NEW Spring Items for you and your baby!! March 9, 2010

PTPA Media has just announced the 2010 winners for spring! As I have said before I am proud to be a part of PTPA Media. Being a part of PTPA means that you are able to provide valuable feedback to companies who want to hear what parents have to say about their products there are some great new items on the PTPA Media list this spring.  Check out the new items at www.PTPAMedia.com

Jazzytoes Bamboo Collection offers socks made with bamboo fibers. Bamboo is eco-friendly, more breathable, hypoallergenic, and is soft/silky to skin. Our products try to blend style with comfort and safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dipe N Go is great for SUV’s or Vans for the quick diaper changes! 

Shepherds Pie is on the dish tonight~! March 8, 2010

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar

 

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Feta Chicken in Momma’s kitchen tonight March 1, 2010

Tonight I am making Feta Chicken for dinner I am a big fan of Feta!!

Ingredients

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 ounces tomato basil feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wax paper. Place 1 ounce of feta cheese in the center of each chicken breast, and fold in half.
3. Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish, and top with remaining bread crumbs.
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Don’t send a man to the grocery store… February 26, 2010

Click on the link to youtube!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs

Nuby Sippy Cups February 26, 2010

I am in the process of weaning my daughter from breastfeeding I am trying to introduce the Nuby sippy cup.  The reason why I chose the Nuby was the fact that the starter cups had a soft sippy on it.  I had tried other sippy cups and my daughter would not latch on to the cup the same way she did the Nuby cup.  Since it has a soft sippy it reminds her of the breast which is helpful with transitioning her.  The cups are easy to clean I have the cups with the handles and the small and large cups she likes them all and gets excited to see a cup!  Nuby Sippy Cups come in a wide variety of assorted colors.  The most important aspect of the Nuby sippy cup besides the fact that it is shaped so your baby can grasp it easily, is the fact that the cups are BPA Free (Bisphenol A Free).   The Nuby Sippy Cup is approved by Momma Casper as an easy to use product for me and my daughter!

Tea Pot Recall February 24, 2010

This recall involves Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles with enamel finishes in white, crème, blue, cobalt, sand, red and green.

Sold by: Mail order, online and by retailers nationwide, including Macy’s and Linens ‘n Things from October 2005 through January 2010 for about $35. The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles and contact Copco for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Copco toll free at (866) 255-9237 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.copco.com

Another 2 feet of snow!!!!! February 23, 2010

God bless people who have a sense of humor!

Old Navy Fundamentals Sale February 22, 2010

Old Navy has a great sale right now $19 for adult jeans and kids are $12!!  It is time to stock up!  I personally love Old Navy tanks especially for summer.  The sale is only on for a week and who can pass up $5 tank tops?!?  You must be crazy!!

This one is for all the full time working momma’s out there. February 22, 2010

Housework was a woman’s job, but one evening, Jenny arrived home from work to find the children bathed, one load of laundry in the washer and another in the dryer. Dinner was on the stove, and the table set. She was astonished! It turns out that Ralph had read an article that said, ‘Wives who work full-time and had to do their own housework were too tired to have sex’. The night went very well. The next day, she told her office friends all about it. ‘We had a great dinner. Ralph even cleaned up the kitchen. He helped the kids do their homework, folded all the laundry and put it away. I really enjoyed the evening.’ ‘But what about afterward?’ asked her friends. ‘Oh, that……..Ralph was too tired.’ God is good

Robeez Shoes Review February 21, 2010

I was in the market for some shoes that my daughter can crawl in and stay on her feet.  These shoes truly past the test for sure!  They promote good balance, while protecting little feet from the world. They stay on too, with elasticized ankles to ensure a perfectly snug fit.  

I was worried that my daughter would fuss at her shoes and try and pull them off like her socks.  I had no issues with them I was checking to make sure she could not kick them off and there was no signs of them even slipping off I was thrilled!  I was also please to find out that these shoes were eco-friendly.  They are made with Eco-friendly leather linings and outsole provide breathability and comfort.  These shoes are not stiff they are very flexible much like slippers. Medical experts agree that the best way for a foot to develope properly is to be bare foot it is nice with the Robeez that her foot is protected yet has the same feel as being barefoot.

Outstanding Features:

• Organic canvas and recycled leather upper
• Eco-friendly, naturally tanned leather linings for breathability
• Naturally tanned suede outsole for comfort
• Water-soluble inks used for designs

 

There are basically three levels of shoes:

 There’s Soft Soles – an ideal shoe for everyday indoor and light outdoor wear.

Mini Shoez - for a more stylish “real-shoe” look with a water-repellent sole for light outdoor use. 

The Tredz – with a flexible water-resistant sole perfect for toddler’s outdoor explorations.

I was able to find my daughters first pair at GAP they have a small collection in their store.  Robeez has a store locator on their website so check it out to find out the latest sales and local stores near you selling Robeez.