@Teleflora Pink Hope and Courage Bouquet #giveaway #momsparkmedia #BCA
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a sad reality that in some way you may be affected by breast cancer…your mother…grandmother…sister…co-worker…friend…or you. In 2011, it is estimated that among U.S. women: There will be 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer (includes new cases of primary breast cancer among survivors, but not recurrence of original breast cancer among survivors). There will be 57,650 new cases of in situ breast cancer, of those, about 85 percent were DCIS). DCIS is a non-invasive breast cancer and LCIS is a risk factor that increases the risk of invasive breast cancer. There will be 39,520 breast cancer deaths. There’s hope for you to help… Teleflora’s Pink Hope...
Read More@DelMonteFoods shop: #glutenfree Snack Time with my boys #DelMonte #CBias
This has been a rough few months for me. I have been having some Celiac Disease-associated health problems. Food has not been working with me. The problem with being a mom of 3 with health complications is that life must go on. I spend a lot of time cooking from scratch, but what happens when I get sick. Being a mom of an auto-immune family, I understand how important maintaining healthy eating is for all of us. Luckily, I am prepared with some make-ahead meals. However, I need some easy, nutritious snacks for my kids. Follow along as I shop at Walmart for packaged fruit… To see more about my Del Monte & Walmart shop here See how I incorporate Del Monte peaches with cinnamon & brown sugar to make protein shakes that even mommy can...
Read Moreapple cupcakes: Creative & sneaky twist on gluten free (or not) boxed cake
When it comes to school, I have realized there is a lot that children with food allergies can get isolated from. I make Hunter his own cupcake for every party, but he misses out on that special character, design, toy, etc… that everyone else gets. For the first 2 weeks of October, the theme was apples. I decided to supply the class with apple cupcakes to celebrate the end of the theme. Of course, I had to stick with my “sneaky” traditions, but no one seemed to notice the sweet potatoes in their yellow cake cupcakes! Apple Cupcakes Ingredients Boxed cake mix (I used Hodgson Mills yellow cake mix) 1/2 c. sweet potato puree (boil sweet potatoes then puree with 1-2 TBSP water) 1 snack size applesauce 1 cup water (for added sweetness...
Read More@smarties: Making Halloween less scary for those dealing with food restrictions #IamASmartie #cbias
Holidays are exhausting especially when dealing with food restrictions. Label reading is just as important for Halloween. While many people have varying tolerances to their offending food(s), we have to avoid products containing gluten & any products that were processed in a facility with gluten. Also, I have an allergy to peanuts, so I avoid it on my own. Below I have taken a few snapshots of popular candy to show the norm when it comes to candy packaging: may contain or contains allergens. Thankfully there are companies like Smarties that provide a perfect candy for Halloween parties, school events and trick or treating being that they are gluten free, allergen free, vegan, individually wrapped and tamper evident. Even if you don’t have any...
Read MoreSpooktacular date night: Celebrate Halloween w/ Scream 4 from @redbox (recipe & ideas included) #CouchCritics #cbias
It’s Halloween & you finally have your little ghosts & goblins to sleep. Back in college, we might have went to a costume party, but no one to watch the kids. Now what? Date Night at home! Step#1: Grocery Shopping: Wal-Mart is a great one-stop shop! While shopping for supplies for date night, I stumbled upon something of use in the popcorn section…Who doesn’t love a deal? While looking for snacks, I found out if I went for the Smart Pop! over the movie theater butter popcorn that I could get 2 free redbox movies. While it is not stated anywhere, please note that the popcorn codes are only for use at Wal-Mart Redbox Kiosks. Step#2: Setting the mood: This differs for everyone, but we went with some elegant yet disposable...
Read More“Fun in the Kitchen” #blogmania2011 #giveaway (value $300+): Live at noon (est)
The day has arrived! Blogmania “Fun in the Kitchen” is here! I have compiled some brands to bring out your creative side in the kitchen. I am not going to spend a lot of time talking since I know why you are all here… (If you want to learn more about the sponsors see #blogmania2011 posts here) Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker (approx. value $175) Riega Foods Gluten Free Package: 12 cheese sauces + 1 box of each cereal Glass Dharma $25 e-gift certificate Carapelli Olive Oil Trio Better Batter (Choice of Gluten Free Brownie Mix, Seasoned Flour, or All purpose flour) & $25 via Paypal! You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. To check out the other awesome blogs involved… Disclaimer:Prizes...
Read MoreFind out what’s to love about @RiegaFoods #glutenfree #blogmania2011 sponsor
About Riega Foods A healthy lifestyle and trustworthy food is more than just a business strategy for Riega Foods – it’s a personal mission. A number of our friends and family, including founder Brad Gampper’s wife, suffer from allergies and other food-related health issues. Riega Foods was founded with the purpose of providing the finest and best tasting foods for family, friends and others with dietary needs. Riega Foods is a family owned business located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We are dedicated to providing flavorful, high-quality and all natural foods that we’re proud to share. We are committed to quality manufacturing processes that ensure all of our products can be enjoyed without worry. If it says “Riega” and wears the...
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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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