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Microwave Snacks You Can Cook In A Mug

2014-03-07T08:22:00.000-05:00

Microwave Snacks You Can Cook In A Mug

Coffee Cup Quiche

Yield: 1 serving
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
Salt
Ground black pepper
1/4 of a bagel (or similar amount of French bread, etc.)
2 teaspoons cream cheese
1/2 slice prosciutto or ham
Fresh thyme leaves or fresh chopped chives
Dijon mustard
1. Beat egg and milk together with a fork in a coffee cup, adding salt and pepper to taste. Tear bread into dime-size pieces; stir in. Add cream cheese; stir in. Tear or cut prosciutto into small pieces; add to mixture. Sprinkle with thyme.
2. Microwave on high until done, about 1 minute 10 seconds. Garnish with mustard and fresh thyme or chives.

Blueberry Flax Microwave Muffin

Made in a coffee cup or shallow bowl, these babies are delicious, nutritious, and so fast you will be amazed. Enjoy!

Minutes to Prepare: 1

Minutes to Cook: 1

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 ounce frozen blueberries
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar-free pancake syrup
1/2 tsp orange zest
1 egg white
1/2 tsp nutmegMix dry ingredients together thoroughly (I use a large measuring cup and just add other ingredients to the flax once I have measured it) and then add egg, syrup & zest. Pour into oversized coffee cup that you have sprayed (I use organic coconut oil spray) and put in microwave for 90 seconds. This will make a tall muffin. If you prefer a flatter muffin (more like a muffin top) use a small, shallow cereal bowl. Top with a little more sugar free pancake syrup if desired, and butter if you can spare the calories. For a really decadent version put a tablespoon of melted butter into the batter before cooking. Please comment if you make this recipe! Enjoy.

2-Minute French Toast in A Cup

2-Minute French Toast in a Cup Recipe
First you need bread. This is pan de mie, which is basically just french for sandwich bread. Your weber white will work fine, or whatever you have on hand. I prefer my french toast soft-ish but if you like a little crunch go for a baguette. It truly does not matter. An old croissant. A nutty multigrain. A pile of tortillas might even work, i’m not kidding. Anyway, you’ll need one or two pieces of bread per cup. I like to make 2 cups at once so I can split an egg, but you can totally make one big cup with more bread and a whole egg. Work with what you’ve got.

Cube your bread.

Get your cup or cups ready. Butter the inside, either rub a pat of butter around, or you can melt the buter in a mircowave and slosh it around. Up to you.

Place the bread in the cup of your choosing. I used two small cups this time because my pesky husband wanted in on the action, but one big cup totally works. About a slice or a slice and a half will do it. Smoosh it down a bit but don’t compact it so much cause you need the liquid to be able to work it’s way in.

Now in a separate cup or ramekin do the following:
-crack and egg into it
-add 3 tablespoons of milk
-sprinkle cinnamon
-if you like your french toast really sweet or vanilla-y, add a single drop of vanilla extract (I don’t do this, but it might make you love it even more)

Mix it all together with a fork.

Pour the mixture into your cup/cups. Smoosh it a little, and give it a minute to soak down into the bread.

Now stick your cup in the microwave. Start with one minute, then add ten seconds at a time until it’s cooked to your liking (no runny eggs). In my microwave that’s 1 minute, 20 seconds.

Mmm, eggy cinammon-y bread. Yes!

Add syrup. You have to have syrup. Or whip cream. But really, syrup.

Eat. Repeat nightly, or morning-ly.

Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (made in 3 minutes!)

Ingredients

2 Tbsp applesauce
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp buttermilk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp (scant) salt
1 Recipe Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows

Cream Cheese Icing

1 Tbsp Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp milk

Directions

Prepare Cream Cheese Icing according to directions listed, set aside. Combine all ingredients (minus Cream Cheese Icing) in a mug then whisk together with a fork until combine and nearly smooth. Microwave mixture on high power for 1 minute then check cake for doneness. If it is not fully cooked microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Serve warm topped with Cream Cheese Icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until smooth.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
Melt the butter in a small dish. Add the peanut butter and mix well.
In the mug, mix together the vanilla, egg, and sugar until well combined. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder and add to the mug. Pour in the peanut butter/butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Put in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until desired doneness is reached (all microwaves are different so you might have to experiment a little. I only do it for about 1 minute). Top with peanut butter pie mousse and hot fudge.
Peanut Butter Pie Mousse
1 tablespoon softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons whipped cream or cool whip
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla. Fold in the whipped cream. Sift in the powdered sugar (I just used a fork) and fold that in too, trying not to over stir.

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5 Minute Desserts

2014-03-07T08:15:00.003-05:00

5 Minute Desserts

5-minute Chocolate Cake

TOOLS:

Mug
Digital Scale
Microwave

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons flour – make sure you measure it right – or the cake is a lie!
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons whisked egg – 1 egg is too much, 1 egg white is too eggy, 1 yolk is too dense, but 2 tblsp is just right!
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
splash vanilla or other flavoring – try peppermint or cinnamon

For a fudgier version, omit egg.

Step 2: Mix your ingredients

Add all of the dry ingredients to the mug and mix.
Add the egg and combine well. It gets pretty pasty at the point.
Stir in milk and oil.
Add chocolate chips* and splash of vanilla. Stir well.

*if you don’t have chocolate chips, try a broken up candy bar – I can’t stress how much this amps the awesomeness of your cake

Step 3: Nuke It!

Microwave for 3 minutes in a 1000w oven, or 4 minutes in a 700w oven.

It will start to crown over the top of the mug. Don’t panic! It will collapse once the heat stops.

5 Minute Bread Pudding for One

When you don’t know what to do with those pesky end heels of your bread loaf – turn them into fluffy, custardy gold with this super quick and simple dessert!

Step 1: Tools / Ingredients

These ingredients are more suggestions, you can easily make substitutions to almost everything but the bread and eggs.
You’ll need:
- a microwaveable coffee cup or bowl
- bread (stale ok!)
- 1 egg
- 1-3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt or milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter / margarine
Optional ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- dash of cinnamin

Step 2: Tear it up!

Now tear up your inedible bread. I happened to have some “english muffin bread” from Trader Joe’s, I think it really enhances the taste and texture since it’s already kind of dense and spongy *Mmmmmmmm*
Put the pieces into the cup and set aside.

Step 3: Mix & Pour

Whisk together all remaining ingredients. If your butter is not soft enough yet, it’s ok to melt it.
Pour the mixture on top of the bread. If needed, use a fork to help it along down into the crevices so it makes its way throughout the bread.

Step 4: Microwave, set and serve

Pop in the microwave for about 2 minutes. When it’s done, let it cool for as long as you can stand it. Letting it set for a few minutes allows the flavor and texture to set in.
Once cooled to your liking, dig in and enjoy!

Tiny Turtles

My mother gave me this recipe one day, and not only have I loved them, but everyone I know who’s had one of these have loved them! So, what better way to share them with everyone than to make an Instructable on how to make them? They’re sure to be a hit, and I call them Tiny Turtles. If you make some, make a lot. They’ll go quickly and are highly addictive, not to mention they’re extremely easy to make!

Step 1: Ingredients

Small pretzels
Pecan halves
Rolos (preferably the ones from the bag that you can find in the candy section)
You will also need a sheet pan, an oven, and some wax paper.

Step 2: Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 200F degrees.
Place wax paper on a sheet pan and spread out the pretzels over the wax paper.

Step 3: Unwrap

Unwrap the Rolos and place on top of the pretzels

Step 4: Place pecans

Now, this step you can do one of two ways. You can either place a Pecan half on top of the Rolo, or wait until they come out of the oven. We prefer to place the Pecan on top of the Rolo before we place it in the oven.

Step 5: Put in oven

Place the sheet pan in the oven and set the timer for 2 minutes.
Once 2 minutes is up, pull out the sheet pan. If you placed the Pecans on top of the Rolos before you placed them in the oven, simply and gently, press down on top of them slightly. If you didn’t put the Pecans on yet, now would be the time to do so, pressing down lightly.

Step 6: Let them cool

Now, all you have to do is let them cool. The fastest and easiest way I’ve found to do this is to place the sheet pan in the fridge. They’re amazing warm, but gooey. It’s your choice. Enjoy!

5-minute Ice Cream

now with video!
WARNING: The Following Instructable Is Extremely Addictive. Not for the Faint of Heart.
You are now always only 5 minutes away from Ice Cream. Are you prepared?

also works great with yogurt!

Step 1: Ingredients

Tools:

My Favorite Food Processor

Ingredients:

1 package frozen fruit (I used raspberries)
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla

Step 2: Make Ice Cream!!!!

Combine the frozen berries, sugar, cream and vanilla in a food processor or blender. Process until the fruit is roughly chopped and mixture resembles ice cream.

Step 3: Eat!

Combine the frozen berries, sugar, cream and vanilla in a food processor or blender. Process until the fruit is roughly chopped and mixture resembles ice cream.

Your ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Eat now if you can’t wait, or freeze for firmer texture.Should there be any leftovers (ha!), they can be frozen for up to a week.I can’t wait to try this with chocolate syrup incorporated!

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10 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Kids

2014-03-07T07:56:00.001-05:00

10 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Kids

The season you either love — or love to hate — is in full swing. Whether you’re out and about with your family braving the elements, or getting cozy at home, don’t let cold-weather fun snowball into a safety hazard. Keep your kids protected with these tips.
1. Maintain a sunny disposition. The season’s frigid temps shouldn’t fool you — snow reflects more than 75% of the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. Don’t stow away the sunscreen during winter; use it to protect kids’ faces before they go out to play.
2. Keep snug like a bug — but not too snug. Winter wear should fit kids properly, but gear shouldn’t be so tight that it restricts movement. This is particularly true for footwear. Too-tight boots constrict blood flow, causing feet to become even colder. When sizing shoes, allow room for an extra pair of socks.
3. Be clever about clothing choices. When sending kids off to school or out to play, make sure they’re dressed warmly in layers that are wind- and waterproof. If possible, opt for wool instead of cotton. This durable and flexible material is an excellent insulator that will help keep kids dryer and warmer than cotton, which is quick to absorb water.
Help your little ones stay warm with adequate head, face, hands, and neck protection. You can save time while getting your brood out the door by storing gloves and scarves inside hats.
4. Get around safe and sound. Driving in winter can be dangerous, so you should make sure you’re ready for any situation. Prepare your car for such emergencies by keeping the following must-haves in your trunk: a first-aid kit, blankets, shovel, rock salt, ice scraper, water, and nonperishable snacks.
5. Practice safety when playing winter sports. Always supervise your child’s winter activities. Ice skating should only be done on ice that has passed proper inspection. Sledding paths shouldn’t be too crowded or too close to roadways. The safest sleds are those that allow for steering, so avoid snow tubes or disk-shaped sleds. If your little ones want to try skiing or snowboarding, consider getting lessons from an instructor. While out on the slopes, they should always wear helmets and gloves with built-in wrist guards, and be accompanied by an adult.
6. Serve superior snacks. Good nutrition can help kids fight off cold and flu season, so strengthen their immune system with a balanced diet. Snack time is a great opportunity to sneak in some extra nutrients; try dried and fresh fruits, sliced raw vegetables, whole-wheat crackers with cheese, and yogurt.
7. Keep them hydrated. Although your kids may not be sweating as much as they do in warm-weather months, they still need to keep hydrated. Smart choices for winter are low-sugar juices that are high in vitamin C, which studies show can lessen the severity and duration of winter colds. Decaffeinated tea and hot cocoa are also wise picks — these comforting hot drinks are a great source of antioxidants, which are believed to strengthen the immune system.
8. Make your home a safe haven. Be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions by stocking up on essentials, such as extra batteries for flashlights, bottled water, first aid staples, and nonperishable food items. Safety kits can help protect your family in extreme situations.
9. Get your kids prepared. Make sure your kids have an extra pair of gloves and tissue packs tucked into their book bags. These necessities will help prevent the spread of germs, and come in handy if a glove goes missing.
10. Heat your home safely. Before temperatures fall below freezing, make sure your home’s heating equipment and your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors function properly. If you own a space heater, keep it away from small children or, better yet, don’t use one at all. And don’t forget to discuss fire safety with your family each winter; the likelihood of indoor fires increases during the colder months, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

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Can you believe that at one point or another these books were banned in the U. S. ??????

2014-03-07T07:46:00.002-05:00

Can you believe that at one point or another these books were banned in the U. S. ??????

Nap time! lolol

2013-01-16T10:46:00.003-05:00

My kids aren't this little anymore but, I loved when nap time happened wherever they landed.

It's all in your head.

2013-01-16T10:39:00.000-05:00

Gotta love the kids. Rated C for Cute.

2012-11-21T12:46:00.002-05:00

Helful Tips for the Holidays

2012-11-19T14:22:00.002-05:00

Whenever you open a non-liquor gift, loudly proclaim, “Oh, great, how the fuck am I supposed to drink this?”
They’ll know what to get you next year.

If you’re forced to go to your employee Christmas party, always try to blackout.
Because no one wants to spend their Christmas vacation knowing for sure they got fired.

If you buy a bottle of liquor as a gift and accidentally drink half of it, just tell the giftee it’s a bottle and a personality test.

If he says it’s half full, he’s an optimist. If he says it’s half empty, he’s a dick.

If you receive three cocktail shakers every Christmas, you are a drunkard.
If you receive ten, get ready for an intervention.

Pine needles steeped in a bottle of vodka makes for an excellent gift.
Because, trust me, you sure as hell won’t want to drink it

Don’t worry if you hate wrapping presents, because your favorite store provides free gift wrapping.
Just give the brown bag a little twist around the neck of the bottle and hey! All done!

You're welcome. ♥

The "we can't get along" shirt.

2012-11-02T10:18:00.001-04:00

I love, love, love this idea!

You know you're a mom when.....

2012-10-19T05:58:00.002-04:00

I started feeling a little eeky yesterday. You know, that little itch you get in the back of your throat and ears that is your official "you are about to get one hell of a cold" message? So I took some vitamins and had plenty of fresh fruit along with about a gallon of water yesterday hoping to stave if off. No such luck. Woke up around 2:30 this morning my nose was running like Niagara Falls couldn't breathe, couldn't hear, felt like there was a cactus golf ball in the back of my throat and when I coughed I swear I spit out tumble weeds my mouth was so dry. I get up, blow my nose, have some water, take an ibuprofen and go back to bed. So here I am hot tea in hand and a roll of toilet paper at my side. Why toilet paper and not the good box tissue in the bathroom you say? Because that shits expensive that's why.

Aaaa..CHFTTTTT!
Gezondheid

Puffin cooooooooooorn.

2012-10-07T22:39:00.002-04:00

This magical substance is the main one I wait for the kids to go to bed before I break it out. I WILL NOT share my Puffin Corn with ANYONE. It's normally my Sunday night treat. Why Sunday you ask? Well I'll tell you. Sunday is I'M NOT DOING A THING (except laundry cuz I can sit) DAY. Sunday is the day that I am truly lazy. "Well that's great Leslie, but what does that have to do with Puffin Corn?" Another excellent question. For those of you who have never had the pleasure of Puffin Corn it is the ultimate lazy persons treat. Unlike popcorn where you actually have to chew, the Puffins simply melt in your mouth. That's right!!! No chewing required AT ALL. As I write this I just emptied my Sunday bag of Puffin Corn (funnel style) into my Lazy Sunday Mouth. Lazy means not wanting to do ANYTHING. So when the kids go to bed I refuse to even chew.

Don't judge me. ♥

Almost.

2012-10-07T11:53:00.003-04:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

2012-10-07T11:31:00.002-04:00

No shame in it at all.

2012-10-03T05:42:00.002-04:00

It's kind of like a car that's been sitting for a while.
Sometimes ya gotta get on a clear road and open that bitch up to blow out all the sh*t.

Finding a forever home. ♥

2012-09-28T21:46:00.002-04:00

I was just walking down the sidewalk of my neighborhood when I came across a couple walking a dog that looked very similar to this one. I love dogs but know better than to approach one unless I'm told it's ok by the owners. About 10 feet aw

ay the guy says, "he's friendly". I instinctively go into my puppy talk and bend down to pet him. He proceeds to lick me half to death and almost knocked me over with his tail. Really sweet dog. I stood up and the owner (as proud as he could be) told me that he and his wife had just gotten him from a rescue the day before. He was due to be euthanized today. ♥

Today's wifi password is.......

2012-09-28T08:44:00.001-04:00

The most awesomest things moms say.

2012-09-25T11:50:00.002-04:00

Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age.
Clean up after yourself!
Cupcakes are NOT a breakfast food!
Did you clean your room?
Did you flush?
Do you live to annoy me?
Do you think this is a hotel? You can't just come here only to sleep.
Don't ask me WHY. The answer is NO.
Don't cross your eyes or they'll freeze that way.
Don't EVER let me catch you doing that again!
Don't make me come in there!
Don't put that in your mouth, you don't know where it's been.
Don't run with a lollipop in your mouth.
Don't stay up too late!
Don't use that tone with me!
Don't you have anything better to do?
Go ask your father.
Go to your room and think about what you did!
How can you have nothing to wear? Your closet is FULL of clothes!
How many times do I have to tell you?
I can always tell when you're lying.
I can't believe you did that!
I don't buy snacks to feed the neighborhood!
I don't care who started it, I said stop!
I don't care who started it, YOU stop it!
I don't know is NOT an answer.
I hope you don't kiss me with that mouth!
I said CLOSE the door, I did not say SLAM it.
I would have never talked to MY mother like that!
If I catch you doing that one more time, I'll...

The absolute truth.

2012-09-23T09:32:00.000-04:00

Of course I am. I swear I think my people have decided that listening to me scream about it is an even trade off for doing it.

2012-09-22T20:29:00.001-04:00

My Friday cleaning routine. *sigh

2012-09-21T15:23:00.002-04:00

So I got to thinkin........

2012-09-20T21:34:00.000-04:00

Yeah, it's like that.. Don't judge. ;)

2012-09-20T10:26:00.001-04:00

I have a friend who does this. It's always, "He has soccer, karate and piano today. Tomorrow it's tennis and track, then he has......

2012-09-20T06:38:00.000-04:00

If I'm going to do the dishes, I'm damn well going to enjoy it. Don't judge. ;)

2012-09-18T06:52:00.003-04:00

It's peanut butter jelly time!!

2012-09-17T12:18:00.002-04:00