February 26 - Cleaning the Microwave

We had a small incident melting butter for last nights dinner and a few other random spots in the microwave so I decided to give this a whirl.

I don't like the smell of vinegar so this was pretty gross as far as I'm concerned.

I made my husband do the wipe down because a) it stunk and b) I'm short.

It sort of worked. It's still greasy but the visible stains are gone.

Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684140226071/

Original Link
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/06/how-to-clean-and-shine-your-microwave.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+onegoodthingbyjillee%2FzBBd+%28%22One+Good+Thing%22+by+Jillee%29

February 25 - Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

This recipe was fairly easy to follow. Other then an impatient husband who was apparently starving to death while it baked for 40 mins a success.

I love anything with cheese, it's true I admit it. So I had to try this recipe. It wasn't overly cheesy though. Even the three year old ate it. I would make this again. Flaky crust, creamy filling yum!

Original Pin
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/191332684139419122/

Original Link
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/05/cheesy-chicken-pot-pie-recipe-and-30.html?m=1

February 24 - Menu Board

Answer that age old question what's for dinner and help with your own menu planning as well.

I cut out the days of the week and the word menu with my circuit. I love mine and highly recommend it!

Put in a frame from the dollar store and write on it with a dry erase marker each week. Easy to clean and change. I love it. Makes me feel much more organized!

Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684139605550/

I tried the scrapbook paper strips it was too much for the size frame I was using.

Original Link
http://www.jenthousandwords.com/?m=1

February 23 - Brookies

You might be asking yourself, what the heck is a brookie? It's a brownie cookie of course. These are delicious and I have never received so many compliments!

Mix boxed brownie batter and put in greased muffin tins about half full. Bake for about 6-8 mins using the temp on the brownie box.

Add cookie dough on top. I used my "secret family recipe" which I found out at age 15 is on the back of the nestle toll house chocolate chip bag! Talk about having the wind taken out of your sails!

But a spoonful enough to make a large cookie on top of the brownie mix in the muffin tins and bake for time needed to bake cookies. 8-10 mins.

Let cool a bit then remove from the tins. Serve warmed with a spoonful of ice cream! Amazing!

Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684140892649/

Original Link
http://www.jotpress.com/jot/5524
This takes you to a place to buy the Williams and Sanoma mix which I didn't use.

February 22 - Glow Bath

My three year old LOVED this! I might just be the coolest mommy ever after this one.

Super easy too. Fill up the bath with water and add a few glow sticks of different colors and sizes.

She would have stayed in that bath all night if I let her.

Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684139163713

Original Link
http://makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com/2011/11/glow-in-dark-bath.html?m=1

February 21 - Kids Remote

Sometimes the "products I love" category can be a lot of fun to go through. I ordered this for my little girl a few days ago and we set it up. Can't wait to see how she does with it!

We set up her favorite channels (the hub, Disney, Disney jr Etc) on her remote now she can control the tv if we are upstairs or otherwise indisposed.

This wasn't too hard to get set up, just follow the instructions. The tv took a couple of tries but everything works.

The channels are a little slow to change but its a good lesson in patience. Just be aware that if multiple buttons are pushed you may end up on a random channel, we were watching some Seinfeld when all the sudden i realized she must have hit a random channel. HAHA

She LOVES this! I even got a "Thank you very much for my new we-mote mommy! It even works." Love her so much!


Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684140202104/

Original Link
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-RM-KZ1-Universal-Remote-Control/dp/B003ZXGNFA

February 20 - Facebook Character/Plot Diagrams

We started a new book at school so I wanted to switch up how we are diagraming and mapping the story. I saw this idea and loved it. Facebook is something 90% of kids identify with.

I altered my page and put the characters picture, name, age and grade on the sheet. Each day the students will write a brief status update after we have read the chapter.

We are reading Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. We have read the first chapter and part of the second chapter.

So status updates look as follows

I won a turtle at Jimmy's birthday party! I named him Dribble.

My brother ate flowers! He's so gross!


The students seem to like it. Yay!

Original Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/191332684141370096

Original Link
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Facebook-Character-Page-Versatile-Activity-for-any-Character