Tuesdays Mommy Tip – Creative Ways to Get Kids Eating Healthy

Do you have a great tip for Moms? They can be about anything (family friendly, of course) that pertains to a Mom’s life, including; beauty, kitchen, health, parenting, and so much more! Click Here to find out how YOU can join Moms of Faith’s Tuesday’s Mommy Tips!NOTE: PLEASE read the rules. We have a few who are not posting to the ACTUAL TIP post on their blog. I need you to post your link to the actual TIP POST…NOT the main page of your site. THANK YOU!!OK, on to this week’s Mommy tip… Creative Ways to Get Kids Eating Healthy Getting kids to eat healthy can be a daunting task! However, creativity will get surprising results. It's not just what we give them, but, HOW we give it to them. Instead of just celery and peanut butter, try calling it a boat. Put a few nuts or dry fruit pieces "in" the boat for people, a stick pretzel and a small triangle piece of cheese for the boat's sale. Now, you have something FUN. Instead of just a banana or cucumber, slice them into … [Read more...]





Frugal Fridays – Homemade Gifts

All are WELCOME to participate in this weekly blog carnival, Frugal Fridays! Click Here for more information!NOTE: PLEASE read the rules. We have a few who are not posting to the ACTUAL TIP post on their blog. I need you to post your link to the actual TIP POST…NOT the main page of your site. THANK YOU!! ALSO, please include the TITLE of your tip next to your name in Mr. Linky!OK, on to my tip for this week… Homemade Gifts Money is tight for most people these days. A great way to save money AND show others you care about them is to MAKE a homemade gift for them. Holidays, birthdays, special occasions...do it homemade. You can make cookies, baking mixes, cards, mini scrapbooks, bread, soap, candles, Christmas ornaments, photo frames, herbed oil, gifts in a jar, knit something, pot holders, jewelry, tye dye, picture calendar, plant a tree, and SO much more!Homemade gifts are not only easier on the wallet, they show the people you love just how special they are. Time is the … [Read more...]





Moms Kitchen – Italian Dinner

How about Italian tonight?? Here are a few of our family favorites that I thought you might enjoy! Nothing says yum like a good old fashioned Italian dinner and why not finish it off with a delicious Tiramisu. Italian Dinner Menu: Caesar Salad Easy Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Garlic Bread Tiramisu CoffeeRecipes Follow... Caesar Salad Recipe 1/2 to 3/4 cup croutons (recipe below) 1 coddled egg 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 anchovy fillet, mashed (2 inches squeezed if paste is being substituted) 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 6 tablespoons good quality olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, divided 1 head Romaine lettuce, hearts and tender leaves only Coarsely ground black pepperCroutonsDay old Italian Bread Olive Oil SaltPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Trim the crust dice into 3/4-inch cubes Toss with enough olive oil to coat, but not drench Sprinkle lightly with salt and spread out on a … [Read more...]