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I love this! Being a peanut butter and jelly fan family I think this is brilliant ! I have always had to use 2 knifes and now all my problems are solved for $10.00. This is from my favorite gift buying website. When you are looking for something out of the ordinary and cool visit this website you will fall in love. A lot of the items are Eco friendly and made from items that have been recycled =) So Great!

With summer right around the corner and great weather now here, it’s time to put those shorts and skirts back on! Okay, so like most women I want to be proud of the legs I’m showing off and like most women I don’t have the hours of commitment it would take at the gym to get those perfectly toned legs. So I go back to my old mantra, and tell myself don’t work out harder just do it smarter, and this is were the new Reebok Easy Tone’s come into play.
The Easy Tone is the newest women’s shoe from Reebok and they are designed to firm your lower body while you walk, we all walk right? So why not slip these one before you hit up the supermarket or local mall, they might even encourage you to park at the far end of the lot or take that extra lap around the mall.
When I first got mine I thought I would be in for some major aches and pains, however I must say these are the most comfortable shoes I have in my closet, no kidding! It’s like walking on clouds even though I was working my glutes a full 28% harder along with 11% more on the calf and hamstrings. The key to this shoes success is its balance pods.

Reebok’s site explains that “DMX technology” and “balance pods” are the key. “Air travels between the forefoot and heel pod, creating super soft cushioning. The moving air creates a natural instability and forces your muscles to adapt to the air volume within the pods.”
When I first bought mine I could and would not take them off. I even wore them to work even though we are business casual. The Easy Tone’s look so nice I don’t think any one would have noticed; however one of the girls here at Dick Hannah Honda pointed them out the first day I wore them. After I told her all about them and how much I loved them, she went out and bought a pair herself and loves them just as much as I do.

P.S. DON’T RUN in them, unless you like having a sprained ankle!

My husband and I found this café by his work. We’ve eaten there twice and loved it each time. If you want some great Hawaiian Food at a reasonable price you must try this place. It’s located on 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. A101 Vancouver, WA. 98661. The staff is very friendly and the café is decorated with Hawaiian stuff which I think is very cool. Here is some more information about it…..

Hawaiian Time Cafe specializes in true Hawaiian style plate lunches found in the islands. From island favorites like Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco, Spam Musubi, to our signature “Mauna Loa Chicken”, we have something for everyone. We also serve the best Saimin you will find outside of the islands, including the signature “Kawika’s House Saimin” featuring Portuguese Sausage, Eggs, and Rice.

All of our plate lunches come with rice and local style macaroni salad. Here are our featured items on the menu:

Kekoa’s Special – Teriyaki Beef, Honolulu Plate – Korean Beef, Huli Huli Chicken, Kalua Pig, Chop Steak

Mauna Loa Chicken, Garden Mix, Loco Moco, Portuguese Sausage, Eggs, and Rice

Chicken Katsu, Chinese Chicken Salad

And much more!

History
Established in 1997
Hawaiian Time Cafe was founded in Eugene, OR located in the Gold’s Gym on 3rd and Lawrence. After a successful start, HTC expanded to neighboring Springfield, OR off of Centennial Blvd. In 2003, Kekoa (the Founder) sold the restaurants to long-time customers who currently operate locations in Oregon.

In October 2009, after managing retail stores and graduating from the University of Oregon, Kawika (Kekoa’s son), decided to open a HTC of his own. Check out our website at HawaiianTimeCafe.com to see pictures of Kawika and Kekoa building the first Vancouver, WA location.

On January 6th, 2010, Hawaiian Time opened its doors in Vancouver, WA and has been serving tasty Hawaiian dishes ever since. So, if you are an old customer of the original Hawaiian Time in Eugene and missed us, “We’re Back!”

Meet the Business Owner: Kawika H.

Kawika is the owner and operator of Hawaiian Time Cafe in Vancouver, WA. He is the son of Kekoa, who founded HTC in Eugene, OR back in 1997.

I am so impressed with this place that I and going to tell my FaceBook friends and co-workers at Dick Hannah Honda about it.

Incredibly creative and fun to read!!! I love that the book is written from the dog’s perspective. Absolutely ingenious. I couldn’t stop laughing. If you love dogs, you will love this book.
This fun mystery introduces two memorable characters: Chet the Jet, the narrator is a lovable dog who failed K-9 school. The story is told from Chet’s point of view. Chet works cheap, (just feed him well), he doesn’t talk back, and is a loyal companion to Bernie.Bernie little, part owner of Little Detective Agency. He is divorced and strapped for money because of his alimony and child support debts. Bernie is hired to find a fifteen-year old girl who disappears, reappears and disappears again. When Madison disappears the second time Chet and Bernie are on the case and the antics begin. Chet knows were Madison is but he can’t speak so he can’t tell his owner, and since he doesn’t understand why they are looking for her, he often falls asleep at inappropriate times during the investigation. There is one touching part where Chet ends up in an animal shelter and learns more than he cares to about euthanasia.

The Chet and Bernie characters are memorable, they’ll make you laugh when you least expect it. If you like fun mysteries, and have a soft spot for lovable pooches (especially one with a nose for solving mysteries), Dog on It, is a fun story that is sure to please. I love this book and just got done reading his second book in this series.
Called Thereby Hangs a Tail.  It is just as good.
I am a huge dog lover, and I find myself looking at my own dogs wondering if there thinking the same as Chet did. Haha…who knows

This was the statement I was muttering to myself every night around 4pm. Seems as though I was constantly cycling through recipes, my mom’s old recipes and recipe clippings from magazines. I was in a cooking rut!. I got the tip to try a website RelishRelish!. Al I can say is WOW! My life at home instantly became easier. This wonderful recipe club gives me all new recipes once a week. All you do is click on the ones that look appealing and then create a custom menu for the week. Not only do you get a main dish and side dish , they also put a grocery list together for you, it really can’t be much easier. Since I have started this I have became a much better cook, stepping outside my box a bit to try new spices or new types of meat, or get this, my husband will actually eat a meatless dinner, that’s how good these recipes are. The cool thing about Relish Relish is they also will give you meal plans for holidays down to the desserts and drinks also they do freeze and eat latter, way handy for the summer.. come back from a trip and bake. Nice. I just can’t say enough good things about this I have been doing this for a year, now everyone in my family has enjoyed the meals including our picky teenager.. and my husband thinks he married Betty Crocker, that works for me  So check out this website if you enjoy cooking and providing your family with nice full healthy meals you will absolutely be hooked!

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 This is the Wii game we played at my Mother’s 60th Birthday party. And let me tell you, if you love to dance and get a workout at the same time, this is the game for you. You can pop it into your Wii system and see how well you can dance. If your not a good dancer, but know how to laugh at yourself you will be rolling on the floor laughing by the time your done playing. It is also a great way to get up off your couch and burn some of those calories off, and have lots of fun doing it. With popular hits from many eras this will surely have you getting on your feet to test your dance skills and, or your ability to have fun and enjoy yourself. Play alone, if your not ready to show off your moves, or challenge friends and see who can get the beat and earn a score of excellent, for every move you are slightly off you get good, and for every missed beat you get an x. You can also play a game of red light green light, where you dance until you get a sign that lets you know to freeze. You loose points if you are still moving after that sign has come up. With over 30 songs there is a variety of music and styles to choose from. It’s fun for all ages. It was one of my mother’s presents but I went out and bought it the next day. I highly recommend this game!

I love nothing more than my family and spending time with them. So what we try to do once a month is family game night. We’ll get together and play good old fashioned board games. My mother, sister and I have always loved playing games since we were young kids. My sister and I have kids of our own, now ages ranging 17-21 and they to enjoy playing games whit us which is surprising that they make time for us. Ha-ha. So we’ll get together and have dinner or just snacks and then let the games begin. My sister, niece and nephew are pretty competitive when we play. My husband “says” he doesn’t like playing games but when we get started he get’s into it and has a good time. Then my two sons act like they don’t really know what’s going on but they are actually smarter than they appear and surprise everyone with good answers. Lately we have been playing Buzzword.

It is a challenging game. You split into to two teams and when it’s your turn you read to your team a word, let’s say the word is Ball. Then you read the ten questions and each answer will have the word Ball in it. Example….
Q.) Inflatable sand toy………………..A.)Beach ball!
Q.) On top of spaghetti………………….A.) Meatball!
Q.) A psychic stares into one………A.) Crystal ball!
Each answer you get correct you get a point and the first team to 50 wins.
Of course we all still like to play our Nintendo Wii and X-Box and Nintendo DS but its fun to sit around in a group to play board games.

We are always looking for new and exciting board games, so if anyone has played any recently and could recommend one that would be awesome!

I just finished reading this book and had to share it.

It is a great story of two sisters, one who ends up tragically in the hospital while the other learns things about her she never thought possible. Meanwhile Robin is in the hospital and unable to speak for herself, leaving her sister Molly to do all the work to figure it out.

Once the secrets start coming out, you really cannot put the book down, making this a great read in my opinion!

This book was also on the New York Times Bestseller List back in February.

What to do on a Rainy Friday night?

Well, I have the perfect date night! My husband and I love heading to the Kennedy School McMenamin’s in NE Portland to watch a movie and have dinner. The movie is $3.00 and the food is very reasonable and oh so yummy! We love to take a walk around the hotel and maybe get in a game of pool in the Boiler room prior. It’s not your typical Stadium seating nor are the movies new releases, but the atmosphere, food and spirits make it such a relaxing fun night for us. My husband likes it so much I can even sneak a chick flick in… that’s huge, believe me!
If the babysitter isn’t free, kids are invited up to certain times and of course depending on the movie showing. Our daughter loves the desserts to snack on while the movie is playing, and of course she loves the seating arrangements, she gets her own couch without her dads feet in her way!
Check out their movie selections and locations, but check back often, they change them about every two weeks!

I always thought getting a doggy car seat was just silly, until I got my little boy Sir Oliver. Sir Oliver is my Pug and he loves the car, however he won’t sit anywhere other than his mommy’s lap with his head out the window while I drive. This would not be so bad if he wasn’t constantly trying to jump out the window and bark at innocent bystanders! All of this while I am trying to drive LOL. A pet car seat straps your precious pooch in just like a baby and still allows him/her to look out the window but without worry about their safety. They are unable to just hop out the window or completely distract you by jumping around, while you are driving. So get your baby a seat and show you care. You will be fascinated with how fashionable and comfortable some of these pet car seats are!

(Above example booster seat sold in Dick Hannah Honda’s Parts Department)