JJ Essentials Diaper Bag Sling

 So I just pulled this out of the back of my closet and my child is 5, so personally I can't call it a diaper bag. I got it for my baby shower, but it never seemed big enough to carry all of our stuff and I forgot I had it until this weekend. We spent this past weekend sightseeing around Washington DC, and I discovered the beauty of this bag. It held everything we needed (displayed below) each day and best of all, it leaves your hands free cause you wear it like a sash, slung across your body.

Where can I get one you say? Unfortunately, I guess JJ Cole doesn't make them anymore cause I searched their website thoroughly and found nothing like it. I did find some on eBay when I typed "JJ Essentials" into the search bar. Generally, they are running up to $24.99 and worth every penny! I will be taking this bag on many more day trips, it's awesome!

Blueberry Sauce (paired with Lemon Bars)

So here it is, confession time, while I may be a whiz in the kitchen,
I absolutely suck at baking! 

Whew! Glad that's out in the open... 

I rely on mixes in the "baking" aisle of the grocery store to make the sweet treats at my house. One of my favorite brands is Krusteaz. Today I'm making their lemon bars, but I did make a kick-ass blueberry sauce to go on top of them that I thought I'd share with you guys!

 :: Ingredients :: 

2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed 

1/3 cup powdered sugar  

1/2 tsp lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

(or just squeeze the juice out of a lemon, that's what I did)

1/4 - 1/2 c. water

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 tsp almond extract

:: Directions ::

  Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. 

NOTE: For the water, measure a 1/2 cup of water add half of it to begin with
and if it thickens too quickly as mine did, add more water
until you're happy with the consistency.

Cook 3 minutes over medium to high heat or until thick
and stir constantly or the sauce will harden up.

Remove from heat; cover and chill.

If you make this ahead of time, like I did, you may want to pop several spoonfuls of the topping in the microwave for 20 seconds or so and then dollop on top of the lemon bars.

Enjoy!