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Pray for My Family! - Transitioning into a Stay-at-Home Mom

Sista Beehive confesses her nervousness about transitioning from working outside the home to a stay-at-home mom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGHp_j87RProzZlWJw_a1MwYvK_yj63exSp49ASlhg_pIWgv1GkM0KuXcIANj1-LMYayrwiFj2bFAPtwIRWuyvB07qU4ACLkAilo2Q-khD9VtFjMzek7nf_xqnqPjlBskAix8BH2Jb_E/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGHp_j87RProzZlWJw_a1MwYvK_yj63exSp49ASlhg_pIWgv1GkM0KuXcIANj1-LMYayrwiFj2bFAPtwIRWuyvB07qU4ACLkAilo2Q-khD9VtFjMzek7nf_xqnqPjlBskAix8BH2Jb_E/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div><br />Many of you don’t know that in my real life I am a hairstylist. Over the last 16 years I have been helping to beautify the women and men in Utah one highlight, relaxer or haircut at a time. Everyone knows that stylists aren't just people who provide hair care, we are the people that you confess your sins or someone else's sins to. We provide you with advice and sometimes it's actually beneficial to you and your loved ones.<br /><br />What I'm really trying to say is having your hair done at my salon was an experience that most of the people that I have come in contact with seemed to enjoy. In urban communities the church (no, not the Mormon church) and salon are main sources of information and news. Even God knows that people will miss church before they will skip out on a hair appointment...backsliders! Even people who don't attend church still need access to the information that is important to the community that they are expected to contribute to. I tried to make it my personal goal to know what was happening in our community so that I could pass that information on to the men and women I had the pleasure of serving.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-JVzO9teGFplBaIOHo4iGqRYjOaZYeG_MO-gjrJbSc6MDoC_iNAWSiPI_Lx3f2n90HGmAjkoyH1yOyc0C87XP7OlthKlr_XeW9p_uAjWrc3jDXFs7alv3H3PkHplHGjt977FLRMvmMA/s1600/photo+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-JVzO9teGFplBaIOHo4iGqRYjOaZYeG_MO-gjrJbSc6MDoC_iNAWSiPI_Lx3f2n90HGmAjkoyH1yOyc0C87XP7OlthKlr_XeW9p_uAjWrc3jDXFs7alv3H3PkHplHGjt977FLRMvmMA/s1600/photo+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br />These past few years have been a wonderful journey for me, I've met a lot of people and developed some very close relationships. I have always hated referring to the people that I worked on as clients because while most of them started off as clients, we've developed deeper relationships. I would consider them my friends and some of them are even as close to me as some members of my family.   That is why deciding to close the salon has been such a difficult decision for me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />The past year has been an exciting one for Sistas in Zion (SiZ). As a multi-media entity we have grown and continue to grow. We are in the process of writing our first book which will more than likely be a New York Times Best Seller (keep your fingers crossed). I guess what I’m trying to say is that this past year trying to maintain the salon, SiZ , be a good mother to my children, and a woman who is present in her marriage has been a real struggle for me. It’s a wonder that my family didn't  fire me and hire a new mom/wife (lol). It was time for me to let something go because trying to hold on to everything meant that something or someone was suffering.  Those of you who know me know that I’m telling the truth.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_JU_gwdMeOVqHuP8uz_eMez23j_QAD-YMT2eULNwhu_5znZc-b-9LyRfnmGXtdVSdqfniMCcmlFWbHinKSbI_5HqLM3cLoeZGPhiikand5L-AhACqmaKbDcf3-m8FpebcZ_7zVG2Gok/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_JU_gwdMeOVqHuP8uz_eMez23j_QAD-YMT2eULNwhu_5znZc-b-9LyRfnmGXtdVSdqfniMCcmlFWbHinKSbI_5HqLM3cLoeZGPhiikand5L-AhACqmaKbDcf3-m8FpebcZ_7zVG2Gok/s1600/6.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ultimately the driving force that pushed me to make the decision was my family. SiZ affords me the opportunity to work from home so that I can spend more time with my kids while they are still young and some of them still like me. The majority of my friends know that I have never been a “stay-at-home mom” (SAHM). I’m asking you, (all of you whether I've done your hair before or not) to please pray for me. I have no idea what I am doing. I don’t know how to hang a picture up on the wall, if you come to my home you will find most of my pictures leaning against the wall and there are no family pictures hanging, not because I’m not proud of my BEAUTIFUL family because I am, just look at my Facebook. I’m just afraid of hitting a stud or missing a stud, I don’t know, I’m going to YouTube it, I’ll figure it out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIDaVZUeNOc6YD_sA_TEp_N7b8J9pdMI5NkIcFbQxJ1UAoYEUz7agGpKUiGCqEpVWQAs8I2SMmOV-VHOKFpOEGalBVXV0kjSmu_EVlEw2xsA_3j-2lfwgB1uIeQqjj3zZdrBOSJx5mpTM/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIDaVZUeNOc6YD_sA_TEp_N7b8J9pdMI5NkIcFbQxJ1UAoYEUz7agGpKUiGCqEpVWQAs8I2SMmOV-VHOKFpOEGalBVXV0kjSmu_EVlEw2xsA_3j-2lfwgB1uIeQqjj3zZdrBOSJx5mpTM/s1600/8.jpg" /></a></div><br />I’m worried because the 3 meals that I make the best are: Tacos, Top Ramen, and Oatmeal. Please don’t send me a recipe unless it’s so easy that a 3rd grader can do it because I don’t follow instructions well and if I mess it up I might have a nervous breakdown. I know I've already asked, but please keep me and my family in your hearts and prayers. As I  transition into this next phase of my life even the title is somewhat intimidating (“Familial Law Enforcer and (or) President of the My Kids Fan Club”) so the thought of what the actual job entails is already overwhelming. However, when I see the women on reality t.v. shows and how they behave with their children I feel optimistic. I know that I should be ashamed for the comparison, but I’m not.<br /><br />If I could say anything to the people in my community that have trusted me with their children, family members, and secrets, I would say THANK YOU!! To say that I appreciate you is an understatement. I am grateful to you for your support! Thank you for patronizing my business over the past 16 years. You are the reason that I was so successful, you made me love what I do. I know that me closing the salon is going to change our relationship some, that scares me a little. However, much of our  relationship was limited to our interaction in the salon and now that can change.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq27Qan-WyClmu_rzBtpH11lLMZZYtySq-_ZbyFVdt-0oqV_MAh_SR98vNi68RX2kjfXDnfSqvc-lP0fyEueusG0lWDDQ2XxkCDNjjC_SObo8Ha2uEs9dsTN936OrqPGfeAZA_SP19KGc/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq27Qan-WyClmu_rzBtpH11lLMZZYtySq-_ZbyFVdt-0oqV_MAh_SR98vNi68RX2kjfXDnfSqvc-lP0fyEueusG0lWDDQ2XxkCDNjjC_SObo8Ha2uEs9dsTN936OrqPGfeAZA_SP19KGc/s1600/7.jpg" /></a></div><br />I hope that you will continue to extend invitations to me to join you for those special occasions in your life, more than likely I will have time to attend now. I will be certain to extend invitations to you. You have provided me with a lifetime of memories that I will cherish forever. THANK YOU! You guys have been a wonderful source of love and strength for me! I love you for all your support with the salon, and thank you for your continued support with SiZ. Check back with SiZ occasionally so that I can keep you updated.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNCli_KbJuh6tsUQYdCJAyI9UR6iQ1b5il6Ja4_WzvLnb4lvlqwbusiAv276584luTxLMM6riuxM-F2GbaS8r9_IvDQQzIKDZkZYn-talQoIvBS_ZgBaX88tb8K8dnd_pOp-RV0gdSR4/s1600/good+bye.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNCli_KbJuh6tsUQYdCJAyI9UR6iQ1b5il6Ja4_WzvLnb4lvlqwbusiAv276584luTxLMM6riuxM-F2GbaS8r9_IvDQQzIKDZkZYn-talQoIvBS_ZgBaX88tb8K8dnd_pOp-RV0gdSR4/s1600/good+bye.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>"When one door closes, another door opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." ~ Alexander Graham Bell<br /><br />Got any tips for a SAHM that doesn't have a clue what to do? Remember, no recipes unless a 3rd grader can make it!<br /><br />Pray Always,<br />Sista Beehive

Pray for My Family! - Transitioning into a Stay-at-Home Mom

Sista Beehive confesses her nervousness about transitioning from working outside the home to a stay-at-home mom. Many of you don’t know that...

Mojito Mocktini {Mocktail Monday}

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day we're serving up this refreshing minty-green mocktail.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_t-fe_DpQKK97fnap01LVporsi2tsqo1NpsncDLc50c73MdtHoBJvbWJ0ZOhhpHa6uP560KZ4o_QhAOvcst3Z4yeYMH23ecaU5SJB2OF2vO9otyhcD34JFBqzaHR5OYIF_VjFfgNvkE/s1600/Mojito+Mocktini+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_t-fe_DpQKK97fnap01LVporsi2tsqo1NpsncDLc50c73MdtHoBJvbWJ0ZOhhpHa6uP560KZ4o_QhAOvcst3Z4yeYMH23ecaU5SJB2OF2vO9otyhcD34JFBqzaHR5OYIF_VjFfgNvkE/s1600/Mojito+Mocktini+2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="none" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><br />The sober Sistas are back with something <a href="http://mormon.org/faq/topic/health?CID=33691011&s_kwcid=TC%7C1028504%7Cword%20of%20wisdom%7C%7CS%7Cp%7C20222657175&gclid=CKbJ_I2X9LUCFUhgMgodXVcAcw" target="_blank">Word-of-Wisdom-worthy</a> to sip while you tune into our most recent episode of <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/03/10/finished-being-fat-the-sabre-rattlers" target="_blank">SiZ Radio</a>. We hollered at Betsy Schow, author of <i>Finished being Fat </i>and learned the importance of leading by example when it comes to weight loss support. Don't eat pizza all up in somebody's face while telling them they need to go on a diet...umm kay. We also chatted with Mark Abernathy from the band The Sabre Rattlers, about his upcoming hymns album and how he'd like to see us Latter-day Saints sing with our souls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt3dGqJjliM_k1LeRB3fM29a0djHpyzY5POOR3mhOJTpn_-QrkJmdAYNAZcGf7zZf1vCNRpfe8Uny_BJWGRXsIIi5SJIXI0j9UG27FTvCcxNphRW6Z35NIz73f4fVttoW3hueLEPvtFI/s1600/Mojito+Mocktini+Ingredients.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt3dGqJjliM_k1LeRB3fM29a0djHpyzY5POOR3mhOJTpn_-QrkJmdAYNAZcGf7zZf1vCNRpfe8Uny_BJWGRXsIIi5SJIXI0j9UG27FTvCcxNphRW6Z35NIz73f4fVttoW3hueLEPvtFI/s1600/Mojito+Mocktini+Ingredients.png" /></a></div><br /><b>Mojito Mocktini</b><br /><b><br /></b>Ingredients (Yields 1 Mocktini)<br /><ul><li>5oz Ginger Ale</li><li>1/2oz Key Lime Juice</li><li>16-20 Mint Leaves</li><li>1 TBS Sugar</li><li>Ice for Cocktail Shaker</li><li>Green Sugar to Rim Martini Glass</li><li>Extra Mint to Garnish Rim</li><li>Green Food Coloring</li></ul><div><b>Utensils</b></div><div><ul><li>Cocktail Shaker</li><li>Measuring Cup</li><li>Measuring Spoons</li><li>Muddler</li><li>Martini Glass</li></ul><div><b>Directions: </b>Muddle mint leaves, sugar and key lime juice together. Fill cocktail shaker about 1/4 with ice, scrape muddled ingredients onto ice in shaker, pour ginger ale into shaker. Shake over sink (carbonation in ginger ale will cause top of shaker to lift). Pour drink into already rimmed and frosted martini glass (instructions below). For slightly greener color for St. Patrick's Day, dip a toothpick or cocktail stirrer into green food coloring and stir into drink (very little food coloring is needed). Garnish with mint.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJdOYPot7nU_zjMC8DzveIiSi6EOAdY2F0HZogiswTDj00KKqPcL_l29GOGS6WscMLzyis00F0l99ZJnvI01IxYfJcd0q4BdynkH6luCEuwSQBIYmlUdLX1tuouEcI16CO8XIAWERhgM/s1600/GreenSugarRim.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJdOYPot7nU_zjMC8DzveIiSi6EOAdY2F0HZogiswTDj00KKqPcL_l29GOGS6WscMLzyis00F0l99ZJnvI01IxYfJcd0q4BdynkH6luCEuwSQBIYmlUdLX1tuouEcI16CO8XIAWERhgM/s1600/GreenSugarRim.png" /></a></div><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><b>Rim and Frost Martini Glass: </b>With clean finger coat rim of Martini glass with key lime juice. Place green sugar on plate. Dip or roll coated rim of glass into sugar. Place glass in freezer until ready to serve drink. (We like to frost our glasses for at least 30 minutes.)<br /><br />Cheers and try not to get pinched! Do people really pinch folks if they're not wearing green? (Cause we will fight you if you try to pinch us.) Doing anything festive for  St. Patty's Day?<br /><br />Love One Another,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

Mojito Mocktini {Mocktail Monday}

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day we're serving up this refreshing minty-green mocktail. The sober Sistas are back with something W...

SiZ Radio: Finished Being Fat + The Sabre Rattlers

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/03/10/finished-being-fat-the-sabre-rattlers" target="_blank">here</a> and call in at (646) 478-3671. If you miss a live show listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion" target="_blank">here</a> at anytime! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHEgSjcwrcs8-QyMX8VgkhrAGjOiMJxiBWlkkB7WtPO0zRFz0W_0wLk4I_RryKeCfdsdlx2iikWq3PcYAvWh-ahDCYwIhK83qTAkWxIgLCsPRTVaTFBEQo_z1LEwTFVG-3EPX9V_sNrc/s1600/FinishedBeingFatandSabreRattlers.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHEgSjcwrcs8-QyMX8VgkhrAGjOiMJxiBWlkkB7WtPO0zRFz0W_0wLk4I_RryKeCfdsdlx2iikWq3PcYAvWh-ahDCYwIhK83qTAkWxIgLCsPRTVaTFBEQo_z1LEwTFVG-3EPX9V_sNrc/s1600/FinishedBeingFatandSabreRattlers.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQFQVfa79jpOO1blMExxL7ic3a3j1vo1obwDEkz-Q4xsl3L6vcNNgR4yqQi8ZcZnB-D8thPxkZBRyDYSVK9lJxxXdeqIB3-0Ubvh_lDL10QWaTTWtW8gAZX0WWRcKd4zSliEoQzWfO5c/s1600/Finished-Being-Fat_2x3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQFQVfa79jpOO1blMExxL7ic3a3j1vo1obwDEkz-Q4xsl3L6vcNNgR4yqQi8ZcZnB-D8thPxkZBRyDYSVK9lJxxXdeqIB3-0Ubvh_lDL10QWaTTWtW8gAZX0WWRcKd4zSliEoQzWfO5c/s200/Finished-Being-Fat_2x3.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><b>Betsy Schow:</b> After many years of unhappiness and being unpleasantly plump, Betsy Schow found her way to weight loss success and a better life through the Philosophy of Finishing. She shares it all in her first book, <a href="http://cedarfort.com/#%7Bselector%3A%22.ldsba-body%22%2Cmodule%3A%22/ldsba/productDetail.module%22%2Cparameters%3A%7Bproduct%3A%2220072437%22%7D%7D" target="_blank"><b>Finished being Fat</b></a>. Her adventure inspired her to certify in yoga and fitness so she could help others achieve their goals. You can find her running around the mountains of Utah, wrangling her two small children, chained to her laptop writing young adult fiction or reporting for the local newspaper. Learn more about Betsy at <a href="http://www.betsyschow.com/">www.betsyschow.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Mark Abernathy:</b> He always wanted  to create an album of hymns thus his band <a href="http://www.sabre-rattlers.com/" target="_blank">The Sabre Rattlers </a>was born. The project features guitarist Mark Abernathy and a rotating cast of contributing musicians and friends, including Bukka Allen (the Bodeans), Kim Deschamps (Cowboy Junkies), Glenn Fukunaga (Dixie Chicks, Bob Dylan), Warren Hood (the Waybacks), Teal Collins from the Mothertruckers and Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines playing dobro. <a href="http://sabre-rattlers.bandcamp.com/album/twixt-me-and-the-peaceful-rest" target="_blank"><i>Twixt Me and the Peaceful Rest</i></a>, their first album, was a hit so they're now running a <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/345389873/the-sabre-rattlers-and-mark-abernathy-new-album-20" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign</a> to fund their second.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Mark Abernathy's rendition of Come, Come Ye Saints</b><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/U8AYr-3ZFWI?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div>

SiZ Radio: Finished Being Fat + The Sabre Rattlers

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen here and call in at (646) 478-3671. If you miss a live show...

Book of Mormon Funnies

And let's not forget about 2nd Nephi too! But real talk, the B.O.M. is an awesome read.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtov0EmUIk4zSL_BmtFn8GajJy_99CACTmQMig4K3oO5bfbVYM_1T058g_HwLiRyL1SUwXBRuPm7TIpz3n-TjU0UacBc1pr0NEz7NxVcHV2nndsVajyo811E5LgOjZszRQpcloWhYa_z0/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtov0EmUIk4zSL_BmtFn8GajJy_99CACTmQMig4K3oO5bfbVYM_1T058g_HwLiRyL1SUwXBRuPm7TIpz3n-TjU0UacBc1pr0NEz7NxVcHV2nndsVajyo811E5LgOjZszRQpcloWhYa_z0/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="none" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Jesus Saves,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

Book of Mormon Funnies

And let's not forget about 2nd Nephi too! But real talk, the B.O.M. is an awesome read. Jesus Saves, Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

Milk n' Cookie Mocktail {Mocktail Monday}

Fun drink that goes with your favorite cookie. Great for baby showers,  <a href="http://www.lds.org/hf/fhe/welcome/0,16785,4210-1,00.html" target="_blank">FHE</a>, dessert at your next dinner party or anytime milk and cookies are appropriate. Umm, when are they not? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOx3L_vMO3kcsqXjKabn1E2Ky8vjfj8U83bo08_MkCaSFu0sq-o3yxnNGqG6n57qQqxEDNoV8xgT0yG9tDrSBhZ7PuQPDCOR4IrKge4q1ivR0hOCTmGs1tDpQYRLQ05pHhrlKvgXsN4Kg/s1600/MilknCookieMocktail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOx3L_vMO3kcsqXjKabn1E2Ky8vjfj8U83bo08_MkCaSFu0sq-o3yxnNGqG6n57qQqxEDNoV8xgT0yG9tDrSBhZ7PuQPDCOR4IrKge4q1ivR0hOCTmGs1tDpQYRLQ05pHhrlKvgXsN4Kg/s1600/MilknCookieMocktail.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="none" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><br />We don't have our bartending licenses yet, but we don't need them to be certified Mormon-Mixologists anyway (<a href="http://mormon.org/faq/law-of-health" target="_blank">Mormons don't drink</a> or at least we aren't supposed to). Here's something to sip on while listening to our most recent episode of <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/03/04/gay-mormon-celibate-breastfeeding-at-church-creates-stir" target="_blank">SiZ Radio</a>, where we chatted with Jimmy Hales, a gay Mormon who came out on camera to his family and friends. And just so y'all know, we prepared this mocktail long before we knew we would also be covering a <a href="http://www.sistasinzion.com/2013/03/siz-radio-gay-mormon-celibate.html" target="_blank">breastfeeding scandal</a>, so please don't read into the milk and cookie theme.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqzm0kcAqc1bzx9hdejey-upXfu9hQxPoJd4hdyZ85AA-RPeIXQT8m9R8e-tMFY5gDuchZ6F-5rIJvGFAs61GCJW5R81iMCMg3KHa3SD43JYrVMc8FHbw-_uR5mOAxa3Wd0qYBnnGqsg/s1600/MilkandCookieIngredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqzm0kcAqc1bzx9hdejey-upXfu9hQxPoJd4hdyZ85AA-RPeIXQT8m9R8e-tMFY5gDuchZ6F-5rIJvGFAs61GCJW5R81iMCMg3KHa3SD43JYrVMc8FHbw-_uR5mOAxa3Wd0qYBnnGqsg/s1600/MilkandCookieIngredients.jpg" /></a></div><br />This mocktail has a few more ingredients than the <a href="http://www.sistasinzion.com/2011/11/mormon-martini.html" target="_blank">Mormon Martini</a>, but it's well worth the extra effort.<br /><br /><b>Milk n' Cookie Mocktail </b><br /><br /><b>Ingredients </b>(Serves 2)<br /><ul><li>1 Cup Milk</li><li>1 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup</li><li>1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla</li><li>1/8 Teaspoon Cinnamon</li><li>Ice for Cocktail Shaker</li><li>Sprinkles to Rim Cocktail Glass</li><li>Mini Cookie of Your Choice</li></ul><div><b>Utensils</b></div><div><ul><li>Cocktail Shaker</li><li>Measuring Cup</li><li>Measuring Spoons</li><li>Cocktail Glass (about 4 ounces)</li></ul><div><b>Directions: </b>Place ice in cocktail shaker. Pour milk, maple syrup and vanilla over ice, add cinnamon. Shake until milk is a little frothy. Pour into already rimmed glass (sprinkle rim instructions below). Garnish with mini cookie.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PbIjYMnY0MCWpRr5IGnpQ7J2P64LKrr09W6ywHjMV_pjvtnRue-3jOyENxpG45JRX_D3KYmkxdhGoYcJoqHyNEOPh9IoyA2XXJMnvrbfRHVyzx5ByHHmTAbT7lo3n5jUPRYKcUSSb6A/s1600/SprinkleRimCocktail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PbIjYMnY0MCWpRr5IGnpQ7J2P64LKrr09W6ywHjMV_pjvtnRue-3jOyENxpG45JRX_D3KYmkxdhGoYcJoqHyNEOPh9IoyA2XXJMnvrbfRHVyzx5ByHHmTAbT7lo3n5jUPRYKcUSSb6A/s1600/SprinkleRimCocktail.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>Sprinkle Rim Cocktail Glass: </b>With finger coat rim of cocktail glass with maple syrup. Place sprinkles in bowl or plate. Dip or roll coated rim of glass into sprinkles.<br /><br />Now go have some sober fun. What is your favorite milk and cookie combo (we love chocolate chip and almond milk)? <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Holy is the Lamb,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

Milk n' Cookie Mocktail {Mocktail Monday}

Fun drink that goes with your favorite cookie. Great for baby showers, FHE , dessert at your next dinner party or anytime milk and cookies...

SiZ Radio: Gay, Mormon & Celibate + Breastfeeding at Church Creates Stir

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/03/04/gay-mormon-celibate-breastfeeding-at-church-creates-stir" target="_blank">here</a> and call in at (646) 478-3671. If you miss a live show listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion" target="_blank">here</a> at anytime!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtM8suS8aiKckoGrBNuwNDpPuA5TZYZJldLflf0avk3WdRcKpRw1FOOnSQG9pmlwam99dCu1ODdYMto1QiiYe-OKa3XvVo9RQDoh6aLA-Rn2OFv2U18tWZpUJ6FVYPQ4ZyZ6yX72lxxI4/s1600/Jimmy+Hales+&+Breastfeeding.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtM8suS8aiKckoGrBNuwNDpPuA5TZYZJldLflf0avk3WdRcKpRw1FOOnSQG9pmlwam99dCu1ODdYMto1QiiYe-OKa3XvVo9RQDoh6aLA-Rn2OFv2U18tWZpUJ6FVYPQ4ZyZ6yX72lxxI4/s1600/Jimmy+Hales+&+Breastfeeding.png" /></a></div><div><br /><b>Jimmy Hales</b> is from Layton, Utah, has 3 siblings and is as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In his early teens, Jimmy developed a passion for video production and was the multimedia Student Body Officer in high school. He served a Mandarin-speaking LDS mission in Melbourne, Australia in 2006 and then studied abroad at Nanjing University in China. In 2012, Jimmy created the YouTube channel, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/FacetiousFaceProd?feature=watch" target="_blank">Facetious Face Productions</a>," videos of random topics and styles.  In February 2013, he published "A Gay Mormon Coming Out (Live)," on YouTube which received nearly 200,000 views in its first week and earned him interviews with Joy Behar and The Washington Post among others. When he's not creating videos, Jimmy spends his time as a computer programmer, and creating Android apps. He loves to write and produce music, run long distances, and dance hip-hop. Jimmy is currently studying computer science at Brigham Young University with a minor in management, and is set to graduate in April 2014.<br /><br /><b>Breast Feeding at Church Creates Stir</b>: We've been talking about the <a href="http://www.sistasinzion.com/2013/02/mormon-breastfeeding-frenzy_27.html" target="_blank">Breastfeeding Frenzy</a> created when an LDS girl's youth leader says she was released from her duties because she breast fed uncovered during Young Women class. We've had a chance to talk to girls of Young Women age and now we'll be continuing the conversation live on SiZ Radio, be sure to call and weigh in on the convo (646) 478-3671.<br /><br />Below check out Jimmy Hale's video <i>A Gay Mormon Coming Out (Live).</i><br /><i><br /></i></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dnhsDuj285c?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>

SiZ Radio: Gay, Mormon & Celibate + Breastfeeding at Church Creates Stir