No Tea Chi Mix
3 cups non-fat dry milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup non-dairy creamer
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp white pepper
Whisk together well. Serve mixed in hot water whenever you would like a little hot spiced milk. Makes a great gift!
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup non-dairy creamer
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp white pepper
Whisk together well. Serve mixed in hot water whenever you would like a little hot spiced milk. Makes a great gift!
A New Year - A New You!!!
Here are some other tips for focusing on a healthy lifestyle this year:
1. Drink only water – your body need more water than most people take in. Why drink your calories, when water is better for you & calorie free? You should be drinking around 64 oz or a 2 litter of water everyday.
2. Go for a walk every morning to get your day started. I find it to very relaxing and invigorating. It really helps boast your metabolism for the day.
3. Eat small, well balanced meals 5 or 6 times a day. This helps your body get into a better fat burning routine. You eat just enough calories to keep your body working hard and able to burn off the calories as you intake them.
4. Take the time to pamper yourself with some exercise every day. After a week or two your body will love it! It helps your body relax and release hidden stress. This can really help if you have a hard time sleeping at night.
5. Breathe deeply through your nose. Don't hold your breath while you are exercising. Inhale while your muscles are relaxed & exhale while they are stressed. Your muscles and brain will thank you!
6. Start substituting more fresh foods into your diet. I have been amazed at how much easier it is to cook fresh and simple meals such as grilled chicken/fish and steamed vegetables. You will feel great after eating this way.
7. Watch your portion sizes. A normal sized meal can fit onto an 8 inch plate (or a typical salad plate). Beware of the typical American sized dinner/restaurant plates that are 10 to 14 inches or more. Those are considered platters. No wonder we eat so much.
8. Work on breaking bad eating habits such as:
• Stop using food as a reward.
• Stop planning activities around what food you will serve.
• Stop eating the food leftover off other people’s plates (for me the kids) or taking 2nd, 3rd helpings. (Yes there are people starving in the world, but you being overweight does not help them.)
• Don’t eat in the car, in front of the TV, or while you are on the computer. It creates improper connections and associations. Only eat at the table during meal times.
• Avoid using fast food as a fall back when you are stressed or overscheduled. Plan ahead by preparing meals ahead of time or packing a lunch/snack in case you are busy during a meal time.
• Avoid the junk food isles in the store. You can cut your time in half almost by skipping all those isles and save a lot of money!
1. Drink only water – your body need more water than most people take in. Why drink your calories, when water is better for you & calorie free? You should be drinking around 64 oz or a 2 litter of water everyday.
2. Go for a walk every morning to get your day started. I find it to very relaxing and invigorating. It really helps boast your metabolism for the day.
3. Eat small, well balanced meals 5 or 6 times a day. This helps your body get into a better fat burning routine. You eat just enough calories to keep your body working hard and able to burn off the calories as you intake them.
4. Take the time to pamper yourself with some exercise every day. After a week or two your body will love it! It helps your body relax and release hidden stress. This can really help if you have a hard time sleeping at night.
5. Breathe deeply through your nose. Don't hold your breath while you are exercising. Inhale while your muscles are relaxed & exhale while they are stressed. Your muscles and brain will thank you!
6. Start substituting more fresh foods into your diet. I have been amazed at how much easier it is to cook fresh and simple meals such as grilled chicken/fish and steamed vegetables. You will feel great after eating this way.
7. Watch your portion sizes. A normal sized meal can fit onto an 8 inch plate (or a typical salad plate). Beware of the typical American sized dinner/restaurant plates that are 10 to 14 inches or more. Those are considered platters. No wonder we eat so much.
8. Work on breaking bad eating habits such as:
• Stop using food as a reward.
• Stop planning activities around what food you will serve.
• Stop eating the food leftover off other people’s plates (for me the kids) or taking 2nd, 3rd helpings. (Yes there are people starving in the world, but you being overweight does not help them.)
• Don’t eat in the car, in front of the TV, or while you are on the computer. It creates improper connections and associations. Only eat at the table during meal times.
• Avoid using fast food as a fall back when you are stressed or overscheduled. Plan ahead by preparing meals ahead of time or packing a lunch/snack in case you are busy during a meal time.
• Avoid the junk food isles in the store. You can cut your time in half almost by skipping all those isles and save a lot of money!
New Year Cleaning
Check the expiration date on your yeast, baking soda, and baking powder.
Test your yeast:
But one cup of warm water, 1 tsp of sugar and 1 Tbs of yeast in a bowl together and let sit for 10 minutes. Make sure it has begun to expand and bubble.
Test your baking soda:
Mix a tsp of vinegar and a tsp of baking soda together. It should bubble like a 2nd grade volcano science experiment. If it doesn't, it is time to get some new baking soda
Test your baking powder:
Put a tsp of baking powder in a cup of hot water. It should bubble and spat (it is releasing carbon dioxide). If it doesn't, it won't help your baked goods rise and you need some new baking powder.
Taken from http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/
Taken from http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/
Baby Shower Ideas
Mommy Spa Day - Take the mom-to-be to the spa for a massage, pedicure, manicure, etc... or Have a massage therapist come to your party to do chair massage for everyone. It is a blast. You can paint the mom-to-be's toes any color you want; she can't see them!
Have a Baby Shower Day - Have all the friends/family sign-up for an hour starting with breakfast in the morning to drop by and visit the mother to be. This one is great for women on bedrest or that already have children. Each friend drops by with a gift and a hug to brighten the mom-to-be's day. Don't forget to include meals for the mom & family.
It's Raining Chocolate - Have an all chocolate party! This is a great way to chat & swap recipes. You can play the candy bar game - you melt down candy bars & try to guess which one is which.
Mom's Night Out - Take the mom-to-be out for a night on the town. This one is easy to organize and fun for everyone involved. Eveyone but the new mom pays their own way.
Scrapbooking Baby - Have everyone put together a couple of super cute scrapbook pages (photos to be added later) for the new baby.
Designer Baby Shower - Have a party that focuses on learning to make home baby gifts and products.
Mother Goose Shower - This party is centered around baby books. There are so many possibilities of things to do.
Mad Hatter Baby Shower - Everyone wears a fun hat! Have a whimsical tea party and play funny games.
A Long Distance Baby Shower - A lot of us can't always be there for the important moments in our families lives, so send some love anyway. Have everyone send a present on the same day. Video tape special messages like singing songs to the baby or reading books to the baby. Web cam the party with the mom-to-be a post it for everyone else to party along with where ever they are.
Favorite Things Baby Shower - Everyone bring gifts that represent your favorite baby items for the new mom. That way she gets some great shopping advice. Everyone can also bring their favorite treat to share. This is a great way to bring together party guest that don't really know each other and start conversation.
Have a Baby Shower Day - Have all the friends/family sign-up for an hour starting with breakfast in the morning to drop by and visit the mother to be. This one is great for women on bedrest or that already have children. Each friend drops by with a gift and a hug to brighten the mom-to-be's day. Don't forget to include meals for the mom & family.
It's Raining Chocolate - Have an all chocolate party! This is a great way to chat & swap recipes. You can play the candy bar game - you melt down candy bars & try to guess which one is which.
Mom's Night Out - Take the mom-to-be out for a night on the town. This one is easy to organize and fun for everyone involved. Eveyone but the new mom pays their own way.
Scrapbooking Baby - Have everyone put together a couple of super cute scrapbook pages (photos to be added later) for the new baby.
Designer Baby Shower - Have a party that focuses on learning to make home baby gifts and products.
Mother Goose Shower - This party is centered around baby books. There are so many possibilities of things to do.
Mad Hatter Baby Shower - Everyone wears a fun hat! Have a whimsical tea party and play funny games.
A Long Distance Baby Shower - A lot of us can't always be there for the important moments in our families lives, so send some love anyway. Have everyone send a present on the same day. Video tape special messages like singing songs to the baby or reading books to the baby. Web cam the party with the mom-to-be a post it for everyone else to party along with where ever they are.
Favorite Things Baby Shower - Everyone bring gifts that represent your favorite baby items for the new mom. That way she gets some great shopping advice. Everyone can also bring their favorite treat to share. This is a great way to bring together party guest that don't really know each other and start conversation.
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