Gillian Flynn

I have recently read all three of Gillian Flynn's books.

Gone Girl

Sharp Objects

Dark Places

I really enjoyed all three.  If I had to rank them it would be Sharp Objects, Dark Places, Gone Girl.  

These books all had a lot of twists and turns.  I was really surprised by the endings in all three.  If you like books that are dark, full of mystery, twists and turns and are a little dark, you would like all three of these books.

Banana Split Muffins

It's no surprise that we love muffins! I've posted other recipes in the past:

• Apple Butter Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (Our Favorite!)
• Banana Muffins

I found the recipe for these Banana Split Muffins on Pinterest. One night while watching TV I saw a commercial for Frosted Flakes.  It brought back childhood memories of this cereal being a once in awhile sugary cereal treat.  I bought a box and needless to say, I'm not feeling the love as an adult!

What is one to do with a full box of Frosted Flakes?  I found lots of recipes when searching, rice krispie type treats, a coating for chicken, but decided to try these muffins. 

Addison was a big helper.  i love that she has my joy of baking.  I followed the recipe pretty close, but left out the walnuts and added 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips instead.

The only sugar in this recipe is the crusted Frosted Flakes. If I ever make these again I think I would add some brown sugar.  

Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care

The Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care provides long lasting cleaning and freshening due to it's unique design and advanced formula.

This toilet cleaner is so easy to use. It has a plastic hanger that goes over the toilet bowl rim.

The Soft Scrub 4-in-1 cleaner:

• Cleans Toilets
• Prevents Future Build Up
• Fights Toilet Ring
• Freshens up to 4 Weeks

I have been using the 4-in-1 cleaner for about two weeks now and have noticed that it seems to be staying cleaner and fresher.  I did have some trouble getting the holder to fit where the water stream is, but it still seems to be working.

Soft Scrub is hosting a sweepstakes along with the release of New Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care.  You can enter here for your change to win:

• One Grand Prize Winner of $1000
• 250 Winners of One SoftScrub Coupon for a free product.

I am also giving away 1 coupon, valid on any Soft Scrub product, up to $3.39. You can enter through the rafflecopter entry below.

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Disclosure: The Soft Scrub brand provided me with a sample of Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

First 5K

I have decided that I would like to run a 5K this year.  One of my friends from work is a runner and has even fun a couple of half marathons.  I mentioned to her that I would like to start running and she is helping me set up some training schedules.

I signed the two of us and another friend up for the Essential Hope Springs 5K.  I had hoped to run at least part of this. But, the Minnesota weather had other plans.  We actually had a blizzard with over 18 inches of snow one week before the race!

The three of us walked the race and ran the last 2/10 of a mile, so we could cross the finish line running!

Sam, Me, Heather

I had SO much fun and am looking forward to the next race.  We have a couple more lined up for this summer!