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'Egg'cited About Easter
In anticipation of Easter, my husband and I made these eggs last night. Ok, fine. I made these eggs last night while my husband studied Physics next to me. He did make one egg. I guess that was overdoing it for him. =)
I just love them! Here’s the details if you’re interested.
- Find some pretty napkins. It looks nicer when the napkins have a white border around the designs.
MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: Homemade Pretzels & Kids and Money
This week on MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM, we talked about making pretzels at home (fun!) and teaching kids about money.
Homemade Pretzels
Making homemade pretzels is the best cooking craft ever! Go online to find a recipe you like - there are many different variations – but essentially you make a dough from yeast, water, flour, and brown sugar. Let the dough rise an hour and then make your pretzels.
This baking craft is very tactile and it’s done in stages so kids can help mix the dough, go play for an hour, then come back and make the strings to twist into shapes. The final step before baking is to dunk the uncooked pretzel in a baking powder and water solution. Put the shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes.
Brush melted butter on top of the cooked pretzels and sprinkle cinnamon sugar or Kosher salt on top. Eat warm! So good!
Kids and Money
Last week, I talked with HarborOne U in Mansfield, Mass. about its free kids and money class called, Piggy Bankers. It’s a 4 week class that teaches kids ages 4 and older about money. The class is done in conjunction with Self Help Inc./Coordinated Family & Community Engagement.
It’s a great idea and I like how they break down the 4 week classes into topics such as saving money and the cost of grocery story items. At the end of the session, parents can open a bank account for their kids and receive 5 dollars to put into the account.
In classes for older kids, HarborOne U talks about jobs kids can get after school, how coupons work and much more.
HarborOne U also has tips for parents opening bank accounts for kids: Look for accounts that have no fees and pay an interest rate. And, look for banks that offer a cash incentive for opening the account. Smart sense (cents)!
HarborOne U offers lessons for special, small groups such as Boys and Girls Scouts or families in a neighborhood. Call Maureen Wilkinson at 508-895-1347 on these types of programs and upcoming Piggy Bankers. Or, go to: HarborOneU.com.
The next MommaJam LIVE is Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. ET.
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Gluten Free Irish Carob Cupcakes
Sometimes this whole blogging thing trips me out.
I remember where I was when these were made and photographed last year. Who I was with, what we were all doing, and the St. Pat’s party I was preparing for.
Much has changed this year – not in a bad way. But changed.
Today I’m leaving on a jet plane. Don’t know if I’ll be back…
MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: February Break & Burton’s Grill Kids Menu
This week on MommaJam, Rob Hakala, Lisa Azizian and I talk about the unusual balmy weather in February and the terrific B Choosy Children’s Menu at Burton’s Grill.
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Spring Fever in February
Kids are playing outside in T-shirts this week not snow boots! So many families made backyard skating rinks this year. But, they’re all melted! If you want to go outdoor skating, try the new rink at Patriot’s Place in Foxboro. Go to Patriot-Place.com to get the info. And, call ahead to make sure the ice is frozen.
B Choosy Children’s Menu at Burton’s Grill
Burton’s Grill is a terrific restaurant in Hingham that has a kids’ menu that is not really a kids’ menu. It’s real food with great, unlimited options at an amazing value – just $6 per child under 12 years old.
The menu is called the {B} Choosy Children’s Menu. Kids can choose one item from the fruit, vegetables, meats, dairy and grain columns on the menu to make up their meal.
Chicken fingers and hamburgers are of course on the menu, but better choices are available: haddock, steak, seafood and grilled chicken. Even if they resort back to the french fries, it’s good exposure and practice for kids to order a more adult meal. Too many restaurants serve the standard fare for kids. Burton’s is doing a great job of helping kids eat healthy.
Go to BurtonsGrill.com for more info and to make reservations.
The next MommaJam LIVE is Thursday, March. 8, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. ET.
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MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: Green Cleaning, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Star Wars 3D
This week on MommaJam, we are talking about the “Green Clean” book, a great resource guide for cleaning with non-toxic products in your home, Red Velvet cupcakes for Valentine’s Day and Star Wars in 3D.
Green Cleaning
Have you ever wondered what you should do with cleaning products under your kitchen sink if you decide to really “go green?” In some cases you should take the products to your local Haz Mat station to dispose of them. Crazy! We actually clean our homes with some of these products.
“Green Clean” co-author Linda Mason Hunter suggest using them up and never buying them again. Or, donate them to a place that needs stringent cleaning supplies.
The best cleaning ingredients are baking soda and distilled white vinegar. Every one has these two items in their pantry. A third item is vegetable-based soap, which comes as a solid bar or in liquid form. There are easy-to-make recipes in “Green Clean,” which is a great book to reach for whenever you have a question about green cleaning. It’s thorough and addresses every room in the house. Look for tips on cleaning stains, different kinds floor surfaces, laundry, and more.
Go to HunterInk.com for more information or Amazon.com to buy the book.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet cupcakes are the rage this year. There’s a great website, called The Dusty Baker ,which has gluten free, dairy free red velvet cupcakes. Moms with food allergy kids can still have fun with the Valentine’s Day holiday or make these delicious cupcakes anytime of the year.
After making Red Velvet cupcakes with a traditional recipe over the weekend, we discovered that you need to add more red food coloring and less cocoa to get that rich red batter. If you add too much cocoa, the cake comes out brown not red.
Star Wars in 3D – It’s Here!
Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D opens Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
This is a great time for new generations to see this amazing saga on the big screen. While the 3D effects are not as punchy as movies designed in 3D from the get go (think Avatar), it’s still fun to watch and the story is as enchanting as ever. I also like that kids today can watch the movie and storyline unfold from the beginning (versus those of us from the 1970s and 1980s who had to watch the last three episodes, then the first three episodes. Although, waiting for the first glimpse of Darth Vader’s parents was pretty cool).
Of course, the fact that most families own the entire series on DVD or can rent it dilutes the drama of seeing a movie for the first time, but there’s nothing like a dark, loud movie theatre to heighten your entertainment experience.
Go to Starwars.com for more information.
The next MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. ET.
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Green Clean Your Home with These Non-Toxic Tips
Today at MommaJam, we interviewed Linda Mason Hunter, co-author of “Green Clean,” a step-by-step guide to cleaning your home with non-toxic, eco-friendly products.
This gorgeously-styled books comes with tips for cleaning every room in the house, recipes for easy, inexpensive green cleaning concoctions, safe ways to recycle, and much more.
If you’re ready to “go green,” but are unsure about how to get started or what to do with products under the kitchen sink, listen to this podcast interview with Linda. She gives great advise on how to dispose of traditional, possibly toxic cleaning products.
Linda also suggest three basic ingredients to make your home sparkle: baking soda, distilled white vinegar and vegetable-based soap, such as Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap – Lavender, which you can find for about $17 at Target.com. Linda also talks about the pros and cons of Borax, an old-fashioned, yet now controversial green cleaning product.
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For more information and to buy the book online, go to HunterInk.com. Also check out Earth911.org.
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MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: 5 Tips for Simplicity
Tune in as Morning Show hosts Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian talk with MommaJam about ways to keep it simple.
1. Adopt the less is more mantra for kids.
2. Check out the book Simplicity Parenting – it’s a great guide for raising calm kids.
3. Plan a simple dinner. This week on FOOD TUESDAY, I’ve included a review of Artichoke Pasta Sauce and Tuscan Vegetable Soup from Pastene. Both are super easy, super simple to prepare. Reheat and serve right out of the jar.
4. Take a quiet moment at Coffee Break Cafe in Quincy. Each month, the cafe features a drink flavor of the month. January was Red Velvet, which was so popular, they kept it for February (ties in nicely with Valentine’s Day). There are three Coffee Break Cafe locations in Quincy with one at Wollaston Beach. At the downtown Qunicy location, Big Joe hosts story time with kids every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Go to CoffeeBreakCafe.net for more information.
5. For Simple Style, check out L’Oreal’s new eye shadow make up that helps moms to look glamorous in two seconds. Love this make up! The line is called HiP Studio Secrets, Professional Metallic Duos – two great colors in one pack. You can get them at Target for about $6 each in a huge range of color selections: Gilded, Magnetic, Shocked, Electrified, Energized and Charged. Perfect for moms!
The next MommaJam in Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. ET.
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MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: 5 Questions with MommaJam
Every other Thursday at 7:10 a.m. ET Sara Eberle, aka MommaJam, hits the 95.9 WATD-FM airwaves with Morning Show hosts Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian.
Here’s are 5 Questions with MommaJam about what it’s like to do a live radio segment and the behind-the-scenes fun involved:
Q. Why is live radio a great medium to reach moms?
A. I love the spontaneity of live radio. For any mom listening to MommaJam, you instantly feel the positive energy between Rob, Lisa and myself. We laugh a lot.
Q. What topics do you cover?
A. MommaJam covers what I call MOP Culture, which is Mom Pop Culture. We look at every thing from cooking and fitness to fashion and entertainment. One of my favorite segments is called, “FOOD, FASHION & FUN,” during which Rob cracks me up with his Kermit impersonation, but I’m not supposed to tell people it’s Rob. It’s really Kermit. He was in the studio that day.
Q. Speaking of the studio, what’s it like in there?
A. It’s crazy fun. I love it! I go into the studio during the summer. It’s easier to play off each other when you’re in the same room, but we have a great rapport when I call in, too. I just might talk faster when I call in – the segment zooms by before I know it.
Q. What’s it like working with Rob and Lisa?
A. Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian are true professionals. They make MommaJam so much better. Rob usually gives the coveted guy’s POV and Lisa and I tend to bond on the girl’s POV. Two against one, but in the end, we all get along and give a balanced view of the topic.
Q. What’s coming up for MommaJam and 95.9 WATD-FM in 2012?
A. We have some great topics planned for 2012, and more giveaways for listeners. I love doing giveaways, because it helps us connect with the audience and it makes the show more real. I’m not just talking into a microphone for five minutes, but communicating ideas and relating to other moms out there.
To hear MommaJam live from Boston’s South Shore, plant the radio dial on 95.9 WATD-FM every other Thursday at 7:10 a.m. ET. You can also listen live from your computer by going to the station’s home page and clicking “Listen Live.”
The next MommaJam in Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. ET. You can like MommaJam on Facebook and follow on Twitter. Write in to tell us what you want to hear!
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Simplicity Week at MommaJam
This week at MommaJam is all about simplicity.
We’ll talk about:
Simple cooking on FOOD TUESDAY
Simple living with your kids
Simple playtime
Simple style tips for moms
Simple fun for the family
Stay tuned for a great week at MommaJam.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, listen to MommaJam live at 7:10 a.m. ET on 95.9 WATD-FM.
Let us know what makes your life simple and happy.
Beauty: How to Get Your Makeup Bag in Order
In keeping with my annual January quest for organisation, it seems only appropriate to dedicate the first Beauty Wednesday post of the year to sorting out your makeup bag and beauty routine. Whilst I’ll be following my own advice on a few of these points (I’m guilty of not wearing SPF all the time and buying an obscene amount of nailpolish and pink lipstick), all are, I hope, helpful pieces of advice that we can all benefit from being reminded of from time to time.
