Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here's a recipe for naturally-sweetened chocolate chip cookies (except the chocolate chips :). The resulting texture is a little different than the Toll House recipe, but the key is to not overbake them and to eat them either fresh or frozen. They are sure a hit in this house and don't last long at all!

Chocolate Chip Cookies 

(double recipe)

1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter

1/2 c. coconut oil

1/2 t. stevia

1/3 c. honey

2/3 c. maple syrup

1/4 c. water

2 t. vanilla

4 eggs

1 c. sourdough, yogurt or other bulk item like applesauce, pumpkin or egg whites

4 1/2 c. [all purpose un-bleached] flour

2 t. soda

1 t. salt

4 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes.

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode

Do you want to Say Goodbye to Survival Mode? This is a new (coming out in a few days) book written by Crystal Paine. I recently learned about her and her wonderful blog: MoneySavingMom. From recipes, freebies and downloads, to helpful advice and experience, Crystal shares it all on her website. I look forward to getting her daily e-mails, which I usually browse and delete, but every once in a while I find something helpful to check out. 

I didn't order a planner this year, since I found her free downloads that I want to include in my own dream planner/home management book. You can go to her blog or click below to see how to get the revised printables.

When I read about Crystal's new book launch team several months ago, I signed up, and was delighted to be randomly selected. Now I didn't have to think about spending money to purchase it, I had the opportunity to read an e-copy of her book, which I eagerly printed and devoured! Crystal shares in her new book how you can:

• feel healthier and more energetic by setting priorities and boundaries
• eliminate stress with savvy management of your time, money, and home
• get more done by setting realistic goals and embracing discipline
• rediscover your passions—and the confidence to pursue them

I felt like she was talking to me as I read the first several chapters. Our lives have been very busy. I'm not sure I can implement everything, but I've tried a few things that really seem to be working, like setting more realistic goals :), living more "simply", and working at becoming more organized in managing our home.

"Crystal Paine is a child of God, wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and speaker. In 2007, she founded MoneySavingMom, a site that has since grown to become one of the most popular blogs on the web, currently averaging over 1.5 million readers per month. Her mission is to challenge women to wisely steward their time and resources and live life on purpose."