Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

My last name is Giacalone...yes that is Italian. And 90% of people don't know how to pronounce it...it's fun! Jack-alone-e is how it sounds.
So, I have had to learn to be more 'Italian' since I got married last July. One thing I have learned to make is spaghetti sauce. I used to buy spaghetti sauce in a jar, but I've learned that's a big no-no for Italians.
I have searched and experimented with a few different recipes and this is what I've come up with.

Spaghetti Sauce
28 oz. (1 lg. can)tomato sauce
56 oz. (2 lg. cans) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dried parsley
1 tea. dried basil
1/2 tea. oregano
1/2 cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together. Cover and simmer for several hours stirring occasionally.

It makes a lot, so I freeze whatever is leftover. That's about as far as I've come. I am not making my own pasta or crushing my own tomatoes yet. I'll let you know when that happens. :)

Business Cards

Anyone know where I can get some reasonably priced business cards? 

I am in major need! 

Nothing fancy, just regular business cards….

Thanks!

Fabric Love

I think I might be addicted to fabric…seriously…I’m glad I have my husband to tell me when I am going overboard!  I love going to new cities and finding their local fabric stores and seeing what unique fabric I can find.

I have been busy lately working on custom and wholesale orders and have been having fun working with fabric that my customers are picking out.  I have found Amy Butler, Michael Miller and Alexander Henry fabric to be pretty popular. 

So, my question is this: What kind of fabric would you like to see from My Bella Baby? 

Whether it is a specific fabric, certain colors, styles, etc.  I would like to know what your favorite fabric is!  (Since my favorite is pretty much EVERYTHING!)  I tend to find more girl fabric too, so I would like to know what cute boy fabrics are out there that I may not know about.   Let me know your thoughts!  There may even be a prize…

WINNERS!

Here are the winners of the giveaway!
(Winners were selected using the random.org random number generator)

Out of 26 entries the winners are:
#23 Tracy
#2 Amy Matthews

Please check your email for more details. Thank you to everyone that participated! That was the first, but certainly not the last My Bella Baby giveaway. Stay tuned for more!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day to all moms out there!

Le Pastiche Uniquities & Bake Shoppe

Looking for the perfect dessert for a special occasion? Or just craving a delicious treat? Look no more!

Introducing Carissa at Le Pastiche Uniquities & Bake Shoppe! (Check out the link to her Etsy shop on the side of my blog!)

About Carissa:
I am your typical stay-at-home mother of 4: 30 years old, have been married for 12 blissful years and enjoy the occasional Wild Cherry Pepsi every now and then. You could call me a Jane-of-all-trades, master-of-none. I am a Forensic Document Examiner, Graphologist, Wedding/Event Planner, Artist and most recently an EMT. I sell all of my original artwork in my etsy shop online at www.orphanlady.etsy.com. You can also visit my blog www.carissamason.blogspot.com. To all of those reading, observing, stalking, I hope you enjoy!

Back to her wonderful work! She bakes the most AMAZING cookies! My husband and I (and actually my mom too) recently had the pleasure of tasting her yummy treats. In our package we got three different types of cookies: Goody-Goody Froo-Froo Cookies, Blueberry Cheesecakies and Dark Chocolate Orange Butter Balls. All I can say is YUM! My husband and mom agreed. So, so good! Each kind was delicious and unique. I can't say that I've had anything like them before. They are the perfect size so you don't feel guilty eating a few. (Like me!)
Did I mention that her packaging is beautiful too? She packages these yummy treats so perfectly, wrapped in tissue and placed in a bakery box with a label. They would make a great gift!
Another great thing about Carissa's shop is that she accepts requests, so if you don't see your favorite cookie, just send her a message and she is happy to make them for you.

She also makes beautiful jewelry, hair accessories and much more! Make sure to take a look at her wonderful Etsy shop and order some delicious cookies! You won't be dissapointed!

Here are the awesome cookies I received:

Beautifully packaged!

Dark Chocolate Orange Butter Balls

Goody-Goody Froo-Froo Cookies and Blueberry Cheesecakies

Mmmmm!

Thanks, Carissa for the delicious treats!

http://www.orphanlady.etsy.com/

Sale Extended

I am extending the coupon code 'MBB blog' because I have been so busy that I barely have anything in my shop. So, that code is extended until May 15th. Don't forget to enter it in the notes to seller section during checkout.

Also, if you notice in my Etsy shop announcement there is another sale going on in my shop for the month of May. Yes, the discount code and sale work together! Head on over to see how much you could save! If you have custom requests on items you like in my sold listings, send me a message and I will try to make another or something similar for you. I love custom orders!

Blue Eyed Boys

Look at these DARLING little boys that are so happily modeling their new booties and washies! My friend ordered some things from me and took these awesome pictures of her twins. SO, SO cute! I LOVE seeing babies with my creations!

Apparently the washies taste good too! :)