For the past 15 years I have battled an invisible disease. A disease that I have openly shared about, posted about, reflected on and even have personalized license plates identifying my struggle. A disease whose symptoms I have tried to ignore, or tried to cure on my own. A disease that has taken away moments … Continue reading
Sundays are for baking
The smell of cinnamon filled the air as we opened the oven to check on the delicious goodies baking inside. Fresh gluten free cinnamon rolls along side the Challah bread. Check out the Cinnamon Roll recipe and a review of the Legit Bread Company’s Holiday Bundle below. Cinnamon Roll Recipe: Ingredients: For the Rolls: 1/4 … Continue reading
Gluten Free Vegan Minestrone Soup – Instant Pot to the rescue!
Amidst the threats of flash flooding and a particularly gloomy afternoon, it was decided that the best option for dinner would be homemade gluten-free vegan minestrone soup. As I scour the internet machine for recipes that would not take an eternity to make I am once again reminded of the easy of the Instant Pot. … Continue reading
Welcome, Home … almost!
Well, we had a bit of change in plans, and about $100,000 savings this weekend. We had full intentions and a check in hand to purchase a townhouse condo in Wailuku as soon as the phase opened up. The sales office called me on Tuesday of this past week to let me know that there … Continue reading
I’ve never liked vegetables more…
From the mouth of my husband this afternoon, he shared that throughout his life he has never liked vegetables more than when we just roast them in the oven. He loves the crispy broccoli and cauliflower mix that is easy to make as well. Honestly, I am beginning to wonder if you can’t just cook … Continue reading
Anniversary of the gluten
I was reminded through the nifty Facebook memories that 7 years ago I was in the hospital. My pancreas and liver were showing signs of stress, and I had been deathly ill at home for a week or so. I couldn’t leave the restroom and I had begun vomiting awesomeness as well. This wasn’t anything … Continue reading
A Mediocre Life … is selling it short.
I read another blog post yesterday that stuck with me a little bit, What if All I want is A Mediocre Life. I thought at first that I really could connect with this author, with the life that she is living. Sure I try to be an amazing mom, but I miss school assemblies or … Continue reading
Dabbling with different oils
I first learned about Young Living Essential oils from a Crossfit friend, she had started using them and was sharing about some of the benefits she had experienced. Interested I ordered a starter kit in 2014. I loved the oils, and how amazing my house smelt after diffusing them. The kids loved how peace and … Continue reading
Life with an invisible illness
One cannot imagine the role that you have played in my life. I wake up every morning not sure if you will appear. Somedays just leaving the house and arrive somewhere on time is a victory. The embarrassment that I have endured, just because you are a part of me. Knocking on strangers doors to use … Continue reading
They eat what I eat….or they don’t eat
As my husband and I realized that there have been some negative behaviors, grumpy attitudes, and just a lack of ‘umph’ in our family the past few months we also realized we have ‘let things go’. School starting and all the transitions and changes that occur as a result of having a teacher and a … Continue reading
Escaping Crazy 