Teresa Shaffer

Still trying to kick this. Some weeks are better then others and some days are better than others. I just have not found that middle yet to make it all come together. Any tips or suggestions will be so welcomed.

I found information on this subject on the Governors Highway Safety Association at http://www.ghsa.org/.

Here is a link to an article that I think may be helpful.

http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/dre_perse_laws.html

Pineapple Casserole

In a mixing bowl mix together:
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Drain 2- twenty oz. cans of chunk pineapple, saving 6 tablespoons of the juice for later

Mix pineapple into above dry mixture and pour into a baking dish

Melt 1 stick marg. or butter
Add one cup of crushed Ritz or townhouse…[Read more]

Powerful with its simplicity. Love this one!

I have to confess that this year, I chose to barely decorate as I have been in the midst of home renovations. I could not get to my garage attic where the decorations are stored as my once clean garage was filled with storage overflow and building supplies. I wound up buying a small pre-lite cooper wired tree, placed it on my tall cafe table and…[Read more]

I need support, is there any one else out there trying to kick the cigarette habit? This is so hard, in fact one of the harder things I have done. I really do want to quit and the e-cigarette is very helpful but I keep falling off the wagon so to speak.

Any tips that you can give are so welcome.

Being a grandma who also lives with pain I totally feel your frustration. I tend to get frustrated with my daughter because I am the only person she will leave my grandson with. I understand that she is overly protective as she lost her first child at birth and almost lost my grandson at birth also.

I try very hard to…[Read more]

Now in time for the holidays here is one of my most favorite sweet potato recipes. They made this at the local hospital where I used to work. I adjusted it to serve 10 doctored it up a tad, so will indicate that by listing the ingredients as optional. Enjoy.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Preheat Over to 350 degrees

Filling

6-7 medium to large sweet…[Read more]

I just made this yesterday. It is easy and yummy. Allrecipes.com gets the credit for the meat recipe. The gravy is my own.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Mushrooms:

Choose your favorite cut of beef. I used a rump roast.
Put 1 pound fresh mushrooms in bottom of crock pot
Place meat on top; Sprinkle with onion soup, pepper to taste
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Thanks Chubby. Look forward to trying this one out!

Samantha,
One of the best things about these discussion forums here at TPC are it allows us to share and it allows us to see that we are not alone.

I know exactly what you are feeling in regards to being a good mother. My pain journey started when all three of my children were small. I had a one year old and a six and seven year old.

There were…[Read more]

First let me say that it is hard to be a caregiver. Please be sure and take care of yourself.

It sounds like this is a fairly new diagnosis and with that comes so much change for both of you.
He may feel that if the medications are not easing his pain enough then how could massage or physical therapy help. Frustration can be over the top for both…[Read more]