Gingerbread Cookies Summer Recipe

No pop links, or parenting talk today. Let's talk GINGERBREAD COOKIES SUNBATHING! I guess if you have time on your hands you can follow Martha Stewart's instructions below.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 15

• 3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1/3 cup (2 ounces) candy-coated chocolates
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
• 2 pints chocolate ice cream

Read the rest of the Directions over at MarthaStewart.com. Thanks Martha! We own your frying pan, plates, bowls, mugs at home!

Miley Cyrus on Elle

Miley Cyrus (who looks older than 16) is on the August issue of Elle and ug...she's got a new clothing line at Wal-Mart.

The teen says,“The jeans are my favorite part of the entire line. Because, like, literally this is going to be good for, like, Middle America, and it will be great for kids that really want to be in fashion but that don’t have it available.”

Book review: If You Give A Mom A Martini

If You Give A Mom A Martini...100 ways to find 10 blissful minutes for yourself by Julie Klappas and Lyss Stern is a small book with pampering tips for moms who just need to chill. When I sat down to read it, I was escaping from the stress of the two kids at the time. It was a welcome break.

On each page there's an idea on what to do for yourself. For example "Tend To Your Kneads" says go and get a foot massage at a nail salon. Ahh yes! That one is a common thing to do but I have never heard of tip #48, "Chocolate Indulgence", a simple recipe containing orange juice, chocolate powder and ice. Contributors include Kelly Ripa, who reveal what they do on a mom's break.

Published by Clarkson Potters this book is $16.95. This book would be a good gift for someone who just needs a smile and a break for the kids!

Pop Links: Anna Sui and Target, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sarah Jessica Parker's twins

Hi! I've haven't been online because there is something going nutty with the MAC! I have no idea why but luckily, it's working for me today. The in-laws are also visiting me from England so I've been busy! For now here are some pop links:

Anna Sui designs clothes for Target - NY Mag

Elisabeth Hasselbeck launches NFL maternity shirts - FAMEbaby

Saving the Cat Skip Hop Zoo Pack for my daughter - Mogul Baby

Here's Marion and Tabitha, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twins!

Spaces for kids

A family had architects design their kids rooms. The older child sleeps on the top level and the baby sleeps on the bottom. Errr...arent' there a lot of sharp edges?

Wouldn't the books fall on the baby?

Maybe I am looking too much into this? I guess if you have a small space this is what you have to do but with all that money in paying architects, shouldn't they have moved into a bigger home?

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