Five On Fry-Day

Yes it's Friday(!!) and I am also FRY-ing in this heat!! I live in one of the most amazing climates in the world though so I won't complain anymore!! :-) Speaking of amazing things... today on this Five On Friday Link Up post I am going to share five of my favorite things! Kind of like Oprah but most likely purchased at Target :) Oh and speaking of Oprah has anyone seen the Butler? I heard it was great! I want to see it soon. Maybe this weekend?? What are your thoughts on the movie?? Should I see that or The Family?

1-The first up is my Ninja MEGA Kitchen System. This is a blender / food processer / dough mixer. I use it for everything! I use it to make smoothies most often. It only takes about 10 seconds or less to blend down the ice or frozen fruit in them. Plus if I add kale or another leafy vegetable it always grinds it up into pieces that I hardly know are there. I usually use the small to-go cups to make my individual sized smoothies. Plus those come with a travel lid.  I also make salad dressings in the individual cups like the recipe I posted about here: Honey Vinegar Dressing.  Using the 8 cup smaller attachment I have blended cookie dough. I have even put whole almonds in there and made my own almond flour to bread fish! Usually if I am cooking something I try to incorporate the Ninja some how into the process. Its so easy and flexible. Oh and its also easy to clean which is a must for me! And yes I got it at Target :)

2- These two books are ones I read a few years ago but have completely opened my eyes to the difference between men and women. Its not one of those cheesy how to get along with men/women books. It takes a completely different angle that I have never heard before. It rocked my world seriously you guys. Especially if you are raising children I think these books are a MUST READ to tap into your child full potential as a male or female! The one about the ladies is called "Captivativating" and the guys one is called "Wild At Heart. But whether you are a male or female I think you should read them both. I learned a lot from each one of these! Go out and get yourself some weekend reads! And of course they sell them at Target.com ;)

3- Cocoroons. If you don't know what these are then you need to go out and try some! They are basically coconut cookies that are "Paleo" friendly. I personally like the homemade version myself but you can get store bought at Whole Foods or online (sadly not found at Target). I just googled a recipe and made my own and OMG they are life changing :) You can either make them "raw" or pop them in the oven for a few minutes. Both are delicious and you can very easily eat the whole batch in one sitting. "Cocoroons". Google it! :) Maybe I will come up with my own variation very soon and post that recipe!

4- I have been using this new shampoo & conditioner that I absolutely love! I have really thick course hair and it is always poofy unless I straighten it. When I use this shampoo it becomes straight and shiny in no time at all! My straightening time is cut in half and looks great when I am done! Oh and its very cheap at Target!

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo

Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner


5- Last but not least I love love love the Trader Joes gluten free brownie mix! It is so easy to throw together  quickly and taste amazing! It is a great dessert to bring to friends to show them how easy it is to live the gluten free lifestyle. Best part is that they are also dairy free and soy free! That is so hard to find :) I usually add in some Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips (which are also dairy free) to make it completely decadent! This treat is easy, quick, cheap, convenient, ohh so tasty and doesn't make me sick like other gluten, dairy filled desserts would! JACKPOT!

Are you going to the movies this weekend? What will you be seeing? What are some of your favorite things???

xoxo
Katie