Tots and Me... Growing Up Together

Friday, March 2, 2012

Kids and a Mom in the Kitchen: Fruit Dessert Pizza

It has been awhile since we have had time in the kitchen together. This week I decided I wanted to do my second week of the Pizza unit I was planning in my head a couple of months ago. Unfortunately back then I ended up with no energy and no motivation. So this week I planned another week full of pizza meals. But we needed a different Dessert Pizza. We loved the other one, but we wasted so much. The one we made this week was a lot closer to what I was imagining for a dessert pizza. Once again I found the recipe on allrecipes.com. This one is called Fruit Pizza I.

We started out by having Tabitha read the ingredient list and me gather them up.

Crust:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Then we softened the butter in the microwave:

The butter and 3/4 cup of sugar are creamed together until smooth.

(We discussed that one stick of butter equals 8 TBS which equals 1/2 cup. And the girls counted 3- 1/4 cups to equal 3/4 cup. Oh, and we counted in Spanish too.)

Then we added the egg:

The mixture was set aside while we combined the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt:

(I just love that Hannah is right in there with them now.)

(Tabitha had to be cute and use two spoons to mix.)

Of course the girls got to lick the beaters and spoon.

The dough is then pressed onto an ungreased pizza pan (we use a cookie sheet).

Then I realized we still needed the beaters to make the frosting.

We added the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Then we mixed it together with the mixer. I forgot to get any pictures, but you get the idea.

As it was getting quite late I cut the fruit, otherwise I would have let the girls help. I know they can cut bananas, they showed me that when we made the first dessert pizza. Anyway, I DID have them put the fruit on the pizza.

Even Hannah helped. Then I realized she was also helping herself.

And missing the pizza a bit.

But it turned out delicious.

Though Tabitha didn't quite think the frosting was delicious.

Do you have your children help you in the kitchen? What lessons do they learn? Do you have any kid friendly recipes to share?

I'd love to see your posts, whether you have done something this week or some time in the past. Just link up below. This is (supposed to be) a weekly linky, I just need to figure out a button now.

I am linking up to:

And here is my Kids and a Mom in the Kitchen linky

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Baby Shower Celebration: Baby Hat from Taylor Joelle Designs Review and Giveaway

A couple of weeks ago I shared a little bit about Taylor Joelle Designs: Children's Clothing Boutique.

You can find the post here. I knew that they carried clothing and accessories for babies and children ranging from newborn to toddler to size 6. I just discovered that they are going to be launching an older kids boutique, hopefully in the fall of this year. Check out the blog post that just came out today.
That being said, I was thrilled when Taylor Joelle Designs got back to me to let me know they would participate in my Baby Shower Celebration. Out of all their awesome, unique clothing I was in love with their owls hats. So, you can probably understand how thrilled I was when they offered one of their in-stock hats for my review and giveaway. I quickly chose the Green and Blue Boy Owl Hat: Taylor Joelle Designs Boy Owl Hat

When we received the hat I had to keep it in the bag, up out of the reach of 3 curious little girls until baby Harold was born, as much as I wanted to use it right away.

Finally the day came when I could use the hat. We were getting ready to go home from the hospital and I got to try the hat on baby Harold. Isn't he adorable?

And isn't that the cutest little hat?

The quality and the craftsmanship of this hat are superb. I love everything from the cute little ears, to the pattern, to the braided ties. It was very important to daddy and I that the buttons that are a part of the owl's eyes are very well secured onto the hat. The only thing that has disappointed me is that I haven't been able to take him out and about in his little hat yet. But I know when I do, this hat is going to keep his little head nice and warm, while looking absolutely adorable.

I couldn't help myself, I had to take more pictures of him in the hat. Here are a couple more shots.

Don't forget, Taylor Joelle Designs carries a lot more than hats. Head on over to the online boutique to check out all their products. You can also connect with Taylor Joelle Designs via their blog, Facebook, Twitter and Google+. They also have a Pinterest account and Youtube channel.

Free Offer: 1oz tube Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Ointment.

It has been a while since I have shared any free offers with my readers. I just found out about this on Facebook.

If you are interested in receiving a free tube of Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Ointment head on over to Nuby's Facebook page. All you have to do is LIKE their page and fill out the survey. There is a spot to like their picture and then one for the survey. This offer is good for the first 5,000 new fans of the Facebook Page. So head on over quickly.

Baby Shower Celebration Commences: First Fun Baby Shower Game

I'm not sure what I am more amazed about, the fact that it is March already or that Baby Harold is almost 2 weeks old. Whichever it is doesn't really matter I guess. What matters is...it is the start of my Baby Shower Celebration. For this lovely month of March I will be bringing you, my great readers, reviews and giveaways of some awesome baby/mommy products.

Who doesn't love a baby shower. There is usually great food and fellowship. If you are a guest you get to give the mommy something special for her little one. If you are the guest of honor you get to receive those gifts. One of the anticipated events is opening the presents (at least it has been at all the baby showers I have attended). But something else I always look forward to is the games that are played. I have been to several different baby showers and the games have always been unique and lots of fun. I don't think the games have been duplicated yet. Some people are just sooo creative.

So, in addition to the great giveaways this month, I am also going to post some fun games. While you don't have to participate in all the festivities, doing so will get you more entries into the giveaways.

Also, if you would like 5 easy extra entries, and you haven't already done so, I would love for you to share my Baby Shower Celebration button on your sidebar. Just grab the code from the top of my sidebar, add it to yours and come back here to this post and let me know you have done so. Then you may fill in the extra entries in any (or all) of the giveaways you choose throughout the month.

Baby Shower Game

We would love for you to stop by our hospital's Virtual Nursery and sign our baby book. Then come back here (or in the Rafflecopter form for the first Giveaway which will go live shortly) and fill in the blanks.

"I'm _____ Like _________ and a _______ _________ like Daddy!"

Please make sure to sign the baby book.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Baby Shower Celebration: Sponsor Spotlight: Bamboobies

Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads

Let me introduce you to another great product for nursing mothers. Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads are a unique product invented by a nursing mother who was looking for something not only comfortable and stylish, but earth friendly as well. Enter, Bamboobies, the ultra-soft, ultra-thin, heart shaped washable nursing pads made from bamboo and organic cotton.

"Regular Bamboobies® have a milk-proof™ outer layer and an ultra-soft organic cotton + bamboo velour

inside layer. They are heart-shaped, which enables the pad to cup the breast without creating visible wrinkles.

Regular Bamboobies® are designed to absorb the maximum amount of milk without being thick & visible

through clothing."