Comments on: A Gift for Every Mom on the Block (and Pie Crust Cookies)

By: parent talk

parent talk — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:51:21 +0000

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By: Dine and Dish » Big City Living (and Bacon & Egg Cups)

Dine and Dish » Big City Living (and Bacon & Egg Cups) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:04:16 +0000

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By: Super Simple Pie Crust Cookies On Simple Daily Recipes

Super Simple Pie Crust Cookies On Simple Daily Recipes — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:50:56 +0000

[...] treat weeks ago while cruising through the Dine and Dish food blog. She had a post that mentioned pie crust cookies made from scratch. It reminded me of the times Memaw would sweeten her leftover pie crusts scraps with cinnamon and [...]

By: Brandi

Brandi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:04:20 +0000

The best advice I got was that I cannot change my husband (an annoying habit or whatever) but I CAN change how I react to it (or not)! Thanks for the chance to win. The book looks really interesting.

By: Another Amanda

Another Amanda — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:01:17 +0000

I completely agree with you regarding parenting books. I don't believe there is one magic bullet for every kid. I think it is more about each child as an individual. Even though my second child is only 8 months old, I definitely am parenting him different than I did my first. I trust my gut and my instincts. Two pieces of advice I truly have taken to heart are 1) never miss an opportunity to say “I love you” and 2) does your face light up when they walk into a room? Another Amandas last blog post..What Sam Has Been Doing all Weekend

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:33:31 +0000

Reading parenting books do just make you question how you’re doing things and add to the big bag of guilt that comes with being a parent… That is unless you learn to let go and realise that if you’re even at all worried about how you’re parenting you’re probably doing an okay job. Or at least that’s what I hope or should I feel guilty that I’m not doing a phd in parenting… It’s a minefield… I wish children came with their own individual training manual… then nobody would need parenting books. Go with your own instincts…
Sorry, essay over.

Amandas last blog post..The Cabbage Soup Diet & Chocolate Bread Pudding

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:50:51 +0000

I am so scared to even start reading parenting books because it seems like everyone thinks that their way is THE way. I think I'll be more like you and follow my instincts and advice of family & friends. But this book does sound like a true winner! Deborahs last blog post..Baby Shower Cupcakes

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:39:24 +0000

Thanks so much for this review. Many of my girlfriends are having their first baby this year and now I'll have the perfect gift on hand! Jens last blog post..roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions and prosciutto white pizza

By: Whitney

Whitney — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:00:02 +0000

Great Post!! Best piece of advice....hold them as much as you want the first year. It's more for the mom than for the baby!! Whitney Whitneys last blog post..Halloween 2008

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:11:25 +0000

Friends of mine with kids have said that being frantic makes your kids frantic, makes life frantic, makes you frantic, so chill. They won’t miss the toys you didn’t buy, they won’t regret not being on three different teams every summer, they won’t hold their lack of special classes against you…unless you continue to talk about it.

And I only recently found your site, but I’m loving it. Thanks so much.

By: kathryn

kathryn — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:36:16 +0000

I had just eaten the first pie crust cookie right off the cookie sheet and grabbed my tea and headed into read email. I opened up Dine & Dish and there you were: pie crust cookies.
A wonderful childhood memory — when my mom made pie, she always made cinnamon pie crust cookies for us. Delicious!

By: katie

katie — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:02:39 +0000

Just relax! Not everything is the huge, big, pressurized deal that people make it out to be. Be practical and don't worry about what other people think. Chances are they are worried about what you think too... katies last blog post..I love Birthdays!

By: Carrie Gowans

Carrie Gowans — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:45:53 +0000

The best piece of parenting/marriage/life advice I ever received was from other parents and it was not to loose your cool over a small event. You should look at a week instead of one day. For example, look at what your child eats in one week rather than only on Monday. He/she may not be getting the daily recommendations of each food group but they catch up at the end of the week. Same goes for the amount of crafts you do with your child, watching a DVD, how much house work you get done. Some days just don’t amount to a lot but most weeks compare to a marathon!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:25:19 +0000

The best advice I ever got was that it won’t kill the baby to let him cry while you take deep breaths and count to twenty. It’s hard to do, but sanity saving at time.

By: Cindy McC

Cindy McC — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:20:19 +0000

Mine is still pretty basic but the best advice I got when I was getting married was Never go to bed mad. That has been great because we just work it out and know that it won’t keep going and going.

By: PaniniKathy

PaniniKathy — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:29:41 +0000

I like the sound of this book! It's almost paralyzing, all the conflicting advice that's out there. I find that I just have to take a deep breath and do what I believe is best for my child and keep her needs at the forefront. And I also try not to judge others who make different decisions for their kids. I've got to think there's more than one "right" way to parent! PaniniKathys last blog post..SALE ALERT! Williams-Sonoma Sale on Breville Panini Grill

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:46:43 +0000

The best advice I got was that everyone will give you advice and you don’t have to follow any of it. Just listen, nod and do what you feel is right.

By: Dine and Dish » The Joy of Bread (and Buttermilk Dinner Rolls)

Dine and Dish » The Joy of Bread (and Buttermilk Dinner Rolls) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:56:05 +0000

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By: Mrs. L

Mrs. L — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:46:20 +0000

I did something similar with some leftover pie crust with the mincemeat pie. I cut them into strips, brushed them with some melted butter and sprinkled a bit of brown sugar on top. I wanted to use cinnamon but my husband is not a fan

Mrs. Ls last blog post..American Chop Suey

By: Ms. Aja B.

Ms. Aja B. — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:40:30 +0000

Hello!

I hope you don’t mind my posting a comment. I’m not a mom, but reading your post today really gave me even more of an appreciation for what moms go through every day. Love your blog and can’t wait to try the pie crust cookies. My mom & I were just looking for some new holiday cookie recipes and I think we might have just found one.