tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497666797067829892024-02-19T00:57:39.996-06:00tzunami's heaven on earthmy family is my world and my heaven here on earthtzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-55649475603966352972012-10-06T22:55:00.000-05:002012-10-15T23:47:26.630-05:00my dearest little girl (34 mos)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>and the countdown for your birthday begins. mom & grandma have been very busy preparing all your "</em></span><a href="http://pinterest.com/tzunamisu2011/avery-s-3rd-bday/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>birthday stuff</em></span></a><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>". and as always, i love everything to be handmade, personalized & unique. [it's tiring & time consuming, but i'm doing it all for you.]</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>so what is up with you lately? we're constantly reminding you to say please. and thankfully, we have been hearing it more often than not. we seldom hear you say YES but NO is pretty much your favorite word. you nod your head for approval or shake it otherwise. </em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>i reintroduced you to avocado & i'm so glad you loved it. you like to jump - in the couch, in bed, in all the chairs, in the steps. you like to receive coins & you place them in your piggy bank [which is half full already]. we taught you a couple of times to blow the candle, but you don't know how to do it until now. surprisingly, you knew how to whistle right after you turned two. however, you're good with blowing the straw in your cup. [thank dad for the one time tutorial.]</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>everything in sight is "all mine" for you. since you're the only kid in the house & no siblings to share your stuff with. but if you're around other people, you are fine sharing anything. [so i'm not worried about you getting selfish.] "pee-pee by myself", "jump by myself", "eat by myself", "put shoes by myself"..."i want to do it by myself" is your recurrent theme every single day.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><em>one night, i asked you what you want for your birthday & you blurted out, "MONEY!" grandma & i were speechless. we expected you to say toys instead. was that just a random answer or where you thinking about your piggy bank? we will never know what was in your mind when you said that. </em></span></span></div>
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tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-51099596784244197172012-09-06T22:54:00.000-05:002012-09-17T08:28:03.109-05:00my dearest little girl (33 mos)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>at two & three quarters...you're independent, observant, witty, strong willed, thoughtful, demanding, hyper, loud & talkative. [well, maybe kids your age are like this to some extent.] as always, you're a constant joy to mommy, daddy & of course, grandma.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>reasoning with you is a never ending battle. [i think] a lot of times though you're merely testing if we will give in to your demands. hopefully, this is just a phase. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span class="insertedphoto">this month, a very big change happened for all of us. mommy went back to work - full time. i think you did much better with the transition than i did. [maybe] separation anxiety for me? luckily, dad had some scheduled time off on my first week back to work. so you & grammy had company all week long.</span></span></em></span></span><br />
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tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-8576285740834372642012-07-12T16:00:00.000-05:002012-08-22T23:33:20.360-05:00DIY - repurposed oatmeal container (cookie canister)<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">this is my favorite canister these days. and why is that? it holds my healthy </span><a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/07/oatmeal-cookies.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">oatmeal cookies</span></a><span style="color: #134f5c;"> plus i decorated this myself.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;">start with the oatmeal container.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: ms mincho, mincho;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto" style="color: #134f5c;">measure the length & circumference of the container. cut the fabric using the same measurements plus add an inch.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: ms mincho, mincho;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto" style="color: #134f5c;">remove the label & apply all-purpose glue to the side of the container. attach the fabric & use clothes pin to hold it together.</span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;">add embellishments like ribbons or tags.</span></div>
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tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-69447266199550994802012-07-11T20:00:00.000-05:002012-08-16T22:14:21.804-05:00DIY - framed chalkboard<div align="justify">
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">this is my 50 cents garage sale find that i turned into a chalkboard for avery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">use 3 coats of chalkboard spray paint</span></span></span></span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">and let it dry for a few hours between each coat.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">prime by rubbing the side of the chalk onto the entire chalkboard. then erase.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;">i decided not to paint the frame yet.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-54978356192749902462012-07-08T13:00:00.000-05:002012-10-04T22:38:50.414-05:00oatmeal cookies<div align="justify">
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">the best & easiest oatmeal cookies ever. mommy approved for our little avery to indulge anytime she wants. its healthy & less sugary. and if i'm craving for something sweet, this is my to-go-to cookie.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1 3/4 c old-fashioned rolled oats </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">3/4 c whole wheat flour </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">3/4 tsp cinnamon </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp baking soda </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1/4 tsp salt </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1 1/4 stick butter, softened </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1/2 c brown sugar </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1 large egg </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">raisins (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">1. stir together oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, & salt. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">2. in a separate bowl, beat together butter & sugar with an electric mixer until light & fluffy. then mix in the egg and vanilla.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">3. add oat mixture and beat until just combined. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">4. using a cookie scoop, drop dough by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets and slightly flatten with a fork. [i added the raisins before flattening the dough.]</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">5. bake in a preheated oven at 375F for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">adapted from </span><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Oatmeal-Cookies-102276"><span style="color: #e06666;">epicurious.com</span></a></span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-42179479734663409152012-07-07T18:00:00.000-05:002012-08-06T10:25:23.026-05:00buttermilk pancakes<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">pancakes will always be a breakfast staple in our household [aside from </span><a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/french-toast.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">french toast</span></a><span style="color: blue;">, of course]. i'm always on the lookout for great pancake recipes. and my favorite food blog just happens to have one. so here is my version of buttermilk pancakes adapted from </span><a href="http://bakedbree.com/buttermilk-pancakes"><span style="color: #e69138;">baked bree</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 c unbleached flour </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 c whole wheat flour </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">6 tbs honey </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 tsps baking powder </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 tsp baking soda </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 tsp salt </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 1/2 c buttermilk </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1/2 c skim milk or more (optional - for thinner batter) </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 stick butter, melted </span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="color: blue;"> </span><div align="justify">
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 tsps vanilla </span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="color: blue;"> </span><div align="justify">
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">4 eggs </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">dash of cinnamon & nutmeg (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">in a bowl, whisk the wet ingredients. in another, whisk the dry ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until the batter comes together. make sure not to over mix. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">pour batter onto a medium-high skillet. i use my electric griddle @ 300-350F.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">cook until golden brown. serve with maple syrup & fruits.</span></div>
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</div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-61295777786595295022012-07-06T23:00:00.000-05:002012-07-31T23:16:03.612-05:00my dearest little girl (31 mos)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>our big girl avery - our one big ball of energy. we are certainly trying our best to keep up with you this days.</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>naps have been rare lately. however, the lack of it never slowed you down. your appetite for food is very consistent. breakfast is always your biggest meal of the day. snacks are very limited or none at all [unless we're not home for the day]. </em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>grandma's been teaching you a lot of filipino words & songs. you're catching on pretty quick [obviously]. i've yet to get a good video of you singing or talking in filipino.</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>pedicure time with mom</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>at phoenix park with mom & grandma</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: times, times new roman, serif;"><em>chippewa river by durand</em></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/IdeaDFLM-Gs?hd=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large;">avery @ 31 months</span></em> </span></a></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-17133990231478776132012-07-05T12:48:00.000-05:002012-07-31T23:18:50.841-05:00vanilla cupcakes<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">birthday cakes are fun but birthday cupcakes are more fun. to celebrate my mom's birthday, i baked this vanilla cupcakes for her.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">2 sticks butter, room temperature </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">1/2 cup brown sugar </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">4 eggs, room temperature </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">3/4 c whole wheat flour</span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">3/4 c all purpose flour </span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">1 tsp baking soda </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">3 tsp vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">1. in a bowl, add all the ingredients (except the milk) & beat with a hand mixer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">3. place batter in cupcake liners & bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff6666;">as always, this recipe was inspired from one of my favorite blogs - </span><a href="http://bakedbree.com/simple-vanilla-cupcakes"><span style="color: #33ff33;">baked bree</span></a><span style="color: #ff6666;">. the original recipe should be topped with royal icing but i opted for </span><a href="http://bakedbree.com/vanilla-buttercream"><span style="color: #33ff33;">vanilla buttercream frosting</span></a><span style="color: #ff6666;"> instead.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">blowing the candles before midnight </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY MoM!</span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-48190575218679799852012-07-04T15:45:00.000-05:002012-07-12T13:36:40.201-05:00vendor event IV<div align="center">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">my fourth vendor event in augusta during </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://www.augustawi.com/Band-Bacon-Days/Events/2012/craft-show-and-flee-market-2012-06-30/bb-days-2012-craft-sale-and-flea-market.html"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">the bean & bacon days 2012</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">this is my mom</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">my friend janine - selling her handmade trinkets</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">and our girl - handing out candy to the crowd</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;">check out this article </span><a href="http://www.leadertelegram.com/app/pdfs/cvmoms_wed_may162012.pdf"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: ms mincho, mincho; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>two & a half...is that you already? you've hurdled another important milestone. there's been so much going on with you all the time. everyday is always a surprise - new words, new songs, new tricks, new expressions.</em></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><em><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Times; font-size: large;">this month, i heard you say "my mom", "my dad" & "my grandma". this meant a lot to me. you're beginning to learn the concept of ownership & possession. i'm actually glad you didn't learn this early on. [ask me why....]</span></em></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>jumping non-stop from one rock to the next at phoenix park</em></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><em>with mom & gram</em></span></span></span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-58095939944581294052012-06-04T21:42:00.000-05:002012-07-06T22:41:40.801-05:00our new home<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"></span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier; font-size: large;">when one door closes, another one will surely open. for our case, it literally "closed & opened."</span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier; font-size: large;">a couple of months ago [in the dead of winter], my family drove around searching for the perfect home. all house hunters will agree with me that finding the right one is not easy.</span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier; font-size: large;">and after miles & miles of driving, we finally found it.</span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: large;">here's a look at our new home....</span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;"><em>today, we bid goodbye to our home in maple road. </em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;"><em>we have lived here for more than six years & we loved it. </em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;"><em>we had a lot of happy memories. </em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;"><em> we decided to move out.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida; font-size: large;"><em>we have to move on as well....</em></span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-27648948005178783302012-05-06T20:00:00.000-05:002012-06-18T15:21:28.793-05:00my dearest little girl (29 mos)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times;">two weeks ago, i decided to be more aggressive with your potty training. no more diapers at night & every time we leave the house. a handful of accidents in the process but overall you did great. you've been pretty good with pulling your undies/pants down all the time. i make sure i constantly remind you to go. <span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto">i'm happy & proud to say you're finally potty trained. it was such a big accomplishment for all of us.</span></span></span></span></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc6600;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">*4 pamper's soft care wipes 72 ct = $1.22 each [after $0.75/1 mic]</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*2 reynolds wrap 50 sq ft (100 recycled aluminum foil) = $1.49 each [after $1.50/1 mic]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*2 reynolds wrap 85 sq ft (heavy duty aluminum foil) = $1.99 [after $1.50/1 mic]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*4 glade air freshener = free [after $2/2 mic]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*5 glade air freshener = free [after $1/1 tpc]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*2 greenworks non-chlorine bleach = $0.79 each [after $1/1 mic & $2/1 tpc]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">*4 greenworks all-purpose cleaner = $0.99 each [after $2/2 tpc & $1/1 mic]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="color: #cc6600; font-size: large;">*1 greenworks dish soap = free [with purchase of 3 greenworks product] </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">> mic - manufacturer's internet coupon (coupons.com/facebook)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;">> tpc - target printable coupon</span> </div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">another gift card in the mail. yahoo!</span></span></span></span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">finally, my best buy is my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005UP2K/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00"><span style="color: black;">kitchenaid artisan 5-qt mixer</span></a>. i actually bought this last march but i wanted to wait until i get all my rebate checks in the mail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;">|</span><a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-shopping-brag-bag-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;">january</span></a><span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;">| |</span><a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-shopping-brag-bag-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;">february</span></a><span style="color: #cc6600; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif;">| |<a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-shopping-brag-bag-3.html"><span style="color: black;">march</span></a>|</span></span></span></span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-65526596833506941872012-04-29T10:00:00.000-05:002012-04-30T22:03:41.073-05:00vendor event III<div align="justify">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto">my friend janine also joined me. she was selling her handmade headbands & totes [& made the pretty cake stand for my diaper cake.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">it's like the black friday of consignment sale! yep, that's the best way to put it. <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">here we grow again</span></a><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;"> </span>is the biggest children's consignment sale in eau claire. </span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">i</span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"> heard about it three years ago when i was pregnant with avery. i was intrigued. so hubby & i checked out their fall 2009 sale. we bought a lot of winter outfits - all in great shape, mostly brand name & reasonably priced. and i've been going ever since.</span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">but this year, i decided to be a<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/consignors.html"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">consignor</span></a><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;"> </span>&<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/business_partners.html"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">business partner</span></a><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"> (goody bags). sounds like a lot of work? not! the website gives detailed instructions & information. children's </span><a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/items_accepted.html"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">items</span></a><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;"> </span>that are in great condition are accepted [after going through volunteer screening].</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond;"><span class="insertedphoto">instead of carrying everything to the <a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/drop_off.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">drop-off</span></a>, i placed avery's clothes in a big suitcase [mine didn't fit anymore].</span></span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">four days of sale from april 12-15 & i sold 26 items @ $121. i got a check for $74.71 after deducting the $10 consignor fee & 30% commission.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">overall, it was a fun experience. i'm definitely doing this again. i did miss the scheduled drop off time for my business cards for the goody bags. but thanks to <a href="http://www.herewegrowagainsale.com/about_us.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">mary jo</span></a> for responding to my facebook inquiry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">and this was my special find during the sale...a wooden kitchen play table for my girl - $15.</span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">saturday morning, i was up early for my second vendor event. the </span><a href="http://chippewavalleymoms.ning.com/events/hillcrest-elementary-pto-spring-art-craft-sale"><span style="font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">hillcrest elementary pto spring arts & crafts sale</span></a><span style="font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;"> was in chippewa falls. </span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: orange; font-family: comic sans ms; font-size: large;">last night, i was at the ramada convention center. </span><a href="http://www.zealousworks.org/apps/blog/entries/show/13055081-new-beginnings-fashion-show"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: comic sans ms; font-size: large;">zealous works</span></a><span style="color: orange; font-family: comic sans ms; font-size: large;">, a non-profit organization, hosted a fund raiser fashion show.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: orange; font-family: comic sans ms; font-size: large;">this was my very first vendor event.</span></span></span></span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-30124530062256274232012-04-11T11:00:00.000-05:002012-04-23T21:49:53.461-05:00DIY - product board<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://tzunamisu.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/1576"></a><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">i'm excited to be a vendor for two events this coming weekend. this will be the first time for me to display my </span><a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/p/diaper-cakes.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">diaper cakes</span></a><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;"> in a public setting. i have never done this before so i don't know what to expect. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: garamond, adobe garamond;"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto">*corkboard = reused <a href="http://tzunamiwrites.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-admit.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">avery's birthday board</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: garamond, adobe garamond; font-size: large;">*burlap fabric = remnant on clearance at walmart for $1.91</span></span></span></span></div>
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</div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-35296252195863809682012-04-10T05:30:00.000-05:002012-04-22T23:00:37.298-05:00baked oatmeal<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">baked oatmeal? i was intrigued the first time i read it in the </span><a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/01/sugar-free-baked-oatmeal.html"><span style="color: #ff6666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">money saving mom</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;"> blog. as long as it's healthy food & i have the ingredients on hand, i'm giving it a go.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">~ 5 cups, old fashioned oats</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">~ 3 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1) mix oats, salt, baking powder, flaxseed, cinnamon & nutmeg in a bowl.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2) in a separate bowl, mix eggs, applesauce, banana, vanilla & sugar.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">the oatmeal was tasty. i sometimes eat this topped with bumbleberry spread. i'm adding this to my arsenal of healthy treats.</span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-66440532220213190032012-04-09T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-19T17:04:14.766-05:00chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">i finally did it! my first ever cake & frosting made from scratch. i have to admit that the whole baking process was nerve wracking. [i think any novice at baking will share my sentiment]. but practice makes perfect, so here goes my first attempt.</span></span><span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 3/4 cups all purpose flour </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 cup white sugar </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1/2 cup brown sugar </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">3/4 cups cocoa powder </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 tsps baking soda </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 tsp baking powder </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 tsp salt </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 cup half & half </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1/2 cup canola oil </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 eggs, room temperature </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee (1 tsp coffee w/ 1 cup water)</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Chocolate Buttercream Frosting</span></u></div>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-14" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2 sticks of butter, room temperature </span> </li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">5 tbsp half & half </span> <div align="justify" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">1. in a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">2. in a separate bowl, mix half & half, oil, eggs & vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">3. add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. then pour the hot coffee. mix well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">4. pour the batter equally in 2 round pans. bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">5. cream the butter & sugar for about 3 minutes until it is light & fluffy. slowly add the cocoa. add vanilla & half & half.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">6. completely cool the cake before frosting.</span><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">i got the original recipe from<span style="color: #e69138;"> </span></span><a href="http://bakedbree.com/chocolate-cake-with-chocolate-buttercream-frosting"><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">baked bree</span></a><span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">. i cut down the amount of sugar & made substitutions on some ingredients. i need more practice with frosting for sure. this is certainly a recipe keeper for me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">overall, its a very moist cake. my hubby's family enjoyed it as well. i'm giving myself a good pat on the shoulder. i can't help but smile while eating the cake [because honestly, it was delicious].</span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-42946680998559763362012-04-08T06:00:00.000-05:002012-04-16T18:57:45.880-05:00ranch pasta salad<div align="justify">
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: courier new, courier; font-size: large;">this is an easy side dish to bring for a potluck, picnic or get together. and i'm taking this to our in-laws place for easter lunch later.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">happy easter to all!</span></div>tzun zihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021537357734841940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149766679706782989.post-5328110919413680802012-04-07T07:30:00.000-05:002012-04-15T23:25:25.296-05:00my dearest little girl (28 mos)<div align="justify">
<span class="insertedphoto"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: georgia, times new roman, times, serif; font-size: large;"><em>you are officially 29 months old today. i got all my days mixed up. this was meant for yesterday. but it's just a day off, so no biggie.</em></span></span></div>
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<span class="insertedphoto"><em><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">your potty training has progressed. as long as we're home, you're very consistent. you still need help pulling down your undies [or sometimes you don't want to wear anything at all].</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span class="insertedphoto"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">another funny [but somehow alarming] situation that happened this month...you heard us cursing. and of course you started saying it too! honestly, i was worried. you shouldn't be learning this but it's our fault. so sorry. when you blurt it out, we just ignore it. and thank goodness it only lasted for days! you haven't spoken any of those words until now. hopefully, it stays that way [bite our tongues].</span></em></span></span></div>
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