Attempting to be a Super Mom

I seem to be lacking in my recipe posting lately, so tonight, I'll be posting a few of our family favorites. This recipe came from the Better Homes and Garden's Cookbook.  Growing up, my mother's copy was like the cooking Bible.  As I grew older, I learned it was her mother's cooking Bible as well.  When I moved out, my parents bought me this coveted book.  It's still a well loved resource, but mostly for this one recipe. French Toast Ingredients: 4 eggs (beaten) 1 cup milk 2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Bread of your choice (I like to use homemade bread, but pretty much any kind will do.) Butter or cooking spray Directions: 1.  In a shallow bowl ( I like to use a pie plate normally) beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 2.  Dip bread slices into the egg mixture coating both sides.  If you are using a thick or dense bread, I recommend letting it soak for a minute ...

Today, Ben told me over and over again that he wanted to play a game, but didn't know what game to play.  So, I made two educational games for him. Counting Game What you'll need: 2 different colors of paper scissors marker How to make it: 1.  Divide one sheet of paper into 10 boxes. 2.  Number the boxes.  3.  Cut out 10 squares from the other paper. 4.  On each square put 1-10 dots or other shape. How to play: Count the dots and put the dotted card in the box with the correct number.  Ben has a problem remembering the number 3, but once you help him with 3, he can count to 10 and beyond.  I was surprised that he could recognize the written numbers 1-10 as well as he could. Shapes Game What you'll need: At least 2 colors of construction paper marker scissors How to make it: 1.  Cut out several different shapes.  I cut out a circle, square, rectangle, diamond, pentagon, and octagon. 2.  Trace the ...

The weather in my neck of the woods: Comfortable and good play outside weather. Things that make me happy:   The smell of baking bread. Book I'm reading: The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson What's on my TV today:   Last nights Sister Wives and Real Housewives of Orange County.   On the menu for dinner: Cheddar potato soup and homemade bread On my To Do List: Vacuuming Baking bread Laundry  New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Nothing I can think of off the top of my head. In the craft basket: Nothing at the moment.  Looking forward to this week: Probably the same as last week.  Playing outside as much as possible with the kiddos. Tips and Tricks: I  unfortunately  don't have anything today. My favorite blog post this week:  Once again, I don't have anything.  I've gotten so behind and am incredibly boring today. No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share): ...

The weather in my neck of the woods: Yesterday it was 90 degrees, today it's much cooler, but still comfortable. Things that make me happy:   Snuggling with my babies. Book I'm reading: The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson I haven't gotten much reading done in the past few weeks. What's on my TV today:   I have to catch up on some shows from this weekend.  The Real Housewives of Orange County and Sister wives to be specific. On the menu for dinner: Maybe Taco Soup.  I haven't gotten to the grocery store yet and don't think I'll be going today either. On my To Do List: Laundry Make the beds Floors Glass Dusting New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: General Tso's Sauce  - It's extremely spicy!  We grilled some chicken and made some lightly steamed veggies and rice and drizzled the sauce over the top.   In the craft basket: Nothing really, but I do have some DIY projects.   Looking forward to this week: Playing outs...