Green Monster (a.k.a HULK Smoothie) - Worth trying!

I've been seeing recipes for Green Monster smoothies floating around on blogs for a while now, and I finally decided to try one.  I'm glad I did!  It not only was good, filling, and healthy (lots of calories, but lots of protein & other good stuff too!), my kids think it is the greatest thing in the world, as I've called it my "Hulk Smoothie", and for my super hero boys this has been a lot of fun.  Unfortunately, as much as my boys love it for me to drink it, only one of my boys was brave enough to try it - and even then he only had a sip.  He admitted it was pretty good (it really just tastes like a peanut butter banana smoothie), but stopped at a sip.  I think he's nervous he might turn into the Hulk.  :)

So, be adventurous - TRY IT!  Like me, you may be glad you did! 

Green Monster Smoothie

 Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana (even better if frozen!)
• 1 cup baby spinach (the original recipe calls for 2 cups, I've only been brave enough for 1!)
• 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
• 3/4 cup vanilla almond milk (unsweetened if you're brave)
• 1/2 cup honey or vanilla Greek yogurt (you can use plain and add a little honey)
• 1/2 cup ice

Hormone Free Milk Only $1.79/Gallon This Week at Aldi!

Deal of the Week in Marion! 

My brother jokes that years from now in our family pictures my (now) 3 year old will be standing next to a cow, which will then be our family pet. He/we figure there is no other way to continue to quench the milk thirst (and our expense) my son always has.  No milk for him is ever enough!  We go through a LOT of milk in our house (about 5 gallons/week), between smoothies every morning, cereal, and my three year old's drinking habit, so I was stoked to find what I consider to be the deal of the week in Marion!

Aldi's has their milk, which is always hormone free, on sale for $1.79 this week!  The expiration date on the milk is March 9th, so stock up now!  Aldi's usually  changes out their pricing/sales every Wed, so I think this price on milk will be good through Tuesday, 2/26. 

President's Day - FREE Day at Indianapolis Children's Museum!

Looking for something to do with your kiddos while they're off school for President's Day?  Head to the Indianapolis Children's Museum!  Monday, President's Day, is one of their FREE Days of the year.  Sounds like a fun, warm place to hang out while my kids are off school, and the price is RIGHT! 

For more info, see: http://www.childrensmuseum.org/admission

Museum is open 10am - 5pm.

Free Days
Dec. 24, 2012—Christmas Eve (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) Jan. 21, 2013—Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 18, 2013—Presidents Day April 28, 2013—El Dia de Los Niños Target Free Family Nights Open free for families 4 p.m.–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

York Photo Deal - $20 Off Order, Free Shipping & $1 Grocery Tote

I'm usually a Shutterfly girl, but I'm also a always looking for a deal, so I can't pass this York Photo deal up.  For new York Photo customers, they're offering $20 off your first order AND free shipping!  Just use code DeliverMe (thru 2/11).

Additionally, they're having a special on their custom shopping Totes for only $1 (coupon code TOTELOVE), thru end of Feb 2013. 



To check out the deals, go to yorkphoto.com

Feb 1 - National Wear Red Day - Promote Awareness of Heart Disease in Women

Help us make America Go Red this February. Here are just a few ideas:


• Paint the town red! Whether it's your home, or your neighborhood Main Street, we need your help to shine a red spotlight in the community
• Have a Wear Red Day event. Whether at work, school or your club, our planning guide, posters and flyer will help you put together a great event.
• Shop For a Cause. 100% of proceeds after expenses to educate around heart disease and stroke.
• Research to save women's lives is only possible though donations. Create a Fundraising page or Donate today.
• Know the Symptoms of a Heart Attack. Some signs may be a different for women than men. Know them and share them with a woman you love.
• Turn your Twitter or Facebook profile picture red using our red dress image, or change your cover on Facebook.
• Share your pictures with us. Join the America Goes Red Challenge, where thousands of Wear Red Day photos will be shared.
• Honor a loved one with a memorial donation to the American Heart Association.
• Know your Heart Score. Think you are eating right and getting enough exercise? It takes 5 minutes to make sure. Take the My Life Check and find out where you stand.


Help us make America go red and Save Women's Lives!

Learn More at GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay

Free Sample Valspar Paint from Lowes

Feeling the winter rut & ready for a change?   I'm always thinking about painting a room, a piece of furniture...anything to change things up and add a little color.  Right now you can get a free coupon for a sample size of Valspar paint from Lowes, perfect for sampling a color in a room to see if you like it OR to paint a small piece of furniture!  Like them on Facebook to get yours today (offer ends 1/31/13). 

Rescue Mission Annual Walk for Homeless

The 8th Annual Walk-A-Mile-in-My-Shoes Event for the Grant County Rescue Mission is Saturday, February 16th.  Check-in for the event is at 9:15am and the event starts at 10am.  It is a 1 mile walk to raise awareness about the homeless population in Grant County and also to raise funds for the Grant County Rescue Mission.  The event is free, but walkers are encouraged to get pledges to raise money for the Rescue Mission.  The event starts and ends at the Marion YMCA.

To register, go to www.grantcountyrescuemission.com or call Debbie Ballard at #662-0988 (dbrballard@yahoo.com). 

My family has done this event together the past 3 years - we'll be there again this year and hope to see you there.