MAM Training Cup

As a mom I strive to find the best for all of my children. Now as a grandmother and an aunt I try my best to ensure that they are introduced to awesome products as well. On this list of great products for little ones you will find many products from MAM.

MAM products are designed to satisfied both stylistic requirement and functional needs. MAM products are as unique as the little ones they are designed for. Every MAM creation is designed with medical and technological expertise. Internationally renowned scientists, medical practitioners, midwives and development psychologists work together with designer sand technology specialists in the MAM studios. Ensuring that MAM products are developed to ensure that the combination of style, technological innovation and medical know how produces unique premium products. MAM is the leading designer brand for baby accessories. Parents choose to buy a MAM product on more than 40 million occasions around the world every single year.

MAM training cups combine form and function to successfully help babies learn to drink from the standard glass. I love that the old fashioned bottle form is gone and has now been replaced by a new form which resembles a cup. Each cup is ergonomically designed to fit baby sized hands, making them easy to grip and hold and in my personal opinion sets them up for a bit of independence at an early stage. I also love the idea of the spill proof spouts perfect the little ones on the go. MAM training cups are available in an assorment of colors and designs. All MAM products are BPA free, PVC free, lead free and CPSIA - compliant. Easy to care for because they are dishwasher safe and specially formulated to withstand steam sterilization in the microwave.  

MAM Trainer features small handles which are ideal for babies learning to become more independent. Soft spout helps ease baby's transition from sucking to drinking. Available in 8 oz. size perfect for babies ages 4+ months. 

MAM Learn to Drink Cup with Soft Spout perfect for those little ones transitioning from breast or bottle to training cup. Features a soft spout and a slim shape that allows for an easy grip. Available in 6 oz. size perfect for little ones 6+ months.  

MAM Learn to Drink Cup with Hard Spout designed to teach babies to drink from a regular cup. Features a hard spout to help prepare baby for the next phase of development. Available in 9 oz.size and perfect for babies 8+ months.

 

We were able to review the trainer cup from MAM.  I love this product perfect for those little hands and don't worry the spout is spill proof so little spills are less to happen. I love the cute design that was on the trainer cup so super cute. My thoughts are who would not love the little trainer cup.

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Bonita J's Review and Giveaway

Recently I was able to get in touch with an amazing lady named Bonnie. Bonnie is the owner of a website that is dedicated to handmaking gorgeous Bridal Jewelry, Bridesmaid Jewelry and any type of Wedding Jewelry that you would want included in your special day. Bonnie also has been inspired to make amazing jewelry that is perfect for perfect days like prom, graduation and dont forget Mom and birthdays all year long.

Bonnie creates her jewelry using beautiful Swarovski Crystal's in all colors of the rainbow. She pairs the crystals with amazing colored pearls. Have a summer wedding or event approaching then you need to check out what Bonita J has. Their beach line of jewelry is beautiful for sure

We were sent this beautiful cape starfish necklace. This beautiful necklace can be customized to match your outfit and be the perfect piece to attract others attentions. Another great reason I love Bonnita J  is because you can customize your jewelry to the perfect color.  The beautiful variety of pieces available are simply amazing and delicate looking. BonitaJ has a full line of products to choose from. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, Tiaras, haircombs and pins.

I simply love the necklace that I was sent and would be proud to wear it myself or give it as a gift. It would make a perfect gift to any graduate, bride, mother or anyone who simply needs a pick me up. The jewelry is constructed well while looks delicate in construction.

I hope that you take few minutes and head over to her site whether you are looking for Wedding Jewelry or gifts for your Bridesmaids or not. Anyone you know that is special enough to get something beautiful deserves a piece from BonitaJ. I know you will not be disappointed in your selection!

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Crockpot Recipe : Chicken

This is a great recipe to cook on a busy night and share with your family Lets you enjoy the summer atmosphere and cook in the crockpot keeping the house cool and preparing an enjoyable menu

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken

4-6 chicken breast
1 btl Sweet Baby Ray's sauce
1/4 c vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder

  Mix everything but chicken  Place chicken in crockpot (frozen is ok)  Pour sauce mixture over chicken  Cook on low 4-6 hours

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What we are eating this week

we are doing better on staying on track for meals now days. Our plans for this week include:

Monday:
all ready consumed spiced up chicken, baked potato, and corn

Tuesday:
tatertot casserole and dinner rolls

Wednesday:
will be  something I bring home as we will be busy with work, ball practice and all

Thursday
on the road as we will be heading to see my granddaughter

Friday
on the road once again

Saturday
will work but then heading to check out a local event so will get something to eat there

Sunday
roast, potatoes and veggies, rolls

Charm Factory is having a Grad Sale

Graduation is a very special time for all involved. I am so glad to see that the Charm Factory is having a grad sale where you can save 15% off your order. Get the perfect charm to show your pride for your graduate.

Check out These Deals Fazolis

Enter To Win Svan Signet Complete High Chair

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Enter to win this Svan highchair

Signet Complete Chair featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s annual Mother’s Day show on May 10, 2013. 

French's Mustard on the Summer Time List

There are so many great recipes and savings to be add at the French's website You will want to check them out for your summer time fun

KIDS' HAM QUESADILLAS

8 slicesAmerican cheese
8 (10 inch)flour tortillas
8 thin slicesbaked ham
6 tablespoonsFRENCH'S® Honey Mustard

To prepare 1 quesadilla, arrange 2 slices of cheese on 1 tortilla. Top with 2 slices of ham. Spread with 1 1/2 tbsp. mustard, then top with another tortilla. Prepare 3 more quesadillas with remaining ingredients.
Place 1 quesadilla on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Slice into wedges before serving. Serve with extra mustard for dipping.

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Are You An Eggland Best CEO???

Calling all egg-sperts! Eggland’s Best is searching far and wide to find the first-ever Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer! Do you have what it takes? They’re looking for “CEO” candidates who demonstrate:

• An egg-streme passion for EB eggs
• A sunny-side up disposition
• An eagerness to get cracking as an EB ambassador

The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 and the honorary title of Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer. The grand prize winner will also receive a one-year supply of Eggland’s Best eggs, to ensure they are only eating the best. Two runners-up will receive a six-month supply of Eggland’s Best eggs and $500. Eggland’s Best eggs are America’s #1 Egg! Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain:

• 10 times more Vitamin E
• 2 times more Vitamin D
• More than double the Omega-3
• 25% less saturated fat
• 3 times more Vitamin B12
• 38% more lutein
• And so much more!

Ready to get whisked away in this egg-citing contest? Visit the Eggland’s Best website and tell them why you would make the best “CEO.” Entries will be accepted from May 13, 2013 through July 31, 2013. Don’t scramble at the last minute – enter today! Other key contest dates:

• Semi-Finalist Consumer Online Voting: September 9, 2013 – September 30, 2013
• Finalist Consumer Online Voting: October 28, 2013 – November 17, 2013
• Winner Announcement: December 2013

Connect With Eggland’s Best Online:

Eggland’s Best Website : www.egglandsbest.com Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer Contest: www.egglandsbest.com/chiefeggofficer Eggland’s Best on Facebook: www.facebook.com/egglandsbesteggs Eggland’s Best on Twitter: www.twitter.com/egglandsbest

So Super Cute

Flower-Power Cupcakes

I love how pretty and special these cupcakes could be. Offer each mother and even those who love their mother a flower power cupcake to celebrate the big day of mothers day.

1 box white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 container (12 oz) white frosting or 1 container (1 lb) lemon or strawberry frosting
Multicolored licorice twists
candy sprinkles

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 24 cupcakes.
Spread cupcakes with frosting.
Cut licorice into desired size pieces. Create flower shapes with licorice; arrange on cupcakes. Sprinkle candy sprinkles in center of each flower. Store loosely covered. Makes 24 cupcakes

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Foodie Friday

Taking His Daily Ride

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PARTY POTATOES
perfect for those backyard parties

2 large unpeeled baking potatoes
olive or vegetable oil
1 cup Colby-Jack cheese
6 bacon slices
1/3 cup green onion sliced (about 2)
¼ cup barbeque sauce or salsa

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Brush both sides of potatoes with oil. Place rounds on a baking stone or sheet pan. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble. In a medium bowl, combine bacon, cheese, and sliced green onions in a bowl and toss together. With a basting brush, brush each potato round with barbeque sauce and sprinkle the cheese mixture on top. Return to the oven. Bake 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

 

my daughter has made this several times for mothers day and the whole family loves it. Why not try your hand at creating something for that special mom in your life this year.
 

 

 1 chocolate graham cracker or cookie pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. peanut butter
... ½ c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed
whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and grated chocolate; optional garnishes



With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon mixture into prepared pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, with a sprinkling of grated chocolate. Keep refrigerated

 

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Rod Stewart has a new CD

I grew up in the era of music videos. I can remember coming home from school and turning on the T.V. to watch these music videos. One of my favorite singers of all times (well heck call it a crush if you want) was Rod Stewart. . Just like I grew up the music of Rod Stewart has matured as well. Rod Stewart has spent four decades being a rock star, three being a parent and has a new album's worth of rollicking stories to tell. Time is his first album of new material in almost 20 years. His iconic hair style has never changed and neither has that voice that I fell in love with all those years ago. gs that still appeal to me.

Rod's new CD titled Time released May 7, 2013 offers just that a piece of time beyond the younger years that shows a bit more wisdom as Rod shares a bit of his life after the party years. Rod Stewart wrote and produced 11 of the 12 featured songs in the new CD.  Married again with young children as well as older grown children Rod shares songs that helps share pride and love for his life style and the commitment to his entire life. Inspiration for several of these songs come out of reflecting over his life and great memories while preparing for recent memoir.

Songs like "She Makes Me Happy" on the new CD seems to express Rod's happily giving up his former lifestyle. Like many of us Rod was one of the good old boys who liked to have a good time. The song "It's Over" Rod shares the pain of going through divorce. Something I am thankful that never happened in my personal life but have many friends who I have watched travel through the effects of divorce. Sharing lyrics of plans together... divorce.... lawyers letter and finaly its over. Rod's life does get better and you can  see this through songs such as "Beautiful Morning" where Rod shares a happier outlook on life.

To me Rod would not be Rod if he did not sing some songs of seduction. Perhaps as a teenage girl that is why I fell in love with his music. That and of course his voice. But now there are even more reasons because I have experienced life and Rod shares his own experiences through his music. Songs of children growing up perhaps grabs my heart the most.



Along with the release of Time, Stewart is set to embark on the European leg of his Live the Life tour on June 1st, while American dates with Steve Winwood will kick off October 17th.

Rod Stewart’s links:
Website: www.rodstewart.com
Twitter: @rodstewart
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rodstewart
YouTube: www.youtube.com/rodstewart

Purchase on amazon or itunes


Disclosure: I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

Baked Crab Rangoon

1/8 tsp garlic salt
... 1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small green onion
4 oz imitation crab
3 oz cream cheese
14 wonton wrappers

Cut up the crab and mix it in with garlic salt, worcestershire sauce, green onion and cream cheese (i would microwave the cream cheese for about 40 seconds to soften)
Spoon into wontons.
Bake at 425 °F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.See More

Oh my so yummy

This about.com recipe sounds so yummy. While I consider this a cold weather meal I also serve  it up in the heat as well because it is prepared in slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, diced
• 12 to 16 ounces chicken sausage, such as chicken apple sausage or chicken other smoked chicken or turkey sausage (we use Aidells artichoke & garlic chicken sausage)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (about 16 ounces each) Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1½ cups tomatillo salsa
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice, fire-roasted, chili-style, or plain
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers, or mild chile peppers
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper, optional

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, diced chicken, and sliced sausage; sauté until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through.
3. Put the drained beans in a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker; add the skillet mixture and all remaining ingredients except cilantro
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving

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1 c. frozen peas
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 c. shredded cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
Tater tots

Directions:
Layer peas, ground beef, cheese, soup, and tator tots, in order given, in 9x13 casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the tater tots are golden brown. Serve with ketchup, if desired.

I often substitute cream of mushroom for the soup and corn for the veggie

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Wow I have slipped a bit from making a menu plan and can surely tell it. The meals at our house have been rushed, unorganized and a bit unusual if you knew our organized life before. So with the help of others we are back on track and will be serving

 

Monday: happy birthday to my baby boy (yes he will always be my baby even at the age of 21) we will be having a grill out complete with his favorites burgers, sausages and steaks and dont forget the sides and drinks will be an amazing day

 

 

Tuesday: brunch of scrambled eggs and sandwiches and leftovers for supper

 

Wednesday: back to work so breakfast will be danishes and juice, lunch will be sandwiches or noodles and supper well we will have

 

baked chicken, texas potatoes, and fruit for dessert

 

Thursday: another work day so breakfast and lunch as normal and supper will be

 

marinated steaks, potatoes, peas and pudding for dessert

 

Friday: once again  a work day so breakfast and lunch will follow as above with supper being

 

tatertot casserole, veggie and brownies

 

Saturday : work and also hosting a rummage sale here so will be quite busy breakfast will be as normal weekday and supper will be

 

roast, veggies, potatoes, cupcakes

 

Sunday: Mothers day will find us at an early morning tea, visiting hubbies grave in the morning and barbq at sisters house in the afternoon.

 

Good eats this week what will you be consuming?



Quick Chicken Salad

one of my favorite sandwiches oh mmy so yummy
•2 ( 12.5 oz) cans of chicken (or 3 cups diced cooked chicken)
•3/4 cup light mayonnaise
•1 cup red grapes, halved
•1 green onion, diced
...•1 stalk celery, diced
•1/2 cup diced apple
•salt and pepper to taste
•pecans or cashews, optional
1.In a bowl, combine the chicken, mayo, grapes, green onion, celery, apple, salt, and pepper. Combine until well blended.
2.Serve on rolls, bread, or croissants sprinkle with some cashews or pecans. This can also be served on a lettuce leaf.

What A delicious cake

BUTTER PECAN CAKE why not one of my favorite ice creams now in a cake and icing yummy recipe found on facebook


2-2/3 cups chopped pecans
1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
... 2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

FROSTING: OR PURCHASE
1 cup butter, softened
8 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 

Place pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, cream butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.