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serethespider · 4 months ago
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no food until paypday. yayyyy
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prepperjournal · 4 years ago
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Building Your Survival Food Pantry
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When I was a child, we had a bomb shelter. My parents didn’t build it – it was there when they bought the house. But they did stock it with what they believed to be the most important survival items, should we ever get “hit.” I remember several battery-operated items – radio, flashlights, and such – and of course, clothing and bedding in a trunk. But then there were the food and drink items - our survival food pantry. There were all sorts of canned goods, of course, and large bottles of water (only glass in those days). Foods that normally came in boxes (e.g., cereal and powdered milk) were put into glass jars. Times have changed. Now that we have plastic and bagged items with long shelf lives, bomb shelter food would look very different today (except for the powdered milk, I suppose, which I always hated). And there are plenty of ways to keep food items water-proof. A nuclear event is not the only disaster for which we need to be prepared these days. Earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes are all on the rise, as well as real threats from people both within and outside our country. Then there are blizzards, pandemics, and long-term power outages as we recently saw in Texas. And the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared” should still guide our preparedness. So, let’s take a look at what a survival food pantry should look like today. Whether we face a short-term or long-term disaster, it is best to plan for a long-term food and water shortage at the onset. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J31WXxAEwY Survival Food Pantry Basics – The List - Water: It’s the “rules of threes” here. You can survive three minutes without oxygen, 3 days without water, and three months without food. If you are breathing, then water is the next priority. If you are planning a pantry for “bug-in” survival, you will want between ½ - 1 gallon of water per day, per person. This also presupposes that, if you have a means of cooking, you may use some water. And there is personal hygiene to think of too. In short, water must be your top priority. If the public water supply is disrupted, then any tap water will have to be purified once that supply is restored. A few drops of household bleach per gallon will do the trick and save you from the necessity of boiling if your power is out. If you are thinking in terms of a “bug-out” survival, water will be too heavy to carry. What you want instead is a water collection device and filters. And, if you have access to wood and bring matches, boiling water is always an option here. FIFO Can Tracker | Stores 54 cans | Rotates First in First Out | Canned Goods Organizer for Cupboard, Pantry and Cabinet | Food Storage | Organize Your Kitchen | Made in USA - Organize Your Food Pantry - Our patent designed FIFO Can Tracker keeps your kitchen organized by storing and rotating your canned goods on a First In First Out model saving you from expired food cost and waste! Designed to store cans from 4 to 15 ounces. Perfect for diced chili cans, soup cans or standard vegetable cans. Holds up to 54 cans. Perfect to organize your food storage. - Sturdy Design - Made in the USA, this product is built to last and will be a permanent solution to your kitchen organization problem. Easily connect multiple units together to expand your storage. - Easy Installation - Put together in just minutes following a simple 4 step process. - Fits on Existing Shelves - Product dimensions are 12" H x 16" W x 16" D allowing you to organize your pantry, cabinet and cupboard. - 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee - If you are not satisfied with your purchase and feel this product has not solved your pantry organization problem simply return for a full refund. $38.99 Buy on Amazon - Canned Goods: These are absolute staples if you are sheltered in place in your home. And they will provide a variety of foods so that you don’t face “food boredom.” Think in terms of canned meats, beans (a great source of protein), fish, fruits, and veggies. Variety is the key here so that you and your family members have choices. And these can be eaten without cooking. After all, your instant pot may not be an option right now. Canned soups are a great option if you buy those that are not concentrated. They can be eaten right out of the can without the need for water or cooking. Ensure you have a good rotation plan also. - Food in Jars: Here’s where the advent of plastic comes in. There’s a huge list of food and drink that now comes in plastic jars that prevent breakage and are less in weight. Think peanut butter and jelly; think bottled juices; think fruits. They, too, have long shelf lives and can provide a good variety. - Snacks: Snacks can provide a bit of a respite from the boredom that comes from lack of electricity and Wi-Fi. Crackers and chips come boxed and bagged. If humidity is an issue, then it can be stored in plastic bags. They have a long shelf-life and will not have to be “changed out” too often.  Dips are obviously out to “dress up” these items, but there are freeze-dried meats that will do, as well as peanut butter. If you can’t cook popcorn is out, but nuts are not. Stock up on a good variety. - Dried Foods: These were not around when I was a kid, but just go through any grocery store and look at all the possibilities. There are dried fruits and meats galore – everything from jerkies to fruit leather, to banana chips. Stock up on plenty of these – lightweight and nutritious. - Granola Bars: I put these in a separate category because they are a source of almost every nutrient we need – protein, carbs, a bit of fat, and even that need for something sweet. If you should have to “bug out,” they are lightweight, have a long shelf life, and can provide the energy you will need. Look for those that are high in protein – this provides long-term energy, while carbs and sugars are only for the short-term. - About that Powdered Milk: Fortunately, powdered milk now comes in cans, as opposed to those traditional boxes. You do not have to take measures to protect it from water damage. When reconstituted with water, it can be used on cereal and for cooking (e.g., mashed potatoes) if you have an alternative cooking method during power outages. If you have children who cannot tolerate the taste, then have a supply of canned chocolate or strawberry syrup to “sweeten the deal.” - Pasta, Rice, Noodles: These can be temporarily filling because of their carb content. But here’s the thing: they must be cooked, and that will require using your supply of water. If you are sheltered in place with your public water supply still available, then all is good. You can cook these up as much as you wish. But if your water supply is cut off, or you have to use alternative methods for cooking, these are probably not good options. Still, put them in your pantry on the chance that they can be prepared. - The Debate About Couscous: Yes, this is a type of pasta, made from small grains of a specific type of wheat flour. The beauty of it is that it is steamed rather than boiled and takes far less water to cook. Unlike traditional pasta, couscous cooks in about two minutes. On the other hand, it is extremely high in gluten. So, if you have family members with gluten sensitivity, it is not an option. Planning for Long-Term Survival in Place As mentioned above, your food pantry should be planned for long-term survival, even if an immediate event is only short-term. Our goal for long-term survival in place is to have those food items that: - Provide solid nutrition - Can be prepared using as little fuel and water as possible - Will be “damage-proof” - Are as compact as possible - Have a variety of flavors and consistencies, so that “food boredom” doesn’t set in Here are some things to think about as you stock that survival food pantry: - Avoid dried beans. While they are a great source of protein, they take lots of water and fuel to cook. Items like navy beans and great northern beans now come in cans. Opt for that alternative. - Water is still the highest priority. Have ½ - 1 gallon per person per day for about a month. Beyond that, you will need a water-collection device/process and water filters to purify that water. - Rely on canned goods as much as possible, but remember they have lots of sodium and sugar, so are not as healthy as other options. - Freeze-dried fruits and veggies are a must. They don’t take up much space, and they are sources of essential nutrients and antioxidants. They are also important to keep your intestinal functions operating properly. You will get the right amounts of vitamins and minerals through these freeze-dried items. - Honey has no shelf-life. It can last forever. Have lots of it to use as a sweetener, and it does come in plastic containers. - Instant oatmeal packets. Place these in plastic bags to preen water damage. They are reconstituted with a small amount of water and heat. Use honey for sweeteners. While sugar lasts forever too, it does not have the health benefits of honey and is susceptible to humidity. - A variety of oils can add “spice” and flavor to foods. And most come in plastic containers now. If you can cook, use them liberally. They are caloric heavy and can provide energy as well as better taste. - Ramen: This is a common survival food for college students on tight budgets, but there are survival benefits too. They are good sources of carbs and take only a small amount of water to cook. - Freeze-dried and dried meats: these can last over a year. - Canned tuna in oil: perfect source of protein and Omega-3. - Granola and protein bars: Perfect for snacks and well-rounded nutrition. One Keynote here: make certain that all foods that are packaged in boxes or paper-type containers are stored in water-proof packaging, such as mylar bags that are vacuum-sealed. If You have to bug out When you have to evacuate, you face unique challenges. Of course, you cannot drag jugs of water and canned goods in backpacks. A wheeled cart is certainly a short-term solution, but it will not house everything you may need for a long-term bug-out situation. Your options are limited, so focus on these items: - A water collection device and filters - Survival Matches - Flashlights with new batteries or headlamps - Fully lightweight nutrition bars and other freeze-dried items You Can do This... Planning ahead is the best scenario for survival. Water and food are key factors in that planning. Make a list of items for both short and long-term survival, get to your grocery store and other retailers with the right supplies and equipment. You can be prepared for any disaster, and that brings a lot of peace of mind. Author’s bio. Jessica Fender is a professional writer and educational blogger. Jessica enjoys sharing her ideas to make writing and learning fun. You can check her last review here. Read the full article
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hornsandthings · 5 years ago
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vices i admire;
pairing: barry berkman x reader
summary: reader accidentally finds barry’s stash of weapons, and barry is forced to come clean. 
tags: fluff, angst // word count: 2.3k 
a soft muttering woke you, the low grumbles and frustrated huffs stirring your hair.
           “he don’t bolt—put a bolt into—to a nut; he don’t bolt a nut—fuck—”
           lazy and lethargic, you nuzzled closer to barry’s neck as your hand came to rest on his chest. he was much warmer than the light comforter, and holding him close at night was the only way to keep the chill at bay. he responded just as languidly, arm curling around your waist tighter. you knew, however, that this was due to distraction, not fatigue.
           “runnin’ lines?” you mumbled into his skin, voice thick and heavy with sleep. it was nice to wake up with barry, to have him close like this. he had always been a very nice and generous man, but often you thought he was somewhat unknowable, too. at times when he thought you were asleep, you saw how hard his mind worked, those thick brows betraying a deep frown. barry was approachable, but seldom open.
           “—then you get yourself a couple of shots—spots, goddamn it; spots on your hat—”
           a smile pulled at your mouth, a giggle trapped in your throat. you could only imagine barry’s expression – flat on his back, glaring at the ceiling, looking harsh while he accommodated your nuzzling with soft touches.
           “barry,” you murmured, pressing a kiss to his clavicle. you had to blink the sleep away, but there he was, looking down at you.
            “—a salesman is got to dream?” he finished, eyes saying how did you sleep? while his words ended that speech. you laughed, cupping his jaw as you pulled him in for a kiss. it was easy and gentle, but you could still feel the soft intensity he managed to place behind it. again and again did he mould his lips to yours, carefully nudging you so that he was hovering above now, cradling your cheek in a way that always hinted at caution.
           shuffling steps in the next room, a heavy sigh that dragged in a way only a performer could manage. “barry!” someone called, “you forgot the milk! goddammit, man, you know it’s just an aisle away from the gatorade—”
            barry deflated, mouth already working up an annoyed mumble but you kissed the tip of his nose, warding away the whispered “fuck!” that was on the tip of his tongue. you jumped as the roommate pounded on the door, offering up another weary sigh.
           “please, man. breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
           “your cereal is eighty percent sugar. you know that, right?” he retorted back while still looking at you, eyes flickering to your grin. you bit your lip during the pause, trying to smother your laugh. barry only looked put out.
           the doorknob turned, letting out a tell-tell squeak and now barry jolted. “fine, fine!” he quickly shouted, hurriedly pulling the covers up to his shoulders as you gripped him closer like a shield. your briefly eyed the nearest article of clothing – in the corner, a few feet away – and burst into a big belly laugh at barry’s alarmed face, quite comical with those expressive brows as he swallowed thickly.
           he grumbled a little, disentangling himself from you between quick, chaste kisses. “i’m sorry,” he sighed, shaking his head as he shrugged on a hoodie, fumbled with a pair of pants. “i’ll be back soon, alright? thirty minutes.”
           “no worries, baby,” you mused, wrapping the comforter all around you as he left. daylight crept in beneath the blinds, and you allowed yourself to just sit a while, taking in barry’s room. there was little to indicate he’d been a marine, most of it packed away into a box stored in the closet. instead, things that told of his aspirations to acting dotted the room: gene’s book on the bedside table, a pile of old scripts in the corner, spare props peeking out from beneath the bed. you’d only seen him perform onstage twice so far; while his delivery couldn’t quite communicate the amount of effort he always put into it, you supported his desires wholeheartedly.
            this thing with barry – it was only a few months old, but the dedication throughout had felt pure and strong. the care between you two was genuine, and there was more than just simple attraction; the way he touched you, held you – it was laced with adoration. huffing a chuckle, you stepped out of the bed and wriggled into your underthings. muffled sounds from the television filtered through the door as you searched for your socks, tuned to some morning soap.
           this – you wouldn’t mind a life like this. to spend the nights with barry, wake up in his arms, coming to also know his lines from the sheer amount of times he went over them; to become part of his life in a way that meant more mornings like this. perhaps you two weren’t quite there yet, but sometimes – just from the way this particular happiness felt – you could tell that you, at least, were close.
           resolving to tidy up, you reached for the comforter to disentangle the knot you’d made of it. the material snagged, and with a frown you tried pulling to no avail. kneeling at the foot of the bed, you realised it had caught in the mattress’ zipper. jerking the quilt hard, it finally ripped free, tugging the zip right open with it.
           your heart stopped, skin crawling as goosebumps developed. with a trembling hand, you uncovered the array of firearms so expertly displayed within the mattress fibre. there were pistols, barrels, bullets and silencers; black, menacing things with an express purpose. to hurt. to kill.
           the door swung open and barry jerked to a halt, mimicking you as he went very still. those wide eyes and thick brows were no longer comical or endearing; no, they were alarming, frightening, intimidating. right now, he was a stranger.
           “i—i didn’t mean to—,” you stuttered, throat closing and jaw hurting as fear began its slow asphyxiation. barry was breathing just as hard as you, horroron his face as that stash of guns glinted dully in the space between.
           “listen, i—”
           a shout of laughter rang from the kitchen, and barry’s jaw clenched as your gaze flickered to the door behind him. both reminded of the presence of other people – help for you, trouble for him – barry moved slow, nudging the door closed.
           “listen,” he said again, low and deliberate, “i can explain.”
           you scrambled back as he stepped forward, sliding until your back hit the wall. a soft whimper fell from your mouth as he continued to near, but as soon as the sound hit him, he lowered to his knee a few feet away.
           “after afghanistan—i didn’t have anything else to be good at,” he started, desperation replacing the alarm on his face. “someone took advantage of that. i—i had to do things…”
           barry’s breath hitched in a way that forewarned tears, and your own eyes stung.
           “i tried—i’m trying—to get out of it, but i’m in so deep, sweetheart, it just won’t—fuck!”
           he gasped for breath, shaking his head as if trying to straighten his thoughts. you were shivering, reading the subtext that was simply terrifying. incomprehensible. those odd hours when he’d show up at your door, distraught and in need of comfort; he’d always blamed it on his acting process, the result of getting into character, but now – now you knew better. you couldn’t even look at him anymore, those red and tearful eyes just too much.
           “i know it’s wrong. i know. it’s not who i am—not anymore. i realised it when i came to LA, but i knew it before. deep down. but—but i’m good at it, and they won’t just let me be—”
           “barry,” you pleaded, “barry—”
           “please, please believe me,” he begged, even clasping his hands together. nausea roiled in your gut, mind sticky as reality slurred. barry – this… this man – was frantic; instability and guns didn’t make for a good combination. “i can’t let it happen again—i need you to just figure this out with me, alright? please.”
           “i w-won’t tell a-anyone,” you rushed, thoughts racing. you wanted to believe him – god, you’d wanted to love him – but this… this was horrifying. “i promise, just—please don’t h-hurt me.” you were curled into yourself, knees and hands drawn up to your chest.
           barry flinched in disbelief. “i won’t ever hurt you,” he promised, no fumbling to be heard; it was clear despite the dishevelment that threatened to undo him. barry’s distress tugged at your heart, but you just couldn’t bring yourself to that line yet. your eyes drifted to those weapons again, torn between sympathy and repulsion. barry winced, covering up the flap as he risked moving closer.
           “the war is over, barry,” you whispered. a sad, simple truth laid bare, barely making its way to him. you should’ve known that such integration after serving was too good and too soon; a life without violence may not ever be enough for him.
           barry’s voice failed, giving a mournful nod instead. “i’m sorry,” he said, voice filled with unadulterated sorrow for himself, for you, for what had happened, for everything. “i’m so sorry.”
           it was quiet for a time. he was crying softly in front of you while you just stared at the door beyond him, shutting down breath by breath. eventually barry realised, moving away.
           “i’m not holding you hostage,” he murmured, a hollowness to his voice that sent a dull spike of fear within you. “you can… you can go,” he said, jaw feathering as he probably weighed the consequences.
           nodding mutely, you grabbed your jeans and the first shirt you found, not even noticing that it was actually barry’s. breathing deep, you eyed him as prey would eye a predator; wary, distrustful, afraid. he slouched, seeming to fold into himself as he allowed you a wide berth.
           and so you left, putting one step in front of the other and keeping your head down, pulse still thundering in your ears. his roommates greeted you but all you heard was a series of discordant sounds, including your own vague reply before the apartment door shut behind you.
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two weeks. it had been two weeks of no contact, and barry had barrelled through the days thinking his world was imploding again. he tried to keep up a sense of normalcy by going to work, to acting class, to the grocery store, to the bar with his friends. routine. routine was all that could save him now.
           he’d wanted to be selfish, to keep you there until he was sure you wouldn’t eventually resort to the police, but unfriendly memories had come unbidden – of chris, of janice. he couldn’t fuck up this one – it was you, goddammit, he couldn’t even think of laying a hand on you. so he had let you go with the shred of hope that you’d see the truth of barry berkman. there were times he’d wanted to come and visit you, but he couldn’t risk scaring you even further. god, just the look on your face, the tremble to your lip – it sickened him to know that he was the cause of it. you’d been cowering from him, so vulnerable and exposed; caught in a twisted caricature of more intimate scenes you two would share. he hated himself for it. every time he loaded another shot, he could taste the spilled blood in his mouth, see the betrayal in your eyes. even now, as he watched some movie trying to be mindless for just one hour, the guilt nagged at the back of his mind.
           a knock on the door. looking around, he met the raised brows of his roommates and acquiesced. with a sigh, he trudged over, expecting another lost missionary—
           but it was you.
           it was you, eyes bruised and face gaunt with the knowledge that had troubled you for days. his fingers twitched with the urge to reach out, but he stepped into the corridor instead, shutting the door behind him.
            “what—,” he croaked, voice breaking. “you—”
           you let out a shuddering breath, and barry shifted on his feet as he saw tears glistening in your eyes. “i believe you, barry.” it was a low, breathy sentence, drenched in dread and regret. it seemed like you were going to say something more, but you just shook your head.
           despite this, barry’s heart lifted in a desperate sense of relief. a hitched, breathy laugh fell from his mouth. it was instinct to reach for you, and although you tensed, you fell into his embrace with a muffled sob, hands fisted in his shirt. barry swallowed his own tears, holding you close, pressing his lips to your forehead.
           “you’re important to me,” he confessed. “you’re part of this good life – the one that i want, the one with happiness and love – and i don’t wanna give it up. i promise i’m not a monster… i, uh, don’t think i am? i—i don’t wanna be.”
           with a sharp inhale, you looked up at him as you cupped his jaw. your brows were furrowed, corners of your mouth turned down, but you were holding him. you were here.
           “i don’t know where we go from here,” you admitted, “but i care for you, barry. i want you to be okay.”
           he nodded, face crumpling as he did so. hands cradling your neck, barry kissed you with all the longing he had in him, all the yearning and pining for things that were always so close to slipping from his hold.
           starting now, he told himself. the mantra that always failed him, but the one that he tried – always tried – to live by. perhaps this time.
           starting… now.
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getcookingwithb · 5 years ago
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Fixed Budget Food Challenge
Hey guys, its B. I’m back for my second blog of 2020, but this one is a lot different from my usual blogs. For the topic of today's blog, we are taking a look into some of the challenges faced by people on a severely fixed budget and come up with a creative 7-day meal plan using a food hamper from a food bank and a minimal allowance. According to reports from The Welfare Challenge that was introduced in British Columbia in 2014, it was calculated that after paying for cheap rent, basic sanitation supplies and some bus tickets, for a single person - there would be approximately $26.00 left weekly for food. In 2017 the weekly food allowance was reduced to $19.00 and then it was dropped again in 2018 to only $6.00, which was when the challenge was cancelled as it was deemed the participants would face starvation. I currently live downtown Toronto so I do believe we have a lot of resources available. There are a few options for Food Banks around the city. The 3 food banks closest to me that I found through a google search (meaning I needed access to the internet to find them) were all within a 45-minute commute each way. You could also find some information regarding food bank locations by visiting your local community center or library and checking the “Community Board” or by calling 2-1-1. The first and closest food bank to me is the Fort York Food Bank that is located at 380 College Street. This food bank location offers both food and counselling services. The Fort York Food Bank does not provide either of the services on Sundays or Mondays and the Food services are also not available on Wednesdays. The services are available to the public between the hours of 9am-2pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The second food bank I found that would be the next closest to me would be the Parkdale Community Food Bank that is located at 1499 Queen Street West. This food bank only offers food supply services and does not offer any counselling. The Parkdale Community Food Bank does not offer food services on Sundays, Mondays or Tuesdays. The food bank is open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11am-330pm, Fridays the food bank is open between 1030am-130pm but it is only offering services to those in the community that are seniors or have a mobility disability and then it is opened back up to the public again on Saturdays between 1030am-130pm. The third food bank I found called Churches on the Hill Food Bank required the longest to commute  – taking about 45 minutes each way by streetcar. The Churches on the Hill Food Bank is located at 230 St. Clair Ave W. This food bank offers both food and counselling services but is only open 2 days a week. They are open Monday evenings between 6-8pm and on Wednesdays between 1030am-1230pm. While they are very limited with the hours they operate, they do offer a choice between a day and an evening, making it a little more accessible for the public that use the service because they are underemployed and can not afford to eat even though they do have a job. Using 2-1-1 via telephone or internet you can find information on community/recreation centers, community information and community programs that offer free computer and internet access to members of the public. Community/Recreation Centers are city-run neighborhood facilities with a wide range of social programs and recreational services. There are programs that provide free general information about community, social, health and government services for a specific neighborhood or area. The problem with the food banks is the hours of operation can sometimes make it difficult for those that have a job but are so underemployed they can not afford enough food and groceries face difficulties with commuting during the workday. I think personally I would use 2-1-1 to find all the information I needed regarding all programs offered to the community has it would have the most up to date information available and there are many ways to use 2-1-1 and access the information. The Fort York Food Bank offers food hampers that should last 3 days. With this 3-day hamper and the $16.00 left over from the monies allotted from welfare for other living expenses excluding $3.00 for transportation to take the streetcar (while being given a 2-hour transfer window) to the food bank and the regular grocery store, I was able to create a meal plan for 7 days. This 7-day meal plan would not fully meet all requirements necessary to meet the Canada Food Guide standards but I do believe it would provide someone with enough energy and nutrients to be sufficiently nourished and would definitely not be starving. Due to the fact I am currently a full-time student and am only working very limited hours at my job, I am already familiar with strict food budgets. I am a little luckier than most as I have a Costco membership and I am able to shop once every 2 weeks. I buy my proteins, potatoes, rice, pasta and sauce etc. in bulk   and then butcher the meat and divide it up into individual serving sizes and freeze it for future use. If I had to strictly use the services provided from a food bank and was limited to $16.00 a week extra funds for the odds and ends I needed to complete a dish, I do not believe it would be too hard as it was easy to throw together meals, but I do believe it would disrupt my schedule as it would likely pose issues due to my scheduled class times and the hours of operations at the food banks.                                       7-day Meal Plan SUNDAY                                                                                                      
 B: 1 egg, 1 sausage, 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1 piece of toast  L: Peanut butter sandwich (2 pieces of bread)  D: Leftover Meatball sub from Saturday  S: 5 Oreos
MONDAY    B: 1 egg, 1 sausage, 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1 piece of toast  L: ½ cup rice with carrots and corn  D: 1 can beef stew  S: 5 Oreos
TUESDAY    B: 1 egg, 1 sausage, 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1 piece of toast  L: Leftover meatball sub from Saturday  D: 1 box KD + ¼ milk and ground pork ($)  S: 5 Oreos
WEDNESDAY    B: 1 egg, 1 sausage, 1 Potato (cubed and roasted) and 1 piece of toast  L: 1 can of peaches + 1/3 cup cottage cheese smoothie  D: 1 can beef stew  S: 5 Oreos
THURSDAY    B: 1 egg, 1 sausage, 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1 piece of toast  L: 1 can of soup  D: 1 box KD + ¼ milk and ground pork ($)  S: 5 Oreos
FRIDAY    B: 1 egg, 1 sauasage, 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1 piece of toast  L: Peanut butter sandwich (2 pieces of bread)  D: ½ cup rice, 1 can salmon  S: 5 Oreos
SATURDAY    B: 1 ind. Dry cereal and ¼ cup milk ($)  L: 1 can soup  D: 1 can tomato sauce + 1 med onion + ground beef ($) + 2 pieces of toast  S: 5 Oreos
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clickwish2-blog · 6 years ago
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Lemon & Chicken Soup
Ahhh . . .  Winter.  That time of year when the heart and belly long for warming, comforting, sustenance food.  Foods like stews and soups . . . Soups like this fabulous Lemon & Chicken Soup, that are not only delicious but also simple and quick to put together. To be honest, I am not overly fond of tinned soups and only use them when I have no alternative.  Most often I like to make my soups from scratch. My mother always made delicious homemade soups when we were growing up.  This spoilt us a bit for tinned soup, with the exception of Tomato Soup. I have always enjoyed tinned tomato soup.
Every month I am the lucky recipient of a Degustabox.  Once a month, around the middle of the month, I am sent one of these lovely boxes which contain a delicious assortment of all things foodie.  I just love these boxes. Opening each one is tiny a bit like opening a Christmas gift. Always a surprise, and always filled with things that pique my interest and desire to try. Degustabox is a monthly foodie subscription service that sends out a range of 10 to 15 specially selected foodie products. 
There's always a great mix of new products that I haven't tried before, as well as plenty of treats from more established brands. Quite often you will have the opportunity to try  new products before they arrive in the shops, so it can be a bit of a sneak peak! Each Degustabox costs only £12.99, delivery costs are included in the price, and there is no fixed contract involved - you can cancel at any time. I love getting these boxes! They are great value for money spent.   
I also enjoy the challenge each month of creating a recipe using at least one of the products included in the box. Sometimes they immediately jump out at me, and sometimes I need to chew them a bit in my head.  When I saw the Delverde pasta in my December box, I knew it was something that I wanted to use in a recipe, but it took me a few days to decide what to do with it.  Lemon & Chicken Soup is what I came up with, but more about that later. First I want to share with you what all came in my December box! 
Funkin Cocktails exist to shake up the ordinary making great tasting cocktails available to all. Simply add spirit and ice and make it shake to create four delicious cocktails. Available in a range o classic flavours such as Mojito, Pina Colada, and Espresso Martini. 
We don't drink alcohol, but our neighbour and her son were really pleased with this.  It kept them company on NYE!
Indulgent fruit centres, delicately coated in rich, smooth dark chocolate. Discover a new indulgent chocolate experience.
I love Green & Black's anything. These were no exception.
Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade combines the distinctive character of their fine Tennessee Whiskey. a dash of triple sec and a measure of zesty lemonade for an expertly crafted drink.
Again, we don't do alcohol, but they were enjoyed very much by a friend
MAGGI FUSIAN Noodle Pots/chowmein/spiced curry/sweet chilli 3 C £1.15 
Take the taste of Asia with you wherever you go with the new Maggi Fusian Noodle Pots.  Each pot included premium noodles and sachets of spices and veggies, so you can enjoy Asian flavoured noodles which are ready in just four minutes! 
These are always handy to have in the cupboard when you are starving and just want something quick, quick to eat!
The iconic Slush Puppie is now available in convenient, resealable pouches  The brand new range contains the original Slush Puppie taste but with no added sugar.  Available in Sour Cherry Blue Raspberry and Strawberry. Each pouch contains just 95 calories. Simply freeze, squeeze and drink!
This was the product of the month and is available now as Multi packs of 3 for £3 at Tesco.  I like that there s no sugar in them.  These are refreshing.  I also like that they are resealable! Now you CAN take the pooch home!
NESTLE Shredded Wheat Breakfast on the Go 1 X £1.99
Made with just one natural ingredient, 100% wholegrain wheat, which is crafted into deliciously crispy biscuits for a mouthwatering good breakfast cereal for the whole family  Their wholegrain wheat is sown, grown and ripened in Britain, using a recipe unchanged since 1893.
I love shredded wheat and love the portability of this.
NATURE'S STORE Salted Caramel Popcorn Bar
New Popcorn bars from Nature's Store are a super healthy, free from way to snack. They contain popcorn, seeds, dates and gluten free oat with no added sugar Belgian Chocolate.  With four high fibre, nutrient rich seeds and at less than 150 calories per bar, they're the perfect healthy and delicious snack  Soon available in major supermarkets.
Delicious!
Sleep Well is the new, natural milk drink that helps you relax and get a better night's sleep. A gorgeous tasting, long life drink for the whole family made with whole Jersey milk, honey and Valerian, the herb that's been helping people relax and sleep for 2000 years.
Real Good Ketchup is an awesome range of Award Winning, No Added Sugar ketchup's made with rich Mediterranean tomatoes, allergen free & plant-based ingredients – nothing artificial. Winner of the Best New Sugar Reduced or No Sugar Product & The Food Talk Clean Eating Gold Award. Deliciously tomatoey!! 
This was actually very nice.  I am not surprised it has won an award.
Delverde Pasta is made with the best durum wheat and the water from a very special place; the Verde river, which flows through the Jarella National Park, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Made using traditional bronze dies and slow dried to preserve its wonderful flavour. Available as Festonati, Spaghetti or Penne Zita Regate.
This is the product I decided to highlight with a recipe this month and what a recipe it is!  The perfect recipe to use with the perfect pasta!
This is a soup you won't want to make too far ahead of time because of the pasta in it.  The pasta will swell up, having absorbed all the liquid if you do.  So do plan on making it right before you go to eat it. 
That's not a problem really because it is so quick and easy to make. If you are really keen on making it ahead, you can get the stock ready, squeeze the lemon juice, peel and slice the carrots, cube the chicken and break up the spaghetti ahead of time, but that's about all the ahead of time that I would recommend! 
This is a fabulously tasty chicken soup, with fresh flavours!  It uses chicken stock along with lemon juice.  You might think the lemon would be overpowering, but it really isn't.  It adds a lovely layer of flavour that is quite pleasant!
It also uses already cooked chicken, so you can use leftover chicken, chicken from a rotisserie bird, or you can poach chicken.  I always have poached chicken in the freezer ready to use. 
One optional ingredient is a Parmesan cheese rind.  I always have them in my fridge. We eat a lot of Parmesan cheese, and I always grate my own.  Grating your own is so much more delicious than buying already grated.  They add things to already grated to make it free flowing.  When I was growing up we always had the one in the green can.  We didn't know any better and were happy with that.  As an adult I have come to love and appreciate the real, unprocessed product, and I always save the rinds from them.  I keep them in a jar in the refrigerator.  They are great for using in flavouring soups and sauces!
You will want to break the spaghetti up into 2 inch pieces.  That's very easy to do.  Just wrap it up in a tea towel and then, grabbing both ends of the wrapped towel, pull it sharply down over the edge of your counter.  You might have to do it in sections.  I find this technique works best when your bundle of spaghetti is no larger around than a one pound coin (about 1 inch).
Your spaghetti will break up into perfectly sized bits.  Easy peasy. 
You don't want really long strands of spaghetti in this  . . . its soup and you won't be eating it with a fork!
This soup is well flavoured, delicious and satisfying . . . 
Served in heated bowls with some crusty bread and a scattering of more cheese on top, it is a wonderful belly warmer.  Hearty and healthy without any fat, except for the cheese!
Yield: Serves 4Author: Marie RaynerPrint Recipe
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Lemon & Chicken Soup
prep time: 15 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 40 mins
This soup is so simple to make.  Its quick, easy and is very delicious, low in fat and makes good use of leftover cooked chicken.
ingredients:
1.5 litre of chicken stock (6 cups)
80ml fresh lemon juice (the juice of 2 large lemons)
(Bring your lemons to room temperature and roll them
on the counter firmly before juicing to extract as much
juice as possible)
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
1 broken bay leaf
1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional, but nice)
225g spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces (8 ounces)
450g cooked chicken, diced (about 1 pound)
handful of chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
225g grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/4 cups)
salt and black pepper
instructions:
Measure the stock and lemon juice into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. Add the Parmesan rind (if using), bay leaf,  and carrots. Simmer until the carrots are crispy tender, 5 to 6 minutes.  Add the broken pasta and cook for a further 6 to 7 minutes until al dente.  Stir occasionally.  Add the chicken and heat through.  Remove and discard the cheese rind and bay leaf.  Stir in half of the cheese and the parsley.  Taste and adjust seasoning as required with salt and pepper.  Ladle into heated bowls.  Top each with some of the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
Degustabox is running a Giveaway competition until the 19th of January (2019) where anyone who has purchased a Degustabox has the opportunity to win a free box for each  themselves and a friend.  To be in it to win it just follow the steps below:
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2. Post a picture of the December box, or a picture of you enjoying some of the products in the box.
3. Tag your post with #degustaboxnewyear and tag one of your friends who you think would like to receive a free Degustabox.  Your friend will also have to follow their Instagram account @degustabox_uk
DEAL: Get your £5 off your first box, plus get free bonus item and delivery! Use coupon code HELLOSUBSCRIPTION18. 
 In the US but just looking for fun? Use code HELLOSUBSCRIPTION7 to get your first US box for $12.99! You’ll also get free shipping and a free bonus gift!
So, that was the December Degustabox - a nice selection of products as always. We loved it. The price of each Degustabox is £12.99 (including delivery). To order your box, visit www.degustabox.com
 Many thanks to Degustabox UK for sending me this box. I have to say I really look forward to getting my box each month. There are always lots of things in it to enjoy and new products to try out. I highly recommend. You can also tailor the boxes to your own likes and dislikes by filling in your own Taste Profile.  Do you like the sound of this box? Why not sign up now! I find them to be really good value for money spent and I really enjoy trying out new products that I have not tried before.  
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Bon appetit!   
Source: https://theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com/2019/01/lemon-chicken-soup.html
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economydumpster · 6 years ago
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What You Can Recycle and Where to Take It in Indianapolis, IN
When was the last time you recycled? This morning? Yesterday? Not sure?
When people are asked why they do not recycle, they respond with “it is too inconvenient,” “I don’t know what’s recyclable,” or “who cares?”
Recycling is something everyone in the family can do every day. To help preserve our environment, we all need to reduce and eventually eliminate the amount of waste that is dumped into landfills and oceans. Together we can make a better future for the next generation.
To make recycling easier, we have put all the information you need into one, easy-to-read guide. What’s recyclable. Where to recycle. What to do with items you can’t recycle. It’s all here!
What Can You Recycle?
The list of acceptable recyclables is growing thanks to advancements in recycling technology. Trying to remember what is and what is not recyclable can be frustrating, so we did the thinking for you! Here is a collection of the common items that can be recycled in the Indianapolis, IN area.
Plastic Recycling
Need to keep tonight’s dinner fresh? Plastic is the go-to for all your leftover needs! This lightweight material is great at keeping that meatloaf fresh, but horrible for the environment. Plastic uses fossil fuels in its production and causes harm to the environment when it is not recycled.
Always remember, clean recycling is happy recycling. If there is any food or dirt residue in the container, it’s not recyclable. So be sure anything and everything is free of any kind of waste or crumbs. The easiest way to determine if your plastic is recyclable is to recycle by shape. If it resembles a jug, jar, or bottle, it’s acceptable.
Acceptable plastic products:
Water bottles
Shampoo/soap/detergent bottles
Milk jugs
Contact solution bottles
If you have an odd plastic and are not sure if it is recyclable, check out Indiana’s acceptable items.
Paper Recycling
Almost every person uses paper in some shape or form every single day. Because of this, paper makes up about 29% or 71 million tons of the total amount of trash each year. Yeah, seriously. Recent waste studies have found that 45 million tons of paper are recycled each year in America. Maybe one day, all the paper will be recycled and reused.
Acceptable paper products:
Flattened cardboard
Paper containers, paper cups
Milk, juice, & soup cartons
Newspapers
Magazines
Phone books
Cereal/snack boxes
Office paper
Shredded paper (must be in a paper bag)
Junk mail (be sure to remove your name/address)
Metal Recycling
According to Waste Management, of the 2.7 million tons of metals Americans discard each year, only 50% is recycled. Not cool. When you recycle metals, you are not only helping the environment, but also saving on the amount of energy that is needed to produce it.
As mentioned earlier, clean recycling is happy recycling. Be sure any metal you recycle is free of food or product waste.
Acceptable metal products:
Aluminum Cans
Aluminum foil
Steel & Tin cans (soup cans, soda cans, beer cans)
Any non-ferrous metals
Glass Recycling
Thanks to everyone’s recycling efforts, most glass jars and bottles are made with about 27% recycled glass. Some cities do not accept glass, but here in Indianapolis, IN, we are proud glass recyclers.
In order for glass to be recycled, it must be in one piece and be clean. Shards of glass need to wrapped in paper and discarded in the trash to prevent injury to the workers to collect and sort the recycling.
Acceptable glass products:
Clear Glass/Jars
Amber Glass/Jars
Green Glass/Jars
Any mixture of the above glasses
Battery Recycling
Many of the components found in batteries can be reused and repurposed to make new batteries or even other products, like steel and ceramics. Batteries of any kind should not be combined with your everyday home recyclables. Since they contain chemicals, they need to be taken to facilities where there are experts who can recycle the batteries and extract the chemicals they contain.
Acceptable batteries:
Car batteries
Household batteries
Button batteries
Rechargeable batteries
Electronic Recycling
Any electronic that is broken, outdated, or ready to be kicked to the curb is called “e-waste.” All e-waste should never be combined with other recyclables. Instead, they need to be taken to facilities that know how to properly deconstruct and remove the components that can be reused.
Acceptable electronic products:
Cell phones
Compact discs (CDs) and CD players
Computers
Copiers
Digital cameras
Electronic game systems
Floppy disks
Microwaves
Monitors
Printers
Scanners
Tapes and disk drives
Television sets
VCRs
Want more specifics about recycling your electronics? Read our guide to electronic recycling in Indianapolis, IN and where to take your e-waste.
Appliance Recycling
Did you purchase a new durable, high efficiency over for those holiday dinners? Did you recycle your old one? In many instances, the stores that you purchase your appliances from will haul away the old for you. If they do not, or you know for a fact that they will just dump it in some landfill, then it’s a great opportunity to recycle.
Most appliances, especially the older models, are made mostly of metal. And metal is recyclable of course! When they are dumped in a landfill, the chemicals that may use to operate seep into the soil and eventually into a close by water source. For example, air conditioners and refrigerators use chemicals to chill air. Without being properly recycled, these chemicals will leak out and damage the ground around it. But when they are recycled, they can be properly extracted and reused in other appliances.
Acceptable appliances in Indianapolis, IN:
Air conditioners
Clothes washers and dryers
Dehumidifiers
Dishwashers
Freezers
Furnaces
Garbage disposals
Heat pumps
Microwaves
Ovens
Refrigerators
Stoves and ranges
Trash compactors
Water heaters
View the complete list to see if your specific appliance is available for recycling.
Where Can I Recycle in Indianapolis, IN?
Depending on what you are recycling, there are several available options.
Curbside Pickup
Drop-off Locations
Grocery Stores
Automobile Shops
For the residents of Indianapolis, curbside pickup is available. The items that are accepted are paper, plastic, glass, and metal.  
If your weekly trash is collected by DPW or Republic Services and you wish to request curbside recycling, call Republic Services at 317-917-7300.
If your weekly trash is collected by Waste Management and you would like to subscribe to curbside recycling, call Ray’s Trash Service at 317-539-2024.
For those homeowners that cannot get curbside pickup or wish to drop it off themselves, several drop-off facilities are located in Indianapolis, IN. Be sure to check out the table below for locations and their accepted recyclables.
Have a bag full of plastic grocery bags stuffed in your pantry? You are in luck! Many grocery stores in and around Indianapolis now accept plastic bags. So the next time you go on your grocery run, take all those bags and drop them in the recycling container near the front of the store. If you can’t find it, be sure to ask customer service.
Is there an old car battery sitting in your garage that you can’t stand the site of any more? Many mechanic shops will be happy to take and recycle that battery for you. The next time you are in for an oil change, ask if they accept car batteries.
Recycling Centers Near Me
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PaperPlasticGlassAluminumElectronicsOther
Southwestway Park 8400 S. Mann Rd✓✓✓✓Plastic Bags
Kroger
2550 Lake Circle Dr.✓✓✓✓Plastic Bags
Sahm Park
6801 E 91st St.✓✓✓✓Plastic Bags
VNS/Regions
Bank 4701 N Keystone Ave✓✓✓✓Plastic Bags
American Industrial Services
8500 Georgetown Road✓
Marion Cascade Asset Management
5125 Decatur Boulevard✓
Big John’s Used Appliance LLC
3635 W 16th StreetAppliances
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
2102 N. Illinois St.Appliances
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What To Do With The Items You Can’t Recycle
While many items are recyclable, there are still some that are not quite there yet. For those things you can’t recycle, you have different options to pick from to dispose of your extra stuff.
Sell It
Donate It
Take advantage of Indianapolis’ heavy trash pickup service. Once a month, two large trash items can be collected. These days vary based on your address, so be sure to look ahead for your specific days.
If you have a lot of items that need to be trashed, you can always take the time to drive it to the dump yourself or you can rent a dumpster from Economy Dumpster. We will drop the dumpster off at your home or construction site, then come and haul it away for you! To rent a dumpster, contact us today!
Items You Didn’t Know Were Recyclable
When you hear the word “recycling,” what immediately comes to mind? Paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Did we guess correctly? Probably so. There are many other products out there that can be recycled, but since they are not as common, they are often forgot about and tossed in the trash.
Here is a list of some uncommon recyclables, according to Rick LeBlanc of The Balance Small Business blog:
Pet Fur
Old Bras
Glasses & Hearing Aids
Mattresses
Pantyhose
CDs
Tennis Balls
Wine Corks
Running Shoes
Gift Cards, Credit Cards, & Hotel Keys
Dentures
Chewed Gum
Holiday Lights
Crayons
Compact Fluorescent light bulbs
Toilets
Cigarette waste
Solo Cups
Artificial Christmas Trees
Did any of these surprise you? The dentures perhaps? Some of these items are only in the beginning stages of recycling and can only be accepted in a small handful of locations. Hopefully, in the near future, every city across the country and even the world will be recycling more and more items.
Recycling, It’s Easy!
Each year, millions of tons of trash are dumped into landfills across Indianapolis, IN. You can do your part in reducing this number and helping the environment just by simply recycling instead of tossing it in the trash.
With all the information we provided in this article, we hope we helped you learn more about recycling and where you can take your items. With the growing number of recyclables and recycling centers, there is no reason why everyone can’t pitch in and help save the environment. So the next time you have some stuff in your home you need to get rid of, recycle first or call the dumpster experts at Economy Dumpster to rent a hassle-free dumpster for all your residential and construction waste needs.
Recycle On!
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theforkedspoon · 7 years ago
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Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats
This post has been sponsored by Dannon & Mott’s®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Say goodbye to sugar loaded breakfast battles with these super easy, make-ahead Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats made with Dannon Light & Fit Strawberry and Vanilla Yogurt. A family favorite, even my 3 year old can't get enough!
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Prior to having my son I never put much thought into breakfast. In fact, before he was born breakfast usually consisted of coffee and toast or a cup of yogurt. Simple, easy, grab-n-go; the best kind of breakfast for anyone who only has to think about themselves.
Fast forward four years and only two things remain constant: coffee and grab-n-go. 
Over the past several years, and especially now that Octavian is fast as lightning, stubborn as a mule and as clever as a fox, I always have to be one step ahead of him. Full disclosure- this only happens about two percent of the time, but that two percent is so worth it!
Fortunately, I discovered one breakfast solution that makes the WHOLE family happy- overnight oats.
Protein packed and loaded with fiber, these Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats taste amazing are super healthy. Plus, they meet all my must-have criteria for an awesome, easy breakfast-
Simple, healthy ingredients.
Can be made ahead-of-time.
Can be made in bulk for the week.
Can be taken in the car, to work, to school, etc.
Minimal amounts of sugar- aka the healthy (fiber, protein, etc.) outweighs the sugar content.
Octavian will eat it.
Finding something that meets all this criteria is not easy. I have about two, maybe three, of these miracle breakfasts up my sleeve and these Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats are BY FAR the favorite with the two boys in my life.
So what's going on in there?
Goodness. That's what. I'm actually getting seriously hungry as I write this since, despite the multiple jars of overnight oats I prepared, they were gone in less than 36 hours.
One growing boy and one grown boy can eat a lot of food...
Thankfully, these bowls are packed with tons of protein.
Already full of protein from the oats and milk, I loaded these bowls with Strawberry and Vanilla Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt to give them that little extra punch of protein. I recently discovered Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt from my local Ralph's store and I am obsessed! Right there in the yogurt section, I don't know what's taken me so long to pick up a package (or 5).
Just 80 calories per cup, these delicious and creamy yogurt cups have 12 (yes, TWELVE) grams of protein EACH and just 6 grams of sugar. A yogurt with twice as much protein as sugar is a rare find in the yogurt world.
Anywho, where's the fiber? The oats. Those quick cook oats have 4 grams per serving and I added some chia seeds to boot.
Since Mondays are hard for everyone in my house, I have started preparing a big batch of overnight oats on Sunday night to get us ready for the week. Strawberry has been the overwhelming favorite, however, sometimes I give Octavian the option to pick the flavor of the week. Raspberry or blueberry are his other favorites (not surprising, my child is a berry fiend). Since Octavian sometimes takes a jar to school or my husband will sneak a jar for dessert, they don't last long (the dog likes the spilled leftovers, too).
Which reminds me, a bowl of spilled overnight oats is about a million times easier to cleanup compared to a bowl of cereal.
And when you're a mom, with a to-do list a mile long and clean laundry that never gets folded, those few extra seconds are everything.
Depending on your mood or your family preference, you can mix up your overnight oats in a big bowl, cover, refrigerate and leave it as is (this is how I do it 90% of the time) or you can be fancy and put them in jars.
When I first started making overnight oats I always put them in jars as a way to entice Octavian into eating. I soon realized that wasn't necessary since he loved them so much. Now I usually just put them in jars if I'm trying something new, need a few ready and available as a grab and go snack or lunch, or people are coming over for breakfast and I don't feel like cooking.
Or as a special request from my husband because the man would happily eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
To make my life extra easy I also keep Mott’s 100% Juice Pouches and Danimals on hand for those emergency "omg!! we're already five minutes late" mornings or as a quick on-the-go snack for Octavian. 
In fact, Octavian loves the Danimals Smoothies so much that I usually save them as his dessert or use them as a reward. Totally fine by be as Danimal Smoothies are high in vitamin D and Calcium, contain no artificial colors or flavors and have no high fructose corn syrup.
And the new Mott’s 100% Juice Pouches may just be my new bff since Octavian has yet to squeeze the juice out all over his lap. Give him a juice box and half of the stuff ends up somewhere other than his mouth. They're also non-GMO, have no added sugar, are 100% real fruit juice and give your child much needed Vitamin C to help protect them against germs (better known as school).
And now SAVE $2 with load to card digital coupon when you buy Dannon Light & Fit Greek or Regular Yogurt (4 pack); Dannon and Danimals Smoothies (6-pack or larger); AND Mott's Apple Juice any variety (8-pack).
Visit www.ralphs.com or the Ralphs mobile app to find the savings.
Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 5 minutes + 4+hours | Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes (hands on) + 4-12 hours (hands off) Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
2 cups quick cook oats 2 cups milk of choice 1 cup Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt (Strawberry) 1 cup Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt (Vanilla) 2 cups chopped strawberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1-2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Additional toppings: chopped strawberries, strawberry jam (1 teaspoon per cup), granola
Instructions
Mix together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are fully combined. Transfer to individual jars, layering with strawberries, strawberry jam or additional Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt, if desired. Cover each jar with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the refrigerator.
Store in the refrigerator for 4-12 hours to thicken.
Enjoy!
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