Calling all Moms!

Does anyone have advice on how to make the transition from bassinet to crib successful? My daughter is 4 1/2 months old, and I have been trying to get her to sleep in her crib for a month now. Normally I give up after 2-3 tries each night, and I only try on the weekends (for my husband's sake). She will sleep for 10-20 minutes then puts her arms out to feel the sides of her bassinet and wakes up immediately when she can't feel them. Then she cries and cries. She will not fall asleep while crying - no matter what - she just works herself up into hysterics! Just hoping for any tips or secrets that other mothers have found to be helpful. Thanks!

Let's get this blog rolling!

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If you could be the host or judge of any reality TV show, which one would you choose?

Bread and Butter

When I was in high school I was concerned with what I ate and thought that the way to go was low-fat. So everyday lunch was a bagel (with nothing on it), pretzels, applesauce, and a granola bar. I now know that that was a carb-tastic lunch! These days my lunch usually consists of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain bread. It seems like we've learned a lot in the past couple of years particularly about whole grains, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and the like. At least I'm learning before feeding solids to the baby! Here are a few products that I buy regularly (and that even my hubby enjoys).

Smart Balance Buttery Spread

Barilla Plus Pasta

Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter


Do you have any recommendations?

Maternity Clothes

I hope it doesn't seem as though all I think about is clothing, because I promise, it's not. But...my husband and I were talking the other day about maternity clothing and my very own collection. This last pregnancy I had a couple really gracious friends who were so great and let me borrow most of their maternity clothes. Because I was able to do that, I've found that I'm missing some of the basics in my "collection." While we were discussing it, my husband made this really great statement that I was SO thrilled about, "Well hun, why don't you invest in some of those basic clothes now while we have dual incomes, versus the next time you're actually pregnant and we only have one." So...I'm coming to you ladies asking for the best deals and places that you found maternity clothes. I don't like to spend lots of money on stuff like that, I'm all about sales and discounts. Please post what you've found through your experience. Thanks!!

Strawberry Romaine Salad

This is my favorite green salad recipe! I only know how to make two green salads--so if you have one, post it!

Dressing:
1 c. mayonnaise
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. milk
1 T. poppy seeds

Wisk together and refrigerate.

Salad:
1 head iceberg, romaine, or spinach
sliced red onion pieces
1 lb. crumbled bacon
fresh sliced strawberries
grilled teriyaki chicken breasts-sliced

Toss salad.
Pour dressing over salad before serving.

LD's notes: I've never made this salad with the chicken but I've tasted it. It's delicious both ways depending on if you want it to be a side dish or a meal! Yummy.

You gotta see these clothes!

Hey girls,

I just thought I'd share this new find that someone shared with me yesterday. I promise you will absolutely love it. It's this website called, http://modbeclothing.com/ and there are tons of cute, modest, stylish clothes. They're having a special "Blow Out - End of Season Sale" right now to empty the warehouse for their spring line. If nothing else, just check out the belts and flip flops that are only $1! You seriously can't beat that.
It's one of those companies that you have to know a "consultant" in order to purchase anything...so just let me know if you're interested and I'll totally hook you up.

Welcome to Sugar and Spice

Welcome to Sugar and Spice-The Domestic Dish! My dream is for this to be a forum for asking questions, sharing ideas, and telling stories about babies, beauty, breakfast, "buys", and more! I hope that it will be fun and helpful for those of us who want to make our lives more fun and enjoyable!

As a new mom, I find myself frequently having questions about raising my baby. I also like to try new recipes but I've found that the best ones are those that have been tested by people who are like you! And who doesn't like an idea for saving a buck? I love a good deal! So bring on the questions and ideas! And if you have a story to share that would be fantastic too. Thanks and enjoy!