This weekend is promising to be a HUGE white out snow storm. I really want to go into the city Sunday but I keep hearing that the snow is going to start sometime tomorrow and end after 6 on Sunday. YIKES!!!! SOOOOOOO….I thought I would give you an easy treat to make during these next long snowy days. This Banana Bread is AWESOME. Its so easy to make and really really good. Plus with no flour and no added sugar you can help yourself to 2 slices!!! Bon Appetit!!!!
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats (or THIS Gluten Free option)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (or another nut butter such as almond butter)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the bananas, oats and peanut butter to a blender (I use a hand blender) and blend until smooth. Try not to over blend the batter as this will lead to a denser loaf. Blend just until the oats are ground. Stir in the chocolate chips. (if the batter gets too thick add 1/4 cup water).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Garnish with thin banana slices and more chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let bread cool completely in loaf pan.
When was the last time that you cleaned out your makeup drawer/bag? For me I am embarrassed to admit that it was ages ago. Honestly I love to try products and seem to rotate ALOT. But I still have my favorite makeup items that get used, and over used. I did some research and here is the maximum expiration dates for some of the lurking products we all have….
Eyeliner – 6 months to 1 year.
Eye liner pencil – 1year..this can last longer because you can sharper it and it does not become a breeding ground for bacteria.
Mascara – 3-6 months…YIKES!!! The reason being is that we tend of pump our mascara to get more on the wand and that lets air in which dries it up AND lets bacteria in.
Blush, Eye Shadow and other “powder” products – 1-2 years. However if you notice an odd smell or the color changes significantly, then it is time to toss!!!
Foundation – 6 months for the “pot” style and 1-2 year for the “pump” style. But keep in mind that it is wise to change out your foundation if you do have it for a year or two. Your skin will get use to the formula and it will be time to try something new!!
Lipstick – 2 years. But if you notice a smell or color change it is time to toss. Also, it is smart to clean and wipe them off from time to time and spray them with a little bit of alcohol.
Make Up Brushes – Should be cleaned 1X per month. Here is the best way to clean your brushes according to Elle magazine:
- 1.Squeeze a dollop of gentle shampoo into a glass/mug and fill with warm water
- 2.Swirl your brushes in the water and gently massage the bristles to further remove the gunk
- 3.Rinse with clean water and carefully squeeze the water out
- 4.Lay flat to dry
Have you heard about the new play The Ferryman? The reviews are incredible. It is being toted as the best play of 2018. It won 10 major London awards and it has come to Broadway…..as a New York Times BEST CRITIC PICK. We have a bunch of Orchestra seats for the 7:00pm show on March 26th. You are not going to want to miss this!!!! The tickets are $130 each. EMAIL ME to reserve your spot!!!
Here is the story:
The Ferryman is set in Northern Ireland in 1981, during the height of the Troubles. Quinn, a former terrorist, has swapped his career with the Irish Republican Army (IRA) for a life on the farm in rural Armagh. He now lives with his sickly wife, their children, his sister-in-law and nephew. The IRA murdered Quinn’s brother, Seamus, when he was just twenty years old and his body has only recently been discovered. He was one of the sixteen men and women who were killed and buried in unknown locations during the 1970s, leaving their family unsure as to whether they were alive or dead. Seamus was apparently shot dead following Quinn’s defection from the IRA in 1972, and a threateningly influential IRA member, Muldoon, now comes to pay Quinn a visit. He is keen to ensure that there are no further repercussions to the IRA’s cause, now Seamus’ murder has come to light.
Here is a short scene from this amazing play:
This week’s book club choice is CRAZY GOOD!!!! I just started it and cannot put it down….I read that it is incredibly engaging yet disturbing at the same time…..so of course, I had to read it….Here is the story…..
She has the keys to their apartment. She knows everything. She has embedded herself so deeply in their lives that it now seems impossible to remove her.
When Myriam decides to return to work as a lawyer after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect nanny for their son and daughter. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite, devoted woman who sings to the children, cleans the family’s chic Paris apartment, stays late without complaint, and hosts enviable kiddie parties. But as the couple and the nanny become more dependent on one another, jealousy, resentment, and suspicions mount, shattering the idyllic tableau. Building tension with every page, The Perfect Nanny is a compulsive, riveting, bravely observed exploration of power, class, race, domesticity, motherhood, and madness—and the American debut of an immensely talented writer. – Amazon.com
For more information or to order this book, click HERE.
It time to reset your finances. Resolve to Set Your 2019 Financial Goals!! There is no time like the New Year to take positive steps to reach your financial goals. Take some time to determine your net worth and learn how to maximize your retirement accounts. Its’s never to early or too late. New Leaf Financial Advisory is offering a New Year Financial Restart consulting session for only $150.
In the meanwhile our experts have some quick advice for staying on track in the new year…
- Create a budget based on the goals you want to achieve.
- Reduce unnecessary expenses and sell discretionary items of value.
- Make key lifestyle adjustments.
- Think before buying to avoid impulse purchases.
- Be willing to make sacrifices for long-term rewards.
- Review your plan regularly. Make note of your progress and celebrate your victories…New Leaf Financial can help!!!!!
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New Year…New Resolutions…time to get back into shape after the Holiday season. No more parties, cocktails and nonstop sweets. Time to cut the carbs, and sugar. I found this Hunger Control Smoothie online and I have a feeling it is going to be my go to for the new year……
- 1 banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup spinach
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4c coconut milk
- 1c water or coconut water
- 1/4 tsp conventional cinnamon