Just a reminder…

Snoobli Company’s 2nd Annual Donation Drive begins tomorrow, September 1st.  Please visit our website to make donations in any amount or mail donations to: PO Box 415   Troy, MO  63379.

Donations will be used to provide Snoobli Books to children in need.  Visit www.snoobli.com for a list of the organizations that will benefit from this Donation Drive.

Thanks for your support!

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone for the phenomenal support during the fundraiser last Saturday.  As you may already know, the fundraiser was to benefit the family of an ill boy who attends Sacred Heart.  It was such a gift to be able to witness such love and support.  Snoobli Company and Tuff Tutu received lots of orders and we were pleased to be able to donate a portion of the sales to fundraiser.

Thanks again to all who came out to “Shop for a Cause!

Okay…. now let me get going so I can get these orders shipped on time!!!

Today was a great day… Snoobli and Tuff Tutu had a blast at the Small Business Show at St. Stephens Methodist Church in Troy!  Lots of people came out to support the event and it was so much fun!

We are looking forward to next week’s show at Sacred Heart in Troy.  Stop by our booth on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2-7pm.  Don’t forget to visit www.snoobli.com and www.tufftutu.com to preview our merchandise and get an idea of what you want.  See you there!!!

The wait is over… the Tuff Tutu online clothing boutique is now open for business!!!  As a little sister site to Snoobli Company, Tuff Tutu certainly has some big shoes to fill.  Check it out at www.tufftutu.com.

Tuff Tutu’s signature denim tutus and denim tutu dresses create a stylish union between denim and tulle.  Whoever said you have to wear those shiny black shoes with pretty dresses was completely wrong!  These sassy little dresses are completely sneaker-compatible!  That’s right, modern little girls don’t have to choose between their “tuff” and “tutu” sides anymore.  Now every girl can style as hard as she plays in denim tutus and denim tutu dresses from Tuff Tutu!

Classic tutus and tutu dresses are also available on this site.  Take a look at these graceful, beautiful dresses that are sure to provide a touch of elegance to any special ocassion.

It’s time to Read Out Loud and Learn (R.O.L.L.) with Snoobli.  We understand that reading out loud is a wonderful way to encourage literacy among children, and it sure helps when the reading material is fun and interactive!  Beginning this month, we will be visiting area schools, shelters, hospitals, daycares, etc. to sit and share our books with children.  As we read our fun, educational stories out loud, children will be encouraged to get involved and interact with the books.  We will also bring fun coloring pages for coloring contests.  Random winners will receive fun Snoobli gifts and everyone will have a blast!  If you know of an organization that would like to R.O.L.L. with Snoobli, please feel free to contact us to schedule a visit.

Here’s the story, it was my daughters 4th birthday and I baked her a strawberry cake.  At the last minute she decided that she did not want the white icing that she previously requested.  So I decided to top the cake with strawberry mousse.  I pretty much knew what was supposed to be in strawberry mousse, but not how much.  So if you are a professional chef or something, don’t get all fussy with my mousse!

Anyway, I made way too much mousse for her cake, so some went on the cake to and the rest back in the freezer.  The great thing was that all the kids absolutely loved it… grown-ups too.  They actually ate the mousse-topped cake with a little mousse on the side instead of ice cream.   My kids requested more the next day so I whipped it up, but the cake was gone.  So we spread it on some graham crackers and the rest is history.  It’s a family fave!

Strawberry Mousse:

In a large bowl use mixer to blend

1 ½- cups sliced fresh strawberries

1- 8oz package of light cream cheese

1- cup confectioners sugar

Once smooth, fold in

1- 8oz package of whipped cream

Then place in freezer 30 min to firm slightly.

Spread on any flavor graham cracker and get ready for a yummy treat. Enjoy!

Tip: Leave in the freezer longer to freeze completely and it tastes better than strawberry ice cream!

So this same recipe can be used to top cakes, spread on grahams, or substitute for ice cream… now that’s good!

Feel free to comment (unless you’re a grumpy, fussy chef).  Also, reply with your favorite kid-friendly recipes and snack ideas.

Have you ever thought about how much money you spend on laundry detergent each year?  The rule of thumb seems to be that larger families + younger children = an insane amount of laundry.

Well, my sister just gave me a homemade laundry detergent recipe.  It is extremely simple and the ingredients are easy to find at any local discount store.  Even better… pennies per load!

Powder Detergent:

-3 cups Borax               -2 cups Baking Soda          -2 cups Washing Soda             -2 cups grated mild bar soap

Mix all ingredients well and seal tightly in a container.  This recipe cleans your laundry as well as any leading detergent without all the extra ingredients and it uses only 1/8 of a cup per full load.  That’s 72 loads!

Hopefully this tip helps you save some Cents & Sanity.

Feel free to leave a comment or post your own recipe for making laundry detergent.