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Make It Monday: DIY Chair Upholstery (with a toddler!)

I love "do it yourself" projects. I think I get it from my father who taught me how to fix cars and fish for food as a child. To this day, it's hard for me to buy fresh fish from a supermarket when I know I can put a hook and worm in the water and get it myself. So, when our dining room chairs needed reupholstering, I figured, "It can't be that hard," plus I had my trusty helper: RJ!

First, RJ, myself and my mother visited a local fabric store and selected a print we loved made of outdoor material. The fabric we chose is waterproof and allows for easy clean up when soiled. Perfect for a home with a 3.5 year old toddler and infant just learning to eat solids!

First step: Remove the padded seats from the chair base. Four screws and they were off!

Next: Remove the old seat covers. They were simply stapled on so it was easy to separate the fabric. Pull and tug! Watch the staples RJ!

Once the old fabric was removed we measured the new material and cut it to fit. Children's rounded tip scissors didn't seem to work on the fabric. Go figure!

One last check for size...



and we started stapling.

Staple guns, with their loud sounds, are like child magnets. "Can I do that?" was a consistent phrase during this step of the process. I knew that if I let him help, it would take double the time because we would have to be extra careful to ensure his safety. My first instinct was to say, "No." Then I stopped myself and asked,"What's the rush?" Plus, who wouldn't want to play with such a fun gadget. So, I showed him how it worked, held it in place and let him push down the lever! No problems! Plus, as is the case with 3yo boys, by the time we completed the first chair, he was off to something else, returning every now and then to get his staple gun fix!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Lastly, we rescrewed the newly upholstered cushions back into the chair bases.

and, "Taaaa Daaaaaaaa" Brand new chairs!





So, when there's a project around your house that probably won't end in destruction, try to do it yourself and, if you have children, include them in the process. In addition to getting the job done, you can teach about units of measurement, count to 100, and even engage in imaginary play with the extra fabric, "You can't see me!"



Doing projects like this with my parents is a part of the moments I remember as a child. So, when the opportunity presents itself, consider taking the time to create these types of life memories with your loved ones.

Post submitted by DeLise (ShepherdHearts) from NorthMetroDCMommies.com
Origionally Posted on Our Life Memories Blog on April 15, 2011

Frugal Living: Make Your Own Yogurt!

HOMEMADE YOGURT - BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR WALLET

A small container of quality yogurt is around $1 in most grocery stores. Yes, it is easy to just walk into the store, pick up a few containers and toss them in your cart. But, did you know that you can make your own yogurt easily and very inexpensively? You can go out and buy a fancy yogurt maker if you like, but a good one runs about $50. If the purpose of making your own yogurt is to save money, spending $50 on a yogurt maker does not make much sense. You can use any large pan and a few other supplies you probably have at home instead.

To make your own all-natural yogurt, get all the following together:

-one half gallon milk (full-fat works best)
-2 to 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt with active cultures (as a starter)
-heating pad
-cutting board
-dish towel
-large pot
-small pot with lid
-plastic or metal spoon
-candy thermometer
-containers with lids (to store your newly made yogurt)

Step One
Ingredients
Bring your milk and yogurt to room temperature.

Step Two
Create a Water Jacket
Place the larger pot in the sink, then place the smaller pot inside of it. Fill the larger pot with water until the smaller pot is half covered. If you have a double-boiler, you may use it in place of the small and large pots.

Step Three
Sterilize
You need to sterilize the spoon, thermometer, the pots and the lid. Place the thermometer, the lid and the spoon inside the larger pot. Place the smaller pot upside-down on the larger pot. Boil the water. Once your equipment is sterilized, be careful not to contaminate it. Use tongs to remove items from the boiling water and place them on a clean paper towel.

Step Four
Add the Milk
Place the smaller pot into the larger pot, which should now contain your boiling water. Pour the milk into the smaller pot. Place your thermometer into the smaller pot.

Step Five
Heat the Milk
It is important to heat the milk to 185 degrees. Stir the milk frequently, using your sterilized spoon. Keep the milk at 185 degrees for thirty minutes.

Step Six
Cool the Milk
Fill your sink about 1/4 of the way with cold water and ice. Place the small pot with milk in the sink. Bring the temperature of the milk down to 110 degrees. Be sure to stir the milk while it is cooling.

Step Seven
Add your Starter
Pour your yogurt starter into the cooled milk. Be sure to use plain yogurt with active cultures. Stir the milk and yogurt mixture thoroughly.

Step Eight
Warm the Mixture
Place the lid on the small pot. Set your heating pad to medium and place it flat on the cutting board. Place your pot of milk/yogurt mixture on top of the heating pad. Cover the pot completely with a towel.

Step Nine
Wait
Now you wait for seven hours. Seven hours seems to be a magic number. The longer the milk/yogurt mixture sits on the heating pad, the thicker and tangier it becomes.

Step Ten
Be Wowed
Remove the pot from the heating pad, lift the lid and look at what you have created. Its yogurt! You may see a greenish liquid and smell an odd, cheesy odor. You will also see lumps. These lumps are called curds.

Step Eleven
Stir
Stir the yogurt until it is well blended. You want to stir it well to incorporate the curds into any remaining liquid.

Step Twelve
Pour and Store
Pour your newly made yogurt into a clean container or containers. You can use any container that has a tight fitting lid. Place the yogurt in the coldest part of your refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator is usually the coldest. Let the yogurt chill overnight.

Now that the yogurt has chilled overnight, it should be thick and ready to eat. Remember, you added no sugar when making it, so you may want to add fruit, granola, honey or jam to your yogurt to sweeten it before you enjoy that first taste. Your homemade yogurt should be good for two to three weeks if left refrigerated.

Post submitted by Melissa (connorsmom) from TriangleMommies.com

Reuniting with an Overseas Daughter

As last summer approached, I remember reading posts on UnionCountyMommies (UCM) about upcoming travel plans, family vacations, free movie viewings, and securing memberships to the local water park. But one fellow mommy’s plans really stood out because they were so different from the rest. She was raising money to cover the expenses of a hosting a child from Belarus for six weeks.

And this year, around the same time, I saw similar posts go up again…she was planning, fundraising, and even longing to bring back that same little girl. It was clear her family had had an amazing experience, one that was worth far more than the time, effort, and money they had put into it. I was so moved by her desire to help in this way, and I wanted to get more information about the program. I wanted to learn more about children and let others know how they too, can get involved.

So I was thrilled when UCM member, Heather Efird, graciously agreed to take time out of her busy life and answer all of my questions! The program goes by the name ABRO, which Heather explained stands for American Belarussian Relief Organization. It is a national, non-profit organization whose focus is to improve the quality of life, and the health, of children living in and around areas of Belarus affected by the Chernobyl disaster in April of 1986.

The first group to come over, in 1989, consisted of thirteen children. Today, more than 300 children, ages seven to seventeen, come over each summer. Their time in the United States helps lower the levels of radiation in their bodies, boost their immune systems, and provides an opportunity to receive medical and dental care that they truly need.

The cost just to bring their host child, Alina, back this year was about $2000 she says, money that is to be raised completely by the host family. The Efirds have been able to raise the necessary fees through fundraisers with Yankee Candle, Tupperware, selling poinsettias at Christmas, and car wash tickets through Autobell, as well as soliciting donations.

The host family is also responsible for the costs of day to day living, including clothing, food, and medical appointments, just as if the child was part of the family. And it’s clear that’s exactly what Alina has become to the Efirds. In fact, Heather often refers to Alina as her daughter.

Heather says last summer Alina went to lots of baseball games that her son, Blake, was playing in. They also took her to the mountains, a local animal park called Lazy 5 Ranch, and to the beach in Oak Island, NC. Alina also attended a weekly bible study that was taught in Russian. I asked her to tell me about a favorite memory, but she couldn’t pick just one! “She comes from a low income family and lost her father two years ago. Every day was like Christmas to her while she was with us last summer.” Heather said.

Host families are still needed in order to bring more children here each summer. Heather says, “This is a life changing experience for all that are involved but it's not easy. These children speak little to no English so communication is a big hurdle. No matter how difficult the situation is...the LOVE in that child's eyes makes it all worth it.” The Efirds have been able to call Alina a few times since she left last summer, but say the best way to keep in touch is through a translator and an email address provided by ABRO.

Since this is their second year hosting through the program, I asked Heather what it was exactly that made her family want to sign up again. Thoughtfully, she said, “When we first got involved with the program I kept thinking about how much we would change this child's life forever. The thing that she will never realize is how much she has changed OUR family. I never knew how this would affect my life forever.”

As Alina’s travel date gets closer and closer, I can’t help but imagine what a wonderful reunion it will be for all of them!!

For more information on how to help with donations or to become a host family, please visit http://www.abro.org/

Post submitted by Heather (imarriedrich) from UnionCountyMommies.com

Heather's Weight Loss Journey: Chapter 4

So far I have told you about ups and downs that have included a knee injury, a huge tree falling on our house, and an unexpected visit from out of state in-laws. And how through all of that I was able to keep my focus on the end goal. I was able to make the best choice I had in each situation, pushing through and watching the numbers on the scale continue to move in the right direction.

But the last few weeks have been the hardest by far. Because unlike outside circumstances, I am now working against myself. My mind. My willpower. One wrong choice turned into two, which turned into three, and so on. I have lost and gained and lost and gained over the past couple of weeks. I haven’t been getting in my eight cups of water daily, and my exercise has been intermittent. I’ve also been hiding from my online calorie tracker at http://www.myfitnesspal.com because I know the numbers won’t be good.

I have days when I’m able to remind myself that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. That in the big picture of my health and my life, a few bad weeks won’t really matter. And that I just need to get back on track. I’ve also learned that there is a huge difference in how I feel physically after just a few weeks of falling off the wagon.

When I was doing well, and losing weight, I felt so good! I woke up feeling clear headed and full of energy. I felt strong as I went about my day. And mentally, I felt confident. Like, if I could handle twenty agonizing minutes of Jillian Michaels, then I could handle just about anything! And after several days of poor choices, I noticed a huge difference. I felt tired and bloated. I felt irritable, and frustrated. I woke up with that foggy feeling I remember so well.

It has been a very eye-opening experience for me. I hadn’t realized just how badly I had been feeling over the past few years, and how good I could be feeling! So…you are probably thinking that making that realization was enough to put me right back on track. And you know what? I thought it would be too.

But I’ve discovered something about myself that I didn’t really realize was there When I’ve had a stressful day, I look forward to a treat that’s rich and comforting. When I’ve had a great day or something exciting happens, I look for ways to celebrate by taking my girls out for ice cream, or going out to dinner and splurging on dessert. It’s both a pick-me-up and a reward. But why do I try to comfort or reward myself with something that will make me feel terrible physically, and later emotionally when none of my clothes fit? How is that helping anything?

I don’t have the answers yet. But I would love to ask for your help. If there is something healthy in your life that picks you up when you’re down, or that helps you celebrate the joyful times, would you please share it with me? Is it a hobby or activity? Is it something
small you pick up at the store? Is it curling your hair and putting on makeup? Is it reading a good book or taking a long bath? I need ideas, and I would love to hear from you!

The stats this week aren’t as pretty, but overall I have still made great progress so I can’t feel too badly about that.

Weight: 168 (-16lbs)
Waist: - 5.25”
Hips: - -4.0"

Post submitted by Heather (imarriedrich) from UnionCountyMommies.com

Volunteer of the Month: Michele Szper

Menu Monday: French Muffins

French Muffins were always the first request on a Saturday morning when I was young. Especially if we had friends sleeping over. We would beg and plea for our Mom to make these. She really only made these muffins for sleep overs and special occasions. When she did make them, I can remember waking up to the smell of cinnamon filling the house.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar and One Egg

Mix shortening, sugar, and egg.

1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour

1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Nutmeg

1/2 cup Milk

Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Alternating with milk.

Fill muffins cups 2/3 full. ( note to self: next time use muffin liners or remember to spray)

My mom always used muffin liners and would tell us that whoever found the muffin with two liners was the lucky one for the day!

Bake 20-25 minutes. Twenty Minutes was how long it took in my oven.

While the muffins are baking, mix 1/2 cup confectioner sugar and 1 tsp. of cinnamon in a bowl.

Also melt 1/2 cup margarine in a bowl.

Immediately after baking roll muffins in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

SERVE HOT!

You won't have any left over after your family and friends get their hands on these muffins.

Post submitted by Kathy (AbsolutelyKathy) from CentralPiedmontMommies.com
Originally posted on the CentralPiedmontMommies Blog on May 9, 2011.

Sponsor Spotlight: Mayron's Goods

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Chapter of The Month: PhoenixMommies

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Menu Monday: Not So Philly Cheese Steak

I call this the not so Philly Cheese steak because there is no Velveeta or Cheez Whiz in it. That is also why the color is off, it's not your monitor. I have been craving cheese steaks for a few days and when I went to the grocery store yesterday there was a worker there handing out coupons for $1 off of cheese and cheese products. She had a ton and kept handing them out, I ended up with 10 eight ounce bags of shredded cheese (different varieties but all Kraft) for .25 cents each and cream cheese bricks that ended up being 9 cents each. So cheese steaks it was. I figured a cheese sauce with a roux was my best bet. Veggies meat were a no brainier. This is an easy peasy, lemon squeezy dish. (Diva says that. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.) The girls and I shared the goodness pictured above, then Diva had another half. BTW- is it one word? or two words? Cheese steak?

Makes 4-6 sandwiches.

2 bell peppers- sliced into strips
1 medium onion- sliced into strips
1 pkg mushrooms sliced (8 ounces)
3-4 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
3/4-1 pound or sliced rib eye (you can use thin sliced round, sirloin or strip)
2 cloves of garlic minced
kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but flavorful)

Cheese Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic minced
2 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar

2 cups milk

fine ground white pepper

Steak rolls

When slicing the vegetables watch out for little girls who love raw onions (ewww) and she tried the mushrooms, just two pieces. She loves cooked peppers, not raw.

Prep the vegetables...

Slice the meat and mince the garlic. I seasoned the meat with the dry spices. Set them aside while you make the cheese sauce.

Melt the butter in a sauce pan on medium heat. Once the butter gets foamy add the garlic and let it cook until fragrant.

Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook it until the flour no longer smells raw but nutty.

This is just a basic roux. Season with white pepper, and salt if you're adding salt.

Add about 1/2 cup milk. Whisk so there are no lumps of flour.

Whisk in the cream cheese until melted. Add remaining milk.

Whisk in shredded cheese a little at a time making sure it is incorporated and melted after each addition. If the sauce is too thick add a little milk.

You want to take this sauce to the point where it's a bit on the thin side because as it sits it will thicken some more. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

In a frying pan add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Cook half of the minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the vegetables, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender or crisp/tender.

Set the cooked vegetables aside. Cover to keep warm.

In the same pan heat the remaining butter/oil and cook the garlic until fragrant. Make sure the pan is hot. Add the beef and cook, season with Worcestershire and oyster sauce.

To assemble, place meat and vegetables a steak roll and cover with cheese.

Post provided by the Please Give Peas a Chance Blog.

Mom Blogger Spotlight: Susie B. Homemaker

How Do You Balance Blogging and Motherhood?

If you're a mommy, you already have a full-time job- taking care of your children. You probably also cook and clean, and you may or may not work outside of the home as well. But if you're also a blogger, whether it's for love or money- you have another obligation. One more thing to juggle into your busy schedule. So how do you balance it all and make it work without going crazy?

Well after a year of blogging, I certainly don't have it all figured out. There are times when I feel like I'm neglecting one obligation or another. But there are a few things I've learned along the way, and some things you may want to consider and keep in mind:

1.) Create a Schedule- now I say this loosely, because everyone's schedule is different and what seems like a schedule to me may just seem crazy to you. For example, I'm a night owl and often times will be up til 2 or even 3 in the morning writing a post. But I don't have to be up until 9 or 10a with the kids so this works for me. My other scheduled blog time is usually when my oldest is in school, my little one is taking a nap, and my middle daughter is playing in the living room (which is where I blog).

2.) Consider where you Blog- As I mentioned above, I blog in my living room on the couch. This allows me to keep an eye on the kids while working, and still be able to interact with them, and stop if I need to referee. ;) But for other bloggers, this might not work. The distraction and noise level is very high- kids, tv, etc. So for someone else, they may blog better while sitting at a desk in a separate room.

3.) Write a post a little at a time- this works for any post but especially for review or sponsored posts. As soon as you get an assignment or come up with a post idea, jot down a few things whether on the computer or on paper. You could come up with your title and add a logo or pictures, company info, then save it to your Drafts. Come back to it later, or in a day or two, and add more and finish it up. This also gives you the time to re-read your original content and edit if need be.

4.) Set a Deadline!!- this is so important, especially once again for those review or sponsored posts. Most times the company will specify a deadline, but if they don't, it makes you more likely to put it on the back burner and possibly forget about it. So even if you weren't given a deadline, set your own... whether it's the night before the post is due or a week in advance... the object is to get the post done. This is also good for personal posts- I don't know how many times I've started a personal post, saved it as a draft, and had it still be there months later.

5.) Utilize the 'Scheduled Post' Option- You don't always have to be right there to push the Publish Post button, you can be out with the family and let the computer do the work for you. Maybe you have your post finished and ready to go, but the company doesn't want it published until a certain date or it's relevant to a specific holiday or event. In that case, 'set it and forget it', schedule it for the day/time you want and let the computer do the rest. Of course you should try to find the time afterward to check on it and make sure it published correctly and at the time it was supposed to, since we all know technology isn't perfect.

6.) Learn when to say NO- is it really worth your time? When I first started blogging I took almost every opportunity that came my way. I've since realized that blogging is a lot of time and effort, and sometimes that little product I was sent really wasn't worth the time it took to write the post or the time I wasn't spending with my family. This could also go for areas in your life that are stretching you too thin and maybe you could cut down on, ie. helping at the kids school, playgroups, etc.

7.) Do what works for YOU!- there isn't one thing that will always work for everyone. Whatever your blogging style, you need to do what works best for you and your family. So even though the other blogger on the block may do things one way, doesn't mean that's how you have to do things... it's your blog and your time!

When it's all said and done, if blogging starts to feel like another chore and juggling everything really is becoming too much work... it could be time for a blogging break and maybe a little R and R is in order!

I'm Susan (aka. Susie B. Homemaker), stay at home mom to 3 beautiful girls ages 6 and under. I write about life as a mommy, share crazy toddler stories, pictures of my kids, along with occasional cleaning, recipe, & craft posts, as well as family-friendly product reviews and giveaways.

You can read more about me, check out some of my photos, or just take a peek at my blog... hope you'll stop by and visit. :)

Menu Monday: Kiss Me Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am always making CCC a million different ways, just search Chocolate Chip Cookie/s on here and you'll get a few hits. Can't help it. These are chewy soft yummies. And I had a ton of chips I needed to use up. When a few cooled I took them on a plate to Pixie girl- she took one, walked away took a bite and came back towards me, I told DH, "yup she wants one in each hand..." NOPE. She came over, put her arms around me and kissed me... then took the other cookie. I love that little baby.

2 sticks melted butter

1/4 c sugar
1 1/4 c brown sugar (lightly packed)
2Tbs milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

2 Tbs sour cream

Sift-

2 1/4c bread flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt- I used kosher last night

1 cup oats
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (optional)

Cream sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Add remaining wet ingredients. Beat well. Mix in flour mixture. Stir in oats, chocolate and nuts.

Chill dough thoroughly. I left this dough overnight in the fridge. I used a small cookie scoop for these cookies. I baked them on stoneware. Which took longer, than my standard parchment lined jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes depending on your oven.

You can also scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet, flash freeze the dough balls and put them in a Zip top bag and bake a few at a time.

OR roll the dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap and slice and bake them also.

Post provided by the Please Give Peas a Chance Blog.