Super Easy Beer Bread Recipe!

 It's that time of summer where family gatherings, reunions and vacations are all taking place
I have been in the mood for baking and cooking and came across this yummy appetizer recipe

Beer Bread


it's a no fail, super easy 3 ingredient recipe that anyone can do
and best of all inexpensive!!!

Ingredients:
3 Cups self rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 can of beer

Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine ingredients together
3. Grease a large bread pan
4. Place ingredients in pan
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 mintues
6. Cool
7. Break apart to small bite size dipping pieces
8. Serve with your favorite dip or pair with a dill dip, also great for soups and chilli

Serves: 
8-10 as an app

*****
Five Stars

This Beer Bread recipe is so easy and yummy! 

Homemade Guacamole-Best of the Best!

One of my all-time favs

Homemade Guacamole

If you like chips and guac or guac on your favorite sandwich this recipe is sure to please
it is one of my favs and I'm proud to share it

Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Chopped Red Onion
4-5 Avacados ripe
-soft to the touch but not squishy-hard avacados will NOT work-usually they will be a bit purple in color
1-2 TBSP Sea Salt (you can use regular table salt as well)
1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro
1/2 Can Rotel Tomatoes (with lime, mild, medium-whatever you prefer)
1 large lime (juice)

Directions:
1.Cut avacados length wise around the circular pit, pull apart
2. Spoon out the avacado into a large bowl, discard everything but 2 pits-set aside the pits
3. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion-you can add more onion if you prefer
4. Add cilantro-leaves only chopped, discard the stems down the disposal for a fresh clean deodorizer
5. Add 1-2 TBSP Sea Salt
6. Add 1/2 Can rotel tomatoes juice and all-you can use roma tomotoes if you prefer-I use the rotel-easier and less messy-plus the medium rotel tomoatoes gives the guac a little bit of a kick
7. Add in the fresh lime juice-I prefer to use a lime juicer/squeezer
Campeon Heavy Duty Small Lime Squeezer, Green 
makes the job sooo much easier!
Mix all together
-I prefer to mix with the pampered chef mix n chop
The Pampered Chef Mix N Chop #2583
-really does a fast easy job of mashing up the avacados-mash until desired consistency
-I like my quac to be alittle chunky not too smooth
serve or refrigerate-I like to refrigerate mine ahead of time and then serve
-I feel that all the flavors mix together better

Serves:
6-10
This makes a large batch-perfect for a bbq with friends-it can keep for 1-2 days, just remember to keep 2 pits from the avacados when you are disposing of the skins-placing a couple pits in your guac while storing it in the fridge helps keep it from turning so brown, it will turn somewhat brown while in the refrigerator-just mix with a spoon before eating

enjoy this fresh, easy, homemade guac with pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, beer bread, doritos-just about anything-even top your favorite sandwich with it for a nice creamy addition!

*****
Five stars!

Car Seat Piddlepad


Summer Infant, Inc.
Kiddopotoamus Deluxe Piddlepad

We have been working on potty training with my daughter Ainsley most recently who only has accidents from time to time when she is too busy playing and doesn't want to quit to go potty or is so tired she wets the bed while sleeping. We did however have some accidents in the car seat in the beginning stages of potty training and for those of you who have had the luxury of taking apart a car seat to wash all the padding it is quite the chore and I don't recommend it. So I'm sharing another one of my "Favorite Finds" with you to help make potty training and traveling just that much easier.

Product description:
  • Waterproof seat liner holds more than 1 cup of fluid and includes new stay-put design

  • Ultra soft velboa fabric is absorbent and machine washable

  • Unique bucket shape contains the mess

  • Works with all harness sytems



  • Amazon does have this product and several others online like it this Summer Infant one is pretty heavy duty and sells for $12.95

    you can get free 2day shipping with a PRIME membership from amazon or free shipping with a $25 qualified  SUPER SAVER order

    Purchase a piddlepad for your carseat for your potty training toddler 
    and you won't have to pull your hair out ever again:)

    Potty Training/Road Trip/Family Vacation??? Check out this Travel Potty Seat


    

    This Kalencom 2-in-1 Potette Plus Potty Seat is great for families on the go
    -whether your traveling in a car for roads trips, eating out, boating, camping or wherever you may be going this travel potty seat can go with you. It folds up so you can store it in the diaper bag or under the seat in the car and comes with it's own carrying bag

    Product Description:
    • Full size travel potty that folds flat into a trainer seat
    • Non slip, durable and comfortable; improved sturdy, well-balanced rubber base helps keep your child feel secure
    • Legs lock into place when opened, folds flat so it can fit in a purse or diaper bag
    • Uses self-absorbing, disposable liners that discard like a diaper
    • Comes with three super absorbent, leak-proof and easy-to-use disposable liners and a drawstring carrying bag



    Click this link Kalencom 2-in-1 Potette Plus, Blue to get yours today!

    They come in 4 different colors and range from $14-16.
    Each  potty seat comes with 3 absorbing disposable liners.

    I highly recommend buying the extra pack of liners so you have them for future use
    Kalencom Potette Plus On the Go Potty Liner Re-Fills 10-Pack
    This is a pack of 10 that sells for $5.00

    Potette Plus Disposable Portable 30 Potty Liners Travel Trainer Seat
    or this value pack of 30 for ony $12.95

    You can purchase this travel seat from amazon and get free 2day shipping with an amazon PRIME membership or free shipping with a qualified $25 super saver order

    This seat is definately a must have for families with little ones and that's why it's one of my favorite finds:)

    Easy Hash Brown Egg Bake

    If your like me you love egg bakes-but don't have a lot of time
    I found this yummy recipe online tweeked it alittle and thought I would share!

    Hash Brown Egg Bake



    Ingredients:
    1 32oz pkg shredded hashbrowns
     thawed ( you could use the hash browns with veggies in them also for more color)
    1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
    ( I used 2 lbs of bacon you could also substitute the bacon for a breakfast sausage or combine the 2 together depending on how meaty of a dish you prefer)
    1/4 cup sauteed onions (more or less depending on preference)
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1/4 Tsp Salt
    8 eggs
    2 Cups Milk
    1 Dash Paprika

    Directions:
    1. In a large bowl, combine hashbrown, bacon, onions, salt and cheese
    2. Place mixture into 9X13 greased pan
    3. In a bowl beat eggs-add in milk  and mix together until smooth
    4. Poor milk/eggs over hasbrown mixture
    5. Sprinkle a dash of paprika on top
    6. Bake uncovered @ 350 degrees for 45-50 mins 
    (I covered mine with tin foil and for the last 8-10 mins baked uncovered and sprinkled with more cheese)

    Serves about 4-8 people

    place leftovers in the refrigerator

    ***This dish may be prepared in advance; cover and refrigerate
    take out 30 mins prior to baking

    Serve together with fresh fruit and enjoy a yummy delish breakfast!

    Got Rhubarb?! Yummy Rhubarb Custard Cake Recipe

    If you have an abundance of rhubarb or know someone who does this dessert is a must to make!

    Rhubarb Custard Cake Dessert

    Ingredients:
    1 Yellow Cake Mix-without pudding (with pudding is more moist)
    4 Cups fresh rhubarb chopped into 1/4" size
    1 Cup Granulateed Sugar
    2 Cups of Whipping Cream

    Directions:
    Mix Yellow Cake Mix according to packaging and place in a greased 9X13 pan
    Place 4 cups chopped rhubarb on top of yellow cake mix

    Sprinkle 1 cup of sugar over the rhubarb

    Add 2 cups of whipping cream over the sugar

    Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hr 25 mins
    insert a toothpick to make sure the center of the cake is done

    somehow during the baking process the cream goes to the bottom of the cake
    -creates a yummy moist custard and the cake rises to the top
    allow the cake to cool- serve and/or store in the refrigerator if you have any left :)

    Serves: 8-12

    ***Top with Ice Cream, Cool Whip or eat plain
    if your looking for a fat free dessert-this is not it:)

    Bring to your next family gathering or backyard bbq-your guests will be sooo happy you did!

    *****
    five stars!!!

    Pop Pals-Freezy Pop Holders

    Another one of my Favorite Finds!
    Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders, 2 Pack, Blue/Green

    Pop Pals Freezy Pop Holders

    Skip the paper towels:
    these slide right over "most" name brand freezy pops and keep the kids' hands from getting sooo cold

     you can find them at my favorite place to shop online-Amazon
    they are also eligible for free shipping with an Amazon Prime membership or $25 or more with qualifying super saver purchases
    Click this link Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders, 2 Pack, Blue/Green to get yours today!

    for some reason on this link the blue/green 2 pack sell for $10.50 and if you click on the Pink/Yellow 2 pack they sell for $8.79

    Enjoy your Freezy Pops without any freeze to your hands!

    ****special tip: place the pop pals holder on the freezy pop before you cut the top of the freezy pop-less mess this way!

    Amazon Deal of the Day-Levana Didital Video Monitor $95 Shipped!

    Levana ClearVu Digital Video Baby Monitor with Color Changing Night Light (LV-TW301)
    Levan ClearVu Digital Video Baby Monitor with Color Changing Night Light
    was $139.99 Now Only $95 Shipped!

    Click Levana ClearVu Digital Video Baby Monitor with Color Changing Night Light (LV-TW301) to order yours now-hurry Amazon's daily deal-while supplies last!

    ***Great Idea for a baby gift, new mom, daycares!

    Tanga: 6 flashlights for $5.99! 7/13

    Tanga: Deal of the Day
    6 flashlights for only $5.99+$3.99 Shipping

    Click HERE to get this Tanga Daily Deal!

    ***plan ahead and get this set for a white elephant gift/stocking stuffer/gift add on or to have for around the house so your never stuck in the dark again!

    Ahlera Marie 2 months!

    Today Miss Ahlera Marie is 2 months old!
    Amazing how fast the time has gone...I think it goes by even faster with the more kids I have had-wonder if that holds true for everyone-my Grandma Bitz had 16 kids-she probably didn't even see the last one make it to age 18-lol...she was actually a really loving and caring person who I only wish I could have grown up with longer-she brought many special people into this world and I love how big our family tree is on my dad's side-there is something to say about big families and all the love and laughter they bring!

    Here is Miss Ahlera Marie on her 1 month birthday

    Happy 2nd Month Birthday Miss Ahlera Marie
    we love your smiles and all your cooing you are doing right now:))
    

    New Marketside Chipotle Dip!

    I recently discoverd this new Marketside Chipotle Ranch Dip
    -A Zesty Dip Blends Rich Sour Cream with the kick of Smoky Chipotle


    available at Walmart Stores in the refrigerated veggie section
    great when paired with Stacy's Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips, jazz up a Chicken Salad, dip with Tortilla Chips or your favorite veggies!

    Bring this to your next backyard bbq and your guests will love it!

    Click her for the Dip Caloric  info

    Adventure Playset Recalls due to Fall Hazards! June 2011

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision released a product Recall in June 2011
    for
     Adventure Playlands due to Fall Hazards




    Check the list from the link below and see if your playset is on it
    contact the company and get a free replacement

    ***note there are many different models other than this picture shown above

    ***also there was a PAST recall for these same sets due to a hazard with the monkey bars
    click the link below for full details on that recall and contact the company for a replacement on that as well

    Moms-Preschools-Daycares-Sippy Cup Labels!

    I have this sippy cup issue everyday and I thought maybe so do others so thought I would share it with you!

    I run a licensed daycare-just a few kids-but thirsty kids-during the day we sometimes have 7 sippy cups around and we can never manage to keep them straight-well the kids do better than I do-I finally started to label the tops with permanent marker. I recently decided to look and see what other options are out there as the dishwasher doesn't always get it off and then becomes an issue the next time

    I found these silicone-dishwasher safe-colored bands that go on bottles, cups whatever you want

    I am going to use a color for each kid and put their name on it and this way we will always know whose is whose and we can wash and reuse the bands and hopfully no more confusion for me or the kids:))

    Just trying to make my life easier and hope I'm helping others too in the process!

    I found these on Amazon-if your a PRIME member you too can get free 2day shipping
    or if you purchase $25 or more of products eligable for Super Saver you can get free shipping also

    Label Itz Bandette Cup and Bottle Labels, Zoo Animals

    these are the sippy cup size and are available in a girly pink pack-I purchased 1 of each
    sell for around $6.99 (click on the above link)

    Label Itz Bandle Bottle Labels, Baby Time
    $6.99-these are for bottles (click on the above link)

    If you need a daycare gift idea-these would be great for the provider/center

    Target Deal of the Day: Slipper Chair and More Furniture! 7/12

    If you haven't checked out Target's Daily Deals
    check these great furniture deals today
    All target daily deals as always ship for Free
    and they have new items every day!

    Slipper Chair
    was $169.99 Now only $99.99 Shipped!
    Great accent chair or pair 2 of these slipper chairs with a sofa or loveseat

    X-Back Rush Seat Dining Collection
    Set of 2 Dining Chairs 
    was $199.99 Now Only $134.99 Shipped!

    Product Image
    Dolce Floor Lamp with Red Shade
    was $64.99 Now Only $49.99

    Plus Queen Headboard
    and set of 2 Navy Blue Kid Chairs

    Click HERE to view the daily deals
    Remember to Keep in mind-kids rooms/dorms/guest rooms/kids college apartment
    and remember to check back Friday -for Black Friday Deals!