Spooky Halloween Bark!

Can you believe it’s October already??  I can’t believe Halloween is just a couple of weeks away and the holidays are right around the corner!   I absolutely love this time of year!  The evenings are absolutely beautiful here in Indiana.

With the holidays approaching, I’m busy putting together delicious menus and dessert ideas for our many holiday parties. I love making homemade candy treats at Christmas time. Thanks to Pinterest, I found a Halloween Bark recipe and decided to give it a try.

What youll need...

2 lbs. white chocolate

1 pkg. Oreo cookies broken up into pieces 

 (Preferably Halloween Oreos – but I couldn’t find them, so I just used regular ones!)

3 cups salted pretzels, broken up into pieces

2 cups candy corn (Unless you find something you'd like better to use)

Directions 

1)  Melt white chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

2)  While chocolate is melting, combine oreos, pretzels, and candy corn in a large bowl.  Mix well.

3)  Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent the candy from sticking.

4)  Add mot of the cookie/pretzel/candy mixture to the white chocolate.  Mix well.

5)  Pour onto lined cookie sheet and spread evenly.  Top with remaining dry mixture and press into white chocolate.

6)  Refrigerate until set and break up into small pieces.  Serve & enjoy!

Hope you and your family enjoys this Spooky Halloween Treat!

- Lil Miss Mommy & Me

What Do I Do For A Living?!?

I get asked a lot by moms I know, or meet if I'm just a straight Stay at Home Mom and or if I work from home as well? Being a Stay at Home Mom is a full time job its self. But yes I do work full time from home! What do I do you may ask???

I am a Independant Consultant for a Company called Jafra Cosmetics! Our mission is to transform the lives of woman all around the world! We have passion to serve our customers, together as not just a company but also a family!

Come check out my 
website  for some amazing products!

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-Lil Miss Mommy & Me 

Dixies Monthly Update l Month 11

WHERE IS THE TIME GOING?! My baby is hardly a baby anymore, knowing that Dixie is almost a year old brings tears to my eyes.


Looks

Dixies over the past month has gotten so many new features! She now has DIMPLES!!!!!!! Her hair is going back and forth from dirty blonde and platinum blonde weird right. Sadly mommy isn't going to get her way Dixie's eyes seem like they are going to stay bright crystal blue! She gets more and more beautiful every day... (Gonna need to buy A Shotgun here soon) haha


Language

Now as Dixie is getting bigger mommy and daddy are having to watch what we say. A few days ago I was sitting on the couch peeling potatoes and suddenly Dixie plops down on her butt and says SHIT yeah you read that right lol but her vocabulary gets bigger everyday! 

The words she know now are ...

Mama

Hi / Hey

Bye

No

Daddy

Dog

Kitty

Tigger

bottle

diap diap

duh

i wuv you 

she can count to 5

Auntie 

Nana 

Papa


Puppy 

Achievements 

Dixie makes me so sad everyday because shes getting so big way to fast. She now is ...

Walking unaided even if shes a bit wobbly!

Throwing things (also known as the pick up game)

Letting us know when she goes potty



Thanks for Reading! 

- Lil Miss Mommy & Me

(No Bake) Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Yep your read the title right. There is nothing not to love about this incredible treat!   

This is a simple recipe no baking involved!  It reminds me a lot of Reese’s peanut butter cups just homemade I love them.  They are a perfect treat if you’re looking for something for all of your taste buds to enjoy!

What you'll need

1 & 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp.) butter, melted

2 cups of graham cracker crumbs

1 & 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1 & 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter

1 & 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips 

1)  In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar, and 1 cup of the peanut butter.  Stir together until well combined.

2)  Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish.

3)  Combine the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth.  Mix well.

4)  Pour over the peanut butter- graham cracker layer and lightly smooth.

5)  Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Peppermint Oil Uses

Tons of you lovely ladies have been asking for more Essential Oil uses. So today I thought I would share with you all the ways I use Peppermint Oil.

1. Indigestion/Diarrhea 

Place 4-6 drops of peppermint oil in the palm and rub over the stomach and around the naval to relieve indention, gas and diarrhea. 

2. Heartburn 

Add a drop of peppermint oil to herbal tea ( honey to blend the oil and the tea) to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn. 

3. Nausea 

Massage several drops of peppermint oil on the abdomen, or place 2-3 drops in hands, gently rub together, cup palms and deeply inhale to relieve nausea. 

4. Travel sickness

Rub 4 drops of peppermint oil on the chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness. ( I always have a bottle in Dixie's Diaper Bag)

5. Hiccups 

To stop hiccups, apply a drop of peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra.

6. Inflammation 

Massage several drops of peppermint oil on an area of injury or chronic inflammation. 

7. Bruising  

Apply peppermint oil immediately to an injured area bruised shin, hit on the foot or hand to relieve pain. (If skin is broken, apply around but not on the open wound).

8. Fever 

Rub several drops of peppermint oil on the bottom of the feet to reduce fever. 

9. Itching 

Apply a drop of peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching. 

10. Poison Ivy/Poison Oak 

For poison ivy or poison oak, apply peppermint oil directly or dilute with vegetable mixing oil (Coconut oil is what I use). 

11. Headache 

To relieve a headache, rub a drop of peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses  and on the back of the neck. (Stay away from the eyes)

12. Trouble with alertness/concentration 

Place 2 drops of peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration. (Diffuse in your office or home). 

13. Congestion

Place a drop of peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold. Diffuse in your room. 

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-Lil Miss Mommy & Me

Teen Pregnancy Support

As a Teen Mom I know finding out your pregnant can be stressful and scary. You’re the only one who can decide what to do, but there are people who can give you info and support. You’re not alone.

If you’re pregnant you have 3 options:

Parenting — giving birth and raising the child.

Abortion — ending the pregnancy.

Adoption — giving birth and giving the child to someone else, forever

If you think you might choose parenting or adoption, you need prenatal care (making an appointment with an OBGYN ) to make sure you stay healthy during the pregnancy. If you’re thinking about getting an abortion, make an appointment as soon as you can. Abortion is very safe, but there are more risks the longer you wait. And it can be harder to get an abortion as time goes by. 

Whatever you decide to do, go to a doctor right away so they can help you stay healthy.

How do I tell my parents that I’m pregnant?

Even though it might feel scary, talking with your parents can really help. They can talk through your options with you, and make sure you get the health care you need.

Many people ( like myself ) worry that their parents will freak out, but that’s not always what happens. If you can, try to be open and honest. Start by telling your parents that you trust them and need their help and support. Most of the time, they just want to make sure you’re healthy and safe. If your parents do get upset, they may just need some time to calm down.

If you really feel like you can’t talk to your parents, try talking to another adult who you trust (like an aunt, grandparent, older sibling, school nurse, or counselor). If you’re worried that telling your parents you’re pregnant may put you in danger, tell a teacher, nurse or doctor, or other adult you trust.

If looking for advice or just have questions on teen pregnancy email 

teen.pregnancy911@gmail.com

Lavender Oil Uses

As a Mom I love finding natural remedies I can use for Dixie and around my house. So today I thought I would share a few ways you can use Lavender Oil hope you enjoy!


1. Calming

Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms, then use the inhalation method 

You can also rub on the feet, temples, wrists for an immediate calming effect on the body.

2. Sleep aid

Again, use the cupping and inhalation method. 

You can also, rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.

3. Bee sting / Insect bite

Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching reduce swelling.

4. Minor burn

Put 2-3 drops Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain. 

NO redness, swelling or pain. NO sign of any burn. 

5. Cuts

Drop Lavender oil on cut to stop bleeding, clean wound, and kill bacteria.

6. Eczema / Dermatitis

Mix several drops of Lavender oil with a nut or vegetable mixing oil (I use coconut oil) and use topically on eczema and dermatitis. 

7. Nausea or motion sickness

To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on end of tongue, behind the ears or around the navel. 

(Works great for Morning Sickness)

8. Nosebleed

To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops.

9. Dry or chapped skin

Rub lavender oil on chapped skin.

10. Dandruff.

Rub several drops of lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.

11. Cold sores.

Put a drop of lavender oil on a cold sore.

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- Lil Miss Mommy & Me

Controversial Parenting Tag

Welcome back Lil Miss Mommy & Me Blog Followers!

Today I am going to be talking about Controversial Parenting. I have seen so many Youtube Moms doing the Controversial Parenting Tag and thought I would give my input on things.

To first start off ...
I do understand that everyone parents differently and has different views about these things. These are just my opinions and how I'm going to parent. 

So please your comments below!


Bed Sharing

I personally do not agree with Bed Sharing. I believe Bed
Sharing puts your child at risk for sudden infant death syndrome, and can cause other dangers during sleep, like suffocation. I feel the best and safest place for your baby to sleep is in her own bassinet or crib placed close to your bed.


Spanking

Like I expressed in my past post about Discipline I do absolutely believe in spanking but it depends on the age of the child. I would never in a million hurt my baby girl. But once the child is about 2 years old and throwing a fit and telling them no or going into time out does not work i do feel that a little swat on the butt is absolutely okay. Butts weren't just made to look at.


Bottle Feeding

If you personally know me you would know that I breastfeed Dixie until she was 3 months old. Sadly my production dried up after being put on birth control (The Depo Shot). One thing us moms don't think about is Not all moms can breastfeed due to poor milk production, latching problems, and time issues.  In my opinion, we shouldn’t judge a bottle feeding mom because you never know her situation.  


Natural VS Epidural 

When I went into labor with Dixie I tried and tried to have an all natural labor I made it 7 hours and caved and got an epidural. So I guess i'm like 50/50 I would have loved to have a all natural labor but I would absolutely get another epidural if it meant I could love and cherish the birth of my little angel.


Ear Piercing

Being a mom to a baby girl I never found any problem with piercing Dixie's ears, but I did wait until she was almost 9 months old. You should always take into consideration that your child is young and don't have an immune system to fight an infection. 


Medication

Again if you personally know me you would know that im an all natural momma. Like in some of my other post I have shared some of my natural remedies I use for Dixie when it comes teething, fever, and belly aches. But I am not against medication if its a serious situation.


Cry It Out Method

I wasn't a believer in crying it out until one night Micheal (My Husband) saw I was having an extremely hard night, he grabbed Dixie from my arms and laid her in her bed and let her cry. He sat there and helped me through it he went in every 5-10 minutes to reinsure her everything was okay and that we loved her. Finally after 30 minutes she fell asleep.
Crying it out has worked for my family but doesn't always work for others.


Vaccinations 

Hell yes!!!! Dixie is completely up to date on her shot and will be vaccinated. I have watched and seen what unvaccinated child are like and they have many health problems and live a hard life. 
But... when it comes to the flu shot I refuse due to past experiences I have had of getting it and being sick for several months after.



Thank You for Reading! 

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-Lil Miss Mommy & Me

Hospital Bag Essentials

Having everything packed and ready to go when your 8 to 9 months pregnant, since you could go into labor at anytime is important. But being a First Time Mom you may not always know what you may or may not need to pack.

So here is the list that I made and used when coming to packing my hospital bag! 


For Mom

Oversized T-shirts 
Sweat Pants 
Shorts 
Underwear
Socks
Slippers
Nursing Bra
Nipple Cream
Boppy Pillow 

For Dad

Extra Clothes
Socks
Tooth Brush
Tooth Paste 
Deodorant 
Phone Charger

For Baby

2-3 Onsies
Socks 
Hat 
Baby Blanket
Carseat
Diapers (Hospital May Supply)

Toiletries

Lip Balm
Lotion 
Deodorant 
Tooth Brush 
Tooth Paste
Shampoo 
Conditioner 
Baby Soap
Hair Ties

Important Items

Birth Plan 
Doctor Papers
Maternity Notes
Insurance Papers
Identification Cards
Phone Charger
Laptop / Tablet
Camera 
Snacks / Drinks 


Hope this Helps you Beautiful Expecting Mommies!

-Lil Miss Mommy & Me

Newborn Baby Essentials!

My Instagram and Snapchat have been blowing up lately with lots of questions from First Time Moms. The one that caught my eye was "What do I need to buy before baby arrives?" And as being not just a First time mom but a teen mom I was also very worried about having everything I needed before Dixie was born so here it is....

Bedding

Crib 

Crib Bedding Set

Crib Mattress

Cotton Blankets

Waterproof Sheets 

Waterproof Pads

Bathing

Baby Tub 

Soft Hooded Towels 

Washcloths

Soft Hairbrush 

Infant Nail Clippers

Baby Soap 

Transportation 

Car Seat 

Diaperbag 

Stroller

Baby Carrier 

Window Sun Shade

Changing

Changing Pad

Diapers

Wipes
Diaper Rash Cream

Feeding

Nursing Bra

Burp Cloths

Formula (If Formula Feeding)

Breast Pump

Bottle Cleaning Brush

Bibs

Breast Pads

Clothing

Onesies 

Sleepers & Gowns 

Socks

Hats

Jackets 

Scratch Mittens 

Assorted Outfits

Shoes

House Hold Items 

Pacifiers 

Baby Proof Locks 

Baby Gates

Receiving Blankets 

Nose Sucker

Baby Thermometer

Eye Dropper 

Night Light 

Playpen 

Baby Monitor 

I hope this helps you beautiful Expecting Mommies!

-Lil Miss Mommy and Me

Dixies Monthly Update l Month 10

Hello Lil Miss Mommy & Me Blog Followers!

Well its official Dixie is now 10 months old WOW she has grown so much over the past.

Growth 

Dixie of course hasn't had another check up not until she is 12 months old. But she is definitely gotten taller for sure!

Shes in size 3 Diapers 

9 month to 12 month Clothes

and 

Size 2 in shoes

Looks

Dixie now has light dirty brown hair like her daddy when he was younger, she has greyish blue eyes that are just stunning! And now has 5 teeth her 2 bottom, 2 top, and her left tooth next to her top tooth! Plus to make it even better shes starting to develop dimples! 

(If she gets any prettier we are in trouble!)

Language

 

  Dixie is now learning to mimic every word we say. (So we have to be extremely careful haha) all the words she knows now include...

Mama

Hi / Hey

Bye

No

Daddy

Dog

Kitty

Tigger

bottle

diap diap

duh

i love you 

and
she can count to 5



Achievements

Well its official Dixie is walking!
Weaned off of her Binky
Eating pretty much everything 

Thanks for Reading
- Lil Miss Mommy & Me