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Year: 2011

January 12, 2011
Heather L
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Learning about Essential Oils

Posted in Homemaking

One of the new things that I’m learning about this year is how to use essential oils.  My goal was to be able to start using some natural remedies for some of the problems that plague us.  It’s been interesting learning about the different oils and their properties.  In time, I’m sure my collection of oils will grow. This past week, unfortunately, I’ve been putting some of the newly learned information into practice as Munchkin is feeling under the weather again.  Her allergies are acting up which means she has a sore throat and congestion.  We’ve been using the oils…

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January 12, 2011
Heather L
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Giveaway: Purex Complete Crystals Softener

Posted in Reviews

See those pretty crystals?  Those crystals are actually the brand new Purex Complete Crystals Softener.  They are 92% natural.  They are not oil based, so they will not coat your clothes with an unsafe film of oil.  The crystals work by penetrating the oil which leaves your laundry smelling fresh for weeks instead of days.  It also means that your clothes will not become less absorbent with use unlike traditional fabric softeners. Purex Complete Crystals Softeners come in 3 different scents:  Fresh Spring Waters, Lavender Blossom, and Tropical Splash.   The Crystals are safe for use in HE front loaders.…

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January 11, 2011
Heather L
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Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted in Gluten Free, Homemaking, and Photography

Munchkin’s allergies have really kicked in which means that she’s sick all too often.  Usually, she’s down for 24-48 hours, but this time, she’s been hit a bit harder.  I’m a big softy when she’s sick, so when she asked me to make her some chicken noodle soup, I couldn’t help but say yes. Quick and Easy Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredients: 3 quarts water 3 Tbsp gf powdered vegetable broth 1 grilled chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 package of gf Tinkyada brown rice pasta (I used fun shapes) 1 package of frozen mixed veggies Directions:…

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January 10, 2011
Heather L
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Celebrating Daddy’s Birthday

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #010 Munchkin is still sick, so Daddy’s birthday wasn’t very exciting.  We still had a nice day together, and I surprised D with some gluten free peanut butter cup cupcakes.  I made some chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter butter cream frosting.  For fun, I added a peanut butter cup on top and a few candies.  We were all on a little sugar high after eating the cupcakes, but they were delicious.  We watched a movie together, and then D and Munchkin had fun making paper airplanes.  It was not the birthday that we had originally planned, but…

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