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July 28, 2011
- in Baking & Cooking , Reviews by Alexis Rodrigo
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Review: Babycakes Cookbook by Erin McKenna
The very first gluten-free, vegan baking cookbook I ever bought was Erin McKenna’s Babycakes: Vegan, (Mostly) Gluten-Free and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York’s Most Talked-About Bakery. With a cover like this, can you blame me? I went home excited to bake for my food-allergic son. But a quick look at the reviews on Amazon.com […]
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July 22, 2011
- in Baking & Cooking by Alexis Rodrigo
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Tips for Successful Gluten-free, Vegan Baking
Due to my son’s food allergies, I’ve been experimenting with gluten-free, vegan baking. My failures and successes have inspired me to compile a list of tips for others who want or need to bake without wheat, gluten, eggs, and dairy. Before I proceed with my tips, let me just say that gluten-free baking, by itself, […]
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July 13, 2011
- in Gardening by Alexis Rodrigo
Easy Guide to Composting
Making your own compost can be an economical way to use kitchen scraps and yard waste, and it is a natural means of keeping your yard, garden, and plants healthy. If you’d like to get started composting, here are some simple guidelines. How Much? Before you begin, sit down and think about how much compost […]
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July 12, 2011
- in Health & Beauty , Reviews by Alexis Rodrigo
Bug Bite Ointment by Hyland’s
Summertime is here and unfortunately, with summer and sun, come bugs and bug bites. Bug bites can be mostly avoided by using the appropriate bug spray. But if you or your kids got bitten by mosquitoes or other biting insects, you might experience uncomfortable swelling, itching or even pain. Especially when out in the woods […]
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July 11, 2011
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Make a Treasure/Jewelry Box with Popsicle Sticks
Children love to find things while walking around the neighborhood, in the park, or around the house. Often they want to place their found treasures in a special box. Teach them how to make a treasure/jewelry box with Popsicle sticks and they’ll have something where they can save all their special items. There are a […]
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