Monthly Archives: November 2008

Nov 22

Girl’s Night

Yesterday Shaunna hosted a Girl’s Night out for the Mommies, and it was just what I needed. We all had so much fun staying up late, talking, and watching movies. It was great too, I got a little break from the kiddos, the giant piles of laundry, and icky-land. The boy’s had fun hanging out with Dad too.

We all brought along snacks, and there was a ton of yummy desserts. I was lucky enough to bring home some of Shaunna’s Chocolate Banana Cake, in exchange for a plate of Chocolate Fudge. I think that’s a pretty good trade.

We all had so much fun, and Shaunna is amazing hostess. I can’t wait for the next Girl’s Night!

Nov 21

The Tiny Tote

I’ve got a little preview of one of the Christmas Gifts that I’ll be giving the gals this year… But don’t tell them!

It’s itty-bitty Nico-totes. I’ll be filling them with nifty goodies for all of the girl’s in the family. We also have a MOPS present exchange in December, and I’m thinking about making an itty-bitty tote for the exchange. Hmmm, I had better go and see how much fabric I have left…

Nov 20

Smores Snacks

While we were at Walgreens, waiting on the prescriptions Thade spotted Golden Grahams Cereal, and it was on sale this week. I thought we should grab a box and makes Smores Snacks for us to snack on this week. It sounded pretty good to Thade too.

Gather Up Your Supplies:

  • 6 Cups of Golden Grahams Cereal
  • 1 10 ounce bag of Marshmallows (mini work too)
  • 1/4 cup of Margarine
  • 2 Tablespoons of White Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 Bag of Chocolate Chips (Milk or Semi-sweet, whatever you like best)
  • 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla
  • Don’t forget a Large Pot, Wooden Spoon, 9 x 13 Pyrex Cake Pan for your bars
  • 2 little Helpers to help eat the extra marshmallows

On low/medium heat combine the Margarine, Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, and Corn Syrup. Once everything is melted and smooth, remove from heat, and add in the Vanilla. Give it a good stir, and add in the 6 Cups of Golden Grahams, and get ready to use those arms and stir like crazy.

When the Golden Grahams are all coated in the Marshmallowy goodness, pour the mixture into your 9 x 13 pan and smooth out gently. Make sure and sample that last bit left on the spoon… Cut into bars and enjoy!

This recipe is also good if you leave out the Chocolate, but my kiddos love Chocolate, so I left it in.

Nov 20

Still Sick

Yesterday I was feeling pretty good, and full of energy. I even knocked a few things off my growing To Do List. Last night, Dylan was up again ALL NIGHT, so today I am feeling awful. The aches are back, and my stomach is killing me, I’m thinking that it is from the antibiotics. I really feel like crawling back into bed and sleeping for the rest of the week.

Thade is doing well, but still coughing, and Dylan has perked up a bit too. His cough is still bad, but his runny nose is so much better today. Both of the kiddos have been really good about taking their medicine too. I’m putting a Gold Star on the calendar for everyday that the kiddos take their medicine. If they get 10 Gold stars we are renting Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda from RedBox. I bet they make it! They both really want to see both of the movies.

Nov 19

Casserole, Anyone?

I’m trying to sneak comfort meals into the menu, but so far the boy’s aren’t buying it (or biting it). If they see Green Bean Casserole on the menu Dad and Dylan are thrilled, but the mention of Tuna Casserole or Beef Stroganoff gets Nico the dirty looks from the boys, so I’ve decided to try out one of the casseroles on my Mom. Let’s see if she likes it, and maybe she can convince these boys that Casseroles aren’t too bad.

Its Fall, its cool, and what could be better than a Tuna Noodle Casserole for lunch? Well that and a Fresh Pear Crumble for dessert too… And yes, you have to clean your plate to get dessert.

Here is the recipe that I made:

  • 1/2 bag of Egg Free Noodles-cooked
  • 1 can of Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • 1/4 cup of Milk (whole of course)
  • 1/2 cup of Frozen Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 can of Tuna in water (drained)
  • 1/4 cup of Shredded Cheese
  • Dash of Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt
  • One Cup of Toasted Homemade Bread Crumbs

First get those Bread Crumbs toasting on the stove in a little bit of butter or margarine, stay close, so they don’t burn. Set your oven to 350 degrees, and gather up all of your supplies. In a large bowl combine the Cooked Noodles, Soup, Milk, Broccoli, and Cheese. Add in a dash of Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt… Well maybe 2 dashes of Garlic Salt, it is so tasty. Once the ingredients are well mixed, place the mixture in a baking dish, and top with the toasted Bread Crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, and let the casserole cool a bit before you serve it to the kiddos… Even though they have already made up their minds that they don’t want to try the casserole, but I promise, it is delicious.

This casserole was so good, and a big hit with my Mom and me. The little guys didn’t care for it too much, oh well, it is strike one for of my favorite comfort foods.