my first food review...Asian potstickers

As most of you know, I don't cook. Well, at least not very often. Now, that's not to say that I can't cook. I can. I just choose not to. There's just something about eating the same meal twice a day for a week... One of the pitfalls of being single and living alone: What do you do with all the extra food? So, I live on frozen dinners, canned soup, and take-out. It's just easier. Okay, so there's a little background. (Just in case you didn't already know. ;)



As someone whose diet consists primarily of frozen dinners, I discovered last week that both Healthy Choice and Lean Cuisine have Asian-style potstickers. So, I decided to conduct my own little taste test and food review. And, here you go:


Overall, the Lean Cuisine meal has fewer calories, carbs, and Weight Watchers points. However, it also recommends that you cook it at 50% power for 8.5-9 minutes, which is quite a while when you are in a crunch for time. (BTW, you can cook it at full for 4 minutes, and it turns out just fine.) The Healthy Choice meal needs about 4 minutes on high. The Healthy Choice meal has twice the dietary fiber - and a lot more flavor. And, it only takes 4 minutes in the microwave at full-power. The Lean Cuisine meal, though good, was rather bland compared to the wonderful, ginger zing of the Healthy Choice meal. I would give the Lean Cuisine meal 3.5 out of 5 stars and the Healthy Choice meal 4.5 out of 5 stars.

More pics of Baby "E"

Baby "E" and I got to spend some more time together tonight. She is so sweet and so, so funny! She would "talk" to me, smile, you name it - until I put the camera up to my face! ;) We were able to get some good shots, though. We took pictures of her wearing some of my newer hats, too. And, of course, she didn't hesitate to let me know when she was done modeling. ;) She was such a trooper! I just love spending time with her and Mommy! Thanks again, Cris! =) As promised, here are some more peeks.













This is where "E" decided that she was done with the hats. Guess we'll have to try again later! ;)






May you all have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

It was a busy day...

Today was definitely a busy day. I finished reading a book; knit a hat; took Baby "E's" 2-month pictures; finished loading my first batch of hats onto my Etsy shop, BurrygirlDesigns; and edited some of "E's" photos. As promised, Cris & Bryce, here's a peek at some of today's pics...

Baby "E"

Here are the other 2 layouts that I've recently designed using some of Baby "E's" 2-week photos. Okay, she was actually 2 weeks & 2 days, but who's counting. ;)










I am taking some more pictures of Baby "E" Sunday afternoon. I can't believe that she's already 2 months old! Where has the time gone? I can't wait to spend time with her, Mommy, and Daddy. She is such a sweet little babydoll, and they are such a wonderful family! I'll be sure to post some sneeks for you, Cris & Bryce! Baby "E" is also my official hat model, so you will get a sneak peek of some of my newest hats, too!


Tomorrow's agenda: knit, take lots of pictures, edit some photos, blog, open BurrygirlDesigns. =)

Etsy shop to open soon!

Okay. I know that I'm more than a little behind schedule, but I am still busily making products for my Etsy shop, BurrygirlDesigns. For now, here is a sneak peek at some of the hats that I've knit for my shop. I'm trying to come up with names for each of the designs and am open to suggestions. More to come soon, I promise! =)

Oh, and these pictures were taken in the garden at the Olde Buffalo Inn in Nappanee, IN.

beautiful little baby "e"

I bought my Canon DSLR a year ago. I'm more than a little embarrassed to admit that I am still trying to figure out how to use it. Let me clarify. I know how to use all of the auto settings. (I'm not that blonde!) But, I'm still trying to figure out the gagillion manual settings. To be honest, it's been a little overwhelming. My friend, Jeri, has given me some pointers, and that has helped. So has my sweet friend, Cris. She was kind enough to allow me to take her belly pics when she was expecting with little "E." Great practice with difficult lighting and hues. And, of course, when little "E" was born, I jumped at the chance to take her newborn photos! So, Cris & Bryce, here is a "peek" at a few of the pictures from last Thursday. Thank you for letting me spend time with you and your amazing little "E!" I hope you both like the pictures. Your cd is coming soon, I promise! ;) I can't wait to scrapbook her! =)

technology is NOT my friend...

Why is it that you never realize how intrigal something is to your everyday life until it doesn't work? I had two things that I absolutely had to get done this weekend: 1.) finish my portion of the alumni choir registration packet; and 2.) construct the SAHS A Cappella Choir Reunion website. (Stay tuned for more information on that.) Both of these things required my having the ability to access the internet. Well, for whatever reason, both my computer and my router decided that they wanted to go on Spring Break. I have been without internet access at home since Thursday night. It's driving me bonkers!! I'm hoping that, by some miracle, the problem will have corrected itself by the time I get home tonight. Keep your fingers crossed...