Sunday is Mother’s Day!

In honor of the occasion I have devised a special chocolaty treat.  My husband and I have committed to 3 months of revamping our diet.  With that in mind, I give you a new delightful recipe.

Vegan Oil-Free Brownies

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Ingredients:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 cup water

1 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1 tsp vanilla


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350▫F

In a large bowl stir flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.

Add water, apple sauce and vanilla.  Mix until well blended.

Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.

Spread brownie mixture in pan.

Bake 25 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes or more before cutting.

Smile & Enjoy!

Now that we have chocolate crossed off the list for Mother’s Day, what goes better with chocolate than a

GIVEAWAY!

Michelle from Trent & Company sent me a TheraPearl Eye-ssential Mask to try out.  I love that it can be used hot or cold, and has many functions from relieving stress and tension headaches, to soothing puffy eyes.  You guys know how much I love to meditate, right?  These packs are a great addition to my 10 minute routine.

Kindly, Michelle sent me a gift to giveaway to one of you- a lavender scented Aroma Home Cooling Eye Pillow
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I am super excited about this one because as I learned in The Happiness Project, cultivating good smells increases happiness.

From Aroma Home:
“Aromatherapy has been used for healing since the first century.”

“Several scientific studies show evidence that the scent of lavender helps in relaxation, soothes and helps promote sleep, and relieves anxiety.”

Even sitting in its bag in my office, it smells amazing!  I am really excited for one of you to receive the cooling eye pillow.  Whether you use it for daily meditation, or relaxation before bed, I think you’ll love it! Not only that, it is amazing even when you are not using it, making the whole room smell beautiful.

·         This contest is open to everyone. 

·         To enter all you have to do is leave a comment below telling me one thing you love about your Mom. 

·         If you are feeling especially excited about the giveaway and want to spread the love (Please do! :), you can get a second entry by sharing the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or by email.  Just leave a second comment letting me know you did so you are entered 2 xs.

·         The contest ends on Sunday May 8, Mother’s Day!  The winner will be selected at random using random.org and announced on Monday afternoon.  Good luck!

Have a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day Moms, and a lovely weekend friends! 

While you are here don’t forget to check out

www.therapearl.com  and on Facebook

www.aromahome.com and on Facebook

 


Comments

Lara Bloomer
05/05/2011 17:30

My mother is the most loving and selfless individual. She has dedicated her life to teaching and guiding children who are less fortunate, while raising her own children. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. We love her with all our heart.

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patty
05/05/2011 18:14

I don't even know where to start! I guess I'll
go with that I know no matter where life lands me, I always have my mom there to love, comfort and support me. How many other people can you say that about???

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Natasha Cummings
05/05/2011 18:26

Growing up my mother and I rarely got along. One of the biggest lessons I learned from my mom was just because people do not behave or treat us the way we expect them to, does not mean they do not care about us in their own way. We don't always see things eye to eye, but I have come to accept that we love each other in our own ways and not the way that is expected.

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Natasha Cummings
05/05/2011 18:33

entered 2x =]

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My mom is my life! And I am so blessed to have a great Mother in Law too! Thanks for leaving me a comment over at Chef Dennis'. I really appreciate it! ♥- Katrina

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05/06/2011 12:51

those brownies look so chocolatey and moist too. i won't feel guilty eating them :D

one thing i love about my mom is that she is always there for me. no matter what the issue or how late it is or tired she is, she is there!

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05/06/2011 18:21

these brownies look good .....healthier option :-)
i love my mom because of her heart. she is always there and provides unconditional love. her love and passion for helping others is so inspiring.

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05/09/2011 18:33

I'm going to try these brownies, love that are vegan and fat free.
Thanks for the recipe Wendy

P.S. I already have an eye pillow, but tweeted anyway :)

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