Thank you Ladies!

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It’s Monday and I got some cool news for you!  The ladies from Sweet Birdies Nest would like to give our UWM readers a 15% discount on any purchase from their awesome shop!  This offer ends March 15, 2012!  Just enter the code: URBAN2012 Sweet Birdie’s Nest creates a variety  of beautiful, whimsical, and personalized paper products. These ladies create party decorations, invites, announcements, note cards…the list goes on.  Don’t …

Giveaway: Memories

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Over the past weekend, I was very excited to not only spend time with my family but to also start organizing all of our family photos from 2011! Yes I said from 2011!! I am BIG in scrap booking and wanted to capture all of our memories in various scrapbooks. Like all busy moms, I found myself behind in organizing all our family photos from various holiday celebrations, parties, family …

Quick Easy Paella

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Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups enriched white rice 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 1 bay leaf 1 quart chicken broth or stock 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into thirds Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3/4 pound …

1st Birthday Party Pictures

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Happy Friday Everyone!  Okay, I finally got the pictures from my dad!  Thanks for taking pictures at your grandson’s 1st Birthday Dad!   Enjoy! (1) Birthday Table Sign & Party Paper Decor from Sweet Birdie’s Nest (2) Safari Fondants from Cupcake Stylist (3) Brownie Tattoo from Duff (4) Pushpops containers M&Ms were purchased from Candy Warehouse.  (5) These Yummy Orange French Macaroons were from Sparkles Macaron. Yup only 1 “o”! …

Oreo & Cream Push Pops

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It’s Monday and I thought I should share with you an easy delicious dessert. I made this for my son’s 1st Birthday Party.   I got this yummy recipe from Love from the Oven.  I just used store bought frosting due to time.  I do want to make my own frosting one of these days, maybe I’ll make them again for Valentine’s Day. This recipe is SOOO easy, all you …

Sweet Birdie’s Nest

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As I posted earlier, I got a box of party decorations for my son’s Birthday from Sweet Birdie’s Nest. Sweet Birdie’s Nest creates “all things beautiful, whimsical, and personalized”.  Two sisters – Beverly and Heidi – are the creative minds behind Sweet Birdie’s Nest. They also have a blog which contains creative Party Ideas and more information about these two innovative ladies. I actually contacted them after I stumbled across …

Party Favors for the big O-N-E

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I recently received a package from Sweet Birdie’s Nest last Friday.  I was SO excited when I saw the box.  Here is what I did with one of the goodies that came in the box!  I’ll be sharing with you the other colorful paper products I got from Sweet Birdie’s Nest  throughout the week.  Sweet Birdie’s Nest was started by two sisters, Beverly and Heidi.  They  make party decorations, stationary, …

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

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Here is a quick and easy recipe from Giada! I love recipes where you can just leave them in the oven because it gives you time to do other mommy stuff while dinner is getting cooked.  Ingredients 1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes) 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 …