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Yeah…so you remember those days where I actually blogged about what’s going on in our neck of the woods? Yeah, me neither. Not that life hasn’t been fun with two cray cray kids running around and talking all day long. I am recovering from my toe surgery which isn’t very exciting except for the pretty pin aka green thumb tack that is protruding out of my third toe. So, while gimping around like a one-legged pirate after the two crazy babes I have been decorating, resting and cooking. Really sounds like a lot of resting, huh? Once the clock strikes midnight I do get to relax…foot is up and begin catching up on all my trashy tv, a nice break from pinky pie and Sophia the first shenanigans.  If you don’t follow me on instagram you should, that seems to be the only place I update as of late. I leave you with a snippet of our family photo session taken in early October before Brayden’s birthday. Enjoy.

Photos by Oopsy Daisy Photography by Emily Tingley 


November 30, 2012 1 Comment

The Eli Monster {#fluffyxmas}

Sending handmade for the holidays and for baby showers can add that special touch. I recently found The Eli Monster and she offers the most hip and coolest hand crafted baby items around that would make the perfect gift for any mom-to-be. From cloth diapers, diaper cover, liners, training diapers, wet bags and nursery items there are plenty of options to send a special gift this season.
I just love both of the items shown above. I would love to add both to my diaper bag!
I am so in love with these training underwear. I think that Payton could seriously use these. 
There are so many options for any parent or parent-to-be!  
Want to win a $20 shop credit to TheEliMonster.com? 

Make sure to enter my Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Package going on now! The prize pack is valued at $87 and will help spread some warm, fluffy love this holiday season!                         
Stay connected with The Eli Monster:
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November 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

Rock’in Green Cleaning Products #FluffyXmas

Are you dealing with relentless diaper stains? Does your babes sweet tooshie keep breaking out in a rash? Are you struggling to find the right detergent for your needs? Then look no further! Rockin’ Green’s Eco-friendly and award winning cleaning products will turn the funk going on in your laundry and home around! Not only is Rockin’ Green great for your cloth diapers it also kicks butt on your regular laundry, dog beds, your child’s toys and de-funks your washing machine!
A little bit about Rockin’ Green Soap:

Rockin’ Green is an award-winning manufacturer of Eco-friendly cleaning products designed to make cleaning easier and greener. Most well-known for their clean-rinsing laundry detergent formulated for use on all fabrics and especially useful on cloth diapers, Rockin’ Green produces detergents for hard, soft and normal water conditions (known as Hard, Soft and Classic Rock varieties).
Rockin’ Green also carries Funk Rock, a first-of-its kind natural ammonia bouncer, and Melody, an odor-neutralizer and air freshener home spray. With the exception of Funk Rock, all products come in seven natural scents, such as Mighty Mighty Marshmallow, Earth Wind & Orchids, Rage Against the Raspberry, and Bare Naked Babies (unscented).
Rockin’ Green was founded in 2009 by Kim Webb, an avid cloth diapering mom who desired a better way to clean cloth diapers and treat her kid’s sensitive skin.
  • Dye & perfume free
  • No fillers
  • No enzymes or optical brighteners
  • 100% Phosphate Free
  • Vegan
  • Great for sensitive skin
  • Easy rinsing formula
  • Works wonders on microfiber stink!
  • Perfect for cloth diapers
  • HE Compatible
  • Reusable packaging
  • Great for all water types
  • Economical at .13 cents a load!
  • Curious about what formula to use?




    If you want to rid the funk then I urge you to try Rockin’ Green Eco-friendly detergent for all your family’s needs. Rockin’ Green has added a 45/90 load bag of detergent in the winner’s choice of scent/formula to my Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaway event package! Make sure to come back to my blog from December 1st through 7th for your chance to win!
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    November 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

    Ultimate Jingle Cookie Bars & Marshmallow Snowmen #HolidayCandy #CBias

    Over the weekend I hit the stores with my Mom after our Thanksgiving dinner in pursuit of the perfect gifts. The other thing on my mind besides straying clear of crazy shoppers was my holiday tot party I am hosting in a few weeks. The kids will be decorating cookies and designing holiday crafts but the mom’s need some yummy treats as we sip mimosa’s and coffee. I am big on the holiday baking and our neighbors always look forward to our cookie trays so I took my Nestle shop as a way to create new recipes for both my party and for our loved ones. 
    We waited until the rush ended on Friday to visit my local Walmart. My Mom and I found gifts for my nieces and I stocked up on party paper goods including holiday cookie boxes, additional holiday lights to accommodate the new house and the holiday candy that I needed for my recipes. I was specifically looking for Nestle Butterfinger Jingles, Nestle Crunch Jingles, Spree & Sweet Tart candy canes. I couldn’t find all four candy varieties at one location so over the weekend I ended up visiting three locations. Talk about braving the crowds at America’s superstore on the busiest shopping days of the year, isn’t there an award for that? To see my entire shopping trip visit my Google+ album.
    The recipe I created uses one of my favorite holiday candies, Butterfinger Jingles. I took a chocolate cookie crust, topped with crunchy salty pretzel pieces, next layered with creamy peanut butter cheesecake and topped off with Butterfinger Jingle cookie dough. Hence, the name, Ultimate jingle cookie bars! There’s a lot packed into this cookie and let me tell you that they will impress your guests!
    Ultimate Jingle Cookie Bars 
    Recipe:
    Crust:
    1 package Famous Chocolate Wafers, crushed
    1 stick of butter, melted
    1/2 cup pretzels, crushed
    Cheesecake Filling:
    10 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 large egg, room temperature
    1/4 cup peanut butter
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    Butterfinger Jingle Cookie Dough:
    1 stick butter, room temperature
    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla 
    1 cup flour
    18-20 Jingles, chopped into pieces 

    Preheat your oven to 325º F. Grease or line your baking pan with parchment paper. Mix the melted butter and cookie crumbs into your baking dish until thoroughly combined.

    Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove pan to a cooling rack.

    Once cooled at the crushed pretzel pieces.

    In a food processor or stand mixer (I used food processor for easy clean-up due to using it to crush cookies) cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla on slow speed until combined. Add in the peanut butter and mix until combined. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.

    Next, unwrap your Jingles. My daughter loves to help in the kitchen so this was her job as my baking assistant. Get your kids in on the baking action! Once they are all unwrapped roughly chop the Jingles.

    In your mixer or food processor beat the butter, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the flour until just incorporated. Next, add the Jingles mix until incorporated.

    Take the dough and add little clumps of dough onto the cheesecake filling until it’s all distributed. Flatten the clumps out slightly.

    Bake for roughly 40-55 minutes. You’ll need to watch the dough, remove once it feels dry and firm. Move to cooling rack. After about 45 minutes move them to the refrigerator. Slice into bars and serve! 
    The next recipe was inspired by Nestle and I cannot wait to add these to the kids cookie designing table along with place cards. They are too cute for words and the best thing about them? They won’t melt! For additional recipes and holiday ideas visit verybestbaking.com. 

    Marshmallow Snowmen 

    Recipe:

    12 squares Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
    12 Nestle Butterfinger or Crunch Jingles, unwrapped
    12 pretzel checkerboard snaps
    2/3 cup prepared frosting
    24 large marshmallows, divided
    12 pretzel stick for arms, broken in half
    Nestle Toll House mini chocolate chips (a heaping teaspoon)
    12 small orange candies (I used orange sprinkles)
    Thin-string licorice for scarves (I used sour licorice and cut them into strands)

    Instructions:

    • Prepare the cookies as directed on the package. Cool on baking sheet, remove to wire rack to cool completely. 
    • To make hats, adhere Jingles to pretzel snaps with frosting, set aside. 
    • To make snowmen, insert 2 pretzel sticks into each side of the 12 marshmallows to create arms on base of snowman. Spread frosting onto the center of each cookie; top with snowman base. Press down lightly. Spread additional frosting on top of each snowman base. Top with remaining 12 marshmallows. Pipe a small amount of frosting on marshmallow for chocolate chips and sprinkle. Add the eyes, nose and buttons. For the scarf, add the licorice strand and tie.
    *I placed a toothpick down the center of my snowmen because I made them taller. 

    Do you have a favorite holiday recipe? I’d love to hear about it! 
    You can  connect with Nestle here:
    Facebook – Twitter  – NestleFamily.com  – VeryBestBaking.com  – Celebration Corner


    Disclaimer: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community.  This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Nestle #CBias #SocialFabric

    November 27, 2012 15 Comments

    Bubble Necklace Giveaway – Blue Bird Bride

    I love statement costume jewelry and when it’s colorful it can turn a plain ensemble into something much more. Since having the kids I rarely wear anything more than my diamond earrings and Tiffany’s necklace but when I head out for a date night or for happy hour with the girls I like to dress things up a bit. I have been eyeing the ever so popular bubble necklaces for quite some time now. When I was introduced to Blue Bird Bride accessories I knew that I needed to add a few necklaces to my jewelry armoire.  

    Blue Bird Bride specializes in necklaces, earrings and brooches. Getting married? Add a splash of color to your bridesmaid dresses. Right now is a great time to order because they are offering great buy one, get one sales. Plus, with the addition of this code: FALL2012 you can receive 15% off your order! Perfect for this Cyber Monday! You can definitely bring some colorful cheer to a family or friend this holiday season by gifting a must-have piece of jewelry.

    Want to win a $20 credit to Blue Bird Bride? Enter the rafflecopter form below. Giveaway will begin Monday, November 26th and will end Monday, December 3rd. 

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    November 26, 2012 9 Comments

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