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      May Newsletter    
           
  Notable News ~

 

   I love May--spring is almost really here (it's still threatening a last dump of snow), Mother's Day is soon to remind me of all the wonders of having children and the Brenda Novak online charity auction to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)  is underway.  Life is good.

In honor of Mother's Day, I would like to dedicate the following short video, taken from YouTube entitled, "The Mom Song."  (You won't be linked to YouTube, you'll be linked to a special page on my own website.)  Have a very happy Mother's Day!

    
       
 		    
  Taming Technology ~   By the time a book is published and actually reaches the bookstore or library shelf, the author has lived with those pages over and over again.  Starting with a spark of an idea, growing the plot, building the story world, introducing the characters, and sharing the adventure are often labors of love.

And this "labor" can be incredibly hard work.  One online tool many writers rely on is AutoCrit Editing Wizard.

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  Centre Stage ~

   This month, romantic suspense author Brenda Novak is visiting to chat about the online charity auction she is hosting to support juvenile diabetes research.

I'm thrilled to be a supporter of the auction, both by donating various auction items and by bidding on a number of items myself.

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  Healthy Habits ~
Favorite Recipes ~		   It's May and that means it's soccer season!  For a mom with three budding soccer players--all on different schedules--that means other carpooling moms on speed dial and healthy meal plans that can be created and consumed quickly.  For us, that often translates into soup, and salad or sandwiches for our own version of "fast" food.  The only challenge is, my kids love cream-based soups, not those with clear broths.  This recipes meets both my need to get more vegetables in them, and their desire for "cream."

"Cream" of Mushroom Soup

~ 2 cups chopped cauliflower
~ 1 cup water
~ 1/4 cup each sliced carrots, sliced celery, and chopped onion
~ 1 packet instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
~ 1 cup skim milk
~ 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine spread
~ 2 cups sliced mushrooms
~ 1 garlic clove, minced
~ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

In a saucepan, combine the cauliflower, water, carrots, celery, onion, and chicken broth mix.  Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.  Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the skim milk.

Transfer the mixture into a blender container and process until it's smooth.  (You may have to split the mixture into two batches, depending on the size of your blender.  Handle with care, the mixture will be warm.)

Again using the saucepan, heat the margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot; add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté until lightly browned.  Add the pureed vegetable mixture and parsley to the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thoroughly heated, 2 to 4 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.  Per serving:  70 calories, 4 g protein, 2 g fat,
9 g carbohydrate.

 

    
           
 

Contest Corner ~

   If you haven't visited my website for a while, you should stop by.  I've got a special contest running for the months of April and May.  You could win this very special "wish" bracelet and earrings set.  Fashioned out of leopard skin agate, Swarovski garnet crystals, polished Hematite hearts, and silver accents, this "wish" bracelet sports a small charm box to hold your most precious wish.  Simply writer your desire on a small piece of paper, open the box and insert it, make a wish, and close up the box, keeping the dream alive and with you always.  Set includes matching earrings.  Be sure to visit soon!    
     

   

 

    
      Carpe diem,
                                     Kellie		    
     

   
           
     
 


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