Summer DIY on a Budget!
By Rachel Grimes,Assistant Director of Financial Readiness
No Bake Cookies- Beat the Summer Heat!
Still want a sweet treat but it’s too hot to turn on the oven? Try out this easy no bake cookie recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
• ½ cup (115 grams) butter, cut into pieces
• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• ¼ cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
Directions:
Before getting started, make sure to gather all of your ingredients and measure everything out. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
1. Place the butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, making sure to stir often until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and allow to boil for 60 seconds (make sure to set a timer!) stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the oats and mix until all of the oats are coated with the mixture and everything is well combined.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets (I like to use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop). Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Summer Sugar Scrub
More time outside and at the pool can cause your skin to dry out. Keep your summer glow with this simple summer inspired sugar scrub.
Adapted from: New Leaf Wellness, newleafwellness.biz
Ingredients:
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup coconut oil
1tbsp. lemon zest
Small container with air tight lid
Directions:
Combine all ingredients together and mix well.
Uses:
• On your face – Omit the citrus and use the basic scrub at the sink or in the shower. Massage in circular motions for 30 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. The oil will absorb immediately.
• On your hands – Massage into your hands and fingernails for 30 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.
• On your legs and feet – Massage into your legs and feet while in the bath or sitting on the side of the bathtub. Rinse and pat dry. (Never use on your feet in the shower because the coconut oil is slippery and you risk falling.)
It’s that time of the year where the temperatures soar and the pace around Denton slows down. Try out these DIY’s to help you stay cool during the summer!