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Fruit and Nut Breakfast Bars
I recently saw a recipe for Fruit and Nut Energy bars in Family Fun magazine and decided to make my own version. The combination of the fiber-rich fruit and the protein-packed nuts make this a healthy snack for morning, noon or night. Dehydrate your own fruits to keep on hand for snacks or to add to recipes [...]
2Sep2010 | Emily | 0 comments | Continued
Giveaway Wednesday
Thanks for stopping by. We currently have one giveaway going on here at Busy Mommy for a $25 TJ Maxx/Marshalls gift card. It’s that time of year again – Back to School! Here are a few Unique Ideas and Recipes for Kid’s Lunch Boxes and an easy meal to add to your recipe box… BBQ Chicken Topped [...]
1Sep2010 | Emily | 3 comments | Continued
Creative Snacks Made with Jif Peanut Butter
Since 1958, Jif Peanut Butter has been a favorite of many and recognizable to all. Over the years you may have developed a favorite peanut butter variety that has become a staple in your pantry, but have you ventured out to taste some of the most recent varieties to hit the shelves? Jif Natural and [...]
31Aug2010 | Emily | 9 comments | Continued
Sell Your Gently Used Baby Items to Local Parents at TradingCradles.com
When you learn that you are expecting, a flood of emotions may hit you all at once. Joy, fear, excitement, and probably for many the question of, ”How am I going to afford a child?” A stroller, crib, car seat, and clothing are all necessities when you have a newborn, but they are all quickly [...]
30Aug2010 | Emily | 1 comment | Continued
Hotel Chocolat – Ethical Luxury Chocolate Treats
There are a few shining examples of successful Western companies who go the extra mile to do something about the considerable difference between the livelihoods of those who buy their products and those who make them. British company Hotel Chocolat is one of them. This cocoa grower and luxury chocolatier is committed to help cocoa [...]
30Aug2010 | Emily | 0 comments | Continued
Check Off Your Back to School List at TJ Maxx and Marshalls
This week was the the first week of school for many in the Des Moines area, along with my sister who started her first semester of college. I have been a long time fan of TJ Maxx and Marshalls long before I attended their blogger event last year, and attending the event turned me into [...]
25Aug2010 | Emily | 36 comments | Continued
BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes with Hidden Cauliflower Mash
My husband and son are pretty picky eaters, and will only eat a few different kinds of vegetables, so whenever I can sneak a veggie in, I give myself a pat on the back. We are a typical Midwest family, with a diet that consists of many meat and potato meals. This recipe brings the [...]
24Aug2010 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Local: Divine Word Beef Provides Premium Angus Beef to Central Iowa
Purchasing organic and locally grown foods are important because you are supporting local farmers, the local economy, and ultimately- you know where your food is coming from. Divine Word Beef is premium, Angus beef raised in Lorimor, Iowa and is locally processed and USDA inspected. By purchasing from Divine Word Beef, not only will you be supporting local agriculture, [...]
23Aug2010 | Emily | 0 comments | Continued
10 Helpful Tips for Teaching Your Baby Sign Language
10 Helpful Tips for Teaching Your Baby Sign Language! Speak when you sign. Every single time you sign, say the word. Even if it’s just you and him, and even if you feel goofy, say the word as you sign it! Use facial expressions. In American Sign Language, facial expressions are just as important as [...]
22Aug2010 | Emily | 0 comments | Continued
