Category: Kids

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Oh yes – I can’t wait to make these!

For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup packed, finely grated carrots
  • 1/3 cup raisins

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Practice Self Care

Take care of your self – choose one of the activities below to get started:

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  • Spend time with family and friends
  • Read light-hearted books
  • Watch comedy movies
  • Engage in activities that provide comfort
  • Physically experience emotions through crying and laughing
  • Channel anger and frustration through action such as exercise, journaling, protests, petitions etc
  • Use mindfulness to meditate on your experience of emotions
  • Be mindful of bodily aches and pains that may connect with an emotional experience
  • Identify your emotional triggers
  • Implement a practice of gratitude
  • Be mindful of perceived mistakes and reframe your expectations
  • Engage in some art therapy for yourself

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