tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54603656739329915032012-01-05T14:15:17.161-08:00The Baby Kottage is a parenting blog. We used to be a full-service website but closed our site on November 1, 2010 after over 2 years of being active on the web. Today, we keep in touch with parents through our blog, Twitter & Facebook pages. Thank you for visiting us today!The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-8369085716808223112011-12-24T16:51:00.001-08:002011-12-24T16:54:31.734-08:00

For a new twist on hot chocolate, try this recipe! 6 semi-chocolate bakers squares4 peppermint candy canes 8 cups of milk pinch of saltUse a large saucepot. Crush candy canes. Melt chocolate & peppermint in the pot over low heat until smooth. Once the chocolate & peppermint is melted, add milk. Stir well and serve in mugs. Enjoy!Serves 8-10

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-78001440233119474082011-12-11T23:41:00.000-08:002011-12-11T23:47:00.414-08:00

2 Quick & Easy Money Saving Tips! As a family of 8 I’m always searching for ways to reduce our budget without having to sacrifice quality.1.) Using Vinegar to clean & disinfect! I love this idea. Since 2009 I have slowly introduced vinegar into my cleaning routine and today it’s what I use 99% of the time (well-meaning husband likes to by the commercial stuff when I’m not home). You can use it to

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-12909089909117257072011-09-26T15:56:00.000-07:002011-09-26T15:58:17.491-07:00

I started to use white vinegar as a cleaning agent in 2009. Usually I would use Lysol concentrate with water, but never bleach. I didn’t like the smell of vinegar and didn’t know how to get essential oils in order to create a wonderful smelling spray. I finally found a site that I really like, Mountain Rose Herbs.To make the cleaning solution you need water & white vinegar.Place 2 cups of white

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-24060140841670841452011-01-14T11:33:00.000-08:002011-01-14T11:43:44.872-08:00

My kids love Mac & Cheese so I decided to check out a recipe for homemade mac & cheese and this is a winner!! My recipe feeds my entire family with little to no leftovers, so I would say it has 8-10 servings. Here's the recipe:Preheat oven to 350 degrees1 box (16 oz) of elbow noodles5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (I love cheese, most recipes called for only 2...clearly not enough!) Be sure

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-59936126781076882742010-11-26T15:50:00.000-08:002010-11-26T15:59:48.327-08:00

Rose Kottage is a specialty shop through CafePress that has unique items for the whole family!

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-89126887880469498092010-11-25T13:49:00.000-08:002010-11-25T14:02:23.835-08:00

So the kids wanted Apple Crisp and I wanted an Apple pie, so I decided to take my Apple Crisp recipe and modify it into a pie for a Thanksgiving dessert.I used left over apples, so it was 2 different kinds of red apples.4 apples1/2 cup plain oatmeal (cooked but not overdone.)1 egg2tbs melted butter1tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp all-spice1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp baking

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-16705044466138822732010-11-24T19:55:00.000-08:002010-11-24T19:57:34.034-08:00

SONG FOR A FIFTH CHILDby Ruth Hulburt Hamilton, 1958 Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth empty the dustpan, poison the moth, hang out the washing and butter the bread, sew on a button and make up a bed. Where is the mother whose house is so shocking? She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking. Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue (lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo)

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-10034267218911372332010-11-24T15:43:00.001-08:002010-11-24T16:23:57.516-08:00

This is a recipe for Yellow Squash Casserole. It's a perfect dish to be served along side your Holiday dinners!You'll need a 9x9 in pan or other dish of similar size.3 Yellow Squash1 can of evaporated milk1 can of mushroom soupsalt/pepper to taste1-2 eggs (1 extra large or 2 medium)1 cup shredded cheese1 cup of bread crumbs*2 tbs of butter (melted)Slice the squash and place in a large mixing

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-39605930902109761822010-11-21T20:27:00.000-08:002010-11-22T09:33:51.082-08:00

This chili is perfect for those chilly nights when you want some yummy comfort food.Ingredients:1-1 1/2 pounds of ground beef1/2 a yellow onion chopped1-2 garlic cloves1 bag kidney beans1/2 tsp garlic salt1 tsp crushed red pepper28 oz diced tomatoes (don't drain!)12oz tomato paste1 tbs corn starch (add to 1 tsp of cold water until dissolved)8 cups of water3 chicken bouillon cubes3-5 tsp chili

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-9814593683350816592010-11-02T13:35:00.000-07:002010-11-02T13:38:16.011-07:00

We placed 96th in the StartupNation's Leading Mom's in Business! Thank you so much for helping us achieve our goal in placing in the top 100! http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/7695/index.php

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-62978723544274625392010-11-02T13:25:00.000-07:002010-11-02T13:27:44.281-07:00

Many of our blog entries have been deleted. this is to reflect the change in that the our site is closed. We didn't want to have old links that didn't work on our blog. We will be begin to bring articles and reviews for you to subscribe to. We look forward to providing you with the most up to date parenting advice and information.

Rosemarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-82517276929682617102010-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:002010-11-26T16:01:53.333-08:00

Due to family obligations, I'm closing our main site, http://www.thebabykottage.com/ November 1. This closing will also affect the message board.The domain/address will continue working through because it has already been paid for. It will be our new blog forwarding address!I will keep my twitter, FB, and blogger accounts associated with the site opened. I am still interested in passing on

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-14568877934484834722010-05-18T11:17:00.000-07:002010-05-18T11:22:05.926-07:00

The Baby Kottage has been entered into Startupnation Leading Moms in Business 2010 Competition! Please vote daily for our website! Last year we ranked #135 and we'd like to make it to the top 100!glitter-graphics.com

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-59554529429969283872010-03-31T11:55:00.000-07:002010-03-31T12:00:19.941-07:00

Cafepress is one way The Baby Kottage makes money to keep the site up and running! Please visit us at http://www.cafepress.com/rose_kottage for awesome family gifts!And use this coupon for your purchase!$5 off any purchase of $50 or more.Coupon code: DYERSJUDGE. This offer is valid until April, 2010.

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-5336265941789273212010-03-31T11:51:00.000-07:002010-03-31T11:54:33.288-07:00

Friday, April 2, 201012:00am - 11:50pmThis is not in a specific location...this is all over the world.....wherever you are....whatever you are doing...JUST WEAR BLUE :)http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=398173329993&ref=mf

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-21704472131645567592010-01-12T11:04:00.000-08:002010-01-12T11:05:32.754-08:00

I went to delete the old Baby Kottage page and deleted the wrong one. So I had to create a new page:The Baby Kottage on Facebook!

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-21556267766516687712009-08-11T19:40:00.000-07:002009-08-11T19:49:56.711-07:00

by Rosemary E. KingPreparing room for baby with a nursery is fun, but it can also be expensive, if you don't know what products you really need to survive those first few months! As a mom of six, I can tell you that you don’t need a lot of fancy stuff for the baby! Some place to sleep, food, diapers and food are all you need those first few months. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-14247389412494693452009-05-23T15:13:00.000-07:002009-05-23T15:16:12.294-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Rosemary E. KingTBKAdmin1@gmail.com THE BABY KOTTAGE VOTED ONE OF TOP 200 LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS IN STARTUPNATION COMPETITION Hampton, VA – May 4, 2009 - The Baby Kottage announced today that it has been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-76339295462878863722009-02-20T22:03:00.000-08:002009-02-20T22:04:20.449-08:00

PLEASE VOTE ONCE A DAY FOR THE BABY KOTTAGE TO WIN THE 2009 STARTUP NATION LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS COMPETITION!YOUR HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED! THANK YOU :)ROSI AND ALL THE STAFF AT TBK!!http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009/contestant/4861/index.phpVoting ends March 31, 2009

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-37602747971105137702008-12-04T15:53:00.000-08:002008-12-04T15:54:56.266-08:00

Healthy for the Holidays by Dana/Dayzy Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat... That doesn't mean that we have to be! Here are some tips for preparing and eating healthier this Christmas.1. Roast your turkey on a rack to keep it from taking a hot bath in the fat drippings.2. Cook the stuffing in a separate dish, not inside the turkey.3. If you use pre-packaged stuffing, try to find one

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-54737093345233931002008-10-25T10:07:00.001-07:002008-10-25T10:07:47.159-07:00

1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheetnear them. It also repels mice.\2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or intrailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps micefrom entering your vehicle.3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albumsthat don't get opened too often.4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bouncethrough a belt loop when outdoors during mosquitoseason.5.

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-89222204921546677362008-07-17T17:57:00.001-07:002008-07-17T17:58:07.526-07:00

The Baby Kottage has been collecting expired coupons for the US Military to send overseas. As of July 12th we've collected over $560+ in coupons. Thanks so much to all our members helping this wonderful cause!

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-82357542007391021062008-07-16T17:32:00.000-07:002008-07-16T17:35:01.650-07:00

Our Members list their BEST vinegar tips! - In a normal amount of bath water, add 1/4-1/2 cup to kill diaper rash.- Wash windows, mirrors, anything glass. NO STREAKS!!! (All those baby wash cloths work good for this cuz they leave no lint.- Ant killer. Also kills the scent of the trail so they don't come back.- Run it through coffee pot to clean the insides.- Clean the shower.- Put

The Baby Kottagenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460365673932991503.post-38437060786321950152008-07-15T11:44:00.000-07:002008-07-15T11:50:17.412-07:00

The official Blogger Page for The Baby Kottage, an online community and web site for moms and dads. Our site is open to all adult parents, couples wishing to become pregnant and their families and friends. Join us at The Baby Kottage for our main site and forums. Which offers Due Date Clubs, Playgrounds (aka Birthday Clubs), Fitness Challenge, Cooking Classes, Mens and Women's sections and much

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