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It is with some sadness, that I inform you that I am taking a break from Mommy Babble. Actually, as of September 1, 2009 the powers that be at Content Quake are putting CQ on furlough. We are welcome to blog hre but…we will not be paid for our posts. As much as I enjoy writing at CQ, I need to spend my time where I am making money. I would like to invite you all to my main blog The Mom Maven, where I write parenting advice, Disney travel tips, product reviews and host giveaways. In case you have never visited me over there I’m going to give you some links to my favorite posts. Teen Behavior, Thank-you Hotels Combined and A Pirate’s Life for Me. I also have several giveaways going on right now including Yoplait Whips! Summer Cool Down Pack and The Unexpected Gift which end tonight. So, so long for now and I hope to see you at TheMomMaven.com!
A while back I told you about the soon-to-be-released Daisy Fuentes Pilates for Wii by Sega. The game was released earlier this month and I have had the privilege of trying it out. I have never done Pilates before and I am not in great shape so I knew this would be a challenge. The exercises are challenging, but not impossible. Actually for me the hardest part was the 5 minute run, warm-up. For me, a 5 minute run is a workout, not a warm-up! Once you get past the warm-up there are lots of exercises with tutorials so that you can learn how to do the moves properly. You can customize your workouts to meet your needs. This is a fun, affordable Wii based workout.
Here is a great recipe for homemade Raspberry Breakfast Bars. These are great for a busy school morning or a leisurely Sunday Brunch. <!– /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:”Century Gothic”; panose-1:2 11 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:””; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; .0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –> Whole Grain Raspberry Bites
Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Makes 15 servings
Raspberry filling: 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Raspberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons orange zest
Breakfast Bars: 1-1/2 cups regular or quick oats 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup almond pieces 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup canola oil ¼ c egg substitute
Raspberry Filling: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest and orange juice in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until sauce is thick and translucent. Remove from heat.
Breakfast Bars: Combine oats, flour, sugar, nuts and cinnamon in a food processor. Process until oats and nuts are finely ground. Add oil and egg substitute; pulse to evenly combine, scraping sides of work bowl. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly on bottom of a 9-inch square pan. Spread raspberry filling evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining crumbs and pat down gently. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Cut into bars.
Helpful Tip: Two minutes is the magic time it takes for cornstarch to thicken and turn clear – be sure to stir the fruit and cornstarch while simmering.
Pressing the crumbs firmly into the pan and on top of the berry filling is important to make the bars hold together.
NUTRIENT INFORMATION PER BITE: 176 calories 3.77 g protein 2.9 g fiber 7.2 g total fat 25.9 g carbohydrates 20.3 mg sodium .76 g saturated fat 0 mg cholesterol
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New online children’s network, JellyTelly, launched by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer, has recently partnered with sports ministry Upward Unlimited, an international non-profit organization that gives churches opportunities to provide sports ministry leagues to children. The goal of the partnership is to encourage participation in Upward with fun, fast-paced messages about Christian values and character from JellyTelly. In the new partnership, each child who enrolls in Upward receives a special code to unlock a learning video with a sport specific scripture at www.teamupward.com. This innovative concept was part of the official launch of the company’s new website which took place in June 2009. Unlike traditional sports programs, Upward’s structure was created to allow children to participate in practices and games without league standings. In the Upward program, sportsmanship, kindness and character are valued and promoted as winning qualities. The videos, which have been created by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer’s JellyFish Labs, are specifically produced for Upward to echo each of these values.”Upward already has a wonderful ministry to a huge audience of kids,” says Phil Vischer. “It’s a privilege for us to help them reach a new generation of web-savvy kids in a way that can build their spiritual, moral AND physical health.” To date, the campaign has been widely successful, designed to serve over 500,000 children with messages of God’s unconditional love and endless encouragement. Currently, JellyTelly plans on creating approximately 80 exclusive videos over the course of one year to fulfill its commitment to the partnership. “We have been so pleased with the partnership with Phil Vischer and JellyTelly. Through the course of the next twelve months, over half a million children and their parents will be impacted by the clever and humorous approach to teaching sports and reinforcing the messages from Upward coaches,” says Caz McCazlin, President of Upward Unlimited. “In this day and age, the ability to consistently impact and influence children where they are is a rare talent. We see the JellyTelly partnership as a way to successfully use the internet to reach these children.” Click the link to learn more about Jelly Telly.
Empowering parents to support their student’s academic achievement, Discovery Education introduces Parent Corner, a free Web site filled with interactive digital content that engages learners of all ages. Situated at the intersection of home and school, Parent Corner is a trusted resource families can depend on to support teachers’ classroom lessons and aid with homework. A national survey sponsored by Hallmark Cards showed more than three-fourths of parents are looking for new ways to boost their children’s confidence during the back-to-school season. Hallmark Cards supports parents through both the Motivation Station and a line of products that help encourage student academic achievement in a genuine, authentic way. In addit | |||||||||||||||||