Nesting hit me this weekend. One day it was in the form of cleaning and the next it took the form of cooking. Here are the recipes I used to make several casseroles and breakfasts to freeze for later. And, I have to tell you, having food and meals already taken care of, takes suchContinue reading “Make Now and Freeze For Later”
Monthly Archives: January 2013
A Parent’s Prayer
A friend posted this on Facebook last year and just loved it from the first time I read it. I find myself reading back over it all the time and I would like to get it printed and framed for the baby’s room. This prayer seems applicable to any situation you may go through withContinue reading “A Parent’s Prayer”
Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables, to me, is the easiest side dish in the world. Just chop up a bunch of veggies, mix together with a marinade (optional!), spread onto a baking pan, and bake. You can have a lot of creative fun with the ingredients that you choose to enhance the vegetables. Like using different fresh herbs,Continue reading “Roasted Vegetables”
Hospital Packing List
We are bringing 1 carry-on size rolling suitcase and 1 extra bag for the snacks. My goal is to bring as little as possible so I only have to unpack as little as possible. And why not take full advantage of what all the hospital provides…you pay for it anyway! And so I won’t haveContinue reading “Hospital Packing List”
Honey and Goat Cheese Chicken
Source: Paula DeenWhat a simple main dish filled with lots of flavor! For those of you that are as obsessed with goat cheese as we are, this is for you. No only is this chicken stuffed with goat cheese, but the cracker topping adds a sweet and spicy finish that is to die for! OfContinue reading “Honey and Goat Cheese Chicken”
Week 38
How big is baby? The size of a pumpkin! Baby Development FYI: Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen. She may have about an inch or so of hair already. She’s slowly shedding that white goo onContinue reading “Week 38”
Week 37
How big is baby? The size of a winter melon! Baby Development FYI: Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He’s gaining about 1/2 ounce each day. He’s practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking. He’s getting his first sticky poopContinue reading “Week 37”
Week 36
How big is baby? The size of a honeydew! Baby Development FYI: She’s still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up. She’s getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own. Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid. Her liverContinue reading “Week 36”
Week 35
How big is baby? The size of a durian! Baby Development FYI: He’s about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won’t get much longer, but he’s plumping up. He’s now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he’ll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. Now, his hearing is fullyContinue reading “Week 35”
Christmas Goodies
Instead of buying gifts for lots of people this year, I decided to do a bunch of baking and give out goodies. It was so fun making all these treats and giving them to family and friends, I think I will do this from now on! The trick is to make large batches of eachContinue reading “Christmas Goodies”
This Carolina Girl 