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Gluten Free Friday

Absolutely no flour is needed for these delicious cookies! (No dairy either!) Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies 1 jar natural peanut butter (no sugar)3/4 cup brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)granulated sugar (also optional-for rolling cookies in) Combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Homeschool History Highlights

History group is the highlight of our week. It is such a blessing to come together with nine other moms and our combined 30 children! The moms…Trish, Ruth, Aimee, Pam, Betsy, Me, Izckra, Christina, and Laurie – Carolyn was missing this day. These are truly amazing women! Each one inspires me in a different way… Read More Homeschool History Highlights

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Sugar Substitute Envy

Are ya jealous, sis?Friend from church, Michelle, let me get in on her food co-op last month. This is one gallon, and it cost only $25.00! Been using it in squash dishes, and hot tea so far – yum!

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Gluten Free Friday

Even the kids enjoy this Asian inspired dish adapted form a Southern Living Magazine recipe. Make it vegan by substituting lots of veggies for the chicken! Thai Chicken and Rice 2 cups uncooked rice4 cups water1 can coconut milk3 tbsp GF soy sauce6 tbsp peanut butter4 chicken breasts6 green onions2 red bell peppers Cook 2… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Maiden Halloween Voyage

We’ve waffled about this “holiday” for 12 years now. The kids have never done “real” trick-or-treating. In years past we have just let them get dressed up, and then we’ve made the rounds to 2 or 3 friend’s houses to show off their costumes. It became a tradition, so each house would be ready with… Read More Maiden Halloween Voyage

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Contagious Fever

It would be very safe to say that I never watch sports on TV. It would even be safe to say that Robert hardly watches them or any TV for that matter. But we recently caught a fever that made us do strange things like stay up past midnight watching the flickering screen, and allow… Read More Contagious Fever

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Book Update

A very nice review of Bagels, Buddy, and Me was written here.And I’ve received several emails from buyers explaining how the book has helped them explain Celiac to their child. This is answered prayer, and it makes my day each time!

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Gluten Free Friday

Here is an easy souffle dish that makes a great side dish for a fall meal or even Thanksgiving Dinner. This is adapted from a recipe I found online several years ago. My kids love this dish! Pumpkin Souffle 1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)1/2 cup brown sugar1/8 tsp salt3 egg whites… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Cape Cod Trip

It was warm enough to go to the beach! No bathing suits or swimming, but we played in the sand and climbed the rocks. We visited a cranberry bog which I’ve been wanting to do since we moved here. Apple Cranberry Crisp coming soon! This is the Pilgrim Monument located in Provincetown on the very… Read More Cape Cod Trip

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Choosing a career (or more Coop quotes)

Riding in the van on the way to the farm from out of nowhere…. Coop: “Mom, I will have a job while I’m in college, but when I’m out I’m not going to have a job.” Me: “But Coop, how will you buy food or a house or a car?” Coop: “Well, I’m just going… Read More Choosing a career (or more Coop quotes)