Spiced Brown Sugar Cookies

Dec 8, 2011 by

Here is a new cookie recipe to try this Holiday Season…a spin on the traditional Christmas sugar cookies.

Happy baking!

3 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 1/2  tsp vanilla extract

Combine flour, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl and whisk to combine.  In a mixing bowl, cream sugar, brown sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about three minutes.  Add egg and vanilla and beat until well incorporated.  Slowly add flour mixture, mixing on low speed.  The dough will be very stiff.  Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and turn dough out on to plastic.  Form into a disk and wrap tightly.  Chill approximately one hour. 

Remove dough from refrigerator and let stand five to ten minutes at room temperature.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.  Generously flour work area and rolling pin.  Roll dough to about 1/4″ thick and cut into desired shapes.  Transfer to prepared pans and bake about 9-12 minutes.  Cookies shouldn’t really brown but will firm up.  Remove from the oven, let stand about one minute on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  When completely cool, frost as desired.

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Christmas Traditions

Dec 6, 2011 by

Christmas is only 20 days away! The days are colder, christmas music is on the radio and there is magic in the air. There is just something about this time of year that makes you feel more loved and more thankful. Families spend more time together, continue holiday traditions and show more love. People give gifts to the ones closest to them. It really is a wonderful time of the year!

Holiday traditions are big at my house. My husband’s family has had the same traditions for many years and now we are able to do them with our own children. There are SO many traditions out there that are fun! I encourage you to add another one for the kids to yours! I personally have added 3 new traditions to mine! As a mother, it makes my heart melt when I see my children’s faces light up with joy seeing these new traditions come to life.

Here are my new traditions  you can try!

                                                                                                             THE PICKLE ORNAMENT

The night before Christmas the pickle ornament is hung on the tree, Santa does it secretly. And on Christmas morning when you arise, the first to find it gets a sweet surprise. A family tradition for all to share, you’ll look for the pickle year after year! You can find your own pickle ornament at Target!

                                                                                                   THE ELF ON THE SHELF

 

Have you ever wondered how Santa knows who is naughty and who is nice? The Elf on the Shelf – A Christmas Tradition is the very special tool that helps Santa knows who to put on the Naughty and Nice list. This interactive holiday hide-and-seek tradition is perfect for children and families of all ages.

The tradition begins when Santa sends his scout elves out to Elf Adoption Centers. Waiting for their families to bring them home, these patient elves hibernate until their family reads The Elf on the Shelf, gives their elf a very special name, and registers their adoption online. Once named, each scout elf will receive its Christmas magic and become a part of the family’s Christmas each and every year. 

Excellent listeners and even better observers, these scout elves are the eyes and ears of Santa Claus. Although they cannot be touched, or else they may lose their magic, the elf will always listen and relay messages back to Santa. Taking in all the day-to-day activities around the house, no good deed goes unnoticed; these scout elves take their job seriously.

Each night, after the family goes to bed, the scout elf uses his magical Christmas powers to fly back to the North Pole. Once there, the elf will make his or her daily report to Santa and visit with elf friends where they will tell stories about their beloved families, play with the reindeer, and of course, sneak some of Mrs. Claus’ cookies!

Before the family awakes each morning, their special scout elf will fly back to their home from the North Pole. However, since these elves like to play games, don’t expect to find them in the same spot!  While some like to hide in the freezer (probably because it reminds them of the North Pole) and others prefer to sit on the fireplace mantle or hang from the chandelier, these elves love to play hide-and-seek with their families.

On Christmas Eve, the scout elf will listen for Santa’s bell and then fly back to the North Pole until the next season, wishing every girl and each boy a Christmas of peace and a year full of joy. You can get your won elf at Target or www.elfontheshelf.com

                                                                                                    TREE STUMP ORNAMENT

Cut about an inch thick off of your Christmas tree stump every year, date it and hang it on the tree! Do this every year!

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Kourtney Kardashian is expecting again!

Nov 30, 2011 by

Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant once again.

The 32-year old reality star and entrepreneur made the announcement on the cover of Us Weekly, saying she took a pregnancy test about five weeks ago.

“Now I’m nine weeks along,” she said. “You’re supposed to wait 12 weeks to tell people, but I feel confident.”

Kardashian and Disick, who are already parents to nearly two-year-old son Mason, also discussed the good news with E! Online, the home network of all their television ventures. Kourtney just started a mommy blog, shooting videos that give tips and tricks to new mothers based on her time raising Mason.

Kourtney, along with her sisters Kim and Khloe, cover the January 2012 issue of Glamour; amongst other things, Kim sighed that, following her divorce, perhaps she’s not meant to have children.

Source:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/30/kourtney-kardashian-pregnant_n_1120085.html

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Maggie Gyllenhaal is pregnant with her second child

Nov 29, 2011 by

Maggie Gyllenhaal is going to be a mommy again.

The Crazy Heart star and actor-hubby Peter Sarsgaard are in extra good cheer this holiday season as she’s pregnant with their second bundle of joy.

“Yes, she and her husband are expecting,” Maggie’s publicist confirms to E! News.

MORE: Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard’s Weekend Wedding

Life & Style quoted a pal of Gyllenhaal as saying the 34-year-old thesp let the cat out of the bag over Thanksgiving weekend, telling friends “she’s six months pregnant.”

“Her bump is so big!” the insider told the magazine.

It wasn’t entirely a surprise considering Gyllenhaal was spotted with what looked like a noticeable baby bump at the Oct. 28 Rome Film Festival premiere of her new Victorian-era romantic comedy, Hysteria.

The Brooklyn-based couple (both with two a‘s in their last name, to boot), who also have a 5-year-old daughter, Ramona, had reportedly been wanting another tot for some time and are said to be thrilled by the news—as is Maggie’s brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.

“Jake is so happy that she’s pregnant against because he loves kids,” the friend told the magazine. “Maggie’s said that he’s the best uncle and has done a lot of sweet things for her first child.”

Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard began dating in 2002 and tied the knot in 2009.

Source:http://www.eonline.com/news/maggie_gyllenhaal_pregnant_with_second/277148

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Celebrity Gifting: Tori Spelling & Hattie

Nov 21, 2011 by

Baby Swags mama’s are huge, huge, huge fans of Tori Spelling and when the news broke that Tori had her third child, a baby girl named Hattie, our mom-entrepreneurs got busy planning, creating and designing beautiful works of art for their favorite mom celebrity and her new baby girl.  Just take a peek at these gorgeous items that we have sent to Tori as she welcomes her adorable bundle of joy into the world.

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All of the companies that sent gifts are mom-based businesses operating out of the United States and Canada.  Products were hand-made, inspired by, and/or created by a very talented mom-entrepreneur, we are sure you will agree.

Featured Companies:

Charming Necessities: Charming Necessities gifted baby Hattie with a ruffled peasant dress in Damsel Lilac, a coordinating chiffon ruffled diaper cover and two matching hair accessories.  Big sister Stella received a matching dress and headbands, while big brother Liam received a trendy boys tie-shirt.

Heritage Makers – My Legacy Maker:  Gifted Tori and her children custom and personalized gifts.  The gifts included, a 12×12 birth announcement canvas print for Hattie, a dinosaur card game for Liam, a story card game for Stella, monogrammed thank-you cards for Tori, custom labels for Stella and Liam, and a gift certificate that Tori can use for additional personalized products.

Mom’s Blankies: Mom’s Blankies gifted Hattie with unique, hand-made baby shoes that are adorable on the outside and as soft as slippers on the inside.

Boutique Elli’ Ette: Boutique Elli’ Ette gifted baby Hattie and big sister Stella adorable coordinating handcrafted outfits and matching hair accessories, a peasant top and ruffled diaper cover for baby Hattie and for Stella, a Ruffled Knot Top and Ruffled Skirt, both sets include a rolled rose hair clip with rhinestone button and feathers.

Toy Block Music: Toy Block Music gifted Hattie with a CD, Shirt and Temporary Tattoos.  Toy Block Music reminding us all why childhood is awesome.  The first EP released, Eats Paste, is a compilation of favorite kids tunes done by today’s artists in their style.  our loyal fans proclaim their fun by wearing I <3 Paste shirts and tattoos.

American Tutu: American Tutu gifted Hattie with their American Tutu Confetti Skirt that is three full layers of gorgeous diamond net tulle.  American Tutu skirts are fabulous for any event or every day wear.

My Smart Hands: My Smart Hands baby sign language flash cards are a great learning tool to use with your child.  These great flash cards are fully laminated with BPA free laminate, come with a detachable ring, have upper and lowercase letters and each have different colors on the cards making them multi-educational.  Hattie will enjoy playing with this bright, colorful, and educational set of flash cards.

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Product Sighting: Bows2Cute on Honor Marie Warren

Nov 21, 2011 by

Bows2Cute shared with us on our Facebook page a fabulous product sighting! Little Miss Honor Marie Warren was spotted getting beautified while wearing a Bows2Cute headband that was sent during a gifting to welcome her baby sister! You can see the images below for more information on the actual gifting.

 

Here is a link to the actual gifting: Jessica Alba Welcomes Haven

For more information on how you can purchase your own headband like little Honor’s, please visit, Bows2Cute.com

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