Author Archives: Amanda V.
BEWARE!!! 2nd Degree Burns From Lime Juice??!!
Amanda V. in Just Between Us - 8 comments - posted on May 9th, 2013Yes, you read that right! Lime juice is the cause of this not so lovely burn I am sporting. Ok, well not lime juice alone but lime juice and the sun. I guess I should start from the beginning. Sunday night after watching the food network, I decided I was going to make carne asada for dinner. Here in Washington state it had been in the 80′s and I wanted to enjoy every minute of it! So when the recipe called for charred veggies for the salsa that went with the carne asada I jumped at the chance to grill. … Continue reading
You know you’re a breastfeeding mama when/if?
Amanda V. in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Apr 25th, 2013Breastfeeding your baby isn’t easy. There are so many things to consider when you choose breastfeeding over the bottle. When I decided to breastfeed my youngest daughter I didn’t think I would be doing it for 20 months! It was so worth it. I was even a bit sad when she decided to self wean. I had made it though pregnancy breastfeeding her and wanted to try my hand at tandem feeding once my little man got here. But Mia had other plans. Because we had been breastfeeding for so long it was like second nature to us both. It … Continue reading
Ever get tired of the same old same old? I’ve got something fun for you. Rainbow bread. It’s just normal bread, but pretty! And who doesn’t love fresh homemade bread? My kids and husband love it. Even without the dye it looks amazing. I am so proud of myself and love when I get a baking win like this! Recipe : 1 C milk and one egg yolk (total or one cup combined) 3 C flour 2 1/2 T sugar 1 packet active dry yeast 1 1/2 T unsalted butter 2 t Salt red, yellow, green , and blue food … Continue reading
Confessions of a Mommy Revealed
Amanda V. in Just Between Us - 7 comments - posted on Apr 15th, 2013We all wish that we were super mom. When we tell our family and friends about our parenting style we sure make it sound like we are. But we all know the truth. We all have things that we do that we would rather not let everyone know about. Those little mommy confessions that give us the slightest guilt (that we promptly get over). As moms we all learn short cuts to make our day-to-day grind a little easier. These are just a few of the many AWESOME confessions I received from the many brave mommies out there! Sometimes I … Continue reading
Mixie is a formula-mixing baby bottle that’s so finely tuned it can be fixed now and mixed later without fuss. On a flight or in the middle of the night, parents can have a bottle ready to go in an instant. Invented by dads, Mixie is BPA, phthalates and PVC free. Available in both 4 and 8 oz sizes. Price : $18.95- 21.95 This product is great. if you’ve ever pre-made a formula bottle before yo know how fast they can become nasty. With this bottle you can put everything together and mix it later. I’ve never seen a product … Continue reading
Snugaroos™ custom engraved labels provide parents with a safer and smarter approach to labeling their children’s sippy cups, bottles, and other small to mid-sized containers. Most traditional labels peel, fade, wash away, and leave unsightly “sticky residue” on our children’s drinking containers. Snugaroos™ labels completely eliminate these common problems, and are perfect for daycare, preschool, nursery, playdates, and households with multiple kids. Snugaroos™ labels are made of a safe FDA compliant non-toxic material. Our durable, stretchable labels are Phthalate, Lead and BPA FREE. Kidaroo Crew was not only concerned with the product’s safety; we took additional steps to ensure thatour … Continue reading
Mak-a-Boo Personalized Gifts {Review}
Amanda V. in Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Nov 20th, 2012They make special things for special people: little hats, wee onesies, and snuggly blankets – or boos, as some people call them! Their prices include all embroidery and gift packaging, and their exclusively designed makaboo icons add just the right touch of whimsy. They are passionate about personalization, so they allow you to actually see what you design before you buy: select fonts, icons, thread color and create a memorable gift! The web site was very easy to navigate at it showed you what your product would look like. Every time you made a change it would show you the … Continue reading
Ok they arn’t the most pretty cupcakes I’ve ever seen. But MAN OH MAN did they taste good!! These are all about the season. The chi tea is very fall and the eggnog very holiday. It’s one of my favorite drinks to order during the holidays and I’m so happy to have been able to transfer that taste to a yummy cupcake! Eggnog-Chi Cupcakes For the cupcakes: One box Spiced cake mix 1 cup chai tea, use instead of water MAKE FROSTING 1 pkg Cream Cheese 2 cups powder sugar 2 T Eggnog 1 t Rum extract 1 stick (1/2 … Continue reading