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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Volunteer To Make a Difference
Did you know that there are benefits to volunteering?
· Help others
· Make a difference
· Find purpose
· Enjoy a meaningful conversation
· Connect with your community
· Feel involved
· Contribute to a cause that you care about
· Use your skills in a productive way
· Develop new skills
· Meet new people
· Explore new areas of interest
· Meet good people
· Impress your mom
· Impress yourself
· Expand your horizons
· Get out of the house
· Make new friends
· Strengthen your resume
· Feel better about yourself
Take the time this holiday season to give back to those who might need a little something extra this time of year.
Volunteer:
Your local hospital
Your local animal shelter
Your local women’s shelter
Your local homeless shelter
Your local boys and girls club
Your local senior citizen center
Thinking Outside the Box:
Donate blood
Feed a family in need
Host a family for Christmas
Donate a gift for the local toy drive
Help an elderly neighbor with a chore
Watch a neighbor’s child for a few hours
Donate your skills to a local non-profit program
Gather a group together to clean your local beach or park
Knit, crochet or sew a blanket for people at your local hospital
Bake holiday treats for the local Police Station and Fire Fighters
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Team EtsyBABY© Welcomes....
For items that are sure to bring comfort to the special little ones in your life, visit BuggyD Creations. She has a great selection of hats, baby mittens, quilts and more!
For an adorable selection of Ruffle Butts, Bodysuits and tutu's please check out CholesRuffleButt's store.
For great crocheted cotton hats made in Canada you have to see CiteFuzz! Many styles to choose from..brim, helmet, flap & monkey....very cute!
If you are looking for colorful felted mittens and hats, visit Katiecl's store. She has many items to choose from.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Travel Tips for the Holidays
Who hasn't seen the movie, Trains, Planes and Automobiles?
It's easy for us to laugh from the sidelines at Steve Martin and John Candy with all of their mishaps and quandaries they foun themselves in, but when it is happening to us it isn't so funny.
We put together some traveling tips for you in hopes you'll be prepared for your holiday trip.
It's easy for us to laugh from the sidelines at Steve Martin and John Candy with all of their mishaps and quandaries they foun themselves in, but when it is happening to us it isn't so funny.
We put together some traveling tips for you in hopes you'll be prepared for your holiday trip.
Traveling By Car
Tips to relive air pressure issues:
Infant/Baby-Nurse or bottle feed them
Toddlers-Sugar free lollipops to suck on
Youngsters and Adults-Gum to chew
Make sure your car is up to date with its maintenance schedule, the tires have been checked, your windshield wipers are functioning and you have a full tank of gas.
Plan your traveling route out and, if need be, plan for an alternate route in case of road closures or bad weather. Remember to have your maps handy.
Check the weather report for conditions you might not have known about.
Have a safety kit in the car that includes a flashlight, blanket, water and tire chains.Plan your traveling route out and, if need be, plan for an alternate route in case of road closures or bad weather. Remember to have your maps handy.
Check the weather report for conditions you might not have known about.
Don't overload your car with too much luggage. This can make it difficult for your car to preform properly and to see any traffic on all sides of your car causing you blind spots.
When traveling long periods of time take at least 10 minutes and stop to stretch your legs and have a snack and something to drink.
If you are driving with others have a co-pilot, so he or she can take over and do some of the driving.
If you stop to have a meal, don't over eat. Over eating tends to give you a heavy feeling and the motion of the car can lull you to sleep.
Be aware of your speed. Not only is this a smart driving tip, but it would save you from getting a speeding ticket.
If you are driving with others have a co-pilot, so he or she can take over and do some of the driving.
If you stop to have a meal, don't over eat. Over eating tends to give you a heavy feeling and the motion of the car can lull you to sleep.
Be aware of your speed. Not only is this a smart driving tip, but it would save you from getting a speeding ticket.
Traveling By Plane
Booking the flight is the first step. Choose a flight that suits you and your family the best. Traveling during the holidays will insure you lots of crowds, so think about taking a flight at a time that isn't so popular. Not only can this save you from traveling with crowds, but your chances of being bumped from your flight lessens. Night travel might be a great time for you to fly with little children. They will sleep during the flight, which relieves the stress from you, from other passengers and from your child as well.
Most airlines allow you to check in the night before through the Internet. I would highly suggest that you to do this. All of the airlines overbook their flights and the last thing you want is to be bumped from your flight.
Think about packing with only a carry-on and a small case that can be stored in the overhead compartment. By not checking luggage you can save yourself some time from having to stand at the carousel with all the other passengers.
If your traveling with someone else and you do decide to check in your luggage think about adding some of your clothing to their luggage and some of theirs to yours. If one of your pieces of luggage gets lost you wont be without all of your essentials.
Arrive at the airport 2 hours a head of time. This will give you enough time to check in, go through security and get to your terminal. This will also give you an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
Do not pack your medications in your luggage. If your luggage gets lost, so will your medication. Put your medications in your purse or carry-on bag. Keep your medication in it's original container, with your name, Drs name and the pharmacy on it. Medication without the original container might get confiscated from security.
Wear shoes that you can take off easily when going through security. This will help you to get through the screening process faster.
Wear something that is comfortable to fly in. I do not mean short shorts, belly shirts or pants with holes in the crotch. That type of clothing is inappropriate, offensive and unsanitary to wear on a plane.
If you are traveling with a senior citizen, handicapped person or children ask to be boarded early to get them situated without the crowd of the remaining passengers.
Tips for inside the plane ride:
Hand sanitizer is great solution instead of having to go to the bathroom to wash your hands with everyone else.
Hand wipes can be used to wipe down the folding tray tables as well as the arms of your plane seat.
Tissue to sneeze in. A open sneeze can jump as far as TEN rows in an airplane.
Bring your own blanket or travel pillow. It is a known fact the airlines don't wash them.
Most airlines allow you to check in the night before through the Internet. I would highly suggest that you to do this. All of the airlines overbook their flights and the last thing you want is to be bumped from your flight.
Think about packing with only a carry-on and a small case that can be stored in the overhead compartment. By not checking luggage you can save yourself some time from having to stand at the carousel with all the other passengers.
If your traveling with someone else and you do decide to check in your luggage think about adding some of your clothing to their luggage and some of theirs to yours. If one of your pieces of luggage gets lost you wont be without all of your essentials.
Arrive at the airport 2 hours a head of time. This will give you enough time to check in, go through security and get to your terminal. This will also give you an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
Do not pack your medications in your luggage. If your luggage gets lost, so will your medication. Put your medications in your purse or carry-on bag. Keep your medication in it's original container, with your name, Drs name and the pharmacy on it. Medication without the original container might get confiscated from security.
Wear shoes that you can take off easily when going through security. This will help you to get through the screening process faster.
Wear something that is comfortable to fly in. I do not mean short shorts, belly shirts or pants with holes in the crotch. That type of clothing is inappropriate, offensive and unsanitary to wear on a plane.
If you are traveling with a senior citizen, handicapped person or children ask to be boarded early to get them situated without the crowd of the remaining passengers.
Tips for inside the plane ride:
Hand sanitizer is great solution instead of having to go to the bathroom to wash your hands with everyone else.
Hand wipes can be used to wipe down the folding tray tables as well as the arms of your plane seat.
Tissue to sneeze in. A open sneeze can jump as far as TEN rows in an airplane.
Bring your own blanket or travel pillow. It is a known fact the airlines don't wash them.
Tips to relive air pressure issues:
Infant/Baby-Nurse or bottle feed them
Toddlers-Sugar free lollipops to suck on
Youngsters and Adults-Gum to chew
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
What is the big deal about an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe?
Normally I would say nothing.
But, it is my nature to cook up to five different versions of one type of recipe.
Having said that, this is the recipe I like best for oatmeal raisin cookies.
It stayed moist and tasty and it was just the right amount of spice and sugar to be considered a really good cookie recipe.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
3/4 cup Butter, softened
3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
2 3/4 cup Rolled oats
1 cup Raisins
3/4 cup Butter, softened
3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
2 3/4 cup Rolled oats
1 cup Raisins
♥ Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
♥ In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
♥ Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
♥ Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
♥ Gradually beat into the butter mixture.
♥ Stir in the oats and raisins.
♥ Drop by the teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
♥ Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
♥ Cool slightly, remove from the cookie sheet to a wire rack.
♥ In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
♥ Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
♥ Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
♥ Gradually beat into the butter mixture.
♥ Stir in the oats and raisins.
♥ Drop by the teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
♥ Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
♥ Cool slightly, remove from the cookie sheet to a wire rack.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hottest Handmade Toys 2009
Our members have created one-of-a-kind handmade toys for your child to enjoy without fear of lead or mishaps. With so many issues on the markets with mass-produced toys EtsyBABY brings home a long gone era when care and meticulous detail went into each and every handmade toy that was made for your child.
The six Block Set is in a colorful polka dot style and made of 100% Premium Designer fabric. The blocks are stuffed with high-quality non-allergenic Poly-Fil and each face measures 3'x3".
The three block set is the perfect toy for the little one in your household. With a rocket theme and two tags, for small fingers to play with, and each face of the block measures 3"x3".
This block set is made by More Cookies Please and sells for $13.00.
The Rack um Stack um Ring Toy is a great gift for your little ones motor skills. The ring toy will teach your child eye-hand coordination and keep them entertained as well. The Stack Um toy measures 14" tall and comes with five rings to stack.
The set is made by Goldtone Designs and sells for $55.00The Animal Party Ribbon Play Ball will have your child tossing this ball around for hours. Measuring 7" round with 12 pentagon shaped faces and 29 coordinating sensory ribbons.
The ball is made by Mama Made and sells for $24.00Toddler Toys
A creative mind is a terrible thing to waste!
For the Toddler in your home we have toys that create
an experience in Dramatic Play, Finger Play and Creative Play.
The Deluxe Washcloth Sushi set does double duty. This set allows your child to get clean in the tub with five Gerber baby washcloths, but also included in this set is "Tako", the green octopus finger puppetand his friend, "Kurodai", the red and white stripped snapper finger puppet.
This set is made by Sushi For Baby and sells for $35.00The Saturday Morning Breakfast Felt play set looks as yummy as the real thing. The complete set comes with two pancakes, topped with butter and maple syrup, two sausages, one egg, sunny-side up and one strawberry.
This set is made by Imogens Garden and sells for $32.00
The Crayon Finger Puppet is as cute as it gets. The Crayon puppet measures 3 1/2" tall and is 1 1/2" wide with an embroidered face. You can buy each Crayon separately or buy them by the bunch and you get to choose your favorite colors.
Each Crayon is made by Mini Monster and sells for $9.00The Princess and Prince Finger Puppets will have your little one dreaming of becoming the beautiful Princess waiting for her dashing Prince to come along to begin the perfect fairy tale. Hand knitted with acrylic wool and just sized for little fingers.
This set is made by Kazzal Blue and sells for $13.00
Lionel the Lion is sure to bring a wild time to your toddlers life. Lionel is made up of 28, knotted fabric strings and a 4" tail with four strings. His ears "crinkle" and he is about " round with the softest fuzzy polyester face.
Lionel is made by Zady Ball and sells for $23.00The Very Hungry Caterpillar is 15" of squeezable, colorful goodness. Inspired by the wonderful story written by Eric Carle, this hungry caterpillar has ten loopy legs and two loopy antennae, perfect for little fingers to pull.
The caterpillar is made by Cool Tricks and sells for $22.00Youngster Toys
The Crayon Roll is perfect for travel to the local restaurant, the babysitter or on a vacation. With ten generous sized pockets to carry crayons or markers. An attached ribbon secures the roll into a closed position and includes a set of ten Crayons.
The set is made by Bellflower Textiles and sells for $12.00The Ready-to-Go Coloring Tote is great gift for your little artist. The tote carries eight Crayons and a Dover Coloring book, which are both included. Measuring 6"x6" with handles that are perfect for your little one to carry themselves.
The tote is made by Whimbrella and sells for $12.50
The Purple Flower Crown is what every Princess dreams of wearing. Made entirely of the softest felt with an elastic band in the back, this crown measures 7" tall and fits a 20"-22" head circumference.
The Crown is made by Those Great House Women and sells for $20.00
The Crown is made by Those Great House Women and sells for $20.00
The Bubblegum Pink Princess Tutu is just the right thing to add to your little girls dress-up. She'll twirl around the house in this "pretty in pink" tutu filled with flower petals of soft pink. Trimmed with ribbons, flowers and an elastic waist for optimal comfort.
This tutu is made by TuTu Cute & Moore and sells for $36.00
The Winter Wonderland Holiday Imaginative Playmat is just what the holiday ordered. This 30" round eco-friendly playmat comes with two snow-capped alps, four conifer trees, poinsettias, a log cabin and an icy skating pond. Pull the macrame drawstring closed and this Winter Wonderland is ready to go anywhere.
This playmat is made by LuLus Woobies and sells for $75.00The Doll Cradle is waiting to rock your little girls baby doll into dream land. This hand painted, eco-friendly cradle would place a smile on any little girls face. Measuring 19" wide, 13" deep and 9" high and is the perfect size to snuggle a doll.
The cradle is made by Bobs and Bits and sells for $55.00.Happy Handmade Holiday!
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