Memorial Day Pops!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by motherstucker

Ice Cream Sandwich + Popsicle Stick + Red/Blue Sprinkles = OtherStucker FUN!

A-Z Treasure Hunt!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by motherstucker

I’m loving this idea for holidays or even a party from boysgerms.com! Could play this indoors or out and make it hard or easy. Such a simple idea, they won’t even know that it is educational as well as fun. Enjoy OtherStuckers!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by motherstucker

Mother to Mother with Deata:

Posted on May 11, 2013 by motherstucker

MotherStucker’s ”Most Admired Momma” is the one and only Deata Sexton Gregory! As a stylist, make-up artist, consultant, pageant/beauty coach, Deata’s home base is Salon Bleu https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Salon-Bleu/237636883029742! Her professional industry experience spans 25+ years giving her access to the most current trends, best beauty products and owner/operator inside information. The icing on Deata’s cake are her 3 daughters who light up her life and aid in up-to-date beauty insight! I caught Deata fresh from a beauty conference in St. Louis and packing for her next adventure to the Mrs. America 2013 Pageant as Mrs. Kentucky’s personal consultant.

MotherStucker: I heard (great things!) about Deata before I actually met Deata. My first opportunity to introduce myself was a local pageant preliminary. Deata travels with an entourage (daughters, personal friends, etc. as she is adored!) and I was immediately impressed! As the owner of Salon Bleu (https://twitter.com/TheSalonBleu), Deata always looks effortlessly beautiful. Deata, how would you describe your “Mom” personal fashion style?

Deata: It’s funny how things change! There was a time when I wouldn’t leave the house in anything but a short skirt complete with 4 inch heels. The first 29 years of my career I operated under a “anti-denim” policy. When I opened Salon Bleu I knew it was time for a fresh approach. We all evolve and change is good. Nowadays I wear a lot of Ralph Lauren, boots and bling!

MotherStucker: Whatever you’re wearing it is working! Being a Mom is also a lot of work and Deata does it flawlessly. Who do you look to for your Mom inspiration?

Deata: My own Mom is the ideal Mother. I am mystified by my Mom…What she did….How she did it. It is all her….. She taught me to be positive and believe in my girls. Encourage your children to be the very best at what they wish to do. Help them make those dreams a reality with everything you’ve got.

MotherStucker: I am mystified by you. What your Mom has started lives on in everthing Deata does. You do so much – any scheduled downtime coming soon?

Deata: The Big Redneck Vacay will be the highlight on my summer! It’s not where we are going, but all the families we are going with! Having trouble picturing it? Think “Duck Dynasty Goes Coastal”.

MotherStucker: Duck Dynasty’s Jase is devine, although he could use a make-over for sure. As owner of Salon Bleu I see you work miracles to bring out true beauty. Sometimes that seems equal parts glamour + therapy. Correct?

Deata: Yes! People feel more comfortable talking to their stylist because they have already invited me inside their ”bubble”. You let me infiltrate the barriers you have up guarding you from the rest of the world. My job is to put my skills to work inside that bubble. You’ve already asked me to help you and you’re already open to my advice before we even get started. As I form relationships with my clients I see them more often, hear about their experiences and form lasting connections. These bonds allow us both to show YOU at your true best.

(Pictured left to right: Jennifer, Amber, The Mother Stucker (Christy), Deata, Deanne)

MOTHERSTUCKER SMOTHER CHIX

Posted on May 7, 2013 by motherstucker

Perfect Week Night Dinner OtherStuckers!

FOR THE CREAMED SPINACH:

1 large bag of spinach leaves

4 ounces cream cheese

1/4 C shredded parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 T red onion, minced

2 T olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE SAUTEED MUSHROOMS:

8 ounce package of mushrooms, sliced

1/2 stick butter

2 T olive oil

1/2 C white wine

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE CHICKEN:

4-5 boneless chicken breasts

1/4 C shredded Asiago Cheese

1 T garlic powder

1 T seasoned salt, like Lawry’s

1 teaspoon pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle the garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper on both sides of the chicken. Bake for 16 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the creamed spinach. Over medium-high heat, melt 2 T olive oil in a skillet. Add in the onions and saute 2-3 minutes. Add in the spinach and garlic. It will shrink ridiculously. When it’s cooked through, stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

For the mushrooms, melt butter and 2 T olive oil in a skillet. Put the mushrooms in and cook until browned all over. Don’t season with salt until they are browned or they will never brown. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Add in the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the wine is cooked out.

Flip the chicken pieces over. Divide the spinach and mushrooms over the top of each breast. Sprinkle chicken and toppings with Asiago cheese. Cook another 12-14 minutes or until cheese is browned and chicken is done. DELISH!