Sunday, February 15, 2009

Neato Sketo


It doesn't look like much, but it is super yummy and pretty healthy too!


Vege left overs? Why not puree them and freeze for baby food or put in Spaghetti Sauce, etc.


Neato:
So I LOVE chocolate and brownies are even better! I found these brownies called "No Pudge Fudge" You can make a whole pan of them or you can make a single serving in the microwave. And the best part is only one ingredient to add......Yogurt! Single serving is 2 tbs of brownie mix and 1 tbs of yogurt. One minute in the microwave and I have a super yummy warm brownie.......If I am really needing REAL chocolate, I just add one little dark chocolate dove square in the middle and I have a sort of healthy chocolate molten cake. Yum!

Sketo:
This is the first time I have bought a baby food maker. I really like it. I take our left over veges and puree them up and freeze for later. Great for baby food and I have even put the pureed carrots in Spaghetti sauce for added nutrition. I even mixed in some pureed veges in tomato sauce and we made our own english muffin pizzas for lunch. My kids have always loved veges, but for kids who don't, it is a great way to sneak them in.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

25 Random Things

I am completely addicted to several things, one being Facebook at the moment. And the rules are, once you have been "tagged" you have to write 25 Random things about yourself and then tag 25 more people. So here we go......25 Random Things about ME!


1. I had to be tagged twice before I was motivated enough to write this.
2. I ran Hood to Coast 2 years ago and averaged an 8 minute mile for 16 miles. However, I haven't found the time to get serious about running again.
3. I am too scared to ride a bike, unless I am in a wide open parking lot all alone. Otherwise, I am afraid I will get hit by a car or fall off a cliff.
4. My Husband is 8 years my senior. I am always saying things like, " I was only in 6th grade when you went on your mission."
5. On that note, I turn the big 3-0 next year, and for the first time in my life, I want a party.
6. I love to cook healthy meals for my family, but some how I always end up in the ice cream at 8pm, stop buying the ice cream!
7. I have 4 kids ages 5 and under!
8. I am an only child.
9. I used to work in the Oncology Unit at Kaiser and I really miss it.
10. My Favorite Shows include but are not limited to the following, Psych, The office, So you think you can dance, American Idol, etc......the list goes on. thank goodness for DVR and the ability to fast forward the boring stuff. Otherwise I would be watching hours of TV.
11. My Husband and I love to remember and sing old commercials and theme songs from sit-coms......"Merry Christmas from Payless, Merry Christmas"........."Together, we're gonna find our way, you and I, together (Silver Spoons)
12. We also can sing "background" music for any situation that comes our way. For example: Today I was telling Maddie to push the bike in the garage so we could close it, and Jared and I both started to sing " Push it, Push it real good" (Salt N Pepa)
13. I really honestly like all kinds of music, except what I like to call "angry music"
14. I love Garage sales; even if I don't find anything to buy.
15. I love taking pictures of every event, however it has been a year since I have developed any of my photos.
16. I was baptized as a baby and at the age of 20. And I still keep in contact with the Missionary who baptized me 8 years ago. We even went to each other's Weddings.
17. I was married in the Salt Lake City Temple, even though I have never lived in Utah.
18. I love to talk on the phone, but some how sending emails has become more popular
19. I love to travel, especially in South America. I have been to Puerto Vallarta and Santiago, Chile (and Argentina for about 2 hrs)
20. I am afraid to travel to Europe for some reason. ( I always imagine being kidnapped, hey I'm cute! But Jared is quick to remind me that I am also annoying and they would probably send me back after an hour or so)
21. I think my husband is a much more interesting person than I am, and I tend to talk more about him than I do about myself.
22. I got straight A's in college (except for a business class) However, I am completely terrified of returning to finish my degree.
23. Ebay is so much fun! I love to buy and sell and buy some more.
24. I always wanted to be a flight attendant......."In Case of an emergency, please follow the illuminated floor lights to your nearest exit."
25. Yippie, I get to go to Seattle in March for a weekend with my sister in law. No kids, No hubby, just ME! I had to use my frequent fly-er miles before they expired.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Put Your Left Hand Out, Put Your Right On Top.....

Okay, we are forced to watch this commercial dozens of times every day. My Kids LOVE it. This is the one time that I regret having DVR and the ability to rewind everything. But I have to admit, I secretly enjoyed it the first 20 times. I'm over it now. (oh, go down to the bottom of the blog and pause my music so you can hear it)
Enjoy!

 

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Talking about YouTube - Pull Ups Potty Dance
 

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Super Saturday Steals!


50 cents each!


3$ for everything here! Gymboree, Naartjie, Children's Place, Gap, Old Navy, all my favorites!

Okay, to date, this was my best garage sale day ever! I can't believe all the great finds. The wooden flower pictures are almost exactly like some pictures that Pottery Barn sold last year for over 30$ a piece. Good thing I decided not to buy them. I like these pictures better and they were only 50 cents each. They look so cute in the girls room.

The clothes were a steal too. All great brands and in perfect condition. They will be great for Maddie's fall wardrobe this year. And for only 3$! You just can't beat that.

Garage sales are really getting good these days! I think all these things would have been donated in the past, but now everyone is trying to penny pinch and earn back every last dollar they can. It is great for the wallet (of buyers and sellers)!