Now you tell me... who doesn't need a little me time? Here's a recipe that I hope you will enjoy for a soothing body bath soak. It makes enough to last a while but not recommended to use every day.
Me Time Bath Soak
1/2 cup baking soda
1 cup epsom salt
1/2 cup dry milk
1 cup sea salt
1 envelope powdered drink mix (like Kool Aid) - your favorite flavor recommended
Mix ingredients together and store in a pretty glass container. Use 2 tablespoons for a quick soak and 4 tablespoons if you actually have 15 minutes or more to soak. The drink mix is optional but adds a little fun color to your bath and a nice aroma. I have used lemonade and grape in the past. Feel free to accompany this Me Time Bath Soak with a cold bottle of water or Kahlua and milk followed by a good book and a restful night's sleep.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A Super Duper Summer
Happy Tuesday All! Last night I was scrolling back through a ton of pictures on my digital camera and realized.... "what a wonderful summer it has been!" Since fall is upon us I thought I could get your memory juices flowing and challenge you to think back and name just five wonderful things that happened to you over the summer. Maybe it was a family vacation, something you learned how to do, something you did for yourself or somebody else or maybe just time you spent doing your favorite things.
Here's what I came up with for myself:
Here's what I came up with for myself:
- I GOT MARRIED!!
- I learned how to make cantaloupe and watermelon popsicles.
- Got to spend my first summer with my pets and new husband in our new home.
- Won 1st place at the county fair.
- Started this fabulous blog just for me and you!
As I started my list I realized there are so many more wonderful things that occurred during summer 2009. I love having my flickr account and digital camera so that I can go back and see things that I did and things that caught my eye. We are all so blessed!
Now, if you want to, take a second and leave a comment letting me know what wonderful things you did this summer!
Monday, September 14, 2009
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Howdy doo all! Well it's Monday and after a tough weekend full of sadness at the loss of one of my beloved best friends, Sipsey Maye Alabama Brown, my 11 1/2 year old dog, I've sort of been at a loss for words today. Not wanting to cry I think I'll just post something sweet. So please enjoy this recipe.
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup powdered cocoa
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups oats
In a medium saucepan, bring the first four ingredients to a rapid boil and boil for three minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla and oats. Stir until combined. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper and allow to cool.
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup powdered cocoa
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups oats
In a medium saucepan, bring the first four ingredients to a rapid boil and boil for three minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla and oats. Stir until combined. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper and allow to cool.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Have A Jog And A Smile
Yesterday while on my semi-daily walk/jog I call exercise I decided to try a breathing technique that I have used for a long time in other ways. I've not trained or been in marathons so I'm not sure if this is something that is taught but it worked for me and should for you too.
It's a simple four-count method. You breathe in deeply through your nose for four counts (which goes along with your steps), hold for four count, exhale through your mouth four count and wait four count. Then do the process over and over again.
This helped me to control my heart rate as well as gave me something to concentrate on besides how far I'd been. I didn't tire as quickly and truthfully was ready to make another lap when I'd gone as far as I normally do. I was even up for some stretch exercises when I got back to the house.
Last year for Christmas I asked for a pedometer which Shaun bought for me and I love! It tells me how many steps I've made, how far I've been, how many calories I've burned and even how long it took. Since I walk our abnormally long driveway plus some it's hard to just know how far I've gone without it. When I used to run at the park I never knew how far I'd been, I only knew how long it took which was still ok just to time myself. But for around eight dollars you can easily calculate your every step.
Exercise is important although I admit I do go through spurts of time without doing so myself. Fall is a good time of the year to get outside and walk with cooler evenings!
It's a simple four-count method. You breathe in deeply through your nose for four counts (which goes along with your steps), hold for four count, exhale through your mouth four count and wait four count. Then do the process over and over again.
This helped me to control my heart rate as well as gave me something to concentrate on besides how far I'd been. I didn't tire as quickly and truthfully was ready to make another lap when I'd gone as far as I normally do. I was even up for some stretch exercises when I got back to the house.
Last year for Christmas I asked for a pedometer which Shaun bought for me and I love! It tells me how many steps I've made, how far I've been, how many calories I've burned and even how long it took. Since I walk our abnormally long driveway plus some it's hard to just know how far I've gone without it. When I used to run at the park I never knew how far I'd been, I only knew how long it took which was still ok just to time myself. But for around eight dollars you can easily calculate your every step.
Exercise is important although I admit I do go through spurts of time without doing so myself. Fall is a good time of the year to get outside and walk with cooler evenings!
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