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Cute Cake Stands

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:11:27 -0600

We love any occasion where we can have cake, right? Why not perk up the party with one of these fun cake stands? You've seen your run of the mill cake stands that are plain and will do the job but they are just no fun! After you see the awesome cake stands on this page, you will appreciate the fun that they can bring to the party. You may never have thought of a cake stand as a conversation starter but I guarantee you that these will certainly draw comments! Which one will you choose? With the holidays coming up you may need one of these cute cake stands for your holiday gatherings. Also, you may have a baker on your gift list who would love one of these! For more wonderfully quirky cake stands

Navy Nukes and the Navy Nuclear Program

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:36:36 -0600

This page is about Navy Nukes and the Navy Nuclear Program. I hope to give you information that you may be looking for but haven't been able to find. When my son entered this program I looked for information and discovered that it wasn't readily available. Everything I could find about the Navy Nuclear Program is here on this page. If you are thinking about this program or you have a loved one who is, this page should give you some of the information you are looking for. If you have questions, scroll down and check out the comments in the guestbook because there are several responses from those who have "been there and done that." Photo is of the USS George Washington (photo taken by US. Govt employee in the course of their duties and therefore public domain)

Depression Era Cooking and Recipes

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:51:43 -0600

In this uncertain economy I have noticed many people talking about Depression Era Cooking. Today's cooks are looking back to the Great Depression to see what people did to survive. How did they cook? How did they keep their families fed? There is an undertone of anxiety about what is in store for our country and our families. How will we make ends meet if things get really bad? I hope to provide some insight into this question with some suggestions for cheap easy meals and some Great Depression recipes. There are also some stories from my own family. This photo is of a woman and the storage of her garden produce. (public domain)

A Care Package for a Sailor

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:32:24 -0600

My husband and I had fun sending care packages to our son who served on the USS Nimitz. We always sent care packages with enough to share. Our son said his friends liked to see what was in the box and speculate and make comments as to why we sent this or that. It breaks up the monotony and everyone enjoys it. It is a little morale booster. Of course care packages aren't just for sailors. Your soldier, marine, coastie, airman or college student would enjoy them too!

Navy Nuke Prototype School

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:10:30 -0600

I thought some of you might have questions about what Prototype School is like. The following is what I have gleaned from conversations with my son and I'm hoping it will give you some insight as to what you can expect at Prototype School. If you've made it this far you have received a lot of very valuable training from the United States Navy. From here you can go for a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering. Those are just two of the avenues open to to Machinist's Mates. I can't speak for the other rates. Maybe someone more familiar with them can fill me in. Please contact me if you have information on that. Welcome and keep reading for information on Nuclear Prototype School in Ballston Spa, New York.

Couple T Shirts

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:56 -0600

If you need a unique gift for a couple then these couple t-shirts are your answer! Sold only in pairs and meant for couples, these unusual t-shirts are perfect gifts for a newlywed couple or a couple celebrating their anniversary. You can be pretty sure that no one else will be giving them this and your gift won't be returned to the store for a refund or exchange. Give your favorite couple a set of couple t shirts! They make great gifts for Valentine's Day . They are certainly a fun gift for couples!

Do You Remember Oscar's Drive-In?

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:31:12 -0600

Oscar's Drive-In isn't just about the food, it's about the nostalgia. If you were a teen in San Diego in the 50's or 60's you might remember Oscar's Drive-In. In 1941 Foodmaker Co. opened a drive-in restaurant called Topsy's in San Diego. The drive-in restaurant concept with car hop service really caught on over the next several years. The San Diego climate with its many days of sunshine was the perfect place for restaurants of this sort. Topsy's was eventually expanded into four locations and renamed Oscar's. Oscar's Drive-In was very popular as a cruising place and a meeting place for the teens of San Diego County. They went there to cruise the parking lot, to socialize and of course, to eat. Oscar's became a Southern California icon. Many people who were teens in San Diego in the 50's and 60's have fond memories of Oscar's Drive-In. Oscar's later evolved into Jack in the Box which featured drive though service instead of drive in. Do you remember this Oscar's Drive-In menu from 1963? What else do you remember about Oscar's? Share your Oscar's memories in the guestbook below!

Bonnie Blankets

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:32:37 -0600

Bonnie Blankets is a project started ten years ago by four women at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden, Washington. They determined to make the most beautiful blankets that they could and to send them out in remembrance of Bonnie. These blankets, that are made especially for new mothers, go with missionaries all over the world. They go with a tag telling Bonnie's story. Bonnie Blankets are never sold but you can make a donation if you would like. The address for donations is near the bottom of the page. I hope you enjoy reading Bonnie's story