Elf on the Shelf!

Last year we decided to get the "Elf on the Shelf" book and doll for the girls. He arrived at American Thanksgiving for us so we could take advantage of the whole month of December.

Big Miss thought it was pretty cool and decided that his name should be 'Davis'. She then woke up each morning asking if she could go looking for him.

I had actually heard about this 'Elf' thing a year or so ago and so I started collecting ideas on Pinterest.

Hubby and I actually had some fun thinking up elf mischief!

I have to admit though...there were 2 different nights that we forgot to move him around! So we said that it must have been a good spot for him to watch, so he stayed for another day!!

We have been searching for new ideas for this year…should be interesting!!

Have fun creating your own mischief!!

Granola!

One Christmas, part of my gift from my boss was some homemade granola!  I had never really been a huge fan of it, but this recipe changed my mind!!

She was kind enough to share it with me and I have been making it ever since!

The ingredients are wholesome and you can substitute your favourites to personalize it.

Harmony Granola

4 cups rolled oats (I use 2 cups reg. oats & 2 cups spelt flakes)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup instant skim milk powder

Add your choice of...
almonds, walnuts, dates, dried cranberries, currants (I usually add 1/2 cup of each)

In a small pot on low heat...

3/4 cup veg. oil (I use a combo of grapeseed oil and coconut oil-coconut oil adds more flavour!)
1 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp milk
3/4 cup honey or maple syrup (I use pure maple syrup-Aunt Jemima won't do!)

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in large bowl and add your nuts, berries etc. Mix well.
2. Warm the wet mixture on low heat, do not let it boil and pour over dry mixture.
3. Spread out on a large cookie sheet, making sure to have it evenly spread so it doesn't burn in thinner parts...especially in the corners!!
4. Cook at 325 F for 20-30 mins, stirring once

Enjoy with your favourite yogurt and berries (or peaches since they are now in season!)