Month: May 2020

Family, Food, Lifestyle, Recipes

Delicious Lemon Lush Dessert/Gluten-Free

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Growing up I had a favorite lemon dessert and it was this Lemon Lush Dessert. 

When I was diagnosed with celiacs disease lemon lush dessert was just one more item that I couldn’t eat and enjoy.

However, after years of working on gluten-free cooking, I have finally perfected this recipe gluten-free!  I hope you enjoy it and please comment below if you end up making it!

Recipe is written out below the video:

 

 

Gluten-Free Lemon Lush Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour (I use cup4cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided out
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package lemon instant pudding mix
  • 2 2/3 Cups Milk
  • canola oil spray (grease pan lightly)

 

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2. In medium bowl combine flour, walnuts and butter and mix until well combined.

3. Press onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan, bake until lightly brown, about 15 minutes.

4. Let crust cool.

5. In a medium bowl, place cream cheese and mix or beat with a beater.

6. Add powdered sugar and mix or beat until the texture is fluffy.

7. Add 1 cup whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and fold in.

8. Spread over cooled crust.

9. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mixes and milk. Beat this mixture until thickened.

10. Spread this mixture on top of cream cheese layer.

11. Next top the remaining cool whip over the pudding layer.

12. Optional, add walnut crumbs over the top of the layers.

13. Cover the dessert and allow to chill in the fridge for at least an hour.

14. Eat and enjoy!!

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Until Next Time!

 

xoxo,

 

Christy Lee

Clothing & Accessories, Lifestyle

Day 5: Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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If your husband is like mine, he doesn’t love wearing all the “girly” aprons.

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A few years back I bought a more “manly” looking apron for my husband to BBQ in and he has basically worn it out!

So…. if your husband likes to BBQ or cook at all.…surprise him for Father’s Day with an apron that he will be proud to wear.

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Jane.com has a wide variety of aprons for men,  and I know these particular aprons  will receive the stamped approval of looking “manly” enough to wear. 

Even better, these aprons ship for only $15.78

To purchase an apron, click here.

 

More Father’s Day gift ideas coming your way tomorrow!

 

 

xoxo,

Christy Lee

Clothing & Accessories, Lifestyle

Day 4: Father’s Day Gift Ideas!

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Sometimes you have to think outside the box for a good gift for dad.

So if your dad tends to buy things for himself and you’re puzzled about what to get him… buy him a magazine subscription!

Magazine subscriptions are fun, informative and something to look forward to each month.

My husband loves backpacking and the outdoors hence why I chose this specific magazine … however, if you go look over at Amazon’s website, you’ll be impressed how many magazine options they have.

And guess what?!

There are so many magazines that are available at a great price .

To check out the backpacking subscription I am getting my husband, click here.

See you tomorrow!

Xoxo ,

Christy Lee

Good Reads, Lifestyle

Day 2: Father’s Day Gift ideas

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Today’s gift is for those Fathers that like sports, specifically football.

The former quarterback of the 49ers, Steve Young, wrote a wonderful book entitled “QB:My Life Behind the Spiral.”

This book goes into detail about Steve Young’s football career and his life. The book addresses Young’s biggest weaknesses as well as his successes.

I myself enjoyed this book and I’m sure your dad would too.

Click here to purchase!

Xoxo,

Christy Lee

Beauty & Skincare, Family, Lifestyle

Day 1: Father’s Day gift ideas!

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From now until Father’s Day I will be sharing a great gift idea each day!

Today I wanted to share the Men’s skincare line from Maskcara Beauty called Tres Leches.

Don’t leave dad out of having great skin! This skin care system comes with a cleanser, toner, moisturizer and 3 microfiber clothes.

People that use this skincare system love it and I’m sure your dad will too!

The Tres Leches line costs $140.00 plus tax…. and shipping is FREE.

Investing in your skin is always a great idea.

Click here to purchase the Men’s Tres Leches line.

Xoxo,

Christy

Food, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Tasty Korean Beef/Gluten-Free

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This Korean Beef recipe has been a family favorite for years. The best part with this recipe, is that if you use Braggs Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce … it’s a simple way to keep it gluten-free and also flavorful.

This recipe only takes about 30 -40 minutes to prep and make.

Our family loves eating this Korean Beef over rice or rice noodles.

The recipe and instructions are below, go make it for your family this week!

Korean Beef Recipe:

 

Ingredients:

  • 1lb hamburger
  • 1 Tablespoon EVOO
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • sprinkle lawrys seasoning salt

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame oil 
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • dash of white pepper
  • dash of crushed red pepper 

 

Directions:

1. Place frying pan on medium heat.

2. Add olive oil and spread it across the pan.

3. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.

4. Place hamburger in pan and cook thoroughly.

5. Drain fat from hamburger, set aside.

6. Start making the sauce in a separate bowl.

7. Add all sauce ingredients and stir thoroughly so there’s no clumps.

8. Turn hamburger pan back on low heat and stir in sauce.

9. Let the sauce cook in for 5 minutes.

10. Place Korean beef on top of rice.

11. Garnish Korean beef with green onion.

12. Enjoy!  

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Until next time!

Xoxo,

Christy Lee

Clothing & Accessories, Lifestyle

5 Cute and Trendy Accessories You’ll Love for Under $12!!

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When it comes to accessories, I can not help myself!

I feel like cute and stylish accessories can add so much to an outfit.

Even better, I LOVE when accessories come at a great price.

So I wanted to share 5 cute and trendy accessories for under $12!

Yes you heard me!

If you know me you know I LOVE Jane.com for all their cute accessories.

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After sifting through many options I have narrowed down my top five favorite accessories!

So get shopping for some cute new accessories to jazz up your fun summer outfits!*

 

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Elevated Natural Stone Bracelets

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These beautiful bracelets include semi-precious beads with gorgeous gold accents.

I love that these bracelets come in a variety of colors. 

These bracelets ship for only $10.98

To purchase these bracelets click here.

 

 

 

 

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These beautiful leather earrings are not only stylish, but lightweight and simple.

These earrings come in a variety of colors to match any outfit you wear.

Even better is the price, these earrings ship for only $6.98

 

To purchase these gorgeous earrings, click here

 

 

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I love these dreamy layering bracelet sets!

The varieties offered in this set are all very cute.

Layered bracelets are very much the new trend right now. 

This cute bracelet set ships for only $7.99

Click here to purchase this layered bracelet

 

 

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If you haven’t seen layered necklaces yet, start looking around and you’re about to see more and more!

Layered necklaces are very popular right now and they give women a very feminine and classical look.

This beautiful gold layered necklace with matching earrings is a beautiful set.

This necklace ships for only 11.98

To purchase click here

 

 

 

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These wedding rings are wonderful and extremely comfortable to wear

The rings for women come in a pack of six

The rings for men come in a pack of three *Could make a great Father’s Day Gift!

These silicone rings come in a variety of colors. 

And at the price of only $9.99 you can’t beat this deal!

Click here to purchase

 

So weather it is shopping for yourself, or shopping for a friend, I hope you found something you enjoyed!

 

Until next time,

 

xoxo,

 

Christy Lee

 

Food, Gluten-Free, Lifestyle

Where to Shop for Gluten-Free Food!

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I absolutely love shopping at Sprouts Farmer’s Market! It seems like every time I go I find a new gluten-free food item which is always fun and exciting.

 

Check out the video above and check out the link for Sprouts here, to find some of my favorite gluten-free items.

 

What is your favorite grocery store to shop at for gluten-free food items?

 

See you next week for Gluten-Free Friday Flavors!

 

xoxo,

 

Christy Lee

Good Reads, Lifestyle

How to take time to Read

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If you’re following me, you’ll notice this month my goal is to take time for your mental health.

Last week I worked on my mental health by listening to a podcast everyday …. this week my goal is to read for 20 minutes a day. It’s amazing how reading does wonders for your mind and mental health. Reading is a great way to relax and get absorbed into a story.

Relax and Read!

I know it’s EASY to find reasons not to read a book. However, reading a book is so great for mental health in a variety of ways. Here is a list of ways to take time for reading without feeling guilty :

1. Read a book that helps you learn a new skill and feel accomplished after your finished reading. Even if the skill is a “self- help” or “how to better your life” type of book… read it.

2. Find a genre you know you love. When you’re easily sucked into a book there’s less of a reason to think about your long “to-do” list while reading.

3. Remind yourself that reading is taking time-out for yourself and it’s not selfish … reading is uplifting and can help you be more productive in the long run.

4. With the great weather starting to settle in… read a book outside to soak up some natural vitamin d as well.

5. Join a book club and read along with your group. Being able to socialize and discuss the book is not only fun, but great for your deep thinking skills!

So …..go find a book you think you’ll enjoy and start reading!

During this pandemic where the world has turned upside down a bit, take time to enjoy some fun reading and I think you will be surprised by the positive effect reading has on your mental health and stability.

Here is a list of resources to follow to find some great books!

@moms.book.club

Amazons best sellers

Brookeromney.com has a great book list!

Until next time!

Xoxo,

Christy Lee