Laura Williams' Musings

The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant

2012-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

For family that is reading this… no we are not trying to get pregnant. You know the details about all that. LOL

The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant

by Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D.

Author of Generation Me and The Narcissism Epidemic

Although we are not trying to get pregnant, I couldn’t help but want to read this book. I am a grandmother who is hoping for more grandchildren, my daughter is going to read this and I just know she is going to be calling me. lol

No the real reason I wanted to read this book, was because even though we are not trying, I know that books of this nature have good ideas on diet, supplements, etc. mixed in the pages.

Why you ask would I want to read a book for those? Well because when I was pregnant, my hair was not frizzy as it is now. It was soft and my curls and waves were pretty. I miss that. Now hormones probably have a place in that but so does diet and supplements too. I want my not so frizzy hair back people!

Shop for this book and others at Amazon.

About the Author

Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is the author of Generation Me and coauthor of The Narcissism Epidemic and a professor of psychology at San Diego State University. Her research has appeared in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post, and she has been featured on Today, Dateline NBC, and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters.

Press Release:

With the release of the movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" on May 18^th, everyone will be talking about pregnancy and getting pregnant. Trying to get pregnant is a different experience now than it was a generation ago – back then, women simply threw away their birth control and went about their lives. Now there's a whole new life stage for women: Trying to Conceive (TTC). Like a lot of things these days, TTC involves a lot of information-seeking and a lot of stress. In The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant (Free Press paperback original; April 17, 2012; $15.00), psychologist Jean Twenge, bestselling author of Generation Me and co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic, provides the latest, scientifically-proven information for how to get pregnant as fast as possible—without going crazy in the process.

Busting common myths about ovulation prediction, a woman’s most fertile days, and the effects of age on fertility, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant also reveals how to choose the sex of your child – naturally, and at home – using the best scientific research (and it’s not what you’ve heard!). Best of all, this is a book by a woman who’s been there – a mother of two who knows what it’s like to pee on sticks and cry after getting her period, obsess over temperatures, and, finally, get the Big Fat Positive on a pregnancy test.

In an interview about The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant, Jean Twenge can discuss:

· “The Twelve-Month Pregnancy” – What you should do three months before you even start trying

· Which supplements and vitamins actually increase your fertility and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy

· What your male partner can do to increase your chance of becoming pregnant

· The best time of the day, week, and month to have sex to increase your chance of becoming pregnant

· A better method for tilting the odds toward having a boy or a girl

· Ways to handle the stress if getting pregnant is taking longer than you expected

· How to handle the pain of a miscarriage, and when to start trying again

· At what point to consider fertility treatment

· And finally – what to do when you ARE pregnant!

Unlike most fertility books, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is easy to read, reassuring and funny, with lots of information on how to stay calm amid the stress of trying to conceive.

Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of reviewing same. No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion. Your experience with product may vary.

Japanese White Sauce aka Shrimp Sauce

2012-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00

Japanese White Sauce aka Shrimp Sauce

1-1/4 cup mayonnaise (store bought or make it yourself: Homemade Mayonnaise)
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. tomato paste
1 TBSP. melted butter (must be melted or you have nasty butter lumps)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. white sugar (can use the Florida brand of sugar crystals but it will make the sauce a little darker)
1/4 tsp. paprika
a dash of cayenne pepper or a little more if you want it spicier

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.

Put in bowl with lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to let the flavors to blend. It’s best when it’s refrigerated overnight.

This is wonderful mixed into your rice or stir-fry or whatever else you want to put it on.

Makes approx. 1-1/2 cups of sauce

The Dust Has Settled.

2012-05-24T17:40:00.001-04:00

What do you think of the new blog look?

It’s a little bit of the old design (the background, the header, my tabs) which I loved and now it has a new dress on.

Desserts in Jars

2012-05-24T05:00:00.001-04:00

“Ooh, you gotta make some of these” was the words from my husband when he opened the book.

My husband has a big sweet tooth just as the children and I do. The Coconut Cream Pie recipe had him at the first look. I’m going to gain my 75 lbs back if I make all these recipes!

The book, Desserts in Jars, contains 50 delicious sounding sweet treats including cheesecake, cookies, cakes, and more. The desserts are individual servings in a jar basically and the photos that go with the recipes make your mouth water. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

The Caramel Crème Cheesecake and the Lemon Meringue Pie recipes caught my eye. My how I love cheesecake and Lemon Meringue Pie.

Here are what others are saying about this book:

Desserts in Jars is equal parts beautiful, precious, creative, inspired, and irresistible. Every turn of the page unveils a new surprise, and the photography leaves you longing for every single delicious-looking recipe."

—Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks

"I love the idea of baking individual desserts in jars. Whether you serve them at parties or share them as gifts, the sweets in Shaina's book are a beautiful collection of recipes sure to bring joy to anyone—including yourself."

—Angie Dudley, Bakerella.com, author of Cake Pops

"Shaina has written a gorgeous book, at once playful, sophisticated, and delicious! The recipes are delightful, and serving them in jars is a lot of fun."

—Zoe Francois, co-author of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day

Pick up a copy today at Amazon: Desserts in Jars

Press Release:

Perfect Servings of Sweets Suited for Every Occasion

Desserts in Jars

50 Sweet Treats That Shine

By Shaina Olmanson

With lids fastened, you can bring them on a picnic, pack them along for a potluck, or mail them to a friend. With lids off, you can display them on a buffet, impress at a dinner party, or just grab a spoon and dig in! Desserts in jars are the newest treat on the sweet scene and are simply irresistible — as fun to make as they are to eat. In her new book Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats That Shine (May 2012), author Shaina Olmanson delivers page after page of these adorable single-serving treats that can be playful or sophisticated, and can even double as gifts and party favors! Olmanson got her start with her enormously popular blog, foodformyfamily.com, which attracts over 50,000 visitors monthly. She continues to make waves in the food world with this inventive idea that turns desserts from ho-hum into dazzling.

Desserts in Jars offers adaptations of classic desserts that lend themselves to a delightful presentation in a jar, like her petite apple pies and elegant pains au chocolat. But there are plenty of one-of-a-kind creations to get excited about too, like Peanut Butter and Jelly Parfaits, Pull-Apart Cinnamon Breads, and Basil-Strawberry Lemonade Granitas. Olmanson tucks in decoration tips and ideas, and even includes a section of "Mixes for Giving." From a kid's birthday one weekend to a grown-up gathering the next, there is no end to the ways you can feature these sensational little treats.

About the Author

Minnesota native Shaina Olmanson is a home cook, photographer, and mother of four young children. More than 50,000 readers flock to her blog Food for My Family (one of PBS's top Food Blogs We Loved in 2011) every month for menu-planning tips and family-friendly recipes that reflect her commitment to healthful, local, and seasonal cooking. Shaina can usually be found in one of three places: cooking, at the computer, or behind the camera. More often than not, these three things occur in the kitchen simultaneously.

Pardon the Dust – Do you like this one?

2012-05-23T17:46:00.001-04:00

I’m playing around with some new templates to get the embed comments to work as well as to make my blog easier to read.

I think I like this one the most I think. I obviously have some things to move around and such.

Whatcha think of this one?

Quiznos Coupon: $2.99 Combo Meal

2012-05-23T12:33:00.001-04:00

Just click the picture to go print your coupon.

I Will Not Be Taken Advantage of Any Longer.

2012-05-23T05:00:00.000-04:00

A year or so ago, I started posting PR type posts for companies on my blog. I’m not referring to posts wherein I reviewed a product for the company. That was a beneficial two way street. The company and I won in that instance.

No, I’m talking about the PR type emails I get all the time that only want their side to benefit in the form of a post on a blog which is nothing more than free advertising for them.

When a blogger posts a PR type post on their blog with no compensation… we are merely just giving free advertising to that company for their product, their cause, or whatever it is at the time. We are using our time, our talents, and our blog audience to advertise for them for free. I say it’s time to stop!

I have stopped posting non-review PR type posts unless a fee is paid because I woke up to the reality that these companies are taking advantage of us bloggers and many of us are letting them do it.

The majority of bloggers are women. Many times we are a one income family. Our time is just as valuable as the companies or their PR reps’ time is. They are getting paid to do what they do, so why shouldn’t us bloggers get paid to do their post for them?!

If a company/PR rep wants a post on my blog, there is a fee that has to be paid before the posts appears. Free Advertising on this blog will not happen again. Plain and simple.

If that means I’ll get less emails from PR companies who is just looking for free advertising on blogs … then so be it, my email inbox will be happy and so will I.

I will not be taken advantage of any longer.

The Swagbucks Carnival is still going

2012-05-22T18:39:00.001-04:00

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2012-05-22T05:00:00.001-04:00

If you’ve been thinking about changing your hair color or style, NOW is the perfect time to do so!

I am so ready for a new hair style! When your hair is thin, curly and wavy with a frizzy mind of its own like mine is, well sometimes you want to just chop it all off and start over or at least I do. I gave up on keeping my head full of grey hair and went blonde a few months ago. I got so tired of people asking me if my children were my grandchildren.

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Ways We Make Do & Cope

2012-05-21T05:00:00.000-04:00

Saturday, I posted the things I hate… but I really do tolerate them.

I mentioned not having a dishwasher. I try to use two dishpans placed in the sink to wash dishes with… sometimes I forget and fill up the sink. After washing and rinsing dishes in the dishpans, we take the pans of water outside and water plants and fruit trees with them. The minimal diluted soap in the water does not hurt the plants but rather acts as a bug killer.

If I have water bath canners of boiling water, we take those out and pour on weeds in the driveway and along the sidewalk that butts up to our driveway.

I mentioned hating to do laundry. I make our own Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap which saves us money and works really well. I have bought a few things of concentrated laundry detergent at Goodwill I found for .99 for a gallon jug. We do utilize the clothesline to dry clothes outside in accomodating weather. This saves us money as well as we are not using a dryer sheet nor using electricity to run the dryer. You can also save money by making your own:

Our dryer is currently out of commission. I wash a load or two, or three everyday and hang them outside… weather permitting. We’'ll get a part for it soon and I’ll be back to being able to do laundry every day. I used to do it all on Monday but my clothes line does not hold all the clothes now. I’d love to have another 4 line clothes line.

I said I hated cleaning the bathrooms but we save money in there as well by making our own cleaners with items we already have on hand. This not only saves money but we are not using harsh chemicals and either getting those on our skin or breathing the fumes. Try one of these recipes out:

We shop thrift stores for not only canning jars but clothes, shoes, and more. Why pay full price for those things when children outgrow them faster than the clothes wear out. I like the thrill of the hunt as well as the money savings.

There are things we do every day to make do (like taping a laundry basket together or using bread ties to tie together) or things we do to stretch our supplies (food, etc.) such as using dry milk to cook/bake with instead of using organic milk we buy. Things we do to recycle and reuse, such as composting, reusing bread bags I bought for our homemade bread as well as the bread ties.

There are things we sacrifice so we can reach our goal of being debt free. We sacrifice things like a family vacation, etc.

I keep a running list of non-food and food item things we need to buy as well as farm/homestead supplies we need to get to do/finish projects around the place.

We make do because we want to and have a desire for a bigger picture. We want to be debt free. We want to be able to do things we haven’t done in a while or have put off because of finances. We want a better life than one being tied to debt.

Rejoice

2012-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00

This is the day which the LORD hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 KJV

Doesn’t that just say it all?

How many times have we arose to a new day but instead of rejoicing we grumble about our ailments; we grumble about the work ahead of us for the day; we grumble about our life situation; … we grumble.

Rejoice it says and be glad in it.

What if we were to wake up and rejoice and be glad for a new day? Would our outlook on things change? Would we forget about our grumbles?

Believe me, this post is for me as well. I get up and begrudge the day sometimes because I know what waits for me.

May we all rise up and rejoice!

Time to Be Honest…

2012-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00

I hate cleaning the bathrooms! Boys+ bathrooms, need I say more.

I hate having to wash the dishes by hand! We do not have a dishwasher and we normally eat three meals at home as well as a snack plus whatever messes I make canning, baking, etc.

I hate having to cook when it’s hot in the house! We’re trying to suffer through the heat we have now but come this summer and those temps stay in the 90’s… this old gal is turning on that AC.

I hate weeding the garden! Can’t those pesky things just grow in the woods or along side the roads?

I hate having to decide what to cook when I make out the monthly menu. 3 meals x 8 people (ok 7 for breakfast and dinner aka lunch) is 24 plates a day x 30 (average month give or take) = 720 plates a month. EGAD! That goes back to my washing the dishes. I do have to say the children do help me out with those dishes sometimes.

I hate doing laundry! With 8 people in this home, there’s a LOT of laundry.

I hate doing laundry! That one deserves to be listed twice. I hate our dryer is out of commission at the time and I miss being able to wash a load on a rainy day and toss it in the dryer. I don’t mind the savings from line drying the clothes though. No worry about static cling either. lol

I hate having to sacrifice this for that … But that’s what us parents do for the good of the family.

I hate grocery shopping… with 6 children in tow who seem to want this and that plus everything in between. They get a “no” which is not what they wanted to hear. We have pared down our grocery lists to the basics with few frills but I won’t cave in for empty valued foods such as sugary, cold cereals and other junk food.

I hate having to stay on budget when there are so many things I need to pick up… canning jars to name one. I try to pick up any and all I see at thrift stores but with the gardening season in swing here, those are becoming more and more scarce. I hate to pay full price for a case of those in the stores. That makes my wallet scream. I hate paying full price for anything anyways. lol

May is National Drowning Prevention Month

2012-05-18T10:30:00.000-04:00

Did you know that May is the National Drowning Prevention Month? I didn’t. I got the following in my email….

“The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has partnered with Life Saver Pool Fence to donate free pool safety barriers to certain families with backyard swimming pools.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, May 15, 2012—Child safety experts agree that one of the best ways to protect toddlers from drowning is to isolate the swimming pool from the house with an effective barrier. But many families don’t realize drowning is swift and silent, or that an unsecured backyard swimming pool is a frequent site for horrific tragedy.

That’s why the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) teamed up with Life Saver Pool Fence Systems, Inc. (Life Saver) on National Water Safety Day, May 15th, to promote the Save a Life Program. The initiative will provide free pool fences to families whose child suffered a non-fatal submersion injury or to families who lost a child to drowning, but have another young child living in the home. Through the program, Life Saver will donate free pool fencing and installation each time a system is sold. The NDPA will help find and select appropriate recipients, while simultaneously promoting pool safety education.

“This is an ambitious program in which the NDPA and Life Saver hope to donate several pool fences each month,” says Eric Lupton, president of Life Saver Systems, a manufacturer of mesh pool safety fencing. “Backyard swimming pools are taking young lives at an alarming rate. We need to think of pools the same way we think of other dangers. If you wouldn’t own a car without seat belts, you shouldn’t own a pool without a safety fence.” He adds that while getting fences around backyard pools is the program’s primary goal, increasing public awareness about the importance of all pool safety steps is equally important.
“Drowning is preventable if you identify the risk and take steps to minimize it,” says Kim Burgess, National Drowning Prevention Alliance executive director. “That’s why we promote the Safer 3 message.”

Follow the Safer 3:

1.    For Safer Water, prevent unsupervised access to pools and spas by installing four-sided isolation fencing, door alarms or automatic safety covers.

2.    For Safer Kids, always designate a “Water Watcher” who will remain vigilant and undistracted while supervising children in or near water. Also teach young children about water safety and make sure they learn how to swim.

3.    For Safer Response, know how to perform CPR and have a phone and rescue equipment by the pool.

Life Saver Pool Fence Systems, Inc. is a Campaign Safety Leader with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14. Children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates. For every child who dies from drowning, it’s estimated that another four receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries. More than half of submersion-injured children require higher levels of care; many sustain permanent, profound brain damage.
For more information visit www.poolfence.com and www.ndpa.org.

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The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a volunteer-driven 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2004. NDPA members are dedicated to preventing drowning for all age groups in all bodies of water through public education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The public is invited to join by visiting www.ndpa.org. “

How Long Could You Survive on Your Food Supply on Hand?

2012-05-18T05:00:00.000-04:00

photo credit

My husband and I have talked about this many times over the years. Take in consideration we are a household of eight (8) now, so we are feeding a lot of mouths. He thinks we’ve got about 6 months supplies on hand but I don’t think he realizes how much is in the cabinets and pantry/utility room on the shelves or in 5 gallon buckets. I know he knows the shelves are almost completely full of home canned fruits, vegetables, jams, pickles, etc. but I don’t think he realizes how much is there. The freezers are stuffed as well. In other words, I think we’ve got more than 6 months on hand but not a year’s supply. There are a few things I’d like to buy to round out our supplies even more and hopefully reach a year’s supply on hand. Hubby works construction so weather can play a big factor into whether they get a day’s work in.

So how long could you and your family survive on your food supply on hand?

Swagbucks Carnival!

2012-05-17T17:54:00.001-04:00

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Homemade Mayonnaise

2012-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00

I have stopped buying jars of mayonnaise at the store and have opted to make my own. It’s really easy to do, uses things I have on hand, and is fresh thus has not been sitting on a store shelf for a long time.

Below is the recipe. Sorry for the shadowed picture below. This does use raw eggs but you’re only making less than 2 cups of mayonnaise. If you’re like us, that’ll be gone in a day or two.

Read the directions before making this and don’t goof up like I did and make a soupy mess. lol

This is a very fast and easy recipe to make.

Homemade Mayonnaise

2 eggs
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp. salt (I use sea salt)
1 tsp. dry, ground mustard
1¼ cup olive oil (I use an extra light for this so the olive oil doesn’t over-power the mayonnaise)

In a blender add the two eggs, lemon juice, salt, and the ground mustard. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are well combined.

Turn up the blender to a medium- high speed and slowly start pouring the olive oil in in a steady, slow stream until it has all been added. It should start looking thick and “whiteish” like mayonnaise before you get all the oil streamed in. Once all the oil has been added, you’re finished making the mayonnaise. The mayonnaise will have a little bit of a yellow tint because of the eggs and ground mustard.

You can go ahead and use it now or store it in a container with a lid in the fridge. I love the hinge clasp jars as shown in the photo above. It’s a pint jar and it holds this finished product perfectly.

If the above doesn’t make sense about how to drizzle the oil, there’s probably a video or two on youtube.

Enjoy!

WOOT! WOOT!

2012-05-16T14:45:00.000-04:00

I do believe I got all the issues fixed y’all were having with my blog. The blinking and refreshing the page issues should be gone ~~as well as I finally got the comments embedded below the post~~.

Scratch that as the embedded comments is now messed up again. Argh!!!!!!!!!!!

I apologize again for all those of you who were having those issues on my blog. They should all be fixed now.

Now back to my canning. I have a pressure canner of beans on the stove.

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2012-05-16T13:30:00.000-04:00

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2012-05-16T05:00:00.000-04:00

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If you have had issues with my blog blinking or refreshing like crazy …

2012-05-15T13:30:00.000-04:00

I apologize.

I got this from a reader:

“When I load the page now the little woman icon on the tab starts blinking wildly and the refresh button goes crazy like the page is refreshing every other second blinking constantly back an forth from the X to refresh symbol. It always makes my tower kick on and start running like maybe it is putting a strain on the computer. Yours is the only site I have ever seen do this. I have still followed your page by reading it on my google reader but was unable to make comments. “

I think I have the comments fixed now (fingers crossed) and hopefully now the other issue of the blinking, etc. is fixed. This wasn’t doing it for everyone but still it should not be happening to even one reader.

If it is still causing the blinking for some of you, please let me know.

I am doing all I can do to fix the issues so you can read my blog without any problems.

Thank you!

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2012-05-15T12:30:00.000-04:00

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Pet Care

$1.00 off two (2) Cesar Cookie Crunchies

$1.00 off Cat's Pride cat litter

$20.00 off $50 online purchase of Dingo Dog Chews

Restaurants

20% Off Entire Check at Bakers Square

Make Your Own Mixes & Save Money

2012-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00

I know I have told y’all about these books before, but I can’t recommend these enough.

If you want to make your mixes for convenience things such as pancake mix, muffin mix, cookie mix, etc. as well seasoning blends such as taco seasoning and more, you truly need one of each of these books or at least the top two.

These books are the ones I use when I make my own mixes. They are easy to make and use plus save you money as you can make a big batch for what one box of mix would cost you in the store.

I Think I Fixed the Comments!

2012-05-14T19:57:00.001-04:00

Please try and see if it works now. Fingers and toes crossed!

~~I’m sorry it has to open in another page but that seems the only way I could get it to work.~~

Update: Now I think I finally got it to allow comments below the post. Goodnight, I'm gonna pull my hair out over this before it's done with. lol

Good mercy I earned some more grey hairs with the comments.

Now if I can get the other issue fixed, I’ll be doing good.

I give up.

2012-05-14T12:30:00.001-04:00

I am not that html illiterate so I don’t know what my blog is doing to let some people comment while not letting others. Nor why it is not loading all the way for some people while others have no problem. I have tried to see what y’all are seeing on three different computers as well as an iphone and still am not seeing the issues.

I will try again some other time but for now… I give up.

Oh and just in case you’re new to blogs… you have to be on the individual post to post a comment.

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2012-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:00

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