Hello Mommies!!!
I'm terribly sorry that it has been so long since anything new has been added. My family and I just finished moving into a new house in a new ward and having a new baby (Pictures coming soon)! We're going to try to get this blog up and running again while trying to kick start mommy night again. If you have anything you would like to see in "Wisdoms" posts or any recipes we've had that I haven't posted as of yet, please let me know so that I can fill them in as quickly as possible. I'm so excited to get this rolling again!
Friday, March 6, 2015
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Mommy Group 3/5/14
Chicken Florentine
4-5 chicken breast
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup greated parmesan
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg - beatedn
1 quart heavy whipping cream
2 cloves of garlic
2 shallots - chopped
spinach
chopped tomatoes
extra parmesan
Mix together flour, crumbs, parmesan, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg then in crumb mixture. Fry in a little olive oil. (You know when it is time to turn chicken over when sides of chicken turn a little white.) Continue cooking until almost cooked through - a little pink should show in the middle (leave in pan because it still needs to cook, you just want to get started on the other sections so that the chicken isn't over cooked by the time everything else is finished). Saute chopped garlic and shallots in same pan as the chicken. Be careful not to brown the garlic as it gets bitter, but make sure they are softened. Add cream until it covers nicely up the sides of the chicken. This really is a preference call. If you like more sauce, add more cream. The cream will thicken as it cooks. When thickened, serve on a bed of cooked spinach or I like a bed of noodles and spinach mixed together. Spoon a little extra sauce over the top of the chicken. Then garnish with copped tomatoes and a little grated parmesan. Also if you like a few sauted mushrooms are wonderful as well as some chopped roasted red bell pepper. Just make sure you don't add them to the sauce because it will flavor the sauce too much - just add as a garnish.
4-5 chicken breast
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup greated parmesan
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg - beatedn
1 quart heavy whipping cream
2 cloves of garlic
2 shallots - chopped
spinach
chopped tomatoes
extra parmesan
Mix together flour, crumbs, parmesan, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg then in crumb mixture. Fry in a little olive oil. (You know when it is time to turn chicken over when sides of chicken turn a little white.) Continue cooking until almost cooked through - a little pink should show in the middle (leave in pan because it still needs to cook, you just want to get started on the other sections so that the chicken isn't over cooked by the time everything else is finished). Saute chopped garlic and shallots in same pan as the chicken. Be careful not to brown the garlic as it gets bitter, but make sure they are softened. Add cream until it covers nicely up the sides of the chicken. This really is a preference call. If you like more sauce, add more cream. The cream will thicken as it cooks. When thickened, serve on a bed of cooked spinach or I like a bed of noodles and spinach mixed together. Spoon a little extra sauce over the top of the chicken. Then garnish with copped tomatoes and a little grated parmesan. Also if you like a few sauted mushrooms are wonderful as well as some chopped roasted red bell pepper. Just make sure you don't add them to the sauce because it will flavor the sauce too much - just add as a garnish.
Mommy Group 4/2/14
Malibu Chicken
Cook patties to package instructions. Layer patties with 2-3 slices of meat and a slice of cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted.
Dipping Sauce
Mix a scoop of mayo, a scoop of sour cream, and a large squirt of mustard. I don't really have a recipe for this, it's just sort of a thing you do to taste. If you like mustard, add more. If you like the sour cream, add more. Make it to your own special flavor.
Matt's Special Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes until they are soft enough to mash. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Again, there isn't really a set recipe, but rather just something you do until it's the right texture and the right taste.
And then there was this AMAZING salad that was prepared by Karli. Thanks so much for helping!
This is a traditional recipe that I recieved from my mother. I'm not sure at all of the history behind it, but I love it!
Chicken patties (number basted on number of people and how hungry they are)
1 pkg of deli cut honey ham lunch meat
1 pkg of sliced Swiss cheese
Dipping Sauce
Mix a scoop of mayo, a scoop of sour cream, and a large squirt of mustard. I don't really have a recipe for this, it's just sort of a thing you do to taste. If you like mustard, add more. If you like the sour cream, add more. Make it to your own special flavor.
Matt's Special Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes until they are soft enough to mash. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Again, there isn't really a set recipe, but rather just something you do until it's the right texture and the right taste.
And then there was this AMAZING salad that was prepared by Karli. Thanks so much for helping!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
The Empty Plate
So tonight for dinner, I was making my daughter buttered noodles (her favorite!). When i told her this, she was ecstatic and jumped right up to the table ready to go. However noodles take a long time to cook in the eyes of a 19 month old.
To appease her while she was waiting, I gave her a plate full of raspberries, which she enjoyed with sweet delight and quickly consumed. I then gave her some cereal to hold her off for the last few minutes, but those as well were gone as quickly as they had arrived.
Finally, the noodles were done, but needed to be drained and buttered. Oh the agony! As the empty plate sat before her, she cried and whined and asked repeatedly for more. When I was finished with the noodles, I took her plate from the table over to the stove to fill it. She panicked!
She jumped down from the table and began crying at my feet. How dare I take her plate that had held such foods thus far! "NOT DONE!" she exclaimed. I laughed to myself at the childish misunderstanding, but quickly filled her plate and turned to show her that it had been filled. All crying stopped as she took this new information in. I simply asked, "Would you like some noodles?" She nodded emphatically. "What do you say?" I said. "Peeees!" She said as she rubbed her tummy to sign the word 'please'.
I then returned the plate to the table and told her that she would have to come to the table to get her meal. She jumped right up and began joyfully downing her feast!
In this moment, I realized how our Heavenly Father must feel when He is trying to bless His children.
He knows that blessings appear to take a long time in our minds, so He gives us little blessings here and there to let us know that He has not forgotten to feed us.
However, we often 'devour' these blessings so quickly and without thought that we are left every once and a while with an 'empty plate'.
Father, knowing our hunger and our need, proceeds to present us with the trial of taking away empty plate. We, in our childish thoughts, do not understand why and are sometimes angry that the Lord would take from us all that we have. We suddenly realize the blessing of the food we have already eaten and implore Him at His feet that we were 'not done' yet, pleading with Him for even just our empty plate back.
In this moment, I can just see Him smiling down at us and whispering, "oh, my child, do you not see the bountiful bowl before you? Do you not remember the promise that I gave you before it all began? I told you there would be better blessings for you in time. I will never leave you hungry."
In this moment, we feel humbled and cease our whining. Instead, we meekly and cheerfully 'say please'. Then, our most loving and patient Father, places our blessings where we can obtain them, as long as we are willing to work to climb back up to the table.
How grateful I am for the many blessings that He has given me and my family. May we ever be thankful for the blessings we have and patient for the ones still to come. Thank you, Father, for taking away my empty plate.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Actual Baby Clothes Sizes
I have had plenty of moms-to-be and new mommies as about clothing sizes. Each baby is a different size and a different shape. For this, there are many clothing brands. For example, gerber clothes tend to be shorter and wider while carter clothes tend to be longer and skinnier. Because of this, however, it can be really confusing when you have a 3 month old outfit that fits a 6 month old or a 9 month old outfit that your baby grew out of before they were old enough to even consider trying it on. What a waste, right?
I recently found this wonderful post that really lays out the "actual" size each brand of baby clothes! Check it out!
http://www.allforgiggles.com/2013/03/baby-clothes-size-charts.html
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Mommy Group 2/26/14
Pizza Cobbler
(Sorry, I forgot to take a picture this week.)
View the original pin here.
View the original pin here.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 8-10 oz can sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can refrigerated biscuits, separated and cut into quarters
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, combine the oil, onion and garlic and cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and olives and bring to a simmer.
Spread the sauce mixture in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Arrange the pepperoni in a single layer on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the biscuit pieces. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the biscuits are browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 8-10 oz can sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can refrigerated biscuits, separated and cut into quarters
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, combine the oil, onion and garlic and cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and olives and bring to a simmer.
Spread the sauce mixture in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Arrange the pepperoni in a single layer on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the biscuit pieces. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the biscuits are browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Mommy Group 2/19/14
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
1.5 lbs chicken, cooked and shredded
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can corn
1 can black beans, rinsed
1/2 onion, chopped
4-6 tortillas (I like it with more bread)
Shredded cheese
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on bottom of dish.
Place 2 tortillas on sauce and cover with an additional thin layer of sauce.
Mix together chicken, corn, beans, and onion (I also add seasonings - cumin, garlic salt, etc.). Spread a layer in dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Repeat staring at tortillas.
Top with sprinkled cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Just Had To Share It
Okay, so I know it doesn't really make up for the times that I've missed on wisdoms or other posts, but this is a link I just had to share.
For all my mommies who have ever been in the "Mom Funk", here are some helpful ideas to get you out of it.
Http://www.dirtandboogers.com/2014/02/overwhelmed-mom-mom-funk/#_a5y_p=1285847
If you have any ideas of your own that help you to get out of the funk, please feel free to share then with us! We always love input because we learn best from each other!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Mommy Group 1/22/14
Sorry about missing last week. I was out in Cali with family. :)
Easy Mushroom Chicken
4-6 chicken legs and thighs (I just used 4 chicken breasts)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 10 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
Sprinkle salt an pepper on each piece of chicken. Place chicken in crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix broth an soup together. Pour over chicken.
Soon mushrooms over top.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Variation: add 1 clove of garlic and 1/4 tsp rosemary to broth and soup to spice it up a little. (I did this)
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Lessons in Learning
This month I asked my mommies to send me their favorite tips, tricks, and resources that they use for teaching their children. Here is what we came up with.
**Learning can be super fun! Remember this when you're teaching.**
First and foremost, my mommies were in love with Montessori.
For those who don't know what this is, here is the Wikipedia definition:
"Montessori education is an educational approach...characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development."
In plain English, it's a child-directed, sensory-based teaching style. Children have senses so that they can learn and develop and therefore are geared and ready for learning.
Here is what Abby had to say about Montessori:
"Montessori is great for teaching toddlers because it really focuses on seeing the world from your child's point of view and adapting your house the best you can to suit your child's needs. It suggests that parents let toddlers do things that other places might not. Em has been successfully drinking from a glass-and I mean GLASS- since 15 months. She can feel sure of her abilities as I allow her to try things. Also, it gives parents influence for kid's learning by choosing resources/toys to play with and have set out and gives child freedom to choose what they want to play/do."
Here are some links to our favorite Montessori resources:
Fav book:
Montessori websites:
Montessori Videos:
Well, there you have the most general and agreed upon method. Here are some other tips and tricks of advice from our mommies:
-Water is cheep. There are so many things you can do with it and it's great sensory learning. Add other things too it like oils and food coloring for different kinds of learning.
-Schedule and routine are surprisingly necessary for leaning. Make sure that it can be regular and expected, but not the same and boring.
-Get learning supplies at the dollar store. They're just as good, and only coat a buck.
-When teaching kids letter, numbers, and shapes, we often lump in colors as well. However, most of these are nouns, but the colors are adjectives. So, when we teach them "the blue ball" they wait for the noun to give the answer instead. Change the phrasing to "the ball is blue" to focus on the adjective.
-Take advantage of Internet resources such as google and Pinterest. Search for toddler or preschool lesson plans.
-Learn with sensory activities. Play with the gross and the goo. They wash off and the kids will learn more.
Music is marvelous. However, it will be even better if you give them something to move with. Ribbon, shaker/noise maker, scarves, etc.
-Keep your activities child directed, open ended, and fun.
Here are some awesomely fun activities for toddlers:
- marbles in tunnels
- magnet playing toys
- mega Legos!
- walks to the park
- animal sounds
- body parts
- colored water in the summer in Tupperware
- dry beans and plates and beackers
- picture drawing
- finger paint
- etible play dough (call for recipe)
-SONGS! Lots of songs to help them learn
- streamers
- bubbles for shapes
- animals
- books! Lots of books
-zippers latches, and locks
-coloring
And finally, here are some other links for great resources:
What do you do that helps your child learn? Feel free to share with us in the comments section.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Mommy Group 1/1/14
Again, silly me was too wrapped up in the event to take a picture. I will try to do better next time.
Crockpot Lasagna
Recipe from My Mommy. :)
1 lb. hamburger
I med. onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
16 oz. can of whole tomatoes (I prefer them diced, but whole is still yummy)
15 oz. tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
4 eggs beaten
9-10 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
Extra Parmesan cheese if desire for topping
Cook and stir hamburger, onion, and garlic until meat is browned. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, sugar, salt, and oregano. Set aside. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs. Layer in crockpot or 9x13 pan as follows:
Meat sauce
Noodles
Cottage cheese mixture
Mozzarella cheese
Repeat about 3 times
Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Crockpot: cook on low about 4-6 hours
Oven: cover with foil and let sit in fridge for a couple of hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until bubbly. Uncover the last 15 minutes.
Let set for 15 minutes before cutting.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Mommy Group 12/18/13
This week, I was so silly, I forgot to take pictures of the main dish. I will have to make it again sometime and edit in a picture then. Sorry about that.
French Onion Soup
View the original pin
http://www.slenderkitchen.com/sunday-slow-cooker-french-onion-soup/
4 sweet onions sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. flour
64 oz beef broth (I used chicken and it turned out great, but beef would taste more traditional)
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme
French Bread
Swiss cheese (lots!)
Set crockpot to high and add onions, butter, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 hour until onions begin to brown and Carmelite, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the flour and let cook for 5 more minutes.
Add the broth and thyme. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
To serve with cheese, cover with a layer or cheese and broil for 3 minutes. Serve with bread.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
December Craft Night
We decided we were going to do homemade ornaments for our December craft night. On top of that, we learned a new skill: Quilling! Check it out!
Relief Society Craft Night
Sorry that it has been so long. I had a wonderful activity that I became pretty much in charge or for November and it took a lot of my time, focus, and energy. But, for your enjoyment, here are the results.
For our Relief Society activity in November, we decided to do a craft night to prepare our homes for the holidays. We focused on home decor items that would bring family and gospel centered thoughts into our home. We had a wonderful night of fun and socializing as many of our sisters attended. We offered 4 crafts, but also allowed for people to bring their own craft if they desired, as well as offered a class on making yeast rolls from scratch. Here are the crafts we did.
Again, another cute Pinterest inspiration, but really, I couldn't not. View the original pin here. Again, Cricut Craft Room was very important to the designing of the project.
As usual, found the picture on Pinterest, but I changed up the fonts a lot and I liked it much better this way. View the original pin here.
This one wasn't a Pinterest idea actually. We hand picked the quote from conference and designed it all on our own. This one took a lot of playing with as it was being developed. I changed font about 6 times and cut the words more than 4. It was a rough go to get it the way I wanted it, but I think it turned out very well and was a big hit at the activity.
Amelia was so sweet to do this cute class for our sisters that didn't want to do the crafts. Don't they look yummy!
For our Relief Society activity in November, we decided to do a craft night to prepare our homes for the holidays. We focused on home decor items that would bring family and gospel centered thoughts into our home. We had a wonderful night of fun and socializing as many of our sisters attended. We offered 4 crafts, but also allowed for people to bring their own craft if they desired, as well as offered a class on making yeast rolls from scratch. Here are the crafts we did.
Holiday Stacking Blocks
I
saw a picture of these cute blocks on Pinterest and just had to make
them. I used my Cricut with Craft Room to cut out all the letters for
each and had my sweet husband cut the blocks for me. View the original
pin here.
Instructions:
Cut blocks from a 2x2 wood beam into a 10" block, a 8" block, and a 6" block.
Sand
blocks to desired texture. (note, they don't need to be baby bottom
smooth. A little texture allows the Mod Podge to hold deeper into the
wood, but too much will make for a bumpy paper after.)
Cut letters to fit the block. This is what I used with my Cricut:
Spring
Hope:
Cartridge - Alphalicious
Font - Basic
Text Size - 1.3
Letter Spacing - 3
Resurrection:
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - Basic
Text Size - 1.6
Letter Spacing - 2
New Beginnings:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Gratitude
Text Size - 1.7
Letter Spacing - 1
Patriotic
Freedom:
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - JackSprat
Text Size - 1.9
Letter Spacing - 1
Fireworks:
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - Jumbo
Text Size - 1.2
Letter Spacing - 0
Stars & Stripes:
Cartridge - Southwest
Font - FontShadow
Text Size - 1.5
Letter Spacing - 1
Autumn
Harvest:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.5
Letter Spacing - 2
Blessings:
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - LoopDeeLoo
Text Size - 1.6
Letter Spacing - 1
Give Thanks:
Cartridge - Alphalicious
Font - Basic
Text Size - 1.6
Letter Spacing - 1
Christmas
Noel:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Basic
Text Size - 2.3
Letter Spacing - 0
Behold Him:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Matrimony
Text Size - 1.8
Letter Spacing - 1
Joy to the World:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - InspirationBlackout
Text Size - 1.5
Letter Spacing - 1
Cut background papers to the following sizes, needing one for each season: 1.5"x10", 1.5"x8", 1.5"x6"
Glue on papers and letter with Mod Podge in the following order:
Apply Mod Podge to block
Lay down the background paper
Apply a layer of Mod Podge to paper
Lay
down the letters (note: make sure to layout letters in advance in order
to make sure they will be centered on the block. If you don't, you may
not have enough space for all the letters or it won't be centered
correctly.)
Cover entire
side of block with Mod Podge to seal the paper down and make all glue
lines going in the same direction to finish up the look.
Recommendation:
If you do the sides in the order of 1 side of 6" block, then 1 side of
8" block, then 1 side of 10" block, then back to the 6" block, it will
allow Mod Podge to dry in between each block so you don't get wet glue
facing the table and drying to it.
Enjoy!
Family Photo Blocks
Again, another cute Pinterest inspiration, but really, I couldn't not. View the original pin here. Again, Cricut Craft Room was very important to the designing of the project.
Instructions:
This project ran a lot like the Rotating Holiday Blocks.
Cut blocks from a 2x3 wood beam into a 10" block and 4 3" blocks
Sand
blocks to desired texture. (note, they don't need to be baby bottom
smooth. A little texture allows the Mod Podge to hold deeper into the
wood, but too much will make for a bumpy paper after.)
Cut letters to fit the block. This is what I used with my Cricut:
F:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Matrimony
Text Size - 3.4
Letter Spacing - 5
(Note:
I stretched the F so that it would look more italicized than the font
originally had, so I stretched it width wise over about an inch.)
amily:
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Matrimony
Text Size - 2.4
Letter Spacing - 5
Cut background papers to 2.5"x10".
Cut pictures to 2.5"x3".
If
you would like, we had several sisters that wanted the whole block
covered, so they simply rolled the blocks in the paper to measure. This
direction should be approximately 10" x 8" for the main block and 3"x8"
with side pieces cut to about 2.5"x3". It was a very cute way to cover
up the wood look if you prefer that.
Glue on papers and letter with Mod Podge in the following order:
Apply Mod Podge to block
Lay down the background paper
Apply a layer of Mod Podge to paper
Lay
down the letters (note: make sure to layout letters in advance in order
to make sure they will be centered on the block. If you don't, you may
not have enough space for all the letters or it won't be centered
correctly.)
Cover entire
side of block with Mod Podge to seal the paper down and make all glue
lines going in the same direction to finish up the look.
Do the same basic process for the picture blocks.
Enjoy!
Young Women Values Tile
As usual, found the picture on Pinterest, but I changed up the fonts a lot and I liked it much better this way. View the original pin here.
Instructions:
This
one is pretty easy since it's just cutting vinyl and transfering it
like a sticker onto a 12"x12" tile that I got from home depot.
Cut the vinyl to the following specifications:
Faith
Cricut Vinyl in Linen
Cartridge - Southwest
Font - FontShadow
Text Size - 2.5
Letter Spacing - 5
Divine Nature
Cricut Vinyl in Denim
Cartridge - Alphalicious
Font - Basic
Text Size - 1.4
Letter Spacing - 5
Individual Worth
Cricut Vinyl in Berry
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Matrimony
Text Size - 1.5
Letter Spacing - 5
Knowledge
Cricut Vinyl in Olive
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Inspiration
Text Size - 1.9
Letter Spacing - 5
Choice & Accountability
Silhouette America Vinyl in Orange
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - JackSprat
Text Size - 1.2
Letter Spacing - 5
Good Works
Okay,
for the freaking life of me, I could not find anyone who had vinyl
sheets in yellow in stock. What the crap, right? Instead, I was forced
to go with more of a cream color. Maybe I will redo Good Works when I
can get my hands on some yellow vinyl. Anyone know why it's not in
stock anywhere?
Cricut Vinyl in Pebble
Cartridge - Alphalicious
Font - ShortStack
Text Size - 1.6
Letter Spacing - 3
Integrity
Cricut Vinyl in Lavender
Cartridge - Lyrical Letters
Font - Connected
Text Size - 1.1
Letter Spacing - 0
Virtue
Silhouette America Vinyl in Gold
Cartridge - Calligraphy Collection
Font - Shadow
Text Size - 2.7
Letter Spacing - 4
Apply letters to tile using Transfer Tape, following the packaging instructions.
You
can also do this process with press'n'seal wrap. If you're not careful
though, you can get little spot on your vinyl as residue from the
wrap. Make sure not to press too hard and do it quickly. This does not sit well for long without the residue forming.
Voila!
Thomas S. Monson Quote Tile
This one wasn't a Pinterest idea actually. We hand picked the quote from conference and designed it all on our own. This one took a lot of playing with as it was being developed. I changed font about 6 times and cut the words more than 4. It was a rough go to get it the way I wanted it, but I think it turned out very well and was a big hit at the activity.
Instructions:
Again, simple sticker on a tile. Same instructions as the YW Values Tile.
Cut vinyl to the following specifications from Cricut Vinyl in Midnight:
Remember & Become:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.8
Letter Spacing - 5
Inner Text:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.5
Letter Spacing -3 for top row, 5 for bottom row
Thomas S Monson:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.4
Letter Spacing - 5
Apply with Transfer Tape, following package instructions.
Cut vinyl to the following specifications from Cricut Vinyl in Midnight:
Remember & Become:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.8
Letter Spacing - 5
Inner Text:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.5
Letter Spacing -3 for top row, 5 for bottom row
Thomas S Monson:
Cartridge - Opposites Attract
Font - Upright
Text Size - 0.4
Letter Spacing - 5
Apply with Transfer Tape, following package instructions.
Yeast Rolls Class
Amelia was so sweet to do this cute class for our sisters that didn't want to do the crafts. Don't they look yummy!
In large bowl add:
1 cup Crisco
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
Pour 2 cups boiling water over
above stir and cool.
Mix: 2 Tbsp. yeast and ½ cup warm water in a small bowl.
Add: 4 slightly beaten eggs, yeast mixture, and 2 cups flour to
Crisco mixture. Stir.
Add: 5 ½ cups more flour (do not add any more than this, dough is
sticky)
Stir with wooden spoon. Let raise
until doubled. Roll out in circles. Spread with butter. Cut into crescent shapes and roll up. Let raise around 20 minutes. Then bake. Spread with butter as they come out of
oven. Bake at 3750 for 12-15
minutes.
Enjoy!
Hope you have a great time crafting! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Down to the Dirty!
Sorry about the lack of Wisdoms in November, but I was in charge of a Relief Society Activity that took a lot of my time and effort, so I didn't get around to much other than that. So, since I'm sure I won't be doing another one come Christmas, I'm just going to combine a few that I was going to do and make one really, really, really long one to compensate. ^_^ Hope you enjoy!
Alright mommies! Time to get down to the dirty!
Yup! Time for poop-talk! Let's get dirty!
Diapering is often a subject avoided in regular conversation, but it certainly has a big impact on a mom's daily life. There is nothing worse than cleaning up someone else's bodily fluids, no matter where they came from. However, as a mom, this is a multiple times a day activity. We don't like it, but someone's got to do it.
Little baby buns can be the absolute cutest thing in the world!... unless they're covered in crap ...literally. To add to it, these adorable baby bottoms are extremely sensitive. It is very important to take care to keep that little bum happy so the little one can keep you happy too.
Many new moms share the following question: "Which is the best diaper?" Well, mommies, there is not a clear answer. The diapering market is as competitive as the pads and tampons. There are so many brands out there and a lot of them are very, very different. To add to that, there are a lot of things that need to be taken into account when looking at diapers. To name just a few:
-Cost (yeah, we all know it's the first on the list. Baby's are just expensive.)
-Baby's Bottom and Fit
-Baby's Skin Sensitivity
-Diaper Availability
-Personal Preference and Experience
-Etc. Etc. The list goes on and on.
There is a lot more detailed information on things to look at when buying diapers in this article by Smith's Food and Drug.
Now, before we go any further, we will take a moment to reiterate probably the most common mommy phrases I ever use:
Every Mommy is different. Every Baby is different. Every Situation is different.
Mommies, as in any other decision that you face, you will have to make it on your own. You know your baby best, and they trust you to make the right decision. Don't rely on what other mommies do to determine how you will raise your child. The only thing we have is advice and that is for the taking or leaving.
That being said, with there being so many different kinds of diapers out there, I asked several mommies in my area what kinds of diapers they use, have used, what they liked/disliked, and why. However, though I asked probably over 20 mommies for input, not every mommy had tried every kind of diaper. For that reason, we will approximate as though there were 10 moms just to make the math a little easier. We will be rating each on a 5 star system; 5 means most mommies loved it, 4 means more mommies liked it, 3 means most mommies were neutral, 2 means more mommies didn't like it, and 1 means most mommies hated it.
Like I said earlier, there are so many different brands of diapers. I do not want anyone to think that I am going to cover all of them. Rather, I will only be talking about the one that are available in my local area. If you have other diapers in your areas that you would like to share about, loved it or hated it, please share with us in the comments section below. Prices are based on the local prices in Utah, noting that they may be much more expensive or cheaper in other areas.
First, let's start with probably the top 3 known brands: Pampers, Huggies, and Luvs. I assume that these are available in most areas considering the size of the company and the commonness of the brand names in discussion. After that, we will talk about other alternatives including off/store brands and cloth diapers. Remember, these are simply the opinions of a bunch of mommies, there is no professional opinion or scientific fact, just a bunch of talking ladies. Ready mommies? Here we go!
Pampers
Cost: $0.25-$0.31 per diaper
Rate: 5 star
Mommy Count: 9 out of 10 mommies loved it
Basic Shape: long and slender
Pampers are probably the most commonly heard of brand in my area. Most of my mommies had at one point at least tried Pampers.
Pros: The general consensus on Pampers was that they are great for sensitive bottoms. The variety in types within the brand was also a plus, allowing for more mommies to find a good fit. The long and slender shape of the diapers was very helpful for little ones with even smaller buns! They seemed to hold a lot and keep it in.
Cons: Pampers are the most expensive diapers that we looked into. Although it doesn't seem like much, a penny or two per diaper can really add up when you use over 3,400 diapers each year! Also, these long and slender diapers aren't so nice for the adorable chunky bottoms some babies have. Also depending on which type you get, a high-production bottom may overflow the diaper.
Huggies
Cost: $0.20 - $0.25 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 7 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: short and wide
Again, Huggies runs a close race to Pampers as they are still very common. A fair number of the mommies had at least tired Huggies.
Pros: Huggies have a pretty average price for their diapers all around, they are only slightly more expensive than the off brands while still being cheaper than Pampers. Their wide build made them great for chunky babies with lots of cheek to go around.
Cons: Although the price is better than Pampers, they are still very pricy in the long run as those pennies catch up. Many mommies also commented on how although they rarely leaked, they also rarely breathed. If you weren't on top of your poop-smelling game, the baby would end up with a nasty diaper rash. Others complained that the bigger sizes and slip-ons were easy to rip.
Luvs
Cost: $0.20 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 1 star
Mommy Count: 1 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: wider bottoms and skinnier tops with midrange length
Most mommies tried the Luvs only once, but the ones that kept going really loved it!
Pros: The one mommy that loved the Luvs said that they were great for sensitive bottoms. Another mom said that they were okay, but she extremely preferred other brands. These are the cheapest of the major brands and have a comparable price across their different types and box sizes.
Cons: Most mommies complained that Luvs simply crumbled. On top of ripping when putting them on, the diapers left little pieces of residue on the baby's bottoms after they did their business. The mommies also said that the pear shape never seemed to fit and that the diapers often leaked.
Store Brands
Now mommies, there is nothing wrong with going with brand names. Evangeline had a very sensitive bottom and therefore had allergic reactions to many different brands, so we pretty much exclusively use Pampers. However, that's not going to work for everyone. Don't be ashamed to check out other alternatives. There are so many different knock offs out there. Each major store line comes up with their own eventually. Again, we will focus on what is in my area, since I have no idea what is anywhere else.
Wal-Mart
Parent's Choice
Cost: $0.17 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 1 star
Mommy Count: 0 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: No description given
There was only one mommy who had tried these diapers and she hated them. She didn't really give specific reasons why, but she was very insistent that they were terrible for sensitivity as well as leakage. Not really enough information to go on, but I couldn't just leave them out.
Smith's
Comforts For Baby
Cost: $0.16 per diaper
Rate: 3 star
Mommy Count: 4 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Pampers, but slightly wider
Mommies were rather mixed with these diapers. They were excellent when it came to cost; every mommy agreed on that! However, mommy's were at a debate on sensitivity, but that really depended on the baby. They are not the best at preventing leaks, but they are by far not the worst. If your baby pees a lot, these may not be the best ones, but they make great emergency diapers, especially with the super low cost.
Target
Up & Up
Cost: $0.17 - $0.18 per diaper
Rate: 5 star
Mommy Count: 10 out of 10 loved it.
Basic Shape: Similar to Huggies, but slightly taller
Of all the diapers out there, this was the only one with a perfect score. Every mommy that tried it loved it! They were very cost efficient as well as being able to hold a lot. Most mommy's felt that they were great for sensitive babies as well. Way to go Target!
Wal-Mart & Target
Munchkin
(There is a debate as to which brand this is or if it is simply another brand altogether, but you can buy them at either location.)
Cost: $0.21 - $0.34 per diaper
Rate: No Information
Mommy Count: No Information
Basic Shape: No Information
These diapers were not even considered with the mommies from my area. Many of them felt that the price varied too much and the brand names were the same cost. If you've tried these ones, please let me know what you thought!
Western Family
I wasn't able to find any information as of yet as far as prices and such, but I did have one mom mention that she had tried these diapers out of being in a pickle for them and she loved them. With previous negative experiences with Western Family, she said that she was pleasantly surprised at the quality of their diapers.
Costco
Kirkland Signature
Cost: $0.23 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 8 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Huggies
Mommies really liked the Costco diapers and said that they were very comparable to Huggies in shape and in quality. Other mommies, however, felt that the price for membership to Costco wasn't worth it as well as the price for the diapers not being any lower than average for Huggies.
Sam's Club
Simply Right
Cost: $0.17 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 7 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Pampers
Most mommies that tried Costco had also tried Sam's Club. Again, many felt that the quality was great, but others disagreed noting that they sagged much more than other diapers when they were full, making it easier for them to leak. However, mommies agreed that the price was better than the brand name, but debated on whether or not the membership cost was worth it.
Buy It In Bulk
Many people recommend buying things in bulk to save money. Now, as we stated before, there may be times when that is correct, but there are also times when it is not. For the sake of comparison, I've looked into this as well. Some bulk stores have their own brand, but they also sell brand names. Here are their comparisons to the local general stores.
Pampers
General Stores Cost: $0.25-$0.31 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.24 - $0.30 per diaper
Huggies
General Stores Cost: $0.20 - $0.25 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.24 per diaper
Costco Cost: $0.21 per diaper
Luvs
General Stores Cost: $0.20 - $0.21 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.16 per diaper
So, at this point I will again remind you that you buy so many diapers in the first 2 years of a baby's life that cents eventually add up. However, I will also remake the point that there is a membership cost on top of it all to buy at Sam's Club or at Costco. Make sure that you take those into account when considering the cost to you.
Cloth Diapers
Now, I really have no idea about much cloth diapers. I could only find 2 mommies who had ever used cloth diapers and neither of them had used them on their own children, but rather in a day care or babysitting setting. It may behoove you to find someone who has had more experience with these diapers to get more information. If I find someone, I will probably make an additional post to tell you about it. However, for now, I'm afraid that my information with be very naive and lacking greatly. Sorry about that.
Due to my lack of information, I will be talking about these diapers in a purely price oriented direction. I know that there is more that goes into choosing to buy cloth diapers, such as environmental awareness and such, but I'm not going to get into that since I don't have a reference for these opinions. If you would like to share your experiences or your opinions, please do! We would love to hear about it.
Okay, so I was able to find prices for basic and locally available diapers from Wal-Mart and Target websites. I'm not sure where else to look, but I have been told there are other online-only stores that sell cloth diapers for fair prices. I will also add more information on these sites as I find them.
Back to business!
From what I found, there are the stereotypical cloth diapers that come to mind, and their are the fancier ones with buttons, velcro, and colors. I'm going to be very general with my information since I have no idea about the differences within these two groups.
Gerber
These are more of the stereotypical cloth diapers. These were sold for about $1.24 per diaper. Now, this is quite a bit more than the $0.16 - $.35 range we have been looking at so far, but remember that these are reusable. They can be washed and put away just like a shirt or a pair of underwear. For the price of one cloth diaper, you could buy around 5 disposable diapers, but how long do they last? Use each on 6 times and they have paid for themselves! However, They do require a lot of effort on the laundry front.
Charlie Banana
I know that this is technically a brand name, but it was a generally available one so I'm using it as a "or similar to" example. These are the more fancy cloth diapers with the buttons and gizmos. As I understood what I was reading at the store websites, the way these work is that you buy the outer shell for one price and then just add disposable inserts and liners to catch the bulk of it. This way, you are only throwing away the part of the diaper that is disgusting instead of the outer case. In addition, many of the liners are made to be flush-able so you can send them down the toilet instead of stinking up the garbage.
However, this whole addition system does add to the cost thereof. The general prices I found were around $20 per outer shell! In my mind, this is crazy, but remember that you get to reuse this diaper over and over again like a pair of undies. The inserts that go inside come to a cost of about $0.50 per insert. You do the math. Again, I'm the naive person who has never tried them and doesn't know anyone who really has, but I'm willing to hear more information if you have it. It doesn't make sense to me, but I'm more than happy to keep looking.
Well, my mommies, there you have it. This is all the information about all the diapers we could think of! Let me know if you have any more information to share with us! We love your input!
Hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderfully Merry Christmas as well as any other holidays you may celebrate! Hope that your holiday season is a wonderful one!
HAPPY DIAPERING!!!
Alright mommies! Time to get down to the dirty!
Yup! Time for poop-talk! Let's get dirty!
Diapering is often a subject avoided in regular conversation, but it certainly has a big impact on a mom's daily life. There is nothing worse than cleaning up someone else's bodily fluids, no matter where they came from. However, as a mom, this is a multiple times a day activity. We don't like it, but someone's got to do it.
Little baby buns can be the absolute cutest thing in the world!... unless they're covered in crap ...literally. To add to it, these adorable baby bottoms are extremely sensitive. It is very important to take care to keep that little bum happy so the little one can keep you happy too.
Many new moms share the following question: "Which is the best diaper?" Well, mommies, there is not a clear answer. The diapering market is as competitive as the pads and tampons. There are so many brands out there and a lot of them are very, very different. To add to that, there are a lot of things that need to be taken into account when looking at diapers. To name just a few:
-Cost (yeah, we all know it's the first on the list. Baby's are just expensive.)
-Baby's Bottom and Fit
-Baby's Skin Sensitivity
-Diaper Availability
-Personal Preference and Experience
-Etc. Etc. The list goes on and on.
There is a lot more detailed information on things to look at when buying diapers in this article by Smith's Food and Drug.
Now, before we go any further, we will take a moment to reiterate probably the most common mommy phrases I ever use:
Every Mommy is different. Every Baby is different. Every Situation is different.
Mommies, as in any other decision that you face, you will have to make it on your own. You know your baby best, and they trust you to make the right decision. Don't rely on what other mommies do to determine how you will raise your child. The only thing we have is advice and that is for the taking or leaving.
That being said, with there being so many different kinds of diapers out there, I asked several mommies in my area what kinds of diapers they use, have used, what they liked/disliked, and why. However, though I asked probably over 20 mommies for input, not every mommy had tried every kind of diaper. For that reason, we will approximate as though there were 10 moms just to make the math a little easier. We will be rating each on a 5 star system; 5 means most mommies loved it, 4 means more mommies liked it, 3 means most mommies were neutral, 2 means more mommies didn't like it, and 1 means most mommies hated it.
Like I said earlier, there are so many different brands of diapers. I do not want anyone to think that I am going to cover all of them. Rather, I will only be talking about the one that are available in my local area. If you have other diapers in your areas that you would like to share about, loved it or hated it, please share with us in the comments section below. Prices are based on the local prices in Utah, noting that they may be much more expensive or cheaper in other areas.
First, let's start with probably the top 3 known brands: Pampers, Huggies, and Luvs. I assume that these are available in most areas considering the size of the company and the commonness of the brand names in discussion. After that, we will talk about other alternatives including off/store brands and cloth diapers. Remember, these are simply the opinions of a bunch of mommies, there is no professional opinion or scientific fact, just a bunch of talking ladies. Ready mommies? Here we go!
Pampers
Cost: $0.25-$0.31 per diaper
Rate: 5 star
Mommy Count: 9 out of 10 mommies loved it
Basic Shape: long and slender
Pampers are probably the most commonly heard of brand in my area. Most of my mommies had at one point at least tried Pampers.
Pros: The general consensus on Pampers was that they are great for sensitive bottoms. The variety in types within the brand was also a plus, allowing for more mommies to find a good fit. The long and slender shape of the diapers was very helpful for little ones with even smaller buns! They seemed to hold a lot and keep it in.
Cons: Pampers are the most expensive diapers that we looked into. Although it doesn't seem like much, a penny or two per diaper can really add up when you use over 3,400 diapers each year! Also, these long and slender diapers aren't so nice for the adorable chunky bottoms some babies have. Also depending on which type you get, a high-production bottom may overflow the diaper.
Huggies
Cost: $0.20 - $0.25 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 7 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: short and wide
Again, Huggies runs a close race to Pampers as they are still very common. A fair number of the mommies had at least tired Huggies.
Pros: Huggies have a pretty average price for their diapers all around, they are only slightly more expensive than the off brands while still being cheaper than Pampers. Their wide build made them great for chunky babies with lots of cheek to go around.
Cons: Although the price is better than Pampers, they are still very pricy in the long run as those pennies catch up. Many mommies also commented on how although they rarely leaked, they also rarely breathed. If you weren't on top of your poop-smelling game, the baby would end up with a nasty diaper rash. Others complained that the bigger sizes and slip-ons were easy to rip.
Luvs
Cost: $0.20 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 1 star
Mommy Count: 1 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: wider bottoms and skinnier tops with midrange length
Most mommies tried the Luvs only once, but the ones that kept going really loved it!
Pros: The one mommy that loved the Luvs said that they were great for sensitive bottoms. Another mom said that they were okay, but she extremely preferred other brands. These are the cheapest of the major brands and have a comparable price across their different types and box sizes.
Cons: Most mommies complained that Luvs simply crumbled. On top of ripping when putting them on, the diapers left little pieces of residue on the baby's bottoms after they did their business. The mommies also said that the pear shape never seemed to fit and that the diapers often leaked.
Store Brands
Now mommies, there is nothing wrong with going with brand names. Evangeline had a very sensitive bottom and therefore had allergic reactions to many different brands, so we pretty much exclusively use Pampers. However, that's not going to work for everyone. Don't be ashamed to check out other alternatives. There are so many different knock offs out there. Each major store line comes up with their own eventually. Again, we will focus on what is in my area, since I have no idea what is anywhere else.
Wal-Mart
Parent's Choice
Cost: $0.17 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 1 star
Mommy Count: 0 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: No description given
There was only one mommy who had tried these diapers and she hated them. She didn't really give specific reasons why, but she was very insistent that they were terrible for sensitivity as well as leakage. Not really enough information to go on, but I couldn't just leave them out.
Smith's
Comforts For Baby
Cost: $0.16 per diaper
Rate: 3 star
Mommy Count: 4 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Pampers, but slightly wider
Mommies were rather mixed with these diapers. They were excellent when it came to cost; every mommy agreed on that! However, mommy's were at a debate on sensitivity, but that really depended on the baby. They are not the best at preventing leaks, but they are by far not the worst. If your baby pees a lot, these may not be the best ones, but they make great emergency diapers, especially with the super low cost.
Target
Up & Up
Cost: $0.17 - $0.18 per diaper
Rate: 5 star
Mommy Count: 10 out of 10 loved it.
Basic Shape: Similar to Huggies, but slightly taller
Of all the diapers out there, this was the only one with a perfect score. Every mommy that tried it loved it! They were very cost efficient as well as being able to hold a lot. Most mommy's felt that they were great for sensitive babies as well. Way to go Target!
Wal-Mart & Target
Munchkin
(There is a debate as to which brand this is or if it is simply another brand altogether, but you can buy them at either location.)
Cost: $0.21 - $0.34 per diaper
Rate: No Information
Mommy Count: No Information
Basic Shape: No Information
These diapers were not even considered with the mommies from my area. Many of them felt that the price varied too much and the brand names were the same cost. If you've tried these ones, please let me know what you thought!
Western Family
I wasn't able to find any information as of yet as far as prices and such, but I did have one mom mention that she had tried these diapers out of being in a pickle for them and she loved them. With previous negative experiences with Western Family, she said that she was pleasantly surprised at the quality of their diapers.
Costco
Kirkland Signature
Cost: $0.23 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 8 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Huggies
Mommies really liked the Costco diapers and said that they were very comparable to Huggies in shape and in quality. Other mommies, however, felt that the price for membership to Costco wasn't worth it as well as the price for the diapers not being any lower than average for Huggies.
Sam's Club
Simply Right
Cost: $0.17 - $0.21 per diaper
Rate: 4 star
Mommy Count: 7 out of 10 loved it
Basic Shape: Similar to Pampers
Most mommies that tried Costco had also tried Sam's Club. Again, many felt that the quality was great, but others disagreed noting that they sagged much more than other diapers when they were full, making it easier for them to leak. However, mommies agreed that the price was better than the brand name, but debated on whether or not the membership cost was worth it.
Buy It In Bulk
Many people recommend buying things in bulk to save money. Now, as we stated before, there may be times when that is correct, but there are also times when it is not. For the sake of comparison, I've looked into this as well. Some bulk stores have their own brand, but they also sell brand names. Here are their comparisons to the local general stores.
Pampers
General Stores Cost: $0.25-$0.31 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.24 - $0.30 per diaper
Huggies
General Stores Cost: $0.20 - $0.25 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.24 per diaper
Costco Cost: $0.21 per diaper
Luvs
General Stores Cost: $0.20 - $0.21 per diaper
Sam's Club Cost: $0.16 per diaper
So, at this point I will again remind you that you buy so many diapers in the first 2 years of a baby's life that cents eventually add up. However, I will also remake the point that there is a membership cost on top of it all to buy at Sam's Club or at Costco. Make sure that you take those into account when considering the cost to you.
Cloth Diapers
Now, I really have no idea about much cloth diapers. I could only find 2 mommies who had ever used cloth diapers and neither of them had used them on their own children, but rather in a day care or babysitting setting. It may behoove you to find someone who has had more experience with these diapers to get more information. If I find someone, I will probably make an additional post to tell you about it. However, for now, I'm afraid that my information with be very naive and lacking greatly. Sorry about that.
Due to my lack of information, I will be talking about these diapers in a purely price oriented direction. I know that there is more that goes into choosing to buy cloth diapers, such as environmental awareness and such, but I'm not going to get into that since I don't have a reference for these opinions. If you would like to share your experiences or your opinions, please do! We would love to hear about it.
Okay, so I was able to find prices for basic and locally available diapers from Wal-Mart and Target websites. I'm not sure where else to look, but I have been told there are other online-only stores that sell cloth diapers for fair prices. I will also add more information on these sites as I find them.
Back to business!
From what I found, there are the stereotypical cloth diapers that come to mind, and their are the fancier ones with buttons, velcro, and colors. I'm going to be very general with my information since I have no idea about the differences within these two groups.
Gerber
These are more of the stereotypical cloth diapers. These were sold for about $1.24 per diaper. Now, this is quite a bit more than the $0.16 - $.35 range we have been looking at so far, but remember that these are reusable. They can be washed and put away just like a shirt or a pair of underwear. For the price of one cloth diaper, you could buy around 5 disposable diapers, but how long do they last? Use each on 6 times and they have paid for themselves! However, They do require a lot of effort on the laundry front.
Charlie Banana
I know that this is technically a brand name, but it was a generally available one so I'm using it as a "or similar to" example. These are the more fancy cloth diapers with the buttons and gizmos. As I understood what I was reading at the store websites, the way these work is that you buy the outer shell for one price and then just add disposable inserts and liners to catch the bulk of it. This way, you are only throwing away the part of the diaper that is disgusting instead of the outer case. In addition, many of the liners are made to be flush-able so you can send them down the toilet instead of stinking up the garbage.
However, this whole addition system does add to the cost thereof. The general prices I found were around $20 per outer shell! In my mind, this is crazy, but remember that you get to reuse this diaper over and over again like a pair of undies. The inserts that go inside come to a cost of about $0.50 per insert. You do the math. Again, I'm the naive person who has never tried them and doesn't know anyone who really has, but I'm willing to hear more information if you have it. It doesn't make sense to me, but I'm more than happy to keep looking.
Well, my mommies, there you have it. This is all the information about all the diapers we could think of! Let me know if you have any more information to share with us! We love your input!
Hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderfully Merry Christmas as well as any other holidays you may celebrate! Hope that your holiday season is a wonderful one!
HAPPY DIAPERING!!!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
November Craft Night
We had a great night making these cute fabric covered cork boards. Super easy, but what a cute way to dress it up!
Mommy Group 11/13/13
Sorry about the long wait. We had a Relief Society activity that took a lot of energy and attention. More to come on that later.
View original pin here.
So, back to Mommy Group two weeks ago.
Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas
2/3 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Fold opposite sides over filling.
Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Brush with melted margarine.
Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
Serve with Sour Cream.
Fold opposite sides over filling.
Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Brush with melted margarine.
Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
Serve with Sour Cream.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Mommy Group 11/6/13
Italian Chicken Fettucini
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1 lb chicken breasts
8oz cream cheese
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 pkg dry Italian dressing mix
2 Tbsp garlic powder (yes, I thought it was a lot too, but it turned out great)
Add above to crockpot and cook on low 4 hours. I did mine for about 6 hours, so I added about a can's worth of milk to the mix. My sauce, therefore, may have been slightly thinner than the recipe intended, but it all worked out.
When cooked, cube or shred chicken. Mine ended up half and half since the chicken gets really soft when cooked so slow. Prepare 1 pkg of noodles according to package instructions. Add to the sauce and chicken. I topped mine off with a couple chunks of tomato and it was delicious. I think I would add more tomatoes next time, but that's more because I would eat tomatoes like apples any day. :) very very yummy!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Mommy Group 10/30/13
Thanks to all my lovely mommies who helped make this such a cute night! Ready for our Halloween fun?!
7 Layer Spider Web
Mummy Dogs
Cut String Cheese to the length desired. splice one end (making sure not to go all the way through). Carefully insert a pretzel to the other side (again trying not to split it). Tie up with sting or green onion stems.
Stuffed Jack'O'Lanterns
View the original pin here.
Filling: Spanish Rice
I have seen these filled with other things, but this is the way I've seen the most, so this is what I did.
Fry 1/2 lb bacon, drain on paper towel and set aside. Brown 1 lb hamburger and drain. Add 1.2 small onion chopped and 1 chopped green pepper. Saute. Add 2 cups instant rice, 2 cups of water and 2 cans tomato sauce. When liquid is absorbed and rice cooked, crumble bacon in and mix through.
Make Spanish Rice as above, but omit the peppers and add 3/4 cup corn. stuff mixture into 6-8 peppers that have had the tops cut off and and seeds removed. Top with cheese , over and bake at 350 degrees fro 1 hour. Test peppers to see if soft, then serve.
For Jack'O'Lanterns, cut a face out at the same time as removing seeds.
Filling: Spanish Rice
I have seen these filled with other things, but this is the way I've seen the most, so this is what I did.
Fry 1/2 lb bacon, drain on paper towel and set aside. Brown 1 lb hamburger and drain. Add 1.2 small onion chopped and 1 chopped green pepper. Saute. Add 2 cups instant rice, 2 cups of water and 2 cans tomato sauce. When liquid is absorbed and rice cooked, crumble bacon in and mix through.
Make Spanish Rice as above, but omit the peppers and add 3/4 cup corn. stuff mixture into 6-8 peppers that have had the tops cut off and and seeds removed. Top with cheese , over and bake at 350 degrees fro 1 hour. Test peppers to see if soft, then serve.
For Jack'O'Lanterns, cut a face out at the same time as removing seeds.
7 Layer Spider Web
the dip is really easy. Simply layer the following:
Refried Beans
Sour Cream
Salsa (or just tomatoes if you don't like the spice)
Cheese
Guacamole
Olives
Green Onions
I then put extra sour cream in a ziploc bag and piped out the spider web. The Spider and Flies and just cut up olives. Easy, yet yummy.
Mummy Dogs
View the original pin here.
Wrap hotdogs in crescent roll dough. (I use the canned Pillsbury stuff). Cook according to roll instructions.
Banana Ghosts
Cut the bananas in half and add chocolate chip eyes. I used M&Ms because I didn't have a bag of chips on hand, but I would rather have used the chips because the color bled too quickly as you can see.
Deviled Spider Eggs and Pumpkins
Hard boil eggs. Cut in half and remove yolk. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Pipe into eggs (again, I used the ziploc method). Sprinkle with paprika.
for spiders, I used cut up olives. For pumpkins, I used food coloring and green onions for the stems.
Cheesy Broomsticks
Cut String Cheese to the length desired. splice one end (making sure not to go all the way through). Carefully insert a pretzel to the other side (again trying not to split it). Tie up with sting or green onion stems.
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