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Facebook Fan Me Friday Blog Hop #FF

Welcome to the eighth Facebook Fan Me Friday Blog Hop hosted by Saving with Sybil, Sassy Mama in LA, Great Contradictions, and Baby Costcutters.  This is a fun and quick way to find new blogs/business’ as well as pick up fans for your blog/business. The rules are simple: 1. Like the four hosts on Facebook at the above links 2. Post ONLY your FACEBOOK URL (others will be deleted) 3. Like any other pages that look interesting to you! Note: You must use your PERSONAL PROFILE to like pages from the hop.  If you leave an update with your page tagged (type @pagenamehere) you will get a like back from the hosts and most others who join hops like this as well. Happy Hopping! Add your link...

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DIY: Make your own #glutenfree playdough recipe #celiac

DIY: Make your own #glutenfree playdough recipe #celiac

Today was the boys’ first day of school.  Since Hunter is starting pre-k, we have a lot of gluten free issues to consider within the school.  4 year olds with playdough was definitely one of my major concerns, so Hunter & I are making weekly batches of playdough for the whole class.  I love those teachable moments!  Using everyday items to create playdough is a great way to show children how simple ingredients can have wonderful results.  Hunter at age 4 has now had the experience of playing with playdough! Gluten Free Playdough Ingredients: 1/3 c. rice flour 1/6 c. potato starch (2 2/3 TBSP) 1/6 c. salt (2 2/3 TBSP) 1 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 TBSP Cream of Tartar 1 tsp. koolaid powder (any color) 1/2 TBSP oil 1/2 c. warm water Directions: 1. Mix dry...

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How my boys & Frank the pirate (a.k.a Frank the cat) showed me tolerance is possible #glutenfree #celiac

Over the past few weeks, I have been distracted. Hunter starts school in a couple of days. Needless to say I am scared of how it will go, but not for the reasons you might think. I would be lying if I didn’t say avoiding cross-contamination in a room full of 4 year-olds seems like a miracle.   However, what it all comes down to is… Tolerance 1: capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina 2: sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one’s own For almost 4 years, we have been gluten free.  Gluten free living has not been the easy road, but it kept my Hunter alive.  Getting beyond actual gluten free living, my goal as a mom has always been to promote a healthy well-being.  Dealing...

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Meet Risa “Lice Lady”: Lice Prevention Tips + @fairytalesinc Rosemary Repel Line #giveaway

Meet Risa “Lice Lady”: Lice Prevention Tips + @fairytalesinc Rosemary Repel Line #giveaway

Since many of your kids have started school (or are starting soon), there are not too many issues that concern parents as much as lice.  While my boys have never personally had lice, I do have a horror story from my days as an inpatient counselor for kids. We had over 30 kids infected with lice .  If you have never had the experience of dealing with lice, let me tell you it is tedious and time-consuming.  Dealing with lice can be difficult both physically & emotionally for everyone involved plus the risk of the whole family becoming infected.  Not all parents have  the time or money to spend doing the lice removal.  I remember when I was in elementary school the policy on lice was either parents used the lice removal system or the child had to have their...

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Functional yet Fashionable: @crystalynkae Troubadour Ruched Tote Bag *etsy treasure*

Functional yet Fashionable: @crystalynkae Troubadour Ruched Tote Bag *etsy treasure*

Prior to being a mom, I was never a purse person unless necessary.  Don’t get me wrong, I love accessories yet I can be a bit of a minimalist.  When I became a mom, I realized I needed to be prepared, which meant carrying a diaper bag.  Diaper bags while meant for the baby are a great chance to add another accessory to your life.  There is no need to have a diaper bag with a baby theme.  What is great about Crystalyn Kae’s Troubadour Tote is the option can be used during either your professional or personal life! About Crystalyn Kae In a sea of sameness, a Crystalyn Kae handbag is unlike any other. These limited-editionhobos, totes and cross-body bags are functional works of art, created in a unique blend of materials to reflect your personal...

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Facebook Fan Me Friday: Week 7

Welcome to the seventh Facebook Fan Me Friday Blog Hop hosted by Saving with Sybil, Sassy Mama in LA, Great Contradictions, and Baby Costcutters.  This is a fun and quick way to find new blogs/business’ as well as pick up fans for your blog/business. The rules are simple: 1. Like the four hosts on Facebook at the above links 2. Post ONLY your FACEBOOK URL (others will be deleted) 3. Like any other pages that look interesting to you! Note: You must use your PERSONAL PROFILE to like pages from the hop.  If you leave an update with your page tagged (type @pagenamehere) you will get a like back from the hosts and most others who join hops like this as well. Happy Hopping! Add your link...

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@Piczzle: custom made jigsaw puzzle review & #giveaway

@Piczzle: custom made jigsaw puzzle review & #giveaway

Sponsored by Tomoson.com About Piczzle Piczzle Picture Puzzle service is an Internet-based retailing and manufacturing service of Custom Jigsaw Photo Puzzles. We strive to provide the best custom jigsaw puzzle service by creating a fun, dynamic and an interactive option for those who wish to capture precious life’s moments through a photo puzzle game – for themselves and for the ones they love. Piczzle’s Cardboard Puzzles are made of outstanding materials, top craftsmanship and the highest print quality. They are constructed of a premium grade cardboard that has been laminated with a glossy finish. Our cardboard puzzles are precision press cut so that all pieces will be perfectly match one another and they are printed using an advanced digital printing...

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