Apple Bread Recipe

March 21, 2012 by 8 Comments

My kids go nuts over this Apple Bread! It makes a great afternoon snack or even a weekend morning treat. It’s moist and bursting with fresh apples but not too sweet.


My favorite thing about this bread is, it’s diabetic friendly. There’s no added sugar to this, the sweetness comes from 1/4 cup apple juice, and the apple itself. Other Apple breads usually ask for a whole cup of sugar! We can all use a little less sugar in our day, so this is a wonderful bread to make. It’s delicious and quick. You can also add chopped up pecans, or walnuts to this if you wanted (about 1/4 cup) .

This is made with cranberries for added flavor!




Ingredients for Apple Bread


1/4 cup raisins
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
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March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Canvas

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Below are a few deals going on at Kidorable!! They have a lot of neat [Read more…]
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Re-Tweet Club! Come On Over and get Re-Tweeted! @MryJhnsn @Blessed_Elements

March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Adorable Stuffed Animals from @GottaGettaGUND

March 20, 2012 by 13 Comments

Super soft, mega floppy, and so huggable- you are going to flip over the new Gund Fuzzys. This collection is to cute- every child is going to want at least one. They come in five different animals- cat, dog, monkey, froggy, and pig. They have adorable expressions, and their soft, cuddly bodies are just perfect for nap-time, bedtime, car rides, you name it. The new Fuzzys will be your child’s constant companion. My son has not let the Gund Fuzzy Dog out of sight.


We had a near emergency, where we “lost” him at the library last week. He put the dog down while we were putting up the “smart cookie” stickers, then forgot where he put the doggie. It was near chaos for a few frantic minutes- luckily, the ladies at the library all went into “mommy mode” and all helped find the missing mutt. (We have all been there, haven’t we? [Read more…]

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@SmartSilk Pillows- Review and Contest

March 20, 2012 by 75 Comments

I am going to apologize in advance- this will be something that bothers you this evening. Sorry.
I thought my pillows were not so good anymore when we started supplementing our bedroom pillow with a small couch pillow. But once we got the new SmartSilk pillows, we noticed the non-fluffy-ness of our old pillows. Their inability to keep firm enough to hold our heads. With these new SmartSilk pillows, it is a much nicer sleep. The pillows are soft and fluffy. Like sleeping on a pillow of clouds after sleeping on a pillow of pudding. Once switched over, there was no turning back.

These new pillows are made by SmartSilk. [Read more…]

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Daily Deals- Coupons, Savings, and More!

March 20, 2012 by 1 Comment

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Should You Give Your Kids Rewards for Good Grades?

March 20, 2012 by 6 Comments
It’s probably not thought about in this way as much as it should be, but think about it. Those of us who have jobs, we were able to get them because we have an education, correct? Even if we didn’t get a college degree, we still have a high school diploma (or GED) as a sign of proof that we learned the skills needed for us to know how to read and write (among other things) at a fairly progressive level. And so, while as adults we have jobs, for children that are in school, learning is their job. Education is what they are investing in so that someday they can have a prosperous and fulfilling career.

When you look at it that way, doesn’t it make you want to take a very thorough approach when it comes to how you deal with your children and their education? After all, if we can spend eight hours a day to earn a paycheck, shouldn’t there be something done for the child that spends eight hours at school?


This is the reason why the question, “Should you give your kids rewards for good grades?” is one that doesn’t really have a clear cut “yes” or “no” answer. But if you are pondering what will work for you, rather than using words like “reward”, consider swapping them out for ones like “encourage”, “support” and “incentives” because those three things are what every child needs to develop and succeed, both in and outside of the classroom.

It is certainly understandable why many parents and educators are not very obliging when it comes to the idea of giving children money or gifts in return for a good report card. To some, it’s seen as a way of bribing a child to learn, which could potentially send the wrong message about the importance of receiving an education; without [Read more…]
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The Muppets Coming soon on DVD

March 19, 2012 by 18 Comments

Ok, first of all- I am going to take for granted in this review that you know who the Muppets are. If you don’t, please look into it, you really are missing a whole lot of awesome. Even better, find everything with Jim Henson‘s name on it, start with early stuff and go forward through time.

Everyone with me now? OK. This movie does them justice. The Muppets movie reminds me of an episode of The Muppet Show. One where the show is more about the backstage, not the front. With a whole lot of guest stars, a whole lot of music, and a whole lot of Muppets and funny business 🙂 The songs will stick in your head, and you too will wonder whether you are man or Muppet, especially for some reason in the shower….. don’t ask. Just watch.

In terms of story, it follows a new Muppet who is looking to meet the cast of “The Muppet Show”, there are some zany issues and eventually the cast comes together again. This is a great movie for kids, the main issues we had with it was a lack of interest by Little Man, know why? There is no Muppets Show on TV right now….This we will discuss later on. But after listening to the sound track and pulling out some of Mommy’s old stuffed [Read more…]

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