Book Review- The Burning Bridge#2 (The Ranger’s Apprentice series)

Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review- Going against the evil Lord Morgarath the Rangers gather their allies and Will is chosen along with his friend Horace. On a simple mission as envoys to Celtica they realize that the town is abandoned and that Lord Morgarath seems to be the cause. With no help Will and Horace… Read more →

Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola! 6 c rolled oats 1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts) 1/4 tsp salt combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowls combine following ingredients 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/3 c honey ( you can use all honey or all syrup) 1/3 c maple syrup 1/4 c Fruit juice (pineapple, orange, apple, etc.) 1/2… Read more →

Book Review- The Icebound Land #3 (The Ranger’s Apprentice Series)

Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review-Will and Evanlyn are kidnapped by the evil Lord Morgarath and are now bound for Skandia as captives and will be put into slavery. Halt and Horace work together to rescue them and defy the king while doing so. My take on it- This is probably the darkest book i read… Read more →

Pad Thai

Pad Thai   A wok might be the implement of choice in restaurants and the old country, but a large 12 in skillet (nonstick make cleanup easy) is more practical for home cooks. Although pad Thai cooks very quickly, the ingredient list is long, and everything must be prepared and within easy reach at the stovetop when you begin cooking.… Read more →

No Bake Home made Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars Ingredients 3 c. old fashions oats 3 c. rice Krispies cereal 1/2 c. ground flax seed 1/3 c. coconut oil 1/2 c. Honey 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 c. peanut butter 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. mini chocolate chips Combine oats, rice krispies and ground flax seed in a large mixing bowl combine oil,… Read more →

Book Review- The Ruins of Gorlan #1 (Ranger’s Apprentice series)

Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about boy finding his role in life after thinking he didn’t belong anywhere. Review- A young boy named Will at the age of 15 was always small for his age was chosen to be a Ranger’s Apprentice. Rangers were thought to practice magic and be invisible. Will later realizes that Rangers are the protectors of… Read more →

Book Review-The Sorcerer in the North #5 (Ranger’s apprentice Series)

Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger and his life as he is becoming an independent adult Review- This series has been so fun for me to read! This book is specifically about Will stretching his wings and becoming independent. In a quiet part of the country where it is supposed to be calm will discovers there are… Read more →

Addicted to chapstick

I have a confession…..I am Kristen and I am Addicted to lip balm! I have tried SO many different lip balm over the years. Some I find leave you lips feeling like they just want more lip balm instead of of feeling moisturized. Now the big thing is that you need to make sure you are drinking enough water to make… Read more →

Creamy Tomato Pasta

Have you ever been to Macaroni Grill? There is a restaurant that my parents loved to go to  that did Italian food. The biggest reason why it was so well loved is that you could build your own pasta by choosing the ingredients in it. My dad would often make a dish there like this. Then my mom and dad… Read more →