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Menu Plan Monday – Week of March 6, 2017 (Gluten Free)

03/06/2017
Pot Roast, Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Strawberries, and Whipped Cream

Beef Hash

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Rice, Veggies

Spaghetti with meatballs

Spaghetti squash with pesto and Parmesan cheese for me

Boys have activities that involve them eating out so Hubby and I are on our own.

For more menus, please visit Menu Plan Monday at I’m an Organizing Junkie.
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What Surprised Me About Getting a Tattoo

03/05/2017
1. It didn’t hurt at first.

When I was getting my tattoo, I ended up feeling a lot more pressure than pain. There was a few times I actually felt pain. However, most of the time it was more pressure.

Two days later, I felt pain especially when I moved my left arm.

I was just looking at the pain chart for tattoos. Shoulders are supposed to be the least painful so I’m glad that’s where my tattoo is located.

2. After getting the tattoo, I was in shock. I felt emotionally and physically drained.

We went to Zoup afterwards. I remember feeling as though I had run a million miles.

It took my body at least 2 hours to stop feeling that shock. Then I was ready to take on the world.

I took my mom on a shopping errand after we got home from getting the tattoo.

The Sunset as we were running our errands

3. How I would only have to wear the bandage for two hours

Once I got the tattoo, it was covered with a bandage. I only needed to wear it until I got home. That’s it. I was supposed to allow the tattoo to breath so it could heal.

4. How much I would I would fall more and more in love with it.

I love looking at the tattoo. It’s so pretty.

5. How much I would have to care for the tattoo during the first two weeks

I had to make sure I washed my hand each time I took care of the tattoo. I also had to use only all natural non scented soap to wash my tattoo. Then I had to rub coconut oil over the tattoo. I could only use paper towels to dry my tattoo.

I was not allowed to scratch my tattoo because it could spread bacteria and cause the ink to smear.

Have a magical day,
Traci
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Disney Springs

03/04/2017
Join me on Saturdays to see photos from our Universal Studios/ Walt Disney Resort vacation during Thanksgiving.

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An Unforgettable Experience

03/02/2017
5. Throwback Thursday: Choose a photo from a previous February and write a poem or a blog post. (more…)
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Can I Ask For a Favor?

03/01/2017
I can’t always come up with ideas for blog posts so I came up with a short poll with possible ideas for the blog.

Can you please fill out the poll?

Thanks and Have a Magical Day,
Traci
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Menu Plan Monday – Week of February 27, 2017 (Gluten Free)

02/27/2017
“Fried” Chicken with gluten free baking flour, roasted asparagus, cauliflower mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, cooked carrots, salad, gluten free biscuits

Tacos

Sausage, Gluten free mac and cheese, Green beans made in the slow cooker

Breakfast for dinner – Ash Wednesday

??? – To Be Determined

You are on your own.
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Blender Muffins (Gluten Free)

02/26/2017
Since I’ve gone gluten-free, I am trying to find new ways to enjoy some of my favorite foods.
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Characters in Flight – Walt Disney World

02/25/2017
Join me on Saturdays to see photos from our Universal Studios/ Walt Disney Resort vacation during Thanksgiving.

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“Slow Down . . .You are in Folly”

02/23/2017
Southern charm!

People with cutest Southern accents!

Beautiful beaches and scenery!

Full of history!

Full of mystery!

Ghost stories galore!

The yummiest food!

All of these descriptions describe one of my favorite places to visit. In fact, I’m visiting it in 4 months.

So where is this paradise? It’s one of the beaches located close to Charleston, South Carolina.

I’ve shared these photos before when I wrote about our Super Trip in 2013.

Since I’m getting ready to visit once again, I’m going to share lots of photos from Folly Beach and Charleston.

I’m sharing nine different slideshows of photos from our 2013 trip. I’ve captioned all of the photos. You can pause the photos to view them better and look at them at your leisure.

Random Shots

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More Random Shots

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Downtown Charleston

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Back to Folly Beach

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More Downtown Charleston

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Folly Beach and the Angel Oak

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Folly Beach

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Even More of Downtown Charleston and the Angel Oak

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And finally back to Folly Beach

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I hope you enjoyed the slideshows of one of my favorite places to visit.

Where is your favorite places to visit?

Have a magical day,
Traci
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Checking In – Gluten Free Diet – February 21 Update

02/21/2017
I have been trying to avoid gluten for 3 weeks now. For the most part, I’m doing a pretty good job with it.

Then there are the times I screw up unintentionally and end up with either my stomach hurting or a headache. It’s usually a headache that occurs which is a pain.
1. Steak and Shake – I found a list of gluten free foods on the web. I ended up with the biggest headache after eating it. People had commented on the post there is a possibility of cross contamination with the shake machine. Next time I won’t order the milk shake.
2. My granola – I read the ingredient list over and over again. I missed the fact there was malt barley in the granola. Once I realized it, I stopped eating the granola. I ended up with a slight headache and stomach ache afterwards. (My mom took the bag of granola so I wouldn’t waste it.)
3. Soup – I ordered a corn chowder at a local farmer’s market. It had roux of flour. Luckily once I figured it out, I took it home and Hubby finished it. I still ended up with a headache afterwards.
I’ve also had some successes with eating gluten free.
1. We had a progressive dinner for Valentine’s Day through my church. I ate and ate that night. They had a lot of gluten free options. I ended up eating meat and cheese and veggies for my appetizers. Barbecue for my dinner minus the roll. And chocolate dipped cherries and strawberries for my dessert. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to eat anything.
2. Our belated Valentine’s Day dinner – We went out to bd’s Mongolian Grill. I highly suggest it if you have a gluten allergy. They label which sauces are gluten free and will cook your food separately in the kitchen. The soups and desserts are not gluten free so be aware of that. I ended up eating a shrimp and steak stir fry with lots of veggies. I used their sweet and sour sauce and brought my own gluten free soy sauce. We went to Cold Stone Creamery for my dessert. I got a mint chocolate mix in without the brownie. I loved the fact I had a great meal out without a headache afterwards. (It also helped I got to see one of my former students while we were out.)
The next step is to see a doctor about this gluten issue.

Have a magical day,
Traci
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