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If you are anything like me, I have no time or energy (my eyes start to shut) to sit down and read these LOOOOOOONG, small-print, blogs. :)LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-75631670311301118422010-07-08T21:12:00.000-07:002010-07-08T21:19:48.098-07:0025 WAYS TO TALK SO YOUR CHILDREN WILL LISTEN -<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1XdFma-HM6aqyIpVJ8jWJGsK1dTh-6RhdUGsV9I82jVLxx_g-G8UUlxqop7V40epwNAo39soxI_uw_hzKWfPFtTzIrnvHQp3Hljb_hNA248FMVqw1hCImLi_cM0TSH3oX2cQMobcDSsv/s1600/P6060280.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491754762344222946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1XdFma-HM6aqyIpVJ8jWJGsK1dTh-6RhdUGsV9I82jVLxx_g-G8UUlxqop7V40epwNAo39soxI_uw_hzKWfPFtTzIrnvHQp3Hljb_hNA248FMVqw1hCImLi_cM0TSH3oX2cQMobcDSsv/s400/P6060280.JPG" /></a><br />Is this what we look like when we are standing and talking to our children??? This picture just made me think of this. :)<br /><br /><div align="center"> <strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">25 WAYS TO TALK SO YOUR CHILDREN WILL LISTEN</span></u></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;"> - (Article from :Askdrsears.com)<br /></span></u></strong><a onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=askdrsears"></a><br />A major part of discipline is learning how to talk with children. The way you talk to your child teaches him how to talk to others. Here are some talking tips we have learned with our children:<br /></div><strong>1. Connect before you directBefore giving your child directions, <u>squat to your</u> <u>child's eye level and engage your child in eye-to-eye contact to get his attention.</u> Teach him how to focus: "Mary, I need your eyes." "Billy, I need your ears." Offer the same body language when listening to the child. Be sure not to make your eye contact so intense that your child perceives it as controlling rather than connecting.<br /><br /></strong><strong></strong>2. Address the childOpen your request with the child's name, "Lauren, will you please..."<br /><br />3. Stay briefWe use the one-sentence rule: Put the main directive in the opening sentence. The longer you ramble, the more likely your child is to become parent-deaf. Too much talking is a very common mistake when dialoging about an issue. It gives the child the feeling that you're not quite sure what it is you want to say. If she can keep you talking she can get you sidetracked.<br /><br />4. Stay simpleUse short sentences with one-syllable words. Listen to how kids communicate with each other and take note. When your child shows that glazed, disinterested look, you are no longer being understood.<br /><br />5. Ask your child to repeat the request back to youIf he can't, it's too long or too complicated.<br /><br />6. Make an offer the child can't refuseYou can reason with a two or three-year-old, especially to avoid power struggles. "Get dressed so you can go outside and play." Offer a reason for your request that is to the child's advantage, and one that is difficult to refuse. This gives her a reason to move out of her power position and do what you want her to do.<br /><br />7. Be positiveInstead of "no running," try: "Inside we walk, outside you may run."<br /><br />8. Begin your directives with "I want."Instead of "Get down," say "I want you to get down." Instead of "Let Becky have a turn," say "I want you to let Becky have a turn now." This works well with children who want to please but don't like being ordered. By saying "I want," you give a reason for compliance rather than just an order.<br /><br />9. "When...then.""When you get your teeth brushed, then we'll begin the story." "When your work is finished, then you can watch TV." "When," which implies that you expect obedience, works better than "if," which suggests that the child has a choice when you don't mean to give him one.<br /><br />10. Legs first, mouth secondInstead of hollering, "Turn off the TV, it's time for dinner!" walk into the room where your child is watching TV, join in with your child's interests for a few minutes, and then, during a commercial break, have your child turn off the TV. Going to your child conveys you're serious about your request; otherwise children interpret this as a mere preference.<br /><br />11. Give choices"Do you want to put your pajamas on or brush your teeth first?" "Red shirt or blue one?"<br /><br />12. Speak developmentally correctlyThe younger the child, the shorter and simpler your directives should be. Consider your child's level of understanding. For example, a common error parents make is asking a three-year- old, "Why did you do that?" Most adults can't always answer that question about their behavior. Try instead, "Let's talk about what you did."<br /><br />13. Speak socially correctlyEven a two-year-old can learn "please." Expect your child to be polite. Children shouldn't feel manners are optional. Speak to your children the way you want them to speak to you.<br /><br />14. Speak psychologically correctlyThreats and judgmental openers are likely to put the child on the defensive. "You" messages make a child clam up. "I" messages are non-accusing. Instead of "You'd better do this..." or "You must...," try "I would like...." or "I am so pleased when you..." Instead of "You need to clear the table," say "I need you to clear the table." Don't ask a leading question when a negative answer is not an option. "Will you please pick up your coat?" Just say, "Pick up your coat, please."<br /><br />15. Write itReminders can evolve into nagging so easily, especially for preteens who feel being told things puts them in the slave category. Without saying a word you can communicate anything you need said. Talk with a pad and pencil. Leave humorous notes for your child. Then sit back and watch it happen.<br /><br />16. Talk the child downThe louder your child yells, the softer you respond. Let your child ventilate while you interject timely comments: "I understand" or "Can I help?" Sometimes just having a caring listener available will wind down the tantrum. If you come in at his level, you have two tantrums to deal with. Be the adult for him.<br /><br />17. Settle the listenerBefore giving your directive, restore emotional equilibrium, otherwise you are wasting your time. Nothing sinks in when a child is an emotional wreck.<br /><br />18. Replay your messageToddlers need to be told a thousand times. Children under two have difficulty internalizing your directives. Most three- year-olds begin to internalize directives so that what you ask begins to sink in. Do less and less repeating as your child gets older. Preteens regard repetition as nagging.<br /><br />19. Let your child complete the thoughtInstead of "Don't leave your mess piled up," try: "Matthew, think of where you want to store your soccer stuff." Letting the child fill in the blanks is more likely to create a lasting lesson.<br /><br />20. Use rhyme rules."If you hit, you must sit." Get your child to repeat them.<br /><br />21. Give likable alternativesYou can't go by yourself to the park; but you can play in the neighbor's yard.<br /><br />22. Give advance notice"We are leaving soon. Say bye-bye to the toys, bye-bye to the girls…"<br /><br />23. Open up a closed childCarefully chosen phrases open up closed little minds and mouths. Stick to topics that you know your child gets excited about. Ask questions that require more than a yes or no. Stick to specifics. Instead of "Did you have a good day at school today?" try "What is the most fun thing you did today?"<br /><br />24. Use "When you…I feel…because…" When you run away from mommy in the store I feel worried because you might get lost.<br /><br />25. Close the discussionIf a matter is really closed to discussion, say so. "I'm not changing my mind about this. Sorry." You'll save wear and tear on both you and your child. Reserve your "I mean business" tone of voice for when you do.LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-28115212956829007802010-07-08T21:05:00.001-07:002010-07-08T21:09:34.249-07:00LAMommies.com NOW ON FACE BOOK!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Come "<span style="color:#ff0000;">L</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">I</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">K</span><span style="color:#33ffff;">E</span>" us and join in the fun!!!! Check us out on Face Book! There's a lot of great "MOMMY" things I post there that you will not find here. Also, please tell me what you want to share with other LA Moms..like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Babysitter</span> Referrals, or Recipes, or .....</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">***Fine the link on the right side!</span></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-35132912325367598232010-07-08T20:56:00.000-07:002010-07-08T21:04:37.999-07:00A "Colorful" Dinner For My 3 Year Old!<div align="left"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">I<em> bought some purple cauliflower from Underwood Family Farms the other day. I steamed it and then whipped it into mashers. :) Kids love color, and this was my son's plate the other night.</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><em>So pretty :) Of course he ate the mango first.... </em></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztzrBQhXerjuwH8vU1nw-8QeOk9Xmn5ZL3JR5WBadONv6HH99dncG5Nkv-hbcj6LzidDGFXrmPB8VQMYxiOjuSjUk10ivMyBPUe2PI7vGJtHFxPptIfBQkhU_8nYVlEOa7b1gdL70OzHB/s1600/P6070299.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491750871230538578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztzrBQhXerjuwH8vU1nw-8QeOk9Xmn5ZL3JR5WBadONv6HH99dncG5Nkv-hbcj6LzidDGFXrmPB8VQMYxiOjuSjUk10ivMyBPUe2PI7vGJtHFxPptIfBQkhU_8nYVlEOa7b1gdL70OzHB/s400/P6070299.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-43006155887448138512010-06-29T11:59:00.000-07:002010-06-29T13:22:32.124-07:00Baby Rattle Cupcakes For A Baby Shower<div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I went to a double baby shower for a two friends, one having a boy and one having a girl.<br />I got this idea from </span><a href="http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-7073581.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-7073581.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">They were really easy to make but took a little time. :)<br />*Sticks - I bought at Michaels<br />*Large Gum Drops - Target<br />*Bows - Target</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwGEZ88ycEp8AlGISs7IN5vPC1lXFJMPoS7kNNQX4lF7a22hIH6erQnmd2p6DvwuxdPi3wtR9z4GeaduKfIQLe9UDfYskQMq5__nTRpiZJDiFGOqEFj16g3zkaCWtucsJme0P6gS0hHdA/s1600/P5270174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 464px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 371px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488291586160606386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwGEZ88ycEp8AlGISs7IN5vPC1lXFJMPoS7kNNQX4lF7a22hIH6erQnmd2p6DvwuxdPi3wtR9z4GeaduKfIQLe9UDfYskQMq5__nTRpiZJDiFGOqEFj16g3zkaCWtucsJme0P6gS0hHdA/s400/P5270174.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">These were the leftovers...Eating gum drops really makes me feel like a kid again. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOF8QLpNnJCLmE97nTiz5aiXa7uBN_YI-O9xFmAC5w8l3OTrqXlBCenRJraz-2vZUC5sl6eF9ktFVePIv4nilBEHPTI0Forx4wUOe6h58giBSETkoHuYFUgVPq5lkIoF58AFflyK5zaD0C/s1600/P5270179.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 473px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488276486553702338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOF8QLpNnJCLmE97nTiz5aiXa7uBN_YI-O9xFmAC5w8l3OTrqXlBCenRJraz-2vZUC5sl6eF9ktFVePIv4nilBEHPTI0Forx4wUOe6h58giBSETkoHuYFUgVPq5lkIoF58AFflyK5zaD0C/s400/P5270179.JPG" /></a></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-48751735868885579422010-06-27T12:24:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:27:26.453-07:00Healthy Food Fusions!!(Article from - trendhunter.com)<br /><br />Studies are beginning to prove that the interactions of the foods we eat can be much more healthy for us than eating one beneficial food at a time. Here are the most powerful food synergies currently known to science as per Best Life:<br /><br />1. Tomatoes + Avocados<br />2. Oatmeal + Orange Juice<br />3. Broccoli + Tomatoes<br />4. Blueberries + Grapes<br />5. Apples + Chocolate<br />6. Lemon + Kale<br />7. Soy + Salmon<br />8. Peanuts + Whole Wheat<br />9. Red Meat + Rosemary<br />10. Turmeric + Black Pepper<br />11. Garlic + Fish<br />12. Eggs + Cantaloupe<br />13. Almonds + Yogurt<br /><br />I think I’ll go make a peanut butter sandwich right now, on whole wheat bread, of course!<br /><br />Epidemiologist David R. Jacobs, PhD, of the University of Minnesota calls it food synergy, and he, along with many other nutritionists, believes it might explain why Italians drizzle cold-pressed olive oil over tomatoes and why the Japanese pair raw fish with soybeans. "The complexity of food combinations is fascinating because it's tested in a way we can't test drugs: by evolution," says Jacobs. And, he adds, "it's tested in the most complex of systems: life." (<a class="Fourteen" href="http://www.trendhunter.com/link/13-right-food-combinations-help-you-lose-weight-prevent-cancer-and-much-mor" rel="nofollow">bestlifeonline</a>)LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-65417499889831450912010-06-25T01:28:00.000-07:002010-06-25T01:29:17.982-07:00Mother's Heart - By Terri Harrison<span style="font-size:130%;">I<span style="font-family:georgia;"> loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart.<br />Our life together has just begun, You're part of me my little one.<br />As mother with child, each day I grew, My mind was filled with thoughts of you.<br />I'd daydream of the things we'd share, Like late-night bottles and teddy bears.<br />Like first steps and skinned knees, Like bedtime stories and ABC's.<br />I thought of things you'd want know, Like how birds fly and flowers grow.<br />I thought of lessons I'd need to share, Like standing tall and playing fair.<br />When I first saw your precious face, I prayed your life be touched with grace.<br />I thanked the angels from above, and promised you unending love.<br />Each night I lay you down to sleep, I gently kiss your head and cheek.<br />I count your little fingers and toes, I memorize your eyes and nose.<br />I linger at your nursery door, Awed each day I love you more.<br />Through misty eyes, I dim the light, I whisper "I love you" every night.<br />I loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart.<br />As mother and child our journey's begun, My heart's yours forever little one. </span></span>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-89686853155780460182010-06-20T17:46:00.000-07:002010-06-20T17:55:07.616-07:00BPA in Plastic Wrap & Sandwich Bags too!I was just researching this because I use a lot of plastic sandwich bags for my sons food. I am going to look into stainlees steel containers tomorrow and I will report back.<br /><br /><a href="http://greenhouseneutralfoundation.org/articles/2010/06/05/bpa-in-plastic-wrap-sandwich-bags-too/">BPA in plastic wrap &#038; sandwich bags too!</a>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-39569468613732105642010-06-02T15:24:00.000-07:002010-06-02T15:27:26.757-07:00BABY SMOKING indonesia child smoking ( this is adapted for Serbian cultu...<p>This is HORRIFIC!! I can't even believe this is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">total</span> child abuse...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> sad in my opinion. </p><p><object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/UKMDN744NK8/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UKMDN744NK8&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UKMDN744NK8&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></p>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-49993807103390261452010-04-02T18:56:00.000-07:002010-04-02T19:44:32.003-07:00Avocados Are Now In Season: The Sacred Tree Of Life<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">The other day at the Farmers Market we bought a bunch of <strong><span style="color:#009900;">large green Avocad</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">os.</span></strong> They are in season right now and filled with health! </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I love, love avocados and try to eat one almost daily. My 3 yr old loves them as well. I remember way back when a mom in one of my play groups brought an avocado in its skin to scoop and feed her one year old. I thought, what a GREAT idea. I am so fortunate my son and husband love them as well. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Avocados are a super alkaline fruit and soooo good for you. They contain the, "Good Fat." They are rich in vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and K and are said to have the <strong><em>HIGHEST ENERGETIC VALUE</em></strong> <em>OF ANY FRUIT. </em></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I was going to post my <em>So Satisfying and Smooth Guacamole Recipe</em> but once I made it, IT WAS EATEN! I had no time to take a picture. I will post it very soon.<br /><span style="color:#009900;">**Secret</span> - You can buy <strong>Hass Avocados at Costco, 5 for $5. This is the best deal I have found, even better than Trader Joe's. </strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#33cc00;">**Tip</span> - To prolong ripening, put them in the refrigerator.<br /></span></span><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8CkGQr95NB5pG42WPcWXwBtgA8Iq9PF8Bty0sejl_0j1GvrRsmGpgh1NTud9xZ0YhVZ0Hm8xKAqvrAGkEbqrQv_fd7zLL5SqIOF8ynsIlZV5hxBhR4E9g68MRYAT_9e6j5sXoG2Kwdz9/s1600/P3170121.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455726822073674722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8CkGQr95NB5pG42WPcWXwBtgA8Iq9PF8Bty0sejl_0j1GvrRsmGpgh1NTud9xZ0YhVZ0Hm8xKAqvrAGkEbqrQv_fd7zLL5SqIOF8ynsIlZV5hxBhR4E9g68MRYAT_9e6j5sXoG2Kwdz9/s400/P3170121.JPG" /></a> </p><p>I made these tasty little treats for my son the other morning. He loved them! Small Wheat Bagels from Trader Joe's on Cream Cheese with avocado bites. Yum!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT1j89Io-EDz_MhKeVHj9A3IDdDaPRe9sCoznuurwmf2rEafo24KurMl9OrcruYwI16Rx__SCx7YwStx7WkZtnQ5Zc_9DW62B34yc9EwQTuiFv4_LH6VmHYWIv__g6oIdUlaDSAlMiiNQ/s1600/P3170138.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455726812625799810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT1j89Io-EDz_MhKeVHj9A3IDdDaPRe9sCoznuurwmf2rEafo24KurMl9OrcruYwI16Rx__SCx7YwStx7WkZtnQ5Zc_9DW62B34yc9EwQTuiFv4_LH6VmHYWIv__g6oIdUlaDSAlMiiNQ/s400/P3170138.JPG" /></a><br />Then...he tried to walk,... and eat them...Oh....NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Get back here....<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgIQ5v2npupOr4_WHjQXEB3kGL7QKuqjUpIeotAUl5-wZvhp6vAIdnHqm75tLLhJIMJXKldJwVm3nQjYjBCLou0_xLZT5aHzCHM7BlQcXMNIthvCUy4OJ-TdNHworlXak-vrt9762rIAu/s1600/P3170149.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455726792139407970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgIQ5v2npupOr4_WHjQXEB3kGL7QKuqjUpIeotAUl5-wZvhp6vAIdnHqm75tLLhJIMJXKldJwVm3nQjYjBCLou0_xLZT5aHzCHM7BlQcXMNIthvCUy4OJ-TdNHworlXak-vrt9762rIAu/s400/P3170149.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-45962987571307005362010-03-26T18:35:00.000-07:002010-03-26T18:39:36.962-07:00Video - How To Make Matzoh Balls on Epicurious.com<object id="flashObj" width="404" height="436" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/8541555001?isVid=1&publisherID=1570026296" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=1915433378&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.epicurious.com%2Fvideo%2Fholidays%2Fholidays-passover%2F1915458788%2Fmaking-matzoh-balls%2F1915433378&playerID=8541555001&domain=embed&" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/8541555001?isVid=1&publisherID=1570026296" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=1915433378&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.epicurious.com%2Fvideo%2Fholidays%2Fholidays-passover%2F1915458788%2Fmaking-matzoh-balls%2F1915433378&playerID=8541555001&domain=embed&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="404" height="436" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-75846682417857439712010-03-26T17:35:00.000-07:002010-03-26T18:26:31.114-07:00Passover Recipes: Martha Stewart Show - Craigie on Main's Matzo Ball Soup<span style="color:#ff6666;"><em>This was on yesterday. I never knew Martha is REALLY into Matzo Ball Soup. This seams like a really Simple recipe. Chef Maws reiterated that when forming the matzo balls, <strong>don't roll and</strong> <strong>condense like a meatball</strong>. You want your balls to be light and fluffy :) </em></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"><em></em></span><br />"A family recipe from chef Tony Maws."<br /><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/tony-maws-matzo-ball-soup">http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/tony-maws-matzo-ball-soup</a><br />Ingredients<br />Serves 4 to 6<br />2 large eggs, beaten<br />6 cups plus 2 tablespoons Basic Chicken Stock<br />2 tablespoons schmaltz<br />1/2 cup matzo meal<br />Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper<br />1/2 carrot, thinly sliced<br />Flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish<br />Directions<br />1.In a large bowl, mix together eggs and 2 tablespoons chicken stock. Add schmaltz and stir to combine. Add matzo meal and season with salt and pepper; stir until just combined. Transfer to refrigerator to chill for 4 hours.<br />2.Place chicken stock in a large pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Using damp hands, form matzo mixture into four to six 1 1/2-inch balls. Drop into boiling stock. Add carrot. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with parsley leaves.LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-44525449731420050032010-03-16T15:51:00.000-07:002010-03-28T07:32:31.593-07:00Healthy Delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies That Even Your Kids Will Love! Secret Ingredient "EVOO"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLqJLRdSJ4A3nPJUxQup3KUEKoCqaiEVtKB5anfiKZA8xsxd_ClrDSuZew_kcwajHHN7moHovXPOhtiXhNpvp8vMiz8948MKj454hOKnwGVZEV31dXxSt7lt6MfQNM62UrNliSoTR3jGe/s1600-h/P3050018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449370205066858210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLqJLRdSJ4A3nPJUxQup3KUEKoCqaiEVtKB5anfiKZA8xsxd_ClrDSuZew_kcwajHHN7moHovXPOhtiXhNpvp8vMiz8948MKj454hOKnwGVZEV31dXxSt7lt6MfQNM62UrNliSoTR3jGe/s400/P3050018.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Oo3xShIBbXjHJVBEjo2jIeQCsmRQJfAXk3FmrFvj6XKOOoufAOSUQ5p3tH0TL9RnrASd0XRZCN2FeJISX8v0kHU4l7lsLnKpkbUjW6L7Q8BZQPeUeIUO0Dk1LHCxQ2UkC8kC2iHEKh7f/s1600-h/P3050018.JPG"></a></div><span style="font-family:verdana;">These turned out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprisingly</span> well. My 3 year old will not eat nuts on their own nor will he eat oatmeal, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sometimes</span> a little oatmeal...but not enough. I have found he will pretty much consume any nut if it is in the form of a cookie or cupcake. It also REALLY helps if the baked item has some mouthwatering, very visible, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chocolate</span> chips. I might add, I love the mini chocolate chips as well...helps to balance a <em>"TOO HEALTHY"</em> recipe in my opinion. :):)<br />BTW ~ My family is used to eating like this so I brought some of these to a dinner party,..... to "Test" them out... and everyone loved them. ( I was a little nervous....)<br />I got the original recipe from the </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/WholeGrainGourmet.com"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">WholeGrainGourmet</span>.com</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. I made a few changes. :)<br />Thank you Whole Grain Gourmet for helping to keep my family healthy!!<br /><br /><strong><u>Ingredients:</u></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Dry ingredients</em></strong><br />1 cup whole wheat flour (a pinch more depending on the moisture of the mix) (I used Whole Wheat Pastry Flour - (Whole Foods)<br />1 1/2 cups of steel cut oats (Trader Joe's)<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />2 Tbsp Cinnamon (To your liking - 1-3 T)<br />1/2 tsp Nutmeg (optional) - (I would not add this next time...not a big fan)<br />1 S<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">tevia</span> packet (Trader Joe's)<br /><strong><em>Wet ingredients</em></strong><br />1/4 cup honey<br />1/4 cup agave<br />1/2 cup oil (corn, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">grapeseed</span> or olive) * you can also use some applesauce to replace some of the oil if you wish* (I used <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">EVOO</span>)<br />1 Tablespoon Molasses (Whole Foods)<br />1 egg (beat with 1 Tbsp Water)<br />1 tsp Vanilla<br />Yummy ingredients<br />1/2 cup raisins (I didn't use these)<br />1/2 cup walnuts </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Couple handfuls of mini chocolate chips<br />Preparation:<br />~In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.<br />~In a medium bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together. Hint: when measuring out the honey, spray the measuring cup with oil or baking spray--your honey won't stick).<br />~Mix the wet stuff with the dry stuff. Add the raisins and walnuts and mix. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit of flour (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">shhh</span>...don't tell anyone,...I added "a little" white flour.) If it isn't binding together very well, you may wish to add an egg white.<br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>~COOL the mix for 20 minutes or more in the fridge. (This is a MUST!! or everything will crumble)<br /></strong>~Preheat the oven to 335 degrees (lower temperature due to the honey in the recipe which will burn more easily).<br />~Drop by teaspoonfuls onto your baking sheet (I recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper). Press down with a fork to ensure even cooking. (I rolled them into balls)<br />Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden on the bottom of the cookie. The cookies freeze very well and make a great snack! Enjoy.<br /></span><div><div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div></div></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-7237490735426046172010-03-11T22:39:00.000-08:002010-03-11T22:42:44.958-08:00Westside Pavillion's "Sandwitched" GREAT KIDS MEAL! $3.65Real Grill Cheese sandwich on Whole Wheat bread with yogurt for $3.65...great deal!LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-28233837129104839102010-03-11T22:29:00.000-08:002010-03-11T22:36:07.004-08:00Go Kate Gosselin!!! HOT MAMMA!!<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">She looks <em>AMAZING!!</em> I can't wait to see her on <strong><u><em>Dancing With The Stars</em></u></strong>!! It looks like she is really happy. No matter who was right or wrong between her and Jon, it's the 8 kids and their happiness now. She looks great, hopefully she feels great, and good happy energy is being passed on to the kids. I really admire her going for it. :) Being a Mom of 1 is tough,...can't <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">imagine</span> 8??!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Check out pics at : </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/POPEATER.com"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">POPEATER</span>.com</span></a>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-65893140853250116102010-03-11T22:00:00.000-08:002010-03-11T22:16:13.720-08:00The Hump Sushi Restaurant in Santa Monica (at SM Airport) Charged With Serving Whale Meat!<span style="font-family:georgia;">We were JUST near this restaurant at the Santa Monica Airport. We didn't eat there but this is right where the you can sit with your kids and watch the planes come and go. I can't believe they were just caught serving <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sei</span> Whale, an endangered species, as sushi by an undercover diner. THIS IS HORRIBLE!! How could people do this? </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span>The New York Times -<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/us/09sushi.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/us/09sushi.html</a><br />By <a title="More Articles by Jennifer Steinhauer" href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/s/jennifer_steinhauer/index.html?inline=nyt-per">JENNIFER <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">STEINHAUER</span></a><br />Published: March 8, 2010<br /><br /><br />Video of their meal shows the two activists, both vegan, being served what the waitress can be heard calling “whale” — thick pink slices — that they take squeamish bites of before tossing into a Ziploc bag in a purse.<br /><br />The samples were sent to Scott Baker, associate director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University. Professor Baker said DNA testing there revealed that the samples sent to him were from a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sei</span> whale, which are found worldwide and are endangered but are sometimes hunted in the North Pacific under a controversial Japanese scientific program. “I’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span> been doing this for years,” Professor Baker said. “I was pretty shocked.”<br /><br />Serving unusual fish imported from Japan is the hallmark of many high-end sushi restaurants here, and whale meat is often found in Japanese markets, Professor Baker said. But he said he had never heard of it being served in an American restaurant.<br /><br />Workers at the Hump, which according to its Web site is named after an aviation slang term for the Himalayas, directed questions to a lawyer.<br /><br />“We’re going to look into the allegations and try to determine what is true,” said the lawyer, Gary <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lincenberg</span>, in a telephone interview. “Until we have done that, I don’t have any other comment.”<br /><br />Professor Baker contacted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a marine conservation unit of the Department of Commerce, which began its own investigation, eventually looping in the United States attorney in Los Angeles.<br /><br />Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Psihoyos</span>’s team — a far-flung band of activists who use film making to highlight environmental causes — knew they would be together in Los Angeles for the Oscars, and so sting operations two and three were hatched. On Feb. 28, team members split up between the sushi bar and a restaurant table and ordered sushi and communicated via text message with Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Psihoyos</span>, who waited in a car in the parking lot. Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Psihoyos</span> served as an electronic envoy between the investigators at the sushi bar, who were witnessing the chopping of fish and whale, and those sitting at a table:<br /><br />“They’re eating <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">blowfish</span>!” read one of the text messages. “<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Toro</span> and sea urchin, nothing exciting,” another said. “Whale coming now!”<br /><br />Next waiters identified a meaty course of whale, referring to it at times by its Japanese name, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">kujira</span>, at a cost of $60, according to a federal affidavit. (The total bill exceeded $600 for two, with very little sake.)<br /><br />Last week, several federal agents, including one from the Border Patrol and one who speaks Japanese, joined their team. Once again, the chef and wait staff more than once identified the meat as whale, the affidavit said, and it may have been obtained from a Mercedes parked behind the restaurant.<br /><br />Armed with a search warrant, federal officials on Friday went searching for evidence from the restaurant, including marine mammal parts as well as various records and documents. The possession or sale of marine mammals is a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and can lead to a year in prison and a fine of $20,000.<br /><br />Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Psihoyos</span>, a former photojournalist who heads a nonprofit through which he makes his films, said that environmental action is more motivating to him than awards.<br /><br />“Once you become sensitized to these animals you want to save them,” he said over breakfast Monday, still bleary from his big Oscar night.LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-7346638326941272802010-02-24T22:09:00.000-08:002010-02-24T22:13:40.191-08:00Parents Choosing More Unusual Baby Names Now<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/livescience/sc_livescience/byline/parentschoosingmoreunusualbabynamesnow/35241880/SIG=11qt6gshl/*http://www.livescience.com/php/contactus/author.php?r=jb">Jeanna Bryner</a><br />LiveScience Managing Editor<br /><br />"The researchers suspect the uptick of <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/livescience/sc_livescience/storytext/parentschoosingmoreunusualbabynamesnow/35241880/SIG=11qqgjk6l/*http://www.livescience.com/health/080708-baby-names.html">unusual baby names</a> could be a sign of a change in culture from one that applauded fitting in to today's emphasis on being unique and standing out. When taken too far, however, this individualism could also lead to narcissism, according to study researcher Jean Twenge, of San Diego State University."<br /><br />"I think it is an indication of our culture becoming more narcissistic," Twenge said. <br /><br /><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100224/sc_livescience/parentschoosingmoreunusualbabynamesnow">http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100224/sc_livescience/parentschoosingmoreunusualbabynamesnow</a>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-48320914500574237362010-02-24T21:45:00.000-08:002010-02-24T21:55:52.214-08:00LA Kids Consignment SALE!!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442055678994261506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYLKCZpcqNSzJVeP2xvjTF4VmPUITzAlz2Uqof8wwKj1SvB1SLvLTZJLF0AF6tqWaojSvv_kXP4XT5ulcvC8RjlF4nWpeb8TPBZLIJvZMGqSBAETtkRoA4Olv5JCk-7GQkt2aJwsDBy3n/s400/lakidsweblogo.jpg" /><br /><div><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>This is one of the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">BEST and BIGGEST</span></strong> Consignment Sales in LA. !!!! Don't miss it! They only accept things that are "Like New or New." For a few hundred dollars you can walk away with an entire years supply for the baby or child. With this economy, this is a great way to go. You will also be supporting a Mommy Entrepreneur who started it! </em><br /></div><div><a href="http://lakidsconsignment.com/">http://lakidsconsignment.com/</a><br /></div><div>NEXT SALE: SPRING 2010<br />March 19 - 9am-5pm<br />March 20 - 9am-5pm<br />March 21 - 9am-2pm 50% off many items!<br /><br />Location (same as Fall 09)<br />7733 Hayvenhurst Ave.<br />Van Nuys, CA 91406</div></div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-33124341307130378872010-02-18T21:24:00.000-08:002010-02-18T21:50:25.653-08:00Preschool PANIC!!!<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><u><em>IS PRESCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES HARDER TO GET INTO THEN COLLEGE?????</em></u></span></div><p><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Take it from me, if you just had a baby and live in the (WEST) Los Angeles area....PUT HIM/HER on some lists <strong><u>NOW!!! DO NOT WAIT!</u></strong> The last thing most think of when they first have a child is ...what PRESCHOOL they will be going to. It seems so far in the future. IT'S NOT!! (My son was on a couple lists since he was 3 mths old and did not get in.) </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Go to a website like </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/SAVVYSOURCE.com"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SAVVYSOURCE</span>.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> to check out preschools in your area</span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Join a Moms Club so you ask the moms that already have kids in preschool what they think</span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/CityMommy.com"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CityMommy</span>.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> and post questions or research preschools there</span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">If the school is <strong>"Religious"</strong> find out about joining the whatever it is, church, temple etc...Most want you to be a "registered" member for AT LEAST a year. (Many of the schools that are at a "Religious Facility" actually have NO RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION but they accept "MEMBERS and SIBLINGS" first. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">If your child has a JANUARY FEBRUARY birthday they may miss the CUTOFF to start in the fall in there 2's. Check with the specific school. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">CHECK about having to be <strong>POTTY TRAINED????</strong> Some schools make you take a break if your child is not totally potty trained and then you get asked to leave,....no refund.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Most of the time, preschools will offer your child an afternoon spot which is usually somewhere between 12-4ish because the morning spots are all taken.....if your child is napping then you might have a problem. (Mine naps, at age 3, for 2-3 hours between 12:30-3.) I feel he would be a wreck if he had to give this up but...he's also VERY active in the morning and all children are differnet. I cherish his sleep for health reasons as well as my SANITY!!! :) </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:130%;">(I will post my reasearch in the next few days :) </span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span></p><p></p>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-10776142395491844532010-02-12T10:04:00.000-08:002010-02-12T10:14:53.274-08:00Ellie Krieger - Mixed Berry Cobbler (Healthy Style)This cobbler is really tasty and satisfies my sweet tooth without so much sugar. The berries are also really good for you as well. My husband had this with a scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream<br />which made it all that better for him. :)<br /><br />Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://foodnetwork.com/">http://FoodNetwork.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/healthy-appetite-with-ellie-krieger-/mixed-berry-cobbler-recipe/index.html">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/healthy-appetite-with-ellie-krieger-/mixed-berry-cobbler-recipe/index.html</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Ingredients<br />For the Filling:<br /><br /></u></strong><strong><u></u></strong>Cooking spray<br />2 (12-ounce) bags frozen mixed berries, thawed (about 6 cups) <em>(<span style="color:#6600cc;">I buy these at Trader Joe's $2.99/each. Put them in a strainer overnight so the extra juice leaks out. This helps a lot when cooking with FROZEN berries to avoid the MUSHINESS factor.</span></em><span style="color:#6600cc;">)<br /></span>1/4 cup whole-wheat flour <em><span style="color:#3333ff;">(I used WW Pastry Flour)</span></em><br />1/4 cup sugar <em><span style="color:#330099;">(I used more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stevia</span> here as well and less sugar)</span></em><br />1 orange, zest finely grated (about 2 teaspoons)<br />For the topping:<br />1/4 cup whole-wheat flour<br />1/4 cup all-purpose flour<br />2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided <strong><em><span style="color:#663366;">(I used a packet of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stevia</span> with 1T Raw Sugar)</span></em></strong><br />1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces<br />1/3 cup <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">lowfat</span> buttermilk<br />2 tablespoons canola oil<br /><br /><strong>Directions</strong><br />Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.<br /><br />In a large bowl, toss the berries with whole wheat flour, sugar and zest. Transfer the berry mixture to the baking dish and set aside.<br /><br />In a medium bowl whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter using 2 knives or a pastry cutter until many small pebble-sized pieces are formed.<br /><br />In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together the buttermilk and oil. Add the buttermilk-oil mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Do not over mix. Drop the batter onto the fruit forming 6 mounds. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of sugar. Bake for 30 minutes, until fruit is bubbly and top is golden. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.<br /><br />Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cupLAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-51464852287048082082010-02-12T09:49:00.000-08:002010-02-12T10:00:45.622-08:00The Canadian Tenors on Oprah!!The Canadian Tenors are singing at the opening ceremony for the Olympics. They are sooo good!!! This is on Oprah when Celine Dion, one of their most favorite performers, surprises them on stage. <br />I try to expose my 3 yr old son to many types of music and instruments. He was absolutely glued to the tv when these guys came on. He started rocking back and forth and naming the instruments...sooo cute!! (I also told him that he too could be on an "Oprah like" show someday.... skies the limit for him and his dreams. :)<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JHngz7_IkPw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JHngz7_IkPw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-53748082333929450392010-02-02T00:04:00.000-08:002010-02-02T00:19:03.955-08:00Got a COLD?? Try Homeopathic Cold Care<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV0C6LPgCfg8C1racD_92D-rORWBbQZbx6cEOmeKFfXaF9wm8a4z-A8zj8F0Cg1E_3pcqbG_0jtTRtzTUAOstKIzEovqdbDSlBNomb4QkLPF1wYgIlx2MURSJ71ebs7iXPyKbfUif93KN/s1600-h/15270_umcka_1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 93px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433554207940184194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV0C6LPgCfg8C1racD_92D-rORWBbQZbx6cEOmeKFfXaF9wm8a4z-A8zj8F0Cg1E_3pcqbG_0jtTRtzTUAOstKIzEovqdbDSlBNomb4QkLPF1wYgIlx2MURSJ71ebs7iXPyKbfUif93KN/s400/15270_umcka_1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I walked into VP Health a couple <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">months</span> ago with the onset of a sore throat and cold/flu symptoms. The sales lady recommended <strong><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Umcka</span></em></strong> and told me many of the staff use it and it seems to really work. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hmmm</span>...I'm thinking, if the people that work there use it and get great results,... it must work!! (There's always a slight doubt when I buy <strong><em>homeopathic products</em></strong> as to their effectiveness.)</div><div> </div><div>Bottom line, <strong><u><span style="color:#993399;">THIS REALLY WORKED FOR ME!!!</span></u></strong> </div><div>Right when I feel a sore throat coming, I start taking it. (I also gargle with warm salt water and use my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Netti</span> pot.)</div><div>Here's to fighting a cold with no drugs.</div><div> </div><div>**You can buy this at VP Health, Whole Foods, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">VITACOST</span>.com</div><div> </div><div> </div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-23703362317925742772009-12-08T15:50:00.001-08:002009-12-08T16:05:24.094-08:00The BEST HOLIDAY BISCOTTI Ever!!<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I make this EVERY YEAR and my husband and son LOVE IT!!!!! as well as myself. :)...I even purchased a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">serrated</span> knife this year hoping it will cut a little less crumbly. You have to try this. It is not too sweet (if you don't dip it in the chocolate) so you don't feel that guilty eating it (as a meal like I do sometimes :) and goes great with tea, coffee, milk or just ...by itself. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>~Note: Just break off small pieces when you are eating it. This way you don't feel like you are eating a lot at one time... psychologically. :)<br /></em></span><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Giada</span></span> De <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laurentiis</span></span> ~ Holiday <span style="color:#ff0000;">B</span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">isco</span></span><span style="color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">tt</span></span></span>i</span></u></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Recipe from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">FoodNetwork</span></span>.com)</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><strong><u><em>Ingredients </em></u></strong><br />2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature<br />1 teaspoon grated lemon zest<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />2 large eggs<br />3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">(Trader <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Joes</span></span>)</span></em><br />2/3 cup dried cranberries <span style="color:#009900;"><em>(Trader <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Joes</span></span> (I also use Orange Cranberries as well)<br /></em></span>12 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">(Trader <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Joes</span></span> or Whole Foods, both contain no <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">GMO's</span></span>)<br /></span></em>Red and green sugar crystals, for garnish (I don't do this step but it's probably cute.)<br />Directions<br />________________________<br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.<br /><br />Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.<br /><br />Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.<br /><br />Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span>, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span> until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span> to a rack and cool completely.<br /><br />Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span> into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span> on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.<br /><br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">biscotti</span></span> can be made ahead. Store them in an airtight container up to 4 days, or wrap them in foil and freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-63250952452635239562009-12-06T14:43:00.000-08:002009-12-06T14:56:14.143-08:00Home Depot Christmas TREEs!!! BEST DEAL IN TOWN!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFuEwPFxcT_D7X0q7O4gZWAQ_k6NL5TCeprcoO2UvzmeW2kbXwby8cr4lEbxiHGjZZ3psBV3_j7o6OwHKYLKcmktKkf_2FkySccNZBYyTWj759ZuT8Y-Gm3nlNWbZQGY7nWkx1YGlXae6/s1600-h/rr_tree_storage_tip.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 255px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 219px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412257980248233778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFuEwPFxcT_D7X0q7O4gZWAQ_k6NL5TCeprcoO2UvzmeW2kbXwby8cr4lEbxiHGjZZ3psBV3_j7o6OwHKYLKcmktKkf_2FkySccNZBYyTWj759ZuT8Y-Gm3nlNWbZQGY7nWkx1YGlXae6/s400/rr_tree_storage_tip.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/HOMEDEPOT.com"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">HOMEDEPOT</span>.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">This is one of <strong><u><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LA's</span> Best Kept Secrets</em></u></strong> especially when you are used to paying $80-$150 for a Christmas Tree in West LA. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">You can get a great tree at Home Depot for nearly half the price you would pay anywhere on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wilshire</span> Blvd. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">*Try to go on a weekday because the line gets <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOOOONG</span>!! on the weekends..</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">*Try to go a few weeks in advance to avoid the line.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(photo courtesy of homedepot.com)</span>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-31121817652994116452009-12-06T13:55:00.000-08:002009-12-06T14:34:56.514-08:00Kale-Pomegranate Quinoa Stuffing - Dr. Oz's Thanksgiving SUPERFOOD LIST<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGInWbaebP3g9l_3dAnCm8BOBJkKYYKMCAzomKxl6SzTUw6SzO5UYbaLwpRmwJagLMkPvGx8s67o8jfW14debIuRJcHTiCSjyRs9hXHEwmWHb49i-C9WiR6WRMfDcJP4qA5iOhMWJ-z85c/s1600-h/ist1_8179987-healthy-food-series.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 110px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 81px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412253310935299410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGInWbaebP3g9l_3dAnCm8BOBJkKYYKMCAzomKxl6SzTUw6SzO5UYbaLwpRmwJagLMkPvGx8s67o8jfW14debIuRJcHTiCSjyRs9hXHEwmWHb49i-C9WiR6WRMfDcJP4qA5iOhMWJ-z85c/s400/ist1_8179987-healthy-food-series.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is <strong><u>NOT</u></strong> just for Thanksgiving. This is going into my monthly rotation for sure! This recipe is SO HEALTHY AND the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pomegranates</span> are a BURST OF FLAVOR in your mouth!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I will post a picture next time I make this. I have to say this is so DELICIOUS!!! and filling and I ate the entire thing myself over a 4 day span. The only down side of this recipe is the next day, after being in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">refrigerator</span>, it doesn't look as pretty but the taste is even better. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#009900;">**I made a few additions such as: 1/4c Roasted Corn & a little Goat Cheese sprinkled over and melted in & 1 Leek cut up (light green to white part)<br /></span></em><br /></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Article & Recipe from Natural Health Magazine - </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><u>Pomegranate</u></strong><br /></span>**(Bought this at Trader Joe's: currently they have them already seeded and still in shell)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">WHY IT'S A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUPERFOOD</span> A favorite of Dr. Oz's, pomegranate may be one of the gut-friendliest foods around. Its anti-inflammatory compounds help protect the colon from damage caused by diseases like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ulcerative</span> colitis and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Crohn's</span>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong><u></span><span style="color:#33cc00;">Leek </span></span></u></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">**(Bought this at Trader Joe's already trimmed and Whole Foods has HUGE ones)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">WHY IT'S A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUPERFOOD</span> A single leek provides over half the recommended daily value of vitamin K, "a nutrient so vital to bone health that people deficient in vitamin K2 [which the body makes from K] get osteoporosis," Dr. Oz says.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#cc9933;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quinoa</span><br /></span></u></strong>**(Bought this at Trader Joe's - Organic)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">WHY IT'S A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUPERFOOD</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quinoa</span> is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">triplethreat</span>: "gluten-free, a complete protein, and a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">prebiotic</span> [meaning it stimulates the growth of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">probiotics</span> or good bacteria already found in the gut]," Dr. Oz says.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><u><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></u></em></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><u><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Kale</span></strong></u></div><span style="font-size:130%;">**(Bought this at WHOLE FOODS) </span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">WHY IT'S A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUPERFOOD</span> Consuming the leafy green increases <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span> ("good") cholesterol and decreases <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> ("bad") cholesterol. "It's also a very good source of calcium, which your heart needs in order to beat properly," Dr. Oz says.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><em><u><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></u></em></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em><u><span style="font-size:180%;">Kale-<span style="color:#cc0000;">Pomegranate </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quinoa</span> Stuffing </span></u></em></strong><br /><br /></span>Serves 12<br /><br />5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,<br />divided<br />6 cloves garlic, finely sliced, divided<br />1/2 cup vegetable stock<br />1/2 pounds young kale, stems and leaves<br />coarsely chopped<br />Salt to taste<br />White pepper to taste<br />1 1/2 cups pecans<br />1 cup finely chopped onion<br />1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage<br />1 tablespoon fresh thyme (strip the<br />leaves from the stems)<br />2 cups cooked <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">quinoa</span><br />1 tablespoon butter, melted<br />1 egg, lightly beaten<br />3/4 cup dry white wine<br />1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds<br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 325[degrees]F. Lightly oil a 9 x<br />13-inch glass baking dish.<br /><br />2. In a large saucepan over medium-high<br />heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add<br />half of the garlic and cook until soft but<br />not yet golden. Raise heat to high, add<br />the stock and kale and toss to combine.<br />Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover<br />and continue cooking, stirring until all the<br />liquid has evaporated. Season with salt<br />and white pepper. Set aside to cool.<br /><br />3. Add cooled, cooked kale and pecans to<br />a food processor; pulse several times until<br />pecans are chopped and kale is shredded<br />but mixture is still chunky.<br /><br />4. In a separate saucepan over medium-high<br />heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil;<br />add the onion and remaining garlic; saute<br />2 to 3 minutes. Add the sage and continue<br />cooking until onion is caramelized,<br />approximately 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir<br />in the pecan-kale mixture.<br /><br />5. Transfer the onion-pecan-kale mixture<br />to a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">quinoa</span> and stir to combine. Stir in the<br />remaining tablespoon of oil and melted<br />butter. Season with salt and white pepper.<br />Add the egg and wine and toss to<br />coat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared<br />baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes.<br />Garnish with pomegranate seeds before<br />serving.<br /><br />Per serving: 220 calories, 18 g fat (2.5 g<br />saturated), 13 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein,<br />3 g fiber, 214 mg sodium (9% Daily Value). </div>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409797522373457744.post-55682567265630458902009-12-02T23:04:00.000-08:002009-12-06T13:54:58.410-08:00Dr. Oz : Morning Sickness, cord blood banking & pre-planned c-sections<span style="font-size:130%;">Today on Dr. Oz - Morning Sickness, cord blood banking & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-planned c-sections:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/pregnancy-videos/morning-sickness-cord-blood-banking-pre-planned-c-sections"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.doctoroz.com/pregnancy-videos/morning-sickness-cord-blood-banking-pre-planned-c-sections</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Dr. Oz's morning sickness remedies:<br /></u></strong>Eat whole grain crackers when you wake up<br />Eat cold foods that have less aroma and are often more bland<br />Drink ginger root tea </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Also: You can save your CORD BLOOD (cost me $350 just to have the DR. extract it)and send it to a BANK that will use it for someone else that needs it.</span>LAMommies.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422774017980217395noreply@blogger.com2