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Just in case you missed it, she was phenominal!  Carrie admitted to leaning more towards The Saints to win because she said coach Sean Payton came to one of her concerts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhEzqbOzODg

By the way it was a tough one in my household with me being a Colts fan and hubby a Saints fan.  The other 4  boys in our house were also cheering for the Saints.  Going into the game yesterday, I did say I wouldn’t be overly upset if the Colts lost since this was the first time New Orleans made it to the Superbowl.  And good on them.

Needless to say, it was a very loud and happy home last night.

Needless to say

One of our favourite comfort foods, the simplicity of a grilled cheese sandwich or is it?

It’s quick and easy and nutritious but there are updated versions of this sandwich that just might tempt your taste buds…check these out….

Cooking Instructions:

1. Select one of the scrumptious combinations above.
2. In a small bowl, combine the first two ingredients. Spread mixture on a thick slice of bread. Top with the other ingredients. Cover with cheese and another thick slice of bread.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Butter outside of sandwich.
4. Grill sandwich in frying pan for about 4 minutes per side.

Although these sound yummy, I prefer the traditional sliced cheddar cheese  grilled cheese sandwich with some ketchup on the side and even tomato soup!

If you have a grilled cheese variation, please share!!

Bon Appetit!

….and I don’t mean the winners.  The performances were absolutely incredible.  Right from the get go with Lady Gaga who I’ve only become more familiar with in recent months.  She can definitley sing and how impressive was her performance with Elton John?!  Wow.

Pink also blew me away.  Her costume, or lack thereof, was daring enough and then she proceeded to trapeze her way to the top of the audience and sing at the same time!  It was so captivating to watch.

I was also blown away by the 21 Guns cast singing with Green Day.  So good.

I thoroughly enjoyed Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift with Stevie Nicks was a pleasant surprise too.

I didn’t get a chance to watch the entire show but what I did see was indeed entertaining.

 How did you feel about the show?  Likes?  Dislikes?

Taylor and Stevie Nicks….check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpAWAE0VL90

Pink’s performance will ‘wow’ you…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0lq96Xr9LA

….from Taylor Swift in ‘card’ form.  Here’s a sneak peek of Taylor’s greeting card line…creative, sweet and fun!  Just like her.  Stationery and gift wrap coming soon.  Is there anything she can’t do?!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/photos/taylor-swift-greeting-cards-2010261/6528

“My idea of a great song is a song that says how I feel better than I could. I feel the same way about greeting cards,” Taylor says. “I’ve always been fascinated by feelings and how we express them to each other. Getting to write and design these cards is a wonderful experience.”

The Taylor Swift greeting cards will be available Spring 2010.

….what happens??  December has been listed as the month with the most engagements and February the month of romance.  So what happens in between?  The month of January has officially been crowned as National Break Up Month.  I’m not making this up.  In fact when I look back, it was 6 years ago that my ex husband and I split in the month of January.  In recent weeks, I’ve spoken to atleast 2 people that have broken up with their partners.  Not a very good way to start the year is it?

Theory has it, one does not want to ruin the holidays with friends, family and even children.  The worry of finger pointing is put on hold.  Then January hits with the attitude of New Year, new start, new beginnings.  Maybe this is the time.

Break ups are tough but we do survive.  And you will survive.  Surround yourself with friends and family for love and support…okay hybernate in your room for a few days, then eat your heart out….chocolate usually does the trick!

Seriously, let’s look ahead to February.  There’s Ground Hog Day where we can only hope Mr Groundhog doesn’t see his shadow so we can have an early Spring.  Then there’s Valentine’s Day.  Either you love it or you hate it.  A day to really let that someone special know how much you care.  There will be difference of opinion for many so I’m staying out of this one.  If I receive a card, flowers or chocolates, great.  If I don’t, it’s no big deal as we can treat each other on another day.  February is also the shortest month of the year so that’s a plus as we get closer to Spring!

Be honest with yourself, embrace each day with a smile and and be grateful for just one thing that you have in your life every day.  It helps.  I’m living proof.

A great motto to live by….Live. Laugh. Love.

It’s exam week for my teenage boys Evan & Eric.  Grade 9, first time assembling into the gymnasium….ah yes it’s all coming back to me now…  making sure my pens worked, extra pencils, calculator, cheat notes…ooops!!  Kidding!  Believe me, I was tempted but not worth getting caught so don’t get any ideas kids!!

Studying and preparing was the absolute worst.  When you had 3 or 4 exams to write in one week, planning was a priority.   I was a big ‘memorization’ student.  Retaining material everyday was a challenge at times but I was big on memorizing (not that it helped me that much!).  That’s why I’m in Radio and not a Lawyer! LOL!!

Here are a few tips …..

Mental preparation means that you know the material.

Set up a study schedule at least three weeks before exams start.  Ensure that you are giving each course an equal amount of study time, with a little more time for courses you are having difficulty in. 

 Physical preparation means that you are eating and sleeping properly.

Keep caffeine and sugar intake at regular levels.  Go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time each day.  Keep your life as balanced as possible, especially during exam time. 

 Emotional preparation means that you have strategies to deal with anxiety.

Often, exam anxiety is caused by lack of preparation.  Have a plan in place to deal with problems encountered on the exam.  Use positive self-talk and focus on what you’ll do next on the exam.  Staying up all night to study can cause anxiety that can lead to poor exam performance.

 If you had one piece of advice for preparing for exams what would it be?  Did you have a method to your madness?!!

Good luck Evan & Eric and to all high school students writing exams this week.

Heidi Montag now says she’s not addicted to plastic surgery.

The reality star sparked criticism after saying she was “totally obsessed” with surgical enhancements. But yesterday on Good Morning America, she backpedaled, saying, “I would say that none of those people know me at all, and that’s just a judgment. I’m not addicted. If I were addicted, I would have had 10 plastic surgeries.” But she did have 10 surgeries — all on the same day, in fact… Heidi said so herself in People magazine.

AND SHE’S ONLY 19!!!!

For those who need a “Shania” fix, she is set to be a guest judge on American Idol this week.  On Tuesday night’s episode she will join the panel of judges in Chicago.  Critics say Shania could be the one to bring some warmth and friendly criticism to the contestants.

If you missed her torch lighting in Timmins, here’s a photo:

Which breakfast item has the least number of calories?

a.  a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese

b.  a blueberry muffin

c.  a chocolate glazed donut

Believe it or not, the answer is ‘c’.  The chocolate glazed donut is your best bet, calorie wise.  A chocolate glazed donut has roughly 290 calories while a cinnamon bagel with plain cream cheese has nearly 600!!  The blueberry muffin packs in 410 calories.

Homer would definitely be a happy guy!

……..even though Kenny Chesney has decided to take a break from touring, he certainly won’t be bored in his new estate purchase.

The mansion is situated in Franklin Tennessee and consists of 11,143 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half bathrooms and sits on  30 acres of land.  Price tag: $9,200,000

What could a single guy possibly want with all this space?

Looks like quite the ‘party palace’ to me.