Blommi - Part 8

LeapFrog: Math Adventure to the Moon I was lucky enough, to have the opportunity, to review the recently released Math Adventure to the Moon DVD, from LeapFrog. The DVD is intended for children from 3-6 years of age. My daughter is a couple months shy of 3 years and has developmental delays, associated with autism, yet she enjoyed the show immensely. I feel she was engrossed enough in the program, that she absorbed at least some of the material. While this DVD is produced for...

Pineapple Pie Recipe...

Pineapple pie is a family favorite around here. It has always been my mother’s favorite, and growing up we all loved it. When I met my husband I was surprised to find it was one of his favorites, as well (along with blueberry and cherry). Although my mother baked frequently, for this particular type of pie, we usually had Table Talk, store bought pies. None of the better bakeries made this pie. Although...

How do You Give Back During the Holidays?...

Giving back to those in need especially during the holiday season, isn’t just helpful to the community, it also teaches our children good values. It can be humbling to remember, that no matter how bad your own situation looks this year, there are families far worse off. We often get caught up in our own difficulties. It can be therapeutic to remember, that if your family has a roof over it’s head,...

Getting Kids to Sleep...

Getting my 2 1/2 year old daughter to bed at a reasonable hour, and getting her to stay in her own bed without wailing and waking the whole house, has been quite the ordeal. She has Sensory Integration Disorder, and kids who have this are often not big sleepers. We have had improvement in her sleep patterns, especially over the last month or so. Here are some of the things that have helped. Make bedtime a...

Peppery Swedish Meatballs Recipe...

My husband requested I make him Swedish Meatballs soon, so I dug out my recipe notes. This recipe is skewed specifically for his tastes, and is a bit heavy on the black pepper in my opinion. If you aren’t a black pepper nut like him, half of the quantity of pepper in this recipe would be more than sufficient. Peppery Swedish Meatballs Recipe The Meatballs: 1/2 cup minced sweet onion 1 tbs. butter/margarine 1/4 tsp....

The Most Surprising Gift I Ever Received...

The most surprising gift I ever received was not a material gift. It was not for Christmas, nor my birthday, or even my anniversary. It was not only the most surprising gift I’ve ever received, but also my most treasured. In mid-September of 2006, I was 39 years old and my husband was 40. We had been together for about 7 years. We had unsuccessfully tried to have a child. Due to some fertility issues...

Ghirardelli Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares : Revi...

I received a small box in the mail today, from SheSpeaks. I vaguely remembered signing up to test something through them, but couldn’t remember what it was. As I’m sure you already know from my post title, the box contained Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Peanut Butter Filling Squares. I thought: Mmm… chocolate, I’m game, doubt it will beat my Reese’s though. I proceeded to pop open the box....

Tips for Saving Money this Holiday Season...

Everyone seems to be on a tighter budget this year, and most people are looking for ways to save money. There are many ways to save a few dollars, all of which add up. Even though Christmas is only a few weeks away, you can save a little on your regular budget, as well as grabbing great gift bargains. With some effort, under your tree can look just as full as any other year. Saving on Your Regular Budget Don’t be shy...

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo Review...

I was recently sent a bottle of Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo, from BzzAgent. I wasn’t expecting to like it very much, because I found the adult moisture shampoo to leave too much residue. I was pleasantly surprised with the results we got from this shampoo. The shampoo had a thinner consistency than shampoos commonly have, but had excellent lather. A very small quantity lathered my toddlers long hair right up....