by jenn_davis | style
I don’t know how the rest of you all feel, but some of the maternity options out there are pretty horrendous. It’s gotten better over the years, for sure, but some of the pieces still make me squirm. Also, I just want to go on the record in saying that I’m having a hard time imagining any expectant mother looking good in a pair of “Dungarees“. I’m sorry….feel free to try and prove me wrong. I’m a big fan of buying non-maternity clothes that will work through pregnancy and beyond so I am sharing a few of the styles I like with you all today. I realize that not everything works for every body type….and you best believe that I will be pulling out my maternity jeans by the time my 8th month rolls around, but it’s nice to know that we can limit the amount of “maternity” clothes we need to buy, because there are so many other options out there!
Sweater, Shorts, Red Dress, Sweatshirt Dress
Chevron Maxi, Oversized Tee, Cobalt Dress
HATCH Collection now on Gilt
Cobalt Maxi, Peach Baby Doll, Animal Maxi
What are some of your favorites?
by jenn_davis | personal
It seems almost irresponsible to post anything other than something directly related to what happened in Boston yesterday, doesn’t it? I set my scheduled post aside for one of respect and tribute, if you will.
I came across this article last night while watching CNN, 26 Moments That Restored Our Faith in Humanity, and was reminded of the beauty in ashes.
The idea that bravery and love can cross such boundaries as politics, religion, race and sexual orientation…..and do so without so much as second guessing oneself…..this represents the most basic (and beautiful) form of humanity.
Without getting too philosophical or religious, I would like to challenge you (our readers) to take time this week and seize an opportunity to display an act of unselfish kindness. I think if we manage to open our eyes we will see those in need all around us, wouldn’t you agree?
This life is so much more than price tags, labels, bank accounts and status symbols. In the blink of an eye it could all be gone and we could be left relying on the same unselfish kindness of others to get us through.
Feel free to share this icon through social media. Pay it forward.
xoxo,
by jenn_davis | recipes
I am always looking for new recipes that I can cook for my son during this picky toddler phase. All the mothers out there know how challenging this can be! Breakfast has been particularly hard because we have so little time in the morning and 9 times out of 10 I end up giving him something with WAY too much sugar, i.e. Nutra Grain bar or Poptart. I was so excited to discover a few new recipes when I recently joined Once A Month Mom, one of which was for homemade poptarts! This recipe was SO easy and I had fresh poptarts in less than 15 minutes!
Homemade pop tarts in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1 Box of refrigerated pie crusts. (For the ambitious mother, you can always make your own pie crust from scratch. For the busy/”I need a break” mom like myself, pre-made will have to do for now.)
- Jam or Jelly (I used preserves. Since strawberry season is just around the corner I plan on picking my own strawberries and making my own preserves, but for now the organic raspberry will have to do.)
Directions:
Unroll your pie crust. Using a pizza cutter trim the edges so that you have a square/rectangle to work with. Using the pizza cutter divide each rectangle into 4 squares. Place and spread 1-2 Tablespoons of jam/jelly on each square in the middle. Fold over the dough and seal edges with a fork. (With extra cut off dough, roll out and make 2 additional squares). Place on cookie sheet for baking. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes. After baking remove for cooling.
Once cool, flash freeze. When partially frozen place in gallon freezer bag for storage. To serve: Thaw or heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat in oven.
Optional glaze: (I did not add the glaze in order to reduce sugar intake)
- 1.25 cup powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons milk
- optional sprinkles
After baking remove for cooling and prepare glaze by mixing in milk until desired consistency. Spread on top of pop tarts and allow to cool. If adding glaze DO NOT put in toaster.
ENJOY!
