Juice is kiddy crack. There, I said it. We made the fatal mistake of introducing juice to the twins when they were very young - probably under age 2. We diluted it, sure, but they got the taste. And that was enough. My husband and I made ourselves feel better about it by being sure to … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water…without Taking Away Their Favorite Beverages
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Eat Clean and Gluten-Free on a Limited Budget
Hey there, You know we eat crazy here in the Rinna home - we eat clean and gluten-free among other things. But did you know I strive to be thrifty? I used to sweat in the check out line - no joke - when I was first diagnosed with Celiac. My body would go into fight-or-flight mode thinking about … [Read more...] about Eat Clean and Gluten-Free on a Limited Budget
Gluten, Dairy & Refined Sugar-Free Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those simple pleasures in life. When I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, it was one of the first baked goods I learned to make and I'm so glad I did. After much tweaking, I have been able to accommodate all of our other diet changes since my diagnosis; I give to you a gluten, … [Read more...] about Gluten, Dairy & Refined Sugar-Free Banana Bread
How to Make Lunch Food Last All Week
This year has brought many challenges and changes but one completely threw me off guard; we kept running out of food mid-week for school lunches. I couldn't seem to figure out how to make lunch food last all week. I knew I had to make some changes when my son told the neighbor we didn't have any … [Read more...] about How to Make Lunch Food Last All Week
Gluten-Free Corned Beef & Swiss for St. Patrick’s Day
There's something so special to me about St. Patrick's Day. I could say it has something to do with my Irish heritage but it's not like I was born in Ireland or have any immediate family who was. For me, it has more to do with the fact that somehow, some major life events have ended up happening … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Corned Beef & Swiss for St. Patrick’s Day
Gluten & Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup
When I scheduled this post, I thought it would be perfect for March - cozy, green, gluten & dairy-free broccoli soup. Then today came and I felt a little ridiculous posting it...it's a windy and balmy 72 degrees here in Alabama. As everyone knows, March weather can be highly unpredictable and … [Read more...] about Gluten & Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup