Tuesday, January 26, 2016
The Parent's Other Full Time Job
"Trying to keep my kids happy and healthy has turned into a full time job...you know not the kindof job where you get paid or rewarded with money but the other type of full time job...where making it through the day or hour or minute without an injury or tantrum brings you a sense of accomplishment ! The Parent's job where when your kids are healthy and happy you feel like a huge success!"
Monday, January 25, 2016
11 Years Ago Today...
11 years ago today my grandmother passed. It was pretty dramatic for me. I worked in the hospital at the time so I was able to run upstairs and see her before she literally passed away.
She had breast cancer for years. Her oncologist was an amazing doctor but couldn't do more than keep her comfortable. So last time I saw her she was on morphine and if you don't believe in life after death then watch someone pass away. It's pretty intense and spiritual. I truly believe in an after life after that experience.
I always admired my grandmother but she held on to not passing until I closed on my house. I know sounds silly but I thanked her for not passing on my closing day. The next day is when she died.
Every year since strange events took place on the day she died. For years an old lady would come to my door and ring my door bell during the day. I never answered it. So today I go to take a picture of my kids and see a shadow in the background. Then one of their balloons kept hitting me in the head and the stopped and lastly I cut my orange and found the shape of a heart.
Thanks Nonna for stopping by!
Mommy Hair Humor
I am not going to lie I never understood how people left the house looking like they did until I became a Mom of Three. Sometimes I walk out wondering if I brushed my hair or even looked in the mirror. 
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Apricot Chicken Nuggets
I make chicken at least twice a week and I wanted to switch things up a bit so I found this recipe and it reminds me of a dish a friend always makes so I decided to try it. Last couple times were a hit. Check it out...
Ingredients:
1 lb of organic chicken breast
2 cups of Italian flavored bread crumbs
2 cups flour
1 egg
Vegetable oil
1 jar of apricot preserve
1cup of water
Clean and cut chicken into bite size nugget pieces. Dip into flour, then egg wash (egg mixed with water) dip in bread crumbs and then set aside. In a dip frying pan fill up with vegetable oil. Heat until it sizzles. Add chicken. Turn once bottom has a crunchy dark coat on it. Once finished put chicken on a dish with paper towel to drain any extra oil.
In a seperate frying pan add apricot preserves and a cup of water. Boil on low until completely mixed.
Add chicken to a baking dish and top with apricot preserves. Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
This is a great main dish or appetizer.
Super Bowl Easy Appetizers
Super Bowl is Sunday February 7th. Below are some easy,yummy apps to make any party a hit. After all eating and watching football do go hand and hand.
*Mexican Dip:
-1 can of refried beans
-1 block of cream cheese
-1 package of shredded Cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese
Get a Pyrex. Spread bottom with cream cheese. Spread next layer with refried beans. Top with shredded cheese. Put in microwave for two minutes. Add additional time until cheese is completely melted. Serve with Nacho chips or your favorite chip.
*Apricot Kabosi:
1package of turkey kabosi
2 tablespoons of apricot preserves
2 tablespoons of deli mustard
Bake kabosi until golden. Now I like to Slice it thin before baking. I feel it gets really crunchy. In a bowl mix apricot and deli mustard. Once kabosi is cooked pour mixture on top and bake for another 15 mins. So yummy and easy.
*Pigs in a Blanket:
1 package of hot dogs
1 package of store brand crescent rolls
Every birthday and holiday I make shapes Of this app with my kids. Ex: for their birthdays we make what number they turned. For Christmas we make a
Candy cane or Christmas tree etc... The trick here is to use store brand crescent rolls. The reason is it's more buttery. Not sure why but works and tastes better. I also like using full size hot dogs and cutting them in half to roll.
*Goat Cheese Spread
1 package of pesto
1 jar of roasted peppers
1 stick of cream cheese
1 block of goat cheese
1 bag of sliced mini bagels
These app costs about $20 to make but it's really good and you can actually make two of these with the ingredients. First get a piece of plastic wrap and coat the inside of any tubberwear. This will mold the shape of how this spread will look. Mix in a seperate bowl cream cheese with goat cheese. Cut roasted peppers into bite size. I always add a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the store bought pesto.
Now start your layering. Start with cream cheese and goat cheese mix. Then add pesto. Then cream cheese and goat cheese mix. Then peppers. Then end with goal cheese and cream cheese spread. Cover and refrigerate over night.
Open tubberwear and flip onto serving dish. Peel off plastic wrap. Serve with toasted mini bagel slices. Awesome!
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Snow Blizzard 2016 Jonas
I woke up and looked outside and didn't see much snow. I thought wow maybe the snow will pass-NOPE! There is so much snow out there that I thought this comic was appropriate.
I even went outside and shoveled and took the older ones out to play while the baby napped.
There's something magical when it snows! Like the child in all of us comes out!
How did you survive Jonas?
How to Make Playdough
Last night I said to my daughter what's a fun craft we can make tomorrow when we are snowed in and she suggested playdough. After playing around with a recipe here's how we made it. Was super easy and really great texture too.
2-Cups of warm water
6- Cups of flour
1-Cup of Salt
2- tablespoon of vegetable oil
Food coloring of your choice
Put warm water in a bowl. Add food coloring. Mix. Add in flour. Mix. Add in salt. Mix. Add in oil. Knead until you get texture you like.
Store in a zip lock bag.
Our snowmen
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Mommy Dinners: We All Need Them
Every month a group of my mommy friends and I get together for dinner at a club they belong too. It's always a lot of fun. We then either stay there or venture out for a couple of drinks. Our conversations normally range from mommy talk to silly girl talk to a little town gossip etc... These monthly dinners are a must and if you don't do them you should start.
The thing is we all have a lot to learn from one another. We all need a break too. We have built a fun group and although we try to get together on the playground and play dates, these mommy nights gives us time to connect without our little ones tugging at our legs.
It's probably been a good 8 months we have been doing them and each time it's a reminder that we are not alone and it's great to have cool chicks in your life who get you and can make you laugh.
Minion Valentine So Cute and Clever
I love these! Although my daughter decided to hand out lollipop valentines I am loving these minion ones. I am hosting a get together day before Valentine's and love that I can use Valentine's as a theme. Makes planning a lot more fun and easy. I am going to make these for our guests- I mean who doesn't like pudding! Plus is a fun craft project to do with my girls.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Monday, January 18, 2016
NYC Restaurant Week 2016
It's NYC Restaurant Week. Starting today - February 5, 2016 you can enjoy $25 Lunch and $38 Dinners. You'll enjoy special three-course, prix-fixe meals at an impressive list of participating restaurants.
Check it out: http://suzysaid.com/fairfield/blog/sipandsavor/c/17363
Source:SuzySaid
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Dinner for Charity at Sedona Taphouse in Norwalk CT
Great price for a great cause! 50% of all sales for this item is donated to charity. Check it out http://www.sedonataphouse.com/#!norwalk-connecticut/c1ic3
Friday, January 15, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
New Baby Onesie Gift Idea
This is the year of a baby boom in my friends circle and I love it. So many of my friends are having babies and I came across this adorable gift idea to make out of onesies. For baby boys just use yellow, blue or green onesies and cute football or sport cupcake liners. 
Monday, January 11, 2016
Creative Valentine's For Kids
I saw these adorable,fun, easy to make Valentine's that are so creative. All it takes is a little time and effort to make these stand out Valentine's that are perfect for your children to hand out to their classmates. Great job Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons!
Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on Facebook
Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on Facebook
Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on Facebook
Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on Facebook
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Speak Up and Stand Up To What You Want!
As you can tell I am not afraid to share my opinion. I am a true believer if you don't like something or think changes need to take place you should stand up for it. Now there's a way to go about it. You have to make sure you gather facts and do it in a classy way to truly be heard. You can't be the loud one always or rude about it. But to justify the reason for the change you have to truly believe in it and that the change will benefit others.
We don't always see results right away when we voice of opinion or request change but when we do see them it's pretty rewarding!
A great example is I got into a pretty heated discussion with someone over changes I wanted to take place involving my child's education. It all had to do with increasing parent involvement. This took place about six months ago and today I noticed one of the changes I requested came into effect. I must say I was pretty excited about it.
This change may be minor to others but it is something I stood up for and I was extremely pleased that the person took it into consideration. Now I walked out of the meeting feeling like I was heard and that my requests would be considered but to see it actually happen kindof brought tears to my eyes.
Stand up for what you want. Don't create enemies because reality is the world is small and you never know when the tables will turn. Don't burn bridges or ties with anyone. But do gather your thoughts before you present a request and be prepared for people to not do what you ask. I am extremely pleased that I received the outcome I wanted and hope that this is a lesson to others to stand up for what they want.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Powerball Jackpot is $900 Million
The jackpot has reached $900 million and as I wait to check my numbers I get a little anxiety thinking about what I would do with all that money. Share it of course. Save a huge amount. Take a couple of trips and donate. But reality is that's a whole lot of cash!
What are the chances?
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 : 292,201,338. Chances of being struck by lightning in a year is about one in 960,000. Scary I know.
But we all know you have to be in it to
Win it. You have no chance of winning if you don't buy a ticket.
Good luck!!
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
January Is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
My Cancer took years to grow and I didn't even know. I had minor symptoms and a lump that my doctor said "he would keep an eye on." Now I depend on a pill to keep my body functioning. Listen to your body. Check your Thyroid.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Mecha Noodle in Norwalk CT
I am a little obsessed with this place. Last year I went to the one in Fairfield with a friend and it was delicious but we didn't know what to order. Recently one opened up in Sono in Norwalk CT so I went with my husband and little one. We went to town. I just got back from dinner tonight with a group of girlfriends and again amazing. Below are some of my favorite items:
Boa pork belly: I tried their chicken one and it's good but the pork belly is really amazing! The bun is so light and fluffy. The cucumbers really add a refreshing taste.
Their pork egg rolls come in an order of 5 and are crunchy on the outside and full of meat inside. Not skimpy at all.
Note the cheerio on the plate was from my daughter not part of the meal.
I have had their PHO chicken which is good but their Chicken Ramen is amazing. It has healing powers. The broth looks creamy but it isn't and is the best broth I have ever eaten.
Even my daughter enjoyed it!
Another couple of great items I had are their mushroom dumplings and kale salad. Their prices are so reasonable. They do not take reservations and I have noticed the crowd fills in after 6:30/7:00 so be sure to get in when you can.
It's top on my list! Check it out!
https://mechanoodlebar.com
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