Balls of Energy

Love this recipe - my kids are always looking for something to snack on as they come in from school - now I can make these, freeze them and take them out just before they get in from school = Good Food

 Balls of Energy

Author/Source:

Melissa @ Onceamonthmom.com adapted from FamilyFun.go.com

Ingredients:

• 1 medium banana
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shredded coconut

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mash together the banana and peanut butter.  Stir in wheat germ.  Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and roll in mini chocolate chips or coconut to coat.

Freezing Directions:

Place balls on a cookie sheet and flash freeze until solid.  Transfer to gallon freezer bags.  To serve: Thaw and enjoy.  Alternatively these may be enjoyed partially frozen.

Servings: 12 balls

Full of Great Ideas: Toilet paper art on my $0 budget

What a wonderful idea - I have just moved to the USA and by the time you get new furniture you just don't have the budget to buy art all at once - so this idea is great. I can't wait to collect all the toilet rolls so I can get started!!!!!

Full of Great Ideas: Toilet paper art on my $0 budget: Have you seen the amazing pieces of art people have been making out of toilet paper rolls? They have been all over the blog world for a coup...

How to stay warm in the Winter

I have never been in such cold weather, 0oF the other day what - this is crazy!  Doesn't help that I work in a cold place too, it is indoors but not warm at all.  The other day before I went to work I dresses in layers - I think this is the only way one can stay warm as your warm body heat gets trapped between the layers, therefore keeping you warmer.  As I'm from New Zealand I'm very aware of wool and it's qualities, especially Merino Wool.  Not only is it light and comfortable you can easily add it as one layer for extra warmth.  So one way to stay warm this winter is to dress in Merino Wool, it is the only way to go.  You may pay a bit for it but it lasts for ever - I brought a top 7 years ago and still wear it all the time - it hasn't lost color or worn at all, so well worth the investment.

Caroline

Bullfrog Springs

This is a good friend - check out their blog - love what they are doing!

http://www.bullfrogsprings.blogspot.com/

The Five Love Languages

By Gary Chapman,

If you haven't read this book - it is well worth it!  Did you know that there are 5 different ways that we can express love - for example: He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk.  She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal.  Most the time we learn love from our up bringing and learning through the years.  Finding your love language and your partners can really help you understand each others love needs more.  The five love languages are:  Quality Time * Words of Affirmation * Gifts * Acts of Service * Physical Touch.  I tell you if you can figure out your partners you will notice a huge mood change too - if you are unsure of their love language you need to read the book - heaps of examples and principles that actually make sense.   Below I have put a link to the books website if you want to learn more.

http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/

Caroline

One hard week

Sometimes is just gets too hard to balance the books - this week is one of them.  I just have to watch everything I spend, but the worry is well up there.  Most companies will let you push your bills back if you call them - if you just push the bill in a draw it will be harder to arrange any payments.  But it is worth asking you may be surprised at how you can balance things.  This week is so hard as I want to pay a large bill so it is done with but it really doesn't look possible as I need to get food as well.  I have started to build up a stockpile so this will help in this area.  Which makes me realize how important it is to build a stockpile - specially in winter when you may get snowed in etc.  Plus if you can match it up with a sale and coupon you save so much.  Well I must get started and matching up my coupons and contacting some debtors.

Great Stuff for him

 I love this idea - from lookie what I did blog.  You could use this idea for everyone in your household or every room in your house.  Plus you could make a small or large board. 

http://lookiewhatidid.blogspot.com/2012/01/closet-organizer-for-him.html



Caroline