Boost Your Buzz $1000 giveaway
Enter the Boost Your Buzz $1,000 Giveaway! One lucky person is going to win $1000 USD paid via Paypal! Gain entries in this giveaway by following Great Contradictions on gfc, twitter, facebook, rss subscriber, & email subscriber! The giveaway starts April 1st 12 am EST until April 15th 11:59 pm EST and is open worldwide. $1,000 CASH prize will be delivered via paypal as soon as the winner’s entry has been verified. Boost Your Buzz can be entered on Survey Junkie, Simply Stacie or Little Yaya’s (you only have to enter on one of the sites as the forms will be the same on...
Read MoreIgnorance is not bliss: Celiac Disease is a reality, Chef Damian Cardone!
Thanks to a facebook comment on March 10, 2011 by Chef Damian Cardone going to a restaurant just became even more questionable for Celiacs and others living gluten free. (P.S. any typos in quote are courtesy of the expert) “Gluten free is bullshit!! Flour and bread have been a staple of life for thousands, THOUSANDS of years. People who claim to be gluten intolorent dont realize that its all in there disturbed liitle heads. People ask me for gluten free pasta in my restaurant all the time, I tell em sure, Then I serve serve em our pasta, Which I make from scratch with high gluten flour. And you know what? nothing, NOTHING! ever happens! People leave talking about how good they feel gluten free and guess what, They just had a full dose!...
Read MoreSchick Play it Smooth Giveaway {4 winners} *closed*
Let’s Get This Party Started Schick Disposables officially kicks off the first Play it Smooth promotion today, in conjunction with Rock Band™3, the next iteration in the ultimate music video game, and the ultimate in rock ‘n roll, Fender®. The partnership will be promoted on-pack, giving consumers a chance to enjoy their love of music with the brand they rely on for their shaving needs. Beginning February 2011 and continuing through April 2011, specially marked Schick disposable razor packs will include a special code to download FREE Exclusive Rock Band 3 PROTRACKS here. This site will give fans a chance to embrace their love of music through song downloads, games and a unique sweepstakes. A stop by the Schick Play it Smooth Facebook page offers even more...
Read MoreManic Monday Mixer: Spring is here!
Spring is here! Our weather in Oklahoma has gone from 70s to a blizzard to warm again and now cold. I am looking forward to Spring weather to stay for good, so we can enjoy all that Spring has to offer. To focus on the positive… My top 5 springtime favorites are: 1. Spending more time outside: After a rough winter, there is nothing better than interacting outside at the park, backyard, wherever! 2. Gardening: While gardening is new to me, there is something magical about cooking with fresh herbs and soon fruits & vegetables. 3. Running: I am not a winter runner. It is no surprise that I dislike cold weather, so I allow myself a break from running during that time. I have missed that quiet alone time running allows and the blooming...
Read MoreTropical Traditions: Coconut Oil Review {Toasted Coconut Granola Recipe}
I haven’t always been open to new foods. Since starting the gluten free lifestyle, I have learned that there is so much more out there. So many delicious foods that we might not have branched out to. Coconut oil is one of those foods! There is something so light about Coconut Oil with a delicate sweetness that makes it a great alternative to the usual oils. Thanks to Tropical Traditions I had the pleasure of testing out their Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil. It is an unrefined coconut oil that has been tested in independent laboratories to reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants than other coconut oils. “Tropical Traditions was the first company to publish standards for the use of “Virgin Coconut Oil” in terms...
Read MoreFDA Gluten Free Standards: haven’t we waited long enough?
The FDA gluten free standards were promised in 2007, but they are still unclear. While I get that it is not always clear about what is or isn’t gluten free, I don’t think that we Celiacs or others who need gluten free for health reasons should suffer. I love that more and more companies are realizing the need for gf, but some are also taking the issue lightly. For example, Post has made a big deal about their Fruity/Cocoa pebbles being gf, but it wasn’t when we tried it recently. Many companies are using the lack of guidelines to self-certify leaving Celiacs sick and many other companies make you jump through hoops to get non-specific answers. It is like a slap in the face to see Gluten Free in big, bright letters on packages, cereal...
Read MoreCARS 2 in theatres on June 24th
The orginal Cars was one of the first disney movies that became a repeat in our house. Since our oldest son, our other 2 have continued to enjoy the movies, the characters, toys, etc.. I am from a small town in southeast Kansas near Galena, KS where the inspiration for the Mater character is located (pictured above). Needless to say my kids enjoy visiting when we are in the area. We are counting down the days until Cars 2 arrives in theatres, which happens to be the day before my birthday. I will be celebrating my birthday watching Cars 2 with my boys. The wait is finally over for the sequel! “Like” CARS 2 on Facebook CARS 2 races into theatres in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D on June 24th!...
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This blog is meant to encourage others to live happy, healthy lives no matter what their circumstances are. I help to expand resources through gluten free recipes, fashion/beauty, diy, ecofriendly, & reviews/giveaways as well as exploring creative outlets. Gluten free living can be isolating, so let's encourage further mainstream progress!
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