Banana-Oat Muffins

Banana-Oat Muffins




1 (6.4 oz) pouch banana nut premium muffin mix (Pillsbury)
1/2 Cup water
1/4 Cup quick oats
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
24 milk chocolate chunks

Gently stir muffin mix, water, oats, oil, and egg.

Fill 12 lightly sprayed muffin cups 3/4 full.

Lightly press 2 chocolate chunks into batter of each cup until they disappear.

Bake muffins 18+ minutes at 350.

Your Best Life Now

Finally finished another summer read. Joel Osteen's Your Best Life Now. Have you read it?

If not, I recommend it. With caution. There's a lot of good info.

But.

The first half was hard for me to get through. It may have been the "Never be satisfied with where you are." (That may be a loose translation)

Definitely not my typical light, carefree, beach day read. That may be why it took me so long to get through...

But.

There is a lot of good/motivational ideas about personal growth. If you are looking for some motivation, read it. Or just watch some of his Lakewood services online or on tv. Much easier to get through in the summer. :)

$5 Couch Makeover

Technically, less than $5 because part of the fabric was used for Ang's Wuvit.



Loved the fabric so decided to make pillow covers and a new smaller pillow for our couch.


And those buttons I love? Yup, they are on the pillows. Well some of them.

Crafty

Found some cute fabric this weekend so got the sewing machine out for the first time this summer.



And some buttons. Because I love buttons.



I finally made a heat pack (think Wuv It) for Ang's back (which is hopefully no longer hurting, but she'll now have it for future use).




And a magnetic picture frame for baby Jett (no, that's not a picture of him, it's his cute brother Drew).



And a picture frame for Jaden & Isaiah to put their Go Fish picture in (yup, Drew again. isn't he a good model?).

And now I'm remembering I have to finish (okay start) the Cross Country sweat pants before school starts.... Better get the sewing machine back out...

Farmer's Market Breakfast Burrito

Weekends that start with a trip to the Farmer's Market are always good weekends.

Realize

I've come to realize that having a job...is a blessing.

I've come to realize that when I'm driving.... I'm a really good singer.

I've come to realize that I need...to spend more time with God.

I've come to realize that I've lost... time being hurt by not forgiving quickly enough.

I've come to realize that people.... are climbing mountains everyday. I need to be kinder than I think necessary.

I've come to realize that I'll always be....a work in progress.

I've come to realize that my mom.... is a way better mom than I ever gave her credit for.

I've come to realize that my cell phone.... doesn't get much attention from me.

I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep.... my husband really appreciates me. and likes my cooking.

I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about.... my husband getting home from working. hopefully soon!

I've come to realize that today.... was rejuvenating. I love being 'alone' on the beach with a good book.

I've come to realize that tomorrow will be.... a great day to spend with my husband!

I've come to realize that I really want to... be better.

I've come to realize that this weekend....will be the last one of relaxation before a couple weekends away from home then going back to work....

I've come to realize that my ex...makes me appreciate my husband so much more.

I've come to realize that the best music to listen to when I'm upset is....David Crowder. or any other music on my playlist on the right....

I've come to realize that my friends... are amazing. and challenge me to be better.

I've come to realize that my husband... makes me a better person. and will always be my best friend and biggest supporter.

I've come to realize that the past year....was one of change. love. laughter. great memories. struggles. triumphs. smiles. and part of my journey towards God.

I've come to realize that when people walk out of my life....they've met the purpose God put them into my life to meet.

Raspcolate Torts

Raspcolate Torts because Mini Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets seems like a long name for such a tiny dessert.


1/4 Cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons butter
6 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 Cup marshmallow cream
1/4 Cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
30 frozen mini filo shells, thawed 10 minutes
30 raspberries

The photo above is for Rusty's benefit. You know, so he knows what Filo shells are. And so he doesn't come home with two options for heavy whipping cream, neither of which are usable (for this recipe). Of course they did go great with the Angel Food Cake last night.

In small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; let cool 15 minutes.

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in melted chocolate mixture. Beat in marshmallow cream.

In another small bowl, combine cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold into chocolate mixture.



Pipe into filo shells; top each with a raspberry.



Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 4 hours.



Optional: Serve for husband's 31st Birthday Dinner. Also recommended: Angel Food Cake and lots of little ones to help blow spit all over cake blow out candles.

Thanks to all the Peasleys for another fun filled Rusty birthday. I think this concludes the week of Rusty celebrations.