Empress Sassy

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 18

 In today’s economic state we all are trying to watch our money, use coupons, eat at home, buy non-brand names at the store, travel less, etc.  I understand and I’m doing the same to help my budget as well.

Every once in a while though we all deserve a treat and when you find such a treat you should share the knowledge with the world.  I mentioned this earlier in an entry, but I want to share it again.  This is by far the BEST ice cream cake ever and if you haven’t ever tried one; you must.

They aren’t cheap; I will warn you in advance, but then again you pay for what you get.  It’s no Dairy Queen ice cream cake I can tell you that!  This is real, fresh cake with cookies and cream ice cream and the icing on the cake is whipped and fresh.  The combination of these items is just an amazing taste that explodes in your mouth and makes you want to dance with joy!

Yep, and I’m not even an ice cream fan!  It’s yummy, happy, fun and a great way to celebrate any event!  We don’t have a store in Indiana, but there are 3 locations in KY just in case you want to check it out.  It’s worth the drive too!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 17

As my earlier entry indicated we had volunteered at the Food Pantry and of course items were passed out by families circling items off of a grocery list.  The list was made from what was available in the pantry. 

I was surprised at the items chosen by people, but it taught items that I would purchase when I want to donate to any local pantry or charity food drive.  Just in case you are interested, the following items are highly popular:

• Canned pineapple and apricots
• Canned Tuna
• Canned Pork or Chicken
• Canned Chicken and Dumplings
• Dried Northern Soup Beans
• Egg Noodles or Spaghetti
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Green Beans and Corn (Not really peas or carrots)
• Juices; Apple, Grape and various others
• Cereals for kids
• Ravioli and Spaghettios for the kids
• Rice and Pasta Sides

That is just a few of the most popular items that were chosen repeatedly from the pantry so if you ever want donate to a particular food drive I think these are good items to think about donating.  We also give meat, but they have a freezer to store it so chicken and beef were given out as well. It’s good to know what to buy sometimes so we can give people what they want. 

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 16

Have you guys seen these water guns? They don’t look exactly like this, but they look like big pencils and you pull out the bottom to fill them up and then push it back it to squirt out the water.  You can get them at the Dollar Store and they are awesome.

They squirt dead-on and they can load up fast for quick shooting.  My family has full, scale wars with these babies in the pool and on land and it’s a blast.  Sadly we are just deadly with these bad boys, but it’s just too much fun.  If you get a chance go to the Dollar Store and pick up a few of them.  If you have kids they are easy for them to use and it’s a great heat relief and just pure fun.

It’s just a fun way to take a break in the heat and let the kids have a little stress release before the go to bed.  You’d be surprised how much you get into it as well.  We were laughing so much the other day in the pool; it was killing me.  It was no rules for anyone (Oh, except no spraying in the face because that hurts!).

If you see them pick them up and I guarantee you will have some fun!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 14

Holiday  World

I was very sad to hear this news and if you read this article he was a very interesting and hard working man.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 13

Well this was just a fun place to try out!  They have a big track and a little track for kids 4 and up.  Noah liked the little track so he could drive himself, but the speed was totally what he needed from the big track.

The nice thing is the tickets are $5 for everything; go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats and they have a deal 5 for $22 and when you ride the big track and you use the 2-seater they only charge you one ticket.  We had an awesome time racing around the track.  We had a few mishaps with some crazy drivers that really shouldn’t have been on the track, but what can you do right?  We just dodged them best we could!

The only bad thing is the video arcade; it’s very, very expensive to the point of being ridiculous.  After being places like Incredible Dave’s the prices were over the top. Just want to prepare anyone that has never gone.  It takes quarters for all the games but some what $2 and $3 per game and that is just silly.

It was a fun place and not a long drive.  There are NO signs at Exit 117 just so you’ll know.  You need to take a right and then a left at the light.  You run into it at that point.  Cool place and a fun way to spend some time.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 13

The new water roller coaster is AWESOME at Holiday World this year.  It’s fast moving, unknowing and just scary-fun.  We drove up during the week so I can only imagine the lines would be long on the weekend, but our lines were short and fast.

The ride allows four people to sit in a canoe shaped rubber raft and head up a hill to start the ride.  After that there is no looking back as it jets your through tunnels, hills and getting sprayed through the whole ride.  It’s a long ride too and FUN.

If you go, check it out.  Noah rode all the water rides this year and so we got to ride them too; it was a great day!  It’s neat to see your kiddos grow into the rides and try braver things each year.  We can’t wait to go back!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 13

There is a Holiday World commercial that talks about coming to Holiday World because it’s local and you should stay home during your vacation.  Pat, at Holiday World, refers to it as a Staycation.  Well Pat, I have to tell you that this is the WORST advice in the world you can give anyone.

Screw the staycation; people need to get away, leave and I don’t even care if it’s one town over.  This saying in town sucks and especially if your with people that don’t want to have fun and that just makes it worse.

Don’t get me wrong Holiday World still rocks, but if you go stay over night, get away.  Don’t stay at home and try this “do nothing” thing.  It sucks big time.  It is just wasting hours of time and days of vacation.  It’s not a vacation; it’s just you at your house; coming and going and still doing what you always do during the week.

Sorry Pat, wrong advice!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jun 2

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2.  At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don’t like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

12.  Give people more than they expect and give it cheerfully.

13.  Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

14.  Believe in love at first sight.

15.  Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.

16.  Don’t judge people by their relatives.  

17.  Talk slowly, but think quickly 

18.  When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, ‘Why do you want to know?   

19.  Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions. 

20. Spend more time alone.

posted by EmpressSassy on May 28

I have never heard of this day before, but I’m sure every day is significant to something right?  “They” are also stating that May is the month of the Beef so you are supposed to grill on Memorial Day weekend.  As if you wouldn’t right? 

I’m all about the hamburger, don’t get me wrong, but it gets harder and harder to find the perfect burger.  My sister and I discussed we can make a better burger at home.  Fresh beef, Worcestershire sauce, a little Mrs. Dash and you can grill up a nice burger on your own grill.  Add some bacon and cheese and what more could you want! 

We grilled the stuffed burgers last summer and they were good too.  The key on those is that they are thick so you have to make they JUST the right size and not too big.  They do grill up nice though with your favorite items all melted in the center.  YUM!

Dining out is tough and I have to tell you the new burgers at McDonald’s are pretty good.  They do a pretty good 1/2 pound burger.  Red Robin burgers are pretty awesome too, but other than that I’m just not a burger lover any longer when I’m out.  I do forget about Flakey Jakes but  I haven’t been there forever. 

Regardless I’m into grilling my own burgers at home, but I’m also a charcoal grill and not a gas grill lover.  Charcoal gives them a much better flavor.

Happy National Hamburger Day and I hope you get to enjoy one on the grill this weekend!  If not, swing by our house on Saturday or Monday, we should be grilling something!

posted by EmpressSassy on May 27

Items

Chicken Strips

Lowery’s Mesquite Marinade

Green Pepper

Red Pepper

Red Onion

Shredded Cheese

Shredded Lettuce

Soft Shell Burritos – Large Size

Salsa

Tooth Picks

Directions

Marinate Chicken Strips in Lowery’s Mesquite for 30 minutes

Grill chicken until done

Cut up strips and begin making Burritos as you like them in the shell with all your toppings. (Do not use Salsa, sour cream or lettuce yet for better taste.

Upon completion roll up Burrito and secure with toothpicks – use several so the Burrito stays closed

Take Burrito back to grill.  Place on grill and let it grill for about 6 – 10 minutes, rolling back and forth to grill evenly on until lightly browned on all three sides.

Garnish with Salsa. Sour Cream and Lettuce

Serve with Mexican Rice

Great Summer Grilling Recipe!