My girls made sure I had treats for the feasts of St. Nick and St. Lucy too. It IS possible to make gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free shortbread cookies! This is the second year they have made them for me and they are such a nice little treat...
The Annunciation from Rosary Flip BookSt. Patrick's Day, St. Joseph's Day, my husband's birthday, and now the Annunciation... So much to celebrate lately and it's been a nice little break right in the middle of this year's lenten season. Tonight we are headed to the...
Thank you all for the birthday wishes both here on the blog and over on Facebook and Instagram last week! My husband and I actually spent most of the day grocery shopping (Costco, Trader Joe's, Natural Grocers - first big shopping trip since before Christmas due to...
Beautiful birthday roses from my husband this morning!The girls baked and decorated this gorgeous and 100% AIP Raspberry Cake!(Update: They used this recipe from Autoimmune Wellness, substituting applesauce for the apple puree.) They also made AIP Raspberry Lemon...
I haven't posted an update on The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet in a long time... It was a rough summer! I started seeing a new doctor last spring and let him convince me to try a couple...
I can't even remember the last time I went on a road trip by myself... It's probably been at least 17 years, pre-marriage and children! I'm not someone who really needs "breaks" from my children, I prefer taking at least some of them with me when I have out-of-town...
The Autoimmune Protocol :: Homemade Guacamole I never did get around to sharing my guacamole recipe last year, after posting the Seven Snacks That Helped Me Survive the AIP Diet. I have had a few more requests for it lately so I dug the post out of my draft folder to...
The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body has been one of the best and most helpful resources that I have used while trying to improve my health this past year with the autoimmune protocol. I initially checked it out from our local library, but...
Last night I persevered and stuck with my diet, watching everyone else eat pizza and cake at our older boys' end-of-season party and award ceremony (they both received the Varsity award!) for their high school hockey team, while I snacked on a bag of plantain chips......
From Shower of Roses over at Instagram: After dropping my three oldest off at golf practice, the younger kids and I decided to head outside and enjoy this gorgeous spring weather too! #strawberrymilkshakes #oldfashionedringtossOne of these days I will hope...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
