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Are you ready for another Easter? It will be here before you know it. Today’s recipe is not only fun to make, but its fun to eat!
Strawberry Carrots in Dirt Cups: *Printable Version Below
Ingredients:
Carrot Strawberries:
Strawberries, rinsed and dried
Bag of Orange Candy Melts
Carrot Pudding Cups:
Crushed Oreos
1 box Chocolate Pudding
Milk (required number of cups on pudding box)
Carrot Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Additional Materials:
Clear cups
Parchment paper
Plastic baggie and scissors
Directions:
1. Line baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Melt orange candy melts. Holding strawberries by the stems, dip them into orange candy to coat and place on parchment paper.
2. Take a sandwich bag and cut a tiny tip of it off for the chocolate drizzle. Spoon remaining melted orange candy into the bag. Gently drizzle the chocolate from side to side over the strawberries on parchment paper.
3. Prepare the pudding cups by adding 2 tablespoons crushed Oreos to the bottom of each cup.
4. Make pudding as directed on box. Pour pudding into cup over crushed Oreos and then top with more crushed Oreos. Place carrot chocolate covered strawberry in center.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Strawberry Carrots in Dirt Cups
Strawberries, rinsed and dried
Bag of Orange Candy Melts
Crushed Oreos
1 box Chocolate Pudding
Milk (required number of cups on pudding box)
Carrot Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Clear cups
Parchment paper
Plastic baggie and scissors
Line baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Melt orange candy melts. Holding strawberries by the stems, dip them into orange candy to coat and place on parchment paper.
Take a sandwich bag and cut a tiny tip of it off for the chocolate drizzle. Spoon remaining melted orange candy into the bag. Gently drizzle the chocolate from side to side over the strawberries on parchment paper.
Prepare the pudding cups by adding 2 tablespoons crushed Oreos to the bottom of each cup.
Make pudding as directed on box. Pour pudding into cup over crushed Oreos and then top with more crushed Oreos. Place carrot chocolate covered strawberry in center.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Have you ever agreed to drive friends or family members in your car and all of a sudden it hit you that your vehicle isn’t as clean as you’d like it to be? I mean, c’mon, I’m not the only one, right? Having a messy car is like a major pet peeve of mine, but with 5 boys it’s sort of inevitable. I have news for you…I’ve found a way to keep my seats clean! That’s right!
VersaVia rear seat covers are a car seat life saver! Take a moment to read this post from Mandee at Raising My 5 Sons. She reviewed the seat covers herself, and she has 5 BOYS!
You know I totally know her pain having 4 boys myself! Food, drink spills, muddy shoes, sand (we live at the beach) and lord knows what else you could find on or in my seat.
VersaVia seat cover are made to protect your car from whatever life brings- kids, pets, messy passengers… VersaVia seat cover will keep your seats clean. Our brand new patent pending split rear seat cover allows access to the middle seat belt.
VersaVia seat covers make great gifts as well!
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If you don’t know by now, my boys and I are huge fans of Star Wars! I love just about anything Star Wars…I have shirts, luggage, hot wheels, and now thanks to Cross, some amazingly awesome Star Wars pens!
Our popular Click pen now comes in a special collection honoring the original Star Wars film trilogy. Created with an appreciation for quality craftsmanship and writing finesse, these themed pens feature the color palettes of three major characters, as well as an emblem and design overlays to bring the spirit of each to life. And Click’s smooth gel-ink technology lets Star Wars write effortlessly, even at lightspeed.
Finishes were inspired by signature colors of Darth Vader, C-3PO, and the Stormtroopers
Highly polished lacquer adds imperial elegance
Each pen features a themed character emblem and design details
Easy-to-use “click” mechanism
Smooth-flowing gel ink technology for a superior writing experience
Each pen is showcased in a coordinating character-themed gift box
The description is spot on…It writes extremely smooth and is very sturdy…a solid pen you can count on. All three are extremely fun, I wish I would have had something like this back when I was in school! Now it’s my go-to pen for all things blogging…I can’t wait to take my pen with me on my next trip to L.A. to jot down all my interview notes!
These click pens can also be purchased in a Gift Set with its themed Jotzone notebook counterpart. This limited-edition gift set captures the spirit of three great characters of the original 1977 Star Wars film. Fans of Darth Vader, C-3PO, and the Stormtroopers will enjoy having one of these companion journal and gel pen sets at hand. From imperially inspired design, to smart features, to a superior writing experience — these sets are sure to spark big ideas across the galaxy.
Choose from Darth Vader, C-3PO, or Stormtrooper themes
Jotzone’s leatherette cover features a stylish embossed character-themed design
Features an angled elastic closure, ribbon page marker, and inside pocket.
Journal is medium (8.5” x 6”) with 160 lined acid-free pages
Journal includes pen holder for matching Click gel ink pen
Each Click pen features a themed character emblem and design details
Includes one black gel ink rollerball tip (refill #8910-1)
If you’re looking for a little more elegance, but still want to show your geek side…how about their Townsend Collection! How amazing do these pens look?!
More about the Townsend: C-3PO:
This may be the droid you are looking for. Commemorating the original 1977 film, this Townsend Star Wars writing instrument brings C-3PO to life in a polished gold-tone finish reminiscent of the legendary astromech. It’s engraved with character-themed details, including an inset top detail designed after C-3PO’s iconic eyes. This writing instrument is the perfect companion for the endeavors of any avid Star Wars fan.
Only 1,977 C-3PO limited-edition pens were produced, each individually serialized
Impeccable engraved character detail enhances collectability and character authenticity
Pen top features an inset emblem featuring the same design as C-3PO’s eyes
Keepsake box and pen stand are accented with C-3PO design details
Star Wars collector’s booklet tells the story of this iconic character
Includes the designer’s Certificate of Authenticity and a lifetime mechanical guarantee
They also are available in Darth Vader & Stormtrooper
I don’t think you could go wrong with any of these gifts!
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Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment present Despicable Me 3 on Digital and Digital 3D November 21, 2017 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On DemandDecember 5, 2017. The characters beloved by everyone – Gru, his wife Lucy, their three adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions provide hours of family fun in this heartwarmingly subversive comedy from Academy Award®-nominated producer Chris Meledandri (Despicable MeFranchise) and directors Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me Franchise) and Kyle Balda (Minions 1 & 2, The Lorax). Hailed as “the best Despicable Me movie yet,” by Ali Plumb of BBC Radio 1, with over $949 million in global ticket sales, Despicable Me 3 is the ultimate holiday gift, with almost an entire hour of exclusive bonus features including an all-new mini-movie, a never-before-released deleted scene, and much more!
Illumination, the studio that brought you Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and the Despicable Me franchise, continues the adventures of Gru and his family in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker, “South Park,” Team America: World Police), the latest evil mastermind to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother — a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin’s despicable footsteps — the former super-villain rediscovers just how good it feels to be bad.
Academy Award® nominee Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) reprises his hilarious role as reformed criminal mastermind Gru, as well as his newly discovered twin, Dru. The all-star voice cast also features Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids, Despicable Me 2), Miranda Cosgrove (Despicable Me 1 & 2, School of Rock), Steve Coogan (The Secret Life of Pets, Philomena), Jenny Slate (Zootopia, The Secret Life of Pets), Dana Gaier (Despicable Me 1 & 2) and legendary singer and actress Julie Andrews (The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins).

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What parent doesn’t feel like they are always on the go nowadays?! Some day’s it seems a little crazy, but you stop and look around and tell yourself, man, I wish I could have captured that! I do that all the time! At the beach, my sons first roller coaster ride, a day at the pool. I love taking pictures but with our fast paced life, stopping to take pics isn’t always an option & with everything else I have to carry, my bulky heavy cameras just are an extra I don’t need.
We were recently able to try out the new GoPro HERO4 Session and couldn’t wait to get out and try it…only after it arrived I thought about it…it’s our slow season…no beach to hit or pool to splash in (too cool). No more football practice…and it’s a few weeks until we go back to Sea World (we go this weekend). So what do we do to have a little fun? We go to the basketball court and try out all the options the GoPro HERO4 Session has to offer.
I was trying a bit around the house and was able to figure out how to switch between video, camera, and burst…I haven’t tried time lapse yet, however, that is totally on my to-do the next time we head to the beach…I might just have to go just to do this…
The GoPro HERO4 Session is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras, & HERO4 Session is the most wearable and mountable GoPro ever. It has a sleek, versatile design and is at home anywhere—from the surf to the snow to hanging with friends. It delivers stunning video quality & captures high-resolution 1440p30 and 1080p60 video that’s sharp and lifelike. High frame rate 720p100 video enables exceptionally smooth slow-motion playback of your best moments.
You can also nail the shot with a variety of photo modes. Capture 8MP single photos, Time Lapse photos at set intervals from 0.5 to 60 seconds, and Burst photos at 10 frames per second. When it comes to versatile photo capture, HERO4 Session’s got you covered.
We had so much fun with the burst mode…the 10 frames per second make it so easy to capture the perfect shot! Of course I had to go out and buy a few accessories to go with the mounts it came with. I went and purchased the head strap and the handler (floatable hand grip). I mounted the GoPro HERO4 Session to the head strap and stuck it on my son, and had him head to the court to shoot a few.
While the HERO4 Session has 1 button shooting (2 buttons total for options and shooting) I found it much simpler to use using the phone app. I can turn on the GoPro HERO4 Session, select my options, shoot, and even share to Instagram. There is also a remote that I’m considering since it’s waterproof too..and well..my phone is not. It also is able to connect to your GoPro from up to 600′ away!
The GoPro HERO4 Session is a rugged and waterproof camera that you can take down to 33’ (10m) without a separate housing. Of course, you can purchase a waterproof housing for when your adventure takes you to even further depths. This GoPro HERO4 Session is compatible with all GoPro mounts! I love its light, convenient, ready-to-go design. It’s light enough to toss in my bag so I never miss a moment again! It’s the perfect travel accessory. I can’t wait to hook it to my son while he skateboards..and this weekend at Sea World on some roller coaster…or maybe finally get some shots of the fast moving penguins in their low light habitat. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to follow our adventures!
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What are some of your favorite go-to GoPro mounts? Where do you take your GoPro?
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Once your little one is well acquainted with solids and is at least six months old, it’s time to introduce new tastes and textures to her palette. Continue to follow your baby’s cues. Go at her pace and do not move beyond simple solids before she’s ready.
When trying new flavors, gentle persistence may be necessary. Never, ever force feed your little one, but keep in mind that it often takes five or more tries before a baby takes to a new food. The more flavors you introduce, the more adventurous his palette will be later.
While still avoiding added salt and excess sugar, you can begin incorporating fresh herbs or mild spices to baby food, watching carefully for adverse or allergic reactions.
After introducing your baby to fruits and vegetables, you can begin serving mixtures. With so many fruits and vegetables to choose from, the possibilities for tasty combinations are endless.
No-Cook Tropical Fruits
2 Kiwifruit, peeled and quartered
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Place fruit in a food processor; process until smooth.
Yield; 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Apples, Pears, & Plums
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 large golden delicious apple, peeled, cored, and quartered
2 plums, peeled, halved and pitted
Place pear, and apple in a vegetable steamer. Steam covered for 8 minutes. Add plums; cover and steam and additional 4 minutes or until all fruit is tender.
Place fruit in a food processor; process until smooth.
Yield; 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Blueberry Banana Yogurt
1 cup blueberries
1 whole banana
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons wheat germ
Use 1 cup of your already made blueberry puree OR Microwave the blueberries just until the juices start to run, about 30 seconds. Place the banana, yogurt and blueberries in a blender and puree until smooth.
Other combos to try;
Prune & Banana
Papaya & Mango
Pear & Prune
Veggie & Fruit Combos to try;
Apples & Butternut Squash
Squash & Peach
Avocado & Banana
Sweet Potato & Apricot
Sweet Potato & Peach
OTHER MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD POSTS:
Vegies Stage 1
Fruit Stage 1
Vegies Stage 2
Sample Menu for 6-8 Months