
{recording life} My Life List

intentional living, little by little
Any other affordable maternity clothes out there? I know different stores are creating their own lines all the time, so if you have a favorite, please share!
I love link lists.
There’s nothing better than word of mouth, so when a blogger recommends a
recipe, a new shop or a great read, I am all about it! Here are a few things
I’ve come across this week…
1. Since becoming a mom, I’ve become a big fan of the tote bag. Loved this round-up on 6th Street Design School…the shape of #8 is perfect for the car and #16 makes an awesome beach bag. Be sure to check out all of the options!
2. Do you have a problem with soap scum like me? I’m getting desperate for a good solution, so I’m anxious to try this recipe.
3. One of my 2012 goals was to become less dependent on the Internet and make the time to connect with family and friends through good ol’ snail mail. Needless to say, we’re halfway through the year and I’m failing miserably! This party confetti mix is so fun, it may be just what I need to get started!
4. Craft idea for the boys: Tissue Box Dinosaur Feet!
5. My family went to Disneyland when I was a kid. And while it was loads of fun, one of my fondest memories had nothing to do with the rides and everything to do with CHURROS! These Baked Cheater Churros are definitely on my “must make soon” list!
6. Window shopping for our Little Miss has been so fun! My latest find are these adorable BabyLit board books – on my wishlist are Pride & Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland.
7. Came across this list of money-saving tips via the wonder that is Pinterest. Lots of ideas and more good ones in the comments. If you’re looking to save a few bucks this summer, be sure to take a look.
8. Are you on Goodreads? I love how easy it is to keep my “to-read” lists organized. If you’re on, be sure to find me here so we can be friends!
Apparently, I’m a sucker for any dessert that fits in a 8″ square pan and includes fruit (exhibits A and B). But nothing says summer like a cobbler, right? After a crazy, pregnant “I need peach cobbler right now!” moment, I scoured the web for an easy recipe, but nothing seemed easy enough. Until this one! One warning, in case you are particular about cobblers: this recipe makes a more cakey version. I happen to love it that way, but you may have a different opinion.
Ingredients:
8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges (I used six, didn’t peel and cut into small chunks instead. I’m a rebel.)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch (I didn’t have any, so omitted. Still tasted great)
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Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
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Mix together: 3 tablespoons sugar & 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with a pastry blender (or just your fingers), until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
4. Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes. (It may just be my oven, but my cobbler was golden brown in half the time, about 13-15 minutes.)
Original recipe found here.
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