I didn't have much of a dry-skin problem growing up in California. However, when I moved to Utah it was a whole new ballgame. Utah became the death of my skin. My hands started cracking and bleeding from dryness. I tried lotions and creams and other "dry-skin" products but nothing seemed to give me the relief I needed. I spent lots of money trying to figure out a cure for my poor, itchy, flaky, cracked, bleeding hands.

A friend introduced me to Country Care and my search was over! Country Care is a balm to help heal dry, sore, cracked skin.

Being a mom with babies, I wash my hands constantly every day, especially during cold and flu season. My hands dry out quickly. I also like to wear flip flops in the spring, summer, and fall so my feet get a beating. They dry out and get really tough. I use Country Care to restore my hands and feet all year round. We also use it on my daughter's eczema to relieve her from her soreness and itchiness. I have met many parents who don't know what to do for their child's eczema- expensive creams and prescriptions are ongoing. I have found that this is the best solution for our family. It may be the solution for yours!

Why I LOVE Country Care:

1. Country Care is made from All Natural Ingredients. This means that it is safe for children and babies.

2. Country Care does not contain alcohol or perfumes so it doesn’t burn or sting when it’s applied.

3. Country Care’s thick formula locks in moisture. It soothes and softens rough skin.

4. Country Care won’t cost you a fortune. The price is right and a little goes a long way. You don't need to use a lot to get great results.

It has become one of my “must-have” products to have on hand at all times. I have it in my purse, in my diaper bag, on my nightstand, in my bathroom, and in my car.

I love this product! I think it should be sold in all stores. Right now it is only available online at Country Care Products through Etsy or directly from the owner at countrycareproducts@yahoo.com. Makes a great gift or stocking-stuffer! Just in time for the holidays!

Want to try it for free? I am doing a giveaway! The owner of Country Care products has kindly sponsored the giveaway.

This giveaway is closed! Thanks for all those who entered here and on Instagram.

I absolutely LOVE Costco's rotisserie chicken! It tastes good, it's already cooked, and is a great price. But is it the BEST price? The short answer is yes, and no. Yes, if you want already cooked chicken with minimal work. And no, if you're willing to prepare and cook an entire raw chicken. 

Organic is probably your healthiest option but most expensive deal at $5.49/lb for raw, boneless, chicken breasts.

It's FALL! And, it's APPLE SEASON! What better way to put those apple to use than in this Easy Apple Crisp recipe. Not only is it easy, it's delicious. This recipe is adapted from a recipe at AllRecipes.com.

6 large apples (peeled, cored, sliced)

1/2 - 3/4 c. water

1 white cake mix

1 c. brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 c. melted butter

1/2- 1 c. uncooked oats

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 9x13" baking pan.
2. Place apples in the bottom of pan. Pour *water over apples.
3. In a medium bowl (or plastic freezer zipper bag) add the cake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oats. Stir (or shake) together. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
4. Top apples with crumble mixture.
5. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and crumble is golden brown.
6. Serve with ice cream and/or whipped cream.

*A word about the water in the recipe. If you have super juicy apples, cut the water back to 1/2 c. If your apples are a little more dry, use 3/4 c. water. I find that a whole cup of water is too much and your apple crisp will be a little watery on the bottom. 

Some of my favorite recipes contain buttermilk or butter. This is one of those. Never buy prepackaged pancake mix again. This recipe makes the best buttermilk pancakes and the toppings makes them out of this world.


I would love visiting my aunt in the summer when I was a kid because this was the only time I had access to her pancakes. She gave me her recipe years ago when I had my own little kids. As my extended family has grown, I have become THAT aunt to my nieces and nephews and I love it! Whenever we have a family reunion it is a given that I will make pancakes with coconut syrup. In my own home we make them often on Saturdays when the hubs is home and we can all eat breakfast together.


Let's talk about this coconut syrup. This is a recipe from my sister-in-law. It is our absolute favorite. We don't really buy regular syrup anymore either because my kids love the coconut syrup more (which also contains buttermilk AND butter, so you know it's good).

If you eat just the pancakes and syrup, you will LOVE it! However, when it is summer and the peaches are ripe and juicy, they are a MUST topping. They add another dimension to this already delicious dish that will knock your socks off. And, don't forget the whipped cream- either canned or freshly whipped. Put all of these together and you will be in breakfast heaven!


A warm pancake (or two, or three) served with fresh whipped cream, topped with peaches, and drizzled with coconut syrup is all you need. It is DIVINE. I dare you to try it. Go all out while the peaches are in season. You won't regret it. Get the recipe below!

Our friends at Musical Pipes are giving away a complete set of Pipe Chimes! A $54 value!

Thank you to all who entered the giveaway! We have a winner! 

Congrats to Leah H!!

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We also have good news for the rest of you! Musical Pipes is giving you a 20% discount with a $30 minimum purchase this week only, September 4, 2017 - September 8, 2017. You can purchase your own set of pipe chimes at the discounted rate using coupon code: JUSTONEMOMTRYING

Visit their shop HERE and enter the code: JUSTONEMOMTRYING 

Take advantage of this limited discount! I know you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Pipe Chimes!