Transitioning Your Toddler to a New Room

Here’s my sweet 2 year old sleeping in her crib for one of the last times.  We have one of those cribs that converts into a toddler bed by removing one of the sides.  She’s been in that all her life, about 34 months.  Now that baby sister is coming to occupy that crib, she’s [...]

Book Review: Have a New Husband by Friday

If you are a married woman or considering marrying anytime soon, I wholeheartedly recommend reading Have a New Husband by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman.  (Yes, this book will deliver on its promise, although it will probably take you more than 5 days to read it because you’re a busy mom) 
I have been a big fan of psychologist [...]

Quinoa and Black Beans

Quinoa is supposed to be super healthy, so here’s a chance to give it a try in Monday’s Meal, courtesy allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) [...]

No Cookies Mom!

I was in the grocery store with my 5 and 2 year old.  Right as you walked in the door, there was a table full of cookies for 10 cents each from the bakery.  They were sold in packages of 18.  This was a no brainer for this pregnant momma!  18 cookies for $1.80 baked [...]

I May Be Smiling, But My Baby is Kicking My Abs!

Yes, I am happy that my baby is kicking a lot.  It’s a wonderful reassurance that she’s in there and doing well.  But ever since Labor Day (so appropriate!), she has been kicking HARD!  Not the “oooh, it’s so cute to feel her flutter in there.”  It’s the “OW!  Who punched me in the belly?”  [...]

Recipe from The Potluck Club Cookbook

As promised, here’s the recipe for Monday’s Meal from The Potluck Club Cookbook, a wonderful, easy cookbook I reviewed last week, authored by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson.  Enjoy! 
Linda’s Chicken Tortilla Casserole

 2 ½ Tbsp.     chopped onions
¼ cup              butter
3 Tbsp.            flour
1 ½ cups          milk
¾ cup              chicken broth
1 tsp.               salt
3 Tbsp.            jalapeno peppers
1 ½ cups [...]

Book Review: The Potluck Club Cookbook

The Potluck Club Cookbook caught my eye because it has one of my favorite words on the cover:  EASY.  Nowadays, potlucks are a great way to enjoy socializing without breaking the bank, and this cookbook will help you bring a dish you can be proud of that didn’t take you 3 hours to make. 
As it says on the [...]

Baby Girl Names

The ultrasound shows we’re having a girl, but I never totally count on that until the baby actually arrives!  My daughter wanted to name her “Brownie” but that’s out   Giggles and Bubbles were also talked about. 
Assuming we’re having a girl in 7 weeks, what names do you like the best from this list? 

Sabrina
Sarah
Faith
Kate
Jade
Lucy

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Need a new salad idea?  Try this Monday’s Meal, Chicken Fiesta Salad, from allrecipes.com: 
Ingredients:

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1/2 cup salsa
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, cut into [...]

Swollen Feet During Pregnancy – What to Do?

Okay friends…it’s hot out.  We don’t have AC.  Most weeks of the year, this is just fine, but for about 5-8 weeks in August and September it gets pretty hot in my house.  Thankfully as I type I have a fan pointed to my body and am feeling comfy.  Except for that feeling in my [...]