Options. It's what every new or seasoned mom needs when it comes to baby gear. Some of us don't realize it in the beginning, but after a few months of switching baby gear and watching the unused or limited use pieces get piled in the corner of the basement, we realize that all we really needed from the start was something with more options. Babies grow and OUTgrow gear at an unfathomable rate. When I was pregnant with my second baby, I was ...
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Lunch Bento Boxes Are In!
Packing lunch for my little ones has been somewhat of a stressful situation. Juggling my ideas about lunch, snack, and dessert, plus two additional snacks for each of them has made me a little crazy...but it's October and things are starting to get a little easier. Especially since I came across the Bento Box by Goodbyn. This food container has 3 sections to keep food separated. And each section is a slightly different size so I can easily ...
Barbie Dreamhouse Giveaway!
Have a little girl that would love a Barbie Dreamhouse this holiday season? Well, you can WIN one during the Barbie Pink Dreams Event!! There are more details below: Welcome to the Barbie Pink Dreams Event! Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Barbara's Beat, Crazy & Cool with a side of Crafty, Shopaholic Mommy, Capri's Coupons and The World of ContestPatti! The Barbie 3-Story Dreamhouse is the ultimate ...
Chicken Piccata with Japanese Salad Turnip Greens
I know, it sounds weird.....chicken piccata with Japanese salad turnip greens. Here's the story. Once a week I pick up a box of organic veggies from my local CSA. I only find out the contents a few hours before pick up and one item this week was Japanese salad turnips. Delicious on their own, and the greens are edible too. A bonus vegetable! The growers newsletter suggested simply sauteing the greens. I often cook several vegetables in one day ...
Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky
Yo ho Mateys Away! Jake is back with his latest release: Jake & The Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky, available for purchase on October 16. Jake and his crew must save Bucky against the Jolly Roger and Captain Hook. If they don't save him, he will belong to Captain Hook! Peter Pan joins in to help the crew against villainous characters and obstacles. You can preorder Jake & The Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky on Amazon to get ...
It’s Time to Start Thinking About Holiday Cards!
Can you believe it? The holiday season is just around the corner and you know what that means? Start looking for cute outfits to stick your kids in and get those pictures taken! I always get blindsided by the time it takes to get my pictures back and then my cards completed. Factor in stamping, sealing, and mailing, and you realize you should have been ahead of the game! Get everything done early this year! For the past three years, I have ...
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Shopping Season! #OctoNovemCember
Christmas is in less than 3 months! That means you have about 70 days to get your shopping done! Sure, now you think I'm a little crazy for even mentioning it before the Halloween decorations are down, but you will thank me for reminding you soon enough! I shop early to make sure I get the best deals. By spending less money, I don't have a looming holiday debt to tackle, plus I can spoil everyone on my list. stands for those last three months ...
Chinese Pork Belly Recipe
A few months ago my brother called me with a proposition. “I think we should buy an organic, pasture fed cow...and maybe a pig.” Turns out he spoke to a guy he buys meat from at the Union Square Market and you can actually buy an entire animal....not living of course (some people ask). So, my brother, parents, and I decided to all go in on a cow and a pig. I was thrilled to have some great meat to feed my family. However, I had a few things I ...