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5.20.2013
If nothing else, I can make a mean pancake.
pancakes. mmmmm.
In my quest to eat healthier I have been enjoying modifying my favorite foods,
or just eliminating something all together. At least trying to.
But one food I cannot give up is pancakes. I. Love. Pancakes.
However these days I'm making them heartier and healthier.
And - victory here - my toddler doesn't notice a change. #winning
I make 'em big & round! Just one batch for me makes 7-8 pancakes.
My toddler can almost finish off a whole one.
I can eat two, but I'm borderline full.
The rest I fridge or freeze for future quick, easy, healthy breakfasts.
2 1/4 cups Hodgson Mill Whole Grain baking mix
2 1/4 cups milk
1 whole banana, mashed
2 eggs
1/8 cup Udo's 3-6-9 Oil Blend
Mix well, make pancakes!
I don't even butter them, the flavor of the Udo's Oil is sort of buttery.
The toddler gets syrup, I top mine with old fashioned peanut butter.
Plus a cup of coffee - breakfast made!
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A note about Udo's Oil - I try to sneak it into my baking instead of regular oil when I can.
NOT for stove top cooking / frying!
I also take a TBSP every other day to give myself a healthy dose of omega's.
Small changes = big rewards!
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5.16.2013
Copy Cat Haircut.
I have not joined this fun linky party in the past, and I'm sad to see this is the last week for it as well, bummer.
None-the-less, I'm linking up with my Copy Cat "PIN" this week. Clearly I don't do a lot of fashiony stuff 'round these parts ...
None-the-less, I'm linking up with my Copy Cat "PIN" this week. Clearly I don't do a lot of fashiony stuff 'round these parts ...
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Many moons ago I pinned this fabulously-shaggy-windblown-sexy haircut
on Katie Holmes:
on Katie Holmes:
Super cute yes? I love it. I tried to follow the path to where it came from, but it was a forbidden site.
Yikes, what does that mean?!
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Anyway, I finally decided it was time for a cut, my long hair was just too long.
I was ready for a fun summer do. Armed with the above picture (on my Pinterest app, yay iPhone!)
I headed to my girl Alia and she chopped off 7 inches of my hair.
Now you see it ...
Now you don't ...
I'm happy with the change and think she did a really good job.
Now, why can't I style it just like she did when I left the salon?
Better yet, my cousin in getting married in a couple weeks, maybe Alia will come over and style my hair for me? It's been a couple days, guess I'm still getting the hang of it.
:)
5.14.2013
Gluten-free Almond Blondie Bars
Oh. My. Heavens. These are magical!
Did I create this recipe? No, you can get that right here (but I'll share it below also).
I'm always looking for new recipes, new ideas, new ways to incorporate healthy eating,
clean eating, getting fit, staying fit, into our lives. I happened upon this recipe and this little treat -
at 146 calories per serving - will definitely be a regular when we need to splurge with a dessert.
Gluten-free Almond Butter Blondie Bars
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup smooth or crunchy natural almond butter (I use crunchy)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (I didn't use any because I had run out)
3/4 cup quinoa flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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Preheat oven to 350.
Coat an 8" square baking pan with cooking spray (I used a 9" round and it was just fine!)
Beat the butter & almond butter until creamy, beat in the eggs, brown sugar & vanilla.
Whisk quinoa flour, baking powder & salt into bowl, mixing until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, about 30 minutes.
Let cool for 45 minutes before serving, let cool completely before storing.
Store airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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You guys? Easy peasy and beyond delicious!
I'm so excited I found this recipe!
Hope you enjoy it too! As you can see, it goes great with a good book :)
5.13.2013
Not everyday is unicorns.
My little firefighter.
We had a pretty rough day.
Sure it looks good here, we got out to the indoor playground. (100 degrees & a messy house will do that)
But getting out was needed. Not everyday is sparkly glitter unicorns.
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I know our rough day stemmed from our fun 3-day weekend of RVing.
Coming home is hard, but even harder for a 3 year old.
Thus, today, he and I butted heads all day long.
And that boy's mouth was full of sass.
I yelled.
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But, at the end of the day, when I tucked him into bed, he said:
"Mama, can you say our prayers tonight to God and Jesus and ask them for a fresh day tomorrow,
"Mama, can you say our prayers tonight to God and Jesus and ask them for a fresh day tomorrow,
that we get along and all is better? And I won't argue tomorrow."
This little old soul, wise beyond his years.
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And tonight I'll say my prayers thanking God for this strong-willed boy he blessed me with,
thank Him for the opportunity to be his mama, call him mine,
ride this sea of motherhood with him ... the ups and downs, good days and bad,
wondering, hoping, praying I'm doing something right,
... and I think I am doing something right.
5.07.2013
ABC's
A B C D E F G .... and now I know my ABC's.
Well, not quite. But we are starting to learn them.
And I am incorporating them into our everyday as much as I can.
Today's lunch: an apricot, bologna sandwich and cheese.
Perfect! Since at this point we are only studying A, B, and C.
These little quickly made flags were a hit!
He was quick and eager to tell me the letters;
and he was happy to tell me that a peach did not start with A.
Yay, he's learning! Good think he likes zucchini! :)
And side note, we need an apricot tree - his new fave!
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