Saturday, October 31, 2009

The Princess and the Frog Theme Song - Music Video



Yesterday, I told you about Princess Mimi's excitement for the new Disney Movie, The Princess and the Frog. This new song, "Never Knew I Needed", will be featured during the film's ending credits and will be available for digital download through the iTunes Music Store this Tuesday, November 3rd.

The soundtrack album will be available November 23rd, and the movie, whose action takes place in New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou, will open in theatres on December 11th. "The Princess and the Frog" soundtrack also boosts a colorful collection of original songs and a lively orchestral score, both composed and conducted by Randy Newman.

You can preorder the soundtrack ($14.99) at http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Frog-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B002O4J4F2. And if you want to learn more, visit the official website to hear exclusive snippets from 'The Princess and the Frog' Soundtrack: http://disneymusic.disney.go.com/albums/theprincessandfrog.html .

Friday, October 30, 2009

Disney's Princess and The Frog


Princess Mimi can NOT wait for the new Disney movie, Princess and the Frog (December 11, 2009). And since it is set in New Orleans, I am super excited too! You can see a trailer on YouTube.com at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjtdl1a_Jqc.
Well, yesterday while cruising the toy aisles at Target, Mimi spotted the new Princess Tiana doll ($10.99)! She has six others and begged me to add this to the collection. Normally, I would have said, "Let's add it to our Santa list!" but it was the last one on the shelf and no more in the stock room, so I caved :)

This week at Disney World (and soon at DisneyLand) there is a little Princess Tiana Jubilee to promote the movie. You can read more here:

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Halloween Treats--It's Not Too Late!

It's not too late to make Halloween treats. I searched the 'net to find the cutest ideas for you:


Look what Betty Crocker did with two round cakes: Black Cat Cake Recipe



Look what Southern Living did with moonpies:
(Photo Credits: Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Styling: Buffy Hargett)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

An Apple a Day...

My kids LOVE apples, and actually ASK for them each day. Fortunately, this is apple season and I have been finding great Gala Apples (there sweet and crisp!)--yum! I decided to search online for some great recipes and decided to share a few sites you all today:

Betty Crocker has great information on cooking with apples, storing apples, and more on this site: http://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/cooking-basics/fruits-and-veggies/Apples-Apples-Apples.htm?WT.mc_id=paid_search_200101_636117&WT.srch=1&esrc=11151.
Here's a fun recipe from Pilsbury for Caramel Apple Pops (a must try!): http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=15971
How about Apple Ginger Pork (cooked all day in the crock pot): http://www.a-crock-cook.com/apple-ginger-pork.html
But if you prefer to just order candy apples and have them delivered to your doorstep, you will LOVE this store, Monster Candy Apples (my mouth is watering!): http://www.monstercandyapples.com/
Do you have a great apple recipe to share? Do tell!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Pumpkin Cookies


Last year I made pumpkin cookies (AllRecipes.com) for hubby at his request. They were yummy! This year I have made them a little healthier.

  • Instead of shortening, use one stick of butter and a 1/2 cup of applesauce.
  • Also, I use whole wheat flour.
  • I add a little more than the 1cup of suggested pumpkin.
  • Icing is optional.
Just a simple way to sneak in some "good stuff" into cookies! ENJOY!