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nancypullen · 4 months

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Hole in One

Alrighty! I returned home from Florida yesterday, racing ahead of storms the whole way. The mister and I arrived in our driveway around 5 o'clock and I immediately dumped suitcases and started laundry. I had to get a jump on things, it's just a week until Christmas and I can't be bogged down with run of the mill chores - I have stuff to do! My visit with my mom and sister was fun, we spent most of it shopping and eating, the two sacred female activities. I had hoped to get a haircut while I was down there since the Denton stylists have done me wrong (fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...they've fooled me twice already). But there just weren't any appointments available. I'm tempted to get a short hairstyle, even though I don't like my face with short hair. It might be easier as far as wash and dry, but I'd have to maintain it with cuts every six to eight weeks so that's actually higher maintenance. Looks like I will sail into old age with pony tails and Farrah layers. At this point I really don't care. My mother suggested I just let it grow and sport a long braid. That appeals to me - seems like a very artsy, slightly hippie vibe, and I'm a fan of that. It may also mean I've given up. You win, hair.

My sister's birthday was on our schedule for the visit. We celebrated with presents, a good dinner, and dessert. She said that she wanted a fruit platter instead of a cake, and the birthday girl's wishes are supposed to come true.

We didn't get to light those candles. She'd contracted the plague right before traveling and no one wanted her blowing all over the fruit. It wasn't covid, but she spent most of the trip coughing, dripping, and blowing. Not fun for her at all. On the other hand, if you have stock in facial tissue or Sudafed she boosted your profits. Merry Christmas. Still, a good time was had by all and then we flew away to our respective nests. And speaking of flying, on my way down to Florida I gave the gift that keeps on giving - laughter. Apparently, choosing to fly comfortably in my favorite old jeans was a mistake. They broke up with me on this trip. We parted ways.

Sadly, I was unaware that it had happened. I have no idea how long I walked around showing the world my underwear. I had a three hour layover in Atlanta where I walked around and around and up and down. Escalators, trains, jetways - you're welcome holiday travelers. Enjoy telling your friends about the lady in front of you who didn't know her pants had split. It wasn't until I arrived at my mother's house that my sister pointed out that it looked like I'd "had a blow out". Of course. It wasn't even because they were tight, they weren't, just really, really old. They'd been washed a million times, I suppose I should have checked them for thinning spots. Naturally travel day was the day the threads just couldn't hold on another minute. Oh well. If you were in the Atlanta airport on December 12th and saw an old lady's underwear, speak kindly of her. She didn't know. Today I'm doing the bare minimum. I have a very busy few days ahead and no rest in sight until the new year. I feel myself coming down with my sister's cold, or maybe it was given to me by any of the hundreds of people hacking and snorting in the airports and on planes. I have too much to do to be sick, so I'm going to pretend it's not happening. I'm ready for Christmas, but not all of the meals involved. I'll be feeding a crowd from the 22nd through, I think, the 29th. Other than Xmas dinner I'm keeping it simple. A big pot of chili one night, sheet pan suppers, maybe a pasta bake with rotini and meatballs, definitely something in the crockpot one night. I'm out of ideas. None of that sounds delicious to me, and certainly not as healthy as we'd normally eat, but I just need to get through that week of meals. No one will die from it.

So I'm making my grocery list and checking it twice, then I'm going to wash my hair, and finish up a little laundry. Mickey has a photo club meeting tonight so I'm just making quick taco bowls (seasoned ground turkey, black beans, cauliflower rice, tomato & onion, etc) for dinner. I may spend the evening watching Hallmark movies and pretending I live in one of those adorable fictional towns. I'll be the struggling bakery owner trying to charm the big city exec who represents the corporation trying to buy out my little shop. We'll fall in love somewhere between the obligatory snowball fight and accidentally bumping into each other under the mistletoe. Although I'm strapped for cash I'll wear a different designer coat and new boots in every scene. In the end he won't be able to resist me and my fabulous wardrobe and he'll surprise me by becoming a silent investor in my bakery and dropping to one knee in front of the town's giant Christmas tree (or an ice skating rink, your choice). The predictable plot lines are what I love about them. I hope your week has been better than split pants and sneezes, and that you spend your evening feeling cozy and content. That's my goal. The countdown to Santa has begun and I couldn't be happier. Let's do this! Sending out lots of love. Stay safe, stay well, go ahead and have another cookie. XOXO, Nancy

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readitreviewit · 3 months

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Hey there my fellow foodies, I’ve got a treat for you! Are you tired of cooking the same boring meals over and over again? Do you wish you could have delicious, healthy meals waiting for you when you come home, without all the time and effort? Well, look no further, because The Complete Crock Pot Cookbook 2023 is here to save the day! This cookbook features over 1200 easy, nutritious, and mouth-watering recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro in the kitchen, this cookbook has something for everyone. And the best part? All of the recipes can be made in your trusty slow cooker, meaning you can simply throw in your ingredients and let the crockpot work its magic. One of the things I love most about this cookbook is its comprehensive grocery lists. There's nothing worse than starting a recipe, only to realize you don't have one or more of the ingredients required. With the grocery lists provided, you can rest assured that you have everything you need beforehand, saving you valuable time and money. Another standout feature of The Complete Crock Pot Cookbook 2023 is its multiple theme menu ideas. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a light and refreshing appetizer or soup, a filling main course of pork, beef, lamb, poultry, fish, or seafood, or want to indulge in something vegan or vegetarian, you'll find everything you need here. And with so many recipes to choose from, you can easily mix and match to create your own personalized menus. But wait, there's more! This cookbook also includes step-by-step instructions for beginners and useful tips and tricks for getting started. And with healthier lifestyle choices being a priority for many of us these days, you'll be pleased to know that all of the recipes are nutritious and healthy, making it easy to feed your whole family wholesome meals. Now, let's talk about some of the recipes. With so many to choose from, it was tough narrowing down my favorites, but here are a few that really stood out to me: - Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup – this soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day, and is super easy to make. - Slow Cooker Lasagna – who doesn't love lasagna? Now you can enjoy this classic Italian dish with minimal effort and clean-up. - Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork – this recipe is great for a crowd-pleasing dinner or for meal prepping for the week. - Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Bread Pudding – this decadent dish is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning brunch, and will make your house smell amazing while it cooks. Overall, I highly recommend The Complete Crock Pot Cookbook 2023. With its multitude of recipes, helpful tips and tricks, and healthy options, it's a must-have for any busy home cook looking to save time and effort in the kitchen. So go ahead, whip out your slow cooker, and let's get cooking on some easy crockpot recipes! "Don't miss out on the incredible story within these pages! Get your copy today or sign up for a 30-day free trial with Audible and immerse yourself in the captivating narration. Start your journey now and discover why this book is a must-read for all!" Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details)

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100dayproductivity · 7 months

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96/100 continued.

So, about my coffee paraphernalia.

I had a 4-cup drip coffee maker. Phillips brand. Nothing special. Got it about 20 years ago. Still worked fine. Coffee was mediocre and never hot but it did the job. Well, recently I cracked the spout of the decanter. So that had to be tossed.

I thought about getting a replacement decanter. But I couldn't find an exact match (did I mention the coffee maker was 20 years old?) I could order a different one and hope it would fit properly. But if it didn't, it would be a waste of time and money, and I'd have an orphaned decanter.

First, though, I asked in my local Buy Nothing group (do you have one of those in your neighbourhood?) if anyone had an orphaned 4-cup decanter. Got no response.

Then I got to thinking 🤔 The coffee maker is 20 years old. The coffee is ok, but not great. I'm the only one in my house that drinks coffee. When people come over, they bring their own coffee because mine is so bad, lol. Anyway, I rarely invite anyone over for coffee, I invite people to go out for a coffee. And then I splurge on a café au lait or a cappuccino.

I do have a large Turkish coffee pot. Do you know what Turkish coffee is? It's finely ground and brewed in a Turkish coffee pot. There is no filter. The top is foamy and you are left with grounds in your cup. My grandmother had a Turkish coffee pot and used to like making Turkish coffee for the two of us. I'm not sure if it was "authentic" Turkish coffee, but it was how she used to make it back home (Eastern Europe).

So I says to myself, I says, "Why don't you just use the Turkish coffee pot to make your morning coffee?" And I answered myself, "Because having unfiltered coffee every day is apparently bad for you." It's because of the oil in coffee. Don't take my word for it, do your own research, but I don't think it's a good idea for me to have unfiltered coffee every day.

So I went to the secondhand shop and found a French press for $3. I boil the water in the kettle first, pour it over the coffee grounds in the Turkish pot to brew, then pour the brewed coffee into the French press. I put a filter around the sieve and press it through like that.

I actually only use half a filter. I tear it in half. So the filters will now last me twice as long!

So then I no longer had a use for the drip coffee maker. I felt bad about just tossing it out, so I posted it in the Buy Nothing group. And someone took it! Their elderly relative needed a new coffee maker and the decanter he had fit! Win-win! I felt really good about that. ☺️

As a bonus, I regained some counter space. And the Turkish-French press coffee tastes much better than the drip coffee 👍

So anyway. Now I just need to throw out the coffee grounds and filter, and rinse out the pots. Also, just a couple of things that just need a rinse: bread knife; berry basket and container I used to rinse strawberries in this morning; an empty container that had cookies in it.

And done! The mug and the little square pan can go in the dishwasher when it's empty.

Also washed out the crockpot. It was easy to wash, because I had already wiped out all the grease with paper towel, then scrubbed down with baking soda, right after emptying the contents after dinner the other night. Here's a tip, scraping everything out and wiping up grease with paper towel BEFORE washing will make the actual washing very much easier. Water and oil don't mix; the greasier it is, the more dish soap you will need, and the more water you will need to wash and rinse. Also, baking soda is amazing for all kinds of cleaning jobs. Cleaning up cooking grease is one of them. It will scrub off most of the baked on bits as well. If there are still baked on bits left, your best bet is to just let it soak overnight.

Now... time for a healthy snack!

Not sure why the inside of the apple is pink but it tastes really good.

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topmostricerecipe · 1 year

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How to Cook a Brown Rice Recipe

Brown rice is a whole grain that contains more nutrients and fiber than white rice, making it an ideal option for people who want to eat healthier. It's also a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes and dishes.

The best part about cooking brown rice is that it's easy to do, and you can use it in many different ways. You can even add it to your favorite recipes for an extra boost of flavor and nutrients!

It's important to note that you should always rinse your rice before cooking it, as this will get rid of any excess dirt or other debris. This will help prevent it from becoming overcooked or stuck to the bottom of your pot.

Rinsing will also help ensure that the water hasn't absorbed any of the starches in the grain. This will ensure that the rice is fluffy and tender once it's cooked.

Cooking Methods

To cook rice, you can use any of the following methods: Using an electric pressure cooker is a great way to make sure that your rice is cooked thoroughly and that it has a nice chewy texture when it's done. Just make sure to follow the directions on your specific model.

You can also make brown rice in your slow cooker or crockpot. Just make sure to follow the instructions on your specific model and set it for the appropriate amount of time.

When cooking brown rice, it's essential to remember that it takes longer than white rice to cook. This is because the rice has a much larger surface area and so needs more time to cook. This can be frustrating at times, but it is well worth the wait!

There are a few things you can do to speed up the process. First, you can add some water to your rice while it's cooking and then reduce the heat to low, cover it, and let it simmer for a few minutes. This will help it cook faster and more thoroughly, so you can use the rice in your recipe quicker!

Another helpful tip is to pre-soak your rice for 15 minutes before cooking it. This will help it cook more quickly and evenly, so you don't have to worry about overcooking the rice or losing its fluffiness.

It's also a good idea to check the temperature of your rice as it cooks. If it's too hot, the rice may break down, and if it's too cold, the rice will be less fluffy. Know more also how to make brown rice for additional details.

Once your rice has been cooked, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

This makes it easy to take brown rice with you on the go, or to have a healthy snack when you're feeling peckish!

To prepare the rice, combine the water and rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed for 40 to 45 minutes.

You can get more info by clicking here - https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/brown-rice

#brown rice #food #rice recipes

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decobanana · 2 years

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Prep the veggies in advance to save on prep time! Store washed, dried, and chopped vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. If you have smaller or larger eggs, that’s ok! Simply crack eggs/egg whites into a measuring cup until you have 1 1/2 cups of eggs. They come in all different sizes, but large eggs are called for in this recipe. Eggs and Egg Whites – the base for our healthy egg muffin cups! Eggs are a great source of lean protein and other nutrients.Add additional seasonings such as pepper, red pepper flakes, etc. Be sure to taste and re-season the vegetables until the desired flavor has been reached. Salt – enhances the flavor of the other ingredients.The recipe calls for 2 cloves and can be replaced with 1/2 tablespoon jarred minced garlic to save on prep time. Garlic – provides a subtle, nutty flavor and *bonus* is loaded with good-for-you vitamins and minerals.They release a lot of moisture, so cook until the liquid has evaporated or drain excess water to avoid watery muffin cups! Mushrooms are a great low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Mushrooms – provide a “meaty” texture and mild flavor to the egg muffins.

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Feel free to replace with roughly chopped kale, if preferred. Chopping gets you a bit of spinach in every bite! Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals and has a mild taste. Chopping the spinach is personal preference, because I don’t like the stringiness of un-chopped spinach. Yellow and red onions will yield a sweeter flavor whereas white onion will have more of a “bite” to it.

Onion – yellow onion is used in the recipe, but feel free to substitute white or red onion.

Green peppers are the most bitter, orange and yellow bell peppers are slightly sweeter, and red bell peppers are the sweetest.

Bell Peppers – red bell pepper and green bell pepper are listed in the recipe, but any color of bell pepper will work.

It also brings out the flavor of the vegetables while reducing their bitterness.

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Oil provides healthy fats to the egg muffins which keeps us full longer. Oil – the recipe calls for olive oil, but feel free to use extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, safflower oil, or even coconut oil - for sautéing, use a flavorful oil with a lower smoke point.This simple ingredient list makes an ultra nutritious and delicious low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian breakfast! and that starts with a great morning routine! For our morning routine, Trevor and I have been waking up earlier, reading for thirty minutes, then having breakfast together.Īlthough we now have more time in the morning, I still don’t want to spend my mornings whipping up an elaborate, healthy breakfast before work. The main idea is to become more productive, happier, etc.

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To get a better sense on how to do that, we read The Miracle Morning. Starting the year right by taking better care of yourself is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Healthy breakfasts ensure I make healthier choices throughout the day, that’s why I also love these other nutritious recipes: crockpot steel cut oats, instant pot egg bites, avocado toast, and acai bowls.

#Just crack an egg nutrition information

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superwomansheila · 2 years

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National ‘Don’t Fry’ Day♨️ Selfcare Specialist-SuperWomanSheila 🤩💃🏽👱🏽‍♀️

When I first realized it was ‘Don’t Fry’ Day I thought it was a great idea to promote non-frying meal prep such as: Crockpots(see pic), grilling, baking, broiling, etc. For we all know that-Fried Foods Are Typically High in Trans Fats which are very unhealthy. The holidays are a great time to become more self-aware of our food choices…So let’s all enjoy a healthy “Don’t Fry” Day😉✅💓

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alarrylarrie · 5 years

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#give me your ideas for quick easy healthy dinner ideas if you have a good one please #im stuck in a food rut #bonus points if a crockpot is involved #personal #non 1d

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everydaymomshit · 6 years

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Making beef/lentil stew.

New to the “Slow cooker” world, but already in love. Honestly I just chopped what ever touched my hand and threw it in the pot. First time making a stew with a slow cooker, and first time making stew on my own with out calling my mother for advice.

Im just hoping my picky toddler likes it and eats all her food instead of me having to chase her through the house to take a bite every few minutes. Not ideal.

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Hey Any moms/dads/students/aliens know any other crock pot recipes they would like to share? I am always on the search for more recipes to try, and I also jist secretely have a fetish for seeing pictures of food. (I blame you internet)

#crockpot #slowcooker #mom life #homecooking #food #yum #toddler #beef stew #stew #lentils #potatoes #vegetables #healthy #mushrooms #recipes #ideas #creative #food magic

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slowlycooking · 6 years

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https://amandascookin.com/slow-cooker-breakfast-quinoa/

#healthy breakfast #healthy recipes #slow cooker #crockpot #crock pot #slow cooker recipes #crockpot recipes #crock pot recipes #quinoa #slow cooker breakfast #breakfast recipes #breakfast ideas

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hockeylvr59 · 3 years

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Honest Love Part 5 || Cale Makar

Requested: [ ] yes [x] no

Authors Note: It only took me two months to write this next part but I think maybe just maybe I’m starting to get some muse back. Let me know what you think about this part.

Warnings: smut, cursing

Word Count: 3,345

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Looking over at the clock beside the bed you watched as the numbers flipped from 11:59 to 12:00, your brain thinking about everything that meant. Not only were you now officially 7 weeks pregnant but it was arguably the most special day of the year. It was so special because 22 years ago Laura Makar had given birth to your best friend, the love of your life, and now the father of the little bundle of cells growing inside of you.

Watching Cale sleep, you smiled thinking about everything you had planned for his birthday. He had a hockey game to play but you were still determined to celebrate and you had a few tricks up your sleeve of things he’d enjoy. Starting now.

Folding the covers back a bit, you slid down the bed so that you were level with your boyfriend’s hips. Then you carefully tugged his boxers down just enough to free his soft length, peeking up to check for any sign that he was starting to stir. Satisfied that he hadn’t started to wake just yet, you licked your lips to wet them before leaning forward to press kisses all along his dick feeling at least this part of his anatomy start to respond to the stimuli. Using your fingers, you continued to stroke him to full hardness before finally wrapping your lips around the pink head of him.

It was at that action that you felt him jump a little and you watched as his eyes slowly fluttered open. He groaned seeing you using kitten licks against his tip and you smirked before taking him fully into your mouth for just a moment.

“Happy birthday.” You whispered softly when you pulled back to breathe. Hearing Cale groan again, you took him back into your mouth, taking him as deeply as possible. Your nails traced teasingly down his thighs and you continued to blow him until he breathed your name, his voice strangled. “Just relax handsome. Let me take care of you.” You assured him. “Birthday boys deserve birthday blow jobs.” You added, feeling empowered by his reactions. As you took him back into your mouth you felt his hands tangle in your hair and you hummed around him in response letting him know that you liked it.

Your blowjob wasn’t rushed but it wasn’t really slow and lazy either. You knew that you needed to get him off and then let him go back to sleep so that he was well rested for his birthday game. Focused on your goal, you went through the series of things you know he likes until he was a mess beneath you, squirming and cursing softly with his eyes blown.

“That’s it handsome. Cum for me.” You murmured pressing kisses along his length while you caught your breath. Sinking down on him again you rolled his balls between your fingers until you felt him twitch and groan, his semen spilling in ropes into your mouth. Swallowing, you licked him clean before tucking him back into his boxers and sliding back up the bed to kiss him. It was clear his brain was foggy and you smirked to yourself before settling back against his side. “Get some sleep hun. Busy birthday ahead.” You assured him, smiling when he mumbled something resembling a thank you before crashing hard, his hand settling back against your stomach.

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Cale had already left for morning skate by the time you woke up again and you smiled when you realized he had left you breakfast. It was his birthday and you were supposed to be taking care of him but that was still hard when your fatigue levels were still much higher than you would like them to be. Eating the food, you looked around your living room thinking about all the things you needed to do for Cale’s birthday. You had planned to run the errands this morning while he was out and then once he left for the game you were going to put it all together, decorating, laying out his presents, and making dinner for his post-game meal before heading to the arena yourself.

Sliding into some oversized clothes after finishing breakfast, you headed out to pick up the semi-healthy cake you had ordered for your boyfriend along with the array of balloons. Thankfully it was all easy enough to hide and you were back just relaxing on the couch when he came home to take his pregame nap.

“There’s the birthday boy!” You greeted with a smile, laughing as his cheeks flushed in response. “Did you eat at the rink or should I make lunch?” You questioned, nodding when he replied that he hadn’t eaten yet.

“You don’t have to make me anything, I’ve got it.” He insists but you roll your eyes and move to the kitchen anyway. “Go pick out your suit and stuff for later. I can make up a quick lunch.” You declare, not willing to take no for an answer. Cale knows better than to argue by now over little things like this and so he heads into the bedroom, the sound of drawers and the closet door echoing through the apartment as he gathered his things for later. By the time he had returned you had made up a protein rich salad for him and yourself and you settled in beside him at the table to eat, Cale checking in on how you’re feeling.

“Good. Definitely tired enough to nap with you if you don’t mind, but I slept in and have just been chilling all morning so baby and I are doing just fine I promise. We’re excited about daddy’s birthday.” You finish your explanation teasing. You know that Cale isn’t expecting anything for his birthday but that’s just no fun.

“My birthday isn’t that big of a deal.” He insists, modest as ever, causing you to roll your eyes.

“Your birthday is a huge deal.” You counter, sliding your hand across the table to lace with his own. “It’s the day the universe gave me my best friend and soulmate. And this year is extra special because it’s the last birthday before this little one arrives.” Cale just grins softly, his expression conceding defeat.

The rest of lunch was quiet and when you both finished, Cale quickly moved to clean up the dishes before offering you a hand to join him for his pregame nap. Cuddling close, you settled in, your body immediately sinking into the mattress in relief. You’d had no idea that pregnancy could be this exhausting and you were grateful to have a boyfriend whose job included naptime because it was so much easier to fall asleep beside him, tucked in his arms.

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Watching Cale leave for the rink, you were immediately filled with excitement giving you energy like you hadn’t had in days. You started in the kitchen, working to prep one of Cale’s favorite meals but in a crockpot version so that you could leave it while you went to the game and it would be ready to eat when you came home.

From there you used a helium pump to blow up all of the balloons until the area around your dining table was full of bunches of regular silver,navy, and white balloons; letter balloons reading ‘FEELIN 22’ were floating above the table; and glow in the dark balloons stretched from the front door into the kitchen and living room to surprise him when you both walked through the door later.

Wrapping Cale’s presents, you placed those on the table alongside his cake. Deeming everything done, you finally grabbed yourself a snack satisfied with your work and looking forward to seeing Cale’s reaction to it all.

A glance over at the kitchen clock revealed that it was only an hour and a half before game time and you still had to shower and get ready. Quickly getting clean and shaving, you slid Cale’s last present carefully onto your body before you pulled on some jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt, grabbing Cale’s jersey to throw on when you got to the rink. A quick little bit of makeup and a brush through your hair and you were ready to head out, turning on all of the LED balloons as you headed out the door.

By the time you got out the door and through Denver traffic you had missed pregame warmups. Greeting the girls in your section you smiled and settled into your seat ready to go.

Cale on the other hand, did not seem so ready to go. Throughout the first period you could just tell that something was off about his game and it wasn’t until he took a stupid penalty in the corner of the rink closest to you that you realized he had probably looked for you during warmups and when you weren’t there it sent his mind spinning. Shooting him a quick text of a picture of him sitting in the box teasing him about how that wasn’t a good birthday present, you hoped he checked his phone during intermission to calm himself.

When the second period started it was clear that something had changed, whether one of his teammates said something or he had indeed seen your message. With the Avs on a power play, Cale fired a puck on net which was beautifully tipped in front to put the Avs on the board. Just over five minutes later he danced into the offensive zone drawing defenders and leaving them in his dust before slamming the puck into the back of the net past the screened goalie.

With another assist on the empty netter to cap off the game you smiled at his sudden three point night cheering how that was your birthday boy. The girls just laughed and smiled asking if you had anything planned for Cale’s birthday as you made your way down to the locker rooms.

“Made his favorite dinner, a few presents, a semi healthy cake.” You shrugged. “Nothing too crazy or Cale would probably kill me but I have to spoil him a little.” You stated, a mischievous smile crossing your lips. The girls just laughed, reminding you to keep the marks hidden or else you’d be hearing it from them tomorrow with the team’s halloween plans. You flushed and rolled your eyes at them but couldn’t deny the assumptions they had made.

With it being Cale’s birthday and him having a three point night you knew that it would be a little while before he finished with media and made his way out to you. Though you were starting to get hungry you waited patiently, greeting the guys that came out before him. When Cale finally appeared, you let him scoop you up kissing his lips with a light peck.

“Look at you scoring a beauty of a goal on your birthday.” You grinned, your face going soft as he shared a bashful expression, his cheeks flush. “You ready to go home, birthday boy?” You asked, sliding your hand along his back as he agreed, leading you out to his car to head home.

On the ride home you prayed the LED balloons were still lit and that Cale would enjoy everything you had planned for him. When you were about halfway there he asked about food and you assured him that you’d find something at home to throw together trying to hide the fact that food was already piping hot and ready. Cale just nodded and continued on the way back to your apartment, some fatigue showing on his features after tonight’s game.

As you rode the elevator upstairs, you kissed him again softly, murmuring about how great he was tonight and how much you and baby love him. When he opened the door you stepped inside, moving to kick your shoes off and smiling to yourself at the glowing balloons lighting the room dimly.

Cale clearly didn’t notice them until after he had closed and locked the door, kicked his shoes off, and dropped his keys and wallet onto the side table in the entryway.

“Why don’t I...woah.” Cale murmured seeing the glowing orbs floating the entire way to the kitchen. “Yn….” He breathed. “What did you do?” He asked as he let you take his hands, walking backward as you guided him into the kitchen and living room. There you flipped on a light after just a minute, lighting up the rest of your work.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” You exclaimed softly, smiling up at him. Cale’s cheeks flushed and he ducked his head.

“I told you you didn’t have to do anything.” He mumbled, leaning down to kiss you softly. “But thank you.” He adds, his hands sliding around your waist. “You’ve already outdone yourself and yet I feel like there’s more.” He chuckles shaking his head softly. You cocked your head in a ‘maybe’ expression before kissing him softly again.

“Why don’t you go change out of this suit while I serve up dinner?” You suggested sliding your hands down his chest. Cale eyed you for a moment before complying, heading into the bedroom. Shedding your Makar jersey onto a chair, you moved to grab dishes, serving up the meal you’d made earlier as Cale came back, his eyes going wide at the familiar smell.

“You didn’t?” He accused softly.

“I did.” You confirmed, a bright grin on your face. “It might be a little different but it should taste very similar.” You assured him carrying two plates to the kitchen table before moving to grab the bottle of non-alcoholic wine you’d picked up since it was a special occasion.

“You’re something else.” Cale mumbles kissing you again as he sits down across from you taking in his presents and cake as well.

“I told you it was a special day.” You remind him, shrugging. “Plus the presents are from baby so I didn’t really do that much.” You winked, opening the wine and pouring it into two glasses. “To 22. To my handsome man and baby daddy. May this year bring you lots of happiness and blessings.” You toast.

Cale’s cheeks continued to be rosy red as he accepted your toast, clinking his glass with yours before taking a sip and nodding in approval, looking over at the label as you took your own sip. Satisfied that though it tasted like the real thing there was zero alcohol, he dove into his meal, his eyes going wide in delight as he tasted it. Knowing that you had done well, you dug into your own plate as well enjoying the meal you had made for him.

When plates were cleared you complied and let Cale move to do the dishes and clean up the little bit of leftovers in the crockpot. While he did that you grabbed candles for his cake and a small trash bag for the wrapping paper bringing both over to the table so that you could finish celebrating his birthday after getting a couple pictures of your handsome man.

Cale’s first present was just a new pair of dress socks, something fun for him to add into the rotation. The second was concert tickets for a band he likes when they come to Denver in a few months. His third and seemingly final present was the one really from the baby, a mug saying ‘daddy, est. 2021’ on it. Cale’s eyes went soft at the sight and he leaned to kiss you softly thanking you for all of his gifts. After kissing him back for a moment you insisted that he needed to blow out the candles on his cake and then you cut each of you a small piece as you curled up on the couch to cuddle for a bit and wind down from the excitement.

You could tell Cale was getting tired but there was still one more thing left and you slid his hand under your shirt along your hip teasing to him that there was something different and special under your clothes. It took him a minute to catch on, but then his eyes went wide.

“Want to unwrap your last present?” You whispered teasingly in his ear, your breath ghosting along his skin. When Cale nodded you moved to get up, pulling him back to the bedroom before settling his hands back against the edge of your clothes. As he carefully stripped you from them you watched as his eyes grew wide and dark and his tongue swept out against his bottom lip. Slowly he revealed the strappy black satin, which carefully framed your still flat stomach, and his hands lingered at your waist, his thumbs swiping along your exposed belly.

“Holy fuck sweetheart.” Cale breathed, his voice strained. “You look...wow.” There was nothing like leaving your boyfriend mostly speechless to boost your confidence.

“I know.” You grinned. “Now what are you going to do with me birthday boy?” You teased softly, your fingers trailing down his abs to the waistband of his joggers. Cale groaned before lifting you and carefully tossing you up onto the bed, his body crawling over yours as you settled back against the pillows. You felt his eyes rake over every inch of your body before he just kissed you, communicating everything he was struggling to find the words to say.

You knew this was the best birthday present you could have given him and you just relaxed beneath him waiting to see what he was going to do next. Slowly his mouth kissed down along your body, worshipping every inch of exposed skin. As he kissed over your belly, he started searching for how to take the fabric off of you and you guided his hands to the tiny hooks along the curve of your spine. With that he was pulling the top piece off leaving you in just the strappy panties.

More exposed for him, you reached up to slide your palms under his shirt wanting to even the playing field and with a careful tug he complied, pulling it over his head as he settled more firmly on top of you.

“Fuck...look at you.” Cale breathed. “How is it somehow hotter seeing you in lingerie knowing that you’re showing off where our baby is growing?” He mumbled, kissing down along your neck as he worked the panties off of you as well leaving you nude under him. Smiling, you carded your fingers through his hair with one hand while the other cupped his ass.

“Hmm...just wanted to give my man something special for his birthday.” You whispered.

“Best birthday.” Cale agreed before kissing you again.

From there it was a series of gentle caresses, no words needing to be spoken as Cale slid his joggers off before settling himself between your thighs and sliding inside you slowly. Sighing his name, you pressed your nails into his back urging him to move until he found a pace that felt perfect. Arching up into him you moaned softly, basking in the drag of his cock along your inner walls. Everything felt so much more sensitive and you found it hard to stay quiet as he made love to you slowly and lazily.

It was clear by his movements that he was exhausted from the long day so neither of you pushed to extend this any longer than was necessary. As you fluttered around him with your orgasm, Cale spilled inside of you before collapsing off to the side, both of you sticky with mixed fluids.

After a few minutes, Cale moved to help you up to pee and clean up and then you settled back into bed, your head on his chest. As you drifted off, you whispered to Cale one more ‘happy birthday’ and a smile slid across your face as he replied that it was perfect, his lips pressing against the top of your head.

Perfect was exactly what you had wanted to give him because perfect was what he deserved.

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