Emma Unboxes Tsum Tsums!

Do you watch Youtube videos where someone is opening up a blind bag with a surprise toy inside? The 4 year old is obsessed with them and is always asking to watch them.  When we saw the new Disney Tsum Tsum Blind Bags, Emma asked for 2 and then asked if she could make her own video.

Adorable, right?

She even set up her own little table with a cake plate to hold her tsum tsums! Check out her/our first attempt at a video and leave a comment letting us know what you think! I may have a superstar on my hands! :)

My Current Favorite Meal : Southwest Chicken Bowls

I have been on a pretty awesome health kick lately. Menu planning, meal planning, pre-prepping snacks... I'm "in it" now and it feels good. I did lose a handful of pounds and then went a week of not prepping and felt myself falling back. Sad.

This week however, I'm prepping my favorite meal and wanted to share!

Southwest Chicken Bowls

1/2 tsp EVOO

2 cups fresh or frozen corn

1 can black beans (low sodium), rinsed

1 cup chopped onion

2 chicken breast

Taco Seasoning (I use Atlantic Spice Co's)

2 cups rice (brown or white - sometimes I use quinoa instead!), prepared according to directions. 

1 tsp of shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1 tbsp of salsa (optional)

1. Put two chicken breasts in the crock pot, sprinkle with taco seasoning to your liking, and set on low to cook while you're at work (or wherever...)

2. Add EVOO to a skillet on low heat, then add chopped onions and corn. Cook until onions are transparent and corn is roasted.

3. Add can of rinsed black beans and mix together. Cook until beans are heated.

4. At the same time, use microwave or rice cooker to prepare 2 cups of rice. 

5. When all items are ready, layer the plate with 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 cup of corn and bean mixture, a palm sized piece of chicken, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese or salsa if desired.

Barbie Evolved!

Way back in October, I wrote a welcome back to Barbie. The ad campaign was pure genius and showed Barbie as a powerful figure for girls to look up to. The were slowly trying to eliminate the idea that to love Barbie you had to mold yourself to her unrealistic set of body standards.

Barbie has released 3 new body designs now! Cue my happy dance... for a ... get ready for it... CURVY BARBIE!!

A doll with hips and a booty-- a doll who looks like me.  I'm not looking to start a fight on the acceptance of obesity in our society; instead I'm going to get excited that my 4 year old can see various bodies all be acceptable for her dolls.

Barbie also released their petite and tall dolls.

They are adorable little fashionistas and I'm excited to add a few to my daughters collection, although I wonder how complicated it will get buying outfits for them all... will their outfits be exclusive to their size?

You can preorder the dolls here! Will you be adding a few new body types to your collection?