Gluten Free

Gluten Free Cheerios are here!

Have you all found them yet? They just popped up in stores in the Dallas area and I couldn't be more excited. Since going gluten free, I haven't really relied on cereal for breakfast as there just were not enough gluten free options that were both nutritious, and that tasted good. For a while I… Continue reading Gluten Free Cheerios are here!

Gluten Free, Recipes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A tiny cold front came through last night! It was 65 degrees this morning and wonderful. I'm sad it won't last but I am grateful for this little taste of fall in Texas. Fall weather always has me craving soups. One of my go to soup recipes is an adaptation from The Pioneer Woman. Normally,… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free, Recipes

Gluten Free Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Are you in need of some creamy, cheesy, comfort food? I was this weekend, so I made my macaroni and cheese go to recipe, with a little twist. Mac & Cheese brings me back to childhood. Memories of the blue boxed Kraft mac & cheese remind me of being home. While I can't have that pantry… Continue reading Gluten Free Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Gluten Free, Travel

Gluten Free in Florida: Cuban food for lunch & a rainy day

I'm home from vacation! I had such a great time and enjoyed every relaxing minute. It's been a while since I've blogged, but I have a ton of photos to share of the trip and of the yummy gluten free places I ate. I'll start from the very first day of the trip. On Saturday… Continue reading Gluten Free in Florida: Cuban food for lunch & a rainy day

Gluten Free, Travel

Gluten-Free: in Florida

I feel like a little kid the night before Christmas. Tomorrow I head out for a week on the beach with family, in one of my favorite places, Sarasota, Florida. My mom grew up there, and my family has owned a time share there since before I was born. I've gone pretty much every year of… Continue reading Gluten-Free: in Florida

Gluten Free, Lifestyle

Weekly Planning: Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep

Sundays are our grocery shopping days. I love to plan out the week ahead, and it not only saves us money, but ensures that we are less wasteful with what we bought. I always make sure to eat something before heading to the grocery store, otherwise I end up on the chip aisle, and it's all… Continue reading Weekly Planning: Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep

Gluten Free, Pets, Recipes

Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits, A Visit to the Dog Park, and Lots of Reading

Yesterday was really busy! I'm still able to work from home on Thursdays, which is amazing, and I always seem to get a ton done. Before I got to work, I whipped up a quick batch of gluten free buttermilk biscuits. It seriously is such an easy recipe it only took me 15 minutes to… Continue reading Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits, A Visit to the Dog Park, and Lots of Reading

Fitness, Lifestyle, Pets

Up & Out: How Morning Routines Can Change Your Lifestyle

Mornings have become my favorite part of the day, but they didn't use to be.... Before I figured out my ideal morning routine, I used any excuse to get back into bed. Now that my days are more hectic, I utilize my mornings to ensure I start the day out right. I feel like this… Continue reading Up & Out: How Morning Routines Can Change Your Lifestyle

Gluten Free, Recipes

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Full disclosure, these are not "healthy" cookies just because they are made with oats and don't contain any flour or oil. They are however, amazing. I was in the mood for something sweet  on Saturday afternoon when I came across a recipe on Pinterest by O to the No. I loved that I had everything… Continue reading Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Recipes

Healthy Cherry Peach Smoothie

Cherries can do really awesome things for your body. They are rich in antioxidants which help repair damage done to your cells, and can help ward of cancer cells from forming. They are also really delicious, which is why I decided to make them the star of my smoothie yesterday morning. I've been experimenting with… Continue reading Healthy Cherry Peach Smoothie