I have come across yet another blog hop and the hopping just won't stop, and I love it!!! Happy Hopping all!!!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A Happily Healthy Find-Katz Gluten Free
A Happily Healthy Find-Katz Gluten Free
I recently began a search concerning my family's overall eating habits. My oldest son (now 16) has always had a large amount of food allergies which we dealt with by simply avoiding the things that he is allergic to. What resulted was a very limited amount of items that were consumed in my household and subsequently a very bland grocery list. For the last 10 years, our grocery list hardly ever varied. We mainly avoided nuts, wheat, and dairy products. This kept him healthy and taught our other two children to truly watch what they eat. That worked for a long time, actually up until now. I realized after a very lengthy physical for my youngest son (11), that he is not getting enough nutrients in his diet. It seems that by limiting our diet to such a great extent, I have actually caused my son to be a bit under-nourished. I always gave them the supplements that I thought they needed, who would have thought it wasn't enough. To top things off, I find out that my son has a bowel disorder, most likely complicated by his limited diet. Can you say WOW!!?? The disorder is not serious, but we need to treat it as such so that he can become regular again. His pediatrician suggested placing him on a Gluten-free diet along with his supplements and hopefully within the next three months, we can see some positive results. I won't go into details about his condition because 11 is a very sensitive age and he would be totally mortified if I discussed "his ailment" in detail online.
Any-who...my search for Gluten-free products in my area was a bit like trying to find a needle in a haystack. (always hated that phrase, I mean really, who's sewing when they are near a haystack??) I came up with a few places, but the cost of the products was totally astronomical. I averaged the cost of the products into my weekly grocery budget and realized that I need to seek other alternatives. With the Gluten-free products added (and others substantially reduced), my grocery bill would almost triple. That is not going to fly in my house!! After this deduction I began searching online for affordable products that both taste great and won't blow my grocery bill up like an H-bomb.
As if it were fate, the very first company I came across, Katz Gluten Free, not only offered great prices, they have a *free*(you pay shipping) sample pack that allows you to try their products without committing to a large quantity. Absolute genius in my book!!
Well My sample pack arrived today and all I could say was wow! It included 4 different breads, a slice of cake, a roll, a muffin, a cupcake, cookies, and rugelech. This is probably the most amazing and generous sample pack ever. I am saving most of it for my son to try, but I absolutely had to try the chocolate cupcake. I am a complete chocoholic and the fact that this contained no dairy intrigued me to say the least (I have a very recent lactose sensitivity). Let me tell you, and this is no exaggeration, this was THE best chocolate cupcake that I have ever had in my life. I mean that! Don't take that statement lightly either. My chocolate obsession goes deep!! Also, what this means is that my oldest son can have them too. No more lack-luster dessert disappointment for him!! Even if you are not one that "needs" gluten-free products, you simply must try Katz Gluten Free.
What makes this feel even more special for me is that just last Friday (9/17), I won a $25 GC for Katz Gluten Free over at Survey Junkie's blog. WOOT, WOOT!! Like I said in the beginning, it must be fate. I think we will be customers for a long time to come!!
**Disclaimer: The opinions in this review are 100% honest and my own. I purchased the aforementioned products with my own money and I was not asked to do this review by Katz Gluten Free or Survey Junkie. No compensation was received in any form. **
ALL ABOARD THE TUESDAY TRAIN!!!
While hopping around the blogosphere, I came across another blog hop of interest. Be sure to check out the hosts of this blog hop, This Little Family and I'm Just Sayin'(Awesome blogs ladies!!)
Follow Me Back Tuesday Blog Hop
Follow Me Back Tuesday Blog Hop
It's way past time for me get back into blog hopping. My first attempt was a colossally, epic fail due to my increasing lack of focus and all around scatterbrained manner. This time around, I hope to find some new and interesting blogs to add to my daily read and regain my focus at the same time. Wish me luck!! (I think I'll need it ☺)
This is the latest hop I decided to link up with. Be sure to check out the host blogs first because, as with all blog hops, there are rules. Hosted by: Survey Junkie, Little Yaya's, Review Retreat, and Boobies, Babies, & A Blog, with guest host for this week Traci66(congrats Traci!!) Happy Hopping all!! ☺
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thirty Questions--Thirty Days--Day 12: How You Found Out About Blogs and Why You Made One
I am not really certain where I learned about blogs (My sister-in-law, my sister, Sex and the City). I knew they were around for a while but never tried my hand at it. There was always this voice in the back of my heading saying that blogging was too impersonal a venue for a journal. You see, that's all I thought blogging was, that is until recently. Now I know that there is so much more involved. I have read and followed blogs that touch on every aspect you can think of, with my focus right now on blogs that host giveaways. (I just love free stuff!!)
My reasons for starting a blog are simple. I have a desire to write. There is no real, concrete way to explain it all, except that I always felt compelled to put word to paper. I have kept a journal for years and this blog was meant to be an extension of that. However, while on this journey, I learned that blogging could also become a business. I am learning the ins and outs of that world slowly, but surely
Friday, September 17, 2010
My Dream...One Of Them Anyway...Deferred
Thirty Questions-Thirty Days: Day 11 Another Picture Of You and Your Friends
As I stated in an earlier entry, My family are my friends, and my friends are my family, that's just the way I like it☻. These pictures are of me and those I like to call my besties!! (Ialso wanted to mention that if you wish to do this too, you can find the list of questions here→THIRTY QUESTI0NS☻☻☻
Me and My Sister---Love her to pieces and wouldn't trade her for the world♥♥♥
Me, My Hubby, My Mom, & My Stepdad--Roadies for life!!☺☺☺☺
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