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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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Five things (almost) Friday POLL
It's almost Friday! Let's do a poll.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product?
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea?
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why?
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday?
Re: Five things (almost) Friday POLL
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Pumpkin spiced lattes!! Hot chocolate as a 2nd choice.
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? Hmm. That's tough. I love my sister-in-law.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Hmm. DH usually cooks so I don't remember. The last thing he made was teriyaki pork skewers with grilled pineapple and brown rice. YUM.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? This weekend is going to be SO BUSY that it won't feel like a weekend. I'll be gone from 9-9 Saturday and Sunday. I just want ONE day to sleep in. :-(
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? I have the purple window cloth from Norwex and I LOVE it!! Ihave never had streaks since and it's soooo simple that windows and mirrors no longer bother me!!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? I'm a hot chocolate or hot cider kinda girl!
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? my SIL. so many reasons...she is just awesome!!
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. I had baked BBQ chicken, wild rice and mashed pots for supper last night.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? I get to go get soem more fabrics and sew more! Also hoping to finish the next 2 embroidery squares for the Christmas Quilts. And do some printing invites and baby shower planning.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Honestly my broom and dust pan, with 2 dogs it is a must!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Hot chocolate!
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? His mom's dog. LOL He is an only child and has one grandma, one unlce and his parents.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Baked mostaccioli w/ Italian sauage. Boil noodles and brow Italian sausage. Drain both items, mix in a 9x13 pan noodles, sausage and red sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella chesse and back for 30 mins.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? Dinner at Fogo tomorrow and getting my hair done on Saturday!!!
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Clorox wipes. I know they're horrible for the environment, but they're so handy to wipe down the bathroom counter each day.
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Tea. I think I have about 5 different loose leave teas in my shash right now.
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? Right now it's his second cousin. She's 18, just entered her first year of college and her Facebook status updates both make me laugh and remind me what it was like to be a teenaged girl.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. This is the last thing: http://comeandpeek.blogspot.com/2009/01/if-youve-been-visiting-here-for-quite.html
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? I'm thankful because I have tomorrow off. I have lots to do, but I have the day off work.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? My dish scraper. It's basically just a square piece of plastic (from Target, BBB, etc.). Makes cleaning dishes with baked on food SO much easier.
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Apple cider (the real stuff, not the instant packet kind).
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? Most of his relatives are pretty fantastic, but his dad is one of my favorites. He's genuinely kind and caring, he's inventive and creative, and he's honest.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Open faced chicken sandwiches, so good and so easy.
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or a can or two of chicken breast meat). 3 green oinions, chopped. 1/2-1 cup shredded swiss or mozzarella cheese. 1/4 of a bell pepper, chopped (optional). 1 small can sliced black olives, drained (optional). 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Franks hot sauce or tobasco sauce, a few drops at minimum, more if you like spicy food. Mayo or miracle whip, just enough to coat mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Spread at least 1/2 inch thick on bread (best on French or Italian bread, but can use sandwich bread or leftover hamburger or hotdog buns). Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Can stick it under the broiler for a few minutes at the end if you want the tops brown.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? Hoping to get lots of household chores done this weekend. Just to prospect of a completely clean house and some transplanted outdoor plants makes me feel more relaxed. My 'to do' list has gotten way too long.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Magic Eraser...that thing is amazing!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Hot Chocolate
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? His Uncle Jim...he is just a down to earth, nice guy that is always willing to help anyone. And he has a great laugh!
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. I made Chicken and Stuffing Casserole last night, and it was DElicious!!
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
2 Tablespoons butter
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? It's been a long week, so I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend. I have a bachelorette party on Sat night, which I am excited for, but I am also nervous/sad about being away from Carly. I don't think I'm going to make it the whole night...
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1. What is your favorite cleaning product? I love our Bam toilet cleaner. It works so well with little scrubbing.
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? hot chocolate!!
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? I love my mother-in-law. She is so amazing with our little girl. I love to see them together. She is always there when I need to talk too.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. I haven't had to for awhile. My husband has cooked some amazing dishes lately but I made chicken tacos. So yummy
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? I am thankful it is almost Friday so I can sleep past 5am. We have a very fussy teething baby that doesn't sleep well so 5 is brutal for me
1. What is your favorite cleaning product?
A toss-up between good ol' vinegar and Bon Ami... oh and baking soda.
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea?
As a daily beverage: tea; for festive occasions: cranberry-apple cider or hot spiced wine
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why?
His sister--she's so much fun, and I love her to pieces
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it.
Last night I made roasted red pepper soup... recipe is in Joy of Cooking. Sides were french bread and edamame (we have lots of edamame from our CSA, so it's a pretty common side dish for us these days!)
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday?
I'm never particularly care about Fridays... as a PhD student, I generally work 7 days a week anyway, so the weekends don't mean much to me. ... But usually I blow off my work and just relax Friday nights, so I guess I'm looking forward to that.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? our Dyson
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Hot Chocolate!
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? My 2 BILs. They are both so funny!
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Last night we made tuna melts.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? I don't have to work tomorrow so I get to hang out with my friends and play with my friend's 5 week old. He's such a little peanut! :-)
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1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Mr. Clean - the smell smells so clean!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Cider
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? He youngest sister. She is so great and we have such a fun time together.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. probably just a marinated meat on the grill with potatoes. We try to take advantage of grilling weather as much as possible.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? (read post above about hardwood floors) I think I am dreading this weekend if we can't make a decision!!
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1. What is your favorite cleaning product?
Martha Stewart Clean (green products) from Home Depot. The all purpose cleaner is great - doesn't make my hands red & chapped, doesn't have an odor, and gets things clean. LOVE!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea?
If I have to pick from those 3, I'd say tea. But I'm a major Sbux Cinnamon Dolce Latte lover, year round!
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why?
Oooh. Tough one. His mom, I think I'd have to say. His cousin Jeff & uncle Tom come in a close tie for second. Joe's mom balanced a fabulous career while giving her sons EVERYTHING that she could. She was the primary bread winner in the house for years, something that Joe's dad is completely comfortable with. She's giving, helpful, organized and always willing to do anything for you.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it.
Honey-mustard glazed pork chops, smashed baby red potatoes, steamed veggies.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday?
My BFF is coming to MN for the weekend to meet her new niece who was born on the 14th! Sarah has been my BFF since we were 12, her family is like my family, so the new baby is sorta my niece too, since we are so close.
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1. What is your favorite cleaning product? No favorite
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? White hot chocolate please
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? His step-mom, so easy to get along with and we have a lot in common
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Shake and bake chicken, mashed potatoes and corn.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? I have a 5 day weekend!
1. What is your favorite cleaning product?
Greenworks dish soap
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea?
Apple Cider
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why?
They are all amazing, but if I had to choose it would be my SIL.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it.
Grilled shrimp skewers
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday?
My DH will be back in town from work and I missed him like crazy!
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Our cleaning lady.
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? MIL. I'm one of the lucky ones that have a great MIL. She is down to earth and not nosey or pushy at all.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Does spaghetti out of a jar count?! I made pizza the other night. We've been in a cooking rut again.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? Hoping to catch up on some sleep again this weekend. I feel like I'm back in the 1st tri when I can't get enough sleep.
It's almost Friday! Let's do a poll.
1. What is your favorite cleaning product? Our shop vac! Great for cleaning our vehicles and the "under construction" areas of our house!
2. Since the weather is getting cooler: hot chocolate, apple cider, or tea? Coffee! I also like all of the above, but coffee is my go to anytime of year.
3. Which of DH's (or SO's) relatives is your favorite, and why? hard to say, probably his Grandpa.
4. What is the last dinner you cooked? Post a quick recipe for it if you have it. Homemade pizza - I cheated and used the refrigerated crusts and canned sauce, but chopped up tasty olives, pepperoni, and lots of cheese.
5. Why are you thankful (or not) that it's almost Friday? Yup - I'm just ready for this week to be over.