Let's help a mom with two small kids this week.

Our baby sign teachers friend recently lost her husband in a horrible off-road crash. Sadly he was one of many that lost his life. Here's a recent article about the accident.

I would like to help out the family and make a donation at the end of the week. In addition 10% of sales starting today August 21st through Friday August 27th will be sent to the memorial fund on Saturday the 28th. Every little bit helps! You can purchase directly from the Etsy store. I will be putting up new inventory daily and you can follow the fundraising on Facebook.

Let's help out the Janet & her two young kids!



If you wish to make a donation, here is the info:


Michael J. Dickinson Memorial Fund: go into any

North Island Credit Union or mail ...checks to; Michael J.

Dickinson Memorial Fund P.O. Box 85833 San Diego, CA 92186

Peanut Butter Delish!

I had the most wonderful peanut butter treat at a playdate slash surprise baby shower for some friends. Have you heard of Weelicious.com? That where this little goody originated from. Here's the recipe. I adjusted it a little bit and used Kashi cereal instead of cheerios. I found the brown rice syrup at Henry's market. Don't be like my mom in Kentucky and expect to find it at a Kroger. Save yourself a trip and go directly to the Whole Foods or natural food store closest to you. If it's a drive from your house, turn it into a field trip! It will be worth it I PROMISE.

I've been counting my caloric intake lately which is why I went for putting it in a dish instead of the cookies.I was able to cut this batch into 10 squares and they were 196 calories a square.

I apologize for the little fingers in the picture. I tried to snap a quick photo of the final product and my little helper snuck her way in.

150 Fan Giveaway!

Help me reach 150 fans on Facebook and I'll giveaway a diaper cover!

Tell your friends & family. Support crafty work at home moms!

Zoomars Petting Zoo

The petting zoo in San Juan Capitrano is a bit of a drive, but well worth it! Heck, if you don't want to drive the train will drop you off within feet of the entrance. If you are military, be sure to ask for their military discount. It is not posted anywhere, but they do offer free food for the animals as well as tokens for the pony rides and train with your paid admission.

They have a petting area with rabbits, guinnea pigs, and even chickens. There is also another petting area with very hungry goats. We kept our tray of food perched on the fence where they couldn't reach. If you walk around with all of your food, you're liable to lose it pretty quickly.

Here is their website for more info.

What to buy for baby #2 ?

My daughters friends are already expecting siblings in the next few months. Of course I wanted to make something for the new baby, but I also wanted to include the older sibilng. Here's what I came up with.

For the new baby a soft minky blanket. Minky on one side & either a cotton print or knit print on the other. It measures about 12x13 with a ribbon looped in the stitching for easy attachment to a stroller or for the little one to hold on to.

For the older child a snack bag. What makes this present even better is that you can stuff the blanket inside the snack bag, wrap the whole package with a ribbon and tag it with a special message from your child to their friend.

If you would like a blanket & snack bag to give as a gift send me and email & lets create one together. Turn around time for this is less than a week. tiffaniesrubek@yahoo.com

Monday Money Saver (August 9th)

Here's your Monday Money Saver!

Buy 2 diaper covers get the 3rd FREE! Diapers available at http://www.diaperkoozie.etsy.com/

Quick & Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

I stumbled across War Eagle Mill while searching for some cookie recipes. It says "quick & easy" and it is. I cut the sugar in half, using 1/4 cup of raw sugar & 1/4 of flax seed, but they are still sweet! I passed on the raisins too. I wasnt' sure about mixing raisins and peanut butter.

INGREDIENTS


1 cup crunchy peanut butter (smooth works too.)

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup WEM Rolled Oats

2 tablespoons WEM Whole Wheat Flour

1 egg

2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
 
You can also order from their  website 
 
Enjoy!