Clayton's Book

Clayton is turning 2 today and I made him a little book so he can practice different words. All it took was a few magazines and photos, colored card stock, and clear contact paper. I almost hate to give it away!

Clayton!

Clothes.

House. Mailbox. Tree. People.

Big red barn. Cow. Chick. Egg. Goat. Piggies. Bunny.

Food.

My family.

Church.

Birds and animals. (Bad pic; the book is nicer.)

Balls. (Don't google this.)

American flags.

Clayton is 2!

Brownie in a Mug

Today I was not sugar-free. I try to be most days, and I succeed quite often. But not today.

After my work and chores for today I felt like a treat, and of course we had none. I didn't feel like making a big to-do so I settled on our son Justin's desperate measure: Brownie in a Mug. Justin has since changed the recipe, but I find this one satisfactory.

Thanks to Elise at simplyrecipes.com for the photo.

Here's how to make it: put all these things in your mug, mix them up, and microwave from 40 to 90 seconds.
Ingredients:
1/4 C flour
1/4 C sugar
2 T cocoa
2 T veg oil (I used coconut)
1/4 t vanilla
2 T water

Suggestions for serving include ice cream or whipped cream (I didn't have either). I just poured milk in and ate it with a spoon.

Do you have a go-to emergency treat? Please share it with me!