Fathers Day Printable

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Taking Our Stress out on our Kids...

I think this post is just for me to remind me...

But I hope you find something in it to help you to!!

As mothers, it seems we are constantly trying to juggle a million responsibilities. With these responsibilities comes stress, a lot of stress. 
Enter children, and before we know it, we are taking all our stress out on them. Isn't it interesting, we often treat strangers and coworkers better than our own family. 


Take a few minutes to figure out what is causing the stress. Are we tired, overwhelmed, money trouble, marriage stress or work stress? Maybe we have just had a long day. Regardless, Stress is going to happen, and we should do all we can to avoid taking it out on our children. They don't understand what we are dealing with and it is not their fault.

On top of that, dumping our stress on our children is not the answer either. We don't need to tell them all our woes. They can't fix it, they don't understand it, and at their age, they don't need to be stressed and worried about grown up problems.

So.. What can we do?

Focus on our children - Don't Multitask
When we have a lot to do, and a lot on our minds, it is easy to think that multitasking is the answer. When we are trying to make dinner, help kids with homework, fold laundry, AND listen to our 5 year old talk about their day, everything else will be more important than what happened at recess. We take our frustrations and stress out on our children because they are making it hard for us to get EVERYTHING ELSE done. The laundry can wait, and so can dinner. Sit down with your child. Give them your undivided attention and focus on their words and their facial expressions. Not only will it bring you closer, but we won't see them as a stress, we will see them as the children we love more than anything. Remember LOVE is spelled T-I-M-E.

Establish a routine
We need to put our families and children on a routine. With a routine, we will know what to expect and so will our children. This will eliminate a lot of stress that comes from the unknown and from struggles with bed time and meal time. Our children will be better behaved when things are predictable. This mean less stress triggers for us as mothers.

Minimize 
Minimize the stuff in our homes. When we have more than we can maintain, even if it is just too many clothes, everything becomes overwhelming and stressful. We will quickly take our stress out on our children. Work to make the spaces in our lives manageable. Give away, throw out, and get rid of. The clutter in our homes and cars becomes overwhelming and makes the other stresses seem even worse. 

Don't Over Schedule
We shouldn't over schedule ourselves or our children. To many things on our family plates will always bring stress. Our kids don't need to be involved in a million extra curricular activities, and we don't have to say yes to every play date and activity. We need to PROTECT our families time. This protection will bring peace and time together. Plus there will be less rushing. Rushing compounds stress.

Have Realistic Expectations
We don't have to be super women. And, we SHOULD NOT COMPARE OURSELVES TO OTHER MOMS. We need to be realistic about what we can tackle and undertake. When we start comparing we tend to see everyone else's strengths and our weaknesses. It is never a fair comparison. We should surround ourselves with people and things that are supportive and uplifting. Not things that make us feel inadequate.

Put Ourselves in our Children's Shoes 
As mothers, we need to take a minute to see things from our children's perspectives. Have empathy. Realize they don't mean to upset us. They are young, learning, and inquisitive. They don't know rush, hurry, or quick. If we can take just a second and see things from their eyes, we will not be so quick to take our frustrations out on them. 

See our Children as People
When we are stressed, it is easy to see our children as objects. Objects that are keeping us from what we are trying to do. We are trying to make dinner, or answer the phone, or fold the laundry and their need for help or attention is getting in the way. We need to see them as people. Little people. They have thoughts and hopes and dreams and good days and bad days just like us. It is the laundry that is actually getting in the way of us being with our kids, Right?

Manage our Time
Clique, I know, but vital. Time management is so important to our lives. We do need to stay organized and manage our responsibilities and the time it takes to get things done. 

Plan Ahead
This goes right along with managing our time. Being prepared and planning ahead will help eliminate a lot of our family stress. Make lunches for school the night before, lay out clothes the night before, even set the breakfast table before you go to bed each night. Round up backpacks and school work, shoes and socks before everyone goes to sleep. Make reasonable preparations to eliminate having to rush. Rushing brings stress, especially with children. 

Have a Sense of Humor
Laugh. When you are ready to loose your temper with your children because you are stressed, laugh first. Even if you have to force yourself. You will find it fixes a lot of things. 

Find Time For Yourself 
As mother's we are always taking care of other people. We forget to take care of ourselves. We should pick one or two things we would like to learn or get better at, hobbies or interest, and find time for them. Along with this, we need to eat right, exercise, even if it is just a walk around the block, and get enough sleep. When we are hungry and tired we loose our temper and take our frustrations out on our kids. 

Play together as a Family
We have to find time to recreate and relax together as a family. Life needs to be filled with work and play. When families play together they grow closer, develop stronger relationships, and have more patience for one another. Plus it is a needed diversion from the stress we deal with each day. Find time at least once a week to do something fun together (this doesn't mean it has to cost money).


Stress is part of life. Taking it out on our kids doesn't have to be. 

DO YOU EVER CATCH YOURSELF TAKING YOUR STRESS OUT ON YOUR KIDS?
HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR STRESS?

 

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Party Hat Snack Mix

How cute is this idea for any gathering!! LOVE IT!!

How to make those cute Hats.....

You'll need Bugles (I used the Caramel Bugles because they are a bit sturdier)

Candy melting disks

Colorful non-pareils

Spice Drops candy 

Melt the candy disks (and 1 Tablespoon Vegetable shortening ~ optional) on medium power for 1 minute and then stir,

 continuing on in 30 second increments until melted.

Dip your bugles into the melted candy leaving the bottom undipped Gently Press your Spice Drop on the top of the bugle holding from the bottom.

 Now dip the bottom in the melted candy.

Keep your non pareils close...

and immediately dip the bottom of the Bugle into them

Gently place each "hat" onto wax paper to dry.

When the hats are setting you can make your snack mix

 

Cake Batter Party Mix

1 bag buttered popcorn, popped with unpopped kernels removed

4 cups thin pretzel sticks

4 cups Rice Chex mix

1 cup salted peanuts

2 cups mini marshmallows

6 Tablespoons of white cake mix

1 (12.6 oz bag) M&M's (a little more than 2 cups)

16 oz. white chocolate. 

1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

In a wax lined roasting pan combine popcorn, pretzels, Chex, peanuts, Marshmallows and M&M's.( no penuts for me)

Sprinkle evenly with dry cake mix.

Over a double boiler (or in microwave) melt your white chocolate.

When melted pour over your mix. 

Using a spoon stir until the mix is evenly coated with white chocolate.

Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles on top and stir to combine

 Let sit until chocolate is set, 20-30 minutes

Once the chocolate is set  you can add your party hats combining them evenly throughout the mix.

 

There you have it...easy, super cute and yummy.  

  

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Fathers Day Ideas!!

Looking for  some cute printable's or ideas for  Fathers Day?! Check these out!

When Is Fathers Day?

When is Father’s Day? It’s Sunday, June 19, 2011!  The United States celebrates fathers on the third Sunday in June and made a national holiday in 1966. Are you ready for Father’s Day 2011 in the US on Sunday, June 19th!

And on with a few Ideas...

#1 - World’s Greatest Dad Gift {printable} - Here is a little Fathers craft DIY project made with Martha Stewart’s free Retro word art template.

 

You can add this template to what ever you would like!!

Found at Martha Stewert living.

#2 Father’s Day Coupon Book -

Free to down load from tip junkie

#3 - Daddyland passes... I just thought these were adorable.

Free printable found at Disney Family Fun

#4 Fathers Day Picture Puzzle ( kids activity)

 

I am really loving this Idea!!!!

Found at Impress your kids Step by step instructions included. ;)

This Last one... I'm really not sure I have seen anything cuter than this!!

#5 Light Switch Frames found at Keeping it Simple

This easy step by step project found on their website..

Here are a few Ideas.. I have found so many more, so stay tuned for some more Ideas!!

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Mini Lasagna Cups

Oh my oh my. look what i have stubled across!!

How fun are these little lasagnas? And so fun to eat, no utensils needed!!
 

Mini Lasagna Cups

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb sausage
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
24 wonton wrappers
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown sausage and hamburger in a large skillet over medium high heat and drain. Divide into 4 portions and reserve three for another night. Add spaghetti sauce to remaining meat mixture and stir to combine.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray, and arrange a wonton wrapper in each cup. Take half the ricotta mixture and divide it among the 12 cups. Top with half of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place another wonton wrapper over the cheese, and repeat the layers by adding the remaining ricotta cheese, meat sauce, and top with shredded cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are golden. Cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Makes 12 mini lasagnas or 3 servings.

 Nutritional Information for this recipe can be found at CalorieCount.com.

 

 

For full step by stap instructions please go here-   kevinandamanda

 And Enjoy!!!

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Family Subway Art!!

Just Adorable!!! I LOVE subway Art, so I'm adding this to my collection!!


Check out this free Printable. Click http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/05/family-subway-art-freebie.html to chose color and free printable template. ;)



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Recognizing a Graduate

My Little Madison Graduates from Pre-School this week...
So it got me thinking i wanted to make something a little cute for all the little graduates this year. Easy, Simple, and fun!! here are a cute fun Ideas i found...

Free Printable and idea found It is What it is





Graduation Treat Tops found The Idea Room




These are just adorable Found at dining-and-whining




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{Summer FUN Chart and Photo Journal}

I work from home and sometimes it can be hard to entertain your kids and be productive at work!! I have a few ideas up my sleeve ill be sharing soon but when i came across this summer FUN chart I feel like a weight has been lifted!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!

Found here at the crafting chicks ...


Here are some summer fun ideas from THEIR list, but leave a comment if you have another fun idea-What is something you will do this summer?  We would love to know!
1.  Backyard camp out   {    }
2.  Read-a-thon   {     }
3.  Family Movie Night  {     }
4.  Go to the Library   {     }
5.  Go to the movies   {     }
6.  Backyard swim party   {     }
7.  Go to Lagoon   {     }
8.  Neighborhood drive-in    {     }
9.  Go to the Splash Pad   {     }
10.  Make Summer Smoothies  {     }
11.  Dinosaur Park   {     }
12.  Make a puppet show   {     }
13.  Run through Sprinklers  {     }
14.  Ride the Frontrunner   {     }
15.  Go on a Nature Walk   {     }
16.  Go to a parade   {     }
17.  Fireworks Show   {     }
18.  Blow Bubbles   {     }
19.  Walk to the Pie Pantry   {     }
20.  Watermelon Night   {     }
21.  Water Balloon Fun   {     }
22.  Paint with Pudding   {     }
23.  Celebrate an Unbirthday  {     }
24.  Family Picnic   {     }
25.  Side Walk Chalk Art   {     }
26.  Go miniature golfing   {     }
27.  Go to Boondocks   {     }
28.  Eat snow cones   {     }
29.  Grow strawberries   {     }
30.  Make ice cream   {     }
31.  Go on a Roadtrip  {     }
32.  Night Stargazing   {     }
33.  Play frisbee   {     }
34.  Children’s Museum   {     }
35.  Build a Fort   {     }
36.  Family Game Night     {     }
37.  Make homemade playdoh  {     }
38.  Build a Sandcastle   {     }
39.  Pizza Party!   {     }
40.  Make rootbeer floats   {     }
41.  Go to the ZOO   {     }
42.  Gateway Fun  {     }
43.  Play at a Beach   {     }
44.  Airplane Museum   {     }
45.  IMAX show   {     }
& then I left the last 5 blank-so we can add a few more.  My kids can add a sticker to each # after we do the activity.

and that's not all......
She also created a Photo book!!! LOVE it!!



SUMMER FUN CHART:  download-  summer_fun_chart_vertical.html

Then just add your own Pictures.. ;)


SUMMER PHOTO JOURNAL FRONT:  download- summer_fun_journal_art_for_cov.html

Isn't this the cutest thing ever!!! I'm making mine now I'm so excited!!


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Play Room Rules

I wanted to make something cute to hang in our playroom. I have been wanting to try something on a canvas so I came up with so playroom rules.

I got my Cricut out, used vinyl for the stencil.

Then i painted the stencil. I mixed up the colors in Pink, Purple and Green for the stars..

I took off the stencil and wallah.... Play Room Rules. ...

This was a fun project.. And look forward in trying it again real soon. ;)

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Quick Clean Ups.

Today I'd like to share some quick cleaning/organizing tips with you.  We all need a quick clean up around the house before an unexpected guest arrives, before dinner or bedtime or at the end of a busy week.  Today I'm going to share with you three different plans for quick clean ups, depending on how much time you have for your quick clean.  No assessing the situation, just take your time into consideration and start your quick clean up and declutter.

So how much time do you have?

15 minutes - run around and quickly clean what is visibly dirty

30  minutes - take a bit more time to clean what is visibly dirty and what can be cleaned using a little more time

60 minutes - this could easily be a weekly cleaning schedule

A couple quick tips with the list? 

• set your timer
• no distractions
• quick declutter might mean tossing items in a laundry basket and hiding in a closet to sort through later
• spot clean = clean what is visibly dirty
• cleaning wipes are great for quick cleaning and disposal
• add tasks that you need to do for your home

You can go here to grab your own Quick Clean Ups - Just Start Cleaning printable.  Next time you need to clean up in a hurry, grab the list and check your way through it to a quickly cleaned up home.

Information Found http://cleanmama.blogspot.com/2011/05/quick-clean-ups.html

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Pie in a Jar

I came across the cutest thing in the whole world... Check out these Pie's in a Jar..I thought these would be perfect for gifts, family get together, or put in the freezer and enjoy whenever you want!

These are individual-sized pies made in little glass jars that can go straight from your freezer to your oven to your mouth. SO cute.  These are just about the best little gift from the kitchen you could share with someone!

So check this out....

Pie in Jar

This is the type of jar you’ll need.

They’re half-pint jars, but short and squatty instead of tall and skinny ( ha ha just how i want to be.. )   here is the link to buy them on Amazon.

Step 1: Pie Dough
The first thing you’ll need is dough. You can use any pie dough you like or link to homemade crust That particular recipe will make 4 jars.Or if you’re really want to make it easy, even a store bought crust will do.

Step 2: Make a topper and line the jar
Roll out a small handful of dough. This is just for the tops of your pies, so eyeball about that much. Grab the ring part of your jar and use that as your cookie cutter. Brilliant, right? Cut out the tops and set aside

Use the rest of the dough to line the jars. (No, you do not need to grease them) The great part is that there’s no rolling required! Just take little pieces and press them in. Make sure it’s pressed all the way up to the top of the jar, or pretty close to it.

Step 3: Fill ‘er up
You’ll need about 1/2 C filling for each jar. You can use any filling your little pie-craving heart desires, even canned!

Here’s the basic recipe (for 4 pies)

2 C prepared fruit (pitted, diced, peeled, etc.)

2 T sugar- brown or white (use more or less depending on sweetness of fruit)

2 T flour- (again, more if your fruit is super juicy like cherries, less if it’s pretty dry)

1 T butter (divided between the pies)

Seasonings/flavorings- cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract, citrus zest etc)

When your filling is all combined, divide it between the jars and dot a pat of butter on top (about 1/4 T)

Step 4: Top it offMake sure your “lid” has a vent so steam can escape. You can use a knife to make a couple of slits or a tiny cookie cutter to make it decorative..

When your topper is ready, slip it onto the top of the pie. It will be large enough that the outside edge goes up the side of the dough-covered jar a bit, as show in the picture below. Then use your finger, or a fork (as seen above), to press the 2 pieces of dough together to seal. And nobody even think about mentioning the state of my fingernails.

Another option is to do a crumb topping. I put a basic crumb topping on my cherry pies and they were sooo yummy

**Crumb Topping (for 4-6 pies)

1/4C brown sugar

1/4 C flour

2 T oats

1/4 T cinnamon

3 T cold butter

Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter. Add oats and stir to combine.

** Optional step here that I HIGHLY recommend: Brush pie tops with butter and sprinkle with sugar at this point. Yumminess highly intensified!

Step 5: Freeze ‘em!
Ready for this? When your pies are all done and topped, place metal lids back on and seal them tight

Then pop these little cuties in the freezer. There they will stay until you find yourself having an insatiable craving for home-baked goodness. You’ll be reaching for the crumbs at the bottom of the keebler box when suddenly your eyes will light up because you remember you have THESE sitting in your freezer.

Or when you have unexpected guests in need of impressing, or a friend needing to be cheered up, or it’s Thursday…I can think of a million reasons why one should have a constant supply of fresh pie in the freezer.

Step 6: Bake ‘em

Now first let me say that one of the biggest concerns from everyone is about the jars breaking in the oven. All I can say it that I’ve baked hundreds of these and never once has a jar broken. These are canning jars- they are designed to be boiled, pressure cooked, etc. So it’s different than putting any ol’ piece of glass in the oven. They bake just fine! But if you’re freaking out then my advice would be this: remove lids from jars and place jars on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in a COLD oven. Then turn the oven to 375. That will give the jars a chance to warm up slowly as the oven preheats. If you’re really worried you can always let them sit at room temp for a bit first before putting them in a cold oven. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the middles are bubbly. If you’re baking them fresh and not frozen they take about 45 minutes.

Idea and Recipe found ourbestbites and greenweddingshoes I found a lot of links, recipes and stuff on the Internet..

Are these not the cutest things youve ever seen??

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Easter Meal Recepies

Easter Meal Ideas... I found  most of them on one of my favorite recipe sites...

Cami at HOME COOKIN FOR SIX 

if you havent been to her site you need to!!

I just made my whole meal from her site... ;)

Breakfast -

Chocolate Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

This one I'm sooo excited for!!

Chocolate Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

1/2 cup mascarpone, at room temperature

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus more for grating

12 slices day-old brioche, about 3/4-inch thick (I used thick cut french bread)

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more if needed

Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Strawberry Syrup, warmed, recipe follows

      Cook's Note: Mascarpone is similar to cream cheese in flavor (but better) and has the consistency to match. It makes a great base for this super-easy yummy filling.

     Combine the mascarpone, heavy cream, orange zest and sugar in a bowl. Add the melted chocolate and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. Using an offset spatula or butter knife, take a generous scoop of the chocolate-mascarpone filling, about 2 tablespoons, and slather it on 1 slice of the brioche, and then top with another slice of brioche. Repeat with the remaining slices and filling; you will make 6 sandwiches.
     In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half to make an egg bath. (If you don't have half-and-half, milk or heavy cream will work just fine.)
    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.  Preheat a nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, moving it around to coat the surface. Dip each sandwich in the egg bath, turning over to coat and soak both sides. Place the sandwich on the hot griddle. (Place only as many sandwiches as will fit easily on the griddle, don't overcrowd.) Cook, in batches, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to an oven-safe platter and cover loosely with foil. Place in the oven to keep warm. Add more butter to the griddle, as necessary, and cook the remaining sandwiches.
    Cut the sandwiches diagonally in half, and serve 2 to 3 halves per person. Dust the sandwich with confectioners' sugar and grate chocolate over the top. Ladle a generous portion of the Strawberry Syrup over the sandwiches, or serve alongside for your guests to serve themselves.

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Dinner / Lunch - We will be having a BBQ...

 Firehall Steak Marinade

Firehall Steak Marinade½ cups Olive Oil
¼ cups Brown Sugar
4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Halved
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 teaspoons Montreal Steak Spice
1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Grated
½ cups Teriyaki Sauce (I Use Kikkoman)
4 whole Steaks (strip Loins, Flank Or Other)
      Combine ingredients in a large Ziploc bag (don’t be like me—make sure there are no holes in the bag!), close bag and squeeze to mix the ingredients. Add 4 medium striploin steaks (or your choice of beef steak) to the bag and seal. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or even overnight to marinate and then grill the steaks as you normally would. Steaks can be frozen in the marinade as well, just defrost them in the refrigerator and grill. Recipe can also be doubled to increase the amount of marinade. Enjoy! This also works great on chicken and pork!
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....Easy Tasty Garlic Bread  


Easy, Tasty Garlic Bread1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

       Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix with garlic powder and dried parsley. Place Italian bread on a medium baking sheet. Using a basting brush, brush generously with the butter mixture. Bake in the preheated oven approximately 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and any remaining butter mixture. Return to oven approximately 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned.


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Best Deviled Eggs 

 
Found tasteofhome


For Dessert...... Spiced Carrot Cake

 

I love Carrot Cake it is One of my favorites.

 THE Best Carrot Cake Hands Down2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cup oil
4 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 TBS. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp allspice

1 tsp. salt 3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts  FROSTING:        Beat ingredients together. 12 oz. powdered sugar 6 0z. cream cheese softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 TBS. butter 2 TBS. milk
Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl mix oil and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together then add to egg mixture. Mix well. Fold in carrots and nuts. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Watch carefully due to oven variances. Let cool completely. Make frosting. Frost cake then enjoy!

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Happy Easter!!!


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Directions

• Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the next 10 ingredients; mix well. Evenly fill the whites. Garnish with parsley and paprika. Yield: 2 dozen.

Bloggie!!!

I wanted to share my new toy... I love to always have my Camera on me, i always keep my small one on me but my 5 year old has claimed it hers... SO.... I got me a new one to keep in my Purse or Diaper Bag.

so Introducing..... my new toy....

Highlights: 8GB, Full HD 1080p video, 12.8-megapixel stills, 3.0" (diag.) touch screen, flip-out USB arm, MP4 video format, works with iMovie®

and you can easily upload your movies to your favorite social networking sites like Youtube^™ and Facebook^™1.
 

Just something so fun.. I love that it is a Video Camera and it takes Pictures... :)

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MeatLoaf

I love meatloaf..... A lot of People do not... specially my family, so I always have to order it when we go out....

But ya know what?!! Im goign to give it a try!! lol wish me Luck!!

Ingredients

• 3 thick slices white bread, torn into large pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley
• 12 ounces ground beef chuck (90 percent lean), preferably pasture-raised
• 12 ounces ground pork, preferably pasture-raised
• 12 ounces ground veal, preferably milk-fed
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse bread in a food processor until finely ground. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.) Transfer to a medium bowl.
2. Pulse garlic, onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in food processor until finely chopped. Add to breadcrumbs. Add meats, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together using your hands. Transfer mixture to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.
3. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup ketchup and the brown sugar until smooth; brush onto meat. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160 degrees, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

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