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Oat Banana Chocolate cookies *Ingredients:* - 2-3 ripe bananas - 1 cup of oats (if you want to make a larger batch, consider using 2 cups) - Cacao dark chocolate chunks or milk chocolate chip morsels - Optional: 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract *Instructions:* 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. 3. Add the oats and vanilla extract (if using) to the mashed bananas, and mix well. 4. Gradually stir in the chocolate chunks or morsels. 5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Bake for about 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown. 7. Once done, remove from the oven and place the cookies on a cooling rack. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. I promise these cookies are delicious and healthy! I stored my batch in the fridge, and it tastes great. This is a quick and easy way to prepare a simple sweet treat for everyone to enjoy! *Pin for later*

Cheers to the New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year. So much has been going on. We're actually quite busy around here these days. Our little one will be 4 months this month and she's been doing some exploring. -I enjoy early mornings with her. We read and explore around the house and I just can't get enough of her sweet cooing sounds. -She's also blowing bubbles with her cute little lips.   Our oldest has been exploring science projects. And working on a few reading lessons. I'm trying to get on a set schedule with her. -We're getting there!  It's actually quite peaceful around here. After the holidays and dealing with crowds and what not, I'm actually enjoying this peaceful time. I didn't make any New Year’s resolutions. - Honestly, I would love to just participate in a fun run and go on a few new adventures. My husband and I started back up with our fitness schedule a few months after having our little one last year....

The day after Christmas, we took some time to relax and enjoy our time just being home. My oldest daughter and my husband decided to build a robot, a rather cool box robot.  Just the two..sitting together, being hands-on. I sat nearby.-Taking pictures and listened in on their conversation. They needed this time. Just the two, together. I enjoyed watching the two of them work together as a team.-Building, brainstorming, and enjoying time together. I honestly enjoy these simple moments in life. It was a simple, relaxing day at home. Robot in action.

“Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart...filled it, too, with a melody that would last forever.”  ―  Bess Streeter Aldrich ,  Song of Years I haven't been around much. But I can say- we're all doing well.  I'm sure I've overloaded on sweets and I've listened to way too much Christmas music. And I'm sure I have enjoyed way too many of my favorite Christmas movies. -One thing I'm certain of,- I've enjoyed every minute of it. We're all cheerful and filled with so much joy. It's all so very special to us. And I hope the same goes for all of you.  Sending warm wishes to all this Christmas.  -Stephanie **Welcome new readers! I'm so glad to have you here**

At home, we're all enjoying this beautiful holiday season. I've been enjoying some time in the kitchen baking a few goodies. I normally have our kitchen radio on while I prepare meals. Sometimes I  take this time to reflect on a few things. - Happy thoughts. I recently purchased an oil to use in my warmer. - A mixture of nutmeg, orange, and cinnamon fills the air. - It's a very calm and refreshing scent. I enjoy this time at home. We recently finished our Christmas shopping and oh my! - I'm really considering doing most of my Christmas shopping online next year. Stores were packed and people are just so rude this time of year. Our oldest daughter has enjoyed her time playing tea time and putting together most of her puzzles. She's also been enjoying her time with her baby sister. I catch her giving her sister gentle kisses and holding her hand while she sings her a sweet song. - I absolutely love these moments. In the eve...

Lately, I'm approaching things differently. -With a joyful heart. I'm finding peace in simple things. These past few days have been busy.- But what a difference it makes when you approach things with a joyful heart. I'm learning to listen more before I speak. Handle things in a more loving approach. My days are more positive. I am able and capable of seeing things in a different light. - With a joyful heart. I'm happier and more cheerful and it's amazing finding peace in simple everyday things. On Thanksgiving we cooked, spending most of our time in the kitchen, together -which honestly in our home we do a lot of. -It was wonderful. We asked our oldest daughter what she was most thankful for. Of course, she said her family. At that moment, I looked around and saw, a baby sleeping peacefully, my husband preparing our turkey, and our oldest in the kitchen with her apron and hat on.- I  feel so blessed and beyond thankful. - We are a...

Grow my loves. Inspire, create, smile, and live a joyful life. I'll hold you in my arms. I'll cherish these moments. Read, explore, and set off for a new adventure.- Grow my loves. Remember, I'm always here... Find happiness in small things, lift one another up, and remember there's beauty in all things. You are beautiful, unique, and loved more than you will ever know.- Grow my loves. -Love, Mom