Disney/Pixar’s PLANES | Free Printable Coloring Pages!

May 13, 2013 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Download Coloring & Connect the Dots

 

Did you know that the makers of the Disney/Pixar Cars movies are coming out with a new series: Planes!   I can’t wait to take my kids to the theater and see this when it comes out August 9, because I know they’ll love it.

You can download a FREE printable coloring and connect the dots activity! Just click the image about to get it. My son is going to LOVE playing with this!

Do you want to stay in the loop about Planes? You can:

 

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Flourless Chocolate and Red Wine Torte | #Paleo #Glutenfree

April 25, 2013 By Sarah 5 Comments

Flourless Chocolate Red Wine TorteEver since doing the Brightspring 10 Day Detox, I have been working to eliminate sugar, grains, and wheat from my diet. The health benefits to me personally have been huge. Since eliminating processed carbs, I feel better, have more energy, and am more lean.

If you want more information about WHY I am cutting out my sugars and carbs, you can see my thoughts (and boy, do I have them) about my no-sugar, no-grain Detox here.

Want more information about eating Paleo? Read Paleo 101: An Intro to the Basics of the Primal Way of Eating.

BUT — I have always been the person in our family to make desserts for family gatherings. So when we had company last week, and I realized I needed to make a dessert, I really had to sit down and figure out what dessert item would be at least low-sugar, wheat-free, and still taste amazing.

And I found it. Boy, did I. Rich, melty, oozing with decadent dark chocolate. This Flourless Chocolate Wine Torte has everything you love about a warm brownie – without the wheat flour. I won’t go so far as to say this dessert is strictly paleo, but it is certainly an acceptable treat that you can enjoy occasionally without completely screwing with your blood sugar.

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Flourless Chocolate Wine Torte

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 6 squares dark chocolate -- I used this Ghirardelli Bar with 86% Cacao - it is very low in added sugar
  • 1 stick butter - grass-fed is best - Kerrygold is a great brand
  • 1/4 cup sugar -- I know the sugar is not paleo, so if you want, you can use organic honey instead.
  • 1/3 tsp sea salt
  • 3 organic eggs
  • 1/4 cup red wine - any kind
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder-- Frontier Organic makes a high quality, fair trade unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate squares on medium heat.
  2. 2. Add in the sugar and salt and stir until all sugar is absorbed into the mixture.
  3. 3. Slowly, beat in each egg individually. Take the pan off the heat.
  4. 4. Add the red wine and mix in.
  5. 5. Add the cocoa powder, using a sifter to be sure there are no lumps. Mix it up well.
  6. 6. Pour into a greased 8" tart pan
  7. 7. Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes. Be sure not to overbake. It should still look a little glossy on top. A fork poked in the middle should come out clean.
  8. 8. Serve warm.

And  try not to let anyone catch you doing this:

Eating Flourless Chocolate Red Wine Torte

Oh yeah. I’m eating the crumbs out of the empty pan. It’s that good.

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Win a South African Vacation with Tea Collection!

April 4, 2013 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Picture 7Do you find yourself dreaming of a vacation? Now’s your chance to turn those dreams into a reality! Tea Collection has partnered with Luxury Link and is offering you the chance to win a Vacation to South Africa, a $500 Tea Collection gift certificate to pack your suitcase full of Tea and a $1,000 American Express gift card. Enter to win here. Don’t miss your chance because this contest ends on 4/29.

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Zinc Door – 15% off Throw Pillows

March 15, 2013 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Picture 3Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to de-clutter your home, replace that old worn out furniture that you’ve had for years, and accessorize! Zinc Door offers stylish and modern home decor for every room and this month they’re and offering 15% off all throw pillows.

Since we’re moving in a few weeks, I’m definitely looking for a few cool items to jazz up the new place. Throw pillows are great because they’re not a big commitment, either financially or style-wise.

Brighten up a bedroom or living space with decorative pillows. Zinc Door offers a variety of stylish pillows and from now through 4/14, Zinc Door is offering 15% off all throw pillows with promo code throws. Adding bright and colorful accessories will help any room in your home pop!

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Bunny Tails – Fun Spring Treat

March 13, 2013 By Sarah 2 Comments

Bunny Tails

I am the first one to admit that uber-cute holiday-specific treats aren’t exactly my thing. But now that I have two preschoolers, and they get such a kick out of those cutesy holiday-themed treats, well, I cave in.

If you’re looking for a spring- or Easter – themed dessert or classroom snack, these “bunny tails” fit the bill.  This is not a healthy or natural recipe. This is purely a treat, full of refined sugar and other not-so-nice things. But man, they’re yummy!

And they’re no-bake — only about 20 minutes of hands-on time to make a full batch of these.

First, we need to whip up some rice krispies treats. :) But we’re going to mix it up a little with peanut butter!

1. Combine 1/2 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and stir until everything is melted and combined. Then add 3 cups Rice Krispies:

Bunny Tails

Mix the Rice Krispies in until they are thoroughly combined with the peanut butter mixture.  Scoop out (using a cookie scoop) onto a piece of wax paper and let cool for 5 minutes:

bunny tail 2

Now here’s the trick: When they’re still warm but cool enough to handle, gently shape the rice krispie treats into balls. Put them on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. This will make them easy to frost.

When the Rice Krispie balls are frozen, frost with your choice of vanilla frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut. There you have it – fluffy, sweet, bunny tails. ;)

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Bunny Tails – Fun Spring Treat

Ingredients

    For the balls:
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies
    • For Decorating:
  • Vanilla Frosting, any brand
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Combinelight corn syrup andsugar in a saucepan.
  2. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add peanut butter and stir until everything is melted and combined.
  4. Add Rice Krispies and stir gently until thoroughly combined.
  5. Using a Cookie Scoop, scoop out the rice krispie mixture onto a piece of wax paper.
  6. When cool enough to handle (about 5 minutes), shape into balls, then place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  7. After the balls are frozen, frost carefully with the vanilla frosting and sprinkle with coconut.

 

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6 Items of Children’s Clothing for $3.16 per item, Shipped

February 25, 2013 By Sarah Leave a Comment

WittlebeeIf you’ve been wanting to try Wittlebee, there is a nice 50% off deal happening right now that will get you 6 curated pieces of children’s clothing for only $18.99, shipped.

That is only $3.16, shipped, per item, which is a pretty good deal. Plus, you can pause or cancel whenever you choose.

Use code LUCKY21 at checkout to get this deal — it ends at midnight PST tonight.

I’ve tried several Wittlebee boxes in the past. You can see my experiences here and here.

 

You can read more about my experiences with subscription boxes of all kinds here.

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