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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Monday, December 16, 2019

Homemade Lowfat Christmas Cookies for Your Dog


Now you can treat your best friend and not feel guilty!
Our fur babies deserve Christmas Treats too!

Think of all they do for us -
keep us safe from strangers,
give the best kisses
and snuggles,
keep our feet warm,
and all those oh so adorable expressions
that make us laugh or smile!


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 1/2 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillon powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Mix hot water, oil, bouillon, and garlic powder.
Add flour, cornmeal and vegetables and mix well.


Sometimes it's just easier to use your hands to mix thoroughly :)


Knead dough on a floured surface for a minute or two.


Roll out to 1/4 inch thick, then cut into desired shape


Place on lightly greased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Let cool. Makes 3-4 dozen cookies, depending on the size you make.


Store in the refrigerator or in an airtight container.


Your best friends will love you even more!!




Sunday, December 8, 2019

Vapor Rub Shower Steamers


It's that time of year where viruses, 
colds, the flu, and other bugs rear their ugly heads.
Congestion abounds and you feel like your
 head is going to explode! 

I've been wanting to try these Vapor Rub Shower Steamers for quite some time. Since everyone in my household prefers showers instead of baths they sounded perfect.

They're easy to make, just drop one or two on the floor of the shower near the drain as you get in. They dissolve during your shower releasing the vapors to help clear your congestion.


You'll need:
Your favorite silicone mold
3 Tablespoons Vicks Vapor Rub
1 cup Cornstarch
5-6 Tablespoons water
Soap coloring of your choice (optional)


In a medium mixing bowl, add the cornstarch,  


Vapor Rub,


and 4 Tablespoons water. 


Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.


If the mixture still seems too dry, add more water as needed (up to 6 Tablespoons) until a thick paste forms.


Drizzle 3-4 drops of soap coloring (optional) into mixture 


and stir until you reach your desired color.


Transfer the vapor rub paste into your silicone molds


filling up to the top of each mold.


Freeze for 2 hours to allow the Shower Steamers to harden.



Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container.


These make for a much appreciative gift for someone under the weather also.


Notes:   
These small silicone molds are the only ones I have, 
hence dropping 1-2 into the shower. 
If you have larger ones you would only need 1.



Other posts you may be interested in:
Spa Gift Basket
Sea Salt Bath Soak
Decongestant Shower Melts

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