Newsletter - February 2009
NOTE FROM STACYFebruary is one of my very favorite months...
hearts, chocolate, Valentine cards, with pink and red
all over! As we celebrate this festive time
it is also important to celebrate "healthy hearts"
by taking care of ourselves. Make sure you check out
our Heart Healthy Tips to start making a few small
changes that can make a big difference. Enjoy our recipe for a delicious "heart healthy" berry-topped pie. You will also want to take a look at our new limited addition Heart to Heart bracelet now appearing at your next Stacy McBride Party and on
our website, of course. Just by purchasing this bracelet you can help promote heart health. Wear it and know that 15% of your purchase will go to the American Heart Association. Because "feeling good and looking good are always in fashion!" Enjoy, Stacy
MONTHLY SPECIAL We love hearts and so will you with our beautiful linking marcasite heart bracelet. This special piece is available during the month of February for only $7.99 with any $35 purchase. Just right for that special someone! Item #927.
NEW HEART TO HEART UNVEILEDEXCITING NEWS! The new Stacy McBride Collections exclusive "Heart to Heart" limited edition
bracelet is here, just in time to celebrate National Heart Awareness month! This hinged-style bangle features three hearts on the front and is available in silver or two-tone metal. It is packaged in our signature pink carton with ribbon and a unique tag, indicating Stacy McBride Collection's 15% donation to the American Heart Association. These pieces are $26.99 each. The silver version is #9004; the two-tone version is #9005.
Look for this special bracelet promotion on our Stacy McBride Collections web site: http://www.stacymcbride.com/about_cause.php
HEART HEALTHY TIPSReduce Your risk for heart disease by making small, simple choices like these:
- Celebrate with a checkup. Let each birthday remind you that it's time
for your yearly checkup. Talk with your doctor about how you can reduce your risk
for heart disease.
- Get off the couch. Get at least 30 minutes of excercise most or all of the
days of the week. Walking, marching or even jogging in place is a good way
to start. As you increase your fitness level the more benefits you will receive.
- Quit smoking. If you can't do it "cold turkey," cut the number of cigarettes you smoke
each day in half; then cut that number in half; cut it half again; finally, cut down to zero!
- Drop a few pounds. You can lose one to two pounds a week by cutting 500-1000
calories per day and increasing your physical activity.
- Become a salt defective. Check out the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged
foods to see how much sodium they contain. For average Americans, limit your
salt intake to 2,300 mg a day.
STACY MCBRIDE CONVENTION"The Star Within You"
April 17 - April 19, 2009
Vintage Plaza Hotel
Portland, Oregon
This will be an exceptional weekend filled with surprises, awards, fashion show, our 2009 jewelry launch, great meals and fun!
Attending convention is a great way to launch your career with Stacy McBride Collections. Call our office for more information 1.866.557.4942. UPCOMING EVENTSMonday, Feb. 9th
"Career Chat"
Live interview with founder, Stacy Ryan
6:30 PM PST
If you have ever thought about becoming a Stacy McBride jewelry consultant, this is the call for you. Stacy will be answering many frequently asked questions. Listen in and see if we might be a good fit for you!
Free conference call line:
1.616.597.8000
ID number is 937662# HEART HEALTHY RECIPEBerry Topped Pudding Pie
Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown
Ingredients:
Canola or corn oil for pie pan
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
1 small package fat-free, sugar-free instant lemon or vanilla pudding mix, prepared with 2 cups cold fat-free milk
12 ounces fresh berries or other fruit, sliced if needed
1/2 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Pour a small amount of oil onto a paper towel and lightly wipe the bottom and side of an 8- or 9-inch pie pan.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt on medium speed until foamy. With the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar in a slow, steady stream, until stiff peaks form. The peaks shouldn’t fold over when the beater is lifted. Very gently fold in 1/2 cup of the nuts.
Using a flexible spatula or rubber scraper, spread the meringue over the bottom and up the side of the pie pan and onto the lip of the pan, but not over the edge of the pan. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the remaining nuts.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until the meringue is firm and lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
Using the package directions, prepare the pudding. Spread over the cooled crust. Arrange the fruit decoratively over the pudding. Top with the whipped topping. Serves 8; 1 slice per serving.
Note: In warm weather, meringues will get gummy after a few days, so it’s best to serve this dessert within 24 hours.
Nutrition Analysis (per serving):
Calories 169
Total Fat 6.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 223 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Sugar 18 g
Fiber 3 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 1/2 fat
This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association's Face The Fats program. Recipe copyright © 2007 by the American Heart Association.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius
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