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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sat, 18 May 2013 22:34:08 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Three Different Directions</title><subtitle>Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-18T15:17:20Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Wheel of Heal Contest &amp; ThermaCare Product Giveaway</title><category term="Contest"/><category term="Giveaway"/><category term="Healer"/><category term="Stress and Pain Relief"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/wheel-of-heal-contest-thermacare-product-giveaway.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/wheel-of-heal-contest-thermacare-product-giveaway.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-18T10:00:14Z</published><updated>2013-05-18T10:00:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 289px;" src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/thermacare-logo.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368681233893" alt="" /></span></span>You all know I love my coffee.</p>
<p>Sometimes I need it hot.</p>
<p>And sometimes I need it cold.</p>
<p>That can be the way we are with pain relief too, isn't it? &nbsp;There are certain injuries and pain that only a cold compress will give us relief. &nbsp;Other times we need that soothing heat of a hot pack.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Pinterest Sweepstakes</title><category term="Pinterest"/><category term="coffee"/><category term="sweepstakes"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/eight-oclock-coffees-pinterest-sweepstakes.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/eight-oclock-coffees-pinterest-sweepstakes.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-17T10:01:09Z</published><updated>2013-05-17T10:01:09Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/break-glass-in-emergency-eight-o-clock-coffee.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368642597495" alt="" width="289" height="289" /></span></span><strong></strong></p>
<p>Do you have trouble waking up in the morning?&nbsp; Do you suffer from the afternoon slump?&nbsp; Get your needed jolt with <strong>Eight O'Clock Coffee</strong> - America's Original Gourmet Coffee brewed from craft &amp; passion.</p>
<p>In celebration of coffee lovers everywhere, Eight O'Clock Coffee is hosting a <strong>"PIN YOUR PRIZE" Pinterest Sweepstakes</strong> from <strong>May 17, 2013 through June 14, 2013</strong>.&nbsp; Five lucky pinners will win the prize they pin - valued at up to $1,000 - as well as their favorite variety of Eight O'Clock Coffee!</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Why the Movies Matter - #FandangoFamilyRoom</title><category term="Fandango Family Room"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/why-the-movies-matter-fandangofamilyroom.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/why-the-movies-matter-fandangofamilyroom.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-16T10:01:23Z</published><updated>2013-05-16T10:01:23Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 289px;" src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/frequently-used/FamilyRoom_badge.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368580669049" alt="" /></span></span>There can sometimes be a stigma on the entertainment industry as it relates to movies and our children.&nbsp; It's often vocalized as: books good, movies bad.&nbsp; (Despite the fact that so many movies are actually based on books...)&nbsp; But when your child is a reluctant reader (like mine), movies matter because many of the same things kids learn from books, can be learned from the movies.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Roasted Pepper &amp; Walnut Dip and Fisher Nuts Giveaway</title><category term="Chef Alex Guarnaschelli"/><category term="Fisher"/><category term="Giveaway"/><category term="Recipes"/><category term="snacks"/><category term="snacks and appetizers"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/roasted-pepper-walnut-dip-and-fisher-nuts-giveaway.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/roasted-pepper-walnut-dip-and-fisher-nuts-giveaway.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-15T10:00:26Z</published><updated>2013-05-15T10:00:26Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 289px; height: 289px;" src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/roasted-pepper-walnut-dip.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368569587688" alt="" /></span></span>I am SO excited that the weather is finally nice here, and I'm ready for outdoor entertaining and picnics.</p>
<p>Fortunately,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fishernuts.com/" target="_blank">Fisher Nuts</a>&nbsp;has once again teamed up with Food Network Chef&nbsp;<strong>Alex Guarneschelli</strong>, a regular judge on<em>Chopped</em>, to offer you a fresh twist on spring recipes, like <a href="http://www.fishernuts.com/recipes/alex/Strawberry-Crostata-with-Walnuts" target="_blank">Strawberry Crostata with Walnuts</a>, <a href="http://www.fishernuts.com/recipes/alex/Green-Bean-and-Almond-Salad" target="_blank">Green Bean and Almond Salad</a>, and <a href="http://www.fishernuts.com/recipes/alex/Baked-Clams-with-Walnuts" target="_blank">Baked Clams with Walnuts</a>.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Toyota and Teen Vogue Arrive in Style (Giveaway)</title><category term="Contest"/><category term="Giveaway"/><category term="Toyota"/><category term="driving safety"/><category term="philanthropy"/><category term="role models"/><category term="safety"/><category term="teen driving safety"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/toyota-and-teen-vogue-arrive-in-style-giveaway.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/toyota-and-teen-vogue-arrive-in-style-giveaway.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-14T18:15:31Z</published><updated>2013-05-14T18:15:31Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><em><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/Arrive_in_Style_Campaign_002.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368553463469" alt="Arrive in Style" width="289px" height="289px" /></span></span></em></p>
<p>I have a 17 year old daughter. &nbsp;That means I'm around a lot of teenage girls. &nbsp;And while my daughter is not an average teenager (<em>she doesn't have a cell phone!</em>), I know what other girls her age are doing. &nbsp;Texting, Instagramming, Facebooking, Tweeting - and unfortunately that often happens while they're driving. &nbsp;Because of that Toyota and&nbsp;<em>Teen Vogue</em>&nbsp;developed a safe driving campaign "<a rel="nofollow" href="http://arriveinstyle.teenvogue.com/" target="_blank">Arrive in Style</a>," to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Qoileez! Review &amp; Giveaway</title><category term="Giveaway"/><category term="Qoileez!"/><category term="accessories"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/qoileez-review-giveaway.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/qoileez-review-giveaway.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-13T10:00:29Z</published><updated>2013-05-13T10:00:29Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/DSC_0800.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368423029318" alt="" width="289" height="289" /></span></span></p>
<p>As you may or may not have noticed <span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/frequently-used/smileywink1.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368422733321" alt="" /></span></span>, I've been blogging a lot about our upcoming move this year.&nbsp; We've been slowly packing up our boxes, and I want to make sure that everything is done in an organized way. &nbsp;That's pretty easy with the basic stuff, but when we started tackling our office space, all the small parts and cords for our tech gadgets looked pretty overwhelming. &nbsp;Last week I was sent something that is a fabulous idea for keeping all those cords from getting tangled up.<span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"><span> </span></span></p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Graduation Party with Dunkin' Donuts Seasonal Coffees</title><category term="Dunkin' Donuts"/><category term="Iced Beverages"/><category term="Recipes"/><category term="beverage"/><category term="coffee"/><category term="graduation"/><category term="party"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/a-graduation-party-with-dunkin-donuts-seasonal-coffees.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/a-graduation-party-with-dunkin-donuts-seasonal-coffees.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-12T10:00:39Z</published><updated>2013-05-12T10:00:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/dunkin-donuts-thumb.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368246659443" alt="" /></span></span>Our daughter's best friend graduated high school over the weekend, and since she is literally like another daughter to us, I wanted to help her mom out with the open house party she had planned.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Good Cook Touch Whisks Review &amp; Roast Beef Mozzarella Toasted Sandwich</title><category term="Good Cook"/><category term="Recipes"/><category term="sandwich"/><category term="whisked foodie"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/good-cook-touch-whisks-review-roast-beef-mozzarella-toasted.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/good-cook-touch-whisks-review-roast-beef-mozzarella-toasted.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-11T10:00:09Z</published><updated>2013-05-11T10:00:09Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/Screen%20Shot%202013-05-10%20at%2012.46.01%20PM.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368208238347" alt="" width="289" height="289" /></span></span></p>
<p>Every time I see a recipe that requires me to whisk something, I groan a bit inside.&nbsp; It has something to do with the fact that I hugely lack in upper body strength, and after a few twirls around the bowl my arms are tired.&nbsp; Sad, I know!<br />So when I was sent these Good Cook Touch Whisks to review as part of the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/good-cook-touch-treasure-hunt-the-hunt-is-on-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Good Cook Touch Hunt</a>, I was <em>hoping</em> that they would make whisking easier...</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Not Too Late for Mother's Day ~ Magazines.com Subscription (Giveaway)</title><category term="Mother's Day"/><category term="magazines"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/not-too-late-for-mothers-day-magazinescom-subscription-givea.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/not-too-late-for-mothers-day-magazinescom-subscription-givea.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-10T10:01:15Z</published><updated>2013-05-10T10:01:15Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/magazines-dot-com.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368163995606" alt="" width="289" height="289" /></span></span>One of the biggest resources I use when it comes to my blogging are magazines.&nbsp; They are by far the biggest source of inspiration for my recipes.&nbsp; I have amassed a rather large collection of them, and my husband is already trying to get me to part with them before we move.</p>
<p><em><strong>If you haven't gotten your mom a Mother's Day gift yet...it's not too late!</strong></em></p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Maxwell House Single Serve Cups #MaxwellHouseRules</title><category term="Collective Bias"/><category term="Iced Beverages"/><category term="Recipes"/><category term="beverage"/><category term="coffee"/><category term="maxwell house coffee"/><id>http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/maxwell-house-single-serve-cups-maxwellhouserules.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/blog/maxwell-house-single-serve-cups-maxwellhouserules.html"/><author><name>Tammy Litke</name></author><published>2013-05-09T10:00:52Z</published><updated>2013-05-09T10:00:52Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/storage/may-2013/french-roast-mug.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368079513080" alt="" width="289" height="289" /></span></span></p>
<p>I grew up in a home full of coffee drinkers and I started drinking  coffee when I was 15.&nbsp; But now I live in a home where I'm the only  coffee drinker and brewing a whole pot of coffee (or even half a pot)  for little ole me, just doesn't make sense.&nbsp; Not because I wouldn't  drink half a pot (or a whole one at that), but because I like my coffee  brewed fresh.&nbsp;</p>
<p>And this is my solution...</p>]]></summary></entry></feed>