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"Andre Young, a.k.a. Dr Dre, co-founded the notorious rap group N.W.A. (with Ice Cube and Eazy-E). The group was one of the most successful hip-hop groups of the late 1980s and helped lay the foundations of west coast gangsta rap. Dre's 1993 solo effort, The Chronic, was a critical and popular success. Later in the 1990's, Dre turned his attention to producing. He helped launch the careers of Warren G., Snoop Dogg and Eve of Destruction, and in 1999 Dr. Dre helped produce Eminem's top-selling The Slim Shady LP."Dr Dre Snoop Dog Fan Site

Chocolate Peanut Butter

Protein is important for growing bodies but it can be a struggle to get small children to eat meat or cheese. You can try hiding the cheese by mixing it with macaroni or grilling it in a sandwich, but kids are bright and they’ll probably realize what you’re up to. An easier approach to getting your children eating protein is serving chocolate peanut butter to them. Most kids love peanut butter and chocolate so when they get to eat them together, they’re probably going to ask for seconds.
When most people think of peanut butter and chocolate they associate it with a candy. Granted those candies are delicious but with all the added sugar, they certainly can’t be viewed as a regular staple in anyone’s diet. However, actual chocolate peanut butter can be made from organic ingredients and sweetened without sugar.
Most grocery stores aren’t going to be selling this product. The main reason is that it’s viewed as a specialty item and the demand just isn’t there. It does have quite a different taste than traditional peanut butter does, but for children, especially, it can be very appealing. A good rule of thumb is to purchase a small jar of chocolate peanut butter to test on your children’s taste buds.
If jelly is a regular part of their lunch time sandwiches try to choose one that will complement the taste of the chocolate peanut butter. Strawberry goes very well, as does raspberry jam. Peach or apricot jam may not be the best choice, but again it’s really a matter of personal taste and your children may think it’s a delicious combination.
Some industrious individuals do their own canning and may decide they want to try this as well. The most important thing is to find a good recipe for chocolate peanut butter. Just making peanut butter and adding melted chocolate isn’t going to give you the same results. Again, it’s advisable that you make a small amount of the peanut butter with chocolate so your family can taste it. If it’s not a hit, you won’t have wasted money or time making more than anyone will ever eat.
It’s a great gift for the holidays as well. Most people welcome homemade gifts because of the extra thought and time that goes into them. You can purchase small jars along with colorful, festive ribbons. Fill the jars with the chocolate peanut butter and produce a label on your computer for it. Then tie the ribbon around the rim and you’ve got an original and delicious gift for almost everyone on your list.

Cat Christmas Ornaments

There are a few approaches you can take to a cat Christmas ornament. There are holiday decorations designed to delight feline lovers and there are decorations to delight the cats as well. Following are some great ideas for cats and cat-lovers who would appreciate a unique cat Christmas ornament this year.

I found a great hand-painted cat Christmas ornament. The cat’s face is painted right on the glass bulb. Two soft ears are glued on to the top of the bulb. This adorable item comes in many different styles and each kitty has a cute expression. None are identical so this cat Christmas ornament is truly one of a kind.

I figured that I could make this project on my own so I bought some glass paint and some felt for the ears. After collecting the bulbs I went right to work on my first cat Christmas ornament. I have to admit that the process seems easier than it is. Painting on glass is difficult to begin with. Painting on rounded glass objects is a real challenge.

My first project wound up as fodder for something else entirely. I just haven’t figured out what exactly that something else is besides decorating the inside of my garbage can. I wasn’t about to give up on the cat Christmas ornament, though. My second attempt would turn out better.

Better does not always mean good. “Better” can sometimes mean really creepy looking. My kitty looked a little more like a Halloween production than anything associated with Christmas. At least I knew what I was going to do with the second cat Christmas ornament.

The third and final attempt made me realize that some things should be left to the professionals. The third cat Christmas ornament looked more like a reindeer than a feline. Don’t ask how. It just did. I guess that I can still use this one; maybe as an accent piece to the first ornament that is going to decorate the trash can.

Reason had led me to the simple decision that there would be no fourth attempt, at least not this year anyway. I decided to just purchase the cat Christmas ornament that originally caught my eye. This adorable addition to my tree is my pride and joy. After all, I had already told everyone about my project. I really don’t need to mention where my cat Christmas ornaments are.

Christmas Present For A Man

Christmas is the season when we all stop and take the time to show our love and appreciation to others by giving them different types of gifts. Some of us shop for Christmas gifts all year round in order to find the perfect gift. Many times I have heard that the most difficult thing is to get a Christmas present for a man; well, here are some tips, which I hope will help you to pick the perfect gift this Christmas season.
First and foremost you must take in consideration the relationship between yourself and the man in question in order to decide how much you want to spend and how intimate a present to purchase. Once you have decided these two options you basically know what Christmas present for a man to look for.
If the man is your husband or close friend, I suggest you pay attention to his likes and dislikes well before Christmas in order to get the perfect Christmas present for a man; why, well, because your husband or friend is bound to express some desire to acquire something, which you can purchase and surprise him with at Christmas time. The Christmas present for a man does not have to be expensive, remember, it is only the gesture that matters in the end.
If it does happen however, that you are part of the last minute shopping frenzy before Christmas and you have not yet come up with a great Christmas present for a man you can use the following suggestions: DVD games, power tools (all men love power tools but you need to know what he already has so you don’t end up buying doubles) or indulge in adding to some of his hobbies for example if he collects stamps try and find him a unique one that will fit nicely into his present collection.
Choosing a gift is not hard at all when you know the man however, it can be a bit tricky when you are mere acquaintances and yet you still need to get something. Here are a few suggestions which hopefully will help you when choosing a Christmas present for a man you don’t know very well and don’t have the resources to find out or the time: a tie is a great gift especially if he is your office colleague, a pen, chocolates as everyone loves them and/or the latest big movie release on DVD.
When you are getting a gift remember to have a couple of little things besides the main gift, for example, a tie is the main gift and you also have a chocolate in a Christmas ornament shape and a symbolic greeting card. The extras add to the main Christmas present for a man and therefore to the excitement of the person receiving them; it’s always more fun opening a few gifts rather than just one.

Perfume Samples

I have a problem, and though I love perfume, I have come to loathe perfume samples. They are everywhere, and they are dangerous. I’m not kidding! Not only that, they give me a headache, and there are times I have to put a magazine down before I can continue to read. Perhaps my sense of smell is too sensitive, but when a magazine is full of perfume samples, I have to go through and rip them all out before I can read it. I know many people like them, but I’m not so sure I like them very much.
Perfume samples not only come in magazines, they have recently come into my home by way of a Macy’s sales flyer. Macy’s in new in my area, and I don’t know why I am getting the flyers, but they arrive in my mail each week. I don’t mind this so much, but what I do mind is the numerous perfume samples that are always included. They aren’t even secured in the flyer. They are loose and they fall out everywhere. Last week I dropped one on the way up the steps from getting my mail. Later, I stepped on it and promptly fell down three steps.
Now that I know the perfume samples are coming, I have to clutch the flyer rather tightly until I can get upstairs. Then I hold the flyer over the garbage can and shake. I can only hope they have all come out. It’s not so much that I mind trying the new scents. It’s a matter of safety, you see. Who would have thought a tiny scented slip of paper could be so dangerous right? It almost makes the perfume samples in the magazines a bit more pleasant. At least those are attached. I understand why they make perfume samples, and I understand why they want to get them out there, but surely there is a better way.
Of course, the ingenious woman can save a lot of money on perfume if she does not have a particular scent she must wear. If you save your perfume samples, you can have a new scent to wear each day of the week, but you’ll have to have access to a lot of samples. Get on the mailing lists for all of the department stores in your area, and look online and in the stores for other samples. Use them as they come, however, as they may sour quickly.

Christmas Lights For Yard

Ho, ho, ho! Have you got those Christmas Lights For Yard decorations and holiday glee yet? Yeah, you know exactly what I'm talking about. This is the yearly ritual for most American households. We all just love to go all out when it comes to Christmas. Well there's that, and we also like to compete with the neighbors. But that's all in good holiday fun as well. Last year I actually went crazy with Christmas Lights For Yard appeal. I'm talking people could ride by my home and literally be blinded by the glare of it all. They probably thought the second coming of Christ was upon them. Are you going to this level for the Christmas holidays?
Many people like to set the bar, if you haven't already noticed. A few in my neighborhood even like to toss those massive Christmas Lights For Yard illumination throughout the trees. Last year I was flabbergasted by how decorative folks got. I saw Santa Clause and about 20 little reindeer on my neighbor's roof. The entire thing was animated and dowsed in fake snow. Did Santa even have this many reindeer? That's okay though. This year we shall see who is the most inventive when it comes to Christmas Lights For Yard and oodles of decorations. I plan to have the entire North Pole spread out on my front lawn. We're talking the whole Santa house with the elves making toys and all. I can't wait to see how my neighbor is going to top that. I might even hire a guy in a Santa suit to stand out there and yell "Ho, HO, HO" at the top of his lungs. Yeah, that may sound a tad extreme, but like I said, it's all in good holiday fun.
You may find it easier to head out to the ginormous home stores now. They always have truck loads of Christmas Lights For Yard decoration, props, animated figurines, and artificial trees. Just take your pick from the vast selection. I mention that now is a good time simply to avoid the rush, but the reality is that you may have to wait until after Halloween for them all to come out. This is the yearly schedule if I'm not mistaken. On the other hand, you can always resort to the web for Christmas Lights For Yard decoration, and much more. Hop on and see what you can find.

Baby Proofing

One of the most important things a new parent can do to welcome their new child into their home is to do a thorough baby proofing to avoid any dangerous encounters with every day household items. Baby proofing is fairly inexpensive, but the benefits definitely outweigh any cost that may be incurred.
When I was a child, baby proofing seemed to include basically just picking things up off of the floor that were deemed dangerous. My parents don’t remember outlet covers or anything of the sort, and in fact my husband was given a slight shock from sticking something into a light socket at his grandparents’ house. His parents say that he never did that again, so they had nothing to worry about! Now baby proofing is a huge business, and you can purchase items from outlet covers to splash guards that attach to the stove top to prevent burns.
Essentials of baby proofing can be purchased at a very small cost. Realistically, if you are attentive or if your child is not interested in items that can harm them, then you can get by with minimal safety items. Outlet covers are very cheap and just about every household should have them. In a split second a baby can insert something into an outlet, such as the instance with my husband, and it is certainly something that has the potential to be deadly. In addition to the outlet covers, there should ideally be cupboard and/or drawer latches to protect children from getting into things like household cleaning items and silverware, especially knives. While it is a pain for parents to have to open the latches each time they desire to get into a cupboard, the benefits of keeping your children safe definitely outweigh that inconvenience.
Essentially, the outlet covers and cupboard latches are all that is really needed for a safe and baby proofed household. If you would like to go above and beyond the essentials, you can purchase items like door handle covers that don’t allow little hands to turn knobs to open doors. Also available are latches for toilets, which might be essential if you have a child like my friends’ that is fascinated with the toilet water. These can prevent accidental drowning, but most houses do not need them. There are a myriad of safety items available, but if you know which items your child need protected from you can save a lot of money by not purchasing things you will not really need. However, if you get peace of mind from having all the safety items then they are worth the cost ten fold.