And the winner of the PlasmaCar is.....

#44 - Owen's Mom!

Congratulations! Please check your email for information on how to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone that entered, blogged, Tweeted, and became new followers! I hope you'll stick around! A special thank you to CSN Stores for the opportunity to host this great giveaway!

Psst....my Etsy Shop is Finally Open!

I'm so excited! It took a long time to get here but it's finally happened! I officially opened my Etsy shop! I was banging my head against the wall today - the weather wasn't cooperating (for nice outdoor pictures) my models (my kids) weren't "into" it, and then when I finally got that part done it took me forever to upload images, input information, etc. (my laptop nearly burned through my leg) but it's finally done! Right now I only have four items listed but they are four VERY. PRECIOUS. ITEMS. ;) I'm hoping to add more items very soon. Here's one of the items...perfect for a little rock star, punk, rebel girl!


I secretly (well, not much of a secret now) call it, "The Stephanie"....after one of my "rock star/rebel" girlfriends. ;)

And in case you're wondering about the name - "hapa" is a Hawaiian word used to describe a person of mixed Asian or Pacific Islander racial/ethnic heritage. That would be me! Happy - that would be me too!

Here's the website: Happy Hapa

Thanks to everyone for your support!

Wordless Wednesday - How to Eat a Cupcake...

....with no shame.


For more Wordless Wednesday visit:

Wordless Wednesday, 5 Minutes for Mom, or Seven Clown Circus.

CSN Stores - Win a PlaSmart PlasmaCar!

CSN Stores has kindly given me the opportunity to host another giveaway! Have you checked them out yet? CSN Stores has over 200 stores that carry everything from toddler beds, home decor, furniture, toys, cookware, etc. all in one place. Just a click of your mouse and you'll definitely find something that will catch your interest!

Like maybe a PlaSmart PlasmaCar ?

If it interests you then keep reading because maybe YOU will win it! That's right!

WIN = FREE!

The PlaSmart PlasmaCar is totally kid-powered and requires no batteries (no need to buy replacement batteries of spend countless, impatient hours waiting for it to recharge!); it is rugged, durable and made of high quality plastics (how all ride-on toys should be!); easy to operate (even adults can figure it out); QUIET (though that doesn't mean that the rider will be!); can be used indoors or outdoors (preferably on a smooth, flat surface); and is even adult friendly!

So how do you win?

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me who you would give the PlaSmart PlasmaCar to. Please be sure to include your email address if it is not easily found on your Blogger profile.

Extra Entries: Once you have completed the mandatory entry you can earn more chances to win! Please leave a separate comment for each:

1) Become a follower of my blog. Already a follower? Just let me know!

2) Follow me on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway. You can Tweet once a day. Leave me a link to your Tweet! To make it easier simply click on the "Tweetmeme Retweet" me button at the top of my blog.

3) Earn FIVE extra entries by blogging about this giveaway! Post about it on your blog and link back to this thread. Let me know where to find it on your blog! Be sure to comment five extra times for five extra chances to win!

Contest is open to US & Canada residents only (sorry International friends!) One winner will be chosen at midnight E.S.T. on Sunday, April 25th via Random.org. Winner will be announced here on this blog as well as be sent an email notification. Response is required within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.

Thank you to CSN Stores for allowing me to host this great giveaway!

GOOD LUCK!

(Disclaimer: CSN Stores contacted me to host this giveaway. I received no compensation in return. Thank you CSN Stores!)

Macaroni and Cheese Cups

We've got the sickies in our house! Fever, coughing, whining.....thank goodness no vomiting! So I feel as if I have been cooped up and unproductive. You would think that by being "stuck" at home I would get a lot of sewing, cleaning, etc. done but when constantly interrupted by two little ones....I give up!

*Sigh*

But I still have to feed the family. I've tried a couple of new recipes over the last couple of days and thought I'd share one with you all...macaroni and cheese cups. The first time I had these was about two years ago - when my fabulous cook of a brother-in-law made some fancy-schmancy ones. I believe he used this recipe or something similar. I'm embarrassed to say that I couldn't stop shoveling them into my mouth. Actually - EVERYONE was. I would've fought for the last one...but that would be rather immature, right? ;) Anyways. I made something similar last night tweaking different recipes I found on the internet:

Here's one on it's own little special plate.
It deserves it's own plate. Trust me.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 1/2 pound uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/3 cup toasted bread crumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
   
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Grease muffin cups with butter. Alternative - spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. I did this on my second batch and didn't notice a difference in looks or taste. That'll save you a few calories.
   
3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 minutes. Add milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses. Fold in macaroni.
4. Divide macaroni and cheese among prepared muffin cups. (Note - I used a regular size 12-count cupcake/muffin pan and made 16 macaroni cups.) Top with toasted bread crumbs.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes in pans, remove carefully using sharp knife.

They also reheat well. I know. I just ate three of them. ;)