To make dairy free chocolate chip cookies, I took the Original Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe and substituted two ingredients to make this dairy free version. Now all my kids can enjoy this classic cookie, which really should be a part of every childhood in my opinion. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Lazy Days of Summer
Family Update Ahh.. the lazy days of summer. I have to admit, they have not been so lazy around here, though that’s something I’ve been craving. Between caring for our newborn, house work, a basement renovation, getting our oldest ready for college, chasing a toddler and spending time with our other children, it’s been a bit more busy than lazy.
5 Topics to Discuss Before Marriage
My husband and I met when we were still kids in school. We were friends first and then young and in love. Though we discussed a lot of things through our 5 years of dating, there were some important topics we never really went over in much detail before marriage. Love really is blind in some ways, that’s probably a
Easy Taco Ring Recipe
This easy taco ring recipe is one of my family’s favorite dishes. This is a delicious and fairly simple meal to prepare. I also make separate beef filled pockets without dairy for my kiddos who have allergies. To make it a bit healthier than most versions I often use organic crescent rolls when I can find them, if you have
Peanut and Dairy Free Puppy Chow
One of my favorite snacks made allergy friendly. Similar to “Puppy Chow” or “Muddy Buddies”, this version has no nuts, dairy, or gluten. I made this easy and slightly addictive snack with only 4 ingredients! Ingredients 1 Box of Rice Cereal (about 8- 9 cups) 1 bag of dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips (such as simple truth organic from
10 Things Your Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home.
Many people (us included) will have a young one leaving to college or elsewhere this fall where they will be on their own at least part of the time. I realize that not every teen will be leaving home, some will be older before they leave the nest. This is especially true today with so many educational opportunities online
Graduation and Baby on the Way
Family Update At the end of April our baby girl (now 18yrs. old) threw me a baby shower with the help of my mother-in-law and some friends. They did a wonderful job, what a blessing to have such sweet people in my life. Here are some pics my daughter keeps telling me to share. Afterwards, my boys arrived in time
Easy Beef and Bean Tostadas
Ok, so I love Mexican food! I especially love quick meals that I can put together using fresh ingredients and these easy beef and bean tostadas are one of them. Everyone in our home likes tostadas and they can be easily made without dairy or wheat, so that’s a win for me. You can really get creative with a tostada.
10 Ways to Save Money
I don’t need to tell most of you that life has gotten more expensive lately. Seems like everything is on the rise. So I’ve put together these 10 ways to save money that hopefully may be of help to some of you looking to make your dollars go a little further. Of course some ways of saving money are easier
Amazing Twice Baked Potatoes
Nothing’s wrong with an ordinary baked potato with your favorite toppings, but if you want to kick it up several notches, try making these amazing twice baked potatoes! I’ve been making these for years now, and they are a house hold favorite. Definitely not fat free, or dairy free, but they are full of deliciousness! Ingredients: About 6 medium-large baking