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Recipe: Avocado and Egg Breakfast
Avocado and egg breakfast – packed with protein and healthy fats. It’s a sure fire way to start the day with some energy! Get cracking. Ingredients an english muffin 2 eggs 1 avocado 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and salsa 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil First – gather all of your ingredients. Next, we will make the southwestern cream cheese sauce. In a microwaveable safe bowl, mix the cream cheese and salsa together a bit. Microwave the mixture until the cream cheese melts. Combine well.…
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Tutorial: Pee Pee TeePee
Pee Pee TeePee – what?! So…it’s a little tent that goes over the baby boy when you’re changing him, that way he doesn’t pee all over you or the room. Genius, right? Well, yes, but buying them is silly, especially when you can make them out of scraps or fun Batman fabric. These tee pees are a part of a gift set along with some burp cloths and a Batman blanket made out of the same materials. So fun. What You Need bowl that measures…
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Sewing: Batman Baby Blanket
Batman baby blanket – it’s the perfect shower gift, birth gift, or just because gift. The blanket is easy to make, versatile since it can be used as a swaddling blanket or a play mat. Sew one up today! What You Need quilting cotton 32×42 soft backing 32×42 matching thread scissors machine iron Once you gather your fabric, cut it to size. The finished blanket will measure 30×40. Basically, you’re making one huge burp cloth, the only trick here – ensuring the fabric doesn’t twist…
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Sewing: Paddington Bear Baby Set
Paddington Bear baby set! Why? …because my sweet cousin is having a baby boy! Time to sew up, again. Paddington Bear Baby Set For this gift set I made 3 pieces of 3 different things: burp cloths diaper covers baby bibs Get some cute fabric! You’ll need about 1/2 a yard of each fabric. Cut out the diaper covers. I did one in each size. For the bib, I made a template by tracing a bib from a friend (but be sure to add a…
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Recipe: Easter Cookies
Easter cookies – just a hint of pastel and you’re all set for the holiday. These cookies are festive and full of spring. Bake up and enjoy. Ingredients 2 cups of cake flour 1 teaspoon pf backing soda 2 teaspoons of corn starch 1/4 cup of brown sugar 3/4 cup of white sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla a cup of reese peanut butter eggs It’s the eggs that make these good! First, cream the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Then, add…
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Recipe: Roasted Turkey
Roasted turkey in 3 easy steps. Easter is right around the corner and this quick and easy turkey is perfect for your festive celebration. Ingredients 1 turkey 2 tablespoons of salt Step One: Buy a good turkey – either local or grade A, or both! Take it out of the plastic and wash it well. Step Two: Place the turkey on a large pan, breast side down, and rub the salt on the top and inside the cavity. Step Three: Place in the oven (I…
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
Black bean burgers – perfect for meatless Mondays. Not only are these filling and healthy, they are also good for the environment. Eating less meat means you’re using less resources. Eat up and enjoy. If you’re looking for another burger recipe, you should try 3ten’s stuffed turkey burgers, or another meatless meal, rice pasta. Have fun cooking. Ingredients 2 cups of black beans 3/4 cup of cooked brown rice 1/4 cup diced red pepper 3/4 cup of diced red onion 2 cloves of garlic, chopped…
