Feed My Starving Children event

Yesterday, the Boston Scientific Manufacturing departments decided to give back this holiday season, and as a group we volunteered our time at Feed My Starving Children.  It was one of the most fun and rewarding things I've done in a long time.  Because there are so many people in mfg, we did 1.5 hour shifts all day.  I think there was a total of 6 shifts that went and donated time.

My group went from 9:30 - 11:30, and there was roughly 100 of us packing food.  All the food we did yesterday went to villages in Kenya, Africa.  The mixture containes chicken, veggies, soy and rice. 

The level of enthusiasm and the high energy that was in that warehouse was amazing.  People were yelling, singing and having a great time.  It's also a slight competition....which station can get the most boxes packed.  Station 7 (where I was) packed 21 boxes.  We rocked it.

After we were done, they gave stats on how our shift did, and it was incredible.

Volunteers: 100

Boxes packed: 152

Meaks per box: 216

Kids fed: 32,832

Kids fed for a year: 90

It felt so good to know that I made a difference for starving kids, even if they are so far away.  I would totally go back and do it again, that's how fun and rewarding it was.  I think this time of year (and all year really) all companies should go volunteer their time to help make a difference, whether it's in our community or abroad.

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Hump Day

Gah....I'm not a fan of Wednesdays....especially Wednesday's that are close to extended time off of work.
It's been "one of those days" today.

I woke up about 20 min later than I wanted to.
It's freezing cold out and took me a good 10 min to warm up after my car did.
I spent most of my day in meetings that have been pointless.
Dorado folks made a surprise visit onto the floor today.  Thanks for the heads-up guys.

But, my goods are going to far outweigh my "blahs".

I woke up.
I have a job.
I got to see my aunts face light up when I gave her a Christmas card and ornament the boys decorated.
I got a call from those boys and they they told me they love me.
I'm seriously considering making Jen Stowell's bars tonight, and eating most of the pan.
There's only a total of 7 more working days left before shutdown.
A new episode of American Horror Story: Asylum is on tonight.
Life is good.

Also, totally random, but I want these boots.

So Santa, if you're out there, I've been VERY good this year.
Aren't they adorable??  I love the Uggs I already have, but come on...these SPARKLE. 

I feel better about today already just from staring at that picture.  :o) 1

Amazing Peppermint Bark

Last year I found this recipe for Peppermint Bark when I was looking for something besides the traditional cookie to make for the holidays.  It had 3 of my main requirements: 3 ingredients, Level: EASY and takes 10 min to make.  Oh....and it's delicious.

I LOVE these candy canes.

I get them at Target for $2.29....or $2.99.  I don't remember which one.  The batch I made yesterday turned out delicious, and I used the Target brand white chocolate chips.  I do add the peppermint extract, but unlike Ms. Paula Deen I save some candy cane to sprinkle on top before I stick my pan in the fridge.

This picture is all I have left out of what I made yesterday.  Granted, I did give some to my mom but everyone in my house loves it.
5 stars for this one!!! 1

30 Days of Thankful

Everyone (okay, a lot of people) did the "30 Days of Thankful" on Facebook for the month of November.  I was no different.
Here's my list:

Day 1~ A&W Cream Soda
Day 2~ September 7, 2009
Day 3~ June 21, 2011
Day 4~ Generally it would be about how awesome getting an extra hour of sleep was last night....however, small children don't "get" daylight savings.
Day 5~ Double stuffed Oreos.  I just wish they were part of the diet plan.
Day 6~ My right to vote.  And I’m thankful for the women who came before me who made it possible.
Day 7~ Brendan.
Day 8~ My mama. 
Day 9~ Target.  Where in the world would we all be without this store??
Day 10~ Getting 4 extra hours of sleep because the alarm didn’t go off at 4am! Love the weekends.
Day 11~ A Vikings win!!
Day 12~ Who taught him to say these things?
Day 13~ Heated seats and a heated steering wheel!
Day 14~ Having patients come into work today to tell us about how getting a device/stent changed their lives. Makes what I do worthwhile.
Day 15~ I'm thankfrul that my newsfeed has only had 2 mentions about Breaking Dawn Part 2 on it and not 859403785603. 
Day 16~

Day 17~ Kaci Jo Waltman.  Happy Birthday sweetie!
Day 18~ Being able to spend the day with my mom and Ian.  Love having them down in the cities!
Day 19~ A 3 day work week....
Day 20~ Watching Ellen is making me cry right now.  She's awesome!
Day 21~ Going home EARLY!!  Actually, being able to leave work early to go out to lunch with my mom is what I'm thankful for.
Day 22~ We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family today.  I hope everyone had a blessed day and enjoyed their time with family and loved ones.  Happy Thanksgiving!!
Day 23~ Black Friday shopping....and buying NOTHING that was on sale.  Target didn't have anything I wanted!!
Day 24~ My mom came to help me finally make flannel pants for Ashton.  I'm thankful she's able to come and spend time with us and teach me how to sew!!
Day 25~ Egg Nog.  I just made the most delicious french toast with it!
Day 26~ Sweaters.
Day 27~ Veggie Tales.  Thank you for keeping my kids entertained and happy so I can get things done!
Day 28~ Health, Happiness and Love.
Day 29~ I'm thankful for having Paula Burkart for a daycare provider. She's amazingly accommidating and a life saver at times!
Day 30~ Best $10.99 I've spent in a while.  Throwing this on let me sleep an extra half hour today!

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