Did you know that the Boppy company - you know...they make those seriously wonderful baby support pillows and shopping cart covers.... is known for providing support to moms?
What The Flicka? Felicity Huffman's New Venture After Desperate Housewives
But....there is some good news for DH fans - Felicity Huffman has launched a new website for women, What The Flicka? where she says, ''we can all continue to connect, laugh, cry, complain and share warmth, love and good advice.”
3 Brilliantly Easy Handmade Gifts For Moms!
From CountryLiving.com
These cute heart-shaped sachets are so easy to make!
Cut two heart shaped pieces out of your (or mom's) favorite fabric.
Sew edges together, leaving a big enough opening to add scented potpurri. After filling, finish sewing up all sides.
Add you own message, poems, pictures etc., to personalize!
Cut two heart shaped pieces out of your (or mom's) favorite fabric.
Sew edges together, leaving a big enough opening to add scented potpurri. After filling, finish sewing up all sides.
Add you own message, poems, pictures etc., to personalize!
Kentucky Derby Saturday: Got Recipes? Pure Leaf Iced Tea Does!
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 5 - will you be watching with friends and family? Even if you are going to be kicking back and watching the race by yourself, every great event deserves a great drink,
I come from a long line of tea drinkers (being Irish and Scottish and all) and there is nothing I love more (well, almost nothing) than a cup of tea. I admit I usually go for the warm cup of tea, but I also love love love iced tea - especially on hot summer days.
So when we received three of these to try out:
Well, let's just say between myself and my kids, the teas didn't last long. Sigh. They disappeared so fast, I wasn't even able to try out one of the fabulous recipes that came with them.
Well, let's just say between myself and my kids, the teas didn't last long. Sigh. They disappeared so fast, I wasn't even able to try out one of the fabulous recipes that came with them.
Decadently Delicious Mother's Day Sweet: Chocolate - Raspberry {Mini} Turnovers!
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Photo: Ellie Miller
Looking for an easy yet ridiculously delicious brunch recipe for Mother's Day? Making these mini chocolate raspberry turnovers is simple using decadent chocolate truffles and fresh raspberries. Eating only one, however, is a challenge.
Caution: Reading this luscious dessert recipe will make your mouth water.
Unless you are not a fan of chocolate. Or raspberries. And if so, you may want to stop reading now. You could try some of these just as delicious homemade easy apple desserts instead.
Chocolate-Raspberry {Mini} Turnovers (Makes 12 Turnovers)
(recipe from Woman's Day)
Ingredients:
12 sheets of filo dough (each about 14 x 9 in.), thawed if frozen
1 bar(s) (3.5 oz) chocolate truffles (18 pieces)
Fresh raspberries (about 1/2 pint)
Then indulge in the warm chocolate raspberry goodness while celebrating surviving motherhood one more year!
1 bar(s) (3.5 oz) chocolate truffles (18 pieces)
Fresh raspberries (about 1/2 pint)
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F.
Unfold the filo and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
Remove 1 sheet of filo and lightly coat it with a non-stick spray or brush on melted butter.
Fold the sheet of filo in thirds lengthwise.
Lightly spray or brush the top with melted butter.
Place 1 piece of chocolate about 1/2 in. from the bottom end of the strip; top with 1 raspberry.
Fold the sheet of filo in thirds lengthwise.
Lightly spray or brush the top with melted butter.
Place 1 piece of chocolate about 1/2 in. from the bottom end of the strip; top with 1 raspberry.
Fold the lower right corner over the filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding triangles to the other end of the strip.
Place on baking sheet. Repeat with the other sheets of filo to make 12 mini-turnovers.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Melt the remaining 6 pieces of chocolate in the microwave; drizzle over turnovers.
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