Popcorn Puppy Chow Snack Mix Recipe

Popcorn Puppy Chow with Marshmallows

Ingredients

¼ Cup Popcorn Kernels

2 Tbsp. Oil

½ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

½ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Cup Mini Marshmallows

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder

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Instructions

In a medium sauce pan over high heat add the oil and 1 Popcorn Kernel and cover.  Once the kernel pops reduce heat to medium high and add the remaining kernels.  Once the popping starts shake the pan to keep the popped kernels from burning.  Once the popping slows remove from heat and remove the lid to allow the steam to escape.  Continue shaking the pan for a minute to prevent scorching or transfer to a separate bowl.
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In a microwave safe bowl combine the Mini Chocolate Chips and Peanut Butter.  Microwave on high for 30 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave an additional 15 seconds and stir.  Both should be completely melted and smooth, if not, continue microwaving in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.

Add half of the Popcorn, careful not to add the unpopped kernels, Chocolate and Peanut Butter to a bowl.

Use a spatula to gently fold Popcorn to coat.

Add the rest of the Popcorn, again avoid the unpopped kernels, Chocolate and Peanut Butter and fold to coat.

Once it has cooled a bit fold in the Marshmallows.

In a small bowl combine the Powdered Sugar and Cocoa Powder.

Place ½ of the coated Popcorn into a 1 gallon resealable bag, sprinkle with ½ of the Powdered Sugar and Cocoa.  Seal the bag ensuring there is plenty of air inside and shake the bag to coat.

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Repeat with second ½ of Popcorn, Powdered Sugar and Cocoa.

Serve or store in airtight container or bag.

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6 Health Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Most of you know that our family is doing our  best to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition to eating healthier, exercising, and other healthy habits we are also doing our best to use alternative health procedures as well. We’ve started with essential oils to calm the nerves, rid colds, and give us  overall better health, as well as chiropractic visits for the body and soul.
My family has been visiting our local chiropractor for the past 6  years and each time I visit I learn more and more. The practice of chiropractic care isn’t just for bones and muscles – it’s for your overall health.  There are many many additional benefits to visiting a chiropractor regularly to keep your body healthy and strong.

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1. Better Sleep Chiropractic care has been proven to help both adults and children with sleep issues. Over 40 million Americans have some type of sleeping disorder, with most relying on prescription drugs to get sleep which can effect their everyday lives with issues driving, working, or experiencing mood swings. Chiropractic care is a natural way to help resolve sleeping disorders.

2. Be HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY – Research shows that chiropractic care improves hormone imbalance. Decreasing the bad hormones, and increasing the good ones make a big difference in how the body works and how a person feels. Those suffering from anxiety and depression can have dramatic results.

3. Decrease in Ear Infections – I met our chiropractor a year after my oldest daughter got her first set of tubes in her ears. She had suffered from severe ear infections her whole life and he was appalled that her ENT specialist wanted to put her under and conduct another expensive, dangerous, unnecessary surgery. We began regular visits, and her ear infections have nearly went away altogether. Though there isn’t a ton of research on the subject, these methods so far prove to be effective.

4. Fewer Colds & Flu’s – Research has shown that those who have regular chiropractic visit have a 200% stronger immune system than people who don’t. Enough said right? If you’ve been exposed to the flu this year , you know that alone is reason enough to set up your first visit!

5. Have More ENERGY – I can tell you this as a testimony myself, that keeping up with my regular visits nearly guarantees that you’ll have more energy. If you don’t believe me just google it. You’d be amazed at the testimonials you’ll read

5. Less Headaches – Headache relief is the one of the top reasons that people visit the chiropractor. Over 200 studies reference chiropractic’s ability to prevent and ease headaches and migraines.

6. Improved Athletic Performance – Did you know Joe Montana had regular chiropractic care? Or that more than 50% of NFL teams have a chiropractor on staff? Studies have shown that chiropractic care does enhance or assist in athletic performance. It’s proven to reduce inflammation in muscles and tissues, boost immune systems, decrease stress, and enhance pulmonary function. Read more about how it can help your athletic performance on Nashville’s Spine and Sports webpage.

 

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Word of the Day for iPad Mini Giveaway

Wednesday – FREEDOME

Thursday – HACKERS

Friday – INTERNET

Saturday – VPN

Sunday –  ONLINE SECURITY

Monday – iPAD MINI 3

Tuesday – F-SECURE 

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Jabra Headphones from Best Buy: Keep Your New Years Resolutions on Track

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Nothing will stop you quicker than when you are up to a decent speed on the treadmill, the music rockin’ in your ears giving you the motivation to run -when your phone falls or moves and your headphones pop out of your ears.

That’s why I am so excited to tell you about the Jabra Headphones I found at Best Buy. Wireless earbud headphones that feature an in-ear heart rate monitor and real-time voice coaching to help you track your fitness level.
Jabra_photo_2Not only do the Jabra headphones offer you a precise biometric reading of your exercise, but it offers a compact light weight design with earwings to keep them from falling out during your workout.

There’s a few other impressive features as well such as:

Provides up to 5 hours of talk time or music play time or up to 240 hours of standby time.

Provides feedback on your workout in real time.

iOS- and Android-compatible Jabra Sport Life app (download required)

Helps you plan, track and evaluate your workout.

Wind-noise reduction

For crystal-clear audio while outside.

Volume buttons, voice mute, play/pause music and skip track controls

For easy operation of your device’s features.

 Compatible with smartphones with BT capabilities

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Awareness For Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease that affects thousands, if not millions, of people each year. There are women who suffer through the pain of the disease and family and friends who stand by to comfort and support those women. There are organizations that help women who are experiencing the devastating effects of breast cancer.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation raises funds to help those who need the proper screening to diagnose breast cancer as well as the financial help to get the medications that are needed. This foundation began in 1997. It helps by giving grants to those who need the assistance. Specialized bras and wigs are also given to those who might not be able to afford them so that they can feel like they are as normal as possible. Susan G. Komen is a charity that often has races to raise money for the research needed to find a cure for breast cancer. This is one of the largest organizations in the world that helps with breast cancer research and financial assistance for those with breast cancer.

A breast cancer awareness charity is something that can help women and their families through a difficult time in life. It’s important to do research about the charity before donating any money to make sure the funds that are raised will be spent wisely. If you are someone who believes that breast cancer is a disease that can be beat, then the money that you spend is worth that and much more to women who have breast cancer. The donations that are received will go right back to your community as there is likely someone who is affected by breast cancer where you live. There are often sales to raise money or other fundraising events in the community. You might see the work done in a doctor’s office or health center with funds that have been raised. If there are more people who are aware of breast cancer, then there will be more people to join the fight to help cure it or slow the disease so that women can spend time with their families as long as possible.

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