One year ago, in late September, just as I had finally gotten a pattern down of how the school year was going to look in 2020, my mother was diagnosed…
One Mom’s Perspective on 2020
I hope that 2021 challenges me to do better and to be better than I am today. I hope I never forget how lonely this year has been, so I will be a better friend and community member.
Transitioning from School to Home: How to Make a Schedule that’s Right for YOU!
Hi friends, I’m Gretchen L., and I’ve been an online instructor for over ten years. Let me help guide you through this transition, so your students get the most out of their time over the coming weeks. My advice includes best practices I’ve learned over years of teaching and consulting. I want to help your child(ren) continue to make academic progress, as I help my own kids go through this transition.
A Mom’s Quick Guide to Prepping for Sickness
In a little over two months, an unknown virus became a daily conversation item in my home and my community. With so much information coming at me from different directions, I found it necessary to sift through some of the sensationalism and come up with some common-sense steps for how my household would respond to the virus that’s circulating worldwide.
Can I Vent for a Moment, One Gluten Free Mom to Another?
Hey, y’all, can I vent for a moment? My kiddo got glutened last week at school. Lo and behold, he’s truly sick this week. It’s either the flu or strep;…
5 Easy Ways To Stop Worrying Right Now!
Who do you want to be all day long? Do you want to be the mom who cannot stop worrying or complaining that things aren’t working out correctly? Or do you want to be the mom who charges forward no matter the challenges that lay in front of her and her family?
10 Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free Easter Candies
Believe it or not, there are a ton of easy, gluten-free choices in terms of candy. However, those with Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, and other allergies should always be cautious, especially around the holidays.
Getting a Diagnosis for Our Gluten Free Kid (GFK)
My kiddo has been through so many tests, and in many ways, it is a relief to know that he (we) will finally have something concrete to pin all of his symptoms on. In other ways, getting the procedure done is a bit unsettling. Any time your child is put under anesthesia, there is the potential for something to go awry. Everyone has told us that it is an easy procedure, but I’m a mom people. It’s my job to worry.
Ultimate Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Moist and delicious cake choke full of extras makes this gluten free treat a stand out among others. With cream cheese frosting and pecan crumbles, this cake is a must try.
