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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

March 22, 2011
Heather L
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Our Organic Journey

Posted in Gluten Free, and Photography

Project 365 – #080 It seems odd to be talking about our organic journey as we are definitely still in the infant stages – at least, that’s how it feels to me.  Our organic journey really started about the same time that we went gluten free.  It was at this time that I really became aware of everything that was in our every day foods.  Plus, Munchkin was getting older which lead me to think about all the different health issues I had at a younger age.  I began to wonder if making changes in our diet could help with…

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March 21, 2011
Heather L
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Crunchy N Yummy Giveaway

Posted in Gluten Free, and Reviews

Can I let you in on a little secret?  I really like crunchy snacks.  There is just something satisfying about crunching on a yummy treat when I’m hungry.  Unfortunately, all too many crunchy snacks aren’t that good for me, so I either have to sacrifice flavor or crunchy snacking.  (Obviously, there are some good healthy, crunchy snacks such as apples and carrots which are regular snacks around our house.) When I was asked if I would like to try out Crunchy N Yummy snacks, I jumped at the opportunity.  After all, they were certified organic, freeze-dried fruit!  These snacks sounded…

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March 20, 2011
Heather L
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Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted in Gluten Free, Homemaking, and Photography

Project 365 – #078 On Sunday afternoon, we’re heading over to a birthday party.  Since I prefer Munchkin doesn’t have to do without a tasty cupcake when the other kiddos are eating their birthday cake/cupcakes, I made some gluten free cupcakes to take with us. We had picked up a Simply Organic Gluten Free Carrot Cake mix at some point the last few months, and it’s been sitting in the pantry waiting to be used.  I thought this would be a great time to make Munchkin’s favorite type of cake. Last time I used the mix, I found that the…

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March 18, 2011
Heather L
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Cherishing Life at Home

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #077 Sometimes, when I’m away on vacation, I get caught up in the simplicity of being away from it all.  The responsibilities are less (even if you’re still cooking meals and cleaning), and we don’t have all of the outside activities.  It’s easy to idealize the situation. Walks on beaches ~ Playing Games ~ Relaxing Who wouldn’t want it all to remain the same?  A simplistic, easier lifestyle tends to call out to all of us – especially when “real” life holds many obligations. Vacation comes to an end.  We pack up our things and return home. …

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