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A DAY IN THE SNOW WITH THE KIDS!

January 15, 2012 By Shanda Leave a Comment

Playing with the kids in the snow!

Took the kids outside to try to build a snowman and we found that the snow was not good packing snow. It was just good enough to get a few good snowballs which made everything more fun.

The kids made snow angels and we built a snow wall to keep the bad people out. Please take time to get your kids out of the house into the fresh cold air. They need the fresh air and time with the family to help them grow up happy and healthy!

: Palying with the kids in the snow!

: Playing with the kids in the snow!

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APPLE DIP RECIPE

January 15, 2012 By Shanda Leave a Comment

Many of us may be trying to redirect our attention to being more conscientious in our food choices.
There is nothing better than a plate of fresh fruit! If you are craving a sweet treat and want to indulge with an apple or banana, give this dip a try. It will hit the spot and your children may even consider eating fruit with a little dollup of this sweet treat on the side. This can be a great option for teenagers who are coming to “hang out,” dessert with friends, or a fun valentine treat.

Gourmet Apple Dip

8 oz. cream cheese – softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 Skor bars or ¼ to ½ cup Heath Toffee pieces

Mix together cream cheese, granulated sugar and brown sugar.

Crunch up candy bars & stir with spoon. Serve with sliced apples,

bananas, and/or berries.

Enjoy!

CREDITS TO SAVVY GIRL

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HASHBROWN QUICHE

January 15, 2012 By Shanda Leave a Comment

We served this for Sunday Brunch and it was fabulous!
We hope your family enjoys this quiche as much as we did.Hash Brown Quiche

1 pkg. (24 oz.) shredded hash browns or 3-4 potatoes, cooked & shredded

1/4 c. butter, melted

2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded

2 c. ham, bacon, or sausage, chopped

6 eggs

1½ c. milk

½ t. salt

Lightly press hash browns in well greased 9 x 13. Brush top with melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn down temperature to 350 degrees. Beat eggs, milk & salt, set aside. Layer cheese and meat over hash browns, then pour egg mixture over. Bake 350 for 30-40 minutes. (Until inserted knife is clean.)

Credits to: http://savvygirlcompany-foods.blogspot.com/search/label/breakfast

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FIRST BIG SNOW IN MICHIGAN!

January 15, 2012 By Shanda Leave a Comment

Sledding with my Kids

So this winter has been very mild and I have been loving it. I love running to get groceries and not worrying about the snow. Well, we finally got hit big time with snow and the kids LOVE IT!

First thing Sat. morning Nevaeh ran in my bedroom and asked if we could go sledding as a family. I will admit that most times I hope Daddy takes the kids out in the cold while I stay in and blog. Not this time…I wanted some quality time with my family and I am so thankful I did. I forgot how much fun it is to slide down the hill. My kids had a blast and boy are they dare devils.

I totally love that we got spend the day at the sledding hill along with tons of other parents! The hill was totally packed and everyone was so friendly. At one point Paityn stopped in the middle of the hill climb and started crying…she was mad cause Korbyn went down the hill without her. Another little boy who looked to be about 10 years old stopped and offered her his sled. What a sweatheart he was! I could tell his Mom was so proud of him!

Well, if you are thinking of taking your kids sledding..get out there and do it.

: Sledding with my Kids

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LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS OR WHAT TO SPEND YOUR MONEY CHRISTMAS MONEY ON.

December 21, 2011 By Shanda Leave a Comment

Jawbone ERA

Give your dad/grad an extra hand with Jawbone ERA: a hands-free, stylish headset that comes in four bright colors and designs.

It lends an extra hand to any super-dad – whether he’s on a business trip, cooking dinner or coaching T-ball.
Plus, ERA makes it easy for the grad to keep in touch with Mom and Dad (hands free!) as they head off to college, go backpacking and beyond.

· ERA uses voice-to-text technology that allows dads & grads to dial, email, text or Tweet – just by using their voice. It can also stream music or give turn by turn GPS directions right to the ear. SRP is $129.

ARTIST KIT BY KICOKIDS

$22.00

Perfect for travel, school or everyday use, this artist kit comes with a colored paper notepad, color pencils and sharpener in a canvas case. It’s ideal for the artist in the making! AWESOME! An adorable kit that you can bring everywhere!

PEDIPED GIRLS SHOES

Stella Silver sparkle shoes are perfect for the Holidays! Gorgeous!! Perfect shoes that are well made and great for your kids feet. This stylish pair will turn heads!

BABY BLANKET MUSIC

www.babyblanketmusic.com is a great stocking stuffer. Check out the site! Adorable CD’s that will get your kids movin.

OH MI BOD

All of the products they produce are super sophisticated, of high quality and come with a one year warranty. They have been featured in mainstream publications such as, Oprah magazine, women’s health and the New York Times. This is for the naughty one on your list. Vibrators that you can hook up to you IPOD. FUN!

Morphology

This game is fun and perfect to get your brain working. We highly recommend it.

The Morphologist is the builder each round and rotates with each team. Without talking, the Morphologist must ‘morph’ the pieces into the word.

Each time the team correctly guesses the word in the 1 minute allowed, they move forward one lily pad. Then the die is passed to the left.

But be ready-the board will take twists and turns as you hop your way through! When you land on a lily pad that says roll, you must roll the die and watch your creativity and laughter grow

PLUSH POPPY COWGIRL RIDERS.

What to get the princess who has everything? More glitz and glamour!! With the trend of costume aesthetics making it’s way into mainstream fashion, shows like Toddlers and Tiaras have brought this trend to the pint-sized age group, bringing stage fashion to street wear. New for the 2011 holiday season, Cicciabella Cowgirl Riders blend fashion and comfort for all little princesses!

Designed with trendy tots in mind, Cicciabella Cowgirl Riders are a line of western-inspired boots that come in a wide selection of vintage prints. Loved by fresh faced pageant veteran Eden Wood, the line features high-glamour detailed embroidering, soft faux suede and plushy lining is paired with a rugged sole for indoor or outdoor wear. Parents with Style LOVES these adorable slippers!! WARM! We love how well made they are and how adorable they look on our kids feet.

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“Great Gifts for the Tween/Teen in Your Family”

December 21, 2011 By Shanda Leave a Comment

“Great Gifts for the Tween/Teen in Your Family”

Tattooed By Inky – a great gift for your son or daughter who needs a fresh scent without smelling too grown up! These high-adrenaline body sprays are fun and spunky and catered to the young, hip and trendy tween/teen audience. The bright graphic bottle is cool to look at and easy to handle, delivering just the right amount of scent. Each bottle retails for $5.99 at Target Stores

DRAKO (BLUE – MALE) – for the strong, enigmatic and fiery guy with an elemental blend of spices, musk and precious woods.

A MI AMOR (PINK – FEMALE) – vividly captures all your loving feelings of passion and romance with a complex blend of white florals, vanilla and amber.

SUDDEN FREEDOM (PURPLE – FEMALE) – for the confident, vibrant and independent woman who reaches for the stars and inspires others to do the same. A fresh and feminine bouquet of aquatic florals, pink jasmine and warm rosewood, this scent innately captures your charismatic spirit and style.Jordin Sparks “Because of You” – perfect for the sassy tween or spunky teen in your family, the fruity floriental Because of You, concocted by Belmay Fragrances, has top notes of clementine, white imperial currant and orange blossom; a heart of nectarine, sharry baby orchid and coral charm peony, and a drydown of sheer musks, vanilla bean, Baltic amber and blond woods

Jordin Sparks “Because of You” – perfect for the sassy tween or spunky teen in your family, the fruity floriental Because of You, concocted by Belmay Fragrances, has top notes of clementine, white imperial currant and orange blossom; a heart of nectarine, sharry baby orchid and coral charm peony, and a drydown of sheer musks, vanilla bean, Baltic amber and blond woods.

The 2.5 fl oz Eau de Parfum retails for $17.95; the On the Go Mini Gift Set (with roller ball and body lotion) retails for $6.95 at K-Mart, Wal-Mart and Sears StoresA great new gift for your boy who wants to “tune out the world.” These NEW earbuds feature a customizable fit and 11mm speaker drivers that tattoo your temporal lobes with full-color sonic art. Select colors include an inline mic and control switch to keep you in touch with your tunes and the outside world. Skullcandy’s INK’d earbuds come with three separate sizes of silicone eartips (small, medium, and large) to help you get the perfect fit to go with your sound. $10.99 at bestbuy.com

– a perfect stocking stuffer for the little diva in your house. These glittery shades add instant holiday glam to your fingertips and toes, all with the same top-quality formula you have come to expect from OPI. $9.50 each at sephora.com

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All-Natural Kid’s Cold and Flu Safety Kit

December 19, 2011 By Shanda Leave a Comment

All-Natural Kid’s Cold and Flu Safety Kit

When the leaves begin to change color and the air becomes crisp, it is
evident that a new season is upon us, and I’m not just talking about fall.
November unofficially marks the start of cold and flu season. For most
parents, this is a cause for concern as Swine and Avian flu have been
running rampant the last few years almost reaching pandemic status in this
country. However, there really is no need to panic. Luckily there are some
basic all-natural and time-tested precautions that we should all be taking
to help prevent this dreaded virus from afflicting ourselves, our families
and most importantly our children this year. According to 2010 figures from
the BabyGanics’ The Germinator Foaming Hand Sanitizer

BabyGanics’ The Germinator Foaming Hand Sanitizer is an alcohol-free foaming
hand sanitizer that kills 99.9% of germs. This fragrance-free formula is
safe, effective and won’t dry out skin. It uses Benzalkonium Chloride which
provides greater sustained de-germing activity than gelled alcohol hand
sanitizers that actually becomes less effective with repeated use and makes
the skin dirtier, not cleaner due to removal of protective natural skin oils
and entrapment of dead skin cells by the polymer thickeners used in gelled
germ protection. The skin conditioners moisturize and provide long-lasting
germ protection. Retailing for $6.99, it is available for purchase in stores
at Babies ‘R Us, BuyBuy Baby and online at Amazon.com.

Kid’s Xlear Nasal Spray

Xlear, Inc. (pronounced “clear,” the leading manufacturer of xylitol based
products in the United States), makes a patented, non-addictive nasal spray
that combines the unique properties of xylitol, and the health-promoting
practice of a saline nasal spray to help wash, hydrate and moisturize the
nasal passages as well as aiding the body’s natural cleansing process;
helping to clean out the bacteria and particles that can lead to a cold, ear
infection, sinusitis or the flu. With no minimum age requirement, this
product is safe for kids of all ages, even infants! Kid’s Xlear Nasal Spray
retails for $6.99 and is available for online purchase at

www.xlear.com and in stores at Vitamin Shoppe, Whole

Foods Market, Health Shoppe, and other select retailers nationwide.Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids

Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids is a 100% natural formula that is the perfect
solution for multi-symptom cold relief for your children’s cold symptoms;
including sneezing, sore throat and congestion. This daytime formula works
without sleepy or stimulant side-effects. It is a fast-acting homeopathic
formula that is safe for kids 2 years old and up and comes in a great
tasting sugar-free base that they won’t mind taking. Contains no Aspirin,
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Pseudoephedrine or Dextromethorphan.
Hyland’s Cold n’ Cough 4 Kids retails for about $7.99 and is available in
stores at CVS, Rite Aid, Whole Foods Market, and other select retailers.

Mobi Dual Scan Ear & Forehead Thermometer

Mobi Dual Scan Ear & Forehead Thermometer facilitates the temperature-taking
process with its built-in mini LED flashlight so you won’t disturb your
sleeping patients. It allows you to take the temperature in the ear or on
the forehead giving the temperature reading in 2 seconds. The optional voice
readout and large back-lit readout screen is a great for those with impaired
vision. And for advanced diagnostics, the Data-and-Time module stores the
date and time of the last 20 readings for comparison, while the large bright
display also shows the room’s temperature, calendar and a clock. The Mobi
Dual Scan Ear & Forehead Thermometer retails for $34.95 and is available for

purchase online at www.getmobi.com.

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A DAY IN THE SNOW WITH THE KIDS!

APPLE DIP RECIPE

HASHBROWN QUICHE

FIRST BIG SNOW IN MICHIGAN!

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS OR WHAT TO SPEND YOUR MONEY CHRISTMAS MONEY ON.

“Great Gifts for the Tween/Teen in Your Family”

All-Natural Kid’s Cold and Flu Safety Kit

PETZ BUNNYZ for DS

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