“Trail Mix” No Bake Cookies {Gluten-Free Optional}

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I like quick and easy foods- I don't make a lot of desserts for my kids and I usually over think any sweet things I DO make them...  I try so hard not to use unhealthy ingredients that I just end up ... not making anything. I've been wanting to make a recipe with Bob's Red Mill Museli that my kids would eat. Granted, I could have bought all the ingredients separately but I'm going to just say … [Read more...]

Bob’s Red Mill: An Amazing Company

My heart was pounding in anticipation when I saw this sign- this is where all the magic happens!

This post is LONG overdue. Over 3 months ago I had the privilege to go to Portland for a few days and while there I was able to go on a tour of one of my favorite companies - Bob's Red Mill. In case you haven't looked closely at most of my recipes, a good number of them have Bob's Red Mill products in them. In fact, my most popular 3 recipes do- -Quinoa Granola -Chewy Granola Bar … [Read more...]

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cookies {Gluten-Free Option}

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Pumpkin is in the air! Pumpkin Cookies, specifically, today! Now that Bear almost back to normal from his surgery last week, I've finally been able to breathe out fully for the first time in months it seems. I can always tell when I'm happier, I start to make things I really don't need to be eating...  I justify it, however, by telling myself how very healthy these treats are... I'll just … [Read more...]

Look What I Did!!

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I am actually at a turning point in my life.  Divorced for 3 years this December, I have worked at Life Family Chiropractic since August of '09.  If wasn't for the flexibility of my boss, Dr. Chris Akey, I wouldn't have made it these three years!  He always wrote 'thank you' on the bottom of my check and I loved that!  I only worked part time, but I really felt like my kids needed me home … [Read more...]