Welcome to My Blog…

Step into my unfiltered reality, where I share real-life moments in hopes to inspire and encourage others. This is more than a blog; it's a candid exploration of homeschooling triumphs, the rollercoaster of parenting, delightful recipes from our allergy-friendly kitchen to yours, and a guide to crafting a well-balanced lifestyle.

Join me as I navigate the ups and downs of everyday life and share our stories.

Opinions, Opinions, Opinions…
Nikki K. Nikki K.

Opinions, Opinions, Opinions…

I thought I’d start something new around here. For a while I have been doing a somewhat weekly quote over on social media. I’ve really appreciated the exercise of searching out meaningful words to stop and think about.

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Traveling with Food Allergies
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Traveling with Food Allergies

I’ve been living with food allergies and intolerances for multiple decades and my 9-year old was diagnosed at just 6-months old. You might say I’ve learned a thing or two in my time on how to adequately adapt and set expectations to ensure we can live life to our fullest extent.

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Gluten-Free Banana Oat Loaf
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Gluten-Free Banana Oat Loaf

This recipe is a big hit in my house. Kiddo doesn’t like the texture of most baked goods, so she doesn’t care for traditional banana bread. This baked loaf is packed with oats which gives it enough of a texture change for her to love it.

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DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
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DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

Cleaners and Allergies, Oh My!

I’ve got a different kind of recipe for you today, but it’s one I make every week! It’s for homemade all purpose cleaner.

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No Whey Smooches Review
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No Whey Smooches Review

Yes way 😉 And no, that wasn’t a typo up above. If you haven’t heard of No Whey Chocolate, stop what you’re doing and go check them out. They are hands down the best tasting vegan chocolate I’ve had.

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Smokey Tofu and Veg
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Smokey Tofu and Veg

Oh baby, do I have a good one for you today! This is one of my classic, “What the heck am I going to make tonight?!” meals.

You know what I’m talking about, right? Those nights when dance practice goes late, or you’re rushing to a volunteer meeting but you just need FOOD. Yeah, those nights.

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Marinated Tofu
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Marinated Tofu

You’re in for a treat today! I’ve got my favorite tofu marinade for you.

This is a bit of a fun one because it’s very easy to manipulate. I’m going to give you some general parameters, then a bunch of tips to make it perfect for your tastebuds.

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