January Photo Challenge Day 12: The Sun ♥

Day 12 is The Sun.  It's trying to peer through the clouds (at lunch time).  So pretty, yet it's freezing here today.  The calm before the storm.  We are expecting snow tonight!

 

 

I'm off to keep warm with my electric blankie : - )

 

 

January Photo Challenge Day 11: Relax ♥

Day 11 is Relax.  These days I relax at night with my favorite Christmas gift from Santa (a.k.a. Me).  It's an electric throw blanket.  I curl up on the couch and read my book or watch a movie and I'm nice and toasty....literally! It's so warm and cozy, especially on freezing cold nights like tonight.  There is always someone trying to steal this blanket from me! ♥

Banana French Toast in a Mug...♥

Good Monday Morning!

 

I hope your week is off to a great start.  It's very cold here so to warm up I thought I would share with you this recipe for French Toast for one! Looking to treat yourself? Well, here you go! I heard about this recipe on one of my favorite podcasts Meal Makeover Moms.  Janice and Liz are the best and taking everyday recipes and making them over into healthier versions.  They also have some great shortcuts - like this one.  If you want a hot breakfast and don't have the time (or desire) to take out the frying pan, then this is for you.  It's so easy.  I made it twice this past weekend. 

 

French Toast in a mug.....who knew?

 

 

 

 

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 ripe banana, mashed

2 tablespoons low-fat milk

1 slice bread, cut in 1/2 pieces (the recipe called for wheat bread - I used Italian bread)

a few pinches cinnamon

1/4 blueberries or sliced bananas (optional)

 

 

 

 

Spray the inside of a microwave safe 12 oz. mug with cooking spray.

 

Place egg, banana, and milk in a bowl and whisk until well combined.  Stir in the bread and cinnamon until the bread is covered with the liquid and then transfer the mixture to the mug. 

 

 

 

 

Microwave until the egg is cooked through, about 90 seconds.  If the egg is set, remove from microwave. If not, cook another 20 - 30 seconds (in 10 second increments).  Keep a watchful eye on the mug.  If you see the French toast rising stop the microwave.  You don't want a mess : )

 

 

 

 

Remove and top with optional topping - blueberries, bananas, or anything you like. 

I added some maple syrup. 

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn't believe how quick and easy this was.  Totally satisfying and a great way to start the day ♥ 

 

Happy Monday my friends!

 

xoxox

Jauary Photo Challenge Day 10: Work ♥

Day 10 is Work.  I took this photo on Friday .  It's prisms that hang in the atrium of the foyer.  The colors reflect differently at different times of day.  This was taken at dusk.  It's usually what I'm starring at while waiting for the elevator : - )

January Photo Challenge Day 9: Routine ♥

 

 

Day 9 is Routine.  Every Saturday John and I do two things.  I take him to drum lessons (which isn't as horrific as it sounds!) and then we go to the library.  It's a nice little routine for us.  He gets cookies from the vending machine and I secretly wish I was librarian.

 

I'm so happy that libraries still exist.  I mean, think about it.  We are being allowed to borrow books, movies, CD's....all for free! Nothing is free anymore. It's a wonderful thing. 

 

I've always had a love for libraries.  I enjoy the quite atmosphere the most.  And the feeling I get being around all the book.  So many choices! There's something for my every mood, my every desire, my every need.  The library I go to also has a place where local artists can display their art. And in the summer they have music concerts as well. There's always something going on.

 

Back in the day, the library was my Internet.  It's where I went whenever I needed information.  I remember writing papers here, studying for tests, and looking up books in the card catalog. It's hard to imagine a time when we didn't have the world at our fingertips....a click away.  

 

Sometimes on rainy days I go just to browse around.  I've found some great books just scanning the shelves. 

 

Saturday library days will hopefully be in my routine for a long, long time ♥

 

 

 

 

January Photo Challenge Day 8: Away From Home ♥

January Photo Challenge day 8 is Away From Home.  Well, here it is.  This is where I am most days when I am not at home.  It's not glamorous, but it pays the bills : )

 

Happy Friday Friends! Have a lovely weekend! ♥♥♥

January Photo Challenge Day 7: Home ♥

Day 7 of my January photo challenge is Home.  Home is anywhere this little guy is ♥