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Stephanie Arnold – Medical Miracle Mom
May 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
With the growing popularity of ABC’s Resurrection, there is an obvious desire for hope that there is something else out there after we die. That production is scripted, but what happens when the script becomes real life?
Video: Stephanie Arnold Dies Delivering Baby and Returns to Life 37 Seconds Later
Stephanie clinically died for 37 seconds after giving birth to her son Jacob. She suffered an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) in May 2013. Something so rare, most doctors have only read about it in their textbooks. In Stephanie’s case, not only is surviving a rare occurrence, but surviving as well as she did only months after this event, has led doctors to call her a true medical miracle.
Months before giving birth to her second child, Stephanie had overwhelming premonitions of doom. This sense of foreboding led her to speak with specialists and seek out anyone who would listen to her “knowing” she would die. It was her sensing something was wrong that prepared the entire medical team for what was about to happen.
In her “second life,” Stephanie has created her own website devoted to helping others – www.afemom.org. While in her “previous life,” she spent 27 years in the television industry, working in reality TV, local news, directing and producing music videos, infomercials, educational documentaries, syndicated and network shows (both in English & in Spanish). She is also an Emmy nominated Telly award winner and Premio lo Nuestro nominated producer.
Self Disclosure: No compensation received to post. Credit: Janice McCafferty PR.
The Perfect Memorial Day BBQ
May 22, 2014 By 1 Comment
There are several key ingredients to the perfect Memorial Day BBQ – mouth watering food, warm sunny weather, good company, and delicious cocktails!
Below, I’ve provided recipes for a succulent, homemade BBQ sauce recipe from Sparkling ICE, as well as festive cocktail and dessert recipes from or friends at VOGA Italia Wines and RealBeanz Iced Coffee.
Fire up the Grill
Succulent BBQ Sauce
Yield – 2 cups
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cook Time – 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Raspberry Lemonade Sparkling ICE
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- One 6 oz. can of tomato paste
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke
- 3 tablespoons scotch, whiskey, or bourbon (optional)
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Lightly sauté on a low flame for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously.
- Pour 1 bottle Raspberry Lemonade Sparkling ICE to the saucepan and stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Add balsamic vinegar and liquid smoke. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Before you strain the sauce, mix in 3 tablespoons of your favorite scotch, whiskey, or bourbon (optional).
- Push sauce through a fine mesh strainer.
Get the party started
American the Blue-tiful
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz White rum
- 1 oz Blue curacao
- 3 oz Lemonade Sparkling ICE
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
- Ice
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until it becomes slushy.
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a fresh berries.
Star Spangled Spritzer
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Peach Schnapps
- 1 oz. Agave nectar
- 3 oz VOGA Sparkling
- Fresh berries and Peach Slices (for garnish)
- Ice
Directions:
- Combine Peach Schnapps and Agave Nectar in a shake and shake vigorously
- Pour into a chilled glass and top with VOGA Sparkling
- Garnish with fresh peaches and raspberries
American Dream
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. RealBeanz Mocha
- 2 oz. raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz. vodka
- Frozen Raspberries
Directions:
- Add RealBeanz Mocha, Raspberry liqueur, vodka, and crushed iced to a shaker and shake vigorously
- Pour into martini glass and garnish with frozen raspberries
End with Something Sweet
ICE Pop Sparklers for the Whole Family!
Ingredients:
- Ice Cube Tray (or your favorite ice pop making molds)
- Toothpicks or popsicle sticks
- 1 bottle Black Raspberry Sparkling ICE
- 1 container of fresh raspberries, chopped
Directions:
- Fill you trays or molds with Sparkling ICE, topping each with a scoop of chopped raspberries.
- If using ice cube trays cover tray tightly with tin foil.
- Poke a popsicle stick through the foil into each cube.
- If using an ice pop maker place the handle sticks into the molds.
- Place in the freezer for about 2 hours or until frozen.
- This recipe works with any of your favorite Sparkling ICE flavors and fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Thank you Sparkling ICE, VOGA Italia Wines and RealBeanz Iced Coffee for sharing these recipes with us!
Happy Memorial Day!
Self Disclosure: No compensation received. I will be receiving samples to try out these recipes but wanted to post them in time for the holiday! Photo Credit: Sparkling Ice, VOGA Italia Wines and RealBeanz Iced Coffee.
Disney Junior’s First Original Movie “Lucky Duck”
May 22, 2014 By 1 Comment
“Lucky Duck” premieres Friday, June 20 on Disney Junior (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) and Saturday, June 21 on Disney Channel (9:00 a.m., ET/PT). It will be available for verified users on the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets and on WATCHDisneyJunior.com beginning Friday, June 6. On Monday, June 16,DisneyJunior.com/LuckyDuck will launch with the online puzzle game “Tub Toy Tumble.”
Link to trailer: http://www.disneyabcvideo.com/LuckyDuck_trailer.html
Self Disclosure: Disney Junior sponsored. No compensation received.
