Just Like June

Happy Friday everyone!

Well, it’s Friday and you know what that means!  It’s feature time.  Today’s featured home-life blogger is Lisa from Grandma’s Briefs.  How I stumbled upon Lisa is beyond me, but I’m thinking it probably had something to do with SITS.  Grandma’s Briefs pulled me in immediately.  I was thinking briefs as in briefing a group of people and expected something completely different.  I had a chuckle outloud when I got to her site and saw the panties on the line in her header.  Oh, I said, those briefs!  As her tag says, it’s (definitely) not just for grandma’s.  Lisa has a strong wit and her voice carries very well through her writing.  It’s almost like sitting down and having a cup of tea and a chat with your witty, sometimes sarcastic, best friend.

So readers, here she is!  Drop on by and say hello!  You’ll be glad you did.

Bio:
I’m a writer/editor laid off from the newspaper world in 2008, which gave me time to concentrate on writing picture books and various freelance pursuits. I’ve been married to the same man for nearly 30 years, which is quite a  feat considering I got married the week before I turned 18. We have  three beautiful and amazing adult daughters, one awesome son-in-law  (married to our middle daughter), the most beautiful and goofy grandson  in the universe (child of the middle daughter and her hubby), two cats, a  pointer/pit mix dog and a black lab/shepherd mix (both rescue dogs).

About Grandma’s Briefs:
I started Grandma’s Briefs in July of 2009. It’s where, as a first-time grandma, I write bits and bytes about motherhood’s second act– juggling the new role of “grandma” while still playing “mom” to my three grown daughters.

The Best of Grandma’s Briefs:

Grandma’s No. 1 – http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/home/2010/8/3/grandmas-no-1.html

“Balk, balk,” says the chicken grandma -
http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/home/2010/3/22/balk-balk-says-the-chicken-grandma.html

Sink, swim or hold on -
http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/home/2010/3/4/sink-swim-or-hold-on.html 
Well folks, there you have it!  The end of another week!  This weekend will be hectic for us here.  We have the hurricane to deal with as well as the hurricane known as my best high school friends coming to visit from New York!  These guys (literally, they are guys except one) are the best and I’m very excited that they are coming.  I will be away Monday.  Next week, more crochet, baby food, baking, and the debut of ALO Fall Winter 2010.

Cheers,
Just Like June

Good Morning Everyone!

I’m almost shocked that it’s Thursday!  This week has really flown by more quickly than I could bat an eye.  Mr. Cleaver and I have been visiting with friends and family quite a bit, so that is definitely contributing to the hectic feeling.

In addition, I am launching my fall/winter line for Ami Lang Organics next week and boy am I excited!

As a thank you to my readers, I am doing a presale from now until September 7th, 2010.  Email me at either askjune@justlikejune.com or AmiLangOrganics@gmail.com for a special 20% presale discount on all fall/winter 2010 accessories.  All orders from now until September 7th will be special orders that qualify for free priority shipping.  Just email us, let us know you’re a reader and mention JLJ20 as your code.  We’ll set you up with a special listing. 

PRICES SHOWN ARE BEFORE and AFTER PROMO CODE!

Organic Multi Pom Pom Beanie (available without pom pom as well.  Shown in green below):
This is our warmest beanie crocheted with two skeins of 100% organic cotton.  Available in your choice of two colors and lovingly handmade by a stay at home Mom, this beanie is sure to make a statement and is wonderful for the cold weather to come.  This is a great baby shower gift or a prop for newborn photography!

We can also do plain beanies!  Double skein, double the warmth.  $4 off  original price for single skein, single color.

Preemie/Newborn (0-6 months): $22 $17.60
Infant (6-12 months): $24 $19.20
Toddler (12-24 months): $26 $20.80
Children up to pre-teen: $30 $24
Adult: $32   $25.60

Organic Itty Bitty Earflap Hat:
This wonderfully warm earflap hat is handcrocheted with 100% organic cotton yarn.  This is a wonderful way to keep delicate little ears warm this fall and winter and it’s cute to boot!  Crocheted in your choice of two colors, this can be made with or without the pom pom.  Please indicate whether you would like the braids as well (not recommended for those under 2 years unless for a photo prop). 

 

 

Organic Cotton Open- Front Sweater Jacket

This is your chance to get a warm, simple organic cotton sweater jacket for you little one without paying boutique prices!  Lovingly handmade with 100% organic cotton yarn, it can be made in multi-color (shown) or as a single color for $4 off the original price.  This is a great layering piece that really holds in the heat for winter, but allows your little ones delicate skin to breathe at the same time.  We can also do a set with this cardigan and one of our adorable beanies.  Email us for pricing at AmiLangOrganics@gmail.com

Preemie/Newborn (0-6 months)/Infant (6-12 months): $38 $30.40
Toddler (12-24 months): $42  $33.60

I hope to see you over at Ami Lang Organics soon!  There will be more fall items added to the line before launch.

Thanks for all your support.  If you know someone who is having a baby, has kids, or works with kids, send them our way at AmiLangOrganics@gmail.com

As always, we still make Amigurumi Stuffed Animals!

Cheers,
Just Like June

Hello Everyone!

Can it really be Humpday already?  I can’t believe how quickly this week is just whizzing on by!  On todays menu is a favorite of mine.  As you know, we don’t eat meat in this Cleaver household.  However, my family extended family does and I’m always willing to cook it for them if they’d like.  That being said, there is a great vegetarian option for this meal.  Let’s take a look:

Stuffing:
1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. Chopped mushrooms
5 oz. frozen spinach
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. ricotta cheese
Crust:
1 egg white
1/2 cup bread crumbs
butter
Meat:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts  halved or 1 pack of Naked Quorn Cutlets

If using chicken, pound or roll each breast until it is roughly 1/2 in. thick.  Salt and pepper.  If using Quorn, microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to defrost. Preheat oven to 350

In a skillet, heat butter.  Add onion and mushroom and saute until golden brown (roughly 8  minutes).  Stir in ricotta and spinach to make stuffing.  Turn heat down to low and stir until warm.

Take a piece of chicken/quorn and dredge in egg white.  Sprinkle breadcrumbs and place in a 9 x9 baking pan. Spread stuffing evenly over each breast or quorn piece making sandwiches (chicken/quorn, stuffing, stop with chicken/quorn).  Brush the top with egg white and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. 

For chicken: Cover and bake for 15 minutes.  Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through.
For Quorn:  Cover and bake for 10 minutes.  Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Top with salt and pepper and 1 tsp of melted butter.

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Just Like June