at home with ann

I started a new venture a few months ago as an Independent Consultant with Norwex .  The mission of Norwex is: Improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes.  Essentially, creating a healthier environment for my family while saving time and money - win for all. The core of the business is the Norwex Microfiber.  The Envirocloth is the all-purpose cleaning solution. I use it in the kitchen to clean my counters, appliances, cabinets and chairs.  My kids are super messy-ha! It's super fine microfiber picks up 99% of bacteria from a surface. It's more effective than vinegar or commercial cleaners.  Around the house, I use it on furniture, carpet, and upholstery.  In conjunction with the window cloth, it polishes mirrors and windows to a streak free shine. These two are my reason.  The world is full of environmental toxins, and making our home safe is important to me.  Every morning they go to this window and wave goodbye to Jon when he leaves for wo

I frequently make scrambled eggs for breakfast.  Thanks to the ever-changing moods of my little diners, there are some days I get zero eggs and other days I eat all three.  Add that to some discarded clementine sections and a few soggy cheerios and I have quite the balanced breakfast.  Feast or famine in the life of a mom. These breakfast bars, however, are always a hit.  They are easy to make, using just one bowl and a baking dish.  They are healthy, containing no added sugar.  Best of all, they taste like banana bread.  We're lucky if a batch lasts us two days. Banana Breakfast Bars recipe modified from Crazy for Crust Ingredients: 2 medium bananas; the riper, the better 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour) 1 cup old fashioned oats Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare an 8x8 pan with parchment or cooking spray. In a large bowl, mash b