Study Buddies

My brother in law is going to college right now so when I saw these "chill pill" LED wobble lights in blue (also come in silver, black an red) they reminded me of minions and therefore I had to get all the blue ones that Lowes had... All 3. (For $3 a piece) 

I decided to call them "Study Buddies."

So far I have only used permanent marker on them but I plan to actually paint it on to actually make it permanent (as marker just rubs off so easily)

UPDATE: paint job done:

ASSEMBLE THE MINIONS!!

Hehe ;)

They wobble but stand upright and they don't get hot. They take 2 standard 2032's (watch batteries). And they are simply adorable. 

 

If only it lit up kinda glow stick yellow-green lol like in the movie. Oh well. ;)

Christmas gifts? The normal flashlight Christmas gifts just got an upgrade ;) 

The Art of Snail Mail

If an object is under 13 ounces, one can easily send the object(s) without an envelope/box. All you need is enough postage. (Usually 4 stamps) 

For objects that a stamp (or 4) can easily be pulled off (such as flip flops) use mod podge as an adhesive and sealer. The stamps will still e able to e "cancelled" when going through the post mark machine but without the worry of whether or not the stamps will stay attached long enough to reach their destination without additional charge. 

Another tip is to make sure your object has plenty of room for address and return address and stamps. Objects much smaller than a jello box are extremely likely to get lost in the mail rather than delivered safely. 

This link will give you some more ideas as to what you can send in the mail along with a link to postage details should you need them. :) http://www.giverslog.com/?tag=13-ounces-or-less

Happy mailing!

Mocha Frappe

Homemade Mocha Frappe: 

Ingredients: 

2 C.  of brewed coffee fixed the way you like it (Cream, sugar etc.) and frozen in an ice cup tray. 

(For the recipe you will only need 8 cubes of the 16)

1 heaping Spoonful of cocoa

2 tsp. vanilla (more or less) 

A generous drizzle of chocolate syrup (and/or caramel: optional)

A few dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips (optional)

A sprinkle of coconut (I do this for the texture it is totally optional and not at all necessary)

Enough milk to cover the cubes a little more than 1/2 way

Topping;

Whipped cream and chocolate syrup: (optional)

Using a blender (or magic bullet) fill with above ingredients (minus the topping) starting with the coffee cubes and finishing with the milk. 

Blend until smooth and slushy-like. 

Top with whipped cream and syrup. Stick it with a straw and enjoy. :)

You will notice the measurements are not exact as I have never really measured. I have just made enough if these to have found my preference in taste and it will vary according to each individual. 

Altercations can easily be made as long as you follow the basic ingredients (coffee cubes, cocoa, vanilla, chocolate syrup and milk)

You can add extracts (coconut, mint (gross) or whatever appeals to you.) 

Add candy pieces (butterfingers, Heath bar, etc.)

And change the coffee to your favorite flavored coffee if you like :)

Super easy and definitely a money saver if you drink frappes on a daily basis. 

This recipe makes a McDonald medium size which, where I come from, costs about $3...which is insane.

Over the course of a week I have saved $21.

In a month, $93. 

(Crazy how a small addiction adds up! Granted, that is if you drink one every day... And lately I have been) :P

It may look like a lot of work but its really not that hard. 

Vitamin B Complex: The Simple Vitamin

Vitamin B Complex: What does it do?

It's a great source of energy, yes, but it doesn't  stop there. 

B complex (in gummy form) is an amazing, natural, simple, easy way for one to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails. 

Don't have time for the coconut hair mask techniques? Or for green tea nail treatments? Or face scrubs that often require more time than they are worth?

Far be it from me to dis something that's been working for you or something you've been doing for years. 

But if you're one of those people on a tight  budget and a tight schedule and do not have time to do 15 minutes hair masks 10 minute face scrubs or 3 weeks of waiting for your nails to grow or just want to see quicker results for your efforts (that always takes way longer than said) then I highly recommend vitamin B complex (in gummy form.) 

Walmart sells these bottles for about $5 for 70 gummies. That will last you for at LEAST a month (if you take 2 a day) but the bottle directions say you only need one a day so that'll last 70 days if my math is correct. ;) 

Your energy levels will rise the first time you use it. If not the first day then give it at least 3. Everybody is different and some people's body's take longer to absorb certain vitamins than others. 

You should notice a change in your hair; thicker, shinier, healthier (results may vary per person.)

You should also find that in about a week (sometimes just a couple days) your finger nails will need a trim...

Your complexion should become cleaner too but this may vary hugely depending on diet as well as vitamin intake. Some facial outburst are just incurable. :(  

Aren't hair, skin and nails the "big thing" these days? That's what everybody wants. Longer healthier hair. Longer healthier nails. Healthier glowing skin. 

MORE ENERGY. 

It only takes about 20 seconds to open the bottle, pop a gummy and chew it. 20 seconds a day and results within a week.

$2 a month.

 How much simpler could it get?