FREE Haircut!

So, I had a laundry list of things to do today (Bath and Body Works, Gymboree, Great American Cookie Company...)--I know, I know...it's a hard life. James got fussy upon arriving at the mall, so as I was feeding him, 2 stylists approached me (with my "mom hair", it's no wonder!), and asked if I'd be interested in a FREE haircut.

"Did you say, 'FREE'?"

"Uh, absolutely, I'd be interested! Oh, wait...I do get to choose the style, right?"

Turns out, a newbie is in need of models between 10 and 1 on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next 7 weeks, and YES, you get the choose the style!

Score!

...and I am happy with the cut. For further confirmation, my stylish neighbor saw it and is planning on scheduling an appointment for herself next week! ; )

Anyone else needing a (FREE) haircut can call Visible Changes (972-422-0070) at Collin Creek Mall and let them know you'd be interested in being a model for stylist R.T.

Announcing...

We are so proud of our newest addition and most everyone is adjusting nicely. Big brother, Jesse, absolutely loves his little brother, but has had a few behavior, shall we say, "outburts", that Mommy and Daddy have had to step in to divert. Other than these, we are still so proud of how he has handled everything considering he's also in the throes of his "terrific" twos.

FoodSaver for $10--regularly $70

This is a really good deal on a FoodSaver countertop system. We have an older FoodSaver version that seemed to dominate our countertop space, but this one looks very compact. If you don't need one, keep this in mind for Christmas, wedding, or birthday gifts. For $10, it's hard to beat!

1. Go to www.foodsaver.com

2. Search for "FSMSSY0215-000" in the search box.

3. Add to cart.

4. Go through the checkout process and use "U1FV88A" as the coupon code.

These may sell out quickly, but I was able to snag one around 1pm this afternoon!

Thanks www.dealseekingmom.com!

Countertop Staple...

So, right around the time I was pregnant with Jesse (2008), I discovered a recipe for "snowballs" in a Kraft Foods magazine. Being the domestic goddess that I am not, the recipe looked simple enough and only used 3 ingredients, so I figured I'd try it. Turns out, it's exactly like the homemade rice crispy treats that were so popular years ago, except this recipe called for Honey Bunches of Oats with almonds. It's been 2+ years now and "cereal balls", as we affectionately renamed them, are pretty much a staple on our countertops. Jesse now helps me make them and we each have one for breakfast, with our smoothies, of course! Here's the recipe... and by the way, they are easy to make and we can usually whip up a batch in about 15-20 minutes.

Cereal Balls (yields roughly 16)

4 T butter

10 oz bag marshmallows

5 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal

1. Melt butter over LOW heat in 5 qt sauce pan.

2. Once butter is melted, add marshmallows. Stir occasionally until all are melted.

3. Remove pan from heat and add in cereal. Stir until cereal is coated. Set aside and let cool.

4. Lay out parchment paper, then spray hands with non-stick cooking spray. Gather clumps of cereal and form into balls.

We can usually get around 16 cereal balls in a batch.

Beware--these are addictive and since it's cereal (oats, at that!), you don't feel as guilty indulging!

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