monkey monkey underpants

I'm having trouble focusing. I sat down on the floor for some good nine month old fun when all of the paints chips laying on my <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2011/11/unpainted-arizona.html" target="_blank">estate sale table</a> catch my eye. (who am I kidding, those suckers follow me around everywhere.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5M63J1oy2lnoqSneE5FLyVwfwWIsHFx7mCPH56KIbpEc9-0ajGruqZfbvk7qJY7fZnk_Y2wUPU6yStiHgYvUDGD7XHExWR8zfdXIR2OoQMY9yya20pUMufGQwJyHeVBThGHh15cXjrh5m/s1600/PB120922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5M63J1oy2lnoqSneE5FLyVwfwWIsHFx7mCPH56KIbpEc9-0ajGruqZfbvk7qJY7fZnk_Y2wUPU6yStiHgYvUDGD7XHExWR8zfdXIR2OoQMY9yya20pUMufGQwJyHeVBThGHh15cXjrh5m/s320/PB120922.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I think I've decided on a color but then I think about changing something next to the table which turns into changing out pillows which leads into possibly dying slipcovers which ends with new paint color for the walls thereby totally revising the color for the table which started the whole thing.<br /><br />Here is my brain lately.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UwoCKHa3tNI?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><br />I'll try and calm my 'big bag of weird' by having some quality Pinterest time today and probably starting another project altogether. Any ideas on how to get over 'design' block?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Hungry Girl: Jammed with Cheese Stuffed French Toast

I've been trying to cook my way through all of the cookbooks I own.  I have a lot!  So this morning, when deciding on what to make for breakfast, I chose Hungry Girl's <a href="http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/hungry-girls-jammed-cheese-stuffed-french-toast/">Jammed with Cheese Stuffed French Toast</a>.<br /><br />I have to admit that I was a little weary on how this may taste, since the recipe calls for the <a href="http://www.thelaughingcow.com/products/light-swiss-original/">Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges</a>, rather than traditional cream cheese.  In fact, she even states in the book that she tried this recipe using both ingredients, and Laughing Cow won!<br /><br />This recipe was delicious!  I love the stuffed french toast that <a href="http://www.ihop.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=230&Itemid=2">I-Hop offers</a>, and this dish perfectly satisfied that craving many times over.  Plus, I believe that when I'm eating a more health-conscious version of my favorite food, sometimes <i>that </i>alone makes it taste <i>even </i>better knowing that I'm not sabotaging all of my daily Points+ on just one food.    <br /><br /><i>Some notes on this recipe:</i><br />First, if you follow it exactly how Hungry Girl advises, the recipe comes out to 7 Points+.  However, I made modifications based on what I had on hand, so mine calculated higher.  My variation  also does not account for the pancake syrup (mine was 3 Points+).  Also, bear in mind that you will not use all of the egg wash, so when calculating the Points+, I estimated that I only used 1/4 cup of the egg wash (which is still probably way more than what was used, but I definitely did not consume all 1/2 cup - you'll see!).<br /><br />Without further adieu:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9g01QPuA2rA7YWVwe8PzZ1A_sMziCObP9JdTL4fivlCMlzJZR-e_0pZl0Si9OhtYxmX9WsOskAbd9Z7Sut-AlycxPkt3Ng4DC52E25dBKVtySYUWosYtn6XVuyTjHngUP-Qh9NKl1YAI/s1600/french+toast+002a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9g01QPuA2rA7YWVwe8PzZ1A_sMziCObP9JdTL4fivlCMlzJZR-e_0pZl0Si9OhtYxmX9WsOskAbd9Z7Sut-AlycxPkt3Ng4DC52E25dBKVtySYUWosYtn6XVuyTjHngUP-Qh9NKl1YAI/s400/french+toast+002a.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><b><u>Hungry Girl's Jammed with Cheese Stuffed French Toast</u> - <i>8 Points+</i></b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br /><ul><li>    1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute</li><li>    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li>    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>    2 slices light white bread <i>(I used <a href="http://www.mfps.com/pages/products.asp#">Martin's Whole Wheat Potato Bread</a>)</i></li><li>    1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese</li><li>    2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry preserves <i>(I used <a href="http://www.polanerallfruit.com/polaner/index.html">Polaner's All Fruit with Fiber Strawberry</a>)</i></li><li>    2 teaspoons light whipped butter or light buttery spread <i>(I used <a href="http://www.thebestlife.com/best-life-buttery-spread.php">Best Life Buttery Spread</a>)</i></li><li>    1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup <i>(my Points+ does not account for this)</i></li></ul><i><br /></i><br /><i>Preparation</i><br /><br />Mix egg substitute with cinnamon and vanilla extract in a bowl. Transfer to a small plate and set aside.<br /><br />Lay bread slices on a clean dry surface and spread half of the cheese wedge on each slice. Spread preserves over 1 slice of bread, and place the other slice on top with the cheese-side down. Press gently to seal.<br /><br />Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add butter and allow it to coat the bottom of the skillet. Meanwhile, evenly coat both sides of your sandwich with egg mixture. Coat the sides of the sandwich as well. (You won't need to use all of the egg mixture.)<br /><br />Place sandwich in the skillet and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve with syrup for dipping and enjoy!<br /><br />Makes 1 Serving

Weight Watcher Recipes Hungry Girl: Jammed with Cheese Stuffed French Toast

I've been trying to cook my way through all of the cookbooks I own.  I have a lot!  So this morning, when deciding on what to make for b...

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