GF Apple Pie Bread

Apples, apples, apples!

Yes, we have lots of apples thanks to Kylie's teacher who has an abundance of apple trees.

That being said, I have already canned apples sauce, frozen apple pie filling, and put apples in almost every meal AND we still have apples.

Today I decided to make my own apple bread...Gluten free style of course :)  Guess what...IT IS DELICIOUS!!!  Yes, I am a bit surprised but I figured I would share it with you all as well.

Kara's GF Apple Pie Bread:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar (or another sweetener of choice)
1/3 cup yogurt
1 cup GF flour blend of choice (you can use spelt*)
1/2 cup GF oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 apples, skinned and chopped

 Mix wet ingredients, add to dry.  Fold in apples.

Bake at 350 for 50 mins

*spelt is sometimes tolerated well by those with a gluten sensitivity.  For those with a serious allergy or ce

liac, please avoid!

I guess it's time for an update

It has been exactly 1 year since I blogged....

What new??  Kylie's in third grade, the star of the nutcracker play put on by her ballet school, loving school, life, and dance, and amazes me with her knowledge on a daily basis. 

Cooper is in 1st!  AHHHHHHHH!  My baby!  He loves life, soccer, and pokemon.  His smile is infectious and his hugs are delightful!

Addy is a big preschooler.  She too loves dance and doing anything her older sister thinks is "cool".  She is my quiet one but will make sure she is heard when need be!  Snuggles are required from both mom and dad on a daily basis!

Kallen!  Well, he is 2! He is FULL of energy and loves life.  His favorite show is "riding down the road with me"(a show all about trucks) and most of his time is spent potty training! 

Zach and I...well that's a whole other story...We are great, blessed, and in love :)

Young Living Oils

Don't know if you know this or not, but this past year, I started selling Young Living Oils.  I started mainly because I wanted the oils and couldn't get them unless I decided to be an independent distrubtor.  PLUS, they are the BEST essential oils there are!  Seriously!  I have learned so much about essential oils since starting this journey and want to share all these awesome things with everyone else.  So here is my October newsletter...If you want to be added to my newsletter, please leave a comment with your email address so I can put you on.

Happy Fall,

With the cold months approaching, we are all gearing up for cold and flu season.  I don't know about you but I tend to be a bit of a "germaphobe" at times.  When the first kid starts sniffing, I automatically start to panic...pull out my Essential Oil Handbook and call my homeopathic doctor.  That being said, I am going to try to prevent this panic BEFORE it starts this year.  What am I going to do you ask...

1.  I use Thieves cleaner on everything!  A. chemicals give me a serious headache. B. It makes my house smell DELICIOUS and C. It disinfects like the best of them WITHOUT the chemicals.  I bought one bottle in March and have only used a quarter of it thus far...this stuff lasts forever. 

2.  Speaking of thieves products, I also use thieves essential oil in my laundry to kill off any remaining germs that may be lingering on my children's clothing. You can also put a few drops in a diffuser or a small pot of boiling water to kill airborne germs. You can also use, lavender oil, Melaleuca, purification, or patchouli.

3.  Thieves hand sanitizer...A MUST THIS FALL AND WINTER!  I think I may purchase a TON of this stuff because I hate the smell of regular hand sanitizer and I cringe and what chemicals lurk in them. 


Now...what do we do when we actually get sick?  Stay tuned as I will explain in detail what essential oils we use and how to use them. 

Thanks for your support!

Kara

MIA

I know, I know...I have been MISSING!!!  You ask why???  4 kids...that is all I need to say about that. 

Anyways, now that 2 of them are in school, I guess I should start posting again! 

Enjoy!

She's 3 today

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Essential Oils EVERY mom needs

Many of you know that I started selling Young Living Oils recently. I can honestly say that I didn't do it for the money but just because I LOVE their oils. Being a family of 6, we tend to see our share of colds and viruses and to be honest with you, I am not a fan of antibiotics (for more than one reason). So we have had to treat these illnesses a bit different...with essential oils AND homeopathy (but that is for another post). We also use them in our laundry, household cleaners, bathes, on "boo boos", and for just about anything! The reason I am hooked on YL oils is because they are 1. organic, 2. therapeutic grade oils, 3. you can ingest them, and 4. they are the most deliciously smelling oils I have ever smelt!

Being new to the world of essential oils, I feel I am constantly looking up a new use for my oils. My friends have questioned what would be the best for their families. Some just know nothing about oils other than they smell good. That being said, I figured I would put together a few lists of oils that might interest y'all. For starters, I am going to focus on those oils every mom should have around. Just so you know...this is just my opinion!

The Mom Cabinet:

Lavender: You can use it for just about anything!

• Put it on cuts or scraped knees to alleviate pain.
• Helps those babies sleep better (and mama). Put a few drops in a spray bottle and spray on sheets.
  
• Feels great to massage into your neck after a loooonnnggg day/night
• Calms ear pain (don't put it in the ear). Rub behind the ear during ear infections.
• Put a few drops in the tub and relax.
• Put a few drops in your laundry detergent.
  

Peppermint: You always need to dilute this a carrier oil

• Holly headache! Rub some into your temples to help with headaches.
• Put a few drops in water for an afternoon pick me up.
• Place a few drops in the tub (with lavender) to help clear up a stuffy nose
• Have a sore throat or mussel ache. Rub some on the inflamed area to help with pain.
• Put a few drops in your humidifier at night to help with colds.
• Good for digestion!
  

Thieves: The everything oil

• You should totally read about thieves here. It is so interesting.
• Have a cold, virus, infection? Lather up your feet with thieves oil before bed. You will feel better in the morning.
• Clean just about anything with it. It has an antimicrobial component to it.
• Put some on your wrist and smell like Christmas :) The kids will come running.
• Ingest some to help build your immune system! Seriously!
  

Lemon: Think clean

• Put a few drops in water for an afternoon wake up call.
• Place some drops in your homemade cleaner for a fresh smell
• Use in recipes that call for lemon juice
• Although I haven't use it for this yet, it can be massaged into skin to improve circulation.

Eucalyptus: Vicks anyone?

• Arthritis, bronchitis, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis are a few of the things it helps with.
• If your kid has a cold (or you) put some in your humidifier.
  
• Rub some (diluted) on your chest before bed!
  

Dinner time!!

If you haven't seen a theme here yet, you haven't been reading for long. I like to save money. Seriously! I HATE spending money on useless things. Grocery's being one of them...and, as I have said before, I make a weekly menu followed by a grocery list. Just in case you were short on ideas for this week, here is what we will be eating at the Riedl household this week!

Monday~ Salsa Cube Steak, baked broccoli

Tuesday~Easy chicken stir fry with rice (I added chicken)

Wednesday~Chicken parm with salad

Thursday~Marinated baked pork chops with baked carrots and rice

Friday~Sweet and sour chicken with fried rice

Saturday~ Out

Sunday~ Steak fajitas with baked nachos


Lunch:
PB&J
turkey/cheese rolls
apples with peanut butter and veggies
egg salad
tuna fish
smoothies


Grocery list:
frozen strawberries
sauce
chicken
pork chops
cheese (2 packs)
spinach
apples (2 bags)
bananas
mayo
ketchup
milk
eggs
tortillas
carrots
frozen mixed veggies
oats
one kids snack item