Save Me!

So my little man Landon has decided that when he is hungry in the night or during nap time that he will snack on his crib! Totally not ok. My crib just screamed "save me". So I asked my amazing mom if she had any ideas, and she had a great one. Here is it an easy, safe, and cute way to protect your cribs from your teething children.

Little teeth marks.

Big teeth marks.

I basically made a tie blanket (I think that is what they are called) for his crib. I purchased fleece on sale. I measured my crib and added about 5 inches to use to the two sides of fleece together. I tried finding a cute monster pattern (that is his nursery theme) but I decided to go with brown instead.

I cut little slits in on both sides of the fleece. 

Then used strips (that is where the extra 5 inches comes into play) to tie the blanket around the sides of the crib.

This is the finished product! I did all sides of his crib. It took me about 30 min. but the time it was all said and done. One thing that I think is great about it is that if Landon decides to chew I can just untie it and throw it in the wash!

Enjoy!

Easy Salsa...

Hello I have been thinking a lot about what recipe I should post first; I have so many yummy ones. I decided to post one that a lot of people have been asking for, my very easy, very fast, and very yummy salsa!

Ingredients:
1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can of diced tomatoes and sweet onions (keep the juice of one jar, I normally drain the tomatoes and onion)
Jalapeno slices to taste (the more you add the spicier)
Garlic to taste (this can also make is spicy) I normally add a couple decent sized scoops with a fork from my jar of pre-chopped garlic.
1/2 tsp ground Cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
My husband likes it really spicy so I sprinkle in a little chili powder as well

Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl of choice and stir together.
To blend everything I use my hand blender until it is the consistency that I want.
Cover bowl, I use saran wrap
Place in fridge for at least a couple hours.

If you don't have a hand blender you can use a regular blender.

ENJOY!

Where did the year go?

Wow another new year and already things have been changing. Every year Scott and I have decided to choose one thing that we want focus on in our lives. For example last year we were focusing on preparing for a child (especially with the possibility of Down's Syndrome) and being new parents. This year we have decided to get healthy starting with eating habits. I have started cooking dinner and I mean cooking from scratch. It takes a long time but it has been worth it. I have even been making homemade healthy snacks like chips and salsa.  I have also decided that I am going to make it a goal to write about more than just my personal life. We will see what happens!!

Yummy Chips and Salsa!! (recipe coming soon)