tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73574786904006530102024-02-07T06:00:05.678-08:00Your BuddiesProduct reviews and our experiences with a growing family, a yellow labrador puppy, and professional careers. Stuff we've bought, stuff we like, what we know.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-54448822193393986042010-06-07T13:56:00.000-07:002010-06-09T13:36:44.347-07:00Why Coffeemate considers its creamer to be non-dairyI wrote to Coffeemate to inform them that the Non-dairy claim on their coffee creamer is misleading. Here is the response I got:<br /><br />June 2, 2010<br />Dear Ms. Brown,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to contact Nestlé® Coffee-mate® Non-Dairy Creamer regarding our products being labeled as non dairy. We welcome questions and comments from loyal consumers such as yourself and appreciate this opportunity to assist you.<br /><br />The ingredient you're referring to is sodium caseinate, a milk derivative as stated on our label. Although sodium caseinate is a milk derivative, the process of manufacturing sodium caseinate is significantly different from that of other dairy ingredients.<br /><br />Specifically, casein, the milk protein, is so materially altered during processing that both dairy scientists and government regulators no longer regard it as a true dairy substance.<br /><br />This is why sodium caseinate is classified as a non-dairy ingredient by the FDA and can be added to products labeled as non-dairy. Sodium caseinate is not a source of lactose.<br /><br />At Nestlé, we are dedicated to you and your family throughout every phase of your lives. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services.<br /><br />We appreciate your interest in our products and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Beverly Watson<br />Consumer Response RepresentativeDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-46234060658293294312010-05-31T09:01:00.001-07:002010-05-31T09:15:19.749-07:00Coffeemate Creamer is not Dairy-FreeBeware of coffeemate "non dairy" creamer, it does contain a milk product. I found this one out the hard way. I looked at the label and assumed that non-dairy meant that there would be no dairy products in the creamer. I had the creamer a couple days in a row and began to see my nursing baby, who is allergic to dairy, have a skin reaction. I couldn't be live it. The culprit--<strong>sodium caseinate, a milk derivative</strong>. This is listed in the ingredients on the back of coffeemate liquid creamer, however I was naive and trusted the words "non dairy" on the front. How misleading. Of course it is my responsibility to read every ingredient and apparently non-dairy does not mean dairy-free.<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B002766R8E&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br />Here are the ingredients in Coffeemate's "Non Dairy" Hazelnut Liquid Creamer:<br />Water, Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and/or Cotton-Seed Oil, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative), Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 60, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Carrageenan, Beta-Carotene Color.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-60740544327815056392010-05-29T11:18:00.000-07:002010-05-30T11:26:28.520-07:00My Favorite Dairy-free Milk SubstitutesDairy-Free products/substitutions I like<br /><br /><strong>Chocolate Ice Cream Substitute</strong><br />-Trader Joe's chocolate sorbet (much creamier than grocery store brands)<br />-"Purely Decadent" coconut milk chocolate ice cream<br /><br /><strong>Yogurt</strong><br />-"So Delicious" cultured coconut milk (I like the chocolate)<br /><br /><strong>Coffee Creamer</strong><br />-so far I've found "So Delicious" cocnut milk creamer to be the best<br /><br /><strong>Cheese Substitute</strong><br />-avocadoDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-33647869160974686502010-05-28T20:33:00.000-07:002010-05-29T11:09:14.272-07:00Living Dairy-Free<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtwBFK51IkRPzUgvNWBqn_7_WirAbYncZC872BepnimnS_mi1FJa7WL903BzgZspBE_Srp0F4tBotQFlkvCOGqI2-gYNjgrwALYxL_QXW625MVobvVju6-S953xZPsaSNH1JHhiHKKTdr/s1600/1222109585wbN0vX%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtwBFK51IkRPzUgvNWBqn_7_WirAbYncZC872BepnimnS_mi1FJa7WL903BzgZspBE_Srp0F4tBotQFlkvCOGqI2-gYNjgrwALYxL_QXW625MVobvVju6-S953xZPsaSNH1JHhiHKKTdr/s200/1222109585wbN0vX%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476530344965863954" /></a>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-62306143369957367612010-05-28T19:47:00.000-07:002010-05-29T11:11:50.075-07:00Infantile Acne and Dairy AllergyLiving Dairy-Free for my Girlie<br /><br />When my baby girl was 4 weeks old, I started noticing all kinds of bumps on her face. They seemed to get worse each day and I knew it probably had something to do with what I was eating. I took her to the doctor for an RSV recheck and also asked about the bumps on her skin. I expected to hear that what I saw was eczema, but the pediatrician told me that it was actually infantile acne. She told me it would last from four to six months. I was also told that I could but some hydro cortisone cream on her skin to treat it, but why do that to a baby for a cosmetic problem. I was skeptical, but accepted this fate.<br />However, when we went to play group the following week, I mentioned her skin to the moms there and many of them said that their babies had the same thing and it took a while to go away. One mom told me that her babies had it and it went away when she went off of dairy. She told me that she went off of dairy for 6 months and their skin completely cleared up and their ear infections improved as well.<br />This seemed like an impossible task for me, but knowing that this skin reaction was actually a food allergy motivated me to do it for my girl. I didn't want to cause her a permanent allergy by consuming something that she was allergic to. I don't know why doctors don't tell breastfeeding moms this, but I sure wish they would. I'm sure a lot more moms would gladly give up dairy for their babies. <br />We're at 4 and a half months now and as long as I stay away from dairy, my girl has no bumps. I have consumed minimal amounts of dairy every 3 weeks or so just to see if she continues to have a reaction and immediately the bumps appear. <br />What I have learned is that most babies have difficulty processing cow's milk until 6 months of age. Some show this inability to break down cow's milk in their skin, others in irritability, and I'm sure others show it in other ways. To me this makes a lot of sense why so many children are developing dairy allergies. If they cannot tolerate it and we continue to give it to them before they can break it down, can we be causing permanent allergies? In my opinion the answer is yes. What a problem would be for milk based formulas..Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-9858745143024706752010-05-27T18:09:00.000-07:002010-05-27T18:19:43.065-07:00Is Litehouse's Honey Mustard salad dressing still dairy-free?Litehouse Honey Mustard Dressing is Dairy Free.<br /><br />Several months ago I purchased Litehouse Honey Mustard dressing because it was dairy-free. More recently I purchased a new bottle and saw that there continued to bew no dairy ingredients however, the label claimed that it contained milk ingredients. This prompted me to email Litehouse in order to find out which ingredient was the culprit. The responded within an hour!<br />It turns out it was a mistake. The label was printed with the wrong information on it. Litehouse assured me that this dressing is still, and will continue to be, dairy-free. It is also gluten-free which is an added bonus.<br />Here is the email I received from Litehouse:<br /><br />Dear Kimberly,<br /><br />Thank you for contacting us regarding your recent purchase or Litehouse Honey <br />mustard Dressing. We always appreciate hearing from our customers.<br /><br />There was a printing error on the new labels for this product. The problem has <br />been changed and the labels with the error have been discarded. Rest assured, <br />the recipe has NOT changed and does not contain any dairy products. You should <br />see the change back to the correct information on future jars. In the mean <br />while, there are still some jars on the market with this allergen statement <br />remaining. <br /><br />I have mailed some coupons to the address you listed in your e-mail for future <br />purchases of Litehouse products. We are sorry for the confusion. We thank you <br />for being a dedicated and observant Litehouse customer and for bringing this to <br />our attention. Feel free to contact us again if you have other comments or <br />questions.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Sheri Lock <br />Consumer Response<br />Litehouse, Inc.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-54320613965026230542009-11-13T16:22:00.000-08:002009-11-13T16:39:16.001-08:00Long Length Blackout ShadesWhere is the best place to buy long length blackout shades? <br /><br />I looked everywhere for long length blackout curtains for my toddler's room. I needed at the least 95 inches and something that looked nice. I searched Amazon, Target, Linens N' Things, Pottery Barn, and then I found Walmart.com. Personally, I do not like the Walmart store. It just seems dirty, crowded, and the prices are not any cheaper than Target. Walmart.com is a whole different story. There are more products, cheaper prices, and great shipping options. I found many different options for blackout panels and I settled on a set of microsuede Mocha colored panels for my toddler's jungle themed room. Elsewhere, these would have cost upwards of $60 per panel. At Walmart.com they were $20 each.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-77610466725343288052009-11-06T12:31:00.000-08:002009-11-06T12:38:36.050-08:00Looking for a girl nameI borrowed this book from a friend with my last baby and this time I decided to purchase it. This book is different than most baby name books because instead of extensive lists that make you fall asleep, this book organizes the names with other pertinent information such as popularity over time, complementary middle names, good sibling names, etc. I am hoping this book does the trick and gives my husband and I the name we've been looking for.<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0767917529&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-39265555351848277892009-10-18T19:18:00.000-07:002009-10-18T19:24:14.563-07:00A Great Book When Considering VaccinesThis is an excellent book for all parents. The author is a practicing pediatrician who chose not to vaccinate her own children. I appreciate the way that she outlines the risks and benefits of the vaccines you will be asked to give your children. She also lists the ingredients in the vaccines, including human fetal tissue. This is a great source for anyone who is weighing the options. I feel her book presents an unbiased approach to the vaccine issue and simply presents the information in a "concise" manner.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1578262518&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-49575316196113147392009-10-10T14:41:00.000-07:002009-10-10T14:51:35.037-07:00Do vaccines contain fetal human tissue?I received this article and wrote this reponse to it.<br />http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.about.com%2Fod%2Fmedicalissuesandautis1%2Ff%2Fvaxfetal.htm&h=aef33eab266e1331038bc4ae3679af28<br /><br />Unfortunately there is so much conflicting information out there for consumers. I have many resources that continue to support that Human Diploid tissue continues to be used in vaccines, and not just from random internet articles like the one I linked to. What I do know is that it has been used in Rubella (which is in the MMR), Polio, and Chickenpox--this info. I have gained from medical doctors practicing pediatrics. I do also know that it has been used in some flu shots. When they are made in countries other than the US, I have a difficult time trusting what the CDC is saying about them. We have to remember how many times the CDC has "misinformed" us about things deemed to be safe. They continue to say that Thimerosal is safe, while the EPA calls it toxic.<br /><br />My personal feeling is that it doesn't matter if new fetuses are used or not. If they were ever used, then their presence is still in the vaccine (very much like Thimerosal cannot completely be ruled out of the MMR even though they try to purport that it was taken out--traces can still be found in it). I did a lot of thinking and researching when considering vaccines for my son(by the way, I have given him the Polio shot, but I no longer feel good about this and will discontinue). <br /><br />To me, the Bible is completely clear on the issue of abortion. But it is each person's decision. I finally came to this thought for me. During the Holocaust, the Nazis gained loads of information from conducting medical and psychological experiments on their prisoners. They probably gained some information that would be very valuable to us for saving lives today. The world has not allowed this information to be be released because it would be wrong. The way they experimented on humans like they were animals was wrong and would be completely offensive to release the information. I feel the same way about abortion (and stem cell research for that matter). I don't agree with even one baby being experimented on, even if this was discontinued or if they are using the same source over and over. I feel that God is very clear about how he feels about life. I also feel like He has given me a gift of knowing how important every life is.<br /><br />This is my belief, and I don't expect everyone to follow it. But I do expect people to hear both sides of the issue and to do their own research.<br /><br />Hopefully I have encouraged you to think.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-64012560353826116772009-10-08T14:25:00.000-07:002009-10-08T14:29:55.027-07:00H1N1 Vaccine Ingredientswww.childhoodshots.com/uploads/SwineFLuVaccineFactSheet.pdf <br />H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Facts to Consider<br />In order to make informed vaccine decisions, you must know what the<br />ingredients are in the vaccine. There are no long-term safety studies done<br />on any vaccines, including the flu vaccines. This new flu vaccine will be<br />released without adequate safety studies.<br />Common Flu Vaccine Ingredients include:<br /> Egg protein, many are allergic to eggs<br /><strong> Formaldehyde- Formalyn (formalin) is a 37 percent solution of<br />gaseous formaldehyde which includes methanol. (Used in vaccines<br />as a tissue fixative) Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a<br />hazardous compound and it is vapor toxic.</strong> Polysorbate 80 shown to cause infertility in mice<br /> Sodium Chloride and Calcium Chloride<br /> Monosodium Glutamate (MSG):C5H8NNaO4, a Stabilizer MSG -<br />MSG intolerance: There have been numerous studies of allergies<br />and/or sensitivities to MSG, attributed to the free glutamic acid<br />component, which has been blamed for causing a wide variety of<br />physical symptoms such as migraines, nausea, digestive upsets,<br />drowsiness, heart palpitation, hair loss, asthma, anaphylactic shock,<br />rapidly increasing diabetes, and many other complaints.<br /> Potassium phosphate- a soluble salt which is used as a fertilizer, a<br />food additive and a fungicide. It is a source of phosphorus and<br />potassium. It is also a buffering agent.<br /><strong> Thimerosal- a form of mercury still found in some multi-vile vaccines.</strong><br /> Polyoxidonium- Synthetic polymers and nanomaterials display<br />selective phenotypic effects in cells and in the body that affect signal<br />transduction mechanisms involved in inflammation, differentiation,<br />proliferation, and apoptosis. When physically mixed or covalently<br />conjugated with cytotoxic agents, bacterial DNA or antigens,<br />polymers can drastically alter specific genetically controlled<br />responses to these agents.<br /> Squalene- An oil based adjuvant that has never been approved in the<br />US as safe, can cause blindness, autoimmune dysfunction and can<br />inhibit sperm production. More than two dozen peer-reviewed<br />scientific papers from ten different laboratories throughout the U.S.,<br />Europe, Asia, and Australia have been published documenting the<br />development of autoimmune disease in animals subjected to<br />2<br />squalene-based adjuvants. Novartis will make a flu vaccine using<br />MF59 consisting of Squalene, Tween 80 - A recent study (December<br />2005) discovered that Tween80 can cause anaphylaxis, a sometimes<br />fatal reaction characterized by a sharp drop in blood pressure, hives,<br />and breathing difficulties.<br /> Span85 another oil<br /><strong> Human Diploid Tissue- organ and tissue from aborted baby tissue is<br />now used in manufacturing many vaccines.</strong> Vaccines given in the past have contained H1N1 viruses; this is not a<br />new virus. (novaccine.com)<br />For complete ingredient list go to<br />World Association of Vaccine Education (WAVE)<br />www.novaccine.comDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-61350580406660378392009-10-08T10:20:00.001-07:002009-10-08T10:20:27.170-07:00She's Coming<center><embed src="http://www.widdlytinks.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-butterfly/pregnancybutterfly.swf" FlashVars="t1=I'm Having a Baby!!&y=2010&m=1&d=11" quality="high" wmode="transparent" width="400" height="400" name="Pregnancy Butterfly Countdown" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="samedomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /></embed><br><a href="http://www.widdlytinks.com/">Pregnancy Tickers from WiddlyTinks.com</a></center>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-17585062952265647642009-09-25T20:21:00.000-07:002009-09-25T20:28:43.935-07:00Who is benefiting from the H1N1 scare?Who is stands to benefit from the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic?<br /><br />Hand sanitizer companies<br />Clorox<br />Lysol<br />The Drug Companies<br /><br />Have you heard that H1N1 is much milder than they thought it would be? Have you heard that it is actually much less potent than the regular flu? Have you heard that it has not mutated like they feared it would? Have you heard that Drug Companies will be making $20 per vaccine?Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-23834655347098187802009-09-24T14:40:00.000-07:002009-09-24T14:44:00.751-07:00Why parents are homeschooling.Is it any wonder why so many parents are choosing to home school? Between the unions, the textbooks, and displays like this one parents are bound to think twice before sending their kids off to school.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrsl8o4ZPoDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-47828301228868900032009-09-12T20:56:00.000-07:002009-09-12T21:11:27.407-07:00March Against Spending<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjiiu4y3_UJvezn82KPFy5QlGTgDR855w7LDuhe3oUyUY73YTzn8HrepmV1cuLCSKBxR3E8IKsFWb7bKWUkL58mTRHgb7xx37GHpQmbaeL9hBdd27hGptVZhjrDGlIXz_RqjuXY5HqYIq/s1600-h/article-1213056-0666DB48000005DC-801_634x330%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjiiu4y3_UJvezn82KPFy5QlGTgDR855w7LDuhe3oUyUY73YTzn8HrepmV1cuLCSKBxR3E8IKsFWb7bKWUkL58mTRHgb7xx37GHpQmbaeL9hBdd27hGptVZhjrDGlIXz_RqjuXY5HqYIq/s200/article-1213056-0666DB48000005DC-801_634x330%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380799773881300994" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplTrOM-PgEVdSCbULuosIBTI0MrOMLvfvdv2RM8GEV9TZUDPtg6vMRVCOIly7cAaga4Lmaomh3ypZlOJTEKznRxLyhDIi24ATF9TdPrHmveYk3yWnLRLv-Q_DhORCRPgd6fLaZEknA4_7/s1600-h/capt.photo_1252786324933-1-0%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 129px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplTrOM-PgEVdSCbULuosIBTI0MrOMLvfvdv2RM8GEV9TZUDPtg6vMRVCOIly7cAaga4Lmaomh3ypZlOJTEKznRxLyhDIi24ATF9TdPrHmveYk3yWnLRLv-Q_DhORCRPgd6fLaZEknA4_7/s200/capt.photo_1252786324933-1-0%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380796493025161378" /></a><br /><br /><br />Up to two million march to US Capitol to protest against Obama's spending in 'tea-party' demonstration<br /><br />Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1213056/Up-million-march-US-Capitol-protest-Obamas-spending-tea-party-demonstration.html#ixzz0QxJDWeRrDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-20018245825353200172009-09-04T06:02:00.000-07:002009-09-04T09:48:42.344-07:00Van Jones and President ObamaBarack Obama has told us that if we want to know what his policies are, look at the people he surrounds himself with. One person who is very close to him is Van Jones.<br /><br />It only takes a few video clips to realize that Van Jones, special advisor to the president, is anti-white, anti-law enforcement, pro-communist, pro-socialist, and pro-conspiracy theorist on the subject of 9-11. Big deal right? Who is this guy and why do his views matter to me? It is America right, the place where everyone is entitled to his own opinion?<br /><br />The scariest part of listening to Van Jones’ words is that you hear a lot of the president in them. This is not merely intuition or conjecture on my part, but direct words spoken by our president that can be found in Jones’ “motivational” speeches. Van Jones speaks of fundamentally changing the system. Sound familiar? Van Jones speaks of the racism in law enforcement. Ring a bell with any recent events ending in a beer summit? What about the investigation of the CIA? He also speaks of the redistribution of wealth. Barack Obama campaigned on spreading the wealth. Van Jones speaks of starting with the indoctrination of children to get your message across and has been involved in the school system. Is this why parents are concerned about our president going into the schools? Van Jones is on the board of the Apollo Alliance, which wrote the stimulus package. It’s not surprising that many frivolous items in the stimulus package support the views of Van Jones.<br /><br />Study Van Jones and you will understand the president, his policies, his thinking. Study Van Jones and you will realize why so many people are worried. Study Van Jones and you will understand everyone surrounding the president and you too should be scared.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-16229023819749717942009-09-01T09:50:00.000-07:002009-09-01T09:54:24.788-07:00Breastfeeding and Breast CancerIt just seems like when God designs something, it is best. Well, it doesn't seem like it. It actually is. <br />I just heard a report out today that women can decrease their risk of breast cancer by 40% by maintaining a healthy weight, not drinking too much alcohol (one drink a day for women), and breastfeeding. Not only is breastfeeding best for baby, but it is best for mom too!Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-34222005157805321432009-08-31T19:25:00.001-07:002009-08-31T19:26:06.788-07:00Garage Salers BewareCheck out this article regarding news laws on what can be sold second hand.<br /><br />http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1395184.htmlDominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-69529185868165299962009-08-08T10:12:00.000-07:002009-08-08T10:19:45.635-07:00Gluten Free Dairy Free Slow Cooker Salsa ChickenAn Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Slow Cooker Recipe<br /><br />What you will need:<br />Boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders<br />1 jar of salsa<br />1 cup of water<br />1 can of corn, drained<br />1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed<br />rice<br />shredded cheese (optional)<br /><br />Place frozen chicken in crock pot. Add water and salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. One hour before serving place corn and black beans in the crock pot and stir. Serve over rice and top with cheese (optional).Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-3328200187626369472009-08-06T09:17:00.000-07:002009-08-08T10:20:57.806-07:00Our Favorite Macaroni and CheeseI like this recipe because it contains no processed ingredients and it only uses one pot and one baking dish. It is also easy to tweak to your family's tastes and health concerns. I found this at allrecipes.com<br /><br />Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br />1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni <br />1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (I grate mine for a fresher taste)<br />1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese (I use 2%)<br />1 (8 ounce) container sour cream <br />1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese <br />salt and pepper to taste <br />1 cup dry bread crumbs (I do not add the bread crumbs or the butter)<br />1/4 cup butter, melted <br />**I also add 3/4 cup of milk to make it creamier.<br />DIRECTIONS<br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain. <br />In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture. <br />Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden. Stir and enjoy!<br />**Our oven runs hot so I cooked it at 325 for 25 minutes then 350 for 15.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-24430493545164858242009-08-03T09:04:00.001-07:002009-08-03T09:06:35.442-07:00The Truth Behind Obama's Healthcare Plan<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p-bY92mcOdk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p-bY92mcOdk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-63245374580078919102009-07-12T20:18:00.000-07:002009-07-12T20:37:24.315-07:00Little Tikes Endless Adventures Climber and SlideOur 13 month old is working on his large motor skills. It was the little things that gave it away like him knocking down chairs and trying to climb on them, him trying to climb up on the bed and couch, and him desiring to push larger items around the house. When one of our dining chairs broke I knew we needed some appropriate play equipment, preferably outdoor play equipment.<br /><br />I began researching outdoor climbers, slides, swings, and play houses and was shocked at the prices. I would have to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to get the playard I wanted. So I went to craigslist. I found out right away when there is a good deal, it goes fast as I missed out on several great finds. I stuck with it and saw a play house advertised at a garage sale. We went to the garage sale and again, missed out on a good deal, but we headed around the corner to another one. We were astounded to find an amazing deal!<br /><br />We are now the proud owners of a gently used Little Tikes Endless Adventures Climber and Slide. The best part, we only paid $40 for all of it instead of the retail price of $400! And of course, our little climber loves them!<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00030EPJO&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001OC5YLI&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-61067284506583395132009-07-09T19:43:00.000-07:002009-07-09T19:47:29.677-07:00Obama and Juinior G8 Delegates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsUrHb-A23EZ4G-RPCOSc9fAlkNKlvZZI4bjqCpAje302Ys1lgMEuJUJc7lwKStPPJnK1DpTX0tsecwblXh0XgWZi1cCUNx7y2zfGSOHqaS_M8yUwBGvruo_tCRaT5dovROjjCF5wrhCX/s1600-h/r3356552547%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsUrHb-A23EZ4G-RPCOSc9fAlkNKlvZZI4bjqCpAje302Ys1lgMEuJUJc7lwKStPPJnK1DpTX0tsecwblXh0XgWZi1cCUNx7y2zfGSOHqaS_M8yUwBGvruo_tCRaT5dovROjjCF5wrhCX/s200/r3356552547%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356656843262588834" /></a><br /><br />I found this picture on the Drudge Report. I'm not sure if it just looks like the two leaders are checking out this young woman, or if they really are. Either way, it is a funny moment captured by the photographer. Apparently they were taking their places to be photographed with Junior G8 delegates.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-40721526631611987422009-07-05T12:40:00.000-07:002009-07-05T12:46:44.065-07:00BooksI am a non-fiction junky. I think it has something to do with my love for learning. It must be the teacher in me. Here are some books I am working my way through slowly but surely.<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B002BDVUGM&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B002C949MM&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001T5WLO8&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />It is becoming even more clear just how strong-willed our child is so this one is for him.<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=yourbudd-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1414313632&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357478690400653010.post-58618253190003552352009-06-29T13:58:00.000-07:002009-06-29T14:24:01.466-07:00Let's Apply ItHere is my first attempt at a discussion.<br /><br />Let's take this idea of Unity and apply it to Jon and Kate as our case study. In doing this we are making a lot of assumptions. We are assuming 1. that Jon and Kate are believers, 2. that Jon and Kate believe God brought them together, and 3. that Jon and Kate believe/believed that God wanted their marriage to be a reflection of the church. In doing this we are also only able to use what we have been given on the show and the media some of which may or may not be true and may or may not be "reality".<br /><br />Someone said to me recently that they thought that Jon was okay with Kate "ruling the roost" until the show started getting really popular. When it got more popular, this person believes that people started pointing out Kate's faults (divisiveness) to Jon and thus started a spiral. Don't we find our partners faults enough on our own? Imagine if the media joins in the game. Thus, Unity was broken.<br /><br />I suggest that Jon and Kate were more unified in the early shows. They had to be. They were both working and they had to rely on each other much more heavily to get things done. They had to stay united to remain in control. As the show progressed, they received more help, and needed each other less. When this happened, they didn't make it a priority to continue fostering their unity.<br /><br />I also suggest that their communication skills began to deteriorate as their unity did. They go hand in hand. I saw a pretty good example of communication on one of the early shows. It was the Christmas shopping episode. Here they all were in the toy store shopping for everyone in the family. Kate was stressed as usual. Jon felt that he was doing his part. At one point Kate began yelling rather loudly to Jon across several aisles. Now, for the good communication. Outside when they were loading the car Jon expressed his feelings to Kate. He said something like he felt very embarrassed when she yelled at him like that and that he felt like she was treating him like a child in front of the whole store. She responded in a very positive manner and I believe they allowed us to see something close to an apology. The best communication and conflict resolution I saw from them. A true unity builder.<br /><br />On every episode, Jon and Kate share their thoughts and feelings at the end of the show. The producers ask them questions and lead the discussion in the direction they want it to go. At times they just share funny stories about the kids. At times they share about their frustrations about their marriage (mostly Kate the talker). How can this ever unify a marriage? Sharing your grievances in front of everyone instead of with each other? Unity killer. Maybe they did set aside time to talk about the days events off camera, but from everything they said, this never happened.<br /><br />Please feel free to share your thoughts or experiences from your own life.Dominic and Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124981169835272374noreply@blogger.com0