Wanted: Tips for Being The Best Stay At Home Mom I Can Be

Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job I have ever had - yet it's by far the best. I started staying home about eleven months ago, with my then eight month old daughter. I thought I was going to have oodles of free time as she napped and we would have tons of time to play together. Little did I know naps aren't a given no matter how much you work to have a stable schedule. However making breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as doing the laundry, keeping up with my housework and all the house hold errands are a given. Yup, staying home was a bigger job then I realized and wanting the best for my daughter meant I needed to brush up on my preschool lessons as well as my ability to make a variety of meals that could provide my family with healthy options. I started adjusting to the demands and doing what I felt was a good job and really got into a nice groove right about the time my second daughter came along. Things got busier and I have been feeling my way through life as a stay at home mom. We have a schedule that works for us - and now that I live this life, I wouldn't want it any other way for me and my family. As a previous career woman I have a huge respect for both at home moms and at work moms and my goal is to share some of the things that make my life as a mommy easier - from recipes to crafts I hope what we do in our home can make it to your home and you'll enjoy it!



My daily posts include fun activties I am doing in real time with my kiddos, dinners I am making for my family, snacks, and some fun things I discover along the way. I hope they are things other moms can use as tips rather than recreating the wheel. Let me know what you think and lets share some tips because nothing is better than bragging about what you and your little ones can do together!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Oatmeal Cookie Whoopie Pies


Oatmeal Cookie Whoopie Pies
A treat for anytime of the day!



About two months ago we went on vacation and while there I bought some Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies, my daughter tried them and has been hooked on them since.  So I decided to try and make something like it on my own.  I combined my mom's oatmeal cookie recipe - which I make quite frequently, with the filling for whoopie pies.  It took a couple tries to get a cream filling I liked - but after a few tries this combination is a keeper. 

Step one is to make the oatmeal cookies here is my recipe:

1 c softened butter
1 c white sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 c quick oats

Preheat your oven to 375 and spray your cookie sheets with non stick butter flavored spray.  Then cream you butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.  Add your eggs and vanilla extract. Now begin adding your flour one cup at a time as well as baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Lastly, add your quick oats one cup at a time.  Spoon cookies onto your sheet and  bake for 11 min.  Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step Two is to make the filling:

For your filling:

1 box confectioners sugar
4 T milk
3 T flour
1 cup crisco
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg whites

Whip all ingredients together forming a fluffy cream filling.  Before adding the cream make sure your cookies are cool or you'll have some melting occur.

Step three is to assemble and eat.  Hope you enjoy these oatmeal treats! Pin It

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