Iced Coffee

I am so late to things. Iced coffee (made at your house) is definitely where it's at and you should go make some now.  Especially if you live in a hot climate and especially if it is the afternoon.  Or morning. Or evening.

Super easy: 1/4 cup coffee grounds per 1 cup water (enough for a generous single serving). Put water and grounds in a cup and let it sit for a few minutes. Chase your toddler around the house, ask him if he needs to potty, and then come back to it.  Use a strainer with a paper towel inside and pour the water/coffee mix through the strainer and into your mug of choice.  Add just a bit of water, ice, and milk.  Add sugar if you want that, too, and maybe even a spoonful of coolwhip.

Spot on!  Here's what happened when I made this for the 1st time.  I wrapped 2 birthday presents (with help from a 3 yr. old), decorated 2 birthday cards, handled an incident with the dogs, took a phone call and dried my hair.  Guess what? Iced coffee withstands ALL that & it is still ready to drink!  Regular morning coffee can't make it much past 20 minutes and a trip to the microwave.  There ya have it: iced coffee is officially a mom's best friend.