The Holidays are here! And with this being almost the 1 year anniversary of the virus many of us are itching to return to normal living. All we want is to gather with our family and friends, have parties, go out without a mask….. but sadly these have all been put on a hold for the time being. But this doesn’t mean that this Christmas/Holiday season cannot be just as…
Life Hacks
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10 Helpful Holiday hacks for a stress-free season- Blogmas day 1
This 2020 Holiday season has been quite different from previous ones. No big parties, shopping online, no Christmas festivals…. the list goes on, and it’s honestly very sad. Many businesses are having to close their doors or limit hours because the demand is just not as high. Plus, there is a massive pandemic sweeping the globe, your kids are home from school and you’re trying to juggle 10 things at…
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How to have a delightful Thanksgiving when you’re by yourself
Thanksgiving is creeping up quickly. Can you believe that it is only 2 days away! Crazy! Since I was a young kid Thanksgiving has always been my favorite Holiday. I love that you get to fix all your favorite foods, bake, relax, watch a Christmas movie, stuff your face and nobody will judge because that’s what Thanksgiving is for 🙂 …. but see how I didn’t mention anything about Family…
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10 helpful tips for hosting the best Thanksgiving no matter the size!
With Thanksgiving a little over a week away it’s time to start or for some to finalize the menu! I know this year our gatherings won’t be a large as they normally are and this will be the case for others worldwide but, that doesn’t mean you still can’t have an enjoyable day, just on the smaller scale. This Thanksgiving 2020 will be the fourth one that I am hosting/cooking.…
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5 natural ways to keep your home smelling fresh- eliminate oders
Since this whole self-isolation/quarantine has started I’ve found myself going out less and staying home more. Who’s with me!? 🙂 Because of this added time at home I am cleaning more, baking up a storm, and reading books like there’s no tomorrow! And as an introvert, I LOVE it! The Fall is quickly apporaching, in fact where I live the leaves have already started changing, insane, I know right! Plus,…
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8 important tips for the gluten-free cook or baker
Whether you suffer from celiac, mild gluten intolerance or you’re looking to stop eating gluten to benefit your life, cooking the gluten free way can be difficult. Now it’s not rocket science but as someone who has been living this way for a big chunk of her life, there are a number of things I wish I knew in the beginning that would have made all the difference later on.…
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15 Summer hacks you need to know to beat the heat!
Summer has fully set in and although the warm weather is amazing sometimes the heat can get to you. I know where I live the humidity and heat has been insane which can leave me feeling pretty crappy some days. To combat this there have been a number of hacks which I’ve been doing that have helped tremendusly! Now I am able to enjoy working outside and not worry about…
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10 important tips for the paleo cook or baker
Eating the paleo way is both amazing and annoying at the same time. There are so many added health benefits to following a paleo lifestyle but it also comes with the added stress of having to cook with flours you’ve probably never used, eliminate some of your favorite sauces since many of them are not paleo and stop eating peanut butter. Yes I know! You can’t eat peanut butter! Sadly…
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6 important tips for the Vegan cook and/or baker
Vegan cooking/baking can be difficult, even for the most advanced chef. Sometimes no matter how hard you try the ingredients just do not mix well and you’re left with a dish that tastes terrible. I am sure we’ve all been there. Of course over time you will become more comfortable with vegan substitutions and will even be able to start coming up with your own recipes. The same went for…
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20 fun things to do in self-isolation or quarantine- part 2
Month one of Quarantine/self-isolation is coming to a close and many, me included, are heading into month 2. I live in New York so the end doesn’t seem near the end and for many other states/countries, they also have a few more weeks indoors. I’ve recently taken up crocheting as a new hobby. This is my last week of school so I am going to have a lot of time…