I can do it!

Every week I say I'm going to create a menu of what we are going to eat as a family and make sure that it has a variety of vegetables and fruits to ensure that our little one is getting a well balanced meal. Yea, well that doesn't usually happen. Between squeezing in some time for work, playing with the kiddo, and just trying to keep some sanity at the house, I usually am at a lost for what to make by the time dinner comes around.

Now there's a solution! NoTakeOut is the cliff notes version of any cookbook you may usually reference. It gives you a recipe each day, along with all the grocery and pantry items you will need. They also provide step by step cooking instructions helping you make sure that everything gets done at the same time. And the best part for us busy moms? They also provide suggestions for wine pairings and side dishes, even suggesting the opportune times for you to pour yourself a glass of wine while preparing dinner.

Dr. Suess storytime at Target

Target stores nationwide are participating in Read Across America this Saturday. They will be hosting a free Story Time from 9:00am - 11:00am, celebrating Dr. Suess.

There will be a reading of Oh The Places You'll Go and Dr. Suess themed games and prizes.

I'm back!

Sorry for the lack of postings lately, I caught a cold and time has been flying by this month. BUT, I'm back. I'll be updating the blog soon with more scoops and baby friendly exercise routines you can do while you're enjoying the sunshine with your little one.

Stay tuned!

Mum Mums on sale - yum yum!

Amazon.com is having a special offer:

Save up to 40% off select Hot Kid products, such as Mum Mum crackers - our favorite. Save 25% when you enter code MUMMB333 at checkout. You can also save an additional 15% when you combine the instant rebate with their Subscribe & Save offer. This offer is good until February 28, 2010.

After our little one out grew her puffs, these Mum Mum crackers quickly became the family favorite. They are easy to hold, super healthy, and great with yogurt, hummus, cheese... the list goes on.

Mommy business cards at an affordable price.

Now that our little one is going to classes and playgroups more, I've realized that perhaps there is a benefit to getting mommy business cards. Sometimes pulling out your phone to exchange information while wrangling the kids just isn't an option. I just couldn't justify the $40 for 200 cards, no matter how adorable they are. Mostly because, despite the fact that my little social butterfly makes friends with everyone, I don't think I'll be handing out our contact information to all of her new friends.

Yesterday I came across yet another email from Vista Print in my inbox and clicked on it this time. They are currently running a special for free business cards, just pay the shipping. It includes a limited selection of designs. They also have a section for family cards including announcements, moving, and mommy cards. For $5.99 you can get 50 cards. That was more palatable for me. I'll be honest and admit that I do love the selection at sites like Tiny Prints and MommyCards a bit more, but I found a cute butterfly card that worked for me at Vista, especially at that price. You can customize the fonts, colors, sizing, placement of text on the cards and get them in matte for no charge or in glossy for a minimal charge. I ordered ours in matte.

As an update, Vista print just sent me an email with an offer for free matching address labels, notecards, or paper. Check out the site for great deals!