Author Archives: Christie

A Birthday Letter to My Son

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Christie

Happy Birthday, my precious Gavin! I can’t believe you turned two today. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday that I held you for the first time. Celebrating your birthday floods my heart with the memories leading up to the day … Continue reading →

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The Secret to the Perfect Rice Krispie Treat

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Christie

Rice Krispie Treats. The dessert everyone loves. There is no doubt that at some time in your life you have put this tasty treat into your mouth (unless you really dislike marshmallows that is). And at some point in your … Continue reading →

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Just a Little Adoption Update

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Christie

It’s been a few weeks since I shared an adoption update, so I thought today would be the day I would share what has happened since then. While I would love to share that we are in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli (Gluten Free)

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Christie

One of my all-time favorite meals is Chicken Alfredo. It’s usually the dish I order when we go to an Italian restaurant. However, I rarely make it at home. So last week as I was trying to think of gluten-free … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner…” #19 Gluten Free Meal Plan

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Christie

 Today I am starting Week 4 of a gluten free diet…sort of anyway! This has been challenging for sure. I do great during the week, and then the weekend comes… So this weekend I am determined to do better. I … Continue reading →

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Build Your Own Baked Potato

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Christie

Simple. It’s how I plan my meals. I don’t do complicated. Complicated simply takes too much time, and time is a precious commodity. When it comes to my meal planning, I create a simple menu plan. Dishes with few ingredients. Meals … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Blog Party 2014

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Christie

Hi! My name is Christie. Just today I stumbled upon the Ultimate Blog Party. Being a relatively new blogger, I decided this is just what I needed. What an exciting opportunity this is!! I have the privilege of being a … Continue reading →

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Ranch Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Christie

Do you love simple meals? You know, the meals with little prep and few dishes to clean up. Or how about meals that you don’t have to keep a close eye on? If your answer is yes, then this meal … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner…? #18 Gluten Free Meal Plan

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Christie

Whew! Third week of gluten-free eating, and this week was a tough one for me to come up with our dinner plan. This past week we had some meals that my husband was not completely fond of, like tomato soup… … Continue reading →

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Crustless Cheddar Broccoli Quiche

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Christie

My family loves breakfast food. We love it so much that we often eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of my favorite breakfast dishes I like to make is a quiche. It’s so simple to make. It takes … Continue reading →

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