Peanut Butter Treats (with a twist) - Gluten Free

I LOVED the peanut butter treats we had in elementary school.  The best part of elementary school was being a 6th grader and we could work in the cafeteria (not sure what OSHA would say about that now).  On peanut butter treat day the student workers could eat any leftover treats at the end of lunch. YUM!

I searched the Internet for recipes for the glorious treats, but the ones I found had way too many ingredients and more steps than I wanted to follow.  One day I decided to make my own, bulk them up a little, and I only used 3 ingredients.

In order to make this recipe gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free ingredients.  In the photos you will see I used crunchy peanut butter.  This was because of Hurricane Irma and the fact that the store was out of creamy peanut butter.  Apparently people prefer creamy peanut butter over crunchy in their Hurricane Emergency bags.

I like quick and easy, semi-healthy, treats and this is one of them. Makes about 6, 2"x2" treats.

Equipment/Utensils:

• Microwave
• Microwave safe bowl (used to mix ingredients and set treats. I used a basic plastic, square storage container)
• Spoon

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - 2 cups peanut (of your choice)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats/quick oatmeal (uncooked)
• 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Put the peanut butter in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds.
2. Add oats and raisins and mix until completely coated with peanut butter
3. Once mixed, smooth mixture in the bowl until even
4. Put in refrigerator and let set for about 2 hours
5. Once set cut into squares & enjoy

Bon Appétit !

Amazon Prime & Downton Abbey (6 years later)

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This was the post on my Facebook page today. Despite being a self-proclaimed anglophile (just Google it) I refused to watch Downton Abbey unless I could start from Season 1 Episode 1. Because we cut the cord about 2 years ago the only place I was able to access the first episode of Downton Abbey was on Amazon's Roku app, and that was if I had a Prime subscription.

Well, my personal Independence Day came on July 4, 2016 when I finally was able to access Season 1 Episode 1 of Downton Abbey on my Amazon Roku app with a Prime login. Let the binge watching commence!

Check out the great benefits of Amazon Prime with Prime Day now until July 12, 2016.

Creating Custom T-Shirts is Easy with CustomInk

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French Toast Bake

This recipe came across my Facebook news feed (click here).  I wanted to be able to pin it and have it available for future reference.  I have added it to my blog so others can pin it also.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 loaf Texas toast
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar....stir till mixed.
2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan....spread around
3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla
4. Lay single layer of Texas Toast in pan
5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer
6. Add 2nd layer of Texas Toast
7. Spoon on remaining egg mixture
8. Cover & chill in fridge overnight
9. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes) 10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar
11. Serve with warm maple syrup

Where Were You 10 Years Ago?

This morning I saw an interview with Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg on the TODAY Show. It's Facebook's 10 year anniversary. Congratulations!  It really made me reflect on where I was 10 years ago.

This Fall marks my company, JMB Designs, LLC, 10 year anniversary.  A lot can happen in 10 years.  In February 2004 I was in school, about 3 months pregnant with my first child, and helping my husband build his business.

I had a long list of goals and expectations.  I never planned to start a web design company, but instead I wanted to work for a company as a designer.  That happened; except the company is owned by me.  I thought we'd only have one child, but we ended up with two beautiful girls.  The business my husband ran successfully for years is now just a shadow of pleasant memories.  I have relocated, traded in a gold sports car for a black SUV, and now spend my weekends shuttling kids to the skating rink and play dates.

Your life can change a lot in 10 years.  How has your life changed?

#Spa #Party for Girls

Of my 44 boards on Pinterest one of my most popular and most repinned boards is "Ideas for Little Girl's Spa Party".  This board was completely inspired by my oldest daughter.  She requested a spa party and I dragged my feet about planning one for her.

I created this board to inspire me for her party.  The board grew rapidly. The pins cover DIY spa treatments, theme based spa parties, dollar store spa party ideas, and creative decorating to transform your party space into an awesome DIY spa. Check out the board and let me know what you think.

If you would like to be invited to pin to the board please feel free to contact me through Google+ or check out my website for additional contact information www.jmbdesigns.net.