24 years old and enlisted in the US Air Force as a Security Forces Alarm Systems Monitor.  3We have been stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England, Minot AFB, ND, and will be stationed at Charleston AFB, SC.  We have two children:  Monkey who was born the day after christmas and will be turning 4 and turkey who was born just last Monday November 17th.  I am currently staying in West Columbia, SC until Bear comes back from Minot. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main reason I'm blogging is because I think alot, and now with a new baby, i feel myself starting to head in a different direction in life.  This is going to be my venting spot because I'm still not too good with expressing my true feelings. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, Happy Thanksgiving!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TTFN!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-5836688225864780500?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/5836688225864780500/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=5836688225864780500' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/5836688225864780500'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/5836688225864780500'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/11/introduction.html' title='Introduction'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355765369732642981.post-1541882459868600778</id><published>2008-11-26T13:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-11-26T13:19:43.975-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='welcome'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='first blog'/><title type='text'>Hello All!!</title><content type='html'>Right now, i'm just creating my world so that everyone can see it through my eyes.  i'll make an actually blog later on though!!  TTFN!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/355765369732642981-1541882459868600778?l=monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/feeds/1541882459868600778/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=355765369732642981&amp;postID=1541882459868600778' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/1541882459868600778'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/355765369732642981/posts/default/1541882459868600778'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://monkeyandturkey.blogspot.com/2008/11/hello-all.html' title='Hello All!!'/><author><name>Stace</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13882898733071415130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KiWd0RyMcX8/STGgENSqr3I/AAAAAAAAAAM/zYZjzJWbTsM/S220/11-22-08_1304.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
