A great cause

I am going to start doing a great thing. I had an aunt her name was Ruth, she past away a few weeks ago and I was inspired by everyone that talked about her today at her memorial. She was an amazing women. She made everyone smile and be inspired because she was so giving and caring to so many that she loved. The amount of lives she touched personally, I want that to continue so I am going to do a fun thing for the people that have less then most. I am going to collect cake mixes, frosting, candles, and gift bags. When I gather 100 for the habitat for humanity, Kingston food bank, Poulsbo Fishline, Helpline house of Bainbridge. This will make it so if its your birthday or the birthday of your children you can get a birthday pack complete with candles! Because everyone should smile. This is the only tribute I can think of that would bring many smiles and a lot of joy in the remembrance of Ruth.

If you would like to make a donation please feel free to let me know and I will tell you where you can drop off the items or send them to. Thank you for all your support.

XOXO
Kingstongirl.

Great things to do this weekend... Friday fun times.

Get your pictures taken:LITTLE LEAGUE Photo Day Saturday: I had such GREAT comments from my shot of Nick and so many parents wanted one too, so THIS Saturday the 17th from 9AM to Noon I will open my studio up for DROP-IN pix of your player as you head to games. Should take about 7 minutes and the image will be in your inbox by the end of the day! Flat fee of $25 for this quick drop in, no appt needed! Hit my website: www.bradcampimages.com for directions! --please share if you know someone that may want to know about the info..

Come watch Cold Note at the filling station! Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 9:00pm
At the The Filling Station 11200 State Hwy 104 Kingston, WA

Go see a movie at the firehouse theater. eat breakfast at the Oak table, go down town to Lil' sprouts and start that b-day shopping. Oh the great things to do in Kingston. :)

In Poulsbo start the day at the farmers market after enjoy a coffee at Hot Shots Java, stop by Liberty bay books, hop over to Bohems and get some yummy candy, then get your craft on at Dancing brush. After walk the boardwalk and enjoy the water views and maybe you will see that whale they have spotted this past week.


The big fundraising event for NK & KHS Senior Grad night is this Saturday night at the Eagles. $20.00 for a great time. Tickets for the Grad Night at the Eagles Hall can be bought @Liberty Bay Books in @historic downtown Poulsbo.2010 Grad Night Fundraiser
Co-sponsored with NKHS
Musical Entertainment provide by "Never Been to Utah"
Appetizers by Ellens cakes & catering
Beer & wine
Silent Auction & live dessert auction
All proceed benefit KHS & NKHS for safe & drug free Grad Night celebrations.
Tickets $20. ea or $140, for a table for 8
Tickets available at Kingston Fitness or contact me directly!

Bark for Life of North Kitsap This weekend! North Kitsap's first Bark For Life event, in support of the fight against cancer. Bring your dogs to Port Gamble, 11 a.m. this Sunday, April 18. See you there!

Poulsbo elementary needs a new piano! Please support our PTSA at our Barnes and Noble book fair this Sat 4/17. We get a portion of all sales that day to directly support the piano fund. Purchases in ANY B n' N store, on line, cafe, cheesecake and gift purchases all count! Use ID #10166130

Free National Park Admission - April 17th through 25th is National Park Week. During this time, entrance to all 392 U.S. national parks is free.
Lowes  will have a Build and Grow Clinic for kids on 4/17/10 from 10 to 11 AM. They will be making a planter.
Borders stores will have a free Fancy Nancy event for kids on April 17 at 11 am. Event will include poetry writing, word games, giveaways and more.
Toys R Us stores will have a Thomas & Friends Playdate on 4/17/10 from 11 AM to 1 PM. The event will include storytime, coloring, trivia and giveaways.
YMCA will have a Healthy Kids Day event on 4/17/10. Event includes games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, educational resources, healthy treats, giveaways and more..  
Williams-Sonoma will have a Healthy Cooking Vegetables Class on 4/18/10. Call your local store for the times.

Check this out if its your birthday this weekend.:Free $10 Gift Certificate at World Market on Birthday
Get a free $10 Gift Certificate on your birthday via email for World Market when you join the World Market Explorer Reward Program.

I found this at http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com enjoy!

There is a new "Buy 1 Get 1 Free Fandango Movie Ticket" code (up to $14.00 value) you can redeem for 2 points today (Friday, April 16) only at Tropicana Juicy Rewards program .  If you haven't purchased tickets through Fandango before, you may want to check for your closest participating theaters first.  You are limited to one redemption per account and the code you receive will expire June 16.


Need codes to get those 2 points?  Check my previous Tropicana Rewards posts for codes you haven't used.

One reader said: "This is a great program. My family was going to the aquarium this Sunday and they have a buy one get one free for only 2 points, it's saving us $17 on one admission!"  So be sure to enter your zipcode to find out what discounted amusement and water park tickets are available near you!



Have a fun weekend. Please leave me a comment of what you are doing the weekend.
xoxo
Kingstongirl.

Give aways!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check out this blog its amazing and you can be a lucky person to win a $100 gift certificate on her Esty shop! I know I am trying.
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Also I'm going to do a big giveaway when I get 100 followers. Something very big!!! SO please tweet, facebook. email, blog it!
I am trying to get 1000 followers by the end of the month. I will be giving lots of Giveaway's so please help me reach my goals.

xoxo
Kingstongirl

So many exciting things....

I am starting to really get excited about some events that are coming up over the next few months. You can really tell that In North Kitsap it's spring time. We have fun and last weekend the Farmers market opened in Poulsbo. I went like i do every year and I truly thought it looked so much bigger then the past. Bainbridge opened their market last Saturday as well. I am going to check it out next Saturday. Kingston opens May 1st. The thing I love about Farmers markets is the fresh food, talented artists and crafters, the way you look around and see the communities coming together.

I am challenging myself to try something new everyday. One thing a day is a baby step into having a big range of experiences.
I remember when I was in my early 20's and did this. Thinking back to that I laugh because it made me realize that I really did live a sheltered little life. So I am going to do something new everyday and put a little note on what that new thing is. If you are a blogger please do this with me. Its going to be alot of fun!

A few weeks ago my husband & I went to down town Poulsbo and looked around, I love how neat it is down there. Always have to get a yellow smiley face cookie at "Slys" get a white chocolate moca at "hot shots" Pick up a book at "Liberty bay books" went to "Amanda's yarn shop" for something new to work on. I just so love all the little shops in down town. What is your favorite shop?
I really can't wait for Kingston to have a cute down town like Poulsbo does. We are trying so hard. We just need to get people to come hang out there and spend their time exploring downtown Kingston as well as Poulsbo. We have to support our little people.

Sorry for the short post but better a little then nothing at all.

xoxo
Kingstongirl.

Wordless Wednesday's! Velcome to Poulsbo

Ok Friends... This only happens when It is something really important!

Yes you read right. Glee is on for part two of their first season. The first part was amazing! From laughter to crying this show is a hit. If you haven't watched it do yourself a favor and netflix or youtube them? I am so excited the count down is on in my house & we are going to Tivo them so we can watch them over and over again. Also if you have a husband that would rather watch the premier of

Deadliest Catch

like my hubs, well there is still hope. If you are in the area

Deadliest Catch is on channel 278 in 20 minutes at 6:00 PM. and Glee Stars at 9:30 on Channel 13, its on for an hour & two minutes. ( yes the news wont be on at 10:00 for you but you can afford to miss it! So I am pretty excited but here are some pictures to wet your whistle.







GLEEEEEEEEEEEEE!


xoxo
Kingstongirl

Tempt my Tummy tuesday, Poulsbo style.

I hope you enjoy these two recipes. I like them so much mostly because they are what my Grandma and her Mom have made and past down for generations. Poulsbo passes down these traditions and these recipes from women just like my Grandma, Great Grandma, aunts and cousins that all brought these over from Norway. It is that feeling of home and tradition that makes Poulsbo what it is today. The Son's of Norway and the lutheran church that brings these two traditions back to us early for their meals that they share with the public once or twice a year.




Lutefisk (dried cod treated with lye) must surely be the strangest culinary effort credited to the Norwegians, but what a treat when prepared properly. Everyone of course is not a devotee of lutefisk, but those who are defend it vehemently. Others go to the opposite extreme and claim it's a national disgrace. In years past, the homemaker had to go through the complicated task of treating the dry fish with lye, but now, even in America, frozen lutefisk is readily available at selected fish markets and at Scandinavian delicatessens.

Cooking lutefisk the old fashioned way: Do not cook in aluminum vessels as it will darken the kettle. Use three level tablespoons salt to each quart water. Bring water to boil, add salt and return to boil. Add fish which has been sliced into serving pieces and again return to boil, then remove from the heat. Skim, and let fish steep for 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Serve at once.

Without adding water: Put the serving pieces of lutefisk in a kettle, season each pound (450 g) of fish with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and place over low heat. This allows the water to be "drawn" out. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes. Serve at once.

Baking in foil: Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Skin side down, arrange lutefisk on a sheet of double aluminum foil and season with salt. Wrap foil tightly about fish and place on rack in a large pan and bake 20 minutes. Cut corner from foil and drain out excess water. Serve at once.

Lutefisk with a firm texture can be obtained by first sprinkling with coarse salt and allowing to stand several hours. Rinse well in cold running water, and soak in unsalted water. Then cook or bake as desired.

Lutefisk must be served hot on piping hot plates. Accompaniments vary from bacon or pork drippings, white sauce, mustard sauce, or melted butter which seems to remain a favorite. Boiled and steamed potatoes, stewed whole, dry green peas are a must as a vegetable accompaniment. The only other necessary additions are freshly ground pepper, lefse, or flatbread. In some parts of Northern Norway, lutefisk is served with melted goat cheese.




Norwegian Lefse

10 pounds potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions

Cover potatoes with water and cook until tender. Run hot potatoes through a potato ricer. Place into a large bowl. Beat butter, cream, salt, and sugar into the hot riced potatoes. Let cool to room temperature.
Stir flour into the potato mixture. Pull off pieces of the dough and form into walnut size balls. Lightly flour a pastry cloth and roll out lefse balls to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cook on a hot (400 degree F/200 C) griddle until bubbles form and each side has browned. Place on a damp towel to cool slightly and then cover with damp towel until ready to serve.