Penny's Passion: Five on Friday - April 24, 2015

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Five on Friday - April 24, 2015

Welcome Friday -- I was beginning to think you'd never get here!  I've had an eye thing going on this week (ulcerated cornea) and it's made the days go by a lot little slower than normal.  It's on the mend now and I'm so grateful to be seeing things once again.  Plus it didn't help that when I woke up on Thursday, I thought it was Friday.  Ever had one of those?!?

Well, now that it IS Friday, let me share my five with you today.

1.  Seatbelt Cutter Window Breaker Emergency Escape Tool
On my way home from work Monday evening, I saw the most horrible traffic accident.  An RV hauling a trailer with a van on it had a blowout and crashed into a pole, causing the entire rig to catch on fire.  The scene was one of total devastation and unfortunately both the driver and his passenger lost their lives.  It reminded me (again) that I had never purchased the Seatbelt Cutter Window Breaker Emergency Escape Tool.  This tool is under $10 and could potentially save your life.  Ordering one for myself this week!  Do you have one in your car?



2. National Pigs in a Blanket Day
On a MUCH lighter note, guess what day today is?!?  It's National Pigs in a Blanket Day!!  I love these things and haven't made them in, well -- so long I can't really remember.  So this weekend guess what I'm fixing -- good old pigs in a blanket.  If you need a refresher on how to do it, here you go.  
Ingredients
8 hot dogs
4 slices American cheese, each cut into 6 strips
1 8-ounce can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Heat oven to 375. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit.
Separate dough into triangles. Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up.
Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Crescent Dogs offers a new twist on a classic favorite for National Pigs in a Blanket Day


3.  The Age of Adaline Movie
Another movie going on my list of ones I want to see -- The Age of Adaline.  The story line goes like this:  "After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever."  The beautiful Blake Lively plays Adaline.



4.  Nestle Delightfulls Filled Baking Morsels
One of my new blogging friends, Michelle, over at Grammie Time had a recipe for Sunflower Oatmeal Chocolate Morsel Cookies. They sound out-of-this-world delicious! One of the ingredients is Nestle Delightfulls Filled Baking Morsels with Caramel Filling.  Where have I been?!?  I'd not heard of these before.  I really need to get out more.  Nestle has other flavors too ~ Dark Chocolate Morsels with Cherry Flavored Filling, Dark Chocolate Morsels with Mint Filling, Milk Chocolate Morsels with Peanut Butter Filling.
5.  Words To Live By
Enjoy your weekend!  I'm off tonight to do a little volunteer thing with my friends Sherri and Tracy.  We're going to be "roamers" at Washington University's Spring WILD party.  Sounds interesting, doesn't it!  I'll try to get pictures to share on my blog Monday.  

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24 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your eye! I hope it is healing well. I really want to see the Age of Adeline! Does it come out this weekend?

    I hope you can stop by:

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  2. Penny, Thanks for the shout out on the cookies. I haven't tried the other flavors yet either. The movie Age of Adeline - on my list too! Previews look good. So sorry about your eye, that must be painful. Hoping all will be well with it soon. Have a wonderful weekend "roaming."

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  3. Thanks for sharing these five on a Friday. I am interested to watch The Age of Adaline. Looks like an interesting movie. Sounds like a different angle of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button story.

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  4. I have to see The Age of Adaline, I heard it was whimsical and that is so me. I hope your eye gets better soon.

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  5. I've already added that movie to my netflix in case I forget to see it in the theaters. It reminds me of Benjamin Button.

    A trick with pigs in a blanket (which are good no matter how you make them) - try using little smokies. That way is great for parties and appetizers.

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  6. National Pigs in a blanket day!! Hilarious. Love the added cheese touch.

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  7. Can't wait to watch the age of adaline movie with my friends, love the national pigs in a blanket day too.

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  8. I can't wait to see that movie either! It's on my list of must-see movies too. As far as that tool goes, I don't know where in the car would be the best place to keep it to ensure you could use it?

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  9. Omg pigs in a blanket!!!! Those were my favorite when I was a kiddo!!! I totally need to make some since it's been forever since i had one!!

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  10. I think I need to get a seatbelt cutter too. That sounds like something every car should have stowed away inside. I want to see that movie too!

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  11. Love the quote you shared. I should make a print of that and hang it in my home. Have to remember! Sometimes it's not easy.
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  12. I will definitely have to order a seat belt cutter too. Now that I'm commuting to work an hour each way, I see so many accidents everyday.

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  13. Sorry to hear about you eye! Your blog post brightened my day and can't wait to see that movie!

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  14. Thanks for sharing. The escape tool sounds like a good idea, but I admit I have heard of one but never purchased it. I guess you never know when you will need it!

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  15. I saw a horrific accident on my way home this week too. The backseat of a Mazda sedan was literally gone. All that was left of the car was the front seat and engine. It made me sick when I saw it and I hope to god no one was in the back seat. That tool is something I definitely want to look into. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. That eye things sounds painful, ouch. I saw those chocolate chips the other day, they even have cherry cordial filled ones too :) oh, and I stole that quote, love it!

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  17. I'm glad you are feeling better now! I love Pigs in a Blanket but had no idea there was an actual day dedicated to them. Those baking morsels look delicious!

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  18. When I first saw the trailer for The Age of Adaline it didn't really catch my eye. Then I kept seeing it everywhere and I got interested. A few people I know have seen it and say it's amazing. Maybe I'll check it out soon <3

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  19. Ages of Adeline looks like a good movie with Blake Livey in it. The seatbelt cutter can be a handy tool in case of emergency.

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  20. Morsels with caramel inside? Oh yes that is something I want to try. How delicious for baking.

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  21. Yum! Those morsel thingys look so tasty!! And how am I always missing these national food holidays?? I'm always hearing about these things days after the fact. I need to pay attention more. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for linking up again at H54F!

    Katie @ Cup of Tea

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  22. I made cookies with those Nestle morsels just a few weeks ago - I used the chocolate with cherry filling. They were delicious! :) I need to order a seat belt cutter to have in the car, too. You just never know!

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  23. Hi there Friend, you are so creative! Thank you for joining in at the Friday Favorites Link Party! I hope to see you there this week:) Christine -Must Love Home

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