tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post454154375716810024..comments2023-11-02T06:13:57.587-07:00Comments on Semi-desperate Housewife: Things Currently Saving My LifeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07141742419364168878noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-19887500650609484762008-05-04T12:25:00.000-07:002008-05-04T12:25:00.000-07:00A little late to the party, but have t share my se...A little late to the party, but have t share my secret chocolate fix.<BR/><BR/>Layer saltines (20-30) in a pan lined with foil with a slight edge. Melt a stick of butter, stir in 1/2 sugar and a dash of vanilla. Spread over the saltines, covering all of them. Bake at 350F for 6-8 minutes, pull out, spread melted chocolate chips on the top, and stash the pan in the fridge.<BR/><BR/>BEST combo of salty and sweet.<BR/><BR/>Also, I totally do the raw cookie dough. But I leave out things like baking soda/power, eggs... you know, the stuff required to make sure that the cookies would bake correctly.confiancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035498075765039339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-61451927826005294192008-04-28T09:30:00.000-07:002008-04-28T09:30:00.000-07:00Whoooo...I finally got that paint color for you th...Whoooo...I finally got that paint color for you that you commented on! I'm sorry it took so long but the can of paint is waayyyyy out of my reach. Anyways, it is Behr Warm Nutmet (ICC-71). It is still low so if you need the color mix numbers, just let me know. We bought it at Home Depot.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787015524264816490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-7237517136181290342008-04-24T11:23:00.000-07:002008-04-24T11:23:00.000-07:00My son had the same sleeping/refusing bottle probl...My son had the same sleeping/refusing bottle problem. We skipped the bottle and went straight to a sippy cup. That worked well. We eventually figured out that he liked his formula/milk cold not warmed. With that combo he finally started sleeping through the night. No sleep is the worst, good luck. <BR/><BR/>My chocolate fix: peanut butter & chocolate chips rice crispy squares , done in the microwave. Gooey, easy and keeps the kids busy licking off the spoon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271072855300637112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-62541290966730387312008-04-23T19:17:00.000-07:002008-04-23T19:17:00.000-07:00If chocolate came in a wine bottle, that'd be my f...If chocolate came in a wine bottle, that'd be my first choice.<BR/><BR/>But since it doesn't, Reese's mini pnut butter cups are next in line.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455637064686856773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-76172956021498175412008-04-22T20:04:00.000-07:002008-04-22T20:04:00.000-07:00I second the thin mints, and I love anything peanu...I second the thin mints, and I love anything peanut butter and chocolate (Baskin and Robbin's PB and choco ice cream--yum!!). Sadly, I have been off the chocolate while BFing E, so coffee has been saving my sanity. I drank gingerbread lattes on a daily basis during the holidays, and now I have moved on to cinnamon dolce lattes.<BR/><BR/>Oh, the sleep thing sucks. It can really make a person psychotic. Just keep eating chocolate. What else can you do?Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816444415903072978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-26218985547438943792008-04-22T09:34:00.000-07:002008-04-22T09:34:00.000-07:00OMG, all of these suggestions sound heavenly! I k...OMG, all of these suggestions sound heavenly! I keep thin mints or hershey bars hidden in the back of the freezer for all emergencies.Salyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792107257082868851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-12534591954891737892008-04-22T06:08:00.000-07:002008-04-22T06:08:00.000-07:00I tried Devan's "PB and powdered sugar and baking ...I tried Devan's "PB and powdered sugar and baking cocoa" thing. YUM.Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-11217969155781407712008-04-21T13:04:00.000-07:002008-04-21T13:04:00.000-07:00The chocolate crescents sound fantastic. And the ...The chocolate crescents sound fantastic. And the chocolate and coconut ones sound even fantasticker. I do not care that fantasticker is not a word. I was just getting ready to start a health kick, but it will now have to wait until I bake a few rolls. I refuse to read the comments to this post, or my health kick will be put off even longer. I have no willpower.emailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653316423608779303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-82191617828681206872008-04-21T07:37:00.000-07:002008-04-21T07:37:00.000-07:00Oh, I've done the crescent roll thing....except he...Oh, I've done the crescent roll thing....except here's what I do different. Cut the rolls in half before you roll them (makes more of a bite sized piece), and put a little bar of Hershey's chocolate inside (buy a Hershey's candy bar and break into the little pieces). For the holidays you can put sprinkles on top, too. :D<BR/><BR/>I just always have some sort of hidden chocolate in the house (M&Ms, mini-candy bars, or something). I hope that everyone is feeling better soon.Mommy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272248293460562006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-86574367990948839192008-04-21T07:14:00.000-07:002008-04-21T07:14:00.000-07:00Good cheat recipe - I will definitely be trying th...Good cheat recipe - I will definitely be trying that. I often melt a few semi-sweet choc chips and drizzle over Rice Krispie Squares. Yum.<BR/><BR/>It's so hard for them to nurse or take a bottle when they can't breathe through their noses. I had fairly good luck using one of those bulb aspirators (after they have been crying is good because it's good and loose), then putting a tiny bit of Vicks in the nostrils. Good luck with it!LoriDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646658618955664778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-50147906061862386892008-04-21T06:42:00.000-07:002008-04-21T06:42:00.000-07:00That is a GREAT idea about the croissants and choc...That is a GREAT idea about the croissants and chocolate chips. I'm going to try that.<BR/><BR/>I love to melt chocolate and then dip bananas in it and freeze. Frozen chocolate-covered bananas = the best. Plus, somewhat healthy.<BR/><BR/>And I TOTALLY eat raw cookie dough. It's the best thing in the world.Pickles and Dimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552386798256895855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-53967106457685128982008-04-20T22:10:00.000-07:002008-04-20T22:10:00.000-07:00How thrilled am I that someone else admitted to ra...How thrilled am I that someone else admitted to raw cookie dough? Actually bake it? Never. It's a guilty pleasure for sure.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what to tell you about the sleeping thing. Seven hours is mine's maximum. Of course, he's on a schedule because of medicine, so he might go longer if we let him.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189007616883663434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-1164879627631840572008-04-20T19:53:00.000-07:002008-04-20T19:53:00.000-07:00I have a friend that mixes them with sausage. Equ...I have a friend that mixes them with sausage. Equally deadly to be sure.SLynnRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016804259405363833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-83935664791284369232008-04-20T19:50:00.000-07:002008-04-20T19:50:00.000-07:00Funny, I've been dipping into the giant Costco bag...Funny, I've been dipping into the giant Costco bag of chocolate chips myself. And I too am all about the sweet-salty combos - I really must try this mixture you speak of. I love chocolate covered raisins (I suppose chocolate chips would work in a pinch) with salty popcorn. Or with salt and vinegar chips. Mmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-30754369573907340682008-04-20T17:28:00.000-07:002008-04-20T17:28:00.000-07:00The no sleep thing is so, so hard. It just builds ...The no sleep thing is so, so hard. It just builds and builds. My first child slept beautifully. My second, not so much. And she never took a bottle. I finally weaned her (at 20 months old it was time) and she has been sleeping much better. 12 hours a night better. I hope it gets better for you soon too.<BR/><BR/>I am eating chocolate chips from the bag as I type, so clearly I have no creative ideas on the chocolate. Your croissants sound yummy though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-19203143476676570682008-04-20T15:08:00.000-07:002008-04-20T15:08:00.000-07:00Man, I LOVE plain chocolate chips. They have help...Man, I LOVE plain chocolate chips. They have helped me in emergency chocolate situations many times. Sometimes (often) my husband will have some mini candybars or other chocolate item stashed away, so if it gets dire and I just won't stop complaining about it, he'll have ammunition.Black Sheepedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282264909196386027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-25881396436145043632008-04-20T13:56:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:56:00.000-07:00OMG - I have soooo been there. The chocolate chip...OMG - I have soooo been there. The chocolate chips in the fridge are my back-up chocolate fix! Otherwise I try very very hard to keep at least something chocolate in the house. My favorite chocolate treat however is always a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. Oh how I love me a peanut butter cup... :)Valley Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123231840579184770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-6217272296659627352008-04-20T13:25:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:25:00.000-07:00Chocolate croissants sound so yummy. I'm going to...Chocolate croissants sound so yummy. I'm going to have to try that. One of my favorite things is raw brownie dough. Mmmmmm! I am always buying brownie mix when it is buy one get one so I always have a stash. <BR/><BR/>I hope your little guy is sleeping better and feeling better. My first completely refused a bottle after about a month so I have been there with the dropper. <BR/><BR/>Hope all gets better soon. I just found your blog...I'm looking forward to reading more.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834424355110237675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-48554257202028865142008-04-20T13:05:00.000-07:002008-04-20T13:05:00.000-07:00Ugh, being over-tired is THE WORST! Hopefully tha...Ugh, being over-tired is THE WORST! Hopefully that passes soon...my fingers will be crossed!<BR/><BR/>I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I have been known to make cookie dough and just eat it without baking...Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010155174814652914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-15210887510206480142008-04-20T08:58:00.000-07:002008-04-20T08:58:00.000-07:00I have got to try the crescent roll/chocolate chip...I have got to try the crescent roll/chocolate chip thing. Yum!<BR/><BR/>To sooth my sweet tooth, I usually make a mixture of chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet), peanuts and dried cranberries. I call it trail mix. My husband calls it PMS food (even though I'm pregnant).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-33349585073327704422008-04-20T08:19:00.000-07:002008-04-20T08:19:00.000-07:00Hang in there, the Man-Cub didn't sleep through th...Hang in there, the Man-Cub didn't sleep through the night until he was a year old. I thought I was going to die, but I made it.<BR/><BR/>As for my personal chocolate therapy recipe-hands down-warm chocolate chip cookies with a glass of really good merlot. Could be the chocolate, could be the wine, either way; heals my warped soul every time.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600513358054517533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-5702618683960925732008-04-20T07:55:00.000-07:002008-04-20T07:55:00.000-07:00I start with melted chocolate chips.Then I mix in ...I start with melted chocolate chips.<BR/><BR/>Then I mix in peanuts.<BR/><BR/>Or pretzels.<BR/><BR/>Or I spread the melted chocolate on graham crackers.<BR/><BR/>Or on saltines, if we are out of graham crackers.<BR/><BR/>Or I dip marshmallows in there.<BR/><BR/>Put in freezer for a few minutes, until chocolate sets. Eat.Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30354864.post-53313205634055809702008-04-20T07:22:00.000-07:002008-04-20T07:22:00.000-07:00*hides head in shame* Frozen chocolate chips are m...*hides head in shame* <BR/>Frozen chocolate chips are my go to when there is no other chocolate in the house. I've also eaten peanut butter mixed with powdered sugar and baking cocoa.d e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.com