Thursday, March 19, 2015

Power of Intention or Does it Really Work for Snoring?

Did we speak this into existence, by the power of intent? Could be, and I am LOVING not hearing my partner and my dog Not Snoring Anymore! YAY

We ordered a Himalayan Salt Lamp (5-7 lbs.) which is supposed to cover a 10 X 10 ft area. I placed it in the kitchen thinking it was in the center of our home. 

As soon as we got it, we plugged the lamp in and we both started using the inhaler. Charles uses the new inhaler 10 puffs, 3-4 times a day. Instructions said: 3-5 minutes for a total of 15 minutes a day.  


Information:
1. I have allergies and thought this would help with this. So far I have used the inhaler only a couple puffs, a couple times a day. So I need to get into a pattern of doing this like Charles has, to see if it will take care of my allergies more.

2. Charles used to take spiriva, it was expensive and did not seem to help much with his respiratory problem. Also he would end up paying $60 for 30 capsules and he would find that 5 or 6 out of the 30 were empty. Pretty expensive to use.  Charles said this is FAR Better than the  spiriva ever was!

3. Charles used to snore and keep me up for hours every night. Since we plugged the lamp in and he has used the inhaler, NO MORE SNORING! YAY He snored a small amount the first night. It has been 5 nights in a row now that I have had a good night sleep, not interrupted by snoring.  I am so grateful. He has tried the snoring strips, you put on your nose, which did not help, he would still snore. 
4. A few Days ago, I noticed that our dog who usually also snores, did not snore anymore. So, is this lamp helping with her not snoring?  It sure must be! 

So is it the combination of inhaler and the lamp that is helping Charles with his snoring, I do not know the answer to this. But I know it can only be the salt lamp helping with my dog not snoring. 

5. I have noticed that our home smells fresher and cleaner with the lamp going 24/7. 

In videos, they recommend getting a lamp for different rooms of the home. Not sure if I personally would do this. If I was to do anything, I might get one more for the living room area, as our living room is very large. Having the lamp in the center of the home, seems to be helping out a lot. 

Now, is it the power of intent? Our Belief that it will work, that made this work?  I do believe that the power of the mind has a big influence on anything in our lives.
Just like people taking placebo pills and their pain or disease goes away.  The Intent of Charles not snoring was definitely put into place by both of us, LOL.. the dog not snoring anymore is a extra bonus. A Gift from the Universe. I believe in miracles.

Pictures of what we bought:




Do you have one of these? Have you tried them? Have they helped with your snoring/ Allergies? Respiratory problem?
Leave a comment below, I would love to hear from you.

Be Blessed
Keep Positive Thoughts and Words and See Your Life blossom to one Beautiful Miracle after another.



Tuesday, March 17, 2015

My Grandmother's Quick Fruit Cocktail Cake

My Grandmother's Quick Fruit Cocktail Cake

This is so easy to make and so good. I remember my Grand Mother finding out company was coming over, so she would mix this up real quick so she had something to server her company.
We always enjoyed this.

Here it is:
Preheat oven 350 Degrees

In a medium mixing bowl:
Add:
1 egg (beat slightly with a fork)
1 can fruit cocktail (do Not drain - use full can)
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 Tsp baking soda

Mix all together with a spoon (no mixer required)
 and pour into greased 8 X 8 pan
You can sprinkle brown sugar and cut up walnuts on top if desired.
Bake for 35 minutes.  Tooth picks will be clean and cake beautiful brown.

I personally do not add the brown sugar and walnuts, I just bake it as it is, let it cool and  server it with whip cream on top. It is so delicious!


Monday, March 16, 2015

Friendship Fruit Cake Starter and Cake Delicious

Friendship Fruit Cake Starter and Cake Delicious
Way back when some friends and I would make up this Friendship cake recipe, where you make a starter which takes 30 days to make.
Then you share the starter with your friends and bake your cakes.
The Cake was so delicious! I searched and searched for the recipe and finally think I found it. So, I am going to make this up.

BASIC FRUIT STARTER FOR FRIENDSHIP CAKE  
3/4 c. peaches, drained and cut into chunks
3/4 c. pineapple chunks, drained
6 maraschino cherries
(I think they mean a 6 oz jar of cherries LOL)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 pkgs. dry active yeast
Combine ingredients in a glass jar or bowl, do not use a metal container. Keep at room temperature, uncovered or loosely cover with a dish towel or saucer, stir every day with a wooden or plastic spoon; do not use metal utensils. It will take about two weeks for fermentation to take place.

P.S. I use this amount of fruit to make one cake. Proceed as follows: 
Day 1: combine in a one gallon jar, 1 1/2 cups starter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 large can sliced peaches, cut up with juice. Leave lid ajar and keep at room temperature. Stir every day throughout the process. 
Day 10: add 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 large can chunk pineapple and juice; stir well. 
Day 20: Add 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 large can fruit cocktail and juice and 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained; stir well. 
Day 30: drain liquid from fruit into 1 1/2 cup portions of starter, there should be about five portions. Give juice away to friends to be used as starter base or store at room temperature. Use remaining fruit to make cakes, there should be enough fruit to make two to three cakes.

Fruit cake:
Makes 3 bundt Cakes
Divide the fruit into 3 mixing bowls, approx 2 cups in each.
Add for each cake:
1 box yellow cake mix (not the pudding kind)
2/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease and flour bundt pan set aside.
With mixer set at medium speed, combine above ingredients until well blended.
Pour into prepared bundt pan and bake at 350 for approx. 50 minutes, toothpick inserted should come out clean.

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When I make this, I will take a picture and update the recipe ;)
Have you made this before? Leave a comment.

Have a Great Week ;)