Thursday, November 29, 2012

Apps I Can't Live Without

Mobile apps are truly a godsend. How many times have I forgotten something, only to remember I can access it on my mobile device?? Here are some I've used countless times during my college career that I can't imagine living without. Some of them may make your life easier, too!

GroupMe:
I've depended on GroupMe so many times, I don't think I'll ever work in a team without it again.
This app allows you to message everyone at once, which makes communicating so much easier.

Your bank's mobile app:
Whatever bank you use, they probably have an app to help you keep track of your money on the go. Mine even lets me make transfers! It's so much easier to monitor my spending when it's available on my mobile device.

Google Drive:
Keep all your documents with you at all times with Google Drive. I've used Google docs for countless group projects and house meetings, and being able to access them in an app is much easier than hauling my laptop around.

Swackett:
It's a weather app that tells you the real and "feels like" temperature currently, for the day, and for the next 6 days. It also lets you track several different locations, and updates you on warnings and advisories for those areas. It even has little cartoon people that suggest what to wear for the day!

Pandora:
Because I get bored with my own iTunes playlist, especially on an hour-long run.

Youtube:
So I can show my girlfriends the latest Jenna Marbles video.

Convert Units:
Being a nursing student, I do a lot of conversions from standard to metric, and vice versa. It's nice to just put the numbers into this app and let it spit out the corresponding value.

WebMd:
Out and about, when you get sick or hurt? Let the symptom checker on this app tell you if you should seek medical attention if you're not sure what to do.

Nike+ Running:
My campus's co-rec has workout equipment that let you plug your iPod/iPhone in and track your progress on Nike+. It's a great way to challenge myself and stay motivated during a treadmill workout (as if the Around the World circuit wasn't hard enough)!

Purdue (or whatever college you attend):
Includes news, maps, a calendar, media, menus, open computer labs, bus routes, and more.

Find iPhone:
I haven't lost my iPod yet, but if I did, I would probably rip my hair out. At least with this app, I can locate it, send messages to it, and even wipe my information.




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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Breakfast Eggrolls

I'm always looking for new ways to make my morning routine quicker, especially on days when I have to wake up before 5am. I've found that pre-making my breakfasts on Sunday lets me sleep in an extra fifteen minutes during the week.
For a quick, healthy breakfast, I heat up a breakfast eggroll and pair it with greek yogurt. Each roll has around 150 calories and a serving of veggies!

Breakfast Eggrolls (Makes 5 rolls)
  • Egg Roll wrappers
  • 3 eggs
  • A couple handfulls of spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2-3 slices of turkey bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces (I just microwave mine)
  • A couple dashes of dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste (I only add pepper)
  • Mrs. Dash Table Blend to taste
  • 1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
  • Small bowl/cup of water
1. First, preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on your eggroll package (or 375 if not otherwise specified) and spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Next, scramble your eggs and fry them until fully cooked. While your eggs are cooking, chop up your spinach and cooked turkey bacon, then stir them into your cooked eggs. Add seasonings to taste. 


3. Scoop a small amount of your filling onto the center of an eggroll wrapper, and sprinkle some cheese on top.

4. Fold the corner of the eggroll closest to you over the filling, then the two sides. 

5.Next, dip your fingers in the bowl of water, and wet the final edge of the eggroll. Roll it tightly, with wet corner as the outermost part of the roll.

6. Place your rolls onto the baking sheet, and spray the tops with cooking spray, or brush with oil.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Turn them after about 8 minutes.
They're done when they're crispy and golden brown

These would also taste amazing with some Greek yogurt hollandaise sauce!

Enjoy your breakfast roll!




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