Who loves a contest?

Yes...it's a contest, but I love these tees! Since my name means "Beloved", I think I'm going to get one! Go check them out!

http://www.wildolivetees.com/pin-it-to-win-it/

Go Katie Go!!!

I'm so proud of my baby...I just had to share the good news....

Katie has been working so hard in gymnastics over the past few years and yesterday we were told by her coach that there is a spot on the Level 3, competitive gymnastics team for her!!! This is such a big honor for her as spots on the Team are by invitational only!! We've been invited by the Head Coach to attend a meeting later in the week for all the details....but I'm already SO EXCITED & SO PROUD!!

We will be sure to post the official results and news......until then....I might have to sell my kidneys on the black market just for the expenses!! Hahaha...no seriously!! ; )

Don't ya just hate it....

I tell ya there's nothing like having to change a baby's diaper and realize you're out of wipes! Solution? Make your own! I actually learned this little trick while working at a daycare/preschool. One of the babies in my class had really sensitive skin. His mother was a Dermatologist and taught me how to make them once while babysitting.
Here is a list of the items you will need:

• A roll of paper towels (Warning: cheap & thin will rip)
• Your favorite baby wash
• Baby oil (If you don't have any lying around, you can use olive or vegetable oil, too. Preferably organic!)
• A round tupperware container with lid (a recycled wipe box works fine, too!)

Cut the paper towel roll in half using a sharp knife. Place 1/2 of paper towel roll, standing up, into round tupperware container. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of warm/hot water, 1 tbsp. of baby wash, and 1/2 tbsp. of baby oil. Pour mixture over paper towels, allowing them to soak for 5-10 minutes (or until fully saturated). Remove cardboard middle from paper towel roll and unwind from the center.

And there you have it! Homemade baby wipes!

My New Kicks

So, now that I'm a stay-at-home Mom, my days consist of washing laundry, folding laundry, changing diapers, running all over town, and menu planning at Chez Moore (that's my house if you didn't catch my French). I wish that I could report a more glamorous lifestyle, but I fear that would be more exhausting!

So lately, I've gotten on a Rachael Ray & Pinterest kick. I've discovered so many wonderful recipes and fun things to do with my kids. We actually started this back in the summer, but it's gone full swing at our house. My biggest obsession has been with food. Not only am I looking to feed my family well, I'm also looking for recipes that don't require a lot of time in the kitchen! I actually love cooking...it's the cleaning part that I don't like! All of the recipes that I have tried have been winners around the dinner table....and I even have made a couple of dishes that were "creations" of my own. No complaints! Just silence...which means everyone is eating! When I say everyone....yes, I mean the baby, too! Izaak has become curious about food and even fusses at me when he's not getting any! Of course, he can't sample the fine foods we have to offer, so I decided to make him his own. Once you know you're expecting, there comes a list about a mile long of things you will need, things to look forward to...yeah...and well...buying baby food wasn't one of them! I figure the little squirt can eat whats in my kitchen! Since I keep my freezer stocked with frozen veggies, I figured I'd dust off the old blender and purée me some baby food! Green beans were the first thing I saw, so I went with that. The green "mush" wasn't a hit with the girls (No....they didn't eat it...they were just grossed out by it!), but Izaak gave it a whirl......and he liked it! My crowning moment of the day! By the look of things, I'll be asking for food processor for Christmas!