Snacktastic Saturday: Club Sandwich

When you're still unpacking yourself & you help a friend move, you can build up quite the appetite. So this snack is mighty! And coincidentally can also be served as the main course for lunch (& dinner too).

How To:

•ham, turkey & bacon

•cheddar cheese (smoked is a fave in our house)

•lettuce & tomato

•mayo

•toasted croissant

Pile it all up, grab a napkin & take a big bite!

Fun Friday: Upcycling Crayons

If you have kids, chances are you have a lot of crayons. And if you have a toddler that likes to snap them in half like I do, you have even more. Of course kids will always go for the longer crayons first, leaving countless others to be looked over. Unless you do a bit of upcycling.

 Just take your broken (or unused crayons), place them in a silicone sheet (like the kind made for chocolates), & pop them in a 250 degree oven till they look like they're pretty well melted. I think mine were in about 15 minutes or so. Just be sure you let them cool all the way to harden before you pop them out.

Next break out the coloring pages & have fun!

Mompact Giveaway & My Embarrassing Moment Submission

Being a Saline Ambassador for Boogie Wipes is, well...awesome! Not only do I get to share my love of a great product, but do it on another level by actually sharing Boogie Wipes (along with a few other cool things).

But I also get a heads up on some great things. Like Boogie Wipes teaming with Mompact for an amazing giveaway! 

 Be sure to head over here & fill out the rafflecopter form, for a chance to win a share of over $1000 in prizes! (And let me tell you, moms know what moms like.) And don't forget to share your "real mom" story! Those are the best part if you ask me.

My Embarrassing Submission:

Of course I remember this day vividly. It was the day we rushed Paige, 9 months at the time, to the hospital (for Kawasaki Disease we later found out.)

We had thought a strange rash Paige had, was from a spider bite or a sensitivity to a new laundry detergent. Solution: Rewash everything in the old detergent & set off bug bombs on every floor of our townhouse apartment. So while we had to evacuate, we met up with family at Longhorn Steakhouse.

I wasn't really hungry then, so I just got something small. Chili, actually. Complete with plenty of jalapenos, onions, cheese, sour cream & hot sauce. (Yum!)

Fast forward to the emergency room a few hours later. The nurses needed to start an IV. But of course little babies have super powers & are insanely strong, so back-up was needed. Now every other time they'd "be right back", it was a good 10-15 minutes. So when that delicious chili caught up with me, I let it rip. Well, what do you know! The nurses really were right back!

Usually everyone would just ignore the awful stench, right? Uh, no. far from it actually. These nurses started going on about how my baby had awful gas. But from my frazzled emotional state, I quickly grabbed some perfume from my purse & started spraying while apologizing profusely.

When I heard, "Oh honey", I knew I had it coming. I had 3 nurses schooling me about never, ever, ever claiming the blame when someone else thinks it's the baby. I'm pretty sure that was the most mortifying part of it all. But...lesson learned & I never fessed up again.

Think It Thursday: Recycling

Seriously, think about it. What will the environment be like when your kids grow up? What about your kids kids? We need to do what we can to help sustain at least part of the world we live in today.

Recycling is a small change in our routines that can make a huge impact. And it's easy to do!

Most local recycling centers take #1 & #2 plastics, glass, aluminum & cardboard/papers. Just remove lids (if necessary), sort & place ion respective bins. It really is that easy. 

Fun Facts:

 

• Aluminum cans can be recycled into: soda cans, pie plates, license plates, thumbtacks, aluminum foil, and many other items.

• PET plastic can be recycled into: clothing, fiberfill for sleeping bags, toys, stuffed animals, rulers and more. 

• Glass can be recycled into jars, jewelry, bottles, dishes, drinking glasses, coffee mugs and many other items.

Work It Wednesday: Squat Challenge

I've seen quite a few fitness challenges lately, so I thought "why not?".

Squats, when done right, can help tone your legs & give you a great tush. And with summer looming ahead, who doesn't want a great tush?! (Hello, short shorts!)

*start small*

Day 1: 10 squats

Day 2: 15 squats

Day 3: 20 squats

Day 4: 25 squats

Day 5: 30 squats

Day 6: 35 squats

Day 7: 40 squats

Day 8: 45 squats

Day 9:  50 squats

Day 10: 55 squats

Day 11: REST

*slow & steady*

Day 12: 60 squats

Day 13: 65 squats

Day 14: 70 squats

Day 15: 75 squats

Day 16: 80 squats

Day 17: 85 squats

Day 18: 90 squats

Day 19: 95 squats

Day 20: REST

Day 21: 100 squats

*feel the burn*

 Day 22: 110 squats

Day 23: 120 squats

Day 24: 130 squats

Day 25: REST

Day 26: 140 squats

Day 27: 150 squats

Day 28: 160 squats

Day 29: REST

*finish strong*

Day 30: 180 squats

Day 31: 200 squats

Complete the month & that's over 2000 squats! (2235 to be exact.)

You can do it!

 

Tasty Tuesday: Chophouse Buffalo Chicken Pita

There are few foods that make my mouth water just thinking about them. But a Chophouse Buffalo Chicken Pita is definitely in the top 3. Quite possibly even #1!

First you'll have to be sure you have some pita bread on hand. Some with pockets would have been better, but I'm addicted to this recipe. (Seriously, I make them at least once a week.)

You'll Need:

•carrots & celery, diced

•olive oil

•margarine, divided

•grilled chicken breasts, chopped

•hot sauce

•pita bread

•desired toppings (such as shredded cheddar, lettuce, Blue Cheese dressing...anything your little heart desires)

*Note: Remember my lack of measurements? Everything is up to your liking.

 

How To:

•Saute carrots & celery in a splash of olive oil & a bit of margarine until crisp/tender.

• Add grilled chicken, hot sauce & enough margarine to get to the desired amount of heat.

•Pack Buffalo Chicken mixture & desired toppings into pita bread.

•Grab a fork because you're going to need it & Enjoy!

Messy Monday: DIY Produce Wash

Don't you just hate it when you get fresh produce from the store & it's covered in...gunk?! Of course you have to wash it, but how?

Water just doesn't seem like enough. Soap & water seems a bit extreme. perhaps a rinse filled with chemicals, no thanks.

The Simple Solution:

•3 parts water

•1 part white vinegar

Give your produce a good spray, rub & rinse. You can also make a soak in a large bowl for leafy vegetables.

*Note: Avoid soaking in a sink due to bacteria.