But I did want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes I have received via email, text, phone calls, Facebook and Twitter. I feel lucky to have so many caring friends and family!
Today has already been quite productive, and it’s still early! I got my stuff ready for my Healthy Choice House Party…
And I brought birthday treats today to my Kiwanis meeting. Since I had a small fire in my oven, it no longer works! So, I opted for No Bake Cookies (which obviously require no baking), and have had a few requests for the recipe, so here goes…
No Bake Cookies Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
2 c. white sugar
3 TBsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. milk
1 pinch salt
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
In saucepan, bring sugar, coca, margarine, milk and salt to a rapid boil for one minute. Add quick cooking oats, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well. Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool.
I usually make a double or triple batch because everyone loves these at my house!
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Now to get ready for the rest of the day! What should I buy myself for my birthday? I’m torn between these shoes and/or this shirt!
I had not heard of the White Rabbit theory until my friend told me this morning. It is supposedly good luck to repeat (like a mantra) the phrase White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit as your first words on the first day of the month. (Better than Dead Rabbit, eh?) Maybe I should have learned of this yesterday, as I think my first words this morning were “then eat breakfast” in response to my daughter that was complaining she was hungry. She is always hungry I swear.
And since it’s the first day of the month, it’s time to weed out my coupon box (I use the deluxe coupon file). With no school today (and no mail, thus no Mailbox Monday video), my kids are bored. I put one of my daughters to work cutting coupons and taking out expired coupons. Don’t throw away your expired coupons – donate them to overseas military families as my friend Karen details here. Thanks for the info, Karen!
A fellow SB’er emailed me that K-Mart plans to double coupons up to and including $2 off from September 4th – 8th! Limit four of the same coupon. Limit 75 coupons per person per day. No internet coupons. I live an hour away from the nearest KMart, so plan to call first to make sure they are participating before driving that far.
I also have another vote plea for you! (The Kohl’s winners haven’t been released yet). Please click here and vote for #5! Jim Kukral is giving away 5 Zappos gift certificates to the top 5 vote getters, and I submitted a pic of my “mandals” to enter! Remember, mine are #5!  I hope me not chanting the white rabbit today doesn’t deter me from winning.
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