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Monday, August 21, 2017
Week In Pictures
Recent happenings through the eyes of my phone camera.
My mom and Aunt working on Bradley's stocking! I can't wait to visit my Aunt's (and cousin's) store when we are in Des Moines!
We just wrapped up our New Mama class. Such an amazing class for any new moms! These 6 weeks were SO helpful for me to learn things about Bradley (and myself!), discuss all things baby with other new moms, and even just getting out of the house! It was a bittersweet last class.
These are Bradley's friends (Bradley is in green stripes).
The mamas and babies!
Never enough tummy time!
Chimi's usual expression when Bradley cries. :)
Target feeding! Target should just have a big lactation room since it's filled with moms!
Christmas jammies time!! Hooray!!
Warm and cozy in his bear outfit!
More Christmas jammies!
Love this mini man.
No more Halloween decor on the built ins! Giving them a few week rest but soon to be covered in Christmas!
Vikings game day!
OBSESSED with Freddy's Steakburgers. Like want it everyday obsessed.
Bradley enjoyed an exciting morning of voting and Target.
Chimi likes sitting on the pillow when Bradley is eating.
Cute corner of his nursery. Maybe someday he will sleep in here! Hopefully not anytime soon!
Sushi and Chimi are almost besties now!! I have caught them playing together and then this!!
2014 Cupcake Tree has begun!
Chim loves warm clothes out of the dryer!
Yes he does!
Relaxing in his Mamaroo.
I wish I could sit and snuggle forever.
Best socks ever!
Soon to be my new best friend. Rats.
Snugglers.
Chimi encountered a problem...Sprinkles in the bed she claims!
Problem solved!
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Monday, August 14, 2017
Week In Pictures
Recent happenings through the eyes of my phone camera.
Finished my first of two patriotic wreaths!
Chim turned 3!
Snow...again.
So I made Joni's yummy chili!
New flat iron is blowing my mind. Will be great since I am about to chop my hair!
Again, a shameful selfie, but my hair has never been this straight before this flat iron!
Cheering on friends at tryouts!
Somebody got a beard trim!
Brought in donuts for coworkers - I am going to turn into a donut if I keep eating these things!
We hit 70 on Friday! Chimi stayed in the shade though.
Then we grilled and took out our furniture!
We have already had an awesome start to the weekend! Had a great meeting with Deborah from The Cozy Cottage to help us blend our ideas for the main floor. Can't wait to get going!
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Gifts In a Jar! Sweet Homemade Happiness
Sweet recipes of desserts or hot drinks in varying sizes of jars (depending on the recipe), and with a decorative lid and label to fit the occasion.
To make these gifts look as good as they taste I like to tie the top with a pretty, sheer or wire-edged ribbon, or with raffia.
I put the recipe instructions either on a self-adhesive label attached directly on to the jar, or on a hand-made tag, made with scrapbook paper and attached to the raffia or ribbon.
I Think these drinks and desserts are especially fun for children to help bake, as nearly all the measuring is pre-done for them. They can "do baking" or make a nice drink for Mom with very little help. *smile*
Tips: Use a small spatula to scrape powder down from the sides, then pack down. Also, a piece of rolled-up paper works nicely if you don't have a funnel.
Idea List:
- Cocoa Mix
- Spiced Tea Mix
- Cafe Au Lait
- Cafe Vienna
- Raspberry Cocoa Mix
- Russian Tea
- Chocolate Chip Cookies Mix
- M&M Cookie Mix
- Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix
- Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix
- Chocolate Brownies
- Additional Ideas
Beverage Recipes:
Cocoa Mix
2 c. Powdered milk
1/4 c. Cocoa
1 c. Powdered sugar
1/3 c. Powdered non-dairy creamer
Dash salt
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. If your powdered sugar and cocoa are lumpy, you may want to sift them into the bowl. Spoon in to pint-size jars and attach a card that suggests adding five tablespoons to a mug of hot water.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Spiced Tea Mix
2 c. Tang brand drink mix
1 c. Instant tea (lemon-flavored, unsweetened)
1/2 c. Sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Ground cloves
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and spoon in to half pint-size jars. Attach a card that suggests to add two tablespoons mix (more or less to taste) to a mug of very hot water.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Cafe Au Lait
1/2 c. Powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 c. Butter-flavored hard candies, lightly crushed (like Werther's Originals)
1/4 c. Powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
2 c. Nonfat powdered milk
2/3 c. Instant coffee crystals *
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon into pint-size jars and attach a card that suggests to pour 1/4 cup of mix in to a mug and filling with hot water. Stir well until candies dissolve. * Use all of a 2-oz. jar of instant coffee crystals for more robust flavor.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Cafe Vienna
1 c. Instant coffee
1-1/3 c. Sugar
1-1/3 c. Nonfat dry milk
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Mix in a food processor or blender until you have a fine powder. Attach a card that suggests to use 1-2 tsp. to one mug of hot water.
* I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's not my creation.
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Raspberry Cocoa Mix
3 c. Instant hot cocoa powder
1 pkg. unsweetened Raspberry Kool-Aid
Attach a card that suggests to use 2 heaping Tbl. to one mug of hot water.
* I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's not my creation.
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Russian Tea
1 c. Instant tea mix (unsweetened and no lemon)
2 c. Dry Tang powder
1 pkg. lemonade, unsweetened powder
1 c. Sugar
1 Tbl. nutmeg
1 Tbl. Allspice
1 Tbl. Cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and store in airtight container. Attach a card that suggests to use 1-2 rounded teaspoons of dry mix to 1 mug of hot water.
* I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's not my creation.
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Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
1 c. Brown sugar
1/2 c. White sugar
1 c. Semisweet chocolate chips
2 c. (scant) All-purpose flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking soda
Mix the salt and baking soda together with the flour. Layer ingredients into a one-quart wide-mouth jar in the order listed. Pack each layer down firmly so everything will fit. Attach ethe following instructions to the jar:
Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips from the other ingredients. Beat one cup of unsalted butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Beat sifted ingredients into the butter until blended. In a small bowl, beat one egg with one tsp., of vanilla. Mix beaten egg mixture in to the butter mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonfuls of better, spaced two inches apart, onto the greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for eight minutes or until lightly browned.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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M&M Cookie Mix
1-1/4 c. White sugar
1 c. M&M's baking bits
2 c. (scant) All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Baking powder
Mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Layer ingredients into a one-quart wide-mouth jar in the order listed. Pack each layer down firmly so everything will fit. Attach the following instructions to the jar:
Empty the jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the mix. Add 1/2 c. margarine or butter softened at room temperature. (Do not use diet margarine.) Mix in one slightly beaten egg, and one tsp. vanilla. Mix together until completely blended. Finish mixing with your hands. The mixture will be very sticky so grease your hands first. Use a spoon lightly coated with cooking spray to scoop up the mixture into balls the size of walnuts. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12-14 min. until the edges are slightly browned. Cool on a cookie sheet for one min., then set out the paper towels or on a wire rack to finish cooling.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix
3/4 c. Brown sugar
1/2 c. White sugar
3/4 c. Raisins
2 c. Rolled oats
1 c. All-purpose flour
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Ground nutmeg
1 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
Mix together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Layer ingredients into a one-quart wide-mouth jar in the order listed. Pack each layer down firmly so everything will fit. Attach the following instructions to the jar:
Empty the jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the mix. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened at room temperature. (Do not use diet margarine.) Stir in one slightly beaten egg, then add one teaspoon of vanilla. ix until completely blended, finishing the mixing with your hands if needed. Shape in to balls the size of walnuts and place on a foil-lined cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Cool five minutes on the baking sheet and remove the cookies to paper towels to finish cooling.
* From MOM Sense Magazine, Dec./Jan. 2000 (through M.O.P.S. - Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1 c. All-purpose flour
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. Baking soda
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Ground nutmeg
1/2 c. Packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Sugar
1 c. Old-fashioned oats
1 c. Swirled milk chocolate and caramel chips
1/2 c. Flaked coconut
In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a 1-quart glass jar, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, oats, chips and coconut, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (4 cups). Attach the following instructions to the jar:
In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 c. softened butter, 1 egg, and 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract. Add cookie mix and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.
* From Simple & Delicious Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2006 (they have jarred soup recipes, too!)
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Vanilla & Chocolate Chip Brownies
1/2 c. + 1/8 c. Flour
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/3 c. Cocoa
1/2 c. Flour
2/3 c. Brown sugar
2/3 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Milk chocolate chips
1/2 c. Vanilla chips
Layer into a quart-size jar ingredients in this order (first ingredient will be at the bottom). Attach the following instructions to the jar:
Combine contents with 1 tsp. vanilla , 2/3 c. vegetable oil and 3 eggs. Pour into greased 9x9 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 27-32 minutes.
For this recipe I can tell you the amount of ingredients you'll need to make 12 quart-size jars:
- 5 lbs. Flour
- 5 lbs. Sugar
- 50 oz. Brown sugar
- 21 oz. Milk chocolate chips
- 21 oz. Vanilla chips
- 12 oz. Cocoa
For this recipe I can tell you the amount of ingredients you'll need to make 12 quart-size jars:
- 5 lbs. Flour
- 5 lbs. Sugar
- 50 oz. Brown sugar
- 21 oz. Milk chocolate chips
- 21 oz. Vanilla chips
- 12 oz. Cocoa
* I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's not my creation.
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Here are some additional ideas for jar gifts! *smile* You could use varieties of trail mix; candies; dried fruit; or chocolate-covered items such as coffee beans, peanuts, pretzels, or raisins.
Warm, sweet blessings to your family,
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Saturday, July 29, 2017
Week In Pictures
Recent happenings through the eyes of my phone camera.
Pre vaycay pedi at my favorite nail salon!
Fun mani and Starbucks!
I swear Chimi is ALWAYS posing and begging for pictures. :)
First baby gift that I received from one of my sweet coworkers! Obsessed with the giraffe feet!
This has been our go to dinner recently! Spinach, rotisserie chicken, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Addicted!!
New magnetic board from Hobby Lobby! Matches the loft so nicely.
Had our St Patty's wreath up! Only decor I got around to!
Spotted this at Sam's Club and am obsessed!! Feel like this is a must have for this summer with the fam at the lake!
I realized I matched my tumbler as I was leaving. :)
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