Happy November!!

Carrot (chocolate chip) cookies
1 cup white flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup softened butter

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup finely chopped carrots

Finely chop up carrots into as-small-as-you-can-get-them pieces, set aside. Beat together softened butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Now slowly add in flour and salt until dough forms. Mix in chocolate chips and carrots. Drop mixture on to a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 11-15 minutes.

These are delicious!

football soup:
1.5 - 2 pounds of ground beef {use 2 if you like it meatier, less if you like soupier}
2 cans of mild rotel
2 cans of minestrone soup {i use progresso}
2 cans of red kidney beans
salt and pepper to taste

salt and pepper and brown the meat and set aside. in a large cooking pot, add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. add meat. reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.

it is MUCH better the next day! you can always triple the recipe too by using 3 or 4 of everything, if you have a lot of people you are feeding! just make sure you have a big pot to cook with!!!

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Disney is taking back up to 4 baby einstein DVD's, check it out by googling Baby Einstein Return.

Gymbo friends and family: CFfriends and CFcircle gives you 30% off.

Snapfish is offering free shipping on Halloween prints, Booprints is the code.

Memaw's Chocolate Cake

Memaw's Chocolate Cake:
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup crisco
4T cocoa
1 cup water
bring these four things to a boil and pour over:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 well beaten eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 t soda
1 t vanilla
dash of salt

Bake in a greased and floured pan (9x13) at 350 for 30 minutes (it usually takes a couple of minutes longer for the middle to be totally done for me)

Icing:
1 stick margarine
4 T cocoa
6 T milk (or water)
bring to a boil and pour over:
1 box powdered sugar
1 t vanilla

You can pour the icing over the cake before the cake and icing either one have cooled and then it's iced and the top layer of the cake is kind of gooey :)

10/5 Show

Check out Lisa's book reccomendation:

Healing and Preventing Autism

And listen in next time, 10/19, as we continue talking about Pervasive developmental disorders, treatment, and behavior therapy. We will have another fabulous guest!

Tonight's show

Check out baby Henry's birth story here!

And have fun making some goop and play doh!

Goop

1 box cornstarch
2 c. water (if too thick, add a little more water)

mix together and let your little one enjoy!
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All-Natural Play Clay

you will need:
1cup flour
3/8 cup salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
natural dye:
brown--3/8 cup plus 1 tbsp hot water & 4 tbsp cocoa powder
fuchsia--3/8 cup hot beet juice (we used the liquid from a 15-oz can of beets)
orange--3/8 cup hot water & 1 tbsp paprika
yellow--3/8 cup hot water & tbsp turmeric
In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the oil and your chosen natural dye, and stir well. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes. If the clay is too soft, add a bit more flour. Store the clay in an airtight container in the fridge.

Steals and Deals!

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30% off Calendars through 9/30.
Extra 25% off at the childrens place

One Step Ahead offers free shipping for all orders over $85! Enter code Free85.

Amazon.com has $10 off all $50 purchases on Halloween costumes! No code needed.

Get a year of one of my favorite magazines,Family Fun, for $3.65 today (Monday) only from Best Deal Magazines. It's $4.29, and you can take an extra 15% off with code PXSS927.

One year to both Parents/Parenting magazines are $9.97 at Amazon with an instant $5 savings for each at checkout. This makes them $4.97 for a year!

Robeez has a deal on their shoes! Free shipping on 2 pair of shoes, and has some shoes for 40% off.

20% off sale on Piperlime.com, use code TREAT


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Thanks again Lisa and Erin for jumping in and winging it tonight!

Come back next week to listen in again!

happy birthday, henry:)

i want y'all, our faithful fans:) to see a glimpse of our newest momeez addition--baby henry!

sweet rose went in for her c-section, but her water broke and henry was born the old-fashioned way!! i know she will want to share all the details soon, but i snagged a couple of pix to hold you over 'til then!

Labor on Labor Day!

We welcome your birth stories! Please share and we will feature them on our blog!

Just email us at 2momeez@gmail.com

We can't wait to read away!

Don't forget to post a picture!

artscow.com coupon code:
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Make sure that you spend $10 or more.

Super Fun Chicken Recipe!

2 TBSP lemon juice/Soy sauce
3 TBSP Olive Oil
2 TBSP Brown Sugar
2 cloves of diced garlic

Breakfast Ice Creams
by the Sneaky Chef

Really Easy Strawberry Breakfast Ice Cream
1 ½ c. frozen strawberries, (w/out sugar or syrup)
½ c. milk
1 tbsp. honey or sugar

Banana Breakfast Ice Cream
1 frozen banana (cut into pieces--about 1 cup)
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp honey or sugar
For chocolate Banana Breakfast Ice Cream, add ½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder to this recipe

For each recipe, putt all ingredients in a food processor (a 3-cup mini works well) and puree on high. Hold on tight! The first few seconds are a bit rough until the mix smoothes out. Each makes about 1 ½ cups of ice cream and serves 2 children.

Tips:

· To convert to a smoothie add an extra ½ cup of milk and process in a blender.

· To make popsicles pour into molds and freeze!

Coat chicken and let it sit for 10 minutes. Cook however you choose. Delicious!

New Steals and Deals!

Target has some online printable baby/diaper coupons! You can find them here:

Remember that you can top Target coupons with manufacturer coupons and save more money. There may still be a Huggies coupon on coupons.com.

Also, Amazon.com has FANTASTIC deals on Step 2 products and Melissa and Doug products. Step 2 rarely goes on sale by much. Go take a look!

water table

Fun activity center


push around buggy

Go save some money Momeez!

sweet potato donuts...YUM

patriot and ally (our sweet sitter) cooking while mama cleaned the house:)

patriot is a very serious baker!

our yummy heart shaped donuts ended up a little more like sweet potato pretzels, but they were gobbled up by my little man! see below!

y'all have to try this recipe--your kids will LOVE it! i did sub the mashed sweet potato for a container of sweet potato baby food--but was still tasty! thanks again rose for giving us the recipe:)

momeez on music 8/17

The Ultimate Sloppy Joes

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Level: Easy

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 parker house rolls

Directions

Set a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add ground turkey, season well with salt and pepper
and brown well all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon - about 7 to 10 minutes. Add
ketchup, mustard, cayenne, brown sugar and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to
12 minutes. Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season it once more before
serving on parker rolls.

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Steals and Deals

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Momeez Tonight!

Proverbs 24: 3&4

Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Sweet Potato Donuts

From Peas of Mind

1 3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup applesauce

1/2 of a sweet potato, mashed

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

pinch of salt

Topping:

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbs melted butter

2 tbs sugar

Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine applesauce and sweet potato. In a stand mixer, combine all dry ingredients with a paddle attachment. Mix on low for 10 seconds and high for 35 seconds.

Prepare a floured surface. Knead donut mixture and roll out, using cookie cutters, make donuts in any shape and place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 6-9 minutes.

Combine butter, sugar and cinnamon and brush butter mixture on donuts.

Steals and Deals:

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BOGO Crayola products at Toys R Us

Tonights Show- Fun Fun!

on-the-go fun from your purse... keep 'em busy with a tissue * what's in here? wrap a tissue around a small object from your purse--a key, a lipstick---and see if you child can guess what it is from shape alone. * costume contest--Punch out a couple of eyeholes to turn you tissue into a mask. While your child gets his imagination in gear, you can guess what he is----a lion? a robber? * a lot of hot air---Wad up a tissue and let you kid see how far she can blow it across a table. Then crumple up another one and make it a race. * we have liftoff---Use your tissue as a trampoline to launch smaller objects, like a mint or a penny, into the air and catch them again. keep 'em busy with a mirror *fog machine--Breathe on a pocket mirror to steam it up, then use your finger to draw a shape or a letter. Once your child ID's it, give him a turn. * good day, sunshine--If you're outside or near a window, show your child how to reflect sunlight onto a nearby tree or the ground. By wiggling her hand, she can make the light dance. April 2009 Parenting Magazine _________________________________________________ A great website for toddler activities! Fun Bubble Play! We had a great time blowing bubbles with the help of Autumn, and Family Fun magazine. Using an empty water bottle, cut out the bottom and rubber band a wet washcloth to it. Dip the cloth in dish soap and blow on the bottle. This is what you get!

6/15 Show!

Please check out Tot School!

Colin and I are loving it! Here are a few photos of tot school at our house this week:







Basil Burgers- YUM!
Taken from Family Fun Magazine- July Edition


for the burgers:
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken/turkey
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar or 1/2 cup parmesan
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 ground pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbs pesto (store-bought or your own!)
6 burger rolls
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
oil for brushing the burgers

for the pesto may
1/2 cup mayo
2 tbs pesto

1. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cheese, salt, & pepper, gently toss together until blended.
2. In a small bowl, mix mayo & pesto, then add ground meat mixture and combine until evenly blended. Shape the meat into six 1/2 inch-thick patties, placing each on baking sheet, cover w/ plastic wrap in refrigerate for 30 minutes. (these patties will be softer than traditional hamburgers)
3.While the meat is chilling, prepare the grill and make the pesto mayo. Then brush one side of each of the burger with a little oil and place them on the grill, oiled side down. Lightly brush oil on the other side of the burgers and cook them for 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until meat is to desired pinkness (or doness) inside. Serve burgers with roll and top with pesto mayo.

enjoy!

Grilled Bananas
For each, cut a banana crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices and place the slices in the center of a 18 inch sheet of foil. sprinkle banana w/ 2 tsp of brown sugar, 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, and a dash of cinnamon. Dot the banana with 1/2 tbsp of butter cut into pieces. Bring the long edges of the foil together and fold them together. Crimp the short ends together above the packet to form a handle; make sure all seams closed tightly. Use a long stick to place on a warm grill or campfire. Let cook for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove packet from heat, place on plate, and carefully open. Let it cool. Top the banana with vanilla ice cream, if you like!

the disney coupon book (and several others) for dads:
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Project Restoration- Elizabeth Oates

We loved having Elizabeth Oates on the show tonight! Check out her website at http://www.projectrestorationministry.org/

Don't forget to look up her curriculum, Dealing With Divorce, published by Zondervan.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo Recipes:
Patriot’s Favorite Guac
4 avocados (deep brown & yield slightly to pressure) 
1 fresh lime (or orange, for a twist) 
1-2 cloves of fresh garlic 
1 fresh tomato (diced) 
Salt & pepper to taste
Half avocados and remove fruit with a spoon in to a bowl (leave at least one pit in the guac to help prevent browning).  Juice the lime (or ½ an orange:), dice the tomato and mince the garlic (or use a garlic press directly into bowl).  Add the lime juice, garlic, and tomato---stir well with a fork to mash everything together.   Add salt & pepper to taste.  Stir again.
We serve tortilla strips or goldfish for our little one to ‘dip’ into his guacamole.   Always a hit at our house:0)
enjoy! 

Black Beans and Rice
4 standard sized cans of black beans 
½ yellow onion 
6  cloves of garlic 
1 bunch of cilantro 
8 oz. shredded Montery Jack Cheese 
2 c. whole grain brown rice 
2 avocados 
1 jar salsa 
1 c. sour cream 
1 bag tortilla chips 
 
Preheat oven to 350. Heat black beans in a pot over medium-high heat, keeping most of the juice.  Chop onion and  cilantro, mince garlic, and place all in a saucepan and sauté.  After beans have heated for 20 minutes, stir the sautéed ingredients into the black beans.  In a separate pot, begin preparing the brown rice (follow bag instructions).  Pour black bean concoction into a 13x9 inch pan and add shredded cheese on top, covering extensively.  Cover w/ aluminum foil and bake for 30 min at 325 degrees.
Serve black bean entrée over the brown rice, having a nice spread of chips, slices of avocado, salsa, extra shredded cheese and sour cream as toppings.

chicken enchiladas...
 
10 1/2 ounce can of "chicken a la king"  (that's actually what it is called and it comes in a soup can size, at wal-mart it is usually by the canned chicken/tuna, but if they don't have it, then I have substituted just a can of chunk chicken, which actually gives you way more chicken, and then I just mix in about a half a can of cream of chicken soup)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese (I sometimes get the mexican blend of cheeses)
1/2 cup salad oil
8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup sour cream (I usually use way more)
 
In a bowl, combine the chicken, all the spices, 1 1/2 cups of cheese.  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.  When oil is hot, put each tortilla in the oil for a few seconds on each side.  (i've tried to skip this step, and the tortillas break and come apart when you are trying to roll them up)  Then fill each tortilla with filling, roll up and put in a baking dish.  Then spread the sour cream on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.  Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, or cheese is melted.

Marriage Tips and Shrimp Scampi

Marriage Recommendations:

Plan a date night, weekly, monthly, whatever you can do.

Spend 20 minutes daily

Make a list of three things you need from each other, separately. Talk about how to implement those things.

Create a maintenance program: If you are seeing a therapist, go back to him/her every 3-6 months to make sure that the emotional clutter doesn't pile up again.

From the AP

1)Always show your appreciation for your partner/spouse. Saying "I love you" is good. But, showing your love is much better. Do this by giving her/him some things they like. It doesn't have to be pricey or extravagant. It just has to show that you care. For instance, my husband likes bottled water. I noticed that he was running low one day and while I was out, I got him a HUGE case for his desk. He smiled brightly and said thanks.

2) Talk about everything. When the channels of communication are open, the relationship thrives because there is nothing "off-limits" to talk about. From the smallest thing to big things, discuss everything. Never deem something insignificant.

3) Keep yourself up as much as possible. If you wore makeup and pretty clothes or worked out before you got married, it's just as important to do those things after you have been together for quite sometime. This applies to men just as much as women. Give them what they married, or at least close to it.

4) Keep a unified front at all times. This applies to children, in-laws, friends, family, neighbors, EVERYBODY! Never allow your marriage and personal business become the conversation of social functions. Keep the marriage business a private affair.

5) Treat each other with respect. This means verbal and non-verbal actions. Respect the person with their things, their space, their bodies. When you show them respect, they will show you respect.

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shrimp scampi recipe
by food network.com
Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
* 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Put the shrimp on a large pie pan or plate and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced.


Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the skillet. When the foaming subsides, raise the heat to high, and invert the plate of shrimp over the pan so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn the shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.


Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the vermouth and lemon juice. Boil the liquid until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir the zest and parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.


Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or arrange on a platter and serve.

Steals and deals and coupons!

Check out Artscow.com for lots and lots of photo freebies, hooray!

Babies R Us coupon codes, per babycheapskate.com

* 15% off all car seats: use code 927670
* 15% off all crib bedding sets: use code 927672
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* 15% off all breast pumps: use code 927665
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Tonights Show, Basket Liners and Easter Babies!

Dunstan's Baby Language:

Neh- hungry

Owh- sleepy

Heh- change me

Eh- Burp Me

Eairh- Gas

Check out the website and watch examples on youtube.com. The Dunstan video system is 39.99, and gets great reviews!

And please don't forget to check out Etsy's store, Noodles and Milk.

To order burp cloths, 2/10, click here

Look at Patriot's adorable basket liners!

And our little ones from last Easter. Have they come a long way or what?

Links from Monday's Show

Still looking for an Easter Basket:

Lillian Vernon

and don't forget Lollipop Kisses!

Check out possible local CSA's at localharvest.org

Check out Ginny's blog about CSA's.

Hi Momeez!

Please pray for Jonah:

Carrie's Organizational Tools

full fridge view

another shot of hanging lists from fridge

daily task checklist (monday as example)

morning routine

before bed routine

grocery list: mapped out by aisle
above is the weekly dinner list and below is the family calendar

below is the weekly layout of kids' clothes:

momeez--on holiday tonight!

hello mommies! we are taking a holiday today to celebrate president's day:) we will be back on air bringing your great tips, encouragement & recipes next week. in the mean time... please feel free to check out an achieved show and try out one of our yummy recipes we have talked about on the show this month:

Sopapilla Cheesecake

2 cans of crescent rolls (the kind for recipes would be great)
2-8oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1c.sugar

*mix cream cheese, vanilla & sugar
*lay out roll on bottom of 9x 13 pan (pinch together seams if used reg. crescents)
*spread cheese mixture on top
*add 2nd can of rolls as top crust

mix topping
1/2 c melted butter
1tsp cinnamon
1/2c. sugar

*drizzle all over top
*bake at 350 for 30min or golden brown and bubbly

enjoy!

Candy-Coated Popcorn

12oz of almond bark (vanilla bark coating)
2 bags of pop corn (plain or kettle worked well, but nothing too buttery)
sprinkles (your choice of color)

Pop corn (according to microwave directions) and let cool while melting bark. Melt the bark (i melted all 6 squares at once) according to package directions (about 90 seconds in microwave). In a large bowl add pop corn, pour in melted bark (i did in 2 batches so it was easier to stir) and add sprinkles. Stir until the bark coats the pop corn. Add additional sprinkles on top for color.

since i wasn't serving mine 'til the next day, i poured it out onto wax paper let it cool before i gently broke it up to put in my serving dish. i let people 'serve' themselves with my silver ice scoop out of our decorative ice bucket (i can upload a pic for ya, later).

Other options: for different holidays add different types of candy---candy corn in the fall, m&m's in holiday colors, etc.

enjoy!

Congratulations Holly!

You are the lucky winner of a ticket to the Linda Anderson Mom 2 Mom event in Austin Texas! Contact me with your mailing address and I will get you your ticket!

Introducing.... Linda Anderson! And a Sweet Giveaway!

Hello Momeez,

We have a great show for you tonight! We can't wait to chat with Linda Anderson of Mom to Mom about her very special live event on February 20th and 21st at :

Austin Baptist Church
9003 Waterford Centre Blvd
Austin, TX 78758


To purchase tickets, please click here.


Mom to Mom is a Biblically-based parenting program for churches and community groups. Based on Titus 2:4, the concept is held that older women could be teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationships with their husbands and children.

Now you have a chance to win your very own, free, Mom to Mom ticket in at Austin Baptist Church!

Just comment on this blog, only if you truly have plans to go, and we will use random.org to choose a random winner!

The winner will be chosen on Thursday evening. Come back to Momeez.com and see if you've won!

Single Parenting Resources

Bruce Fisher, What to do when a Marriage Ends

Divorce Care Programs

Save up to 33% on Earth's Best baby food at Amazon. Subscribe and take another 15% off that. Use code EARTHBE3 and take another 15% off that. You get the idea...
All Earth's Best BF is BOGO free at Publix
• Marathon: $179.99 at AlbeeBaby. Closeout. Free shipping. Common sale price is $229.99.
• Boulevard: $259.99 at Amazon and BabyAge. Free shipping.
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TOMS website having a code a for 25% off (luckybreaks10) do you know the toms shoes story about each pair you buy = a pair of shoes made and donated to child in argentina or south africa--would be a good website to put on the blog!

Krystle Kay's Photos

KK did a super fab job on our pictures! Below are a few of my faves:

Today's Show!

Check out the Seven Pillars of Health.

As a recap:

Make sure that you are drinking a lot of filtered h20!

Preferably in something other than reused plastic bottles.

Stay away from those hydrogenated oils, refined sugars, and food that is far from the source.

Exercise is KEY! You must move your body to avoid becoming sedentary.

Berries are super important as antioxidants! Oatmeal is a great super food as well, as well as nuts.

Sleep is so important; your body needs sleep to restore itself.

Verse of the Week!

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (New International Version)

21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

Recipe of the Week!

The ABC's of Potty Training

The ABC's of Potty Training

Visit Krystle's Site!

Krystle Kay Photography

Colin taken with my lens:


Colin via K's lens

Ricotta Pancakes

Ricotta Pancakes

# Prep Time:10 min
# Cook Time:30 min
# Level:Easy
# Serves:4 servings (16 pancakes)

2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pancake and waffle mix (recommended: Krusteaz)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2/3 cup frozen blueberries
Melted butter


Stir 1/3 cup of water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey. Set aside and keep the honey syrup warm.

Using a rubber spatula, stir the remaining 1 2/3 cups of water and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the pancake mix and stir just until moistened but still lumpy. Stir in the ricotta into the pancake mixture, then stir gently to incorporate the ricotta but maintain a lumpy batter. Fold in the blueberries.

Heat a griddle over medium heat. Brush with the melted butter. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with the honey syrup.

Some Steals and Deals for my friends!

The Fisher Price Safe Voyage is 19.99 at BabyUniverse.com. This is a STEAL! Fabulous for a new mommy looking for a stroller. Plus, they are CUTE!

Bravado is having a sale on pink and blue nursing bras, plus you can get an additional 20% off with this coupon code:


CSR-155

And finally, Ann Taylor Loft is having an extra 50% off sale on maternity, plus you can get an additional 20% and free shipping off with this coupon code:

10601376

Babies R Us Brand of diapers, Especially for Baby, is on sale: 2 cases for $35! This is an amazing deal, as EFB is my new favorite brand of diapers, and I got over 300 diapers for $35! Size 4's come in 156 per box. Thats just .11 per diaper.

For more sales and deals, visit babycheapskate.com.

Messy Soap

Messy Soap / Clean Mush
cheese grater
1 bar of ivory soap
3 rolls of toilet paper
borax
warm water
plastic container with a lid
measuring spoons, cups, mashers, and other manipulatives

Grate ivory soap and mix with unrolled toilet paper, and 1/3 c of Borax in a large plastic container. Add warm water to saturate the mixture. Mix using bare hands. Offers a wonderful sensory experience for children. Clean up is a piece of cake, just snap on the lid!

Wilson Breakfast Casserole!

Recipe of the Week:

Breakfast Casserole
1 package crescent rolls (for recipes)
1 lbs sausage
2 c. mozzarella
4 eggs
3/4 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Prep:
Spray w/ PAM or butter a 9x13 pan. Brown sausage and drain--set aside. In a separate bowl beat together, eggs, milk, salt & pepper.
Put together:
Take crescent rolls (the ones w/ out perforation work best) flatten on bottom of greased pan. Sprinkle broken up, drained sausage on top. Sprinkle 2 c. cheese on top. Pour egg/milk mix over the top.
Bake:
Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are set.
Let set 5 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy!

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Join us tonight at 10 PM EST for some FUN with Momeez! We will be discussing keeping those kids in the shopping cart and or stroller, and fun crafts to do with your kids.