Archives for December 2012

The Wifesaver

Dec212012

Originally posted on Culinary Wannabe – this is one of my favorites!

Need the perfect dish to serve Christmas morning? Look no further than the Wifesaver! This recipe is courtesy of my lovely mother-in-law, Terri. It is aptly named the Wifesaver because it can be conveniently prepared the night before, then baked up in the morning. It takes about an hour to bake – just enough time to open a few presents before you dig in. The casserole is hearty but not overly heavy. It has almost a quiche-like texture, combined with salty ham, sharp cheddar cheese and a crunchy cereal topping (the Special-K topping, though weird sounding, is awesome). Really delicious, and it makes Christmas morning a snap. Hope your family enjoys this as much as ours!

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· Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes · Tagged With: breakfast, casserole, cheese, christmas, eggs, ham, make ahead

The Best Board Books for Baby

Dec182012

A board book would be the perfect last minute gift for the baby in your life. Even the smallest baby will like to see the colors and will eventually enjoy exploring the book on their own. They are safe, small, and durable. With the holidays right around the corner, I thought this list of our favorites would be helpful if you are looking to pick up something small and special to put in a stocking or give to a friend who recently had a baby.

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· Filed Under: Mommy, Mommy Must Haves · Tagged With: Baby, board books, books, books for baby, gifts

National Blogging Day of Remembrance

Dec172012

· Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: national blogging day of remembrance

Iced Molasses Cookies

Dec142012

Originally posted on Culinary Wannabe – this is one of my favorites!

I have felt totally overwhelmed by the amount of holiday goodies floating around this apartment in recent weeks. My sweet mother bakes like a fiend this time of year, and always sends us a huge care package (or 2) so that we get to sample everything before we arrive down south. This is one of her classic Christmas cookie recipes (although she tends to make them whenever the urge strikes, not just at Christmas). The cookie is moist and lightly spiced, with a delicious and pretty icing glaze on top. And they are super easy – no rolling or cutting required. Perfect to give away to your friends and spread some holiday cheer!

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· Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets · Tagged With: christmas, cookies, dessert, icing, molasses

Rylan 9 Month Summary

Dec122012

This past month has been all about movement for Rylan. Long gone are the days where he will contentedly sit in our arms. Now he’s rearing to go and will wiggle and squirm until he’s down on the ground where he wants to be. He’s still only crawling about half the time, as he seems to get really excited and realizes that he actually moves faster pulling himself on his belly. Poor kid’s gonna give himself rug burn. Even bottle feedings have become a bit of a challenge since he doesn’t want to sit still the whole time.

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· Filed Under: Baby Summaries, Our Family · Tagged With: 9 months, Baby, crawling, schedule

Winter Stroller Running

Dec92012

It might be cold out side, but mommy still needs to get in her run! There’s only so many treadmill miles you can log before the monotony starts to get old. So let’s talk about how to keep your little ones comfy and warm while you get your miles in outside.

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· Filed Under: Mommy, Mommy Know How, Running · Tagged With: cold, mommy, running, stroller running, weather, winter

Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Dec62012

I love apple desserts. They are just so homey and comforting. This is a great cake to make for the holidays because it’s super versatile. It would be a great snack for unexpected guest, a fabulous dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, or a sweet breakfast when the urge strikes. The batter is super thick, almost like dough, so when it bakes up it’s super moist and will stay that way for days. The addition of the glaze give it an extra special kick. And it makes full 13 x 9 in. pan’s worth, so you can feed a lot of people with minimal effort.

I’m having so much fun looking at all the scrumptious holiday recipes online, I don’t think there will be enough time to make it all! What is on your “Must Make” list for the holidays?

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· Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets · Tagged With: apple, brown sugar, cake, dessert, glaze, pecans, snack

The Best Gift Ideas for your Husband

Dec32012

Ladies, is your husband/boyfriend as hard to buy for as mine? Then this is my early Christmas gift to you. I asked my sweet husband to write about his favorite gifts – ones that he thought all guys would love and that women wouldn’t necessarily consider. He came up with this amazing post, and I think it will give you some great ideas for your holiday shopping! Here’s Brad…

The only question in this world I think the internet can’t answer is – What should I get my wife for Christmas? If you don’t believe me try googling the words “best gift idea for wife/husband” and after your 20th page of useless items on Red Envelope you will know what I’m talking about.

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