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Pizza Night…it’s just as big of a night as movie night around here, even bigger when we combine them! So how do you mix it up and make pizza night even better? We get different toppings usually, but this time we tried a different crust and may have just found our new pizza night tradition!
About Rustic Crust
We care as much about the flavor and convenience of our all natural and organic ready-made pizza crusts and pizza sauce as we do about the integrity of our ingredients. Rustic Crust products contain only the highest quality, all natural produce, herbs and whole grains – simple and healthy, All of our recipes are made with a short list of all natural and organic ingredients that are as easy to pronounce as they are to prepare. Quick, delicious and convenient, Rustic Crust helps make cooking fun again. In the same amount of time that it takes to order and pick up a pizza, or have one delivered, families can make and enjoy delectable Rustic Crust pizzas fresh, the way they want it.
Ready-Made All Natural Old World Pizza Crusts
All Natural Gluten Free Pizza Crust
All Natural Old World Pizza Sauce
Ciabatta Flatbread
Faster and more convenient than ordering a pizza from your local pizzeria, all natural Rustic Crust pizza crusts and products also stay fresher and keep their delicious flavor longer without refrigeration. Our ready-made pizza crusts are the ONLY ones of their kind that can be stored for several months in a pantry, naturally. Our all natural freshness packets preserve freshness without the need of artificial preservatives. The result is Rustic Crust’s perfect crustal balance-crispy at the edges, moist in the middle. Making a pizza crust is an art. Eating it is just plain fun!
We absolutely LOVED each and every bite…notice lack of photos? Yea…eaten up before any photos could be snapped. We each had our favorite crusts, The boys liked the Crispy Italian Thin Crust, I love the Cheesy Herb Pizza Crust, and my husband loved the Sea Salt & Basil Ciabatta Flatbread Crust. New favorite crusts, they add a whole new dimension to your pizza and gives your taste buds a burst of flavor.
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Designers are changing the face of charitable giving.
Below are a few ways you can combine your love of fashion with charity…
Shop at a charity resale boutique. These stores typically receive designer castaways and home furnishing items from socialites and fashionistas. You can either donate your clothing to a worthy cause, or shop to support your favorite charity. As an added benefit, shoppers can buy name brand clothing that is usually 50 to 85 percent off retail prices.
Donate prom dresses to help girls in need. If your budget is stretched too tight to fork over your cash, you can still donate and help prom goers on a budget. In fact, you can make cleaning out your closet a charitable undertaking. Instead of throwing out unwanted fashionable items, you can donate them so that your clothes and accessories can do some good in your community! You can ask your friends to donate their old bridesmaids’ dresses and their gently used formal gowns to help girls who cannot afford new dresses for their school dances. If you don’t have the designer duds available, you can also donate shoes, jewelry and evening handbags to support a worthy and fashion-related cause.
Donate your old handbags to help domestic violence. For the last seven years The Texas Advocacy Project, a non-profit that provides free legal services to those dealing with domestic violence, has collected thousands of donated purses and shipped them to 78 different shelters across the state. The key to the purse is what’s inside. Not only are there pamphlets on how to get help but the tag that’s sewn into the purse has the 1-800-347-HOPE help line number that anyone who is involved in domestic violence can call to get free legal help. Plus this purse drive is done in time for purses to be collected, cleaned, and shipped so children who come to the shelter with their mom can pick out a purse to give her for Mother’s Day.
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Okay, I hope that you are as excited about McFarland USA as I am…and I can’t quite tell you all about it yet, even though I’ve seen it and am bursting to tell you!! Today I’m going to share a new featurette including never-before-seen interviews with the cast and filmmakers.
Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.
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McFARLAND, USA is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on February 20th!

Once your little one is well acquainted with solids and is at least six months old, it’s time to introduce new tastes and textures to her palette. Continue to follow your baby’s cues. Go at her pace and do not move beyond simple solids before he/she’s ready.
When trying new flavors, gentle persistence may be necessary. Never, ever force feed your little one, but keep in mind that it often takes five or more tries before a baby takes to a new food. The more flavors you introduce, the more adventurous his palette will be later.
While still avoiding added salt and excess sugar, you can begin incorporating fresh herbs or mild spices to baby food, watching carefully for adverse or allergic reactions.
Butternut Squash
1 medium-large butternut squash
(can also use canned or frozen butternut squash puree; see below) 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup water or organic, low-sodium chicken stock
1 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg (optional)
If using fresh butternut squash… Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the squash’s hard shell. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon, and discard. Chop the squash into 1/2-inch sized chunks and place inside large bowl. Coat squash evenly with the oil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread the squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast the squash in the oven until very soft and beginning to brown, 40 to 50 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove the cooked squash from the baking sheet and puree in a food processor until completely smooth. Add fresh nutmeg if desired. Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size. If using canned or frozen butternut squash… In large stockpot, empty entire can of butternut squash puree along with chicken stock and nutmeg. Make sure that mixture is heated throughout, to about 160 degrees.
Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
Country Pumpkin
This recipe calls for fresh roasted pumpkin…but here’s a little secret. You can substitute fresh pumpkin with nutrient-rich canned pumpkin. The benefit to fresh pumpkin is all those yummy roasted pumpkin seeds, but either way, it’s a sweet way to eat one of the most powerfully nutritious super-foods.
(or can of organic canned pumpkin – make sure it’s not the sweetened pie filling.) 4 drizzles of extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup milk ½ tsp. fresh ground cinnamon (optional)
½ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line heavy baking sheet with aluminum foil. Using sharp knife carefully cut off the top 1/3 of the pumpkin. Remove seeds and set aside. Scrape away the fibers inside the pumpkin cavity and discard. Cut the pumpkin into quarters and place on large, lined baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil onto each pumpkin quarter. Cover the pumpkin with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until completely tender. Once cooled, scoop out pumpkin flesh from skin; add to food processor. Add milk, vanilla and cinnamon and puree until completely smooth. Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size. In large stockpot, empty entire can of pumpkin puree along with milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Make sure that mixture is heated throughout, to about 160 degrees. Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
After introducing your baby to fruits & vegetables, you can begin serving mixtures. With so many fruits and vegetables to choose from, the possibilities for tasty combinations are endless.
Garden Vegetables
1 cup fresh or frozen petite green peas, thawed 1 cup green beans, trimmed, or broccoli florets
3 carrots (about 1/2 pound) cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
Arrange all vegetables in a vegetable steamer, steam, covered, 13 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Remove vegetables from steamer, reserving cooking liquid.
Place vegetables in a food processor process until smooth, adding cooking liquid, 1 tbsp at a time to reach desired consistency.
Yield; 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup) servings
It’s a delicious way to introduce greens into your little one’s diet, as the mild, sweet winter squash tones down the strong broccoli flavor.
1 medium winter squash* 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut winter squash in half; scoop out seeds. Coat squash halves in olive oil and bake for 60 minutes, or until flesh is soft. Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small pieces and put in steamer. Steam for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
Let cooked winter squash cool to the touch and scoop out flesh from skin. Place peeled squash in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size. *You can substitute fresh winter squash with frozen, organic pureed winter squash. It’s readily available at most grocery stores and makes for a great time saver! Just heat squash in microwave and add to pureed broccoli.
It’s a delicious way to introduce greens into you child’s diet, as the mild, sweet potatoes tone down the strong broccoli flavor.
1 medium sweet potato 1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap sweet potato in foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until soft. Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small pieces and put in steamer. Steam for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Let cooked sweet potato cool to the touch and peel off skin. Place peeled sweet potato in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
Cauliflower and yellow potatoes…blended together until smooth and creamy. The mild potatoes are a good complement to the “cabbagy” flavored cauliflower.
2 cups cauliflower florets 3 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped (about ½ inch pieces) 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
Steam cauliflower in steamer basket for 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
In pot of water, add potatoes and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and potatoes and cool slightly.
Combine potatoes, cauliflower, ¼ cup of boiling liquid, and butter to food processor. Blend until smooth; add more water if necessary.
Disperse mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.
Other Combination options;
Spinach & Sweet Potatoes
Beet & Carrot
Squash & Zucchini
Asparagus & Zucchini
Veggie & Fruit Combos to try;
Apples & Butternut squash
Squash & Peach
Avocado & Banana
Sweet Potato & Apricot
Sweet Potato & Peach
OTHER MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD POSTS:
Veggies Stage 1
Fruit Stage 1
Fruits Stage 2
Sample Menu for 6-8 Months

I’m what I like to call, Lash Challenged…I try many mascaras to try to enhance my lashes, but I’ve never actually tried an enhancing serum. Beverly Hills MD sent me their Lash Enhancing Serum to try out on my baby lashes…ok maybe that’s not such a good name for them since most babies have better lashes than I do!
Beverly Hills MD Lash Enhancing Serum is a non-prescription eyelash treatment that helps lashes naturally grow in looking longer, thicker, denser, and darker. Lash Enhancing Serum can provide a more dramatic overall look without false lashes or extensions.
Helps lashes grow in looking longer, thicker, denser, and darker.
Reduces lash fallout and breakage
Hydrates lashes for a softer, healthier feel
Available without a prescription
Contains safe, effective ingredients
I’ve been using this serum for a few weeks now and have definitely noticed they are thicker! I haven’t noticed them looking longer yet, but I’m still thrilled they are thicker! I’ve also had an issue with my lashes falling out, and I haven’t had that issue since starting the serum! I can’t wait to see what my lashes look like with another month of use. I haven’t had any issues with discoloration of the surrounding skin either, like you hear in ads for other lash serums, which makes me happy..because that is one thing I was afraid of!
I’m not sure if you can tell the difference in the images, but I can definitely tell by touching them..they are thicker, and look darker to me in the images, so I can’t wait to see if they grow longer with continued use!
How to Use Beverly Hills MD Lash Enhancing Serum
Beverly Hills MD Lash Enhancing Serum should be applied twice daily onto clean, dry skin. Simply rush serum onto the top eyelid directly along the upper lash line using the fine-tip precision brush, to allow active ingredients to directly reach the hair follicle.
Product should be applied using an “overhand” approach, rather than reaching the brush underneath the lash line, to keep product from entering the eye.
Let product dry before applying makeup as usual.
Beverly Hills MD Lash Enhancing Serum is not recommended for use on the bottom lash line. While it can be effective for this area, the application process is more likely to cause the product to enter the eye, resulting in a harmless but unwanted sensation.
The Beverly Hills MD Lash Enhancing Serum runs for $85 and to me is worth the cost! No Mascara can grow your lashes…but using this plus my mascara I finally have fabulous looking lashes!
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There’s no time like the present to begin thinking about your trip, particularly when you have little ones to take care of. To get you started, this post has been compiled as a checklist. To alert you of some of the essentials to begin sorting before your holiday.
Visa Application
To fly to some countries, you may need a visa application to be approved before you travel. Because of this, naturally, some people are hesitant to book their holiday and waste money just incase their visa is rejected. However, part of applying for a visa means you need proof of a flight booking for visa application, for evidence of when and where you intend to fly. Which can be difficult to gain without actually spending a lot of money to buy the flight tickets in the first place. As an alternative, you may want to consider purchasing a flight itinerary for your visa application. It’s a fraction of the cost of booking flight tickets. Plus it allows you time to see if you’ll be approved for your visa before you spend money booking the holiday.
Injections
Although you may be up to date on vaccinations that are required in your country, in other countries you could be lacking some essential vaccinations. It’s expected across the world in different countries that the medical care and potential for contracting an illness shall differ. To pre-empt this, it’s wise to ask your doctor whether or not they think you or your family need any injections before you travel. As expected booking, your doctor’s appointment and vaccinations will take time. Plus you may also need more time to allow the effects of the injection (such as swelling and nausea) to subside. Because of this, it’s wise to seek medical advice soon, and book your vaccinations at the next available opportunity.
Travel Insurance
Another element that your holiday abroad can’t do without is adequate insurance to cover you and your family while you’re away. It’s not enough to book the cheapest insurance, you should really take the time to look at the details and survey the terms and conditions of the policy. In the worst-case scenario, should one of you need to airlifted to your home country this could cost in the region of $30,000. And so, unless you have this cash in the bank, it’s wise to choose an insurance policy that will cover you in all instances. As with any insurance policy, you should be honest with the provider about any current health issues you have. As this will allow the insurance to be adjusted to take care of your health issue, should it flare up while you’re away.
Taking a holiday is essential for most families, to step away from the stress that occurs from daily life and create beautiful memories they’ll cherish forever. However, to prevent any issues arising on holiday, take care of the essentials above! This will ensure you don’t lose money from booking your holiday before your visa has been granted. It will mean you are protected from illnesses in a different country. And it means that you have enough travel insurance to sufficiently cover you and your family should something terrible happen.