Domestic Chicky

Once again, I was given the opportunity to try a product that I already had a favorite brand of. Diapers. I was a Huggies Mama for the last 5 years, and I didn’t think anything was going to change that. When I recieved a package of Luvs to try, I was even more sure-what kind of wetness were these flat little diapers going to absorb?

Ooh, they do smell nice though…and the first thing my son noticed was Blue on the diaper. Ok, I decided to give them a real test. I left one on thru one normal (wet only ) diaper change, and you know what? It had room for more! I did change my little guy at that point, but I was impressed. I think it has to do with the blue layer you can see thru the lining…it reminds me of the lining of a menstrual pad-super abosrbent, and it didn’t get all puffy like Huggies does when it gets saturated. So, now I buy Luvs, especially when I saw that a BOX of Luvs, 60 diapers, was the same price at Target as a package with less than half the quantity.

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I have been on a junk-as-art, shabby, DIY, thrifting, saving-money-just-to-SAVE-it kick lately, and these are a few of my inspirations

1. Gypsyville – Who knew junk could be so stylish???

2. Junk Market Style – Sensing a theme??

3. Frugal Upstate – Jenn makes it look SO easy…and fun!

4. Tipnut – So many good ideas I can spend all day here!

5. Craftzine – Making stuff from old stuff…pages of ideas here!

Have a great weekend and wish me a productive weekend, as my crafting table is cleaned off, and ready to work! Squeak!

Photo: courtesy Kraft foods

This is from the current Kraft Food & Family-You DO get this magazine, right? It has the best recipes-ones I actually use!

These remind me a bit of my favorite Pumpkin Roll, but wayyyy easier…so helpful after the crazy nutso week I have been having-Enjoy!

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix 
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing 
3 eggs 
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 
2 Tbsp. milk 
1 tsp. vanilla 
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 
 

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 13×9-inch baking pan; set aside. Beat cake mix, pumpkin, dressing and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. 
BAKE 32 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. 
BEAT cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended. Spread over cooled cake. Cut into pieces to serve. Store any leftovers in refrigerator. 
  

Now, these Aprons are a BIT out of my price range, but Heavenly Hostess carries some of the most beautiful fancy Aprons-what great inspiration for future projects! (especially the one with all the ball fringe!)