Why Did the Duckling Cross the Grate?

Okay, this picture {I originally found on Feisty, Frugal & Fabulous} made me laugh, but also made me completely cry.

I hope it was a happy ending!

You're a good mama.

.molly

Sauteed Avocado. Can you say, "Heaven"?!

I don't know how I got this bee in my bonnet, but I've had it stuck in my head lately to saute avocado and have it on a salad. Have you had that before?

Well, today was the lucky day. I combined grated Parmesan cheese with herbed breadcrumbs in a bowl:

Then heated olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauteed the avocado slice for a few minutes on either side, until browned.

I served in on top cottage cheese, pinto beans {I'm working on adding variety and iron-rich foods in my diet}, Trader Joe's bruschetta, and the leftover breadcrumbs/Parmesan crumbs. {I also had a side of green peas, which the kids actually gobbled up too! Helps that I topped theirs with low-fat cheddar.}

Minimal work. Total satisfaction.

Have you had sauteed avocado any other way? I think it will be my new favorite topper for anything - burger, salad, grains... Ah, the options.

Happy eating.

.molly

Retro-Styled Birds Hit the Scene

Have been feeling a little punky lately. I battle with low iron and get crazy dizzy spells if I'm not super on my iron intake. Guess I haven't been doing a good job of that lately.

Amidst the dizzy spells I've been trying to add more mobiles to my website since it's been a while. {They take quite a bit of TLC to make and I've been busy with orders and the additions of other products - more blankie/blanket sets and jewelry!}

I finally got the chance to make a mobile with one of my favorite new fabrics. I'm not usually a "retro" girl but this fabric screams retro to me and I just LOVE it. I'm diggin' in on birds, too.

Don't you just love that fabric? I wonder what else I can do with it?!

.molly