Last-Minute Amazon Prime Gifts $15 + Under

It's December 20th and if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, AMAZON IS YOUR BEST FRIEND.  Below is my gift guide for gifts under $20 (that DON'T SUCK) and you will get just in the nick of time!

1. For the foodie: Sushi making Kit

This is such a cool gift for the ones who likes to experiment in the kitchen.  How much more fun can you have in the kitchen.. think Samantha Jones in the Sex and the City movie!

2. For the pregnant chick: Multi-color Motion Sensor Toilet Lights

Seriously this is one of the best Amazon purchases my husband/amazon addict has ever gotten.  I was getting up 5-6 times per night while pregnant and the motion censored lights in the dark are perfect so you can find the toilet haha.  Now we have them in every bathroom!

These are a game-changer especially for the master bathroom and for children too!

3. For your #BOSSBABE co-worker: Rose Gold Diamond Pens

Have a co-worker BFF?  Brighten her day with these adorable pens that will make note-taking in boring meeting so much more fun!  At under $15, these are the perfect small way to tell your office friends you appreciate them!

4. For the Instagram addict: Knitted Texting Gloves

Adorable gloves that will not knowing keep them warm, but they do not have to take off every time they use their phone.  Perfect for the ones whose always cold!

5. For the DIY-er: Pink Tool Set

How cute is this tool set.  No need to ask someone to hang pictures or to fix things around the house, this adorable tool box if perfect for the self-sufficient lady in your life!

6. For the Hostess: Wine Glass Markers

I received these as a hostess gift a couple years ago and love them!  No more, "Is this my wine or yours?"  Can have fun with them with silly phrases and nicknames as well.  The perfect gift for anyone who hosts a lot!

Ever After,

Jamie

Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

The holidays are the toughest time to avoid sugar!  Luckily, a ton of my family members are pretty health-concious and try to come up with healthy alternatives for sweets.  I've made these chocolate chip cookies several times and they never fail to please!  Only 5g of sugar per large cookie so nothing to feel guilty about! 

Ingredient

• 1 cup creamy almond butter
• 2/3 cup coconut sugar 
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add the almond butter, coconut sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda and mix together until smooth. Add in the chocolate chips and continue mixing until fully stirred.
3. Measure out two tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in two separate batches at 350°F for 8-11 minutes or until the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Ever After,

Jamie

Crock Pot Asian Spinach Noodle Soup

One of the perks of maternity leave is having so much time to cook. I truly enjoy making soups, especially in the crockpot since its easy and makes the house smell amazing!  I wanted to try some new recipes while I was home and I'll try to share my "winning" recipes that are easy and tasty.  Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 6 oz package sliced mushrooms of choice
• 1 bag of fresh spinach
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Jalepeno peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger or use 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 6 cups chicken stock or broth (vegetable broth for vegetatian)
• 2 cups water
• 5-6 oz dried rice noodles found in the aisan section
• Top with cilantro, scallions

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place spinach, mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, jalapenos, stock and water into a 6 quart crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
2. Add the dried noodles and cook on high for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.  Garnish with cilantro and scallions.
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Ever After,

Jamie