Easy Recipes – Zucchini Bread

Looking for clever, easy recipes.  Whip up a batch of zucchini bread.  My grandson loves it with a glass of milk.  You can freeze it or wrap it tightly and put in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.  I make mine with walnuts, but if you’re not comfortable giving chopped walnuts to your little one leave them out.  I love indulging on the bread myself with a nice hot cup of coffee. 
Planting my own zucchini has been rewarding.  I blanched and froze several quarts this summer, and I love being able to whip up a fresh batch during the winter.  It tastes a good today as it did this summer. 
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.  In a large bowl, beat eggs.  Gradually beat in sugar, than oil.  Add flour mixture, alternating with zucchini into egg mixture.  Stir in walnuts and vanilla.  Pour into two greased lightly floured loaf pans.  Bake on lowest rack at 350 for 55 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes. 

Jessica Simpson’s Nude Pose

Jessica Simpson has duplicated Demi Moore in her nude pregnancy photo shot.  Jessica is gracing the cover of Elle magazine, and looks beautiful.  Jessica said she wasn’t uncomfortable with the shot, but in fact felt comfortable in her skin.  She has stated that she is more confident than she has ever been.  Pregnancy can be such a beautiful thing for some.  Many are saying the pose is getting old; however, it’s generating some buzz.  Personally, I wouldn’t have the encourage to pose in all my glory.  Besides, I didn’t feel pretty when I was pregnant.  Maybe because women at that time weren’t encouraged to embrace our beauty during pregnancy.   Maternity clothes weren’t fashionable, and we surely wouldn’t have posed in the nude for a photo shoot.  Just looking at yourself in the mirror was a nightmare for most.  My how time changes things.  My daughter took so many pictures of her growing bump with my grandson, and did so with pride.  She showed her bump to everybody she encountered, lol. 

Jessica has revealed that she is expecting a girl, and baby girl will be a whopper.  Her doctor is expecting the baby to be around 10 lbs.  Jessica is contemplating starting a maternity line.  She believes a woman should feel beautiful during her pregnancy, and should be able to wear stylish clothing.  She has stated that she has stayed away from maternity clothes, but purchases regular clothing in bigger sizes.  I love the maxi dresses she has worn, and think they make great maternity dresses. 

It is rumored that Jessica has gained 40 lbs. during her pregnancy.  Doctors recommend an extra 25 – 35 lb. weight gain during preganancy.  Jessica has reportedly signed a $3 million deal with Weight Watchers to loose her extra pounds.  She revealed that she enjoyed a slice of cheesecake before her photo shoot, lol.   

What do you think about Jessica’s nude photo?  How much weight did you gain, and what was your favorite craving when you were expecting?  Leave us a comment on you experience carrying your bundle of joy.  Thanks to Elle Magazine for the photo of Jessica. 

Disney Fantasy

Doesn’t Mariah Carey look great.  Mariah and Nick christened the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy.  Mariah said, ‘I can’t wait to bring dem babies here”. 

The Fantasy sailed from Germany to New York.  It is a 4,000-passenger, 14-deck ship and equipped to satisfy every child’s Disney fantasies.  The Disney Fantasy is larger than the Disney Magic and the
Disney Wonder.  It has 5,336 beds, which is approximately 1,900 more than
the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.  It’s also 2 decks taller than the Magic and Wonder.

Can you image your child sliding into this Mickey Mouse pool.  I’m hoping to take my grandson on this cruise next year.  I wanted to wait until he was old enough to remember everything.  He will be five in September, so I thought 2013 would be a great time to take him.   

Pregnant Celebrities

Mother 2 Mother has spotted several pregnant celebrities.  Jessica Simpson has traded her high heels for flip flops.  She shows off her baby bump in a black maxi and cardigan on the beach in LA.  Jessica is due any day.

Bruce Willis and his pregnant wife Emma Heming leaving Craig’s Restaurant after having dinner with Slyvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin.  This will be Bruce and Emma’s first child together.   

Rachel Zoe and Skyler

Rachel Zoe and her celebrity baby, Skyler, head to Kitson Kids in Hollywood.  Skyler is wearing $230.00 Gucci booties.    Spending $230 for Gucci booties for your tot isn’t a problem when you dress the stars for red carpet events.  (Photos courtesy of Daily Mail).

Nayda Suleman

Wondering what happened to Nayda Suleman and her 14 children?  She’s back in the news.  This time for losing her driver’s license.  Apparently, Octomom was enjoying herself in Beverly Hills.  Yep, the Beverly Hills where Rodeo Drive is located.  She obviously wasn’t familiar with the area, she was caught driving down a one way street the wrong way. 

Now my questions is, why was she in Beverly Hills?  She certainly can’t afford to shop there.  She was just on the Wendy Williams show crying about not being able to afford her mortgage.  Nayda has stated that it costs approximately $15,000 per month to raise her 14 children.  I still wonder what was going through the fertility doctor and her head when they implanted 12 embryos in her when she already had 6 children that she couldn’t care for.  It look like neither of them have a license now.   Her fertility doctor had his license revoke and has now filed for bankruptcy. 

According to reports, Nayda was suppose to appear in court December 20 for the ticket.  She didn’t pay it, and failed to appear in court.  The end result, she loses her drivers license

Oh what is Octomom to do?  Her manager has quite or been fired, it depends on which one of them you talk to.  According to her manager, failing to appear is the norm for Nayda.  Her manager stated that she would not respond to anything relating to work.  Her manager stated that couldn’t deal with her anymore.  She feels sorry for the children, but she’s done.  Nayda apologized for her selfish behavior and has asked the management team to take her back as a client, but it doesn’t look like they’re willing to look back.   They’re so done, they’ve deleted the Twitter and Facebook accounts they created for her.  Now if I was in her situation and had a helping hand, I certainly would respond to invitations to make money. 

When will this women ever get her life together, and be able to make good decisions.  I guess when you have 14 children and don’t know how you’re going to feed or cloth them from day to day, getting anything together has to be difficult.   I saw her on Dr. Drew several months ago, and she was going a hundred miles an hour.  She doesn’t appear to be wrapped to tight if you know what I mean.  She stated that she was completely broke and couldn’t afford to make repairs in her home.  She was bathing the children in the kitchen sink.  Dr. Drew offered her a year’s free cleaning service and child care services from
Au Pair Care.  Nayda was suppose to enroll in an on-line class to get certified as a personal trainer.  I wonder if she completed that.  

Look at those adorable children (picture courtesy of Daily Mail).  It’s hard to believe they are three.  Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariah, Makai, Josiah,
Jeremiah and Jonah celebrated their 3rd birthday last month.
  I look at this woman and just shake my head.  I look at her children and said they’re just adorable.  It seems like she fails at everything that is handed to her. Her mother lost her home because she took everything she had to help Nayda with the first 6 grandchildren.  She turns around and has 8 more.  Her father mortgages the house she is currently in so she would have a place to raise his grandchildren and she is now loosing that house.   Her manager quits because she doesn’t want to work. 

I wouldn’t want to walk a day in this woman’s shoes.  I can’t image having 14 children to raise in these times.  I just hope these children receive the love they deserve and don’t suffer as a result of their mother.  What are your thoughts about Nayda Suleman and her 14 children?   

Look At My Preemie

Hard to believe that my little preemie has turned 6 months, and is doing great.  Zarriah is sporting her new ear piercings in the top picture.  We got her ears pierced yesterday, and she handled it like a trooper.  She’s so amazing.  We’re purchasing 6 month clothing for her now.  She arrived August 28, 2011 at 2lbs. 10 oz. and now weighs a whooping 13 lbs, lol.  She doesn’t believe in missing a meal, so it didn’t take long for her to catch up.     

Zarriah Gabrielle is wearing her Valentine’s Day outfit in the picture above.  She loves her fingers and they go into the mouth as soon as she gets the chance.  She’s rolling now and loves tummy time.  She’s ruling the household, mommy and daddy sleep when she says.  For several months she was sleeping through the night, but she has reverted somewhat.  She wakes up once through the night demanding her yummies. 

We’re going to try giving her fresh peaches within the next few weeks.  I canned fresh peaches last year, so we could make her baby food.  I also froze fresh zucchini, squash, and green beans from my garden.  I’ll be planting sweet peas in the spring so we can make baby food out of those as well.   

Grand parenting is such a blessing.  I am so grateful and blessed that she is thriving and there are  no major problems.  She gets congested quite often, but the doctor is telling us not to worry.  As her lungs get stronger, she will grow out of it.  I’m looking forward to seeing Zarriah sprout and come into her own over the years.   I’ll be working on her 1st year scrapbook soon, lol,   

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama was smoking hot at the 2012 Governor’s ball.  I am love, love, loving this gown.  For a mother of 2, Michelle Obama is in tip top physical condition.  The designer of this gown is unknown at this time, but she should stick to whoever it may be.  I’m not a big fan of many of her fashion statements, but when it comes to formal attire she’s in her element. 

Michelle Obama wearing Naeem Khan

Michelle Obama wearing Michael Kors
Michelle Obama wearing Peter Soronen 
From one mother to another, keep rocking the gowns Michelle.  Please leave us a comment and let us know which gown is your favorable and what you think of Michelle’s fashion sense.  Please follow Mother 2 Mother on the left, and connect with me on the right by clicking one of the social media buttons. 

Pregnant Celebrities

Mother 2 Mother is watching pregnant celebrities.  We found Jessica Simpson and her baby bump taking a stroll in LA with fiancee Eric Johnson.  Jessica is due any day!  Photo courtesy of Daily Mail.

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Blue Ivy

Beyonce has finally decided to take her precious daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, out and about.  She is strolling about New York City with Blue Ivy in a leopard print Baby Bjorn wrap.  

The second picture is Beyonce leaving the restaurant where she and Blue Ivy had lunch with daddy, Jay-Z,  at the Italian eatery Ristorante Sant Ambroeus in the West Village.

Jay-Z and Beyonce own a large portion of this Tribeca, lower Manhattan, apartment building including a Penthouse.  It is rumored that they added a 2,200 square foot nursery for Blue Ivy and her nanny.    

Check out Beyonce’s release of other pictures of her and Blue Ivy here.  Be sure to subscribe to Mother 2 Mother on the left so you don’t miss give aways and other great posts.  You can also connect with me on other Social Media sites in the upper right corner.