How to Boost Your Fuel Economy

With gas prices constantly changing trying to budget for your weekly commute or even a road trip can be frustrating. But there are some ways you can boost your fuel economy and get more bang for your buck at the gas station. – See more at: http://www.fdford.com/custom/boost-your-fuel-economy#sthash.bWKGME57.dpuf

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Ohio Renaissance Festival coming Soon!

Forget your cares and step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! The festival offers something for everyone featuring nearly 100 shows daily on 11 stages, over 135 unique arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink, games of skill and human-powered rides to amuse all ages.

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Over 150 costumed characters welcome you to the village! Rub elbows with Royalty as you cheer your favorite knight to victory in the thrilling Full-armored Tournament Joust. Welcoming you to a festive day in the village are dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates, nobles, peasants, and daring jugglers. The sprawling landscape is dotted with hundreds of unique shops in the Medieval Marketplace featuring many one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items. See time-honored crafts of glassblowing, stone carving, blacksmithing, leather tooling, boot making, and more demonstrated. The air is filled with the scents and smells of the foods of the Renaissance period. Feast like Royalty on juicy, giant roasted turkey legs, fresh baked bread bowls overflowing with soups and stews, fish ‘n chips, steak-on-a-stake, succulent roasted corn on the cob and a wide variety of the finest ales and wines. There’s something for everyone’s taste buds!

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Visitors of all ages will be amused by the games of skill and human-powered rides. Try your hand at archery and see if you’re a modern-day Robin Hood, or climb the castle tower and rescue the lovely damsel in distress.
Ohio Renaissance Festival Discounts – Get $4 off Adult (ages 13+) and $2 off Child (ages 5-12) tickets by using promo code “family” when purchasing discount tickets on our secure web site at www.renfestival.com. Tickets good any day of the 2015 season (Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Sept 5 – Oct 25). Online discount only. Not valid with any other offers.
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The Oh So Soft Socks of Gold Toe

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gold Toe.

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Anyone who knows me knows that I go barefoot whenever possible – who likes to be constricted by itchy, stiff socks all day?? But sometimes socks are a necessity (unfortunately I haven’t mastered the treadmill barefoot – ha). So I’m always on the lookout for cute, comfy, soft socks to wear.
When I first heard of Gold Toe Ultra Soft, Oh. So. Soft. socks I was a bit skeptical. I couldn’t imagine that a sock would be soft enough to feel comfortable in, even while working out. So I decided to give them a test and see how they worked for me in my everyday environment.

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at home: probably one of the hardest place to wear socks in the summer.  I do like to keep my house pretty cool since we have 4 stories, so my main floor is a bit chilly in the evenings. They were super soft and comfy to lounge in, and my kittens agreed! They tried to attack my feet while I sat on the couch!

at work. During the summer I don’t normally wear socks since I wear slide on’s, or sandals. I decided to put socks on with my slide ones, and though it was a bit awkward at first (its been months since I’ve worn socks to work), I was surprised to find how soft they were. I actually slipped off my shoes under my desk and enjoyed the softness. (its much easier to wiggle toes around in just socks than in shoes).

at the gym. This is where I normally where socks, and they drive me crazy. I feel like I’m constantly pulling at them to stay above my heel when I’m jogging on the treadmill, and I swear normal socks get stuck between my toes while I’m on the exercise bike. This time, with the Gold Toe socks, I didn’t have to pull and tug to make them comfortable. They did feel wet after a long workout, but most socks do – so into the wash they went.

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The Gold Toe Ultra Soft, Oh. So. Soft. socks. washed up nicely. They were still super soft, and didn’t fall apart or look really worn after a trip through the washer and dryer. I love that a quality, soft, luxurious sock like this is affordable for the whole family – I’ve already ordered some more since both of my daughter’s decided to steal mine!
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Check out the Gold Toe Ultra So, Oh. So. Soft. socks and their other great products on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest!

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IGNITE Youth Conference coming to Monroe, OH

Some of the best memories I have of my youth are the church youth camps and conferences I attended at a teenager. My relationship and passion for the Lord grew during those times more than any other I can remember; they would literally ignite a fire in my soul to become what God wanted me to be, to focus on living for Him and ministering to others. I also made lifelong friends at these conferences, friends who had the same focus, goals, and morals as I did. Memories – and relationships – that have lasted well into adulthood.

I am excited that this year my daughter will be able to experience one of these life changing events. The IGNITE youth conference is coming to Solid Rock Church in just a few weeks!

 

Join youth and young adults from everywhere for Ignite 2015! We are coming together for one purpose, to lift up the Name of Jesus. We believe that this gathering with light a fire inside of every person that will change their world. Many special speakers and singers will be there to minister. Watch for special announcements. However, we want everyone to know that JESUS IS THE MAIN EVENT!

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IGNITE Youth Conference will held on July 16th thru 18th at Solid Rock Church in Monroe, OH

July 16th: Concert, 7 p.m.
July 17th: Service 10 a.m, 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.
July 18th:  Service 10 a.m., 2 p.m, and 7 p.m
Conference (including the awesome concert) is just $50 or $60 at the door

Special Musical Guest include: Andy Mineo, Eddie James, Christon Gray, Solid Rock’s own Meagan Wonderly who is the worship leader for Catalyst Student Ministries, and the Awakening Band that ministers for SRC’s South campus, Michelle Taracena & Anthony Hembree
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Speakers: Eddie James, Devin Leichner, Kegan Wesley, Wesley Woods, and Solid Rock’s Catalyst Student Ministries youth pastors: Rick Wright and Kim Wright

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We want to spread the word about Jesus – and the IGNITE2015 conference! Please check out the entry form below to share, and be entered to win some awesome prizes, such as FREE conference registration, gift cards, books, CD’s and more! 

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Skinny Orange Chicken

Ingredients:
-Chicken Breasts
-Salt & Pepper
Sauce:
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup orange juice
-1/2 cup honey
-1/3 cup soy sauce
-1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
-pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Process:

-In a sauce pan, brown your chicken completely
-In a bowl, mix together all ingredients for your sauce. It works best to whisk them all together
-Once chicken is browned, pour your sauce into the pan with your chicken.
-Allow to come to a boil and let it boil for about 2 minutes
-Simmer for about 5 minutes
-Sauce should begin to thicken
-Serve your chicken immediately over your choice of rice, noodles, etc.

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