Amy Michelle

Cinderella Storybook 2010 Ball
Saturday, February 27th, Ritz-Carlton, Denver

We’ve almost finished a major remodel on our home. When we were planning our remodel last spring, I tripped on a tip for getting major appliances for a major discount. Apparently, the new appliance models all get distributed in late spring and most appliance shops bring in the new models. That means that appliance dealers [...]

This entire meal is perfect for bringing the little ones into the kitchen to help.  They will love the opportunity to get messy and make some delicious dinner.  If you are crunched for time, just substitute for refrigerated dough.  Feel free to decorate the cookies to your liking.
7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups of refried [...]

Howdy Ya’ll!  Amy and Michelle have spent the last week in Texas!  Down here, we attended a women’s business conference, learning how to make our Go Totes even better.  We are glad to be back in Colorado, but already miss the yummy southern comfort food.

Welcome Frosty the Snowman into your house with these fun crafts!
Frosty the Doorstop
Materials:

Keyhole-shaped paver (available at many home improvement stores) *
Paintbrush
White and black acrylic paint
Orange modeling clay
Superglue

Fleece
Pipe cleaner
Two 1 1/2-inch pom-poms
Rubber band
Felt

Instructions:

Rinse off the paver to remove any loose bits of dirt or cement. Paint it white and let [...]

Flip for Free Pancakes!
February 23, 2010
Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we’ll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes.* All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network or [...]

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we’ll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes.* All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network or other local charities.
About National [...]

Giraffe Sock Puppet
What You Need to Make this Giraffe Animal Sock Puppet

An old sock – preferably tan and long-ish, like an adult size dress sock
One brown pipe cleaner
Two brown pom poms
Two googly eyes
Brown and black paint
Paint brush
Glue gun
Wire clippers

Do all your prep work before you start painting, because you’ll be assembling most of this puppet [...]

Moroccan Couscous
Ingredients

For the Spice Blend:

1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt

For the Couscous:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Large pinch of saffron (optional)
2 1/4 cups (12 ounces) whole-wheat couscous
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh [...]

Olympic Moms
The top 15 mommy athletes in the Vancouver games.
A lot changes once you have children, but this year’s Olympics prove that you don’t have to stop being a world-class athlete just because you’re a mom.
Of the 207 women competing in Vancouver, 15 are mothers. They represent their nations in sports as diverse as hockey [...]