Pasta Machine Search

I am currently looking for a pasta machine for my next self-challenge. If anyone has one, and doesn't use it, I would be interested in purchasing it. I have fallen in love with the idea of making all of my own pasta from scratch. I've never made my own pasta before, but I am SO READY to try it. If you have one, please leave me a comment below, and I will contact you.

I have been challenged to try a healthy chocolate pudding recipe, using avacados. Thank you for the challenge, Mom. I will be trying it very soon, and I'll definitely blog about it to let you know how it goes.

In the meantime, I've been keeping busy with work, babysitting, menu planning and lots more. I'm going to try to spend more time with you all in the near future. I'm sorry for my long absences.

For dinner tonight we had a yummy big batch of Zucchini, thanks to co-worker Linda. She grows lots of fresh veggies in her garden every year, and shares the excess with other people. I have been the grateful recipient a few times, and we enjoy it so much. I do miss having my own garden, but that's part of living in an apartment in the city.

Good night to all. I'll see you all soon!

Doll Hair De-Tangler

This is a secret every mother/grandmother/aunt/babysitter/friend/etc. of young girls should know...

You're sitting there and all of a sudden a little girl throws a doll in your lap and asks you to comb her hair. The hair is tangled and matted, and no matter how much you brush it with that mini doll brush, it just isn't working. What do you do now?!?!

Make your own doll hair de-tangling solution. Not only does it work great, but it makes the doll smell GREAT! Here's how you do it:

Take a spray bottle and put in 5 oz. of water. Next add 2 oz. of liquid fabric softener (Downy or generic...doesn't really matter) and 3 drops of baby oil. Put the lid on the bottle, and shake it up.

Now, pull the dolls hair up, and cover it's face and body with a towel. Spray the solution on the hair until it's saturated, and start combing it out. Once you have the tangles removed, brush it down the way you want it to dry, and set the doll aside. Once it's dry it will look so much better!