Welcome: this is the first JustForMom newsletter for 2005. I want to welcome all of our new subscribers and thank our returning moms.
These next few months will be filled with excitement and lots of hard work. Our book- A Brilliant Performance, A Mother's Battle With Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Defined Her Dignity in the World, being published by our publishing division- Moms In Print, is due to be released this Mother's Day. Due to the magnitude of this project, the newsletter will be going out once a month. I apologize for the need to cut back on our issues, but I have always maintained that balance between work and family is my most important goal and one that I will continue to stand behind.
Announcement: We are looking for moms with marketing and/ or sales experience who would like to get involved with the marketing effort for our book.
Our author has appeared on Oprah, as well as in many other high profile newspapers and magazines, and we anticipate much more to come. Lifetime has requested to review our manuscript in consideration for a TV movie and the more moms we have involved, the stronger our bond for supporting each other becomes.
If you are interested in getting involved with Moms In Print and the marketing of our book, please email our marketing director, Alicia, at a a.watkins@momsinprint.com.
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
"Money is just a fertilizer. It can feed nightmares or dreams." -Sharon Ridell
How many times have you heard this saying- money doesn't grow on trees? I know I say it to my husband when our electric bill is due and the check he was promised doesn't arrive on time; or when my son asks for dollars every time we go near a store of any kind….. I'm sure we've all looked at that maple tree in the backyard at one time or another wondering when the coins would fall. It's a challenge to see beyond the money struggle to the big picture that awaits us if we continue with- patience and perseverance.
I'm sure many of us have experienced parents or in-laws who struggled when they were first starting out who harbor the belief that everyone should go through the same experience they had- it builds character. Who needs that much character? To struggle financially- plain stinks. There is no other way to say it….it just stinks.
If it's your goal to build a business, you need money to develop it; if you want to learn how to raise money or gather sponsors for your effort, you need dollars to learn how to "get" sponsors; if you buy a new house and want to decorate it, money pays for the paint and the pillows; let's not forget that if you want your child to play a sport you better take out a loan….These things are of course paid for with the extra money left over at the end of the month after the bills have been paid…I don't mean to make you laugh!
"What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in-between does what he wants to do." -Bob Dylan
I have heard it said over and over that if you find your passion and do what you love to do, the rest will come. I believe this to be true; not because I have experienced it personally (I definitely have not), but because I believe there is abundance for all. Getting up and going to work- whether in your home or out in the marketplace- and enjoying what you do is what keeps the bounce in your step. It's what gets you out of bed before you hit the snooze button for the fourth time. It's not always easy to remember passion when you are worried about how you will put gas in your car or pay for diapers.
Successful people generally have stories to share about how they hit rock bottom or the time they didn't have enough money for food, but the one thing they all seem to have in common is- passion. In Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kyosaki, he and his wife lived in their car, because they refused to go back to the "rat race." He has often been my inspiration for continuing. It's so important to- "measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money." -Anonymous
Keep your passions burning bright whether it's a creative idea you have for a new product or your desire to finish your scrap book. Everything you put your heart and soul into will reap wondrous rewards and have faith- the rest will come!
© Tara Paterson 2005
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For Your Soul
"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."
-Anais Nin
Have you ever heard that when you have a negative reaction to another's behavior, it is actually because they are exhibiting a behavior of your own that you don't find terribly positive? When I heard this, I thought That's ridiculous. And then I started to pay attention to it, if for no other reason, to prove it false. As can happen, however, I ended up proving myself wrong! In many instances (though not all), I did find this statement to be true.
The way in which we view others or specific circumstances is often attributed to attitudes and mind-sets that we hold to be true. For example, those who live in a climate that sees nothing but sun often sees a cloudy day as a welcome relief, while those who live in more seasonal climates can find themselves having strong reactions to yet another day of gray. Someone who has all the time in the world on her hands may not react as strongly to someone buying seemingly 1000 items at the grocery store with one checkout lane open than someone who is always burning to get to the next stop.
Be aware that your view of people and circumstances may not always be seen through unscratched glasses. Perhaps you've had a long day. Perhaps people's actions are pushing some proverbial old buttons. The next time you find yourself sighing (especially if it's outloud!) at someone's behavior or having a negative reaction to a particular circumstance, take a few moments (truly that's all it takes many times) to gauge the source of your reaction. If you find that you truly are just in a sour mood, it may change not only your reaction, but your assessment of the person or situation. Ask yourself these questions:
- Why is this situation/person's actions frustrating me?
- Is this a case where the situation or person is to blame or is the issue simply the way I'm seeing it at this time?
- What can I do to make the situation better for myself and/or the other individual (or individuals) involved?
Elizabeth Lyons
www.elizabethlyons.com
Author of Ready or Not...Here We Come! The REAL Experts' Cannot-Live-Without Guide to the First Year with Twins
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Syndicated columnist
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This Week's Recipe
Praline Cheesecake with Hot Fudge Caramel Sauce
A tempting indulgent dessert--nothing beats the flavors of pecans, buttery caramel and rich chocolate.
Crust Ingredients:
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground or very finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup toffee bits or milk chocolate toffee bits
Filling Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1/4 cup toffee bits or milk chocolate toffee bits
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Sauce Ingredients:
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Heat oven to 300°F. Lightly grease sides only of 10-inch springform pan. Stir together all crust ingredients except 1/2
cup toffee bits in medium bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 1-inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake for
10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup toffee bits on hot,
partially baked crust.
2. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl
occasionally, until creamy (2 to 3 minutes). Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). (DO NOT
OVER BEAT.) Pour over crust. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until edges are set and lightly browned. Center will move
slightly when side of pan is tapped.
3. Loosen cheesecake from side of pan by running greased knife around inside of pan. Immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup
toffee bits and 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top. Cool 1 hour on cooling rack at room temperature. Refrigerate in pan,
uncovered, until thoroughly chilled (3 to 4 hours). Cover; refrigerate until serving.
4. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar, whipping cream
and corn syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Boil 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
5. Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly; place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover;
refrigerate until serving time.
6. Just before serving, microwave sauce on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm (30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes).
7. Loosen side of cheesecake by running knife around inside of pan. Carefully remove side of pan. To serve, dip knife in
warm water for easier cutting. Clean knife after each cut. Serve sauce over cheesecake slices.
Makes 16 servings.
TIPS: Cheesecake can be baked in 9 to 11-inch springform pan. High Altitude: No adjustment needed.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 550, Fat: 37 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 310 mg, Carbohydrates: 50 g, Dietary
Fiber: <1 g, Protein: 7 g
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc. Find this recipe and over 13,000 other delicious recipes at CooksRecipes.com - Recipes for Every Cook!
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> Feature Article
> For The Soul
> This Week's Recipe
> Moms Corner
> Feature Mom Story
> Featured Sponsor
> Inspired Parenting Tip
> Food Tip
> Thank You!
> Coming in the Next Issue
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JFM Highlights
| Featured Story of the Week |
Dog Day Mama
by Donna Surgenor Reames
Today was my hardest day yet, being a mom.
The bank took most of my paycheck for insufficient funds fees. One check, the six dollar one I wrote for Caroline's snack money, wound up costing me $70.
It's two days away from Christmas. Santa Claus is supposed to come to our house, like everybody else's. Now, with the rent due today, and hardly any money left from my paycheck, I don't know what I'll do.
I start to panic. I'm scared. I start to cry. Big, gaping open mouth sobs…ugly deep guttural keening that erupts from my body violently, a tidal wave.
(click for full story)
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by Dr. Caron Goode
Make sure your children take quiet time each day.
Setting the tone and atmosphere for quieting the mind not only gives you a more peaceful household now but also models a peaceful way of being for your children throughout their lives. Children need the time for calming and centering, allowing the body to restore itself.
To learn more about becoming an Inspired Parent, visit InspiredParenting.net.
Awareness
""Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save."
-William Penn Rogers
Webster's Definition:
Possessing knowledge (of some fact or action); conscious; cognizant.
Our thought:
I wish I were more aware of-
Baking cheesecakes in a bain-marie also known as a water bath, produces a texture that is creamy almost custard-like, moist and rich. Cheesecakes baked in this manner are insulated from the direct dry heat of the oven. Like creme brulee, bread pudding and flan, a cheesecake is similar in structure to these flourless custards and benefits from the gentle even heat a water bath can provide.
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