Junior Whirly Wheel

This looks like fun.

Martha's Eggplant Parmesan

When the Food Co-op gives you eggplant, make eggplant parmesan. I made this last night, yum. I made spaghetti noodles to go with it.

Stinky Face Books

I love these Stinky Face Books that my mom told me about. They just "fit", you know? We have our own unusual "terms of endearment" around here.

Ectoplasm Slime

"W" needed little favors for his pre-school class on Friday. We are making slime for all the kids.
1 teaspoon soluble fiber (metamucil)
1 C water
food coloring (optional)
glow paint (optional)
ointment jars from your local independent pharmacy

1. Pour the water and fiber into a large microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave the ectoplasm on high power for 3 minutes.
3. Stir the ectoplasm. Return it to the microwave and heat it for another 3 minutes.
4. Stir the ectoplasm and check it's consistency.
5. Add food coloring or glow paint.
6. Store in sealed baggie or jar to prevent dehydration.

CHI

This marvelous little instrument has come down in price enough that I could finally justify buying one. If I had only known how it would change my life......I would have paid much, much more. I bought mine at Costco for $60, I believe they used to be well over $100.

Speaking of making my life easier. I cannot believe I hadn't bought a hair dryer with a retractable cord in the past. Don't ask me why I love that feature so much.

Striped Sneaker @ Crazy 8

I wanted to get "W" some red sneakers at Children's Place last spring, but they didn't have his size. I saw these on Crazy 8, not as bright, but cute. Thanks for the reminder, sis.

Chelsea Stirlen Photography

I've never met this photographer, but she is very talented. The last two posts on her blog "super mom +3" and "...good things come in small packages..." are photos taken of my friend's twins/family and my cousin's new baby boy/little girl. Have you ever seen anything so adorable?
Wow, lots of photographers lately, hope you need some photos done.

Sunset and Camden

Sunset and Camden had a booth at the Pumpkin Walk yesterday. These boots are soooo cute and the headbands.........well..........I want one for myself. The blog with prices will be up shortly.

Pumpkin Walk @ Benson Grist Mill

Heading to the Pumpkin Walk again this year, but not for $1.00 hay rides. This time, I going to get the kids' pictures taken in their costumes for $3 by Sun Cottage Photography. I know you can get them for free at a few places, but I'm thinking "cute" for $3 is better than "not-cute" for free. I'm talking about the backdrop here people, c'mon, no floating random scarecrows in the background.

Haunted House

For some reason this book was stored in the cabinet under our kitchen counter when I was a kid (I guess it never made it into the Halloween box). I would discover it on occasion and awe over it's clever pop-ups. A random little tid-bit from my childhood, which evolved into a love for the book.

Garanimals @ #*!#@!

I'm cringing as I type, but I must confess. At my once yearly trip to Wal-mart I found these t-shirts for "W" that have been absolutely perfect at an even better price. I bought a bunch of different colors and in stores they have stripes (in very vibrant colors, luv it) and I just put them on under his summer t-shirts and wallah, winter wardrobe.

October Faves

I have a lot of Halloween traditions (mostly food related), but I did blog about most of them last year. I thought I would link to all of my favorite Halloween posts from last year.
Pumpkin Bagels
Pumpkin Cake Dessert
Pumpkin Waffle Mix
seeing a trend here?
The Worst Witch

Jackelin Slack Photography

"W"s pre-school offered up a killer dear for a mini session with Jackelin Slack. We got family photos done Friday, she's very talented. Can't wait to get the photos back.

B & W Pumpkins

These are awesome. If I wasn't homeless.......

Arm & Hammer Deodorant

There are no boundaries around here :) I am a loyal consumer of Arm & Hammer Roll-on. I just stocked up at drugstore.com because I can't find it in stores anymore.

Maxi Cosi Priori Citro Rush

My babies are so chubby that at some point they've both refused to be subjected to their infant carseats even a single second more. (It must squish they're bellies.) I've already blogged about this carseat in the past, but I love it so much I bought ET one as well. No more screaming babies all.the.way.home! Luv the color, found them $50 cheaper than retail on e-bay. (rear/forward facing, cleans easy, and reclines.....the very best part about it.)

Molasses Cookies @ Costco

'Tis the Season for Molasses Cookies from Costco, I've been indulging.......mmmmmm.