My pregnancy is over and it was worth it!

Oh man, summer is definitely here. Heat rising daily and by next week we should be in the 100's. Sure seems like earthquake weather. But on the brighter side of things I get to stay inside. I'm so ready to move now and I know Jeff is too.

Update with little Seth, he's doing great! Almost 3 months now. It's going by so fast. I just remember coming back from the hospital not to long ago. I really hope I'm the best mom I can be and can be there through anything he needs. Having him was a life changing experience for myself and for Jeff. But I know we're happy.

Better Bath

More enjoyable kids bath. Check out these helpful new products.

 REST EASY. Fiskars Kneeling Cushion keeps you comfy while you're giving your child a bath.

STORE MORE. Attach Boon Pod Bath Toy Organizer to your shower wall so your child's tub toys have a place to dry.

AIR-DRY. Arrange repositionable suction hooks to tidy washcloths, loofahs, and more. Available to you by Skip Hop

STOP SLIPS. Press Munchkin's Grippy Dots to the tub bottom to prevent falls.

SAVE SPACE. Easy collapsible tub sits on the bathroom floor and folds flat when not being used. Available to you by Right Start.

SMELL FRESH. Chemical-free shampoo made with Biodynamic and Organic Calendula. Rated this season as the best organic baby shampoo. Brought to you by Weleda. Great starter kit

Great Deals on Maternity Clothes! Help you get through the aches and pains, and be more comfy! 

 
"I bought these clothes from here and they helped me so much through pregnancy and I still felt like I looked good".

4 Fast Ways to Save

 Check or these ideas from Tiffany Ivanovsky, to save some money off your monthly bills.

Diapers Sign up for Amazon Mom's "Subscribe and Save" option to receive discounts up to 30%.

Eating Out For big breaks on food, log onto restaurants.com and deals.parents.com.

Cell-Phone Service Use myrateplan.com to compare your carrier with others. A switch could save you 60%.

Cable Stream TV for free online or pay small fees at huluplus.com ($7.99/month), Netflix.com ($7.99/month), or Amazon.com ($79/year).

B.L.T. in a Bowl

"They like the sandwich, well they’re going to love this salad too!"

Salad:

8              slices cooked bacon

4              cups sliced green leafed lettuce

1              cup halved yellow and red grape tomatoes

1              cup low-fat croutons

Dressing:

¼             cup light mayo

1              tbs. water

1              tbs. cider vinegar

½             tsp. sugar

                Pinch of black pepper

Directions:
Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl. Then, in a smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients; toss salad with dressing.

*Makes 4 servings.

Cheesy Vegetable Quesadilla

 Enjoy this tasty treat!

1         can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

½     cup mild salsa, plus extra for serving

8      small whole-wheat tortillas

½     cup chopped roasted red pepper

1         ripe avocado, chopped

½     cup crumbled feta cheese

(Also good with shredded mozzarella, muenster or mild cheddar)

1.       Heat oven to 400F. In medium bowl, mash together black beans and salsa. Divide among four tortillas. Top with red pepper, avocado and feta cheese. Place remaining tortillas on top and sandwich together.

2.       Place quesadillas on a large greased baking pan. Spray quesadillas with vegetable cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve with extra salsa (if desired).

*Makes 4 servings

Nutrition per a serving: 261 calories; 17g protein; 12g fat; 43g carbs; 24g fiber; 245mg calcium.

The Beginning...

Welcome To Your Guide! 

I'm here to give you tips, secrets, recipes, bargains, DIY projects, pregnancy pointers and a life of treats.

I recently became a new mother and its been quite the ride. As tired as i am, i wouldn't change a thing. So I'm here to help you as much as i can and share what i have learned and experienced.