Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love banana's and I love chocolate. Why not combine the too?! Today I made banana chocolate chip cookies with the help of another blogger (Eat at Home Cooks). I will say that these cookies may not taste like the ones from the store but they are yummy and great for breakfast with a cup of coffee/tea!

Here is the recipe:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 ripe mashed bananas

1 egg

3 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 bag

(The recipe only called for 1 cup of chips, but we also like chocolate a bit too much.)

Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer bowl.  Add the eggs and bananas.  In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.  Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.  Stir in the chocolate chips.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet or stone.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

The cookies are soft, not like your typical cookie. They really do go well with coffee or just as a quick snack!

Hope you enjoy!!

Car Accidents Suck

On July 29th 2012 I was in a bad car accident. I was rear ended three times while I was stopped, the other cars were going 50+ miles an hour. This is why I have been neglecting my blog. And I am sorry!!!

What all is wrong with me as of Wednesday the 22nd. 

•    The bone of above my jaw is crooked. 
•     My neck is 1-2 inches to the left, in my neck there are 4 discs that are jammed together and straightened. due to the disks that are pinched (and everything else) I get daily headaches, memory loss and I am moody. Now moody as in; angry, upset, sappy, crying, etc. The memory loss is beyond horrible. I have the memory of someone with Alzheimer's which is not good.
• My entire spine is pushed to the left and wavy. This is causing severe pinching in the nerves and spinal cord. Which is why I say "My spine hurts". 
• There are a couple discs in the middle of my back that are jammed together. 
• My lower back muscles are all sprained and there are several jams in the spine down there as well.
• My collar bone on the left side has broken off from my spine and ribs. NOT GOOD! It explains why I couldn't raise my arms. Minimal pain so no need for a brace and I probably wouldn't wear it.
• My pelvic bone is pushed two inches forward on the right side and about 3-4 inches up making my legs uneven and I look like I have a peg leg when I walk. 
• Due to pain medications and muscle relaxants my liver failed me. I had to stop taking meds and go on other medications to get that to work properly.

I can't run, walk/stand/sit for over 30 minutes to an hour at a time, jumping is a huge no no, headaches have been miserable, memory loss is irritating, not being able to lift my 2 year old daughter and hold her is killing both of us.

I was told that doing yoga prior to all of this is the ONLY reason I didn't break my back. I am a FIRM believer in yoga more than ever. I can help in so many ways.

I am going to the chiropractor and it has been amazing. I have gone only 3 times and I have felt a HUGE difference. I will be going 2-3 days a week for awhile but I am being told that I should be back to pre-accident in 2 months. So we are looking at a total of 3 months of recovery for me. 

Life is hectic for us, my grandmother in law is here helping take care of the house and kids while I recover. I couldn't be more blessed with an amazing family!

Stay safe and healthy friends!

XOXO

Fall Hair Clips!

I love making hair clips! Honestly if I just did that everyday I would be set for life.

Oh, how I love to be crafty!

Turkey hair clip! (Eyes can be added)

Pumpkin Hair clips!

I have them for sale on my facebook page Busy Bugs Boutique or over at my webpage (that is currently being transferred over to a better page and to the new name Old Website that is currently being changed!

I hope everyone is had a great day!