Tummy Tub Spotlight

2The Tummy Tub was one of last week’s Black Friday giveaways, and I think it’s one of the greatest newborn products around. Bathing is one of my least favorite things about having a newborn because it’s hard to keep them warm and comfortable in traditional baby bathtubs.

The Tummy Tub is so great because it simulates the womb and is a familiar environment for a baby – it’s wet, warm, and kind of cramped! It helps babies to make the strange transition from being in to being out.

It’s so easy to fill up with water because it’s just like a bucket. It’s easy to carry when full and doesn’t spill out everywhere. It’s also just the right size and shape to fit on the table or in the kitchen sink so you don’t have to bend over and kill your back.

And it uses very little water. We fill ours up about 8-10 inches – that doesn’t seem like it would be enough, but when you put baby in there, the water levelĀ  raises up to mid chest which is perfect.

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Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill

ztejasWe had the pleasure of eating at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill last night and it was good food and a fun evening. We haven’t been to the Gateway in a while, and other than finding a parking spot, it was fun to walk around and hear the street musicians and see all the fun shops.

Z’Tejas serves Southwestern food, which I learned is different from Mexican food in a few subtle ways. First of all, Southwestern food comes from the Southwestern region of the United States (obviously…), so bits from Louisiana Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and even California.

Second, as far as I can tell Southwestern food is all about peppers. Almost every dish had at least a couple different types of peppers and some of the chicken was flavored with the Jamaican “jerk” spice. Pumpkin seeds were another interesting ingredient in several of the dishes.

Our meal started out with some delicious cornbread with real kernels of corn and some sweet butter, which I loved! Honestly, when we’re thinking of a restaurant to go to, what they bring you to eat before you order holds some serious weight in our decision. I’ve had bread, chips and salsa, popcorn, and now cornbread, which I have to say is so unique and fabulous! I would go again just for the cornbread pre-appetizer.

chile pork verdeWe chose the Chile Pork Verde: tender pork simmered in tomatillos, Anaheim and serrano peppers, with melted Jack and cotija cheese, served with hot tortillas. Both the cornbread and the Chile Pork Verde were served to us in a little cast iron skillet, which seems very southwestern.

Barbacoa Enchiladas

{photo from Fahrenheit350.blogspot.com}

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Goodbye Dusty Corners!

I have been going crazy getting all the dust and cobwebs out of my house with my handheld Oreck. There are several attachments, each perfect for a different job. Today I successfully cleaned all the corners in my stairs. I don’t know that I’ve done that since we moved here 3 years ago. Yikes! That … Read more

Canon’s Professional Results

I am an amateur photographer at best, but the Canon Rebel XSi is a professional camera so it makes me better than I actually am. I love the quality of the photos I’m able to take, and I have to give most of the credit to Canon for creating a user friendly camera that just … Read more

Fun at Thanksgiving Point & A GIVEAWAY!!!

Thanksgiving Point is one of the great things about the area we live in in Utah. Thanksgiving Point is a fabulous place that is “dedicated to providing guests one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity for discovery and an entertaining, educational experience in a variety of arts and sciences.” From my recent experience there, I can say that’s a … Read more

Rebel XSi Review

Most digital SLR cameras have the same basic shape – they’re comfortable to hold with grips in the right places and feel nice and heavy and natural in your hands. I have been a Canon customer for a long time because in addition to the comfortable physical structure of their cameras, their interface is perfect. … Read more

Free Chiropractic Care

I wanted to share a sweet little something with all my local Utah readers – Hansen Chiropractic in Orem is celebrating 30 years of chiropractic care, and to give back to the community, they’re offering 3 free chiropractic visits to anyone who wants them. First time patients can get x-rays, an exam, consultation, and chiropractic … Read more

Northridge Media Goes Digital!

I posted a few months ago about Northridge Media, the publishing company behind the fabulous craft books Simply Handmade, Cards, Bead Trends, and Scrapbook Trends. You used to be able to buy these jam-packed idea books for around $7 per book, depending on which series, which isn’t a bad price considering how each book has … Read more

Ready-to-Use Die Cuts

I’ve never used packaged die cuts until this week, and I’m a new fan. I got the summery/travel Citronella package from K & Company and have loved using it because it makes my pages go lots faster. Having all the designs and colors already done for you makes choosing a color scheme lots easier to … Read more