Monday, January 16, 2012

Oatmeal!

Every morning, I look forward to having a big bowl of oatmeal. It is my absolute favorite food. I like to get creative and come up with a bunch of combinations to try. Besides these, do you know any other delicious flavors of oatmeal?
1. Pomegranate Oatmeal:
     •Plain oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Pomegranate Juice
     •Dried Pomegranates
     •Pomegranate Arils

2. Honey-Banana Oatmeal:
     •Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Honey
     •Almond Milk
     •Dried Bananas
     •Granola

3. Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Cinnamon
     •Diced Apples
     •Dried Apples

4. Reese's Oatmeal
     •Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Peanut Butter

5. Tropical Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Coconut Milk
     •Dried Papaya
     •Dried Mango
     •Dried Kiwi
     •Fresh Pineapple

6. Peach-Apricot Oatmeal
     •Peach Oatmeal
     •Almond Milk
     •Sliced Dried Apricots
     •Cinnamon

7. Berry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Greek Yogurt
     •Granola          
     •Honey
     •Fresh Mixed Berries


8. Strawberry-Kiwi Oatmeal
     •Strawberry Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Dried Strawberries
     •Sliced dried kiwis

9. Blueberry Oatmeal
     •Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Almond Milk
     •Blueberries

10. Apricot-Coconut Oatmeal
     •Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Chopped Dried Apricots
     •Shredded Coconut

11. Melon Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Honey
     •Dried Cantaloupe
     •Dried Honeydew

12. Peanut Butter-Banana Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Dried Bananas
     •Peanut Butter
     •Sliced Bananas

13. Cranberry-Orange Oatmeal
     •Plain Oatmeal
     •Skin Milk
     •Cinnamon
     •Dried Cranberries
     •Orange Juice

14. Apple Cider-Pear Oatmeal
     •Cinnamon Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Apple Cider
     •Sliced Pears

15. Apple-Banana Oatmeal
     •Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Applesauce
     •Dried Bananas

16. Banana-Raisin Oatmeal
     •Cinnamon Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Dried Bananas
     •Raisins
     •Granola

17. Banana-Orange Oatmeal
     •Cinnamon Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Dried Bananas
     •Sliced Bananas
     •Orange Juice

18. Muesli Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Raisins
     •Honey
     •Flaked Oat Cereal
     •Almonds
     •Dried Dates

19. Plum Oatmeal
     •Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Dried Plums

20. Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Cinnamon
     •Raisins
     •Granola

21. Pumpkin Oatmeal
     •Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Almond Milk
     •Cinnamon
     •Canned Pumpkin

22. Sweet Potato Oatmeal
     •Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Almond Milk
     •Chopped (cooked) Sweet Potato
     •Cinnamon

23. Cherry-Vanilla Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Dried Cherries
     •Vanilla
     •Cherry Jam
     •Shredded Coconut

24. Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Peanut Butter
     •Grape Jelly
     •Sliced Banana

25. Strawberry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Dried Strawberries
     •Strawberry Jam
     •Vanilla

26. Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal
     •Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Cinnamon

27. Pineapple Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Dried Pineapple
     •Pineapple Juice
     •Brown Sugar

28. Butternut Squash Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Squash
     •Cinnamon
     •Vanilla
     •Granola

29. Raspberry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Raspberries
     •Vanilla
     •Raspberry Jam

30. Blackberry Oatmeal
     •Cinnamon Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Blackberries
     •Blackberry Jam
     •Vanilla

31. Thanksgiving Leftovers Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Cranberry Sauce
     •Cinnamon

32. Carrot Cake Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Shredded Carrot
     •Shredded Coconut
     •Walnuts
     •Raisins

33. Chocolate-Cherry Oatmeal
     •Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
     •Almond Milk
     •Dried Cherries
     •Cherry Jelly

34. Coffee Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Coffee

35. S'mores Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
     •Graham Crackers
     •Marshmallows

36.  Butterscotch Oatmeal
     •Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
     •Skim Milk
     •Butterscotch Chips

37. Apple Butter Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Apple Butter

38. Peppermint Latte Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Crushed Peppermint Candies
     •Peppermint Coffee

39. Strawberry-Banana Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Vanilla
     •Dried Strawberries
     •Dried Bananas

40. Key Lime Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Coconut Milk
     •Dried Pineapples
     •Lime Juice
     •Sugar
     •Vanilla
     •Graham Cracker crumbles on top

41. Raspberry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Raspberries
     •Vanilla

42. Blackberry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Vanilla
     •Blackberries
     •Cinnamon

43. Blueberry-Coconut Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Coconut Milk
     •Vanilla
     •Blueberries
     •Coconut

44. Strawberry-Coconut Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Vanilla Almond Milk
     •Fresh Strawberries
     •Freeze Dried Strawberries
     •Coconut

45. Chocolate-Strawberry Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Frozen Strawberries
     • Chocolate Chips

46. Peanut Butter-Banana Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Almond Milk
     •Vanilla
     •Banana slices
     •Peanut Butter

47. Mango-Peach-Orange Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Orange Juice
     •Frozen Mangoes
     •Fresh Peaches

48. Coconut Cream Pie Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats

     •Coconut Milk
     •Vanilla Extract
     •Shredded Coconut

49. Pina Colada Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Toasted Coconut
     •Fresh Pineapple
     •Honey

50. Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Coconut milk
      •Vanilla extract
      •Banana slices

51. Berry Lemon Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries
     •Lemon Zest
     •Sugar

52. Samoas Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Milk
     •Caramel
     •Shredded Coconut
     •Brown sugar
     •Chocolate chips

53. Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Diced Rhubarb
     •Diced Strawberries
     •Applesauce
     •Brown Sugar

54. Rocky Road Oatmeal
     •Plain Oats
     •Skim Milk
     •Vanilla Extract
     •Mini Marshmallows
     •Cocoa Powder
     •Walnuts
     •Brown Sugar
     •Chocolate Chips

Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Happiness Challenge

Here is my list of 100+ things that make me happy. I am going to try to do at least one every day.
1. Having oatmeal for breakfast.
2. Trying different flavors of tea.
3. Hearing birds chirp in the morning.
4. Going to church on Sunday.
5. Eating lunch with my mom.
6. Talking to my mom.
7. Shopping.
8. Cooking.
9. Making family recipes as good as my mom does.
10. Taking pictures.
11. Spending time with my dogs.
12. The smell of breakfast in the morning.
13. Looking through magazines.
14. Daydreaming about my future.
15. Looking at other people's blogs.
16. Having a feeling of accomplishment.
17.Unexpected snow days
18. Painting my nails
19. Listening to "Beautiful Me" by Selena Gomez
20. Watching Modern Family.
21. Listening to my best friend's stories.
22. Decorating food.
23. Having a clean room.
24. Listening to "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato.
25. Listening to "Ours" by Taylor Swift.
26. Coloring/ Designing.
27. Getting an A on a hard test.
28. Listening to my grandpa's stories from his childhood.
29. Talking to my grandma.
30. Summer thunder storms.
32.Reading an inspiring quote.
33. Seeing snow.
34. Doing a good deed.
35. Finding the perfect article of clothing that I've been searching for forever.
36. The smell of fall.
37. Having a good hair day.
38. My electric blanket on a cold day.
39. Finding something I thought I lost forever.
40. Priceless memories.
41. A great comeback at the perfect time.
42. My favorite perfume.
43. A new candle.
44. People who listen and truly care.
45. When someone speaks highly of you, but think you didn't hear it.
46. Eating over-the-top desserts.
47. Exercising.
48.Unexpected hugs.
49. Finding the perfect gift for a friend.
50. Going on cruises.
51. Cute mugs.
52. A refreshing drink on a hot day.
53. Doing something on my bucket list.
54. Taking a perfect picture.
54. Hearing an old song you used to love.
55. When a scent brings back good memories.
56. When someone remembers little things about you.
57.  Realizing its almost Christmas.
58. The colors of autumn.
59. Loving a new hair cut.
60. When your food arrives earlier than you were expecting.
61. Reading your old journals.
62. Waking up and seeing sunlight.
63.  Praying.
64. A beautiful spring after a cold winter.
65. Playing tag with my cat.
66. Reading a good book on a hammock.
67. Finally being able to play a piece of music on the piano.
68. The smell of all the spices when you open up the spice cabinet.
69. Christmas lights.
70. The perfect pair of sunglasses.
71. Clean sheets on my bed
72.  New body wash
73.  Eating watermelon in the summer
74.  New underwear
75.  Finding money in an unexpected place
76. Thinking about my future
77. Enjoying good food
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