It’s pretty bad when you get really excited about fixing something yourself. lol! Today, the house was quite chilly, but I didn’t think much of it as it was cold outside. I just plugged in the portable heater in the room that we were in. Fast forward to bedtime… Munchkin heads to her room and it’s freezing. She complains that the vent is blowing out cold air. Ugh! I look at the thermostat and it reads 58 degrees. Um, I’m all for saving money on heating, but that’s a bit too cold. Munchkin’s room was even colder… I figured that…
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Bloggy Giveaway Carnival
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Thanks for stopping by for the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival. Munchkin decided to give away an Elmer’s Go Paint. She enjoyed it so much that she wanted some other child to enjoy one as well. So, just leave a comment about who you know that will enjoy this product. Comments will be closed on Friday evening. Munchkin will pick the winner on Saturday, February 2nd. The winner will be announced that morning/afternoon! I’ll also be throwing in a mini scrapbooking kit for the parent in the household to enjoy. Crafting together is a fun way to grow together as a family.…
Gluten Free Tortilla Crusted Chicken Nuggets
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Munchkin has really missed chicken nuggets, so I needed to find a fast, easy recipe to satisfy her craving… Ingredients:6 oz of your favorite tortilla chips (zesty is good for more flavor)1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese1 egg1 1/2 lbs of skinless, boneless chicken (cut into pieces) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. Crush tortilla chips until coarsely ground (can put in food processor)3. Combine with Parmesan cheese4. In a different bowl, beat egg with 1 tsp water (or milk)5. Dip chicken pieces in egg then in tortilla mixture6. Place on greased or lined cookie sheet7. Bake until cooked through…
Gluten Free Apple Puff Pancake
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Growing up, my mom would make us this delicious meal. She never had a recipe, so I had to go hunting for something that was similar to her recipe. With a little tweaking, I turned that recipe into a yummy gluten free treat. Ingredients:3/4 C gluten free pancake mix1/2 tsp salt1 Tbsp sugar4 eggs3/4 C milk1/4 C butter4 medium to large apples (thinly sliced) Topping:1/3 C sugar1 tsp cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. Grease 2 8-inch pans; place 2 Tbsp butter in each pan3. Place the pans in the oven until butter is melted; remove from oven4.…