150 Museums are Free August 4th and 5th to B of A Customers: Check It Out

I did not know about this program; it's called Museums on Us.  B of A and Meryll Lynch Customers can gain free admission once a month to over 150 different museums.  The program is available nationwide, and this weekend happens to be a freebie on August 4th and 5th.  Each state has a different list of free museums, so I am including a link to the actual B of A site for you to explore your state's free locations.  Take advantage of this program and save money.

http://museums.bankofamerica.com/

Family Blessings,
Abi

Free Natural History Museum Family Day in Albuquerque

Vacation is so fun.  Here are some new tips for my family and friends to enjoy!  Sorry it took so long to get back to it.

The NM Natural History Museum is free to NM residents on the first Sunday of every month with a valid NM I.D.  Tomorrow is your day to enjoy the fun.   The Titanic Exhibit is a little extra, but I hear it is well worth the cost.
Here is the museum link for details:
http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/hours


Family Blessings,
Abi

Krispy Kreme Family Night

I am at the ABQ Krispy! Every Wednesday night is family night. You get to dip your own donut and put sprinkles on it too! So cute and fun! Free donuts here right now!
Family blessings,
Abi

Free Admission to the Albuquerque Art Museum Thursday Night, July 19th

The Albuquerque Museum is offering a fun night this week for all.  As, those of who read my blog know, the Albuquerque is featuring a special exhibit of Ancient Mayan and Aztec art this month.  Thursday night, July 19th, regular admission to the museum is free from 5pm to 8:30pm.  The normal admission has a great perk this Thursday night- chocolate, Aztec dancers, and live Latin American Music!  Drop off the kids at the arts and crafts educational center to make art projects themed on ancient Aztec and Mayan history.  Meanwhile, you can check out the museum and sample chocolate.  Why not?  It is a gift from the  ancient Aztecs.   Then, the whole family can enjoy a free Aztec dance performance at 7:30pm.  In conjunction with the evening, there is a concert of modern Latin American Music.  Special exhibits are usually extra and have a separate fee, so plan on having a little extra if there is a separate hall for the traveling exhibit.  But, you will enjoy so much with the regular admission this Thursday night, and that is free.  This is definitely the month to enjoy the Albuquerque Art Museum!

Here is the City of ABQ link for details:
http://www.cabq.gov/museum/FreeThursdays.html


Family Blessings,
Abi

Route 66 Summerfest: Free Fun in Nob Hill

Shopping, art market, live music, classic car show... that sounds life a fun outing with a little something for everyone.

Nob Hill is encouraging local businesses by sponsoring a free event on July 21st:  Route 66 Summerfest!

The events start at 2pm and last until 10:30pm!  Enjoy outdoor fun, music, shopping, activities for children, and eat at local restaurants.  Support small business and have fun on Route 66!  Here is the link with all the details:
http://www.cabq.gov/cultural-services/events/route-66-summerfest/

Family Blessings,
Abi

Movies Under the Stars Night: July 21st

This weekend is another free movie night.  Head over to Cabezon Park in Rio Rancho at dusk on July 21st.  Get there a bit early if you want a front lawn seat.  Make sure to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic. Here is the link:
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=1801

Family Blessings,
Abi

Relive the 80's and mall food: Homemade Orange Julius Recipe

Well, the weather is hot.  In NM, monsoon season is upon us.  Why venture out to the mall in this nasty weather?  Here is a fun treat to make at home:  Homemade Mall Orange Julius.

If you have no clue what I am talking about, then you might not be a child of the 80's.  But, like our music, our mall food is awesome.  Sip down this treat, watch Ferris Bueller, laugh at the dress in Pretty in Pink, and dream up a way to make fried cheese on a stick.

Ingredients:

6 to 8 ounces of frozen orange juice concentrate
1  cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

8 to 10 cubes of ice

Tool:
A Blender


Blend all the liquid ingredients together on high.  Add ice one cube at a time until it is the thickness that you prefer.  Viola!


Have fun and teach your kid about the fun culture of the 80's!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Summer Deal for the Zoo: Children's Admission Free on Monday

The Rio Grande Zoo has a fun program every Monday of the summer.  One full paying adult will be given free admission for four children.  Wow!  That sounds like a great deal for family fun.  Here is the link to the Albuquerque City website with the details:
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/tickets/ticket-information#Discounts


Enjoy the summer break.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Lavender in the Village Festival

Saturday, July 14th and Sunday, July 15th...The Village is having their annual Lavender Festival.  Check out the harvest, go on a wine tour of Casa Rodena, activities for the children, shopping, food, arts, crafts, face painting, and music...sounds like good weekend fun.  Adults $3 Children $2...Grower's Market is free.
Here is the link:
http://www.lavenderinthevillage.com/index.php

Family Blessings,
Abi

NM Green Chili!!! Here is an appetizer idea...

This is super addictive...so beware, you might not be able to stop...

Fried NM Green Chili

You need to go to the baking aisle of your grocer and find the Louisiana Fish Fry Batter Mix.  I prefer the lemon flavored mix; so, if you can find it, get that one.  Then, you will need freshly roasted and peeled NM Green Chili.  For frying, you will need a deep fryer or a pan with enough oil to completely cover the chili.

Directions:

1. Prep the chili by roasting and peeling it completely. Hmmm,  I might have to blog a how-to for some people.  But, get to this point.
2. Now, coat long slices of NM Green chili with the fish fry batter mix on both sides.
3. Dip this coated chili right into the hot oil.
4. Fry the chili until it is golden brown.  This will take less than a minute.

That's it!

Enjoy the treat with some great BBQ.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Free Chick-Fil-A Day!!! Go get that Chick'n

Today, July 13th you can get dinner for free for the whole herd!  Get dressed like a cow, show up at Chick-Fil-A, and get a free meal.  If you are a bit overwhelmed by the whole costume, dress up partially like a cow, and you will get a free entree!  Here is the link:

http://www.cfarestaurant.com/cottonwood/home


Wow, that's a fun idea.  Just paint spots on your face and go for it!  You have until 10pm:)
Enjoy the summer fun!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Krispy Kreme is 75! Get Hot Glazed for 75 cents!

Friday, July 13th, is the 75th Birthday of everyone's favorite doughnut!  Buy one dozen doughnuts and you will get a box of original glazed doughnuts for 75 cents all day Friday, July 13th!

Have a sweet start to your weekend!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Starbucks Freebie!!! Friday, July 13th

Hi!  Starbucks has a new drink-  The Refresher!  ON Friday, July 13th from noon to 3pm, you can get a free tall Refresher at participating Starbuck!!  Check out the link and go get your free Starbucks!

http://www.starbucks.com/refreshers/en-us

Family Blessings,
Abi

Kid Recipe: Frozen Yogurt

This is super easy and fun.  There is no need to have an ice cream maker.  This will just take time and a blender.

Ingredients:

1 large container of greek yogurt.  I prefer honey, but make sure to get a sweetened greek yogurt.
1 cup of cut up ripened fruit.  Peaches work well, but you can use any fruit that is seasonal and ripe.

Directions:

The Ice
Clean and cut up the ripened fruit.  In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and fruit together.  Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray.  Make sure to put this in the freezer until the cubes are solid.  Overnight freezing works well.

The Creamy Finish
Once you have solid cubes, you will need a blender to make the frozen yogurt.  Take a couple of cubes at a time, and chop up the cubes in a blender.  Continue adding cubes one at a time.  You can sightly defrost a couple of cubes to soften the blend. It's that simple.  You can refreeze this and scoop out the yogurt for a more ice cream-like finish or eat this out of the blender for a yogurt shop experience.


Enjoy!
Family Blessings,
Abi

Berry Fun Dip! Make it with your kids today:)

This is just the snack for a summer day.  Just stop by a local produce store to buy some fresh fruit for dipping.  Support local markets and enjoy seasonal fruits with this easy to make dip.

Ingredients:

1 package of light cream cheese or nonfat cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.


In a small bowl mix the cheese, sugar, and lemon juice together until smooth and creamy.  Fold in the berries.  That's it!

Now, you can eat this tasty dip with graham crackers, slices of apple, or other firm fruits.

Have fun cooking with your kids.  You can even turn this into an educational experience by having your children write out a how-to list of directions for the dip.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Today is 7-11 Day! Free Slurpees at participating 7/11's

Yes, the annual free slurpee event is this week!  Find a location and get ready to enjoy a childhood favorite.  On  July 11th from 11 am to 7 pm, you can enjoy a free slurpee.
Here's the link:
http://www.slurpee.com/Default.aspx


Family Blessings,
Abi

Sandia Golf Club Deals for July: Kids Golf Free

Do you love golf?  July is an excellent time to teach your child all about Golf.  In July, Sandia Golf Club is offering free golf for children with a paying adult-one free child per paying adult.  Your child must be 17 or under, and this deal cannot be combined with any other promotion.  Check out the link to Sandia Golf Club's website.  There are many specials.  All day Tuesday, you can golf at Twilight rates.  That means instead of paying $70, you pay $45. That's the Twilight rate all day Tuesday.

Check it out:

http://www2.cybergolf.com/newsletters/viewblast.asp?id=314850&courseid=1083

Family Blessings,

Abi

Poppers! Bacon Covered Jalapeños

Jalapeños Covered in Bacon...very easy and tasty!

I love The Pioneer Woman; she always inspires me to try new dishes.  If you have not visited her blog or watched her show on Food Network, you really need to check it out.  Below is a link to her easy easy easy recipe for poppers.  I tried this today for the first time thinking it would be so hard.  My friend made some once for a BBQ, and I was so impressed.  Here is the easy recipe:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/07/bacon-wrapped_j/

I followed most of her steps, but decided to make them in a baking dish, since I do not have a fancy rack.  I simply put them in a glass baking dish and skipped using toothpicks.  The result was terrific, and the poppers came right up with a metal spatula.  I used pepper bacon-YUM!!

Add this to your BBQ tricks.  It's a winner!

Family Blessings,

Abi

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center Grand Opening

Well, I don't think anyone thinks going to the hospital is fun, but this event sounds interesting.  Are you curious about the new hospital center in Rio Rancho?  This is your chance to get a free tour of the facility, chat with staff and physicians, and enjoy some free food and fun.

This is a two day event with free breakfast, health fair, face painting, bounce houses, tours, and musical performances.

Saturday, July 7th:  The event starts with free pancakes at 8:30am.  There will be a ribbon ceremony followed by a health fair and child-friendly activities-face painting, jumps, magician, and helicopter etc.  The fair is from 10:30am to 3pm.

Sunday, July 8th:  The day starts at 10am with free breakfast burritos and live music.  The outdoor activities and tours are from 11am to 3pm.

Location: 30001 Broadmoore Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM

Here is the link:

http://unmsrmc.org/

Check it out.

Family Blessings,

Abi

Here's a Fun Phonics Lesson for Summer Review

Summer school might not be for every little guy or girl, but you really should help your child review reading over the break.  You can try this fun lesson at home with your child; it's so fun, and they won't realize it's educational!  Smile through it, and make sure to laugh a lot.  Your enthusiasm and sense of fun will be contagious.

Materials:

1. Assorted magazines suitable for cutting up- select child-friendly issues full of pictures.
2. A large sheet of paper- you can use butcher paper, a poster board.  Use whatever you have to make a poster.
3. A big marker
4. scissors
5. glue

Directions:

Explain to your child that you are going on a vowel hunt.  Divide the poster into two main categories:  Long Vowels and Short Vowels.  Remember long vowels say their name- A,E,I,O,U (don't worry about y).  Now, under each category make a section for A, E, I, O, and U for both sides.

Example:

Vowels	Long	Short
A
E
I
O
U

Now, have fun cutting pictures.  Say the words out loud and categorize the sounds as long or short vowels.  Glue the picture in the correct category.  You will find that almost every word fits right into one of the sounds clearly.  Every syllable has a vowel sound.

Here is a picture of the project I completed with a small group of second and third graders.

This review helps with developing an awareness of sounds; teachers call this phonemic awareness.  Vowel recognition is important for breaking apart words and analyzing new vocabulary.  You will find that categorizing the sounds helps to make children think more critically about the word.    This project will also help your child spend more time on fine motor skills- cutting and gluing.  This is a skill that children really lack nowadays.  Overall, the project will take about an hour to finish and review.  It will be an hour well spent!


Have fun learning this summer.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Cinemark West...The Dollar Theater

Remember, you can always see a movie for a huge discount on the big screen at Movieswest.  I just signed up for the free weekly coupon for the concessions.  Check out the link below for current movies and the coupon information.

http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1489

There is also a location on the east side of ABQ, Cinemark 8.  Stay cool in the summer heat with a movie you might have missed during the school year.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Cliffs Anyone? ABQ area friends, here is a link to half-off passes...

KOAT is offering a discount for weekdays this summer.  You save half off admission Tuesday through Friday during normal operating hours.  You can add WaterMania to the pass for an extra $5.  This sounds like fun and you will save up to $12 or so per child.  Check out the link:

http://www.koat.com/hot-local-deals/cliffs-amusement-park/-/14425218/-/twi1c9/-/index.html#

Print out your coupons-as many as you need.  Then, take the coupon to the admission gate with you to purchase your ride passes.

Have fun this summer and enjoy good times.

Family Blessings,
Abi

9th Annual Pork and Brew In Rio Rancho-July 6,7,8

This is the 9th Annual competition, and over the past nine years the event has become quite large.  Over 20,000 people attended last year's Pork and Brew.  It is a sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Competition and winners will go on to compete at other levels-including the national championships.  It's a foodie dream for the BBQ lover. If you like the brew, there will be popular beers and local micro-brews as well.  It is a family friendly event with arts and crafts, magicians, jumps, food vendors, music (Al Hurricane), and great BBQ. This event will be held outdoors outside of the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, NM.

This event sounds like fun!  It is not free like most of my posts, but the admission seems reasonable.  Adults are $5 each; Seniors 50+ and children 3-12 are $3; children under two are free.  In addition, you have the option of buying products, arts and crafts, food, and BBQ.  The website states that you can purchase BBQ bucks at the center to be used at the event with the BBQ competitors.  So, be warned that at the end of the day, you can easily spend a lot.

Official Site:
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?nid=1833

Here are the details on the visitors' bureau link:
http://www.rioranchonm.org/index.aspx?NID=142


Here is a schedule of events:
http://www.rioranchonm.org/DocumentCenter/View/319


Enjoy planning a fun event this weekend!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Good Old Fashioned Jello Cake!

This is a classic dessert for the Fourth.  It's not fancy or overdone, just simple and fresh like summer should be.

You will need to bake a cake.  Buy plain white cake mix and bake it according to the directions on the box.  Bake it in a 13 by 9 pan.  It will be served right in the pan, so use a glass baking dish that looks nice.  Let the cake cool after baking for about an hour.

Next, make two boxes of jello according to the box directions.  Use Cherry and Blueberry for the red, white, and blue effect.  If you make a box of blue and one of red, keep the mixes in separate bowls.

Now, take a toothpick and poke holes all over your cake.  Carefully and slowly pour the jello over the baked cake until the entire jello solution is absorbed into the cake.  Make sure to evenly distribute the jello over the whole cake.  Cover the cake with plastic wrap.

Set the cake in the refrigerator overnight.  The jello will solidify right into the cake, and the finished dessert will be sweet and moist.

Serve this cake with a big dollop of whipped topping and some fresh berries.  It's out of this world delicious!


Enjoy this simple dessert for your Fourth of July.  Remember, it's always a happy day when you create a little memory for your kids.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Easy Dip for your BBQ! Bacon, Ranch, Cheese!

My oldest son told me I shouldn't share all my recipes, and he was specific about this one.  But, I think it will send your 4th of July BBQ over the top.  It's easy and sooooo gooooood!

Needed:
2, 16 ounce containers of prepared ranch dip.  You can make your own too.  Buying it prepped is easier.
1, 2 cup bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.  You can shred your own, and actually shredding your own cheese burns calories and tastes better.
8 pieces of cooked, thick, peppered bacon

Put the ranch dip in a large bowl.  Add the cheese, and mix the dip until the cheese is evenly spread into the dip.  Dice up the bacon into small bits.  You can crumble this up with your hands too.  Add the bacon to the dip.  Mix it all the ingredients together thoroughly.   Cover your bowl and refrigerate the dip for an hour before serving.  Serve with thick potato chips or cut veggies.

This will send your BBQ over the top and people will want more and more!

Happy BBQ!
Family Blessings,
Abi

Fourth of July Dessert: Bread Pudding- Prep It Tonight!

Bread Pudding

This dessert is easy to prep the night before.  Then, the day of your BBQ, just bake and serve with the special sauce.  You can find all the ingredients for the pudding for under ten dollars, and this includes some fresh berries for serving.  Once you have the basic idea of how to make a bread pudding, you can make this recipe your own by adding your secret ingredients to the mix.

Ingredients for the bread pudding base:

1 13 x 9 baking dish (butter the bottom of the dish)
1 large loaf of bread.  You pick the kind.  I prefer a day old french loaf or plain old white bread.
1 stick butter melted
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs

Pudding Directions:

1. Cut up the loaf of bread into cubes.  The smaller the pieces, the more even the texture will be for the bread pudding.  
2. Coat the cubed bread with melted butter.
3. Pile the cubed bread into your baking dish and spread into an even layer.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, sugar, and spices.
5. Pour the liquid ingredients over the bread evenly.
6. Cover the bread pudding with plastic wrap.
7. Put this in the refrigerator overnight.

Baking:

Uncover the bread pudding after the overnight soak.
Bake this in your oven at 350 degrees F for approximately 30 minutes.  It will be ready when the center is set and the bread is golden brown.

Serving:

You can serve this warm pudding with this cold, tangy, and sweet sauce or some whipped topping. Prep some berries for plating.

Special Sauce Ingredients/Directions:

1 16 ounce container sour cream
4 TBS sugar
2 tsp Vanilla or an alcoholic liquor of your choice.  I like Grand Marnier, and it's alright to put a little extra.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until it is a good consistency to pour right over the pudding.

Spoon out a serving of the bread pudding on a plate with some fresh berries and ladle a little sauce right over the top.

Enjoy a simple dessert and have fun this July 4th!  This recipe is less than a dollar per large serving, and will serve about ten people.

Family Blessings,
Abi

NM Centennial Festival Series - Dixieland

Free Dixieland Concert at Old Town Plaza this weekend- July 6th and 7th!
Here is the link:
http://www.cabq.gov/old-town-new-fun/events/Dixieland

Take grandma and grandpa out and enjoy Old Town.  I bet you only go when relatives visit from out of town.  Drop by for free music and enjoy the shops.
Family Blessings,
Abi

Free Day at the Rio Grande Zoo Tomorrow, July 3rd!

It's another FREE day with the Peak Radio, and this time it's the Rio Grande Zoo!  Admission is free for everyone to the Rio Grande Zoo on July 3rd from 6am to 10am.  If you get there at these times, you get in for free.  You can stay as long as you like at the zoo.  Below is the link for the free passes.
http://www.1003thepeak.com/event_portal/view/calendar/event.html?event_id=115346

I went to the Natural History Museum and the Aquarium for free on the Peak!  It should be lots of fun.  I will probably take some snacks to the zoo and stay a while.  There's lots to see.  Make the most of summer with your kids and have fun on the cheap!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Albuquerque's Freedom Fourth at Balloon Fiesta Park

Hi Friends!  Celebrate The Fourth in Albuquerque with this mega free event!  There is something to do for everybody- concerts, classic car shows, fireworks, shopping!  Admission is free, but they get you at parking for $10.  It's still a great time for the family at a low price.  The link states that coolers are allowed, and you can set up a shade tent so long as it is fire retardant and staked down.  Of course, no glass containers or alcohol;They will check your coolers.  It sounds like a great time to pack a picnic and enjoy events. I noticed that the Noms are playing.  The fireworks are always grand, and it's a long show too. Follow the link to a line-up of free summer fun this week:
http://www.cabq.gov/cultural-services/freedom-fourth/

If you want to shell out some cash, you can do a BBQ package with shaded table seating, drinks, and VIP parking for $30 a person (children half off). Details are on the link.


Happy Fourth ABQ!
Family Blessings,
Abi

Rio Rancho, NM: Free Fourth Of July Events

There will be some great free fun on The Fourth in Rio Rancho!  The day starts with a fun parade on Southern Blvd and a bike decorating contest for children under 15.  The children will peddle through the parade and compete for prizes.  Mid day activities include a ceremony honoring the Declaration of Independence at Veterans Park and a flag football tournament.  End the day with a free outdoor movie and fireworks show on Rio Rancho High School grounds!  Below is the link to all the details!

Happy Fourth!
http://ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=1513

Pack a great picnic and enjoy some old fashioned fun for The Fourth of July.
Family Blessings,
Abi

Quick Game to Play: Increase Vocabulary This Summer

I love word games.  I am currently in California enjoying a view of the beach!  Why not try this game for your summer traveling fun and trick your children into learning!

All you need:  Pencil and Paper

This is fun to play with your child.  Write out the alphabet in a column:
A
B
C
D
Etc.

Now have your child write one item for each letter in the alphabet that could be packed for your summer vacation:

Apples
Beach towels
Cooler
Deodorant
Etc.


It's easy to make learning fun, and you can quickly address any spelling issues too.  You might end up laughing and talking about what in the world to bring that starts with Q.


Enjoy summer and discover fun in the simple ways you can make learning a joy.


Family Blessings,
Abi

Ice Cream Sandwiches! Easy and Fun

Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwiches


This summer save money by making your own ice cream treats! No need to spend a fortune on fancy ice cream when your children will be overjoyed to sit and make their own treats. I did this with my summer school class as a lesson on how to follow directions. Why not try this and make it fun and educational? My students wrote their own version of this recipe after we made it together. This develops recall, sequencing, and writing a set of how to directions. They never knew they were learning;)

Ingredients:

1 box of store brand chocolate sandwich cookies. The kind that look like fancy name brand cookies.
1 container vanilla ice cream slightly softened
spoon, spreading knives, bowls, plates, and freezer safe tray


Directions:

Each cookie makes one sandwich. Each sandwich gets 2 tbs of ice cream.

This is so easy. Split apart your sandwich cookie. Spread ice cream inside the halves. It helps to soften the ice cream a bit. As an extra, you can roll the ice cream sandwich sides in sprinkles or dip the treat in chocolate coating. I rolled my sides in cookie crumbles.

The last step is to put the sandwiches in the freezer to set up. You will have a hard time keeping the kids off of them. They will taste better if you allow them to set up for at least two hours. Good luck with that!


It's a messy project and a lot of fun. The ice cream sandwich doesn't look perfect, but it tastes amazingly like a fancy gourmet ice cream creation!

Family Blessings,
Abi

A Foot Bath! The Home Spa Solution for Tired Feet!

Yes, a foot bath is a great way to pamper yourself!  Here is an idea to try tonight that might help your tired and neglected feet.

Home Foot Bath!

Needed:
A large portable tub to soak both feet in tonight.  This just has to be big enough for both feet to be submerged.
A comfy chair to sit on while you soak.
A big handful of marbles.
Warm water:  as hot as you can stand it.
1 TBS apple cider vinegar (optional) This is great for foot odor and helps inflammation as a detoxifying ingredient too.
3-5 drops of essential oil:  Lavender relaxes, Orange awakens and helps with depression.  Check your local health food store for help.

Directions:
Mix all your ingredients in your tub.  Make sure the water is hot enough to relax you without causing any burns.  Put the marbles in the tub.  Use these marbles to massage your feet by rubbing back and forth on the marbles while you sit.  Make sure to use common sense- sit down so you do not fall.  Also, since your feet might have oil and water, be careful getting in and out of the tub so you do not slip.  I hope you take the time to actually try this and pamper yourself tonight!  Enjoy a spa day and de-stress.  Your family needs a happy you!  Do this on the cheap and you will feel even better for not putting a dent in your pocketbook.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Make your own perfume!

I totally want to try this.  If you do, please comment.  It sounds so easy- why pay a fortune for a custom scent, when you can make it yourself?
Here is a link and some recipes.  I might try to make my own scent with rose oil and jasmine oil.  I will buy my oils locally, and try this out.

http://www.essentialoils.co.za/recipes.htm#Sensual%20perfume%20for%20women

Family Blessings,
Abi

Treat yourself! Make your spa day happen on the cheap!

So, today is my 40th birthday!  I woke up sore and had a headache.  I was thinking to myself that I could use a spa day.  That's when I started thinking that every mom needs a spa day.  Here is a way to make your spa day happen.  All day, I will post little tips on how to make a spa day happen on the cheap.  First, get your skin feeling soft and hydrated with a sugar or salt scrub.

Spa Scrub

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup massage type oil.  I would use almond oil or grape-seed oil- this is no time for canola.
2. 1 cup sugar or salt.  The choice depends on your skin. Sugar is great for sensitive skin.  Salt is a great exfoliant.  You will want to avoid regular table salt; instead, use a sea salt.
3. 1-10 drops essential oils.  I think Lavender is great, because it is relaxing.  But, your local health food store will have many choices.  Imagine...chamomile oil, orange etc.  The choices are amazing.  Here is a link I researched of a website's essential oil index.  The index lists many oils.  If you click on the oil, it will explain the exact properties of the essential oil and it's benefits.  I learned that Rosewood is great for mature skin).  http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/index.htm
4. (Optional)  1 tsp orange zest, finely grated ginger, or rose petals.  

Shopping tip for locals:  Shop local, visit Evergreen in Rio Rancho, NM.  It's a tiny store, and I prefer giving a small local shop my money.

Directions:
Mix the above ingredients together.  Add the massage oil to the sugar or salt until the consistency is moist and holds together.  You don't need it to swim in oil, and you can save the unused oil for a different batch.  Store this is a jar that you can seal tight.

Now, go take a nice shower or bath and use the scrub to exfoliate your skin.  You can pay a fortune for spa scrubs or pay a spa hundreds of dollars to exfoliate your skin, but this is a fraction of the cost.  You can even make a little extra and gift some to a mom you know needs the treat.

Have an amazing day moms!  You have the most important job ever-period!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Quick Five Minute Word Game to do with Your Kids!

This is an activity to do with your children today that will trick them into doing school work in a fun way!

The objective is to write as many words as possible from all the letters in a phrase.  You will need pencils, paper, and a timer.

Phrase:

I love summer vacation!

Now, you need to play with your child.  You should both have a pencil and a sheet of paper.  Set the timer for five minutes.  In this five minutes, write as many words as you can from the letters in the phrase.  You can use the letter once per word, unless it appears more than once in your phrase- like "a".

Here's some example of a possible word list:

sum, action, vat, motion etc.

Enjoy learning and reviewing this summer.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Bananas Foster Ice Cream Sundae - NO CARE AND EASY

This is a fun crock pot recipe to do with your kids.  It's not diet food, but it is fun for a Monday ice cream treat to celebrate summer.

Cooking tool:  Crock pot or slow cooker

Ingredients:

14 bananas-peeled and cut lengthwise in half
1tsp cinnamon
1 stick  melted butter
1 juiced lemon
Zest this lemon and add the zest to the juice.
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp rum (you can use vanilla if you want to avoid the rum)

Vanilla ice cream for serving.

Directions:

Set aside the bananas, and mix all the other ingredients together in your crock pot.  Now, place the bananas in the mix and coat the banana halves with the butter mix as you place them in the pot.  Cover the pot and cook this on low for 1-2 hours.  Serve this with a scoop of good vanilla bean ice cream and you will have them all screaming for more.

Have fun this summer!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Breakfast for the Busy Family: Fruited Oats

Sometimes you need a stick to your belly, healthy, tasty breakfast! This is a prep the night before idea that will help you on game days!

Fruited Oats!

Tool: Crock Pot or slow cooker

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
4 cups water
1 cup diced apples
1 cup dried fruits- you could use raisins, berries, apricots. I think a combination of fruits is well suited for this dish.
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Put all the ingredients in the crock pot. Mix them up. Set the pot for 8 hours on low before you go to bed. Wake up and breakfast is ready- viola!

Feel free to share! Thanks for the support.
Family blessings,
Abi

Loma Colorado Library Free Events

Here is a link to the June calendar of events at Loma Colorado Library in Rio Rancho, NM.  Next week, on June 27th at 7pm there will be a fun and free performance for families.  It's called Flying Debris.  Yes, it's juggling, so think of all the juggling attempts your child will start up after this show.  In any event, you really should go, because it sounds like summer fun for the kids.  There are so many activities at the library to enjoy for free!  Enjoy story time, magicians, and some local talent.  As soon as the July calendar comes up, I will post it for your own calendar planning.

June Events:
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/documents/Library/LC%20June%20and%20July%202012.PDF

Thanks for reading and sharing!.  Have fun this summer on the cheap!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Free Reading Website for Young Readers!

Here is a great link for you to use at home this summer.  Children from preschool to about grade 2 can use the link below to practice phonics and develop basic reading skills.  You will find interactive books that children can listen to while following along with highlighted text.  Enjoy poetry, Greek myths, fables, and more with cute read along books on-line.  The reading link below is free.  If you want to explore the site's math options, you need to become a member.  I really like the reading and phonics site; and, I think it's just perfect for our youngest readers.

http://www.starfall.com/

Here's to an easy and fun way to review reading skills!  It's much cheaper than paying a big name tutoring company, and you can do it yourself!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Frozen Fruit Treats!

Thanks to my good friend, Sara, I can share a healthy treat with you that will cool off the kids and delight your taste buds.

Frozen Yogurt Berries!

Ingredients:

Assorted blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
1 cup Greek yogurt- honey flavored
about 1-2 tsp extra honey(optional)
wax paper
toothpicks

Directions:

1. Premix yogurt with a little honey until it is sweet enough for you.  Set this aside in the fridge for coating the berries later.
2. Put a variety of berries on toothpicks.  You can do straight blueberries or a big strawberry.  Use whatever you have on hand.
3. Set the fruit on a wax paper-lined tray in the freezer.  You will want to freeze your fruit sticks for about ten minutes.
4. Now that the berries are nice and cold, use the yogurt that you prepped.  Dip each stick into the yogurt.
5. Lay the dipped berries on the wax paper-lined tray to freeze.
6. Set the berries in the freezer and let them set up for at least half an hour before enjoying.

Please be careful and use common sense with the toothpicks.  If your little kid has toothpicks, just think about what they might do with a toothpick... So, use your own judgment.  You can always freeze this in a cup for little guys to eat with a spoon too.

This treat will melt easily, but it is so healthy and good at the same time!  Stay cool with this frozen dessert!

Enjoy summer fun and make your home a place of rest this summer.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Santa Fe Opera for Kids!

The summer brings opera to children in a unique way through the family program at the Santa Fe Opera House.  Below is the link to the SF Opera website about the youth program.  Next week children can enjoy a night at the opera on the 25th and 26th.  Tickets are not free, but reduced rates apply to families.  This is a huge savings!

http://www.santafeopera.org/communityactivities/youthprograms/youthnights.aspx

Enjoy another money saving idea.  Maybe your child will be the next opera star?  You'll never know, if you never go.

Family blessings,
Abi

Don't let your kids forget their math facts and skills!

Fun Math Games, Worksheets, and On-line Math Lessons for Elementary Students

This summer is a great time to refresh skills and learn some facts!  Research shows that children who learn math facts in addition, subtraction, and multiplication are more successful in high school.  They also take advanced courses in math, and pursue careers in science or math in college!  Wow!  But, this does not mean drill your children like robots.  No!  Enjoy learning, and make the time fun.  The link below is for one of my favorite websites for math review.  It is FREE!!  

http://www.aplusmath.com/

Here you will find on-line flashcards, games, lessons, on-line worksheets, and puzzles.  Your child can actually complete worksheets on-line, submit the work, and receive instant feedback with a percentage correct score!  The games and puzzles are fun, and the flashcards are easy to use.

Family Blessings,

Abi

Free Lunch Program In Rio Rancho!

The City of Rio Rancho, NM is offering ALL children up to the age of 18 a free breakfast and lunch every weekday!

Here's the link:
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=1343

There is not a catch, and every child can receive a meal.  The meal is tasty, fresh, and free. All meals are on a first come, first serve basis.  The times and locations are on the city website above.  I have tried this in Albuquerque and the children really like the meal.  It's nutritious, and it is fun to picnic it at the park.  Enjoy the break on your pocketbook.  The time with your children at the park will be a nice change too.  Lunch starts at 11:30am and ends at 1pm:)

Family Blessings,
Abi

$1 Movies at Regal Theaters Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

I found more $1 movies at Regal Theater- there are locations across the country.  My friends in different states can click the link below to search the theater closest to your home.  Here in NM, I prefer to go to Cottonwood Mall.  The link below allows you to search locations outside of NM; but, if you scroll down, you will see the Cottonwood movie selections and dates.

http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?state=NM#COTTONWOOD%20STADIUM%2016

Today, June 20th, at 10am,  you can watch Yogi Bear for $1 at Cottonwood Mall Regal Theater.  There are different selections every week!  Titles include...Hugo, The Smurfs, Puss n' Boots, and many more.  All Cottonwood showtimes are at 10am.  I checked some California locations for my Cali friends, and there are locations all over.  I noticed LaVerne has one, and the movie selections and times are the same as NM's:)!

Enjoy summer on the cheap with your kids!!  Please share my links and enjoy looking at my past posts for more money saving ideas, recipes, and fun lessons plans for kids.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Dion's Pizza has Freebies for Summer Reading Too!

Hi!  Wow, there are so many great free programs to help your child read more this summer.  Dion's Pizza in NM has a great program to motivate your child to read.  Here is the direct link to the Dion's Club Read site:
http://www.dions.com/community/club-read-program/

The program ends July 18th and is for preschool to 6th grade.  Children can earn a book, backpack, and bookmark for reading six books.  If they read six more, children can earn free stuff from Isotopes Park.  See the site link for the full details, but this level includes an Isotopes ticket voucher, t-shirt, and free drink.  There is even a grand prize for a special child!

Have fun this summer and add some freebies to your summer plans!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Kids Can Earn Free Books at Barnes and Noble This Summer

It is the third week of June; Have your children started their summer reading?  Since they have to read for school, why not make it fun?  Barnes and Noble is offering a free book for reading 8 selections this summer.  You do not have to read a 500 page novel to earn the free books.  Here is the direct link to Barnes and Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/container/stores.asp?PID=43671

On this site, you can download the pdf reading journal to record your reading.  See the site for details.  When you finish the selections, just turn in the completed journal, and ask about your free book choices.  There are many books to select from for free across grade levels. Make sure to meet your deadline for turning in the journal.  I hope you sign up your children soon and earn free books!

Family Blessings,

Abi

Free Movies Under the Stars in Rio Rancho!

This Saturday night, June 23rd, enjoy a free movie with your family at Cabezon Park in Rio Rancho. Movies begin at dusk, and children under 16 must be with an adult.  The movies are family friendly, but the titles are not on the website-sorry.  This still sounds like a lot of fun, and I have gone to the events in years past- always a blast! Bring your blankets, a tasty picnic, and relax under the stars as you watch a movie on an outdoor big screen.  In addition, the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will have a star gazing session on movie nights for all to enjoy.

Here is the link with details:
http://ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=1801

Enjoy yet another free event with your family this week!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Time to be a Grown Up: Tapas Tonight!

Sometimes you just need a tasty nibble and a glass of sweet wine!  Especially, after the kids have gone to bed and you have a free moment with friends or a loved one. Here is a quick treat for a summer night under the stars!

Quick Shrimp Tapas!

Serves four

Ingredients:
12 medium shrimp, deveined, peeled, and ready to skewer.
12 thin slices of sopressata  salami
4 wooden skewers

Directions:

Preheat your grill

Wrap each prepped shrimp with one slice of sopressata.  Skewer three salami wrapped shrimp per wooden skewer.  Grill the skewered shrimp until the shrimp are opaque and pink.  It only takes a few minutes. Serve warm.  This is really good with a little dip.  I use thousand island dressing right from the bottle, but I put it in a fancy dish.  You might like to make your own sauce.

Another quick idea is to wrap fresh cut asparagus with bacon and grill it.  This is really good!

The tapas menu is complete with a small tray of cheese, some olives, and some sweet grapes or fresh apricots drizzled with honey.  I serve this with Don Simon Sangria- the one that says Alegria.


Have fun outdoors!  Grill and enjoy life under the stars this summer.

Family Blessings,
Abi

The Albuquerque Art Museum: A week of possibilities. Free Admission Days, New Exhibits, Salsa Under the Stars!,

This week bring some culture into summer with The Albuquerque Art History Museum!

The Albuquerque Art Museum has a great week planned for you!  A new exhibit started on June 10th.  The Art from the Ancient Americas will showcase over 100 examples of art from Mexico to Chile.  You can see great examples of Mayan, Aztec, Olmec, Nazca, and Colima Art in precious metals and jade.  There is most likely a separate fee for the special exhibit.
The museum is closed Monday.  But, here is a overview of what you can do this week.

See my link below for the museum website and details:

http://albuquerquemuseum.org/plan-visit/admission-info

• The Albuquerque Museum is very affordable.  Admission is $3 to $1. 
• Normal Admission to the museum is free until Labor Day to all active military personnel and five members of their immediate family through the Blue Star Museum Program. 
• Every third Thursday night of the month is free, and this Thursday (June 21st)  is the third Thursday of the month. So, you can get your culture on from 5:30 to 8:00pm for free.  Just remember that sometimes the museum charges separately for a special exhibit, and the website does not state how much.  
• Salsa Under The Stars presented by the NM Jazz Workshop is Friday Night.  Why not plan a date? Havana Son will fill the night with some Salsa, Merenge, Son, Cha Cha, Boleros, Cumbia, and few other dances to get your blood pumping.  There is a full bar and food to purchase too.  Adults are $13 and students with ID are $11.  I wouldn't take the kids, but sometimes Mama needs a night out!  See the link for ticket info and a summer schedule:http://www.nmjazz.org/Salsa_Under_The_Stars_1.aspx
• This Saturday from 1:00pm to 2:30 pm there is a Family Art Workshop; your children can get busy with a fun art project.  This is free with regular admission.
• Every Sunday is free for regular admission from 9am to 1pm.  Remember, there might be a separate fee for special exhibits.

I hope I inspired you to try something new!  Why not add some cultural education to your child's life this week?  Why not plan a date and cumbia with your honey on a Friday night?   Thanks for reading and sharing!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Thrill your daddy's tummy with a fruit crumble!

Yummy Baked Fruit Crumble!

This recipe if so summer and fun!  You can use any fruit that is in season, but I prefer berries.  It is a copycat recipe from a great friend that loves to make it.  Thanks for the idea Marie!

Ingredients:
Fruit Bottom
4 cups prepped fresh fruit. You can use clean fresh blueberries, blackberries, cut up peaches, strawberries, cut up apricots, pitted cherries etc. If you don't have fresh, use frozen.
Juice from one lemon
6 tablespoons sugar

Topping:
3/4 cup flour
6 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt (regular salt works too)
1/3 cup chilled salted butter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

1.  Butter a a casserole dish for your oven
2.  Mix all the ingredients together for the fruit bottom and pour it right into the casserole dish.
3. In a medium mixing bowl mix the ingredients for the topping.  You can use your fork or fingers to blend together all the ingredients until it resembles crumbles.
4.  Pour the topping right over the fruit bottom.

Bake your crumble for 40 minutes at 350.  Serve warm.  You can serve this with vanilla ice cream or all by itself.

Happy Father's Day!  Make your daddy happy with crumble.
Family Blessings,
Abi

Premiere Theater In Rio Rancho $1 Movies On Wednesdays

Yes, Premiere Theater in Rio Rancho has a summer line up of Wacky Wednesday Morning Movies.  The best part is they are $1!
Here's the link.
http://www.pccmovies.com/

Enjoy Summer on the cheap with your kids.  See my other blog posts for free concerts, free bowling, recipes, and educational lessons to do at home this summer!  I will post about a free Zoo day soon!  Thanks for sharing!

Family Blessings,
Abi

More Free Summer Entertainment! Free Concerts, Dancers, Flamenco, Food, and More

Today, June 16, 2012, is the Centennial Summerfest Celebration in downtown Albuquerque.  It sounds like the day is packed full of activities!  The party is from noon to 9:30pm, and there are multiple concerts, dancers, and foods to enjoy.  The entertainment line up is really full.  Flamenco dancers, Baila Baila, world music, Los Lobos, Al Hurricane, Irish dancers, Hawaiian Performers, and more than you can list in a little blog...  There are several different entertainment pavilions so the locations are spread out all over downtown.  The Kimo is also showing classic cartoons.  Below is a link to the schedule.  I hope this helps you find something to do for fun today.  It sounds like the day is packed full of activities for everyone!
http://www.cabq.gov/cultural-services/documents/CentennialSummerfestBrochure.pdf

One more link that shows more details.
http://www.cabq.gov/cultural-services/centennial-summerfest

Family Blessings,
Abi

Simple Syrup! Sweeten your summer beverages like a pro!

Do you want to sweeten your strawberries or peaches?  How about sweetening that cold glass of iced tea?
Simple Syrup is easy to make and will make you look like a professional chef!

Simple Syrup

Boil 2 cups of water  Add two cups of sugar slowly to the boiling water.  Mix this until all the sugar is dissolved.  Take the pot off the heat and cool your simple syrup.  Pour this into a small pitcher.  This syrup can be used to sweeten fruits for desserts or sweeten your favorite beverage.  Imagine a cold mojito with your own simple syrup as a secret ingredient!

I love to sweeten iced tea or make lemonade from scratch.
Here's something I love to do...
Cut a lemon in half, squeeze the juice into glass with ice.  Add water.  Now, sweeten up the mix by adding your syrup.  Shake the glass like a martini and make sure to put the pressed lemon half right in the glass.  MMMM!  It's like Bob's Old Fashioned Lemonade.

Enjoy Summer!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Summer Butter Roasted Corn Made Easy!

Butter Roasted Corn on the Cob

I am still enjoying the wonders of foil!  Here is yet another fun thing to do with foil for your BBQ the weekend.

Ingredients:

10 ears of corn
1 stick butter - melted
salt
seasoning of your choice(optional)
20 pieces of foil precut to fit 1/2 ear of corn

Cooking Tool:  Large Crock Pot

Directions:

1.Clean, husk, and prep your corn on the cob.  I suggest cutting each ear in half for serving a smaller portion.

2. Use the precut foil to individually wrap each half.  Place the corn half on the foil.  Pour some melted butter all over the corn.  Sprinkle a little salt.  Add the seasoning of your choice to make this your own creation.  I added a little Emeril's.  You can add Mrs. Dash or Red Chile.  Be creative about what you serve up and match the flavors that compliment your own meal.  I even like garlic, ginger, and soy sauce!

3. Wrap up each half tightly and twist the ends up so the flavor roasts right into the corn!  Yummy!!!

4.  Now load all the halves in your crock pot.  Set the timer and cook on high for about two hours.  You can rotate the ears of corn around once in the cooking process to evenly heat all the ears.  If you cook this longer than two hours, you won't be disappointed.  The corn will taste just fine; and, you can pretty much leave the corn in the crock to keep the ears ready to eat for your BBQ.

This corn was amazing!!!  Everyone loved the roasted flavor and the butter was absorbed right into the cob for an amazingly sweet and savory flavor.  No flavor or nutrients were lost in a big pot of boiling water, and every piece was tender.

I hope you try this idea at your summer BBQ!  Thank you for reading my blog.  Please share the ideas and recipes.  The more you share the better, and I truly appreciate it!

Family Blessings,

Abi

Summer Bowling- Free Summer Fun!

This summer you and your children can bowl for free through a great program called kidsbowlfree.com.  Check out the link below.
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php

You can sign up to six children for free to bowl two games a day all summer long.  There are locations nationwide and some in Canada.  So, even my friends out of state should check out the link.  Maybe the center near you offers this program?

In addition, you can register adults for a one time family charge of $24.99.  This is for up to four adults- even friends that might not be related.  Everyone gets two free games a day all summer long.  The only catch is that adults must bowl with the children.  The registration process includes a free gift from restaurant.com for a $25 gift certificate for local fare.  So, the investment comes back to you with a free meal.

I signed up locally and was able to print up the coupons very easily.  I also signed up for the family pass so my teenagers can bowl all summer on the cheap.  The whole family can now bowl two games a day everyday of the summer for the $25.  WE just cover shoes.

Enjoy the summer on the cheap!!

Family Blessings,

Abi

Free Summer Fun

FREE Summer Fun this Coming Week in Albuquerque

Summer is a great time to spend with your children enjoying life- why not do it for free?  I am going to be blogging a few free fun events that I research to help out my local friends.  This Friday, June 15, 2012, the Aquarium and Botanical Gardens will be free thanks to the Peak Radio Station.  Just show up before 10 am with your printed ticket.  Here is the link to the Peak website:
http://www.1003thepeak.com/event_portal/view/calendar/event.html?event_id=115396

I have many more free events and activities to post!  This is just the first one.  I also have some very inexpensive ways to enjoy summer.  Make sure to check back often for other ideas and tips.  This week will be dessert week and fruit week too.  I am planning on posting some fun recipes this week.

Many Family Blessings,
Abi

Super Easy Oven Breakfast!

NM Chile Breakfast Boats!

Ingredients:
5 large russet potatoes
2 pounds grated sharp cheddar cheese
10 large eggs
1 container sour cream
salt
pepper
Roasted Mild NM green chiles(optional)- at least 4
6 slices of thick bacon

This recipe will please your family, and it is pretty easy.  Serve this with thick toast and fresh juice- you might be able to get them out of bed all the faster!

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Cook the potatoes until they are fork tender and cooked all the way through.  I do this the easy way!  I stick them in the microwave on cook a baked potato.  If you have a special way of baking the potatoes, do it your way.  When I bake my potatoes, it takes about fifteen minutes to cook the five in the microwave.  I scrub the potatoes clean before microwaving and sprinkle coarse salt all over the skins before cooking.

While the potatoes are cooking, precook your bacon until it is crispy.  I like thick cut bacon that is peppered or has brown sugar--Yum!  Cut it into pieces and save the bacon for the final part of baking.

After the potato is cooked, cut each potato lengthwise in half to make boats.  Scoop out the center of each potato half with a spoon to make a potato skin looking boat.  Reserve the cooked potato you scoop out in a bowl. Place the boats in an oven proof dish.  Use a dish you can serve your meal in, because it will go from oven to table.

Now you make the filling.  Take the potato you scooped out and mash it up until it is fluffy.  Add the sour cream, salt, and pepper.  You add as much salt and pepper as you would like for your own taste.

At this point, you can add the chile.  If you like it hot, add a hotter variety. You can add freshly roasted during chile season!  Yum!!!   If it's easier, add a can of green chile. You can also make this recipe your own by adding a secret ingredient.  Maybe you want to add a little chipotle or chives? Be creative!

Fill each boat with your filling.  THIS IS IMPORTANT.  Make a dent in each boat for a freshly cracked egg.  Do this by pressing the center of each boat with the back of your spoon.

Next, crack one egg into each boat's little dent.  It's like the egg is a passenger in the potato boat!

Cover each boat with cheese and sprinkle bacon on top.

Stick the batch in the oven at 350.  You are simply cooking the eggs and melting the cheese, because the potato is cooked.  So the baking time is up to your egg preference.  I like my egg yolk a little runny, but the whites set.  So, I cook it about 10 minutes.

Serve the batch and enjoy!  Please share- thanks for all your support!

Family Blessings,
Abi