This Mama Needs A Make Over – Have you voted?

Have you voted in the Chester County Moms – ” This Mama Needs A Make Over Contest”…?

The voting ends April 30th at midnight – please make sure you cast your vote. Your vote can help one lucky Chester County Moms win a fabulous day of pampering.

Trendy Thursday: Swim Suit Cover Ups

Well, last week we talked about the swimsuit. So now its time to chat about the mom’s bestest friend, the cover up!
I love swim coverups so much that several of them have woven their way into my summer wardrobe. (Really, they were that cute!) A swim coverup is a great way to try something trendy that you might not normally try or to try a sundress that might be just a smidge too young for you. When its just thrown over your swimsuit, you can pull just about anything off!
Here are my three favorite coverup looks:

1. Going classic and sophisticated with a gauzy tunic like this one from Old Navy:
   Athleta has an adorable linen one. Or go for a more exotic look with a kimono style cover-up. Or go luxurious with a silk tunic!
   
2. Going sleek and modern with a maxi dress. This tube dress from Old Navy is classic. I have this maxi dress from Target and I wore it constantly all summer – not even as a cover up! It became one of my go-to outfits for summer and I constantly got compliments on it.
   The maxi dress is a prefect coverup –and feels so comfy to throw on after a long day at the beach. Personally, the tube top look is something I can only pull off as a coverup. Not a good look for me normally.
   
3. Going cute and sporty with a little hoodie dress. Or this one from Old Navy. Or go cute and nautical with this hooded dress from Old Navy – or if you love just stripes in general,this envelope dress would also be a great coverup!

What’s your favorite beach coverup?

You can read more posts about fashion and family on Melissa’s blog, Girlymama.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings from Main Line Health

Currently, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Take an important step for your health by attending a free skin cancer screening from Main Line Health.

Screenings are being offered from May through July at a location near you:

Paoli Hospital
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Lankenau Hospital
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Bryn Mawr Hospital Health Center
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Riddle Hospital
Thursday, May 27, 2010 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 24, 2010 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 8, 2010 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please call 1-866-CALL-MLH to register.

Tonight is 31 Cent Night at Baksin Robbins

Head on out to 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins tonight from 5:00-10:00PM and help honor America’s firefighters. The Baskin-Robbins CommunityFoundation is donating $100,000 to the National FallenFirefighters Foundation™ (NFFF).

Click here for more information or to find a participating Baskin Robbins near you.

( Save yourself a click – The Baskin Robbins on Rt. 113 is participating)

New Breastfeeding Support Group – King of Prussia

Nursing Mother’s Alliance

Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:00am

Bear Rock Cafe
King of Prussia, PA

Come out to chat with certified breastfeeding counselors and other moms. Have your baby weighed. Relax and enjoy some coffee and a snack. All are welcome!

We will meet in the side, private room (toddlers will have a bit of room to explore without getting too far).

Tasty Tuesday

As much as I love to save money, I must admit I really enjoy eating out. My husband and I do our best to curb the temptation, leaving to special occasions and emergencies (read: nights where I forget to plan a meal, mess up a meal or otherwise find the meal I had picked out to be less than satisfactory for my present cravings). Eating out, though, is a huge money zapper, and you can save a good bit of money just by cutting down the amount of eating out you do per month.

A great way to satisfy the need to eat out without sacrificing the money is to create Eat Out meals at home. One that comes to mind is my mother-in-law’s recipe for a great Mexican dish. She prepared this for us a few weekends ago, and it was super delicious! This is a crowd-pleaser, easily feeding a hungry family, with inexpensive ingredients. Hope you enjoy!

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Enchiladas

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts – cooked and diced

• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup

• 1 small can of diced (or chopped) green chiles

• 1 small can of sliced black olives

• 1 dozen tortillas (ie: 1 package)

• 1 pt of sour cream

• 4 green onions, sliced/chopped

• 2 cups of shredded Mont. Jack cheese (if you are feeling a bit sassy, substitute Pepper Jack)

• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1) In a bowl, combine soup, peppers, olives, onions and sour cream

2) Add the Mont. Jack cheese

3) Place chicken in a separate bowl. Add 2 cups of the soup mixture to the chicken (reserve remaining 2 cups). Toss to combine.

4) Fill each tortilla with some of the chicken mixture, and roll the tortilla up. Lay each filled tortilla in a 9×13-inch pan

5) Top the tortillas in the pan with remaining 2 cups of soup mix

6) Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the tortillas and soup mix

7) Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 * for 40-50 minutes

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There are lots of other great “Fake Take Out” recipes out there, and I look forward to sharing more with you in the future.

Have a great week!

You can read more about Steph and her recipes at her personal blog, Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Mom

Scrapbook Digitally: Mothers Day Event

May 2nd Sunday 12-4pm
Ciao Bella Lucia
263 W Uwchlan Ave Downingtown

Scrapbook Digitally will make one FREE 11×8.5 layout and be giving away $15 Gift Certificates to each person at the event. Bring at least 2 or 3 digital pictures to have scrapped into a digital layout. You can email the layout to your friends and family or post it on Facebook!

While your waiting for your layout to be made enjoy some refreshments and browse around the Salon. Marigold Naturals products for the body and soul by Heather Nolland & Holly Anzuena will be on sale along withJoyas Handmade Jewelry by Ana Gil Jones.

You don’t want to miss this great opportunity!

For more information go to Scrapbook Digitally

Contact Kristina Hurley at kmshurley@gmail.com
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Spring Women’s Conference

A Brand New Season of Your Life

Women’s Spring Conference 2010

Calvary Fellowship Church – 95 West Devon Drive, Downingtown PA 19335

April 30th 7:00pm – 10:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)

May 1st 8:30am – 4:00pm (doors open at 7:30am)

Cost $35.00

(Box lunch available on Saturday for additional $10.00)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

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Featuring Author & Speaker – Carol Kent

Carol has been a Women of Faith keynote speaker, is hysterically funny, culturally relevant and has authored several books including, “When I Lay My Isaac Down”, “A New Kind of Normal”, & “Becoming a Women of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others”.

http://www.CarolKent.org

Along with…Worship Team – Heart of Joy

http://www.heartofjoy.info

Topics Include:

Embracing a NEW Kind of Normal
Turning Fear into Faith
Developing Spiritual Authenticity
Becoming a Women of Influence

****Box lunches available on Saturday by pre-purchase only. Included in lunch box: hoagie, fruit, chips, cookie and water. Cost $10.00 (not included in registration price)

Contact Lorena Versteegh with any questions:

lversteegh@calvary-fellowship.org

610-363-7171 x 2145

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Malvern Blooms!

April 25, 2010

10:00am – 5:00PM

“Time to discover Malvern:… a place to visit, dine, shop and play”

Malvern Blooms is expected to bring thousands of people to King Street, including residents, people from other communities, and out of state visitors. Home and garden exhibitors, juried artists, craftsmen and store owners will set up along King Street, which will be partially closed. Local restaurants will be represented. FREE entertainment for all ages, children’s activities and seminars will be offered throughout the day. This will be a rain or shine event. Bring your Lawnchair and hang out for an All American good ol’ small town event.

For more information and a complete schedule of events please click here

Weekend Events in Chester County

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Click here to check out The Chester County Moms Community Calendar.