Points and Coins

Last year we discovered our credit card points. I mean I guess we always knew we had them, and we had used them before for merchandise, but never for traveling. Last year we decided to use them for a little vacation. It was great!
This year we picked it up a bit.
We have been using cash for our purchases. When you use cash you get change. Coins. I don't really like counting coin....so I don't. I started saving my coins in jars. When vacation time rolled around I decided to cash my coin in. The kids loved it. We went to the bank and poured the jars into the machine and out popped a receipt with how much we had saved. It is amazing how much coins can add up. It was a great lesson in how saving even a little bit can add up over time.
I was very excited that I was able to pay for our little mini vacation with points and coins.
We have already began saving for next years trip. I think everyone will be excited to put their spare coin into the jar this year.

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

We love mini muffins around here. My daughter especially loves chocolate chips. When I found this recipe it was a perfect fit. I have tried many chocolate chip muffins recipes but this one we love. Honestly, they are just as yummy as a chocolate chip cookie.
Now if you are looking for healthy these may not be for you. You could always switch out the flour for some whole wheat (!i would still mix in some white flour as well). I like to make the recipe a few times as written and wait for them to fall in love with them first before I begin slowly adjusting the recipe. It's a little tricky but sometimes they don't even know the difference. Last time i made these I completely forgot to put in the melted butter and they still gobbled them up!

I believe the original recipe is for regular sized muffins. Just be sure to adjust your cooking time. I usually set my timer for about 7 minutes and check them from there for any mini version. I also adjust the temperature for the mini versions as well to 350.

Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Here

Enjoy!