I never, ever do this but this is a situation that calls for it. I have a friend who is a fellow writer that was just today diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She has been in the hospital for a Read More …
Year: 2010
Raising a Good Man – In The Thick of It!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard other parents say, “My kid ain’t gonna play video games and lay around on the couch all day, doin’ nothin’!” And I’ve agreed with them many times. Then one day I Read More …
Udi’s Double Chocolate Muffins – Gluten Free Addictions
When I started going gluten free I thought my chocolate love affair was over. I was mourning the absence of brownies, cake and cookies. Then I stumbled across two great snacks that righted the universe once again; Pamela’s Chunky Chocolate Read More …
My Udi’s Sandwich Contest Recipe
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a contest for the best sandwich using Udi’s gluten free bread. The grand prize winner will win a year’s supply of Udi’s products. If you’re gluten free then you know how expensive Udi’s bread Read More …
Plastic Trash Bag Wreath
Trash bag wreaths have been around for ages and ages. They are made in the same way that a rag wreath is made. Simply make some strips and tie them around a circular form. Decorate, fluff and viola! You have Read More …
Ham & Mashed Potato Pancakes
Recipe: Ham & Mashed Potato Pancakes Summary: A simple recipe for utilizing left overs. Ingredients 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 1/4 cup potato flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup finely chopped ham 1 cup chopped onions Extra Virgin Olive Oil Read More …
Ginger Mini Snapz
These are delicious. What a find. I couldn’t believe that I would find gluten free ginger snaps that would taste as good as these. Pamela’s Simplebites Ginger Mini Snapz are a little on the pricey side considering the bag is Read More …
Pamela’s Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re craving a really good chocolate chip cookie but don’t dare go near them for the gluten then let me introduce you to this little goody. I found these cookies at our local organic grocery store and I Read More …
Sweet and Spicy Chicken & Bok Choy Stir Fry
Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry Summary: A sweet and spicy gluten free chicken stir fry. Ingredients Spicy Chicken Marinade •6 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce •4 Tbsp rice wine vinegar • 4 tsp honey • Read More …
Pirate’s Booty Corn Puffs
Today’s snack is not only delicious but it’s gluten free AND sugar free at the same time. If you haven’t tried Pirate’s Booty Corn Puffs then you are missing out on a great snack that won’t compromise your allergy free Read More …
My Twitter Tweets Discounts and Savings
In case you haven’t noticed I’ve set up my twitter account to post discounts, savings and special offers. Keep an eye on my twitter feed to get some really cool savings. I’ll be posting everything from coupons for freebies to Read More …
Valley Fever and Erythema Nodosum
I’ve been sick for 3 weeks now and it has finally been determined that I don’t have bacterial pneumonia. What I really have is a fungal lung infection known as Valley Fever and Erythema Nodosum. Both are exhausting and extremely Read More …
Halloween Goodies
I wanted to post some Halloween stuff today but I’m in bed with pneumonia and I have no energy so I figured I’d just post a link to some Halloween goodies I’ve written. Happy Haunting! How to Carve a Pumpkin Using Read More …
I’m a SDU Certified Scrapbooking Instructor
How exciting! I finished the course and got my certification through Michael’s Arts & Crafts. I’ll be teaching scrapbooking classes at Michael’s and hobnobbing with other scrapbooking enthusiast. Fun times are sure to be had. Since I’m certified and have Read More …
Homemade Chester Cheetah Trash Bag Purse
I finally got around to taking some half way decent photos of my latest Chester Cheetah Trash Bag Purse. I hand wove the fused plastic to create a basket weave pattern, added a zipper, some d-rings to the straps, made Read More …
Cucumbers and Little Known Solutions to Defend Against Diabetes
Will you be cool as a cucumber? Not merely is the cucumber known for it’s ability to cool down our bodies, it has additionally been recognized to assist with jaundice, diarrhea, epilepsy, sore throat, conjunctivitis (redness of the eye) and Read More …
My 3 Favorite Recipes from Guy Fieri, Guy’s Big Bite
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is one of my favorite cooking shows. Guy Fieri screams Santa Cruz to me and being a fan of Santa Cruz I figured Guy’s opinion would be worth listening to – when it comes to food Read More …