Gluten free for a happy tummy

I have been M.I.A.  School takes the priority.  This semester is about halfway done and I've been busy loving every second of it.  Transitioning into a more autonomous role was the best decision I ever made and the end is in site.

On less than positive note I have been dealing with my tummy issues and finally am trying to maintain a gluten free diet (it hasn't even been a week so I can't toot my own horn yet).  I'm getting to the point where it is no longer worth it for me to "cheat."  Those temporary moments of bliss devouring Domino's and bagels are not worth the amount of time I suffer afterwords  And even though I balance my diet when I cheat it seems to negate the times I eat clean.  The reality is life will go on without me eating the crap that I love oh so much.  Plus there are some great recipes out there for a lot of "crap" made gluten free.  Take this chocolate cake made with quinoa from Mel's Kitchen.  It looks amazing and the reviews are raving about it.  My beautiful new food processor should be here on Tuesday and I can't wait to make this cake!

I'm excited to be gluten free this time around because there is a lot more information and tips for clean eating, recipes, and products to cater to my needs.  Here goes nothing...or here goes a new, healthier, tummy feel good me!  

Candy Contour Update and Wick Candles

So my intention was to start a new blog so I could blog more frequently, but unfortunately a lot has been going on lately and it has been difficult to find any free time.  I will say though, that I finally had a chance to try on the Candy Contour bra by Adore Me that I wrote about in my last post and it is a winner!  

The longline fit is very slimming and, while the style makes you look Va Va Voom, it is very comfortable.  Now, however, I must patiently wait for the design to be made in some new colors...  

The weather here on the East Coast has been awful and I have never been, nor will I ever be, an outdoor, winter weather kind of gal.  And frankly I have way too much work and studying to do to find any time to take a moment to go have fun.  This is my life for a while and I accepted it.  Since I have no choice, but to be a homebody, I have been burning a lot of candles lately.  My sister in law turned me on to WoodWick candles when she gave me one years ago as a gift and it was blessing and curse because a) they are awesome, b) they have a loud crackle that soothes my soul, c) I became addicted to candles, d) they are expensive (for for a candle).  Campfire Marshmallow is amazing!  

Eco Wix

Another brand I like that is a fraction of the price ($7.99) is Eco Wix.  You can find them at Home Goods and they burn for hours longer than the WoodWick candles, however, their crackle is significantly quieter to the point that sometimes you do not hear the noise at all.  I personally prefer the ambient noise of the WoodWick candles for studying and like I mentioned earlier I'm addicted to Campfire Marshmallow.   Eco Wix is a decent alternative, but I say shell out the cash and go for the WoodWick!