52 New Things – Week 9

Angie –

This week I was forced into my “New Thing” and I was/am not pleased. When I learned that Target was no longer carrying my brand of hairspray, I was forced to venture into trying something new. I don’t like trying new things when something is working for me and I love them. So I guess you could say that this new hairspray and I got off on the wrong split end. Its spray is so forceful I feel like I’m aiming a missile at my head any time I try to use it, I’m seriously afraid it’s going to put my eye out.  It also sprays all over my mirrors and counters tops and covers everything, which equals more cleaning. This week, I’m not happy with my New Thing and hope that on my next trip to Publix, they are still carrying my brand because this one is just craptastic…… but, I do like the smell.

Jamie –

I made homeade potstickers for the first time. I can eat them by the pound, so thought it was best for the budge(t) that I try my hand at making them by myself.  First batch – a little shaky.  Second batch better.  Third – you get my drift.  Here’s the good news, they’re cheap to make, all recipes make a ton – so, plenty of resources to practice with 😀

Here is the recipe:

1 package wonton wrappers
water
rice wine vinegar
soy sauce
vegetable oil

Filling:
1 package shredded slaw mix (chop a bit more)
1 package shitaki mushrooms (minced)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup minced green onion (optional)

Lightly steam filling mixture.  Place a small mound of filling mixture onto the center of a wonton wrapper.  Sparingly moisten the edges of the wrapper and seal together (I make mine into little purses – but any way you can get them closed works!).  Place in skillet with a teaspoon of oil and lightly brown both sides.  Then add 1/4 cup of water, mixed with a teaspoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of rice wine vinegar.  Cover and steam for 30 seconds to a minute.  Remove from pan and serve with soy sauce.

Trish –

My new thing this week was to give in.  I’m pretty sure I’m a strict parent and I’ve realized that sometimes I expect too much out of my kids.  I like to be consistent- the rules are the rules are the rules, the end.  But my 2 year old was having sleep issues and was frantic about bedtime. Typical me would simply shut the door and let the crying begin.  And that worked great for kid #1.  This time it wasn’t working, so I cuddled her and left her door open.  And she’s slept fine ever since.  What works for one doesn’t work for all!

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