tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33108836547964977082024-03-13T22:50:29.076-07:00Growing Your FamilyFun Ideas To Help Your Family GrowGeneration Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11606643057567774896noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-70661310550299015982012-07-10T10:59:00.001-07:002012-07-10T10:59:27.945-07:00Positive Parenting and Discipline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The title of this post almost sounds like an oxymoron. How on earth can you positively discipline? Does it look something like this?<br />
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"I am POSITIVE you must go to your room because you are driving me crazy?" No of course not. But if your anything like me, that is usually how it comes out.<br />
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Join us at <a href="http://www.babygiftbasketco.com/Articles.asp?ID=272" target="_blank">Baby Gift Basket Co.</a> as we listen into a question and answer video posted by <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/child-discipline-2" target="_blank">Family and Education at VideoJug </a>as they interview Eileen Hayes on how to use positive discipline effectively. <br />
<br />Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-43958600387563338082012-06-27T11:39:00.001-07:002013-11-07T10:12:46.651-08:00Establishing BedTime RoutinesAh, those endless waking nights that have you stumbling around the kitchen looking for a bottle for the baby only to realize as you sit down that you have grabbed the mustard instead. The joys of motherhood and newborns.<br />
While I have no magic tips that will have your newborn sleeping through the night right away, we have written an article that should give you some good pointers on getting that precious bundle to settle down sooner and start sleeping through the night faster then a baby with no routine.<br />
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1. Begin Early - At least an hour before bed time<br />
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2. Be consistent - Every night, do the same exact thing<br />
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3. Follow the Pattern - Bath, Bottle, Book, Bed<br />
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Read more about following this pattern and how to put it in place over at <a href="http://www.babygiftbasketco.com/Articles.asp?ID=268" target="_blank">The Baby Gift Basket Website.</a>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-80346517720821711972012-06-19T08:36:00.001-07:002012-06-19T08:36:46.845-07:00Facebook and Grieving the Loss of a ChildThe loss of a child at any time is heart breaking. Losing a young child unexpectedly is especially difficult. Having your personal life displayed on facebook for hundreds to see can be healing and overwhelming.<br />
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Recently I wrote an article over on <a href="http://www.planetgiftbaskets.com/Articles.asp?ID=439">Planet Gift Baskets</a> about my friends personal struggle with social media and the loss of their 18 month old baby boy. While many of us were glued to our computers awaiting the next update while they were at the hospital, the reality of what was happening hadn't really set in for a few days.<br />
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Follow the journey and learn a few social media netiquettes that have come from this experience. Social media is here to stay and it is changing the way we support those who are grieving. Many of us struggle to send the right card, but no one has said this is how you respond when they are on facebook. <br />
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Join us as we share our friends very personal and honest <a href="http://www.planetgiftbaskets.com/Articles.asp?ID=439">responses to grief and support on facebook.</a><br />
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<br />Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-37576036594424501572012-04-26T10:39:00.001-07:002012-04-26T10:41:16.527-07:00Learn Some New Tricks To CookingDeveloping your culinary skills is simple, as long as you do your research. You can enjoy experimentation while you learn to cook, in order to develop your skills. These tips will help you expand your cooking expertise and allow you to try new things. These tips are here to help improve your skills easily.
Tying a turkey with a string is called trussing the turkey. This process tucks the legs and wings closer to the bird's body, which allows everything to cook more evenly. If you do not do this, the wings or legs will burn easier.
Never use oil when you are boiling pasta. Try not to let any oil get in the pot when you are boiling water to cook your pasta. The oil will transfer to the pasta. This will leave the noodles slick, which means any sauce you put on them later will not stick.
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If you are trying to lose weight or lower your cholesterol, try to decrease the amount of fat in your diet. Unnecessary fats are contained in butters and oils. Nonstick cooking sprays are a great substitute which ends up giving you the same result except in a healthy way, as opposed to the oil which is unhealthy.
It is important to keep your items fresh, so always store your perishable items, sugars, flours, etc, in sealed, airtight bins. Keeping food fresh and bug-free is simple with these containers. These containers can be bought at just about any store.
If you're tired of sauteing the garlic, only to have it burn, try slicing it into strips instead of mincing it. It is much less likely to burn that way and you can always cut it down into smaller pieces after you have finished the saute, if you need to.
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Make good use of leftovers by throwing together a wok full of tasty fried rice. Day old rice tastes best in stir fried rice because of its drier taste, but fresh rice will also work. Just add slightly less water than normal. Fry the meats and veggies in a bit of oil, then add the rice and season with soy sauce, garlic, ginger and other spices.
Utilize these suggestions to build up your skills in the kitchen. Experiment with each of these ideas at least once. It is a great idea to practice these ideas in order to perfect your cooking techniques. You can quickly improve your culinary skill by utilizing these suggestions.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-44341428669931636112012-04-13T08:44:00.001-07:002012-04-13T08:44:54.381-07:00The Lunch Time Musings of A 17 Year OldThere is a place that every child dreams of, one time that remains sacred, it’s the mention of this spot that itches at the minds of grade-schoolers, and is the vicinity where immature crushes, childish torments, and the realities of life slap each generation’s slew of youth in the face. Through the heavy scents of overcooked meat and the feel of the thin and soggy pieces of bread, reside the memories of the survivors of the public school system. Once, I too strode the orange carpeted halls of Griffin Creek Elementary, to make my way to the dirty blue linoleum patches and whitewashed outer reaches of the cafeteria, where I too—like the generations before me— left some of my childhood innocence behind.<br />
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Everyday my mom would make my lunch, this meant I didn’t have to wait in line for it, and in turn that meant I could get a good seat. Through the socialistic system the first grade employed, it was heavily recommended that we sit with our class. I always sat by my friends, and seeing as I was a thick glasses wearing Amazon girl (as I spent much of my youth viewing the tops of my peers’ heads) my friends were also—in some respects—strange. Together we sat at the head of the table and ate our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches like dainty queens and kings. For that, I earned an unnamed respect from my peers. On my blurry thrown I demanded fair treatment, once kissing a boy to prove that he was appreciated, once cutting my hair to match my tormented friend’s boy cut, and once searching though trash cans to find a missing watch.<br />
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The plastic tables and bouncy yellow cheese of the Griffin Creek Cafeteria are still like vivid colors of a Crayola set painted across my memories and dreams. I remember the Friday fifty cent ice creams where I unwittingly had my change pillaged from me. I am still haunted by the tiny red speck that sat high on a far wall, that everyone called Larry the Lost Gummy Bear, and the ghost stories spread by the older kids about the chocolate milk being cow’s blood (we still all drank it anyways). In order to preserve our eternal glory, we all had our turn carving our names in the green paint of the cabinets. The bloody knees, fistfights, and “no-run” tag games were no match for those twenty minutes of growing up. Everyday fighting the bullies and the bossies, acquiring new vocabulary words such as ‘rad’ and ‘crap’, having bouncy cheese contests, and attempting to schmooze the cafeteria ladies for the big piece of pizza became a part of life for the common grade-schooler. So now, where ever life decides to take us, we can all know that at one point all of us kids were on common ground.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-14227881757411887602012-01-06T10:44:00.000-08:002012-01-06T10:44:04.917-08:00Some New Year's Parenting TipsThoughtful parenting begins with the commitment to never stop learning new strategies to improve your parenting skills. What kind of parenting style you use is up to you, but every parenting style can be more effective with the addition of fresh ideas. Take a look at the practical advice below.<br />
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Often times it's easy to give a lot of attention to your kids when they are acting out. They demand attention through their negative behaviors at home and in public. In order to stem this trend of tantrums, start giving more energy to the positive moments. Feed into the desired behaviors instead of the discouraged behaviors, and watch your kids bask in the glow of confidence while their poor behavior subsides.<br />
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The best way to punish children is take away privileges. This will teach them that doing something they shouldn't do will cause them to have toys or maybe even the television taken away from them. Also, do not rule out putting your child in timeout. The general rule for timeout is one minute per age your child is.<br />
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While having children will completely change your life it is important not to become obsessed with them. Most people will probably love your children as much as you do, but if your life starts to revolve around them you may find your friends become quite annoyed with you and your lack of attention.<br />
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Allow your child to share information with you free of interruption. Take the time to let your child talk to you in a quiet place, and always give your undivided attention. Encourage your child to come up with their own solutions to problems, but always be prepared to offer help if they need it. Once a child knows that their voice is heard, and their opinion matters, they will be much more likely to open up to you in difficult times.<br />
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Don't try to make your child grow up too early. There is a growing trend to allow little girls to wear makeup and provocative clothing from a young age, and this is encouraged in part by the entertainment industry. However, your daughter has many years ahead to be an adult so allow them to be a kid for as long as possible.<br />
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If your child comes to you with a problem, help him think of some solutions instead of solving the problem for him. When you guide him in solving a problem, he will develop a very important skill which he will use again and again as he is growing up. Giving young children practice in solving their own problems will make them stronger individuals.<br />
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When reducing your child's television and video game time, make sure you are creating other fun activities to choose from. Play boardgames with your children; play outside with them; or go somewhere fun outside of the house, like a park or a play area. Whatever you do, make sure you provide options to your children.<br />
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When you are traveling with your baby, be sure to set up your room as soon as you arrive at your destination. The closer the set up is to your room at home, the more comfortable your baby will be. This will help keep things as calm as possible during your stay.<br />
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As mentioned above, no matter what parenting style you choose, you can make it more effective when you seek out new ideas. The key to thoughtful parenting is to recognize that you can always use fresh ideas to make sure your parenting skills are right for you and your child.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-87360039924527135602011-12-20T07:30:00.001-08:002011-12-20T07:35:56.962-08:00Making Christmas MemoriesOne thing we love to do on Christmas Eve is go through the local coffee hut, turn on our Christmas music and drive around looking at the Christmas lights. It's such a simple tradition but our children look forward to it every year. From the time they were just little ones drinking cocoa we have oohed and awed over the lights together.<br /><br />Another simple tradition we have is baking cookies. These are the famous Spritz cookies everyone we know talks about. A perfect shortbread sugar cookie that we decorate and pass out to all our neighbors and friends. We always bake a plate full of goodies, tie a ribbon around it and ring the doorbell. It's a simple gesture but one that gets our children in the Christmas spirit of giving.<br /><br />Creating your own family traditions should not be tedious and overwhelming for anyone. Even if it's having a family game night complete with popcorn, Christmas music and finishing it off with a Christmas movie, creating an ongoing tradition will make the best memories for you and your children.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-64945795105738623412011-11-23T07:39:00.000-08:002011-11-23T07:46:33.133-08:00History of Thanksgiving for KidsI think one thing we miss nowadays is teaching our children the history behind the holiday we celebrate. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays.<br />Below I have included several links to websites I think are great for kids and parents who want to explore the true reason we remember on Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving">Thanksgiving - History. Com</a><br /><br /><object height="340" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.history.com/flash/VideoPlayer.swf?vid=85089546801"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.history.com/flash/VideoPlayer.swf?vid=85089546801" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2009/11/22/what-s-thanksgiving-really-all-about">What is Thanksgiving all about?</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pilgrimhall.org/f_thanks.htm">The First Thanksgiving </a><br /><br /><a href="http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/first-thanksgiving/">National Geographic Thanksgiving for Kids</a><br /><br /><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/thanksgiving/">Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids</a>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-29741880605815452522011-11-08T07:03:00.001-08:002011-11-08T07:11:34.979-08:00What to do on a Fall Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvsMtjg32V_s3fmH7d3hElwjROsZg8aMvMRiWXube7aD3a0upYfjkoNIo1E7SJ010jHl-7SUbVhbgPyMkBAFeImTT_yg-s-Vigm4QssjWEYdHv0dI7vXU4hvy2KZFbvy0FJo5dF6TD425/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvsMtjg32V_s3fmH7d3hElwjROsZg8aMvMRiWXube7aD3a0upYfjkoNIo1E7SJ010jHl-7SUbVhbgPyMkBAFeImTT_yg-s-Vigm4QssjWEYdHv0dI7vXU4hvy2KZFbvy0FJo5dF6TD425/s320/IMG_1180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672642734094761122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2cSklR6Li2uvYyykA_7UPoPgtCwDL1RykoQiIbkr5Ph2RZPoLNf5IW4IRtXC9w8BVShf3gHV8muevGwZ_SVGrcFDDt4i8mEQinhG0864V1SYtxVJ96JEq222_CRv5B8KqDZ1i2BOhfOT/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG"><br /></a>It's easy, It's free and It will Build lasting Memories~<br /><br />Grab some rakes, a few great friends and a picnic lunch. Don't forget the hot cocoa. Taking an afternoon break down at the local park during fall is a wonderful way to spend a crisp fall afternoon.<br />Our local park leaves the leaves down for several weeks before they re<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkYPLDijGN8AIjtsLFGZ1-s_gx8dX6V8FW9rWu9ih6MYBL_vlB4KEFBbibrxATviPVZAAZMfm6pFJh9JlWJSYp96eWxmMaOoWZhh-TDphwxbZtUR8WBuh4CTqQ7C2kXaSmoMovSRJ9CLy/s1600/IMG_1167.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkYPLDijGN8AIjtsLFGZ1-s_gx8dX6V8FW9rWu9ih6MYBL_vlB4KEFBbibrxATviPVZAAZMfm6pFJh9JlWJSYp96eWxmMaOoWZhh-TDphwxbZtUR8WBuh4CTqQ7C2kXaSmoMovSRJ9CLy/s320/IMG_1167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672642415396593570" border="0" /></a>move them just so families can come down and jump in the piles. The crisp air, and smell of dried maple leaves with come with lasting memories.<br />Don't forget your camera, you will want to get these printed for sure.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-28461453854998351822011-10-04T12:18:00.000-07:002011-11-08T07:00:42.643-08:00Harvest Chili<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_bBkOttTFW2qFsH6Buerm13c7jVydkvfFxslbCPeX2cA9mG6BnHcI8X1i5yn0SJVkckrC3Q_Hu2TVemgqeGmXovGQZb64K24LVXkl8MDm6zYZC3djxLtNJHGBRO3KZ9jR5YzO1XBmyQW/s1600/iStock_000011514143XSmall.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_bBkOttTFW2qFsH6Buerm13c7jVydkvfFxslbCPeX2cA9mG6BnHcI8X1i5yn0SJVkckrC3Q_Hu2TVemgqeGmXovGQZb64K24LVXkl8MDm6zYZC3djxLtNJHGBRO3KZ9jR5YzO1XBmyQW/s320/iStock_000011514143XSmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672640068967514642" /></a><br />What is better on a cool fall day then a warm bowl of soup backed with all the flavors of fall. This is one of our families favorite fall dishes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Harvest Chili</span></span><br /><br />1 c onion chopped<br />1 c yellow bell pepper chopped<br />3 cloves of garlic, minced<br />2 tsp. oregano<br />2 tsp cumin<br />2 tsp chili powder<br />2 15oz cans of black beans - rinsed<br />2 pounds chicken breasts, chopped<br />1 16oz can pure pumpkin<br />1 14oz can diced tomatoes<br />3 cups of chicken broth<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Recommended Side Dish</span> - Crusty Garlic Bread and Apple Crisp<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Shopping List </span><br />You will need, bell pepper, black beans, chicken, pumpkin, diced tomatoes, prepared crusty garlic bread and ingredients for apple crisp. You should have the other ingredients on hand.<br /><br />Not sure about that secret ingredient? Pumpkin has such a mild flavor with is balanced beautifully in this chili. My children never even notice and its a great way to get some vitamin packed into this meal.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-43048509572083354132011-09-15T10:00:00.000-07:002011-09-15T10:00:00.432-07:00BBQ Short RibsYes you can still enjoy ribs without even touching the Barbeque. This is a family favorite and we always fill our crock pot to the rim with ribs.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BBQ Short Ribs</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8 Tbls Flour</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3 tsp Salt</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 tsp Pepper</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10 pounds of beef short ribs (less if you do not think you will eat leftovers)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4 cup olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 onions sliced</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 bottle favorite BBQ sauce</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 Tbls liquid smoke</span><br /><br />Usually we cut up the short ribs into 3 rib portions. Drudge them with the flour mixture. Add oil to the bottom of the crock pot and place ribs inside. Top with sliced onions. Take the bbq sauce and mix the liquid smoke into it. Pour on top of ribs and onions and cook on low 6-8 hours.<br /><br />When you remove the spare ribs, use a little flour and water mixture, less then 1 Tbls each and thicken the sauce. Serve with ribs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Serve With -</span> Potato Salad or Potato wedges and Salad<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Shopping List:</span><br />10 lbs Short Ribs<br />2 onions<br />BBQ Sauce<br /><br />You should have flour, salt, pepper, olive oil and liquid smoke on hand. If not add these to your list.<br /><br />Enjoy a summer favorite on a busy weeknight!Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-72219777273675939172011-09-14T12:55:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:28:57.484-07:00Pizza!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0rGt9s8poNdqCVcZPRb2JGZhcu5UdXFriCcgb9CDBAebnymLrEvbldsUuoxKJZ6ObTdm4zT9edBXll0RTTKzAyB55wjReZ6LJna9jy3lktXhsq1XO2yNUVw-i1Oj3r0-QZO1T7qex4pe/s1600/IMG_1061.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0rGt9s8poNdqCVcZPRb2JGZhcu5UdXFriCcgb9CDBAebnymLrEvbldsUuoxKJZ6ObTdm4zT9edBXll0RTTKzAyB55wjReZ6LJna9jy3lktXhsq1XO2yNUVw-i1Oj3r0-QZO1T7qex4pe/s320/IMG_1061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652313796195084242" border="0" /></a><br />Pizza in the Crockpot? Really? Oh yeah! It really is "almost" all in the crockpot. Ah yes, there is a little catch.<br /><br />Here we are going to make all the topping for the pizza let it simmer and cook all day in the crock pot and then top our pre-made or home made pizza crust with it, top with cheese and pop it in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Not really a bad deal now is it?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pizza</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 pound of ground beef</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 onion chopped</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 green pepper chopped</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 pkg of pepperoni chopped</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 pkg of mushrooms (I like fresh, but canned is fine)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 jar of pizza sauce</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 pizza crusts - home made or pre-made</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 cups of shredded cheese, mozzarella or a mixture</span><br /><br />Combine all ingredients in the crock pot except cheese and crusts. Cover and cook on low 4 hours.<br /><br />When you are ready for dinner, take out the crusts and top each with 2-3 scoops of sauce. Top with cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes. Dinner is served!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Serve with</span> - A Yummy Green Salad<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Shopping List -</span><br />1 lb Ground beef<br />1 pkg of shredded cheese<br />1 pkg pepperoni<br />1 pkg mushrooms<br />1 green pepper<br />1 jar of pizza sauce<br />2 pre-made pizza crusts (if you are not making your own)<br /><br />You should already have onions on hand.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-73518516086716912402011-09-13T12:41:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:28:41.951-07:00Lemon ChickenIt doesn't get a whole easier to feed your family a healthy dinner then this fantastic recipe.<br />Today it's all about Chicken~<br /><br />I love to use a whole chicken because then I know we have at least three meals. Dinner, Lunch and a wonderful soup for another day. When you know you have a busy week ahead this one is a dinner winner!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:large;"><b>Lemon Chicken</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>1 4-5 pound whole chicken</b><br /><b>2 Lemons</b><br /><b>Fresh Oregano</b><br /><br />Yes, that is it! Put the chicken into the crock pot, slice lemons and place all around the chicken. Add 4 cups of water and lay the fresh oregano on top. Cook on medium or low for 8 hours. When you're ready to serve just cut off some wonderful white breast meat and season with salt and pepper if you like.<br /><br /><span style="color:#073763;"><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Serve With</b> </span>- Garlic Bread and a Green Salad<br /><br /><div style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><b>Shopping List:</b></div>4-5 pound chicken<br />2 lemons<br />fresh oregano<br />garlic bread<br />bagged salad<br />tomato<br />cucumber<br /><br />It's a simple delicious dinner that will have you prepared for chicken sandwiches for lunch the next day and already made chicken broth just waiting for you to de-bone the rest of chicken and add some veggies for a warm homemade chicken soup. 3 for 1, not bad!Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-56658243286241189942011-09-12T07:55:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:28:27.687-07:00Island Pork ChopsToday's recipe features a tropic get-a-way during your busy week.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Island Pork Chops</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6 pork chops</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 cup of apple juice</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup of soy sauce</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 T. Oregano</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 can of pineapple crushed</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 roma tomatoes diced</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup flaked coconut</span><br /><br />Place pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low 8 hours. After you remove the pork chops, take the remaining sauce and thicken with corn starch.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Serve With</span> - Rice and Corn on the Cob</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Shopping List:</span><br />6 pork chops<br />apple juice<br />crushed pineapple<br />2 roma tomatoes<br />flaked coconut<br />corn on the cob<br /><br />You should have rice, soy sauce, oregano and corn starch on hand but add those to your shopping list if you need to.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-58427713148003385392011-09-09T07:42:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:28:06.837-07:00Pork FlautasThis is one of our family favorites. We love Mexican food, and this simple dish not only can be cooked in the crock pot, but makes you look like a gourmet cook too.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#3d85c6;">Come back daily for the recipe, side dishes and a shopping list. </span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pork Flautas</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 lb pork roast tenderloin</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 stalks celery (sliced)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 can (4oz) green chilis (optional if you don't like heat)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 can of Rotel tomatoes or Mexican stewed tomatoes</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 can (16 oz) of prepared chili - any flavor</span><br /><br />Mix all ingredients into the crock pot and cook on low 6-7 hours. When done fill flour tortillas as you would a burrito.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Serve with</span>: Guacamole dip, salsa and shredded cabbage<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Shopping List :</span><br />Pork roast<br />green chilies<br />rotel tomatoes<br />chili<br />flour tortillas<br />guacamole<br />salsa<br />cabbage<br /><br />You should have onion already, but if not add it to your shopping list too.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy this yummy simple after a hard day meal.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06839441390776807611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-87630358437155371452011-09-07T12:23:00.000-07:002013-11-07T10:13:30.415-08:00Sausage and Black BeansWe will be featuring a fantastic crock pot recipe every day for thirty days to help you start off your fall schedule. Your family will enjoy a nice hot meal after a long day.<br />
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Today's Crock Pot meal features the Kielbasa sausage. Adding black beans not only gives your meal a healthy edge but compliments the sausage beautifully. <br />
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<b>3 (15oz) Cans of Black Beans - rinsed<br />
1 Kielbasa sausage - sliced <br />
1 Onion - chopped<br />
4 sticks of celery - chopped<br />
3 cloves of garlic - minced<br />
1 (13oz) can of stewed tomatoes</b><br />
<b>1 (15oz) can of corn<br />
2 Tbs - fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried<br />
1 cup of water</b><br />
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Mix all ingredients together and put in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.<br />
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About an 30 minutes before you are ready to eat put the rice on to cook and steam the green beans. <br />
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<b style="color: red;">Serve with</b> Brown Rice and Fresh Green Beans<br />
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3 cans black beans<br />
1 can stewed tomatoes<br />
1 can corn<br />
1 onion<br />
4 stalks of celery<br />
1 Kielbasa sausage<br />
1 pound Fresh Green beans<br />
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You should have garlic, oregano and rice already in your cupboards but if not add those to your list too.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-36260278079606534312011-08-31T07:55:00.000-07:002011-08-31T07:55:57.682-07:00Getting the New School Year Off to a Good StartPreparing myself and my children for the new upcoming school year I began searching for ideas that I could implement that would make the transition from summer to school easier. I ran across a website from the <a href="http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/b2shandout.aspx">NASP </a> sums up the different things we can do as parents to help the transition to be smooth. <br />
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Below is a portion of the article. Click on the link at the end to continue to their website and read more.<br />
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<h3>Back-to-School Transitions: Tips for Parents</h3><h4> By Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP, & Katherine C. Cowan <br />
National Association of School Psychologists</h4>Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.<br />
The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience.<br />
<h4> Before School Starts</h4><b><em>Good physical and mental health</em>.</b> Be sure your child is in good physical and mental health. Schedule doctor and dental checkups early. Discuss any concerns you have over your child’s emotional or psychological development with your pediatrician. Your doctor can help determine if your concerns are normal, age-appropriate issues or require further assessment. Your child will benefit if you can identify and begin addressing a potential issue before school starts. Schools appreciate the efforts of parents to remedy problems as soon as they are recognized.<br />
<b><em>Review all of the information</em>.</b> Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.<br />
<b><em>Mark your calendar</em>.</b> Make a note of important dates, especially back-to-school nights. This is especially important if you have children in more than one school and need to juggle obligations. Arrange for a babysitter now, if necessary.<br />
<b><em>Make copies</em>.</b> Make copies of all your child’s health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year.<br />
<b><em>Buy school supplies early</em>.</b> Try to get the supplies as early as possible and fill the backpacks a week or two before school starts. Older children can help do this, but make sure they use a checklist that you can review. Some teachers require specific supplies, so save receipts for items that you may need to return later.<br />
<b><em>Re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines</em>.</b> Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines (especially breakfast) at least 1 week before school starts. Prepare your child for this change by talking with your child about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities. Include pre-bedtime reading and household chores if these were suspended during the summer.<br />
<b><em>Turn off the TV</em></b>. Encourage your child to play quiet games, do puzzles, flash cards, color, or read as early morning activities instead of watching television. This will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine. If possible, maintain this practice throughout the school year. Television is distracting for many children, and your child will arrive at school better prepared to learn each morning if he or she has engaged in less passive activities.<br />
<b><em>Visit school with your child</em>.</b> If your child is young or in a new school, visit the school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow your child to ask questions about the new environment. Call ahead to make sure the teachers will be available to introduce themselves to your child.<br />
<b><em>Minimize clothes shopping woes</em></b>. Buy only the essentials. Summer clothes are usually fine during the early fall, but be sure to have at least one pair of sturdy shoes. Check with your school to confirm dress code guidelines. Common concerns include extremely short skirts and shorts, low rise pants, bare midriffs, spaghetti strap or halter tops, exposed undergarments, and clothing that have antisocial messages.<br />
<b><em>Designate and clear a place to do homework</em>.</b> Older children should have the option of studying in their room or a quiet area of the house. Younger children usually need an area set aside in the family room or kitchen to facilitate adult monitoring, supervision, and encouragement.<br />
<b><em>Select a spot to keep backpacks and lunch boxes</em>.</b> Designate a spot for your children to place their school belongings as well as a place to put important notices and information sent home for you to see. Explain that emptying their backpack each evening is part of their responsibility, even for young children.<br />
<b><em>Freeze a few easy dinners</em>.</b> It will be much easier on you if you have dinner prepared so that meal preparation will not add to household tensions during the first week of school.<br />
<h4> The First Week</h4><b><em>Clear your own schedule</em>.</b> To the extent possible, postpone business trips, volunteer meetings, and extra projects. You want to be free to help your child acclimate to the school routine and overcome the confusion or anxiety that many children experience at the start of a new school year. <a href="http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/b2shandout.aspx">To Read More Click Here</a><br />
The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-62207174221319443702011-08-13T07:47:00.000-07:002011-08-13T07:47:00.195-07:00Back To School - Shaving Time off The Morning RushHere are a few tips from seasoned moms that can help you shave a few minutes here and there off that morning routine and build in a few quality minutes with your children.<br />
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1. Pack your lunches the night before - put all shelf stable fruit and snacks out on the counter. Make sure all the sandwich ingredients are put together in the fridge and you will be ready to get those lunches all prepared<br />
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2. Know what your children are wearing for the week. Spend Sunday afternoon making sure everyone has all the clothes they need washed and set aside for school each day. <br />
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3. Have a hanging basket for each child's school work and back pack. This gives you a quick glance to see if anything is needing to be done.<br />
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4. Stay calm! A calm mom in the morning helps to keep tempers down and allow frustrations to be worked out in a reasonable manner.<br />
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5. If you love to cook, have breakfast ready. If you don't, it won't kill them to have cereal, fruit and toast. Simple and easy it will keep your kids blood sugar up and give them a great start to their day.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-78292914566445369592011-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-12T07:00:00.744-07:00Back To School - The Day BeforeAs you're gearing up for that first day back to school remember to allot some extra time in your schedule so there is no rushing that first week. Even though our kids have only been off a few weeks, it doesn't take long to get out of that morning routine. By waking the children 20 minutes early you can keep a small window of time that can handle the little meltdowns or spilled milk. <br />
Kids no matter what grade or how long they have been going to the same school, all get the back to school jitters. Help calm them by keeping your morning routine stress free and take the extra time to talk, listen to music, and get them excited for their first day. The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-520084405713776862011-08-11T07:42:00.000-07:002011-08-11T07:42:40.685-07:00Back To School SalesBack to School sales are starting already. With less then three weeks before school arrives you and your children are sure to be preparing. <br />
When picking up the great deals for your own family why not stock up on a few that you can bless your child's teacher with. Many times teachers buy from their own pocket the little things a class room needs. Not all children can bring in the required class supplies and not all parents take the time to find the lists and shop with their children. By picking up a few of those 20 cent scissors or 10 cent crayons you can bless your child's classroom and get the year started off on the right foot. The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-20026815223344234372011-08-04T08:21:00.001-07:002011-08-04T08:21:29.288-07:00Coupon Mom on Cutting your Grocery Bill in Half<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jVvUfJQXo1Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-31855593380448622932011-08-04T08:20:00.000-07:002011-08-04T08:20:49.627-07:00Coupon MomIt can save you bucks, but just how do you do it? Coupon Mom goes on CBS and shows just how she does it. Check out her free website <a href="http://www.couponmom.com/">HERE</a> <br />
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<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TF8BKYtBX8Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-30246769113072872842011-08-02T14:05:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:05:19.603-07:00My Favorite Whole Foods Baby Food ProductsHaving twins I had some favorites that helped me to make my own baby food that was wholesome and much cheaper then the store bought jars. While I used a simple food processor when making my children's food they now have the baby magic bullet, which I think would just be a great baby gift for anyone. Below are my top favorite products. All of them can be found on Amazon.com.<br />
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These two products are perfect for storing smaller amounts of pre made baby food in the freezer. One cooked squash can make at least 20 portions for a younger baby and at least 8 good portions for a toddler.<br />
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<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Vital-Baby-Press-Freezer-Orange/dp/B00440CZPU/ref=pd_sim_ba_4" title="Vital Baby Press 'n' Pop Mini Freezer Pots, Orange, 1 Ounce, 8
Pack"><div class="product-image"></div><div class="product-image"></div><div class="product-image"></div><div class="product-image"></div><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41lskEs8ogL._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div><div class="product-image"></div>Vital Baby Press 'n' Pop Mini Freezer Pots,...</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by Vital Baby</span><br />
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<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Freeze-Reusable-Containers-12-Pack/dp/B002YQQQJW/ref=pd_sim_ba_2" title="Fresh N Freeze 2 oz. Reusable Baby Food Containers 12-Pack"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cQizgQn3L._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div>Fresh N Freeze 2 oz. Reusable Baby Food Contain...</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by One Step Ahead</span><span class="shvl-byline"> </span><br />
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These fresh food feeders were a favorite when my twins were teething. I would freeze sliced strawberries or peaces inside the mesh netting and just screw on the top when I handed them over. They loved chewing on them and the cold felt good on their gums. I was happy because I didn't need to worry about them breaking off chunks that could choke them.<br />
<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Fresh-Food-Feeder-Colors/dp/B000GK5XY2/ref=pd_sim_ba_6" title="Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack ,Colors May Vary"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31CBN68XW1L._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div><div class="product-image"></div><div class="product-image"></div>Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack ,Colors May Vary</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by Munchkin</span><br />
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<span class="shvl-byline">While it's easy to just cook up all veggies until soft so that they will be smooth, this recipe book gives you great ideas for veggie combos as well as good fruit combos. </span><span class="shvl-byline"> </span><br />
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<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Baby-Wholesome-Homemade-Delicious/dp/1416599185/ref=pd_sim_ba_8" title="Cooking for Baby: Wholesome, Homemade, Delicious Foods for 6 to
18 Months (Hardcover)"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514QzbB-xgL._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div>Cooking for Baby: Wholesome, Homemade,...</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by Lisa recipes by Barnes</span><br />
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We used this for at least a year with our children. Everything we ate we just ground up for them. Until my children had a good set of teeth I always made sure their food was as safe as possible to avoid any accidental choking.<br />
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<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-Baby-Steps-Food-Carrying/dp/B00006G9LI/ref=pd_sim_ba_10" title="KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RNMJGOvVL._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div>KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food...</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by KidCo</span><br />
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<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Mumi-Bubi-Starter-Premium-Freezer/dp/B004A9ZF3Y/ref=pd_sim_b_10" title="Mumi&Bubi Solids Starter Kit Premium Baby Food Freezer Trays
& Recipes"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LGYyJkk8L._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div>Mumi&Bubi Solids Starter Kit Premium Baby Food Freez...</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by Mumi&Bubi</span><br />
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While any blender will do, this one is just simply adorable and comes with freezer trays for baby food as well as a simple cookbook. <br />
<a class="sim-img-title" href="http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Baby-Bullet-As-Seen/dp/B004V5BTUA/ref=pd_sim_b_3" title="Magic Baby Bullet - As Seen on Tv"><div class="product-image"><img alt="" border="0" height="100" id="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41UkdV93T7L._SL500_SS100_.jpg" width="100" /> </div>Magic Baby Bullet - As Seen on Tv</a> <span class="shvl-byline">by BABY BULLET</span><span class="shvl-byline"> </span><span class="shvl-byline"> </span><br />
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<span class="shvl-byline">Never leave a baby unattended while eating! </span><span class="shvl-byline"> </span>The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-27383649167794025922011-07-26T09:16:00.000-07:002011-07-26T09:16:54.569-07:00Help for Reluctant Readers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOALyYa7UpbTU6jouz-ijhO2Lm_OKQfCd2c7nnmba-VYxcT4fzo2KUv4TGZyL2rGgFp2qtk-2E4_XppDnrpTj3PkxB7gAxhyFFm3P14BbEV8olOAtjQk8u9-atZgnKqJUOBGajYW_-cK_/s1600/IMG_0875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOALyYa7UpbTU6jouz-ijhO2Lm_OKQfCd2c7nnmba-VYxcT4fzo2KUv4TGZyL2rGgFp2qtk-2E4_XppDnrpTj3PkxB7gAxhyFFm3P14BbEV8olOAtjQk8u9-atZgnKqJUOBGajYW_-cK_/s200/IMG_0875.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Do you have a reader who is reluctant to read? A beginning reader who loves to practice, or maybe not? Here is a little trick to get your struggling reader to spend more time reading. Have your child read to a pet. Dogs are great listeners. If you've ever had a bad day you know what I'm talking about. The beauty of dogs is that they love to be with you and doing whatever you're doing.<br />
Having your child read to a dog helps them practice reading without any interruptions. And dogs just have this unique ability to look like they understand what your saying too.<br />
In many after school programs they bring in dogs to sit with children as they read. Dogs help to bring down the anxiety for struggling readers and provide great pillows to lay on as the child practices reading.<br />
If you have a struggling reader have them sit down and read aloud to the dog. Chances are they will love doing it and get the much needed practice they need to become a strong reader.<br />
Online you will also find some great websites like <a href="http://www.starfall.com/">Starfall</a> that are free and interactive. Fun animations help kids learn their phonograms and sight words while practicing reading.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310883654796497708.post-61434695137804688042011-07-21T07:55:00.000-07:002011-07-21T08:10:52.314-07:00Enjoying the Simple Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hYb9YPs9OtUYhDbF1Z9meccmVztrc2vynPWAG4KLn9n1GbcivzEeNmHR0YQsm48a-3Ej8PUbkdskc-l4GMo_MKb6ZpGEPws_M1881zIbhjzc8dtN2Xcexyf5vzPqZxm5coblkxeoRab8/s1600/IMG_0446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hYb9YPs9OtUYhDbF1Z9meccmVztrc2vynPWAG4KLn9n1GbcivzEeNmHR0YQsm48a-3Ej8PUbkdskc-l4GMo_MKb6ZpGEPws_M1881zIbhjzc8dtN2Xcexyf5vzPqZxm5coblkxeoRab8/s200/IMG_0446.JPG" width="200" /></a></div> A recent trip out of town landed us at the local King Kone. Boy were we in for a surprise. The cones were double fisters piled high with vanilla ice cream.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhdznPcTsSie2JjDZh-WhlplCtt-wmEdq5WG2AwwJy-lkUDbqQ0njQUn3GuXfDmEZLVOpizndtRUYvKN2GpoNFBkGBoTtMm4QSl9VvzVYeHrTpIC-ps2eR2EZ1BHzH0-B4aTc2wlF_koL/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhdznPcTsSie2JjDZh-WhlplCtt-wmEdq5WG2AwwJy-lkUDbqQ0njQUn3GuXfDmEZLVOpizndtRUYvKN2GpoNFBkGBoTtMm4QSl9VvzVYeHrTpIC-ps2eR2EZ1BHzH0-B4aTc2wlF_koL/s200/IMG_0444.JPG" width="200" /></a>It's interesting to me that this has always been the one stop my husband wants to make whenever we visit this town. From what we remember it had been years and are kids had no memory of stopping here to enjoy a King Kone. A simple stop, very cheap ice cream cones, and it's all the kids and my husband talked about for the rest of our trip.<br />
It has taught me one thing, we should spend more time enjoying the simple things around us, the wonder and awe of a massive too big to eat ice cream cone, or the simple beauty of a garden or local farmers market.<br />
With money tight for most American families, making a day trip to a local town and visiting their park, their farmers market, or their little ice cream stand can make just as many wonderful memories for your children as a trip to Disneyland.The Cashmere Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06201541546721775283noreply@blogger.com0