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Birmingham Events Calendar: March 2nd – March 9th

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Happy, Happy, Fun, Fun! Lots happening around Birmingham this week!

It’s Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday!! Lots of storytimes and one of our all time favorites.. The Chili Cookoff benefiting the Exceptional Foundation.

Have a great week, everyone!

 

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday March 2nd:

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

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Monday March 3rd:

Read Across America – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join for Read Across America, featuring the exclusive B&N edition of Green Eggs and Ham. Storytime and fun activities.
11am

Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Get ready to Huff and Puff with one of Mrs. Eve’s favorite fairytales! Geared for 2 to 4 years olds with a caregiver.  24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am

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Tuesday March 4th:

Children’s Mardi Gras Parade – Homewood Park
The Birmingham chapter of MOMS Club International, OTM (Over The Mountain Chapter) is holding a children’s Mardi Gras parade for all on Tuesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. Homewood Central Park.

“Floats” will consist of wagons and strollers, and children and moms decked out in purple, green and gold. Munchkins will be throwing beads and MoonPies to the lucky, but no doubt unsuspecting, patrons of Homewood Park. They will take a few laps around the park, so don’t be late.

Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.

No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday March 5th:

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read this charming story by Joshua Prince about a switchman’s encounter with an ant.
11am

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Thursday March 6th:

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30

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Friday March 7th:

Hansel and Gretal – Birmingham Ballet, BJCC Theatre
Hansel & Gretel, choreographed by Cindy Free, brings together a delicious mix of eccentric characters, colorful images, exciting dancing, humorous moments, and a triumphant happy ending. The ballet is set to the music of Humperdink’s masterpiece which features rich orchestrations and memorable melodies. Also on the program: Je’taime and Artist’s Palette from Birmingham Ballet’s Repertory Company Series.
$25.00 Ticket + $7.75 Fees = $32.75
$45.00 Ticket + $9.50 Fees = $54.50
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily
Showtime – 7:30pm

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Saturday March 8th:

Exceptional Foundation, Chili Cookoff – Brookwood Mall
Bring the family to the Brookwood Village parking lot from 10:30 to 3:00 to sample the more than 80 chili recipes. The competition is stiff and when you combine this with beverages, a kidzone, and live music, you inevitably have a memorable day.
Tickets are $10 in advance. $15.00 at the gate.
And kids 12 and under are free.
More information is available at exceptionalfoundation.org.

Eloises Rawther Fancy Tea Party – Hoover Public Library
Before there was Fancy Nancy there was Eloise! Join Eloise, her pet turtle Skipperdee, her pet dog Weenie and her Nanny for a fun-filled morning.  All ages
10:30am

Hansel and Gretal – Birmingham Ballet, BJCC Theatre
Hansel & Gretel, choreographed by Cindy Free, brings together a delicious mix of eccentric characters, colorful images, exciting dancing, humorous moments, and a triumphant happy ending. The ballet is set to the music of Humperdink’s masterpiece which features rich orchestrations and memorable melodies. Also on the program: Je’taime and Artist’s Palette from Birmingham Ballet’s Repertory Company Series.
$25.00 Ticket + $7.75 Fees = $32.75
$45.00 Ticket + $9.50 Fees = $54.50
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily
Showtimes – 2pm and 7:30pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart! Make a crown inspired by the approaching of Spring!
11am – 1pm

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Today we will read Kimberly & James Dean’s latest ‘Pete the Cat’ book about how with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete has a rockin’ good day!
11am

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Sunday March 9th:

Hansel and Gretal – Birmingham Ballet, BJCC Theatre
Hansel & Gretel, choreographed by Cindy Free, brings together a delicious mix of eccentric characters, colorful images, exciting dancing, humorous moments, and a triumphant happy ending. The ballet is set to the music of Humperdink’s masterpiece which features rich orchestrations and memorable melodies. Also on the program: Je’taime and Artist’s Palette from Birmingham Ballet’s Repertory Company Series.
$25.00 Ticket + $7.75 Fees = $32.75
$45.00 Ticket + $9.50 Fees = $54.50
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily
Showtime – 2pm


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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, Titans of the Ice Age

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call,  especially when weather can impact the event.

52 New Things, 2014. Week 8

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It was a very exciting week for New Things with my family, personally.. Here’s what’s new with all of us..
Angie-
I became an Aunt for the first time! Squeeee! This was probably the easiest “New Thing” I’ve actually ever done, considering I didn’t really have to do anything at all.

I’m so happy for my Sister and Brother in Law. They have a beautiful baby girl and I have a Niece I can love like she is my own, but I can pass her off to her parents when she poops. It’s truly the best of both worlds! I am completely smitten!

Kristen-
New thing for the week is boot cuffs. I know, I know – I’m super late to the party. Still, with all this crazy winter weather, it’s nice to have a fun new (well, new to me) way to wear boots!

Shirley-
I have twin 7 year olds…and lots and lots of dirty clothes.. and lots of stains on those dirty clothes to treat. Needless to say, I’m always in search of the ever elusive spot cleaner that really actually works. Well… I may have found the mythical cleaner… It’s name is “Espro Sports Cleaner”. It claimed to be the End All for “baseball red dirt” so of course I figured if it can tackle that beast, then surely it can handle our wimpy paint/chocolate/marker/ketchup stains. So I caved.. And purchased.
This. Stuff. Is. Awesome!
I’ve yet to find one thing it hasn’t worked on..clothes, carpets, furniture..it does exactly what it says it’ll do.. and I appreciate that. Bonus, it smells pretty good too. So, consider me sold…and our household stains defeated. ….for now:).

So… What did you do New this week?

Foreplay or "Choreplay" What Turns You On?

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We’ve all heard of foreplay, but are you familiar with the term “Choreplay?”

Defined by the always entertaining Urban Dictionary:  When a woman is turned on by the sight of her husband/boyfriend/partner doing regular household chores, that she would normally be doing.

I.E. Women are more likely to want to have sex when their partner is helping out with the household chores… Sound familiar?

This has been turning me on for years, but who knew it actually had a name? Maybe there is more to igniting that spark in your marriage than lingerie or a romantic dinner. Research on this “hot” topic even supports the theory:

  • “A recent study from the University of Western Ontario found that wives are happier when their husbands pitch in with housework.
  • Another report from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest men who help clean, take care of their kids, and do other domestic chores may see the benefits of their labor pay off in the bedroom.”

Some research suggests that “the key to female arousal comes from deep relaxation and lack of anxiety.” I don’t know about you but at the end of a long day with dishes piled in the sink and lunches that need to be made, I don’t even sleep well knowing there is unfinished business when it comes to household chores. Sex seems to (unfairly) get put on my to do list, making it feel like one more task to complete before I can call it a day.

While I certainly understand that for a husband that has been working all day, coming home to a pile of laundry to fold is completely unappealing, but with a bit of compromise everyone can win. Split up some of those nightly chores, and multi-task those bad boys so that you both get finished sooner and the “relaxing” can begin.

Our evening’s seem to be pretty hectic but to just have someone help pick up a little slack, for example, cleaning the kitchen while I bathe the kids, or vice versa can go a long way in me seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

So ladies what turns you on and how do you make it work?

Contruction Kicks Off on New Children's Museum at McWane!

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We were so excited to stop by the McWane Science Center today for the ground breaking ceremony for the new Children’s Museum set to be completed in about 1 year.

The launching of the construction phase is the largest capital project since its founding 15 years ago. The Children’s Museum is made possible through a public/ private partnership between McWane Science Center and the city of Birmingham along with various donors.

The children’s museum at McWane Science Center will serve their youngest visitors in a brand new 10,000 square foot area allowing children to learn in a fun and playful environment. The new children’s museum space will encourage young children’s love of learning and combine it with the power of play. It will be a dedicated space for children newborn to kindergarten and will be a regional resource for parents as well as teachers.

“We have been anticipating this project for some time now, and are so excited it is finally on Go,” said McWane Science Center CEO Amy Templeton. “I hope our visitors are as excited to see the construction begin as we are.”

We absolutely love our McWane Center and are so incredibly happy to see this project moving forward. The designs look amazing and we know it’s going to be a great addition to McWane and Birmingham as a whole!

Event Photos By: Scott Butler

Super Easy King Cake!

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You might not be celebrating on Bourbon Street, but you can still bring a little Mardi Gras home this year with this super easy King Cake Recipe!

What you’ll Need:

  • 1 (13.9-ounce) can bread sticks
  • 1 (1-inch) heat proof plastic baby
  • 1 (12-ounce) can whipped cream cheese frosting
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Green sanding sugar
  • Purple sanding sugar
  • Gold (yellow) sanding sugar

What you’ll do:

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Open bread sticks. Press together the ends of 2 of the sticks to make 1 long stick. Repeat with the remaining bread sticks giving you 6 long sticks. Taking 3 at a time, loosely braid together. Repeat with remaining dough. Pinch the braids together end to end.

Leaving a 3-inch hole in the middle, loosely coil braids around one another on prepared baking sheet. Press ends together.

Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes or until completely golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Carefully insert the baby into the cake in between the seams of the braid.

In a medium pot combine the cream cheese frosting and heavy cream. Heat over low heat until warm and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour glaze over cake and sprinkle with sanding sugars.

That’s it! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Giveaway: Bubblebum Boosterseat

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Have you heard of this nifty little gadget? If you’re looking for a way to save space in your car, take a look at the Bubblebum booster seat.

BubbleBum, the cost effective, portable, lightweight, brightly colored, inflatable car booster seat for children aged between 4-11, easily deflates and folds flat so that kids or mom and dad can carry it in a backpack or purse, making it perfect for vacations, rental cars, taxis, school pick up or car pooling.

Suited for all vehicles fitted with a three point seat belt and meets all US safety testing standards.

We have 1 Bubblebum up for grabs for one lucky BirminghamMommy.com Reader.

Just a leave a comment on this post and we’ll draw a winner at noon at Wednesday, February 26th.

Good Luck!

 

Birmingham Events Calendar: February 23rd – March 2nd

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We hope you’re all out taking advantage of this spring like weather.  Check out the libraries this week if you’re looking for some fun!

Barnes and Noble Summit will be hosting a LEGO Movie Building Event, which will be perfect for any LEGO fan in your family and you can celebrate Seuss at the McWane Science Center on Saturday.

Have a great week everyone!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday February 23rd:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Monday February 24th:

Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Join us for a cool movie and some hot popcorn!
3:30p

Monday at the Movies – Hoover Public Library
The story about how Jackie Robinson paved the way for minorities by becoming the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball.
6:30pm

Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
School’s out today, so be kind and bring your brothers and sisters as we go on a Safari! Geared for 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver.  24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am

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Tuesday February 25th:

Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.

No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday February 26th:

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a special Storytime. We will read his delightful book Hop on Pop!
11am

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Thursday February 27th:

PJ Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Wear your pajamas for stories, song and a bedtime snack with Ms. Laura.
6:30pm

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30

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Friday February 28th:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Saturday March 1st:

Dr. Seuss Birthday – McWane Science Center
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Discover Seuss Science with exciting programs on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
10am – 6pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart! Make a crown inspired by the approaching of Spring!
11am – 1pm

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

LEGO Movie Building Event – Barnes and Noble Summit
The LEGO Movie Building Event. Build a scene from the movie! For ages 4 and up. Space is limited.
4pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read this charming story by Joshua Prince about a switchman’s encounter with an ant.
11am

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Sunday March 2nd:

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, Titans of the Ice Age

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call,  especially when weather can impact the event.

52 New Things 2014, Week 7

Posted on by Angie

Moving right along with our New Things.

 

Angie –
I’m quite obsessed with chapstick. I’m sure that’s been mentioned on this blog at some point in the past 6 years. I have chapstick every where, and not just 1. In my car console at any given time there are 3 or 4. In my purse, 2 or 3 not counting the lip gloss. I store them in the kitchen, by my bed, in the bathroom, in the tables beside the sofa.. You name it.

When I find a new chapstick (and I will admit a lot of it is based on packaging) – I jump on it. I get giddy and buy it up. This has gone horribly wrong and incredibly right. Most recently I purchased this one from a little store called A Little Something, in Cahaba Heights.

It comes in the orange and peppermint. The orange is awesome, smells just like a creamsicle! I haven’t tried the peppermint, but stay tuned. That just might be my new thing for next week 🙂

Kristen-
My new thing this week is sticking to a Budget. Like, actually sticking to a budget. It is no fun. But, I do find myself making more careful choices, which should lead to owning less stuff I don’t need. Still, I do like stuff.

Shirley-
I love photography and art. Especially trying to capture and create art using my iPhone and iPad. You can do some amazing things with photo apps.  My latest discovery is an app called “Waterlogue.” It turns your photos into water color art! I’m not a fan of the typical photo editing apps that all have the same filters. This one is different and produces some beautiful work. I even have a friend who printed some of hers out and framed them. She gets so many compliments on her “paintings.” Extremely authentic looking!

So, if you’re looking for some good inexpensive art.. “Waterlogue” is a great place to start your collection!

Pinspired Recipe: Stuffed Peppers

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I used to make stuffed peppers pretty often, but somewhere along the way I lost my recipe. I came across this one the other day on Pinterest via House 54, tried it and it was a huge hit! Bonus… It’s gluten free!

What You’ll Need:

5 Bell Peppers (any color)
Olive Oil
1/2 Medium Onion
1 Garlic Clove
1 Pound Ground Turkey
1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes
1 Cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
Salt and Pepper
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

What you’ll do:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Prep: dice onion, 1 bell pepper, cut tops off remaining peppers, remove seeds, stems and membranes. Set aside.

Drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of the baking pan, place peppers cut side down on the pan, run olive oil on all sides of peppers, bake for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet on medium heat, add onion, diced peppers, garlic and saute until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Add rice, and tomatoes with liquid, worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.

Remove peppers from oven, flip them over and fill each pepper with turkey mixture and top with cheese.

Put back in over and back for another 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool slightly and serve.

Enjoy!

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Practical Hacks for Parents: Where to Store the Hair Accessories

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As you can imagine, a house with 4 girls can accumulate a massive amount of hair thingys. They vary in shape and size. We have bows, clippies, elastics, headbands with bows, headbands with no bows, some that stretch and some that don’t. I could go on but I’ll stop there for fear of sounding like a Dr Seuss book.

The point is, hair things. They were everywhere in my house and I had reached my limit of picking them up off the floor, the counters and collecting them from school bags when the little storage bin was completely empty.

I decided on a whim to take a trip to Target in search of something… Anything that would help me get this under control and here’s what I came up with. Food Storage Containers. Yep. Cute, functional and not terribly expensive.

I went ahead and got an entire set because, like I said, we have a lot of hair thingys. I love that the large one is just the right size for the headbands to fit around the outside. The inside of them are filled, but contained. Contained is a good thing.

Do you have any creative ways for keeping up with the hair thingys in your house?

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