Safety Tip

In case you're ever in an accident you want your child to be able to get the best care possible, right? But, what if you're unconscious? Doctors need certain info in order to know how to care for your baby. This is a very quick and easy life saving tip. Simply, use a post-it note and put your child's important info on it- Name, DOB, Emergency Contact ( someone you trust to care for your child and knows your child history. If possible don't list someone who is likely to be in the car with you), any known allergies, medications, child's PCP, any medical conditions, etc. Also, date the post-it so emergency responders know the info is up to date. Then tape the post-it to the seat. Easy peasy. And if you're worried about strangers being able to see this information you can always tape it to a part of the seat that isn't visible- just be sure to tape another post-it in plain view that will alert emergency responders so they know to look for the info.

- Britt

Crescent roll cinnamon rolls

Rolls
1 package crescent rolls
2 tbls softened butter
1tbsp Brown sugar
1/3tsp vanilla extract
1/4tsp cinnamon

Icing
1/2cup powdered sugar
1/2tbls brown sugar
A couple good sprinkles of cinnamon
Milk as needed

Preheat oven to 375º
In a bowl add all ingredients for the rolls till soft and spreadable open crescent rolls separate.  Spread mixture onto each triangle, roll set in muffin tin.
Cook for 12 minutes

While cooking get a bowl add all ingredients for icing mix add  enough milk to make icing easy to pour. 

When rolls are cooked take out and put icing over top. 

Frozen Yogurt Drops

My daughter loves yogurt. Even when she was a baby she loved Gerber Yogurt Melts. But, it's always nice to make something yummy and fun. These would be great for picky eaters, as a healthy snack, or as a "dessert". And the best part? They're super easy!

What you need:
Yogurt
Cookie Sheet
Plastic Baggie
Scissors

Put your favorite yogurt in the baggie and snip off the corner.
Squeeze the bag to make nickel size dollops of yogurt on the cookie sheet
Freeze for 2-3 hours and put the dots in a container. Store in the freezer.

See, I told you it was EASY!!

You can also put bits of fruit on the top too. Or even puree some fruit (banana and strawberry is great) and add it to plain yogurt so you get a boost of fruits (may even be able to sneak that in for your picky eater).

- Britt

Pork Tenderloin with Green Chili

1 Bread pan
2 tbsp olive oil
1 Pork tenderloin
1/2 a large onion
3 cloves of garlic
3 - 5 roast and peeled hatch green chilis

1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tbsp horsey sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 can enchilada sauce
2 tsp cilantro

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put Olive oil in pan, set aside. Cut Pork into medium pieces, season with salt and pepper. Chop onion, garlic, hatch green chilies, and cilantro.

 Mix Pork, onion, garlic, hatch green chilies, can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, in bread pan making sure that all ingredients get evenly coated with oil.

 Add BBQ sauce and Horsey sauce to the mixture. Mix well.

 Top with can of enchilada sauce and sprinkle cilantro leaves over it. Place in preheated oven.

 Cook at 425 degrees for 1 hour and 15 min. Ready to serve after internal temp. of meat has reached 165 degrees. I serve with a flour tortilla and corn.

Recipe by ~Gwen

Want a free, fun, and educational outside activity?

Here it is!

Today was beautiful! Just last week we had 2 feet of snow and today it was 67 degrees out! So, of course we had to have enjoy it. I saw this idea last year but never got the time try it. It's super simple and my daughter loved it.

All you need is water, small toys, a bowl, and something to hit the ice with. You can also add food coloring or glitter to make it extra fun.

I froze my toys in layers and you can use pretty much any small toy (Barbie shoes, army men, dinosaur, beads, rings, etc)

After it's  all frozen it's time to have fun!

Let your little one use some tools to get the toys out. We used a water bottle with hot water, flat head screwdriver, and a butter knife.  But you can be creative and decide what they should use.

All in all my daughter had a blast trying to get her toys out. While having fun she also used her problem solving skills which was a plus. We will definitely be doing this again!

Ready to play!

 

 Using her tools

 

 She was so excited when she got them out

Almost to the seashells!

Tatertot casserole!

Hello everyone! Sorry for not posting much this past few weeks have been CRAZY!! But i'd like to share with you something my family just simply loves!!!!!!!.

WHATYOUNEED: 
2 lb Hamburger
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 bag of Tater Tots
 Seasonings

Directions:
Brown your meat, add seasonings into meat while cooking
Put meat into baking dish and add 2 cans of soup
Mix evenly
Add a single layer of Tots
Bake on 375 degrees for 35 mins
Take out and top with cheese
Bake on 375 for about 5-10 more minutes.

Enjoy!!
Some people adds corn, onions and other things the their's but this is how i make mine!! :)

Drop a comment!

--BrittanyR <3 <3 

The importance of vegetables and childrens health

Do you garden? Do your children eat healthy foods over sugary foods? Gardening is a very simple form of encouraging healthy eating in your children. Have your children help you plant and harvest vegetables! If you don’t have the space to garden, you can always substitute with the farmers market; take your children with you and let them pick out fruits and vegetables that they would like to eat. Children who are actively involved in picking their food are more likely to eat it. If you do have the space for a garden; everyday when your children get home from school walk through it with them and allow them to pick the ripe fruits and vegetables. It is showing them how rewarding gardening is and they are going to be much more excited about plucking a ripe “fruit of their labor” than you necessarily will. The easiest way to start a mini garden is to plant herbs in small planters and let them grow in your kitchen window which will remind you to use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs. Also if you think about how much money it saves you a year even if it is just during summer months that you can grow your own food. Another point is that if you are buying from a farmers market you are buying locally and the farmer is the one getting most of the proceeds. When you buy from wal-mart the produce has to travel much farther, the overhead costs and employee wages are most of the profit, the farmers of this produce is getting next to nothing. If you have any questions about gardening in your area please direct them to our e-mail mommytalkandadvice@gmail.com with the subject att: Gwen/Gardening. If you give me what city and state you live in I can help you find out what you can and can’t grow and how to understand the difference between growing each individual type of produce. ~Gwen