Not just your average creamer…

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Have you ever had one of those weeks when you had it all figured out...planned each and every part of your week and just knew that things were going to go smoothly?  Neither have I. What makes it better for you?  My 'go to' drug of choice is coffee, liquid gold if you ask me!  In fact I usually just start my day with it no matter what and that way I can handle the curve balls much easier! … [Read more...]

“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...]

Single (during the Holidays) and Lovin’ it?

Holiday Baking

A lot of my single friends tend to feel their 'singleness' more during the holidays and slip into a bit of 'woe is me...'  As I mentioned in my first "Single and Lovin' It" post, the fact that I have kids makes it difficult to feel alone.  Now that is not to say that I don't get lonely...In fact, I do feel the loneliness from time to time.  Part of the reason that it is more prominent to feel … [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...]