EKTORP Sofa, Blekinge white

We bought the Ektorp Sofa, Loveseat and Ottoman when we bought our house 7 years ago.  I can't tell you how many compliments we've received from guests stating how nice and comfortable they are!  Many people will ask, why buy white?  Has no one ever heard of bleach?  We like them because with four children, you can just chuck them into the washer and have sparkling white slip-covered furniture in no time flat!  We have been able to bleach out orange vomit, brown explosive diaper leftovers and black icing from a hockey party our oldest son had last summer.  On top of this, IKEA offers a 10 year warranty on this product brand - you can't go wrong!  We bought our furniture when they were having a special gift card promotion.  We used the gift cards to buy extra slipcovers which we haven't even had to use yet.  

Extorp Sofa
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19875765/

IKEA warranty info:
http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/img/customer_service/EKTORP_warranty.pdf

Charleston Upholstered Convertible Rocker by Pottery Barn

We are about to welcome our 4th child into our family.  As you can imagine, we are running out of space in our home due to all of the clothing and toys our children have accumulated!  We had passed our antique rocking chair onto another family member who was about to have their 1st child.  In deciding what kind of rocking chair to buy, this one made the most practical sense.  This is a convertible rocker that allows you to convert into a traditional armchair when rocking is no longer necessary.  There are a lot of rocker and swivel chairs out there that seem very cheap and not worth the price tag.  This chair is very well made, extremely comfortable, and just the right size.  My only wish is that it came with a slip cover.  We bought this chair when there were double rewards through Pottery Barn - so now I have reward money to spend on bedding or other goodies our children need.  

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/chareleston-convetible-rocker-warehouse-sale/?pkey=e%7Crocker%7C22%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C16&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Recipes From An Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond

As our family continues to expand, the need for making easy, nutritious, delicious meals has become extremely important.  I love to watch the food network personalities create amazing dishes and look forward to the day when I have more time and money to invest in my epicurean aspirations!  Until that time, I am always on the lookout for ways to make my meal making easier!  

Ree Drummond uses simple every day ingredients to make fantastic family friendly meals.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made her Pizza Dough recipe for family night Fridays and her famous pancakes for something warm and special on cold, winter mornings!  Along with easy to read recipes, she provides step by step picture shots of the entire process, so it is virtually impossible to mess up! 

http://thepioneerwoman.com/my_cookbook/

Basic Pizza Dough Recipe - http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/my-favorite-pizza/

Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes - http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/01/edna-maes-sour-cream-pancakes/