The Healthiest Foods On The Planet

I was doing a little menu planning (I KNOW what a good house wife I am!!  lol)  and I came across a website that claimed that the following foods are the healthiest foods on the planet.  The site is called bellybytes dot com and here is a link the article I am referring to: CLICK

Fruits

01. Apricots
02. Avocados
03. Raspberries
{04. I don't know they didn't list #4 ?}
05. Cantaloupe
06. Cranberry Juice
07. Tomato
08. Raisins
09. Figs
10. Lemons and Limes 
Vegetables
11. Onions

12. Artichokes
13. Ginger
14. Broccoli
15. Spinach
16. Bok Choy (Chinese cabbage)
17. Squash (Butternut, Pumpkin, Acorn)
18. Watercress and Arugula
19. Garlic
Grains, Beans, Dairy and Nuts
20. Quinoa
21. Wheat Germ
22. Lentils
23. Peanuts
24. Pinto Beans
25. Yogurt
26. Skim Milk 
Seafood
27. Shellfish (Clams, Mussels)
28. Salmon
29. Crab

Another thing to try!

Do you like coffee?  I am afraid I am a bit of an addict.  I think most people that live in this region (the great NorthWest) are pretty much hooked.  The birthplace of Starbucks is in Seattle, three hours north of here.

I want to try this coffee recipe too...
(from homemadesimple)

Here is the recipe; an excerpt from HomeMadeSimple:

Begin with the Perfect Brew
All delicious java drinks begin with a rich, robust cup of coffee, so use your favorite beans and a coffeemaker or French press to get started. Brew your coffee on the stronger side, as the coldness can dull the taste.
Tip: Create your own flavored coffee at home by grinding together your beans and favorite spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, before you brew. Be sure to clean your grinder thoroughly afterward to make sure the flavor doesn't transfer to your next batch. For complete instructions, watch our Cooking Maven Deborah at work!
Coffee Over Ice: Forget the barista! To quickly create your own iced java:

1. Fill a glass or to-go mug with ice.
2. Pour in cooled coffee. Add 1-2 tablespoons flavored syrup and stir, or use your usual milk and sweetener.

Tip: Before you pour out brewed coffee that's gone cold, consider putting the pot directly into the refrigerator. Coffee develops deeper, more intense flavor over time, so don't let it go to waste!
Blended Coffee: For a smooth, creamy beverage that rivals your favorite coffee shop:

1. Fill your blender with ice, and then add 2 cups coffee, a dash of heavy cream or your preferred milk and 2-3 tablespoons flavored syrup, honey or sugar.
2. Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass.
3. Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of sweet sauce or a dusting of cocoa powder. Don't forget the straw!

Tip: Make it a coffee shake by adding 1/2 cup frozen fruits like strawberries, raspberries or blueberries to your blender first. For a truly decadent treat, drop in a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, too!

Making these sounds like a great party idea to me!

I have to try this recipe

I think I can actually do this one LOL
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breakfastbrunch/stuffed-french-toast-2/

The picture is from the Pioneer Woman's Blog

wishing...

I wish I had the ingredients in the house to make these (from the Pioneer Woman's Blog)...

click HERE to get the easy recipe... do NOT click if you are on a diet lol

I actually have the ham, so maybe I'll have my husband run to the store to the potatoes and other stuff.  I know not very housewife-ish to have the hubby do the store run, but I'm still working on it.  :)

I need to get busy!

I've spent the morning watching my children play... while I've been playing on the laptop.  Not very good "housewife" skills I tell ya!  I'm just checking in here because I SO don't want to do my housewife duties today!  How am I supposed to be a good HW if I don't to the the work?!!  Ugh!  Ok, ok here I go off to get busy

Off days and On days

Yesterday I earned 40 points.  I know not a very good housewife day for me, but today I've already 80 points.  I still have more things I am going to do so I may be earning more points yet woo hoo!

Will Work For Points...

My friend Valarie shared a link with me to the Home Sanctuary blog.  It is a really neat blog.  The author has daily "little things" to do to try and keep your house organized... to create a sanctuary in your home.  To make it fun the author "awards" points for doing the tasks she posts about.  I think readers can win little prizes and stuff with the points, but I don't think they really mean anything.  It is just kind of fun and motivating to earn points even if they are just arbitrary.  Valarie came up with her own  point system for her own house keeping tasks.  She shared her list with me, and I'm going to come up with a list also using her list as a guide .  Each day I will tally up my points, and maybe even share them here so you can help keep be accountable (or humble) for how "housewife-y I've been.     

An example would be
Mop kitchen floor 50 points
Vacuum living room carpet 40 points
etc.

Anyway I don't have points assigned for specific tasks yet, but I will try and work on that tomorrow or sometime this week.  If you come up with a list I'd love to see it!