Fill in the Blank Friday

Happy Weekend!  I hope everyone had a wonderful week.  I am trying out this link up on a blog I have been reading, The Little Things We Do.  If you like it link up too!

 1. The last movie I saw was: Water for Elephants - I went with my book club ladies... after we read the    
     book of course.

2.  I want to: Relax with my great hubby!

3.  Surprises are: Fun!  Fun to get and even more fun to plan for other people.

4.  The best accessory is: I am a shoes girl.  I think they can add so much to an outfit, really bring it
     together, or completely destroy it.

5.  My favorite warm drink is: I enjoy a good chai tea latte with skim milk.  Starbucks makes a great one.

6.  My favorite cold drink is: I am a water drinker.  I drink a lot of it.  But when appropriate I enjoy a
     crisp glass of chardonnay.

7.  Currently loving: So You Think You Can Dance.  I am watching the show on my DVR from
     Wednesday right now.  These people are crazy talented.  And of course my cute husband!!

Have a happy weekend  :)

Lotion and the Little Things

I got a text from one of my best friends that her husband had bought her the "egg" Chapstick. Which is this amazing organic lip balm by e.o.s. I have seen it at Ulta and in the checkout lane at Wal-Mart, which is where it became one of my best impulse purchases ever!  It comes in all these great flavors (berry, lemon, melon).

My favorite so far is the honey suckle melon lip balm!
e.o.s. also makes a great hand and body lotion that comes in a large container or this palm size plastic container.

My favorite is the cucumber scent.

Back to the text... I responded that she had a wonderful husband. This got me thinking about how it really is the little things that sustain a long term relationship. For me it's when I tornado through the kitchen on my way to work and find that Bond has emptied the dishwasher, or moved the laundry into the dryer.  Don't get me wrong the bigger stuff, like remembering your birthday and anniversary, are important too.  But for me the little stuff Bond does around the house, when he gets my favorite candy while renting a movie, or leaving me a card about how much he appreciates and loves me, are more significant.  It shows me that he thinks about me during his everyday activities and that he notices the things I like.

What little things are important to you?

Chocolate Bananas

This is the dessert I made to go with Paper Salmon for a small group dinner we hosted.  They were really simple and a big hit!

Ingredients for 8 servings @ 290 calories per serving

4 bananas halved

1 jar of Hot Fudge topping

1 cup of granola

8 craft sticks

Peel the bananas and slice in half.  Insert a craft stick into each banana half and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Place into the freezer for 2 hours or until hard.

Place granola into ziplock back and roll with rolling pin to crush granola.  Then place granola on a shallow plate.  Heat the chocolate jar until liquid and place on a second shallow plate.

Roll the banana in the chocolate topping using a spatula to completely cover, then roll in the granola and place back on pan.

Freeze for another 2 hours or until hard.  Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

They make a great summer time treat, cold and fruity!
What is your favorite summer time treat?