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Granola--or "no-no"--as my daughter calls it is a staple in our house. Here's my basic recipe, but I generally do different additions in each batch. 2 cups oats and whatever nuts and other yummies that you like (sunflower seeds, flax seeds, almonds, coconut, etc.) Mix 2/3 c. honey with 1/2 cup olive oil and pour over everything else; mix well. Spread on a cookie sheet making sure to press down firmly to the edges. My recipe calls for baking at 325 for 30 minutes stirring every 10. However, watch it and go based off your oven--even slightly burnt granola is horrible. Once it's done, stir in any dried fruit you like.

It is addicting and I have friends/family request batches on a regular basis! I'll occasionally add some vanilla extract to the honey/oil mixture as well.

My resistance to the CFL's stems from the crazy procedures you have to go through to deal with a broken bulb. Evacuate the area? Collect the pieces in a glass jar and dispose of at an approved facility? Air out the area for several hours to cut down on the chances of mercury exposure? Really?? I learned this first hand after my daughter pulled over a lamp and broke one. I would advise reading up on this, especially if you have any lights within the reach of curious, climbing toddlers.

I also had a birthing coach present--in addition to my husband--to help support me in a drug-free birth. Everyone will have a different experience, but the massages that my coach gave are really what kept me going.

I've been using Shaklee's for about 4 months now...my dishes come out great and I am NOT a pre-rinser.