For Saturday, January 19th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 19th, 2013

60 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

It's  SATURDAY

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY

If your New Year’s resolution this year is to eat healthier, you’re in luck because today is National Popcorn Day.  During the cold winter season, what could be better than watching a fabulous movie in front of a cozy fire with a great bowl of popcorn?

Popcorn done right is a dieter's best friend. Air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup and oil-popped popcorn has only 55 calories per cup. And besides its low calorie count, popcorn is a source of antioxidants and fiber, as well as a whole grain just like whole wheat bread and brown rice.

DID YOU KNOW:  Popcorn is the world’s most popular snack food and the most profitable, over 1 thousand percent mark up.  

Whether you prefer gourmet flavors or the traditional, now is the perfect time to sample a wide variety of popcorn recipes. Popcorn is not only fun to eat, it’s fun to make too!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.  

Author Unknown

The very best popcorn I ever had was the popcorn DD would make for us to enjoy when we were sitting around the campfire.  I don't know why, but I can't find any pictures of her popping corn, but she does a great job of it for sure.  We all loved it!   

More often than not I'm eating microwave popcorn these days.   DDIL#1 got here own personal popcorn popper for Christmas this year and that is her in the 1st picture today.  One thing for sure is that it is one of my favorite snacks.

Have a super Saturday everyone

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.

But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.

Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.

But don't forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.

Always remember to forget
The troubles that have passed away.

But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.

Author Unknown

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts.

I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day,

197. for food that tastes good and is good for you

198. for 2 days spent with our Xfactor this week

199. for left over Christmas ham to make split pea soup with

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU !

 

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma