Great Gluten Free cookbook

I hate when you have the motivation to buy a cookbook, for whatever reason, and you get something that is not practical, has crazy meals that your family wouldn't even touch or required you to be at home in the kitchen ALL day! With a newly found love for being gluten free, I need something that is practical, has meals that my entire family can eat and gives me quick and delicious recipes: this is it! http://simmerandboil.cookinglight.com/2011/07/cooking-light-goes-gluten-free-in-a-new-cookbook.html There are so many recipes that we have disovered and love, but there is one that even my husband was excited about and shared his love for with others: Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-and-mushroom-lasagna-10000000223655/ The only thing different is that I used GF lasagna noodles and GF marinara sauce and as low fat cheese that I could find. I also did NOT use any mozzarella cheese ( try to elminate as much dairy as possible) and used freshly shaved parmesan cheese, which provided a yummy and strong flavor. If you try it, let me know what you think!

Things I love...

YOGA!! Okay so I am one you see in the weight room or doing some crazy exercise with loud music...Not one that you see bending and stretching on a purple mat, in a quiet room with soothing music, alongside a group of others and being "in touch" with my inner feelings. I have a hard enough time expressing my inner feelings and being in touch with my inner thoughts already, why spend 45 minutes trying to do the same when I could totally be doing something else! However, it was just the challenge I needed! About 5 minutes into it, I was sweating up a storm and feeling more confident about my abilities. Sure, i had done a yoga class here and there or did my stretching after an intense workout, but this was great! The only issue, okay maybe not the only one, is that my hands were even sweating and made it hard to grip the mat... But they do make gloves for that! Awesome, huh? No excuses! At the very end, I have never felt so calm and in touch with my body- especially since going gluten-free and I seriously think I heard my mind and body tell eachother a huge thank you for taking care of eachother! Thanks to my sis and aunt for joining me and I look forward to the next chance I can get to do yoga! We all know it has benefits, but if you would like to read more: http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogabenefits.asp

Apologies...

I apologize but this week has been a bit crazy for me and I haven't had much time to do anything but work and sleep... Barely even saw my family :( With that said, I am glad to be able to take the day and spend time with my daughter and remind myself that I am a Mom and I matter and despite the drama of others, my life is worthy and I am truly blessed. I have a great husband and daughter, I have a group of friends that want nothing more than to connect with my life but are also understanding that my life is completely crazy and limiting, great coworkers who allow me to share my frustrations and flaws while offering support, great family who like to spend time together and a God that truly loves me and really does have a purpose for me, even if I don't totally see it. I look forward to getting back into the swing of things and regularly posting my thoughts, feelings, things I love, insights and such.... Thanks for sticking with me!