Birthday Dress

I received a $10 Rewards coupon for my birthday from JCPenneys. So I went to see what I could find. I tried on several things but finally decided on a cute little long sleeve dress. It originally was $60, on sale for (I thought) $23.99. I took it to the cashier, presented my coupon plus an additional coupon for 25% off. The dress was actually less than on the tag, so with the discounts, it was only $7.99. I was told that it looks "hippie modal." :)

Homemade No-Bake Oat Bars

Do you like granola type bars for snacks? I do. I found a great recipe on Facebook (but I can't remember whose it was...sorry! There are many.). These yummy bars are all natural and have less processed ingredients. Not sure if there is less sugar, but they're easy to make and a lot cheaper than a box of store bought bars.

They only have 5 ingredients:
1 1/2 cups oats (plain or can be toasted)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey OR maple syrup
1 cup of chopped dates

You mix the oats, almonds and dates together.
Then you melt together on a low heat, the peanut butter and honey (or syrup) and mix it with the dry ingredients.
Then you spoon the mixture into a paper-lined pan and press it down.
Then refrigerate for two hours or more.
Then cut into pieces.

I like the maple syrup better, but you may like honey. I also use natural peanut butter. But they are so easy to make, and quick. They may be crumbly when you try to cut them, but that just makes for good granola to munch or to put on cereal. ;-) You can also add other ingredients you like, such as chocolate chips or raisins, etc. It wasn't my recipe but I make them a lot now! You might want to try them.