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Author Aslihan Sabanci Shares Gluten-Free Cooking Tips

Aslihan Sabanci is not only a mom to three kids and former Miss Turkey, but an author and entrepenuer who has written an excellent cookbook and gluten-free guide great for families trying to stick to this special diet. Her book is called Gluten-free Mediterranean Gourmet Cuisine: Invaluable Recommendations for a Healthy Immune System.

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Prom Season is Breaking My Bank Account!

Our house has been crazy (well crazier than it normally is with six children running around) as my two oldest daughters have been busy preparing for their junior/senior proms. For months they have laid awake at night talking about what they would wear and shared their visions of the Cinderella moment that would soon be here.

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Blueberry Banana Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze [Vegan]

When I awoke this morning, the sun was starting to pour through the windows, while a half moon still hung brightly in the sky. It was a beautiful scene. I said a quick prayer, starting with a thank you for the beauty outside my window, and then asking for guidance to be the person I want to be today – to remain calm and stress-free, to live in the moment, to appreciate the gift of life …

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“You Won’t Believe it’s Vegan” Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Got left-over bananas? I dont know about you, but in our house its a regular occurrence. The ripe bananas are great for smoothies and oatmeal, but every once in a while the kids and I like to make something special with them. My kids love mashing the bananas almost as much as they love fighting over licking the bowl eating the banana bread!