Every year since I have been writing online I have struggled over what to do with October, particularly the last day of the month. Halloween is not something I celebrate or believe in. It seems that there is enough darkness, death and evil in the world without celebrating it. Let’s face it, in spite ofContinue reading “It’s National Apple Month”
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It’s National Ice Cream Month!
July is National Ice Cream Month by Presidential Proclamation 5219, signed by then President Reagan on July 9, 1984. But did you know that today, July 17 is also National Ice Cream Day? Ice cream is certainly one way I enjoy my journey through life. Let’s think about ways we can celebrate ice cream. Try aContinue reading “It’s National Ice Cream Month!”
Take a Day Off
Today is celebrated in the United States as Independence Day. For many this is a day off of work. If this is a day off for you I encourage you to actually take the day off. This means not using the “extra” day to get caught up on housework, your blog, social networking or thatContinue reading “Take a Day Off”
Reasons to Celebrate December
Genies Note: I have moved this post up a bit to allow for something special in December. I hope you have enjoyed the Reason to Celebrate series this year. Don’t forget every day is a reason to celebrate! There are always reasons to celebrate life if you just look around you. During November there are obvious holidaysContinue reading “Reasons to Celebrate December”
12 Tips for Gluten Free Living #12: Find Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Meal
The holidays are approaching and many people with food restrictions are dreading the holiday dinner. When people talk about this they often use the word “surviving” but with careful thought and planning it is possible to actually enjoy the holiday meal. These are my suggestions for ways to actually enjoy the holiday meal, even withContinue reading “12 Tips for Gluten Free Living #12: Find Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Meal”
Reasons to Celebrate November
There are always reasons to celebrate life if you just look around you. During November there are obvious holidays we all know about on my calendar including, All Saints Day (1), Veterans Day US) (11), Remembrance Day (Canada) (11) and Thanksgiving (US) (26). But did you know that November is: Aviation History Month Child Safety Protection Month International Drum MonthContinue reading “Reasons to Celebrate November”
National Ice Cream Day (Dairy Free Version)
This being National Ice Cream Day I couldn’t resist celebrating with one of my favorite flavors of fruit cream. Carrot Cake Fruit Cream Carrot Cake Fruit Cream Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins Ingredients 2 cups frozen mashed bananas ½ cup coconut milk beverage (in the carton) ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup finely grated carrotsContinue reading “National Ice Cream Day (Dairy Free Version)”
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Revisited
Since some of you may have missed the gluten free Cinco de Mayo progressive dinner last year with Shirley of Gluten Free Easily, Anne Marie of My Sweet Marie, and Carrie of Gluten Free Fabulous I have decided to revisit that post this year. Get ready for a FIESTA! https://espirational.com/2014/05/05/an-espirational-cinco-de-mayo-progressive-dinner/
National Picnic Day — A Day Late
Yesterday was National Picnic Day and yes, I found it too late. But better late than never, right? I am a big fan of eating outside. Actually I am a big fan of getting outside any way possible, but eating outside in nature is special. Breathing the fresh air and enjoying the sightsContinue reading “National Picnic Day — A Day Late”
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