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Foil Dinner Tips

July 27, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 10 Comments

With summer winding down I thought I would share a thing or two we have learned about foil dinners and how to make them the very best.


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  • Line the foil with a leaf of cabbage to keep your dinner from burning.
  • Use tater tots instead of plain potatoes to cook faster and add more flavor
  • Ingredients we like to use: Hamburger patty, tater tots, onion, any other veggie we have around (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Zucchini, carrots, snow or sugar snap peas, etc)
  • Add onion to flavor even if you don’t like to eat it
  • Add salt and pepper over the whole thing
  • Use two layers of regular foil or one layer of heavy duty, roll the edges to form a pouch.
  • If customizing the dinners to people’s preferences, use a sharpie to mark with initials

There’s nothing like unwrapping a pouch full of fire cooked goodness just when the air starts to get a little cool at night.

What are your favorite tips for foil dinners?

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Kid Friendly Lunch

July 22, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 12 Comments

Looking for some kid friendly food this summer? This is what my little one lovingly calls “tray food.” We put lots of little finger foods in a fun ice tray. He loves to gobble them up out of their little slots and I love that he is filling up on healthy foods.

We try to have something from each food group to fill his tray.

Above: Mini rice cakes, ham, clementine, carrots, string cheese
Below: String Cheese, nuts, craisins, carrots

Some of our other tray food faves are: popcorn, celery, raisins, grapes, and olives. Really anything that is small and can be eaten with fingers.

I originally saw this idea on Supermom Central last fall.

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Flirty Apron Review & Giveaway

July 7, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 241 Comments

Up until this point in my marriage I have been donning an apron that did the job, but did not add anything to my life. It involved a picture of a farm couple and cows for heavens sake. So, when Flirty Aprons asked me to do a review I agreed with a smile.

They have so many fun designs to choose from, I honestly had a hard time choosing.

They even have fun aprons for men and kiddos!

I chose the sassy black and seriously this is what an apron should be like! Something that’s not just functional, but makes you feel like you could bake all day, well, because you look hot!

Don’t you just love it with the brown polka dot dress. haha.

Love that it has pockets.
Love the ruffles.
Love that it ties up top so I can adjust it based on how big the belly becomes. 😉

Now how could I show something this cute and not share?! I get to giveaway an apron of your choice! Pretty snazzy, eh?!

Leave a separate comment for each entry with your email. If I draw your name and cannot find your email I will draw someone else.

Mandatory entry:

  • Visit Flirty Aprons and tell me which one you would choose. (The women’s sassy black, chic pink and cocoa lime are not available for this giveaway. But, any others that are in stock are, including men’s or children’s.)

Extra entries:

  • Follow A Little Tipsy
  • “Like” me on Facebook
  • Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave the link

Good luck! The giveaway closes Wednesday, July 14th.

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July Visiting Teaching Handout: Strengthening Families and Homes

July 5, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 9 Comments

Summer is a great time for July’s VT message about Strengthening our Families and Homes. We have more time together to build bonds and unify our families around the gospel. I decided to use a couple of the scriptures shared (Mosiah 4:15; D&C 93:40) in my VT handout for July.

July 2010 Visiting Teaching Handout Strengthening Families and Homes
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I also loved the FHE idea about the mom being the iron rod. What a fun idea for kids. I think we will try that one out tonight!

I love this handout design. It makes me smile. I used the Free Backyard Play Kit from Julia at Everyday Mom Ideas. She is so talented and shares her kits for free!! Love!! The font is Waterfalls from Kevin & Amanda’s free fonts.

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