MAKE A NOTE!! -- June 7th, 2006
CIRCULATION - 36,362 (From Around the World! :-)
WEB SITE VISITORS - 113,665
A Free Twice Monthly (1st and 3d Wednesday of each month) Ezine with (Hopefully) Useful Info on a Wide Variety of Topics
NEXT ISSUE TO BE PUBLISHED ON/ABOUT JUNE 21ST, 2006
Previous Issue | Back To 2006 Back Issues
| Next Issue
 | |
| |
| |
| |
|
Recipe: Sonoma Salad with Tomatoes and Feta (from "The Sonoma Diet" Book) |
| |
| |
|
NOTE: Each entry has a suggested "POST IT..." location at the end. We recommend that you print out the ezine, cut out each entry, & post it in these locations to make it easier for you to find when you need it. And if you like what you read, be sure to pass it on to someone else who can use it.
* * * * * * *
My Favorite: Books
* * * * * * *
"The Sonoma Diet" Book
We've received so many wonderful books to review this month, that we've decided to do an all book issue. First up, "The Sonoma Diet" book. There are so many diet books out there, but this one incorporates a California version of the very healthy Mediterranean diet. Healthy foods with graduated meal plans to help kick start your diet in a delicious way. They use a "plate and bowl" concept for measuring portions, so there's no weighing or measuring cups. They have simplified lists of what you can and can't eat for each "wave" of the diet, and a Pullout Guide in the back of the book. The latter could easily be carried in the average purse, and referenced for restaurant visits...what a GREAT idea! The whole food nature of most of the selections should help keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day. Just browsing through the recipes, you get a feel for that fresh, wholesome way of eating that is so healthy, and it's hard to decide which recipe to try first. You can read more about the book by clicking HERE. If you like it as much as I think you will, you might want to check out the cookbook with even more delicious recipes coming out in October. In the meantime, be sure to sample one of their recipes in our recipe section below.
POST IT...on your shopping list. A great way to start a healthy summer!
* * * * * * *
"Let's Get Ready for First Grade!" Book
Little ones always seem so eager to get going with school, don't waste that summer! The people at Cedar Valley Publishing have come out with the First Grade book of their "Let's Get Ready" series. We loved the Kindergarten one and recommended it in a past issue, and we are just as pleased with the First Grade version. The books are designed to include what most First Graders (or Kindergarteners for that book) are expected to know. With bright colored pages, this sturdy wipe off book would be a welcome addition to any first grader's library. So if you have children, grandchildren, other friends or relatives with little ones, definitely check this book by clicking HERE. If you order directly from the company at 920-994-9906 and mention the Make a Note, they will send it to you with FREE shipping.
POST IT...on your gift lists for little ones.
* * * * * * *
"Eat Right for Your Metabolism" Book
This book was so on the mark for me, that I had to recommend it to my readers. While it can be used as a stand-alone diet book, you could also incorporate its recommendations into almost any diet plan. The book is based on the theory that there are three metabolic types of eaters...meat, grain, and omnivore; with each having different dietary needs. If you eat for your metabolism, you can affect not only your weight, but also your health in a positive way. The format of the book reminds me of Jean Carper's books, with lists of foods that are healthy and unhealthy for certain conditions, rather than lists of detailed recipes to follow (although they do have a small section with easy recipes in the book, and easy menu plans for various conditions). I do wish there were a few more footnotes documenting the information in the book, but I really didn't see anything in the book that would be harmful to try, just food recommendations. I can tell you that when I started eating coconut, as the book recommended for hypothyroidism, my levels improved so much that I was able to cut my medication in half. I'm not saying everyone will have the same results, but eating coconut (or other food suggestions for various conditions) is such a delicious thing to try.:-) I also found that when I tried the recommendations for my metabolic type, I was less hungry between meals. But it never hurts to check with your physician before trying things out. To read more about it, go to... HERE.
POST IT...on your shopping list.
* * * * * * *
Long Distance Wedding Planner
June is one of the most popular months for weddings, and we all know that wise brides start planning their weddings about 1 year out. So here's something to help you with that planning. Wedding Planner Sandra Burnett has some amazing services to offer. If you want to plan the wedding yourself, then be sure to check out her book, "Secret Wedding Savings." This book has some wonderful tips, and worksheets to help you get the best deals on food, locations, flowers, photography and so much more. You can purchase it for $19.95, currently offered with free shipping on their website. Now maybe you don't feel comfortable planning it all on your own, but don't feel you need a formal wedding planner, well there is a happy medium. If you sign up for a one year membership in Sandra's "Wedding Club," you will receive the book "Secret Wedding Savings," PLUS a Wedding Club Workbook binder filled with fill-in-the-blank forms for vendors, questions to ask each type of vendor, ways to save and compare prices on services/locations, PLUS personalized catering negotiations (you send them your menu info and they can negotiate with the caterer by phone to find the best selections for the money), PLUS personal answers to your wedding questions by email with one of their consultants. They are also in negotiations to get some national and local discounts for members. All this for only $129 (currently with a free shipping special). While this is a new business idea, Sandra has been running a successful catering and wedding consultant business for over 30 years. I think that this innovative idea can be just as successful. So if you want to do it yourself, but would also like a little help and guidance, be sure to give the Wedding Club a try. To read more about it, go to... www.secretweddingsavings.com
POST IT...near your address book and greeting cards (invitations), or party planning books.
* * * * * * *
Recipe: Sonoma Salad with Tomatoes and Feta (from "The Sonoma Diet" Book)
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
| 8 cups torn mixed salad greens. |
| 12 ounces cooked skinless chicken or turkey breast, lean beef, or pork |
| Sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes |
| Halved 1/2 cup sliced |
| Halved cucumber |
| 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves |
| 1 recipe Red Wine Vinaigrette (see recipe, page 152) |
| Kosher salt |
| Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (1 ounce) |
| 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted |
In a very large bowl combine greens, meat, tomatoes, cucumber, and basil.
Drizzle with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Season to taste with kosher
salt and pepper. Top with feta cheese and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 267 cal., 13 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 80 mg chol.,
318 mg sodium, 6 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 30 g pro. POST IT...in your recipe box &
shopping list.
* * * * * * *
Back Issue Treasure: May 4th, 2005 Issue (Less Junk Mail, Super Potholders, Chocolate Cheats, "The Magic of Ordinary Days," Overnight French Toast & More)
Speaking of books, if you missed our recommendation in this past issue of "The Magic of Ordinary Days," then you don't know what you are missing! This is an amazing book that tells a love story set in World War II Colorado. I'm not usually one for love stories, but this quiet tale of devoted love had me reading the book in one day (so much better than the movie, by the way). Learn tips to get rid of some of that junk mail, potholders that will prevent the burn, and ways to be a chocolate cheat. If the chocolate isn't enough for you, then try the recipe for Overnight French Toast! To retrieve this back issue, click HERE.
Cole (8-yr-old, white/Hispanic male, brown hair/eyes, 4', 112 lbs)was
abducted by his non-custodial mother, HOPE YENGICH(39-yr-old white female, brown
hair/eyes, 5'4", 164 lbs, tattoo of a cross on her left hand between her thumb
and forefinger, tattoo of a yin yang on one ankle, tattoo of two feet on the
other ankle, may also go by the following last names Stanley, King, Chacon,
Yengtish or Chicon)on May 21, 2006 from Westminster, CO. A felony warrant was
issued for the abductor on May 24, 2006. Neighbors saw the boy's mother packing
and renting a moving truck. That truck was found in Sandy, UT, in the parking
lot of a Lowe's store. Yengich is driving a Chrysler Sebring Sedan with Colorado
License Plate: 601-EKR. The father believes the mother may be in the Salt Lake
City, UT area. If you have any information on their whereabouts, call police.
For a poster and photos, go to...
http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1044908&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US
Or go to
www.ncmec.org and enter in his name.
POST IT...in your car or business, esp. if you are in the Salt Lake City, UT and/or Utah area, USA.
* * * * * * *
Final Words
JOKE
A husband entered the delivery room and his wife started yelling at him,
"Shouldn't! Couldn't! Wouldn't! Won't! Didn't! Can't!" The husband was confused
and looked at the doctor who said..."She's having contractions." ;-)
QUOTE
"Science offers the prospect of eventual cures for terrible diseases - and temptations to manipulate life and violate human dignity. With the Internet, you can communicate instantly with someone halfway across the world - and isolate yourself from your family and your neighbors. My advice: Harness the promise of technology without becoming slaves to technology. My advice is that science serves the cause of humanity and not the other way around."
~~President George W. Bush during commencement exercises at Oklahoma State University, May 6th, 2006.
* * * * * * *
Sponsorship Information
If you are interested in helping to sponsor our ezine, or others in the Dollar Stretcher family, drop an email requesting additional info to: mailto:marketing@stretcher.com?subject=MAN.
It may be more reasonable than you realize. And check out the other free helpful ezines offered at
http://www.stretcher.com/menu/subscrib.cfm
* * * * * * *
AT&T's Community Port
AT&T has a site about WorldNet members, like us, who have created their own personal web pages. If you think our site deserves to be featured on AT&T's Community Port , send them an e-mail about it, at communities@att.net. Be sure to include the page's URL http://home.att.net/~make-a-note/index.htm and why you think our site is special.
* * * * * * *
FEEDBACK TO THE EDITOR
TO SUBSCRIBE TO MAKE-A-NOTE EZINE
Send a blank email to: subscribe-make-a-note@hub.thedollarstretcher.com
TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM MAKE-A-NOTE EZINE
Send a blank email to: unsubscribe-make-a-note@hub.thedollarstretcher.com
Thank you to Pastor Wilson & Gary Foreman for all they do for the Make a Note.
SPONSORSHIP INFO
If you are interested in helping to sponsor this ezine or others in the Dollar Stretcher Family, drop an email requesting additional info to marketing@stretcher.com.
Previous Issue | Back To 2006 Back Issues
| Next Issue
****************END MAKE A NOTE****************
