Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I am a winner!!!!
I won a Scentsy Warmer and 3 bars over at Trying to Stay Calm!! If you haven't checked this site you are missing out!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Okay so really no chicken dinner. But after a random number selection by my hot sweet fireman...... The winner is #3 --- Chantel. Chantel's family will soon be using the Little Looster!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Get paid to do surveys!!!
Matt and I do surveys frequently. We make a little money and apply it to our bills. This is one of out favorite sites.
The Little Looster Giveaway...
If you are anywhere near the potty training stage at your house I have something that you have to see!! It's called the Little Looster - Booster for the Loo!
It's a stool that wraps around the base of the toilet. It makes it so little legs don't just have to dangle.... and makes it so little boys are tall enough to reach if they are learning standing up.
We have had one of these things in our house for a couple of weeks and I know that my little man likes it. He was already potty trained but I think this helps him a lot with being able to reach - and not have to hold on to the back of the toilet.Comfort
1 entry -- leave me a comment
2 more entries -- blog about it - and link back to here
3 more entries -- Facebook a link back to here
It's that simple! The winner will be randomly selected on June 30th!!!
It's a stool that wraps around the base of the toilet. It makes it so little legs don't just have to dangle.... and makes it so little boys are tall enough to reach if they are learning standing up.
We have had one of these things in our house for a couple of weeks and I know that my little man likes it. He was already potty trained but I think this helps him a lot with being able to reach - and not have to hold on to the back of the toilet.Comfort
- Provides total comfort & leg support for years of use.
No more painful pins-n-needles feeling when little legs are not supported.
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Confidence
Promotes complete certainty.No scary feeling of “falling in.” Kids legs do all the work.
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Cleanliness
Allows children to have their hands free at all times.No need to grip the back of the toilet seat or the inner, germ covered rim.
1 entry -- leave me a comment
2 more entries -- blog about it - and link back to here
3 more entries -- Facebook a link back to here
It's that simple! The winner will be randomly selected on June 30th!!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Butternut Squash Muffins
I had 3 butternut squashes in my fridge that I needed to use. I love squash. The Fireman doesn't -- and the kids will eat it sometimes. I cooked 1 for dinner tonight and the other two I cooked an pureed to be used in a couple of recipes.
Tonight I made these really good muffins. I found the recipe at allrecipes.com. They are not too sweet and very moist. They would be good served as a side dish for dinner or for breakfast. I imagine they would also be quite good with chocolate chips in them. I actually didn't want to take the time to peel the squash so I just cut it in half and baked it.
Ingredients
1/2 pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash (I used one whole squash)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
2.In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil squash 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and puree in a food processor.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
4.In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together milk, egg and butter. Stir in squash. Fold the squash mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
5.Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling cups about 1/2 full. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from muffin pan and cool on a wire rack.
Tonight I made these really good muffins. I found the recipe at allrecipes.com. They are not too sweet and very moist. They would be good served as a side dish for dinner or for breakfast. I imagine they would also be quite good with chocolate chips in them. I actually didn't want to take the time to peel the squash so I just cut it in half and baked it.
Ingredients
1/2 pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash (I used one whole squash)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
2.In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil squash 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and puree in a food processor.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
4.In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together milk, egg and butter. Stir in squash. Fold the squash mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
5.Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling cups about 1/2 full. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from muffin pan and cool on a wire rack.
Lime Cookies -- a Spring Time Treat
I have found myself with SEVERAL limes in my fridge. I wanted to find something new and simple to make. I found this recipe at allrecipe.com. I decided to try it because I had all of the ingredients on hand. These are YUMMY!!!
Ingredients
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.
A Few Changes......
If you liked my frugal living posts please follow me at the Pinching Your Pennies Blog. I write several posts a month over there.
I will continue to post photo shoots on my photography blog.
To follow what's great at doTERRA -- become a fan of my facebook page. The link is on the upper right hand side of this blog.
Enjoy what is yet to come!
This blog will only be used to offer giveaways and a place for me to post recipes.
If you are not my friend on Facebook and you would like to be -- just send me an email!
I will continue to post photo shoots on my photography blog.
To follow what's great at doTERRA -- become a fan of my facebook page. The link is on the upper right hand side of this blog.
Enjoy what is yet to come!
This blog will only be used to offer giveaways and a place for me to post recipes.
If you are not my friend on Facebook and you would like to be -- just send me an email!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Using Essential Oils and now I am thinking about an air purifier...
Springtime is here-the grass is growing, trees are getting greener, and flowers are blossoming, which also means that allergy season is in full bloom! I have suffered from allergy symptoms for years and am always looking for a new allergy medication or product to make it all a bit better. I have finally found some AMAZING solutions!I am having great sucess with my doTERRA oils and the other thing that I am very interested in are air purifiers. Air purifiers reduce airborne allergens (the stuff that makes me sneeze and itch!) by 99% I found some great ones on Kaz.com and as an added bonus I also found a free shipping offer: Receive free shipping on any Kaz order by using the code APR10SHIPZERO at checkout during the month of April. Enjoy the springtime!
Friday, April 16, 2010
A new adventure.....
I know I know..... We seem to have lots of adventures....
Almost a year ago I became aware of essential oils. There are some people at the gym that I go to that frequently add oils to the rocks in the sauna or pass them around in the steam room. I was so impressed with how eucalyptus clears your sinuses. I also have done a lot of reading about using oils as natural cleaners and disinfectants.
I have decided to run another home business (alongside my photography). I am so excited to be a consultant for doTERRA. It is a Utah based essential oils company.
I am so excited to share what I am learning with other people. I love that it is a no pressure business.
We have seen some amazing things happen while using these fabulous oils in our home. I have some great homemade cleaning agents that I can let my kids use and not worry about what they are inhaling. I have helped my daughter QUICKLY overcome a tummy ache, found amazing allergy relief, healed a rash my son had had for a couple of weeks - almost overnight, found headache relief, and calmed down our puppy.
If you are interested in hearing more, purchasing products, becoming a preferred customer (and receiving huge discounts) or starting your own business please let me know!!
You can also visit My doTERRA store or My doTETTA blog!!
Almost a year ago I became aware of essential oils. There are some people at the gym that I go to that frequently add oils to the rocks in the sauna or pass them around in the steam room. I was so impressed with how eucalyptus clears your sinuses. I also have done a lot of reading about using oils as natural cleaners and disinfectants.
I have decided to run another home business (alongside my photography). I am so excited to be a consultant for doTERRA. It is a Utah based essential oils company.
I am so excited to share what I am learning with other people. I love that it is a no pressure business.
We have seen some amazing things happen while using these fabulous oils in our home. I have some great homemade cleaning agents that I can let my kids use and not worry about what they are inhaling. I have helped my daughter QUICKLY overcome a tummy ache, found amazing allergy relief, healed a rash my son had had for a couple of weeks - almost overnight, found headache relief, and calmed down our puppy.
If you are interested in hearing more, purchasing products, becoming a preferred customer (and receiving huge discounts) or starting your own business please let me know!!
You can also visit My doTERRA store or My doTETTA blog!!
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